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New policy allows Yukon First Nations to offer high school credits for cultural learning
The Government of Yukon has introduced the Accreditation of Yukon First Nations Traditional Knowledge, Cultural and Language Learning Policy, enabling Yukon First Nations to deliver and assess credit programs for high school students. The new policy allows students to earn elective credits toward their graduation requirements through participating in cultural, language and traditional knowledge learning […]
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Information-gathering sessions: Iqaluit elementary schools
September 19, 2024 The Departments of Education and Community and Government Services will be holding public information-gathering sessions from September 24-26, 2024. The purpose of these sessions is to gain community perspectives on the current physical state of the Joamie, Nakasuk and Nanook schools to plan for the future. These consultations are part of the Government of […]
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Work on Kêts’ádań Kų̀ in Burwash Landing moves forward as construction contract is awarded
September 19, 2024 In the Southern Tutchone language of Kluane First Nation, Kêts’ádań Kų̀ [Kay-et-zah Dun-COO] means “house of learning”. In the coming years, it will be the name of the new school in Burwash Landing, a project that has been long anticipated by the community. The Government of Yukon recently awarded the construction contract […]
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Take a Kid Trapping Funding Available
September 18, 2024 Apply today for Take a Kid Trapping funding to help your organization get more kids out on the land! Schools or Indigenous governments and Indigenous organizations can apply for funding for specific projects. These can range from practical skills like trapping, setting fish nets, hunting, or cooking outdoors to firearm safety, conservation […]
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Arctic history lecture to touch on Nunavut’s 1st murder trial, other notable moments – Nunatsiaq News
Sep 13, 2024 Historian and Nunatsiaq News columnist Kenn Harper to speak on his ‘Life in Arctic History’ Sept. 14 Kenn Harper will be in Newfoundland and Labrador this month to speak about his career studying and writing about Arctic history, and some of the most interesting things he’s learned along the way. “I’ve always […]
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Yukon early childhood educators gather at the 2024 Early Learning and Child Care Conference
September 11, 2024 On September 9 and 10, over 350 Yukon early childhood educators and operators from across the territory gathered for the 2024 Early Learning and Child Care Conference hosted by the Government of Yukon at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre in Whitehorse. The Government of Yukon is proud to support this conference as […]
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FANS Rent Supplement Application
September 9, 2024 This is a reminder to Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students (FANS) recipients of the Rent Supplement Grant. This monthly grant assists with housing rental costs for Nunavut Inuit students living away from home. This only includes students living: Outside of Nunavut. Inside Nunavut, but outside of their home community and have dependents […]
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Community committees allow Yukon First Nations to have more say over schools – CBC
Sep 02, 2024 Local First Nation governments appoint members to the committees The First Nation School Board (FNSB) in Yukon is making a way for communities to have more power over their local schools. Community committees are subcommittees of the FNSB and the members are appointed by local First Nation governments. FNSB executive director Melissa […]
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Historic signing of Letter of Agreement on Education Co-governance in Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Traditional Territory
August 29, 2024 his is a joint news release between the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government and the Government of Yukon. The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government and the Government of Yukon are proud to announce a historic milestone in the journey towards a more inclusive and representative education system. On Friday, August 30, 2024, Hähkè Darren Taylor and […]
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Iqaluit student preparing for a musically-charged final year of high school before taking on Europe – NNSL
Taiga Las plans to demonstrate her culture when she moves to Poland Not yet 17, Taiga Las has led an unusual life in Nunavut’s capital and will be entering her last year at Inuksuk High School in September. Born in Iglulik, Las was adopted by a Polish-Canadian family, where she has been raised as Inuk, […]
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