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Links to Organizations within the Yukon
PROFESSIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS
Yukon Chamber of Mines3151 B 3rd Ave., Whitehorse,
Yukon Y1A 1G1
Phone: (867) 667-2090 Fax: (867) 668-7127
Email:
info@ycmines.ca
Website:
www.ycmines.ca
The Yukon Chamber of Mines mission is to strive to represent the full spectrum
of exploration and mining activities in the Yukon, to promote responsible and
prosperous exploration and mining industries in the Yukon, to represent the interests
of the mining industry at all levels of government discussion, to increase public
awareness of the benefits of responsible, sustainable development of mineral resources.
Public has access to the non-circulating library however, most information is
contemporary. People should check the Yukon Archives for historic records. Telephone,
fax, or mail to access information held at the Chamber of Mines.
Listing of:
present day mining companies, geological information, old geological reports.
Yukon Medical AssociationMain Floor, 3089 3rd Avenue, Whitehorse,
Yukon Y1A 5B3
Phone-Fax: (867) 633-3294
Email:
yma@yma.yk.ca
Website:
www.yma.yk.ca
The Yukon Medical Association is a voluntary association of Yukon's medical doctors.
The role of the association is to work as advocates for its members, promote the
highest level of professionalism in medical practice, and promote accessible quality
health care for Yukoners
GOVERNMENT SOURCESCity of Whitehorse 2121 2nd Ave., Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1C2
Phone: 867-667-4601
Fax: 867-668-8384
Website:
www.city.whitehorse.yk.ca
Information is available to the public, access to original
documents is available to the public and family members and will be released to
both. A $10.00 charge for property tax searches. Cheques are accepted after the
search has been completed. Information is usually computer generated. Written,
telephone or faxed requests are accepted. Property files search requires a name,
address or legal description. Permission must be obtained from the city clerk.
Listing of: burial permits, cemetery files, property files
City of Whitehorse
- Parks and Recreation2121 2nd Ave., Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1C2
Phone:
867-668-8325 Fax: 867-668-8324
Publication Lost Graves is available for viewing
and can be purchased from the gift shop at MacBride Museum. For Grey Mountain
Cemetery - will supply burial location only (site and section). Staff will give
burial locations. This information is available to the public by photocopies or
handwritten. No charge for viewing or search. Requests are taken verbally or in
writing. Information needed: name of person, including "also known as"
approximate age at time of death, year of death, and in the case of the Pioneer
Cemetery - affiliation with any branch of the Armed Forces.
Listing: limited
records of internments at Pioneer Cemetery. To supplement records, use the Lost
Graves publication. For the Grey Mountain Cemetery - record of all internments
- on request will supply map and details (section and plot number).
Coroners
Service, Department of JusticeBox 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
Phone: 867-667-5317 Fax: 867-667-3609
Website:
www.justice.gov.yk.ca/prog/cjps/crnr/index.html
Chief Coroner
Information is available
to the next of kin, legal representative or those declared " interested parties"
by the Chief Coroner. Search is done by staff at the request of the next of kin
or legal representative. No charge for search. It is preferred that the family
member meet with the Chief Coroner to discuss and examine the contents of the
file. Photocopies of some documents are available on request. The request may
be verbal or written and must contain as much information as possible - specifically
the full legal name, dates of birth, and if possible date and place of death.
-Listing: coroner's files dating from late 1960s to present.
Land Titles
Office, Department of Justice661-2130 2nd Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon
Mailing Address: Land Titles Office, Department of Justice, Box 2703, Whitehorse,
Yukon Y1A 2C6
Website:
www.justice.gov.yk.ca/prog/ls/lto/index.html
The Yukon Land Titles Office has the legal responsibility for
all Yukon land titles information in the Territory. All original land titles and
documents for properties in the Yukon are registered and stored at the Land Titles
Office. Staff will perform title searches on request.
