Geraldine Van Bibber to advise Yukon Party cabinet

The Yukon Party cabinet has appointed Geraldine Van Bibber, a well-known Yukon elder, as senior community advisor.

In a release, the Party says Van Bibber will serve as a liaison with Yukon communities.

Van Bibbber is a former Yukon Commissioner and is currently chancellor of Yukon College.

Born and raised in Dawson City, Yukon, Van Bibber is of Tetlit Gwich'in and Irish descent. 

Van Bibber starts her new role on Feb. 9.