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Nurses Week
May 11 - 17, 2026
The Power of Nurses to Transform Health
Celebrating National Nursing Week in the Yukon
The Yukon Nurses Alliance (YNA) is proud to join the Canadian Nurses Association in celebrating National Nursing Week. This year’s theme, “The Power of Nurses to Transform Health,” resonates deeply. This theme highlights the profound impact Yukon nurses have in shaping our healthcare landscape, driving innovation, and advocating for patient-centred care in every community. We are currently witnessing a transformative era for nursing in the Yukon. The formation of a new nursing advocacy organization, the changing landscape of Yukon health systems, expansion of Nurse Practitioner service delivery and the rise of innovating nurse-led initiatives, such as Interconnect Health and Wellness, the Whitehorse Travel Clinic and the Youth Outreach Clinic, are prime examples of how Yukon nurses are not just participants in healthcare, but the architects of its future.
This week, we extend our deepest gratitude to our Licensed Practical Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses, and Nursing Students. Your expertise saves lives, your advocacy and innovation change systems, and your commitment to evidence-based practice forms the foundation of the Yukon health system. We celebrate your dedication this week, and we value your vital contributions every single day.
How to Celebrate
We invite you to engage, learn, and celebrate the nursing profession through these upcoming opportunities:
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CNA Events: Participate in a variety of online webinars and professional development sessions hosted by the Canadian Nurses Association throughout Nursing Week.
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Local Recognition: Take a moment to thank a colleague or mentor who embodies the transformative power of nursing.
Happy National Nursing Week to all Yukon nurses!
Mission
Vision
Values
Principles
To strengthen nursing and healthcare in Yukon through advocacy, education, and connection—promoting excellence, influence, and professional profile.
A united and empowered nursing profession, leading
positive change in healthcare.
Representative: We represent all nursing professionals and embrace diversity, inclusion, and the full range of nursing roles and experiences.
Collaborative: We believe progress happens through partnership—working across professions, organizations, and communities with openness, respect and shared purpose.
Receptive: We communicate clearly and invite diverse perspectives, ensuring nurses and partners feel heard, respected, and valued.
Trustworthy: We act with honesty, consistency, and transparency, guided by integrity and focused on strengthening nursing and health rather than politics or personal interests.
Member-focused: We exist to serve our members, ensuring our programs and services respond to their evolving needs and priorities.
System orientated: Our work supports equitable, high-quality care and stronger, healthier communities across the Yukon.
Steward Resources Responsibly: Allocate time and funds where they have the most impact for
members and long-term organizational health
Build for the Future: Develop leadership and organizational capacity to ensure continuity.
Be Accountable: Be transparent in our decisions, open to feedback, and responsible for the
outcomes of our actions.
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