Mining Records
(Central)Room 325, 300 Main Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2B5
Phone:
867-667-3265 Fax: 867-667-3193
Regional Manager of Mineral Rights
The
information is open to the public, but they must do their own searches. The researcher
must have the name, location, date and whether it is a quartz claim or placer
claim. A staff member is there to help, but the office is very busy. There is
no charge for the present service.
Listing: mineral claims
Mining
Recorder Yukon (Federal Government)Room 325, 300 Main Street, Whitehorse,
Yukon Y1A 2B5
Phone: 867-667-3190
At present staff will assist in the
search. In the future public will be able to use the computer. This office is
very busy and you should phone first. No charge for the information.
Listing:
present owners of Yukon claims.
Vital Statistics (Yukon) Box
2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
Phone: 867-667-5207 Fax: 867-393-6386
Email:
Vital.Statistics@gov.yk.ca
Deputy Registrar
Vital Records
Vital records are the best places to look
for dates of events such as births, deaths, marriages, and divorces. In addition,
they often give information such as parents' or children's names, occupation,
place of residence, and age. Genealogy is the science or study of family descent.
Many people are interested in family history research and Vital Statistics records
are an important source of information for the family historian. Yukon Vital Statistics
have very little information on a data base and most searches are done from hard
copy. The Vital Statistics Agency has records of birth, marriage, and death occurring
in Yukon since 1896 (some events occurring during that time were not registered).
These records are available to qualified applicants and the disclosure of this
information is in compliance with the Vital Statistics Act and the Access to Information
and Protection of Privacy Act. Lists are available (must be mailed) of other locations
to find Yukon information. Contact the Vital Statistics office at 867-667-5207.
They currently have complete records since 1924, sporadic birth records since
1898, and a birth record index from 1900 to 1924. The information is given only
to those to whom the information belongs - family members and representatives
of the individual. Call to discuss exactly what is available. Confidentiality
laws govern release of information. The public does not have access to the files
and the search is done by a staff member. At present, certificates cost $10.00
and searches are $1.00/year up to $20.00. Visa, Mastercard, cheque or money order
payable to Government of Yukon are accepted. Information is given in the form
of a certificate or genealogy letter. A written or faxed request with payment
accompanying (Credit card number and expiry dates on fax or given over the phone).
Listing: births, deaths, marriage registrations, dates are from 1898 to present.
Some vital events were not registered during the early years.
Whitehorse
Public LibraryBox 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
Front Desk: 867-667-5239
Fax 867-393-6333
Toll free (In Yukon): 1-800-661-0408, local 5239
The
Public Access Catalogue located in Whitehorse Public Library includes the holdings
of Whitehorse Public Library and fourteen Yukon community libraries. The Yukon
Archives Library contains unique Yukon and northern related publications in the
general Archives collection and special Coutts collections.
A list of Genealogy
Material is available from the library on request.
ARCHIVES & MUSEUMSYukon
Archives Business Tourism & Culture
Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 2C6
Email:
yukon.archives@gov.yk.ca
Website:
http://www.btc.gov.yk.ca/archives/index.html
The reference and research rooms at the Archives are open to the public from 9:00
am to 5:00 pm Tuesday and Wednesday, Thursday 1:00 to 5:00 pm, Friday 1:00 to
9:00 pm, and 10:00 to 1:00 pm and 2:00 to 6:00 pm on Saturdays. Photocopy, map,
and photograph reproduction services are available. Reference material from other
institutions is available through inter-library loan. Reference assistance is
available through correspondence for those people unable to visit the Archives
in person.
Holdings include:
Listing: government records, education, legislation,
elections, transportation, wildlife, land, historical mining records, estate files
or the public administrator, Federal records, selected files from Royal Canadian
Mounted Police, Yukon Telegraph Service Records, US Army, Northwest Service Command
records relating to Alaska Highway and Canol Pipeline construction, historic photographs,
private manuscripts, corporate records, social organizations, sound recordings,
films, maps and plans, newspapers.
