Seniors Canada On-line
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Canada's Trusted Information Source for Seniors, Caregivers, Families and Service Providers.
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A to Z Index
The A to Z Index presents a list of sites that relate to a specific subject. For example, if you were looking for anything to do with 'injuries' you would click on the letter 'I', then click on the subject 'injuries'. This would give you a list of all sites that have been assigned the subject 'injuries'.
"Environment"
Yukon Territory
Bear Safety
Traveling in the Yukon wilderness involves certain risks, including the possibility of a bear attack. Although the actual danger from bears may be small, it is real. The best defence is a cool head armed with good knowledge of bear ecology and behaviour.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Environment.
First Nations Hunting & Fishing
This document explains the right of First Nation people to hunt and fish primarily for food and the responsibilities that go along with it.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Environment.
Fishing Information and Regulations Highlights
This Web page outlines Yukon information on fishing and fishing regulations.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Environment.
Fishing Regulations Summary
This Web page outlines regulations applicable to fishing in the Yukon territory.
Source : Government of Yukon
Guide to Yukon Government Campgrounds
Welcome to the Yukon government campground system. We hope you'll enjoy our cozy campsites and spectacular mountain scenery.
Source : Government of Yukon
Home Ownership Programs
The Home Ownership Programs offered by YHC:
bridge market gaps in the availability of home ownership financing for Yukon residents; and/or
encourage the construction or conversion of housing that is more environmentally or people friendly than conventional housing.
Source : Government of Yukon. Yukon Housing Corporation.
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free: 1 800 661-0408 ext. 5759
- Whitehorse: 1 867 667-5759
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Hunting Information and Regulations Highlights
This Web site highlights information on hunting regulations and how to obtain a hunting license in the Yukon Territory.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Environment.
Into the Yukon Wilderness (PDF Format)
What you need to know about travelling safely and gently through the Yukon Wilderness.
Source : Government of Yukon
Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace is an international program promoting the responsible use of wild lands. LNT aims to educate people about the impacts of recreational activity and ways to minimize or prevent them.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Environment.
The Recycling Club
When you join the Recycling Club you help your community recycling depot, you help keep your community litter-free and earn some great prizes!
The Club is sponsored by Yukon Environment, the Recycling Fund and participating businesses.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Environment.
Trapper Education
This Web page encourages education and development of ethics for hunters and trappers in the Yukon Territory.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Environment.
Trapping Information and Regulations Highlights
This Web page highlights information on trapping in the Yukon territory: Trapping regulations, Trapping licenses, Trapping education, and Trapping concessions of land.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Environment.
Trapping Regulations Summary (PDF Format)
This Web page summarizes trapping regulations in the Yukon territory.
Source : Government of Yukon
Turn in Poachers and Polluters
The TURN-IN-POACHERS/POLLUTERS program provides Yukoners and Yukon communities with the opportunity to report suspected resource violations to the Conservation, Protection & Public Education Branch.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Environment.
Yukon Fishing
This Web page gives all the information you will need for fishing in the Yukon.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Tourism and Culture. Department of Environment.
Yukon Parks and Protected Areas
This page provides a brief overview of the parks and protected areas of the Yukon.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Environment.
Yukon's Wildlife Viewing Guide (PDF Format)
This Guide gives information about what kinds of wildlife live in the Yukon and in which areas to find them.
Source : Government of Yukon.
Canada
Aboriginal Canada Portal: Elders - Traditional Knowledge
The users will find in this subsection various links pertaining to traditional knowledge preached by elders on topics such as ritual/tribal customs, environment, family and education in which elders are the primary source of knowledge.
Source : Aboriginal Canada Portal
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-888-399-0111
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Contact Name :
E-mail: ACP@inac.gc.ca
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Opening Hours :
Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
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Active living
Active Independent Aging is a guide designed to promote the health and independence of older adults and veterans through falls prevention, active living and activity-friendly environments.
Source : Active Independent Aging
The Auto$mart Guide
The Auto$mart Guide provides helpful energy-efficiency tips on how to buy, drive and maintain you vehicule, save fuel and money, and help the environment.
Contact Information :
- Tool-Free Telephone: 1-800-622-6232
- TTY Service: 1-800-926-9105
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BC HealthFiles
The BC HealthFiles are a series of over 150 one-page, easy-to-understand fact sheets about a wide range of public and environmental health and safety issues.
Source : Government of British Columbia. BC Health Files.
Biennial Report 2005-2007 - Institute of Aging
The report is divided according to the following priorities: Outstanding Research, Outstanding Researchers in Innovative Environments, Translating Heatlh Reserach into Practice, Effective Partnerships and Public Engagement, and Organization Excellence.
Source : Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Bruno and Alice: A love story in twelve parts about seniors and safety
This series of twelve illustrated stories follows the whimsical romance of two active seniors who, through lack of prevention, end up in awkward situations and almost miss their rendez-vous with love. The stories offer insight into some of the personal preventive measures seniors can take to make their environment safer and prevent injuries.
Source : Public Health Agency, Division of Aging and Seniors
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-622-6232
- TTY Service: 1-800-926-9105
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Canada's Performance 2003
Canada's Performance 2003 presents data on 20 societal indicators that reflect a balance of social, economic, and environmental interests.
Source : Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Canadian Lung Association
The Canadian Lung Association is the umbrella group for the ten provincial Lung Associations. The Lung Association is non-profit and volunteer-based. The Association's chief purpose is to combat both disease and environmental threats to the lungs. Primary work involves research, education and the promotion of healthy living.
Source : Canadian Lung Association
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