June 27, 2014 – Whitehorse, YT – Office of the Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), and Minister for the Arctic Council
Ryan Leef, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, today announced funding that will support the Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism Association (YFNCTA) to showcase the fourth annual Adäka Cultural Festival at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre in Whitehorse, Yukon.
Each year, the festival brings significant economic benefits through tourism and local business activity, as well as providing great networking opportunities for First Nations artists to increase their profile and showcase their talents.
For further information, please contact:
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Ted Laking
819-997-1441
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Erin Macpherson
Communications Advisor
867-667-3849
Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism Association
Charlene Alexander
Executive Director
867-667-7698 Ext. 202
Email: calexander@northwestel.net
Government of Yukon
Elaine Schiman
Cabinet Communications
867-633-7961