How is gender equality in Yukon changing?

This site is an interactive resource that provides data on equality in Yukon. It includes statistics, a timeline, and sound stories. For over 30 years, the Government of Yukon Women’s Directorate has provided research, policy advice, funding, and public education with the goal of advancing equality in the Yukon Territory. Part of our work is to provide data to government, women’s groups, and Yukoners to help develop policies and programs that take into account gender differences and effects on Yukon people. About this website »

View equality indicators by Theme

Our statistical indicators are organized into 10 different themes. Choose any to start exploring or take a look at the highlighted indicator:

HIGHLIGHTED INDICATOR: WOMEN IN THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

37%

The November 2016 election saw the highest proportion of women elected to the legislative assembly in Yukon history, with women making up 37% of the legislature. The October 2006 election saw the lowest proportion of women elected to the legislative assembly, with women making up 11% of the legislature.

On a Timeline

There have been many significant events in Yukon women’s history that have affected gender equality. Travel back through the years with our interactive timeline to see where we’ve come from and now, where we’re going.

HIGHLIGHTED EVENT: FIRST-EVER FIRST NATION WOMAN NAMED TO CABINET

NDP MLA Margaret Commodore (formerly Margaret Joe) of B.C.'s Sto:lo Nation named Minister of Health and Human Resources.

NDP MLA Margaret Commodore (formerly Margaret Joe, far right) of B.C.'s Sto:lo Nation named Minister of Health and Human Resources. Photo credit: Government of Yukon

1985 Leadership and Activism

In Stories

Listen to a collection of audio interviews with influential Yukon women and men. These are personal stories of Yukoners sharing their experiences of equality milestones, adding depth and richness to the statistics. The stories emphasize many of the successes, challenges, and changes in Yukon over time and speak to the diversity of voices necessary for a conversation about equality.