Yolanda Burkhard (née Giacometto; October 27, 1930 – March 31, 1998) was a Canadian politician who served as mayor of Dawson City, Yukon from 1976 to 1978.
[2] Born in Switzerland,[1] she was raised there until the death of her father, and then travelled to Dawson City with her mother on what was initially planned as a visit to a family friend.
[1] She subsequently worked as a bookkeeper for the local museum,[3] and successfully challenged Mayes in the 1976 municipal election.
[1] In 1977, she took a trip to Bendigo, Victoria, Dawson City's twin town in Australia, to attend the Australian National Gold-Panning Championship.
[1] Following her death, MLA Peter Jenkins gave a tribute speech in the Legislative Assembly of Yukon on April 2.