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School communities to vote on joining the First Nation School Board
January 31, 2023
Starting February 16, four school communities will begin referendum voting on joining the First Nation School Board.
Child Development Centre to move into new, permanent space in 2023
December 6, 2022
Yukon government to support the Child Development Centre to move to a permanent location in downtown Whitehorse next summer.
Timelines announced for Yukon schools considering joining the First Nation School Board
December 1, 2022
Yukon schools have the option to consider joining the First Nation School Board in 2023.
Bursaries support 13 Yukoners’ education in health care
November 24, 2022
Medical bursaries support 13 students to attend post-secondary education in health care fields.
Statement from Minister of Education Jeanie McLean on the School Board trustee elections
November 9, 2022
Minister of Education Jeanie McLean has released a statement on the newly elected school board trustees and council members.
Safer Schools Action Plan fall update
October 5, 2022
Government shares Safer Schools Action Plan fall progress update.
Two Yukon school boards and one school council will hold general elections in November
October 4, 2022
Candidates interested in becoming a school board trustee must be nominated and meet the eligibility requirements.
Council of the Federation Literacy Award presented to Donald Inverarity
September 27, 2022
Council of the Federation Literacy Award presented to Donald Inverarity.
Canada announces funding for new school in Burwash Landing
September 26, 2022
The Governments of Canada and Yukon support Kêts’ádań Kù (House of Learning) project in Burwash Landing.
Ready-to-Learn Schools program launched in more Yukon schools
September 13, 2022
The Ready-to-Learn Schools program, which trains teachers and staff to create stronger learning environments for Yukon students, is being launched in more Yukon schools.