Yukon Salmon Sub-Committee

The Yukon Salmon Committee is committed to improving communication between itself, other agencies, First Nations and the public. The YSC also endeavours to raise public awareness of its activities and to promote public education on issues of concern. Some initiatives the YSC has undertaken in these areas include: hosting a presentation on salmon gene banking; creating and distributing a quarterly newsletter to better inform government, First Nations, stakeholders and the public, of YSC activities and initiatives; reviewing and making improvements to the way the YSC consults with the public; developing and implementing YSC "Responsible Fishing for Youth Contest" to promote awareness in Yukon school children of the importance of protecting Yukon salmon; Participating in the Lions Trade Show; Hosting a series of Public Meetings; Providing regular Yukon River Chinook and Chum Salmon updates, outlining run strength, timing etc., to a wide range of stakeholders; Participating in workshops and conferences; Providing regular updates at CYFN and individual First Nations Assemblies, as well as a written offer to all Yukon First Nations for YSC participation in General Assemblies; Meeting with other Boards, Committees, Renewable Resources Councils, NGOs and other organizations etc.