The Yukon Lottery Commission, through a Partnership Memorandum of Understanding, shares revenue with the Government of Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture (Cultural Services Branch) and the Department of Community Services (Sport and Recreation Branch).
Lottery Revenue for the Arts
Lottery revenues to the Yukon Government for the arts are provided for under the Public Lottery Regulations and the Arts Act. Programs are administered by the Department of Tourism and Culture with the Yukon Arts Advisory Council making recommendations on funding applications to the Minister of Tourism and Culture. Lottery revenue is used to support the Arts Operating Fund and the Advanced Artist Award.
Lottery Revenue for Sport and Recreation
Lottery revenues to the Yukon Government for sport and recreation are provided for under the Public Lottery Regulations and the Recreation Act. Programs are administered by the Department of Community Services, Sport and Recreation Branch. The Yukon Recreation Advisory Committee makes recommendations on funding applications to the Minister of Community Services. Lottery revenues contribute to funding programs for sport governing bodies, recreation groups, high performance athletes and officials, and Sport Yukon.
The Yukon Lottery Commission’s legislated mandate provides for programming focused on arts, sport and recreation.
These funding programs are intended to:
- increasing access and participation of all Yukon people in arts, sport and recreation activities;
- supporting individuals in developing their skills/abilities in arts, sport and/or recreation;
- enhancing community arts, sport and recreation infrastructure; and
- increasing organizational and community capacity in arts, sport and recreation.
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