WHITEHORSE, Aug. 21, 2019 /CNW/ - Media are invited to attend, or call in, to the signing ceremony and celebration for approval of the Peel Watershed Regional Land Use Plan, a 67,431 square kilometre area in Northeastern Yukon.
The event will include a water ceremony and speakers from Government of Yukon, First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun, Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in, Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation and the Gwich'in Tribal Council.
A media availability will follow.
In-Person details:
When: |
Thursday, August 22, 2019 |
3:30 to 5 p.m PDT, ceremony and speakers |
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5:15 to 5:35 PM p.m PDT, media interviews |
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6 to 9:30 p.m PDT, community dinner and celebration |
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Contact [email protected] if joining for dinner |
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Where: |
Riverfront location for the signing ceremony |
Community hall for the celebration |
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Mayo, Yukon |
Call-in/Livestream details:
The ceremony and media questions can both be accessed by call-in.
Call in: |
604-681-8564 Vancouver |
403-532-5601 Calgary or International |
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780-429-5820 Edmonton |
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416-623-0333 Toronto |
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613-212-0171 Ottawa |
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514-687-4017 Montreal |
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Toll Free Dial-In Number: |
1-855-353-9183 from Canada and USA |
Participant Passcode: |
20798# |
The ceremony will also be livestreamed at: https://www.facebook.com/events/562894847577238/
SOURCE Yukon Government
For further information: Matthew Cameron, Cabinet Communications, 867-332-0615, [email protected]; Jesse Devost, Communications, 867-667-5307, [email protected]
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