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Government of Yukon seeking feedback on Yukon University legislation
Yukoners can provide feedback on important aspects of the new legislation that will oversee the transition of Yukon College to Yukon University.
Nominations Open for Council of the Federation Literacy Award
Council of the Federation Literacy Awards honour Yukoners who help promote and spread with literacy.
New Assistant Deputy Minister of First Nations Initiatives hired
New ADM will work closely with Yukon First Nations to support the success of their learners, and all Yukon learners.
Yukon school calendar dates now available
School calendar dates for all Yukon schools for the 2019–20 school year have been released.
New F.H. Collins $1.3 million weight lifting and exercise facility complete
F.H. Collins Secondary School has a new weight lifting and exercise facility to support student-learning.
Investments will modernize Yukon schools in 2019-20
Investments in Yukon schools in 2019–20 include $1.6 million to begin planning for a new elementary school in Whistle Bend.
Bill to amend the Education Labour Relations Act tabled
Bill to amend the Education Labour Relations Act to enable substitutes to become members of the Yukon Teachers’ Association.
New senior-level Department of Education position focuses on First Nations initiatives
The Government of Yukon and the Chiefs’ Committee on Education are working together to support the success of First Nations learners.
Advisory committee for Yukon education resumes work
Advisory committee for Yukon education resumes meetings this year.
Francophone advocate receives literacy award from Premier
Isabelle Salesse received the 2018 Council of the Federation Literacy Award to for her work in literacy for Francophones.