About AYC

Association of Yukon Communities

The Association was founded in March of 1974 under the name of the Association of Yukon Municipalities (AYM) by Mayors Colin Mayes of Dawson City, Rennie Mitchell of the Town of Faro and Paul Lucier of the City of Whitehorse. On May 28, 1975 the Association was incorporated under the name of the Association of Yukon Communities (AYC). The incorporation of the Association allowed for better representation of the Local Improvement Districts, now known as Local Advisory Councils.

Who we are

The purpose of the Association is to further the establishment of responsible government at the community level and to provide a united approach to community ambitions. AYC assists communities in their endeavour to achieve and sustain strong and effective local government, thereby improving the quality of life for all of the people of the Territory.

The Association is made up of an Executive of a President, Past President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President and Board of Directors made up of representatives from all members and two staff.

AYC holds a membership and voting rights with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities where it has the ability to take local issues to a national level.

Purpose

Why we exist
and what drives us
  • Further the establishment of responsible government at the community level
  • Provide a united approach to community ambitions
  • Advance the ambitions and goals of its member communities in Yukon by developing a shared common vision of the future
  • Effectively serve as the spokesperson and represent members in matters affecting them or the welfare of their communities
  • Provide programs and services of common interest to the members
  • Provide a voice to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Who we are

Incorporation

  • Dawson City – January 9, 1902
  • Whitehorse – June 1, 1950
  • Watson Lake – April 1, 1984
  • Mayo – June 1, 1984
  • Carmacks – November 1, 1984
  • Teslin – August 1, 1984
  • Haines Junction – October 1, 1984
  • Faro – June 13, 1969

Past Presidents

  • 1974 Mayor Paul Lucier (Whitehorse)
  • 1975-76 Mayor C.L. (Rennie) Mitchell (Faro)
  • 1977 Mayor Ione Christensen (Whitehorse)
  • 1978-79 Trustee Ronald Ronaghan (Mayo)
  • 1980-81 Alderman Jon Pierce (Whitehorse)
  • 1982-84 Mayor Murray Hampton (Faro)
  • 1985 Councillor Truska Gorrell (Whitehorse)
  • 1986 Councillor Marilyn King (Whitehorse)
  • 1987 Councillor Art Deer (Whitehorse)
  • 1988 Mayor Don Branigan (Whitehorse)
  • 1989 Mayor Barrie Ravenhill (Watson Lake)
  • 1990-91 Councillor Art Deer (Whitehorse)
  • 1992-94 Councillor Kathy Watson (Whitehorse)
  • 1995-97 Mayor Kathy Watson (Whitehorse)
  • 1998-99 Councillor Barb Harris (Whitehorse)
  • 2000-04 Mayor Glen Everitt (Dawson City)
  • 2004-08 Councillor Doug Graham (Whitehorse)
  • 2008 Mayor Michelle Vainio (Faro)
  • 2008-2012 Mayor Bev Buckway (Whitehorse)
  • 2012-2014 Mayor Elaine Wyatt (Carmacks)
  • 2014-2016 Mayor Wayne Potoroka (Dawson)
  • 2016-2018 Councillor Diana Rogerson (Faro)
  • 2018-2020 Councillor Tara Wheeler (Carmacks)
  • 2022 – Present Mayor Gord Curran (Teslin)
  • 2021-2024 Councillor Ted Laking