Indigenous communities across the country taking measures against Delta variant
The COVID-19 Delta variant is now widespread across the country. Many Indigenous communities are taking…
Sara Connors
Sara Connors is originally from Nova Scotia and has a Journalism degree from the University of King’s College in Halifax. After graduation she worked in South Korea for two years as an English Language teacher and freelance journalist. After she returned home in 2019 she worked behind the scenes at CTV Atlantic in Halifax before joining APTN's Yukon bureau in July 2020.
Kwanlin Dün Tlingit producer’s short film explores woman’s rediscovery of traditional culture
It’s been an exciting past few days for Kwanlin Dün/Tlingit filmmaker Kiri Geen. Last week…
Politicians, bureaucrats say next year’s truth and reconciliation day needs to be handled differently
Elena Matechuk Joss works for the Yukon government and is one of the thousands of…
‘It’s important to mark this day’: Whitehorse march brings out hundreds to mark national day of reconciliation
Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Whitehorse today to reflect on the legacy of residential…
Yukon set to open first supervised consumption site in the north
Facility is in response to the number of people dying from opioid overdoses.
New monument in Whitehorse honours missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls
Statue to represent a place of healing and reflection for families of missing and murdered.
Trudeau makes one last stop in Winnipeg surrounded by First Nation, Métis leaders
COVID-19 making election difficult for people in Alberta and Northwest Territories.
Yukon First Nations asked to stop harvesting Chinook salmon because of low stock
Chinook salmon numbers in Yukon below average for fourth year in row.
Education, addictions top election issues in Yukon
First Nations education and addictions issues are top of mind for two Yukon advocacy organizations…