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Yukon school calendar dates finalized for 2022–23
April 21, 2022
The Government of Yukon has finalized school calendar dates for all Yukon schools for the 2022 –23 school year.
Accelerated education pathways for early childhood educators
March 18, 2022
The Government of Yukon and Government of Canada are launching a new Professional Diploma Pathway program at Yukon University.
Yukon First Nations Wildfire’s Warrior Program to provide First Nation youth with critical skills and experiences
March 11, 2022
Yukon First Nations Wildfire and the Government of Yukon has launched the Warrior Program that prepares participants to be workforce ready.
Work to develop Student Outcome Strategy underway
March 9, 2022
A Student Outcome Strategy will better support evidence-based decisions and actions to improve student outcomes.
Hidden Valley Elementary School Independent Review Report action plan released
February 24, 2022
The Government of Yukon is implementing all of the recommendations from the Hidden Valley Elementary School Independent Review Report.
Yukon’s First Nation School Board officially established with Interim Governance Committee
February 14, 2022
The Government of Yukon and the Chiefs Committee on Education (CCOE) are pleased to announce the official establishment of the First Nation School Board.
Hidden Valley Elementary School Independent Review Report released
January 31, 2022
The Independent Review Report provides a detailed account of the response to the 2019 incident at Hidden Valley Elementary School.
Successful referendum results move Yukon First Nation School Board forward
January 31, 2022
Eight schools, including seven school attendance areas, have voted to move to a new Yukon First Nations School Board (FNSB).
Government of Yukon and Yukon Association of Education Professionals ratify new collective agreement
January 31, 2022
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Association of Education Professionals have ratified a new three-year collective agreement. The new agreement is in place until June 30, 2024.
Statement from Minister Jeanie McLean on the unofficial results of the Yukon First Nation School Board referendum
January 28, 2022
Minister Jeanie McLean issues a statement on the unofficial results of the Yukon First Nation School Board referendum.