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Government exploring feasibility of varsity sport program
June 29, 2023
A feasibility study on the viability of a varsity sports program has been published.
Families can now confirm enrolment interest for the new Whistle Bend Elementary School
June 27, 2023
Enrolment planning with families for the new Whistle Bend Elementary School is key this summer.
Government of Yukon strengthens student safety through full implementation of Safer Schools Action Plan
June 20, 2023
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
June 12, 2023
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
June 7, 2023
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
May 31, 2023
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
May 24, 2023
The Yukon First Nation Education Directorate’s Early Years Program enhanced with over $925,000 funding support from the Governments of Canada and Yukon.
Elijah Smith Elementary School celebrates installation of clean, sustainable heating system
May 24, 2023
Elijah Smith Elementary School’s new biomass heating system is now complete and will reduce the school’s annual emissions by 180 tonnes.
Cultural Olympics promotes French language and culture among high school students on Yukon Francophonie Day
May 16, 2023
The inaugural Cultural Olympics in celebration of Yukon Francophonie Day brought together Whitehorse's French-speaking high school students for collaborative challenges and games.
Nominations now open for the 2023 Council of the Federation Literacy Award
May 12, 2023
The Premier is encouraging nominations for the Council of the Federation Literacy Awards to honour Yukoners who support people with literacy, a foundation of lifelong learning.