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Government of Yukon offering support to families impacted by COVID-19
The Government of Yukon is offering a one-time support of $250 per student to families impacted by COVID-19.
French First Language Secondary School name announced
French First Language Secondary School Community Centre to be named after influential Francophone who left his mark on Yukon.
Face-to-face classes suspended for remainder of 2019–20 school year
Student learning will continue through distance learning opportunities starting on April 16.
Government of Yukon and Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon reach a settlement
The Government of Yukon and Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon have reached a settlement of all issues from the 2009 lawsuit.
National summit of education leaders meeting in Whitehorse
Summit focused on reconciliation and the innovative ways Yukon schools are working with Yukon First Nations.
Yukon University Act proclaimed
The new act enables Yukon College to transition to Yukon University, the first university in Canada north of 60.
Independent review of inclusive and special education in Yukon begins
Independent review of inclusive and special education services for Yukon students now underway with independent consultant.
Yukon University Act tabled in the Legislative Assembly
Bill No. 2 would set the legal framework for a university in Yukon.
Yukon educators to field test new Grade 5 materials about Indian Residential Schools
These new materials will be used to teach students the difficult topic of Indian Residential Schools and Reconciliation, in the Social Studies curriculum.
Yukon University legislation feedback released
Yukoners shared their thoughts on the new legislation through a public survey this spring.