Order of Yukon | |
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Awarded by the commissioner of Yukon | |
Type | Territorial order |
Eligibility | All current and former residents of the territory who are not elected representatives in government |
Awarded for | Significant contributions to the advancement of Yukon society. |
Status | Currently constituted |
Chancellor | Adeline Webber |
Grades | Member |
Post-nominals | OY |
Statistics | |
First induction | January 1, 2020 |
Total inductees | 20 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order of the Northwest Territories |
Next (lower) | Star of Military Valour |
The Order of Yukon (French: Ordre du Yukon) is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian territory of Yukon. Instituted in 2018, with its first members inducted in 2019, it is the highest honour which can be bestowed by the Government of Yukon. It is intended to honour current and former residents of the territory.