Yukon is one of Canada's territories, and has established several territorial symbols.

Official symbols SymbolImageAdoptedRemarks Coat of arms Coat of arms of Yukon 1956 It was approved officially by Queen Elizabeth II Flag Flag of Yukon March 1, 1968 Shield of arms Shield of arms of Yukon 1956 Granted with other elements of the coat of arms Floral Fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) 1957 Tree Subalpine fir(Abies lasiocarpa) 2001 The sap drawn from the blisters on its bark has been used by First Nation people as a traditional medicine for lung ailments. Bird Raven(Corvus corax) 1985 The raven is seen everywhere in Yukon. Raven is called "crow" by Yukon First Nations people. Gemstone Lazulite February 1976 Lazulite is found in the layered sedimentary rock of the Blow River area in Ivvavik National Park. The colour and crystalline qualities of Yukon's lazulite are among the finest in the world. Tartan Woven cloth that is composed of green, dark blue, magenta, yellow and white stripes in varying widths on a light blue background. 1984

Great Seal

Like Nunavut, Yukon does not have an official Great Seal.

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