Andrew G. Smith is a trusted advisor and communicator in the Yukon government. He began his EP journey as a policy advisor for the government’s role in environmental assessment, and helped redefine the governance relationships between Yukon, First Nations and Canada following challenging legislative amendments in 2015 and 2017.
He has since moved on to positions in the intergovernmental relations unit and is responsible for managing Yukon’s relations with the USA, the Arctic and internationally. In 2021, Andrew received the highest award in Yukon’s public service for ending seasonal time change. Andrew lives in Whitehorse.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we recognize all Nations who live, work and play on this land and honour and celebrate this territory.
