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Government of Yukon seeking feedback on Yukon University legislation
May 15, 2019
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
May 3, 2019
Council of the Federation Literacy Awards honour Yukoners who help promote and spread with literacy.
New Assistant Deputy Minister of First Nations Initiatives hired
April 29, 2019
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
April 25, 2019
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
April 4, 2019
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
March 27, 2019
Investments in Yukon schools in 2019–20 include $1.6 million to begin planning for a new elementary school in Whistle Bend.
Statement from Premier regarding college funding in federal budget
March 19, 2019
Today’s announcement of up to $26 million for the construction of a science building at Yukon College is very positive news.
Bill to amend the Education Labour Relations Act tabled
March 13, 2019
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
February 1, 2019
The Government of Yukon and the Chiefs’ Committee on Education are working together to support the success of First Nations learners.
French First Language Secondary School design-build contract awarded
December 11, 2018
Whitehorse-based Ketza Construction awarded contract for Francophone Secondary School and community spaces construction.