MacBride MuseumBox 4037,
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 3S9
Office hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday.
Telephone for appointment to conduct archival research. The MacBride Museum is
a non-profit organization that relies on grants and volunteers to operate. Check
with the museum concerning reproduction of material from the museum. Forms and
additional prices are available from the museum. Please contact the museum for
additional information.
Listing: archival manuscripts, historic photographs,
sound recordings, newspapers.
Old Log Church MuseumBox 5956,
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5L7
Office hours are 9:00 to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday.
The Old Log Church Museum is a non-profit organization that relies on grants and
volunteers to operate. Telephone for appointment to conduct archival research.
Listing: historic photographs of pioneer missionaries, Anglican Church history,
Archival manuscripts, personal papers or pioneer workers, Rev. Stringer papers.
Dawson
City MuseumBox 303, Dawson City, Yukon Y0B 1G0
Email:
dcmuseum@yknet.yk.ca
The Dawson City Museum is open every day, beginning Victoria Day Weekend to the
Saturday after Labour Day, 10 am to 6 pm. Telephone for an appointment during
winter hours - September to May. Information is available to the public but access
to original documents is controlled and by appointment only. The Dawson City Museum
& Historical Society is a non-profit organization that relies on grants and
volunteers to operate. For this reason, particularly during the winter months,
it can sometimes take several weeks to respond to your research request - but
they will reply. Check with the museum concerning reproduction of material from
the museum. The museum staff will perform research requests if you are unable
to visit in person. Research fees are $15.00/hour, the first half hour is free,
photocopies are .25 each. Forms and additional prices are available from the museum.
Please enquire by email -written requests are preferred.
Listing: archival
manuscripts, diaries, correspondence, business ledgers and records, Sound recordings,
Biographical research files, Postal records, funeral records, church records,
NWMP records, Yukon Order of Pioneers membership lists, Gazetteers, Historic photographs,
Historic Mining Records, placer claims, quartz claims, leases, newspapers, research
publications.
Dawson Historic Complex - Parks CanadaBox 390,
Dawson City, Yukon Y0B 1G0
Staff library has periodicals, publications, newspapers,
photo collections. Library is open to the public, but is non-circulating. Some
research assistance is available.
Hours of operation 8:00am to 4:30 pm. Please
telephone for appointment during winter hours.
Listing: historic photographs,
gazetteers, research and studies on historic sites developed by Parks.
YUKON
NEWSPAPERSKlondike Sun Newspaper Bag 6040, Dawson City, Yukon
Y0B 1G0
Phone: 867-993-6318 Fax: 867-993-6625
Information is available
to the public. A staff member is available for assistance but the public may come
in and use the computer. Older Dawson newspapers can be researched at the Dawson
Museum. No charge for a small search - charge for an extensive search is negotiable.
Listing: newspapers, photographs, community events, news, deaths/births from 1989
to present.
Whitehorse Star2149 2nd Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 1C5
Fax: 867-668-7130
Email:
star@whitehorsestar.com
Website:
www.whitehorsestar.com
Listing: newspapers, photographs, community events, news, deaths/births.
Yukon
News211 Wood Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2E4
Phone: 867-667-6285
Fax: (867) 668-3755
Listing: newspapers, photographs, community events, news,
deaths/births.
YUKON ECCLESIASTICAL ORGANIZATIONSChrist Church
Cathedral (Anglican)Box 4489, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 3P1
Phone: 867-668-5530
Office staff available Monday - Thursday 9:00-12:00
Information is available
to the public; staff members will do search and information is generally released
to family members or those with legitimate reasons. Normally the search is a courtesy
service, however if the search is time consuming, a small fee is required. ($5.00
subject to change). Information is usually photocopied unless otherwise requested.
Written or personal contact - dates, place, names are needed. If information is
in the archives, a letter from the Diocese is needed and can be issued on request.
