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If you have experienced discriminatory treatment in Yukon, an option may be to file a human rights complaint. We encourage contacting us before making a complaint to discuss your situation and the process.
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POPULAR RESOURCES

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    Know Your Rights

    Learn more about human rights in Yukon.

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    Human Rights Complaint Process Guide

    A guide for complainants and respondents to the human rights complaint process.

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    Human Rights Complaint Form

    Complaint form to submit a formal human rights complaint to the Commission.

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    24/7 Online Reporting

    Yukon Human Rights Commission has partnered with Spot to provide an anonymous way to document harassment or discrimination. Submitting a report to the Commission is optional.

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    Complaint Form Guide

    A guide to filling out a human rights complaint form.

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    Yukon Human Rights Act

    The Yukon Human Rights Act creates the Yukon Human Rights Commission and sets out human rights law in the Territory.

LATEST NEWS

Seeking Expression of Interest – Consultant

Seeking Expressions of Interest The Yukon Human Rights Commission (the “Commission”) is seeking a consultant to assist with the development of digital and print materials for a multi-year anti-hate project supported by the Government of Canada. The value of the contract is $28,500 over three project years, from August 3, 2026 – January 16, 2029.…

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Press Release: Decision on Antony v Yukon University

June 4, 2026 – Whitehorse YT – Yukon Human Rights Commission Melissa Antony (“Antony”) filed a complaint with the Yukon Human Rights Commission (the “Commission”) against Yukon University (the “University”) on April 20, 2023. Antony alleged she was discriminated against on the basis of sex and family or marital status, when she was terminated from…

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Human Rights Day: Our Future Free from Racism

The Yukon Human Rights Commission is commemorating International Human Rights Day with an online and in-person learning event addressing systemic discrimination, racism and advocacy. Event Details: Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Yukon Standard Time) Location: Yukonstruct (2180 2nd Ave, Whitehorse) & Online Format: Hybrid (In-person and virtual attendance) Cost:…

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International Human Rights Day 2023

Join the Commission and the Council of Yukon First Nations to celebrate International Human Rights Day 2023! You are invited to join a free, in-person film screening of Alanis Obomsawin’s We Can’t Make the Same Mistake Twice and a conversation with Shadelle Chambers, the Executive Director of the Council of Yukon First Nations. This event…

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Black History Month 2023

Join the Commission to celebrate Black History Month in Canada! You are invited to join a virtual movie screening of The Road Taken followed by a Q&A with the director of the film, Selwyn Jacob, on February 22nd at 5:00 to 7:00 pm MST. The Road Taken is a nostalgic ride through the 1900s about…

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Policing in Canada: A Panel Discussion

On June 15th, 2021, Queer Yukon Society and the Yukon Human Rights Commission collaborated to host a webinar discussing policing in Canada. Panellists Chief Doris Bill (she/her), Duane Gastant’ Aucoin (he/him), and Rachel Bromburg (she/her) discuss the following questions, followed by a public Q&A. 1. What, from your perspective, are the primary issues with the…

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