The Order of Yukon (Ordre du Yukon in French), instituted on 1 January 2020, is a civilian honor for merit in the Canadian territory of Yukon. It is the highest honor which can be bestowed by the Government of Yukon. 

The Order is intended to honor current and former residents of the territory for significant contributions to the advancement of Yukon society. The Order of Yukon was first proposed in 2016, following public consultation and created by the passage of the Order of Yukon Act in 2018. 

Inductees are entitled to use the postnominal letters OY.

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