MLA Tracy McPhee with MLA Don Hutton and others at the unveiling of the murals
painted by Tantalus Community School students in Carmacks.
Dear Riverdale South Constituents:
Representing Riverdale South in the Yukon Legislative Assembly is truly an honour and I am very thankful for the opportunity. I want to acknowledge the hard work of Jan Stick and Danny Macdonald during the election campaign. Also, thank you to Jan for her five years of dedication and representation of our riding.
As the cabinet was formed, I was appointed Minister of Education and Minister of Justice – two areas in which I have experience and great passion. The first few months have been spent meeting people and learning the work of both departments, studying budgets, and working on the priorities set by Yukon voters.
As spring starts to melt the Yukon and our Riverdale trails and parks open up, I look forward to seeing you in the neighbourhood. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. Staying connected to Riverdale constituents and issues is crucial and I am always just a call or email away.
Early Highlights of 2017:
- Announced the curriculum re-design, beginning with Kindergarten to Grade 9 in September 2017, which will focus on skill development, hands-on-learning, and include Yukon First Nations ways of knowing and doing.
- Attending a School Council meeting, as soon as possible, at all Yukon schools.
- Continuing work with colleagues to ensure non-discrimination for LGBTQ2 persons in Yukon through legislative amendments to the Vital Statistics Act.
- Joined the Carmacks RCMP and Tantalus Community School in unveiling two beautiful murals painted last year by local students at the Carmacks RCMP detachment.
- Pleased to have opened the 48th Annual Polar Games along with Chief Doris Bill, attended the 2016 Aboriginal Employees Award of Honour Presentation Ceremony and participated in Family Literacy Day event with Mayor Curtis, among many others.
