Becoming a Yukoner

There is an order of operations to becoming a Yukoner. For me, the first step was my driver's license. I handed in my fancy, high-tech Ontario driver's license and got me a Yukon one. It's about the equivalent to my high school student card - two pieces of paper, a little photo and my signature all laminated together. Fun! Oh, and $50 for 5 years.

Then, I got my fishing license. This was a breeze and I think $15.

Next to final, our health cards. For this one, you have to be in the Yukon for just over 2 months - the first day of the third month you're in the territory to be precise. It requires some level of proof who you are and when you arrived, and is free (unless its lost then I think it's about $5). After filling out the paperwork, an envelope arrives and after a few simple steps.....

1. Open the envelope. 2. Remove contents. 3.

Place sticker on blank health card. 4. Sign health card. 5. Put health card in plastic sleeve. Ta da! An easy 5 steps closer to being a Yukoner.