Yukon Town Council Challenges Oath to King Charles Over Indigenous Concerns

Dawson City's newly elected officials refuse to swear allegiance to the crown, citing historical grievances with Indigenous communities.

Dawson City's mayor and council members have not taken the mandatory Oath of Allegiance to King Charles, halting municipal governance.
The refusal is in solidarity with Councillor Darwyn Lynn of the Tr’ondek Hwech’in First Nation, who is uncomfortable with the crown's colonial history.
The Yukon Municipal Act requires the oath, and failure to comply by December 10 could lead to a byelection.
The territorial government is exploring alternative oaths to address the council's concerns while avoiding a byelection.
This move echoes past instances where Canadian leaders have questioned the necessity of pledging allegiance to the monarch.