Listing: baptismal, marriage, death records form August 1966 to present. (For
older records see Diocese of Yukon (Anglican).)
Diocese of Yukon (Anglican
Church of Canada)Box 4247, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 3T3
Phone: 867-667-7746
Fax: 867-667-5125
Information is available to families, or their representatives,
staff will assist with searches. If the search in the Synod Office is unsuccessful,
written permission may be granted for the research to be done by the person requesting
the information, thus allowing them to view the files specifically requested.
Donation of $5.00 to cover mailing costs and some of the time, as well as any
forms required. Photocopies available, and typed certificates, all must be sealed
with the official Diocesan seal. Written, faxed or telephone requests are accepted.
Information that is needed for each request - name, parents' names if possible,
approximate date of birth if known, area records will likely be found. Records
are kept in archives and a written letter of permission must be presented to the
Archives staff for them to allow access.
Listing: Parish registers (baptisms,
marriages, confirmations, burials etc.) For records after 1966, see Christ Church
Cathedral. Cemetery records.
Catholic Episcopal Corporation of Whitehorse
(Catholic Church Diocese of Whitehorse)406 Steele Street, Whitehorse,
Yukon Y1A 2C8
Phone: 867-668-3826 Fax: 867-667-4713
Information is available
only to parties involved, family members or government agents. Searches done by
staff. Baptismal records and possibly funeral records might also be obtained from
the particular parishes where the events occurred. There is a $5.00 charge for
each certificate (computer generated). Longer searches are assessed on an individual
basis. Written, faxed, or telephone requests are accepted. Full names, parents'
names, accurate dates, place of baptism is needed to conduct the search.
Listing:
baptismal certificates for Yukon and northern BC. The records kept here are older
records. See Sacred Heart Cathedral (in Whitehorse) for more recent church records;
funeral records, church records.
Sacred Heart Cathedral (Catholic)
406 Steele Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C8
Phone: 867-667-2437 Fax: 867-667-7529
Information available to person or family member, staff does the research. No
charge. Information is released as extracts, photocopies or computer generated,
certificates (baptism). All methods of research requests are accepted. Provide
as much information as possible - full name, parent's names, mother's maiden name,
birthdate, birthplace.
Listing: baptisms, weddings, burial information 1902
to present. See Catholic Episcopal Corporation of Whitehorse (Church archives).
Salvation
Army4169 4th Ave., Box 5670, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 3V7
Phone: 867-668-2327
Fax: 867-668-5763
The Salvation Army offers a family tracing service for Canada
at no cost. Contact the local office or call: The Salvation Army in Toronto at
416-425-2111 and ask for the family tracing coordinator or write to:
The Salvation
Army
2 Overlea Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M4H 1P4
Phone: 416-481-4441
Fax: 416-481-6096
or write to:
George Scott Railton, Heritage Centre,
2130 Bayview Ave., Toronto, Ontario M4N 3K6
Whitehorse Family History
Centre5 Gibbons Place, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5L4
Phone: 867-668-7961
Fax: 867-667-7423 (Director at home)
Hours of service are Tuesday, Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Thursdays 10:00 - 1:00, Friday, Saturdays 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Most of the information is available to the public and can be viewed in Whitehorse,
however, it may take 2 weeks to arrive. Searches are assisted if requested, but
most patrons are helped to do their own research. Some information is restricted.
If it can be obtained, anyone can view as permitted by copyright laws. There is
no charge to use the center, but a charge is necessary when ordering microforms.
The cost covers rental, postage and exchange. Cheques are accepted and payment
is due at time of ordering. Copies of microfilm, microfiche, computer printout,
photocopy and photo duplication of microfilm or fiche will also have associated
charges.
Listing: International Genealogical Index, which includes about 260,000,000
names of individuals who have died. Also have other records, but not many relate
to the Yukon. Have access to resources at the Main Library in Salt Lake City and
can order in for patrons. Microfilms and microfiche generally take about 10-14
days. Main Salt Lake City Library contains biographies, census, gazetteers, maps,
Jewish history, Native history, newspapers, societies. For a complete list contact
the Whitehorse Family History Centre. See below for address of Family History
Library Church of Jesus Christ.
