YSOVA uses federal heritage building to teach letterpressing

August 31, 2026

The Yukon School of Visual Arts is using the historic Dawson Daily News building to teach students letterpressing. The space—which is a recognized federal heritage building in Dawson, Yukon—was updated by Parks Canada to ensure the building was able to host the program. “We don’t need to use letterpress technology, but I think that that’s […]

YukonU works toward launching first law degree with UCalgary support

July 16, 2026

Yukon News reports that Yukon University is working towards launching its first law degree in 2027, with applications opening for a single-cohort Juris Doctor in Fall 2026. YukonU is developing the program with the University of Calgary, and the two parties are currently working to formalize an agreement regarding the joint delivery of the degree. […]

Independent panel report calls for reform of Yukon Education

July 15, 2026

A recent report prepared for the Government of Yukon has called for a reform of the territory’s education department. The independent panel that produced the report found a variety of issues across four main areas: norms and culture within the department; relationships and communication between the department and schools; organizational structures in the department; and […]

Collège Nordique, territorial francophone associations progress on pan-territorial structure

June 16, 2026

Collège nordique francophone, the Association des francophones du Nunavut, and the Association franco-yukonnaise have taken another step towards the creation of a pan-territorial postsecondary structure in Canada’s North. In May, the partners finalized the governance model for the planned structure. Collège Nordique will be supported by campuses in Whitehorse, Yellowknife, and Iqaluit. The partners say […]

UCalgary to complete independent analysis of impacts of secession

June 16, 2026

The Government of Alberta has selected the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy to lead an independent analysis of the impacts that secession would have on Albertans. UCalgary’s report will provide voters with information about the estimated costs of transition, economic impacts, and potential savings and risks associated with AB separating from Canada. AB […]

YukonU found to have discriminated against staff member, ordered to pay $55K

June 05, 2026

In a recent decision by the Yukon Human Rights Panel of Adjudicators (YHRPA), Yukon University was found to have discriminated against a contract worker who took domestic violence leave. CBC reports that the worker took a week of leave in 2023; upon return, she was told to wrap up her remaining projects “in the next […]

Cégep de Sept-Îles joins UArctic international network

June 03, 2026

Cégep de Sept-Îles has joined the University of the Arctic international network. As a member, the cégep will be able to develop new applied research partnerships, access northern funding programs, promote student and faculty mobility, and strengthen its positioning on strategic issues. Cégep de Sept-Îles directeur général David Beaudin explained that the membership will enable […]

YFNED pursues legal action against ISC

April 08, 2026

The Yukon First Nation Education Directorate (YFNED) is pursuing legal action against Indigenous Services Canada, reports CBC. YFNED Executive Director Melanie Bennett says that the organization filed an appeal with ISC about the termination of its Jordan’s Principle funding for a nutrition program. The appeal was filed seven months ago with no response; ISC’s guidelines […]

Canada announces investments into Indigenous language acquisition, broadcasting, culture

March 25, 2026

The Government of Canada has announced several investments through the Indigenous Languages Program into projects that will support Indigenous language and culture. Under the Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting component, Canada announced $17.2M in funding over two years to support Indigenous-language broadcasters across radio and television. “By supporting Indigenous broadcasting, we are protecting vital knowledge and culture […]

YK announces review of education department

March 25, 2026

The Government of Yukon has announced a 12-month independent review of its Department of Education that will examine its delivery of core services across the fronts of K-12, postsecondary, and adult education. In particular, the review will focus on improving outcomes for First Nations students, rural students, and students with inclusive education needs. It will […]