YK education strategy to measure outcomes related to happiness, knowledge of First Nations

June 18, 2025

The Government of Yukon’s forthcoming education strategy will include metrics for students’ happiness, confidence, and connection to the land, says CBC. The strategy reportedly stems from a 2019 auditor general report, which found that the education system was failing Indigenous and rural students. The strategy is built around 14 goals for what students will have […]

YukonU begins construction on new science building

June 17, 2025

Yukon University has begun construction on its new science building—called the Polaris Project—at its Ayamdigut Campus. The $52.2M Polaris Project includes indoor and outdoor learning spaces and laboratories. The building, which is anticipated to be completed in 2027, is designed to meet net zero carbon and accessibility standards. “This is a significant milestone for Yukon […]

Porter Creek opens traditional learning camp, Njel

June 04, 2025

Porter Creek Secondary School in Whitehorse opened a new traditional learning camp on its grounds called Ǹtsǟw Chù Kets’edän Kų̀ (“the learning house at Wild Rhubarb Creek”). CBC reports that the camp includes a traditional Southern Tutchone dwelling called a Njel, which was constructed with the help of local students using a cedar log from […]

YukonU refreshes, relaunches Office Administration program

May 22, 2025

Yukon University has refreshed and relaunched its Office Administration program. The program now includes three certificate options: a new Medical Office Assistant option, as well as updated Administrative Assistant and Financial Assistant offerings. The programs provide accessible training that is designed to respond to the needs of service providers, businesses, and Northern communities. “These certificate […]

YukonU receives commercial driving simulator through $700K investment

May 08, 2025

Yukon University’s Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining has received a new commercial driving simulator, thanks to a $700K investment from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. Students will use this simulator to develop the necessary skills for driving commercial vehicles, such as shifting gears and double clutching. It will provide them with scenarios they […]

YK shares 2025 progress report, announces new student outcomes strategy

April 09, 2025

The Government of Yukon’s Department of Education has shared its 2025 progress report and announced that it will roll out a new student outcomes strategy. The progress report highlights several efforts launched by the department since 2019, including the establishment of the YK First Nation School Board and the work underway to extend the Joint […]

YK’s revised YNP outlines priority categories, including YukonU graduates

April 01, 2025

The Government of Yukon has shared new details on the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) in its recently opened Expression of Interest intake for employers who would like to hire foreign nationals. The program previously relied on a first come, first serve approach, but has been updated to prioritize applications that align with 2025 priorities. Employers […]

NWT, NV, YK release 2025-26 budgets

March 26, 2025

The Government of the Northwest Territories, the Government of Nunavut, and the Government of Yukon have each released their budgets for 2025-26. NWT and NV both emphasized trades training: NWT focused on reducing trades-related labour shortages through apprenticeship programs and related scholarships, while NV announced a $3.8M investment in trades training. NV and YK also […]

FNSB Saint Elias Community School celebrates success of food sovereignty course

March 12, 2025

The First Nations School Board’s Saint Elias Community School is celebrating the success of its inaugural food sovereignty course. The course, which is the first to be locally developed by a school in FNSB, was created in response to requests from students to have a greenhouse on campus. It covers topics such as farming in […]

Acadia, YukonU partner to provide increased study options for earth sciences students

January 30, 2025

Acadia University and Yukon University have signed an articulation agreement to enhance study options for earth sciences students. Through this partnership, eligible graduates of YukonU’s Earth Sciences program can transfer all their courses to Acadia. This will allow them to enter into the third year of Acadia’s Bachelor of Science program in either the Geology […]