Family History Library of the Church
of Jesus Christ 35 E. North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah USA 84150 Canada
and US enquiries
Senior reference consultant: Patricia N Hardesty
Phone:
800-346-6044, extension 3478
Yukon Social OrganizationsGenerally
these organizations may have membership lists or members may remember or know
the person you are researching. Responses may take longer as they do not have
staff members.
Elks Lodge No. 306 401 Hawkins Street, Whitehorse,
Yukon Y1A
L'Association des Franco-Yukonnaise 302 Strickland
Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A
Phone: 867-668-2663 Fax: 867-668-351
Office
hours Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Cafes-Rencontres Tous Les Vendredis 5:00-10:00
pm
Coffee Houses every Friday 5:00 pm-10:00 pm
Golden Age Society
Sport Yukon Building, 4061A 4th Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A
Provides a
social centre for seniors; offers a variety of activities including cards, pool,
films, drop-in crochet. Membership meeting the last Friday of each month at the
Golden Age Drop-In Centre
Yukon Genealogy Society Email:
tpoirier@klondiker.comRotary
ClubIODERoyal Canadian Legion No. 254306
Alexander Street, Whitehorse, Yukon
Yukon Order of PioneersBox
131, Dawson City, Yukon Y0B 1G0 and
Box 4515, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2R8
Phone: 667-7462
Yukon Historical & Museums Association3126 3rd
Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1E7
Email:
yhma@yknet.yk.ca
Phone: 867-667-4704
Services provided: Conferences on historical and cultural
themes; historical maps and publications available; Reference Library (Historical);
Walking Tour Book.
Masonic LodgeLoyal Order of the MooseOddfellowsSkookum
Jim Friendship Centre Whitehorse, Yukon
Phone: 867-633-7685
Services
provided: Offer a variety of activities/services including coffee houses, activity
nights, women's groups, youth groups, elders luncheons and drop-in centre. AIDS
information. Counsellor available.
Yukon First Nations
The type
of information from the First Nations is available only to individual and family
members. Each First Nation should be contacted and they will determine what information
will be released.
Listing: land claims enrollment, baptisms, birth notices,
genealogy family trees, maps.
Council for Yukon First Nations
11 Nisutlin Drive, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 3S4
Northern Yukon Vuntut
Gwitch'in Heritage Officer
Box 94, Old Crow, Yukon Y0B 1N0
Central
Yukon
Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in First Nation
Heritage Officer
Box 599, Dawson City, Yukon Y0B 1G0
Nacho'Nyak Dun First Nation
Heritage Office
Box 220, Mayo, Yukon Y0B 1M0
Selkirk First Nation
Heritage Officer
Box 40, Pelly Crossing, Yukon Y0B 1P0
Ross River
Dena Council Heritage Officer
General Delivery, Ross River, Yukon Y0B
1S0
Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation Heritage Officer
Box 135, Carmacks, Yukon Y0B 1C0
Western Yukon White River First
Nation
General Delivery, Beaver Creek, Yukon Y0B 1A0
Kluane First
Nation Lands Office
Box 20, Burwash Landing, Yukon Y0B 1A0
Champagne
Aishihik First Nations Heritage Officer
Box 5309, Haines Junction,
Yukon Y0B 1L0
Southern Yukon Kwanlin Dun First Nation
Heritage Officer
35 MacIntyre, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5A5
Ta'an Kwach'an
Council 117 Industrial Rd., Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2T8
Carcross/Tagish
First Nation Box 130, Carcross, Yukon Y0B 1B0
Teslin Tlingit
Council Heritage Officer
Box 133, Teslin, Yukon Y0B 1B0
Liard
First Nation Box 328, Watson Lake, Yukon Y0B 1C0