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Government of Yukon strengthens student safety through full implementation of Safer Schools Action Plan
Government of Yukon remains committed to continuing the important work of protecting students in their places of learning.
Yukon schools and community organizations receive $350,000 for student attendance projects
For the 2023–24 school year, Every Student, Every Day is supporting 36 student attendance projects with $350,000 in funding.
Ground-breaking ceremony for N’’tsaÜw Chu’ Kedts’edán Kù Traditional Camp marks new chapter for cultural education in Whitehorse
This project, which was awarded $100,000 by the Arctic Inspiration Prize, is set to create a significant transformation in cultural education in Whitehorse.
Government of Yukon and Kluane First Nation celebrate Kêts’ádań Kų̀ site clearing with school community
Kluane First Nation and Yukon celebrate collaboration on Kêts’ádań Kų̀ (House of Learning) project in Burwash Landing.
Understanding the Early Years course provides opportunities for culturally competent early childhood educator training
The Yukon First Nation Education Directorate’s Early Years Program enhanced with over $925,000 funding support from the Governments of Canada and Yukon.
Cultural Olympics promotes French language and culture among high school students on Yukon Francophonie Day
The inaugural Cultural Olympics in celebration of Yukon Francophonie Day brought together Whitehorse's French-speaking high school students for collaborative challenges and games.
Yukon school calendar dates finalized for 2023–24
Yukon school calendar dates confirmed for the 2023-24 school year.
Minister of Education delivers 2022 Annual Report
The report shows progress in supporting learners, fulfilling commitments with Yukon First Nations, and helping ensure student and staff health and safety.
Government of Yukon approves $35 million-funding agreement to support First Nation School Board
A funding agreement has been established to support the First Nation School Board in their work.
“What We Heard” report released as part of work to advance review of the Yukon’s Child Care Act
Engagement feedback informs next steps for reviewing the Child Care Act.