Darius Elias

Darius Elias represented the rural Yukon electoral district of Vuntut Gwitchin in the Yukon Legislative Assembly from 2006 to 2016. He was a member of both the Yukon Liberal Party and the Yukon Party.

Elias was known for his strong advocacy for the environment and the protection of the Porcupine Caribou Herd. 
He served as the Official Opposition caucus chair, as well as Liberal critic for the Environment, Tourism and Culture, and the Women's Directorate portfolios.

Elias was re-elected in the 2011 election but resigned from the party caucus to sit as an Independent MLA. 
He later crossed the floor to join the caucus of the governing Yukon Party.

Elias was appointed Government House Leader and Caucus Chair of the Yukon Party caucus in 2015.
He resigned from the position of Deputy Chief of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation on June 12, 2020.

Darius Elias had served on several standing committees, including Standing Committee on Rules  Elections and Privileges during the 32nd and 33rd Legislative Assembly, the Standing Committee on Public Accounts  during the 33rd Legislative Assembly, Standing Committee on Statutory Instruments during the 32nd Legislative Assembly. During the 32^nd Legislative Assembly he served on the Select Committee on Anti-smoking Legislation  and the Select Committee on the Landlord and Tenant act.  During the 33rd Legislative Assembly, Darius served on the  Special Committee Regarding the Risks and Benefits of Hydraulic Fracturing, 

 Darius Elias passed away on February 17, 2021, at the age of 48.

Darius Elias represented the rural Yukon electoral district of Vuntut Gwitchin in the Yukon Legislative Assembly from 2006 to 2016. He was a member of both the Yukon Liberal Party and the Yukon Party.

Elias was known for his strong advocacy for the environment and the protection of the Porcupine Caribou Herd. 
He served as the Official Opposition caucus chair, as well as Liberal critic for the Environment, Tourism and Culture, and the Women's Directorate portfolios.

Elias was re-elected in the 2011 election but resigned from the party caucus to sit as an Independent MLA. 
He later crossed the floor to join the caucus of the governing Yukon Party.

Elias was appointed Government House Leader and Caucus Chair of the Yukon Party caucus in 2015.
He resigned from the position of Deputy Chief of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation on June 12, 2020.

Darius Elias had served on several standing committees, including Standing Committee on Rules  Elections and Privileges during the 32nd and 33rd Legislative Assembly, the Standing Committee on Public Accounts  during the 33rd Legislative Assembly, Standing Committee on Statutory Instruments during the 32nd Legislative Assembly. During the 32^nd Legislative Assembly he served on the Select Committee on Anti-smoking Legislation  and the Select Committee on the Landlord and Tenant act.  During the 33rd Legislative Assembly, Darius served on the  Special Committee Regarding the Risks and Benefits of Hydraulic Fracturing, 

 Darius Elias passed away on February 17, 2021, at the age of 48.