"We have identified approximately $25 million over five years for the design and construction of this new facility. It is important that we celebrate and protect the rich heritage and culture that shapes the Yukon and this investment will help us do that.”

Yukon Liberal Leader Sandy Silver

“We have a responsibility for the proper care of our important heritage and art collections so that future generations will continue to benefit from their legacy. We are pursuing a combined facility for both the heritage and arts collections which will result in efficiencies and provide safe, adequate storage for our broad range of collections.”

Jeanie McLean, Liberal candidate for Mountainview

Mountainview Liberal candidate Jeanie McLean announced today a re-elected Yukon Liberal government will build a new Arts and Heritage Centre. The Centre is included in the recently tabled 2021-2022 Budget.

Yukon is home to unique world-class archaeological, palaeontological and cultural artifacts that are important to Yukoners and the world at large.

The Liberal party is committed to maintaining, conserving, exhibiting and interpreting the Yukon Permanent Art Collection for the enjoyment of Yukon people.

We have a responsibility for the proper care of our important heritage and art collections so that future generations will continue to benefit from their legacy. We are pursuing a combined facility for both the heritage and arts collections which will result in efficiencies and provide safe, adequate storage for our broad range of collections.

The Liberal platform also includes funding to renovate the Old Territorial Administration Building in Dawson City and a Creative and Cultural Industries Strategy, the first of its kind for Yukon, which will lay out a vision for supporting artists, creatives and those who create cultural and heritage products. 

On April 12, let’s keep going.