Yukon First Nations Cancer Strategy launches after years of work – CBC

Mar 25, 2026

Strategy will be a roadmap for services in coming years

After eight years of work, the Yukon First Nations Cancer Strategy is officially live.

The strategy will be used as a roadmap to develop services, in hopes it can increase awareness and screening in the territory, particularly amongst First Nations people.

In a news release, the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) Grand Chief Math’ieya Alatini said the launch of the strategy on March 20 is an important step forward for advancing cancer care.

Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/yukon-first-nations-cancer-strategy-launches-territory-9.7140924

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