Tourism and Culture Minister Elaine Taylor greets torchbearer Ramesh Ferris at the Olympic Torch Relay celebration in Whtiehorse.

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Yukon in Ottawa

February 2009

Premier Dennis Fentie lead a delegation of Yukon ministers to Ottawa for meetings with federal counterparts in February 2009. In addition to meetins with Prime Minister Stephen Harper and other federal counterparts, Yukon hosted a breakfast for the Public Policy Forum of Canada and a reception in Ottawa.

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Yukon artists and performers at Winterlude 2009

February 2009

Yukon artists and performers were at Winterlude 2009, showcasing our culture to a national audience.

The Yukon delegation included Sundog Carvers, breakdancers Groundwork Sessions, First People's Performances and the Yukon snow carving team.