Yukon University and the House of Wolf & Associates have partnered to launch the Community Safety Guardian Training Program. Learners in the program will develop their skills and earn certifications in areas such as trauma-informed care, mental health first aid, legal literacy, and service navigation. When they enter the workforce as Guardians, they will focus on assisting people through healing, wellness, and connection instead of enforcement or punishment. Learner candidates are nominated by their First Nation to ensure they are trusted, supported, and well-positioned to serve their own communities. “This program empowers communities to take safety into their own hands in a way that builds trust, prevents harm, and strengthens cultural connection,” said House of Wolf & Associates CEO Gina Nagano, who is a Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation citizen of the Wolf Clan from Dawson.
