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

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 […]

The University of Prince Edward Island and Yukon University have each shared updates on their union negotiations. UPEI and IBEW Local 1928, which represents maintenance staff at the university, have begun negotiations. At YukonU, the tentative agreement between the university and the employees’ union has officially been ratified. The three-year agreement—spanning July 1, 2024 to […]

Yukon University and the Yukon University Employees Union have reached a tentative agreement. This agreement will be presented to union members for a ratification vote in early March and will be signed by YukonU’s board of governors if approved. No details of the agreement have been disclosed, but the tentative agreement potentially avoids a strike. […]

Yukon University has announced that it will withdraw from its hosting role for the Arctic Winter Games, which are scheduled for early March. In doing so, the university has cancelled its food services contract, the in-kind venue and space use agreements, and its plans to host the games’ badminton event. YukonU Interim President Shelagh Rowles […]

Yukon University and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in have partnered to launch a 12-month land- and community-based bridging program. This program provides learners with a flexible, student-led opportunity to “choose their own trail” in a culturally grounded and supportive environment where they will receive guidance from Elders, mentors, and knowledge holders. Learners can work towards a variety of […]

Yukon University workers have voted in favour of a strike mandate. The Yukon Employees Union and the university have been engaged in third-party conciliation after their previous agreement expired over 18 months ago. According to the union, key concerns include protections for precarious workers and fair wages. Union president Justin Lemphers explained that members are […]

Georgian College and Yukon University have each launched micro-credentials. Georgian’s Greenhouse Practices and Operational Fundamentals micro-credential will teach students about greenhouse operations. Students will complete in-person learning at the Rama Maawnjiydiwag Gtigaan (Rama Community Farm), where they will build their knowledge in plant sciences, integrated pest management, sustainable production systems, and food safety in the […]

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, the guardians will focus on […]

Red River College Polytechnic and Yukon University have both announced that they will be reinstating programs that they previously paused and exploring the opportunity to expand these programs in the future. YukonU paused its First Nations Arts certificate program in 2023 after its lead instructor retired; the program will be returning with Tahltan carver Vernon […]

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 […]