Events

Learn about the events the Commissioner of Yukon attends and hosts each year.

Commissioner of Yukon events

Annual events

Each year, the Commissioner attends the following events:

January – Commissioner's New Year's Levee, Family Literacy Day
February – Arctic Inspiration Awards, Yukon Quest, Sourdough Rendezvous
March – Arctic Winter Games (every 2 years), BC/ Yukon Life Saving Ceremony
April – Vancouver Yukoners’ Association Annual Banquet, Yukon Youth Parliament
May – Minister of Justice Community Safety Awards, Journee de la Francophonie Yukonnaise
June –  National Indigenous Peoples Day
July – Canada Day
August – Cadet Graduation, Outstanding Youth Achievement Awards, Commissioner's Picnic
September – Culture Days, United Way Pancake Breakfast, Whitehorse-Lancieux Friendship, Vice-Regal Conference
October – presentation of the first poppy
November – Remembrance Day activities
December – Annual Christmas Open House

Find information about inviting the Commissioner to your event.

Commissioner's New Year's Levee

Commissioner of Yukon New Year's Levee

The Commissioner's New Year's Levee was held on January 3, 2026, in Whitehorse. The event included award presentations and musical performances followed by a catered reception.

Commissioner's Ball

Commissioner's Ball

The Commissioner's Ball is not scheduled for 2026.