WHITEHORSE, YUKON--(Marketwired - April 26, 2016) - Yukon Premier Darrell Pasloski, Northwest Territories Premier Robert R. McLeod and Nunavut Premier Peter Taptuna will meet in Dawson and Old Crow April 28 and 29 for the Northern Premiers' Forum.
Media are invited to attend the following events.
| When: | Thursday, April 28 |
| 1 p.m. PDT | |
| What: | Northern premiers will be introduced to the legislature. |
| Where: | Yukon Legislative Assembly |
| 2071 Second Avenue | |
| Whitehorse | |
| When: | Thursday, April 28 |
| 5 p.m. PDT | |
| What: | Photo opportunity with the three premiers followed by a media availability with Premier Pasloski, chair of the Northern Premiers' Forum. |
| Where: | Riverside picnic structure |
| Front Street at Princess Street | |
| Dawson | |
| When: | Thursday, April 28 |
| 8 p.m. PDT | |
| What: | Premier Pasloski will speak at the Yukon School of Visual Arts year-end exhibition and reception. Photo opportunities will be available. (Note: reception starts at 7:30 p.m.) |
| Where: | SOVA Gallery |
| Corner of Third Avenue and Queen Street | |
| Dawson | |
| When: | Friday, April 29 |
| 12 p.m. PDT | |
| What: | Media are invited to attend a community lunch. |
| Where: | John Tizya Centre |
| Old Crow | |
| When: | Friday, April 29 |
| 3 p.m. PDT | |
| What: | News conference with the northern premiers. Premiers will make a joint science-related announcement and discuss outcomes of their meeting. |
| Where: | Chief Zzeh Gittlit School foyer |
| Old Crow | |
| Call-in: | 1-866-428-1156 |
| Passcode: 876352 | |
| When: | Friday, April 29 |
| 3:30 p.m. PDT | |
| What: | Media are invited to attend a community event. |
| Where: | John Tizya Centre |
| Old Crow |
Contact Information:
Government of Yukon
Dan Macdonald
Cabinet Communications
867-393-6470
dan.macdonald@gov.yk.ca
Government of Yukon
Kate Durand
Communications, Executive Council Office
867-667-8968
kate.durand@gov.yk.ca
Government of the Northwest Territories
Andrew Livingstone
Department of the Executive
867-767-9140 ext. 11091
Andrew_Livingstone@gov.nt.ca
Government of Nunavut
Yasmina Pepa
Premier's office
867-975-5059
ypepa@gov.nu.ca
Dan Macdonald
Cabinet Communications
867-393-6470
dan.macdonald@gov.yk.ca
Government of Yukon
Kate Durand
Communications, Executive Council Office
867-667-8968
kate.durand@gov.yk.ca
Government of the Northwest Territories
Andrew Livingstone
Department of the Executive
867-767-9140 ext. 11091
Andrew_Livingstone@gov.nt.ca
Government of Nunavut
Yasmina Pepa
Premier's office
867-975-5059
ypepa@gov.nu.ca