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Government of Yukon and School Council Celebrate Official Naming of Dámbü Tän Kets’ádań Kų̀ – Cliff Trail Elementary School in Whistle Bend
Official name announced for elementary school in Whistle Bend.
Second cohort of Yukon licensed practical nurses embark on virtual Bachelor of Nursing degree pathway
A second group of Yukon LPNs is starting UNB’s virtual Bachelor of Nursing this fall. The Learn Where You Live model lets students train locally and become RNs – strengthening Yukon’s health care while staying rooted in their communities.
Residential Tenancies Act coming into effect
The Government of Yukon rolls out a new Residential Tenancies Act.
Government of Yukon and Carcross/Tagish First Nation sign a government-to-government accord on shared priorities
The Government of Yukon and Carcross/Tagish First Nation signed a government-to-government accord on shared priorities.
Yukon University to deliver customized learning opportunities for the Yukon’s educational assistants
Yukon University and the Government of Yukon are partnering to deliver new, targeted training that will give educational assistants more tools to support student success in Yukon schools.
Government of Yukon signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Arctic Training Centre
Premier Mike Pemberton, on behalf of the Government of Yukon, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Arctic Training Centre to promote the Yukon as a global hub for Arctic technology development.
Statement from Minister Pillai on the Canadian Institute for Arctic Security LATITUDE meeting
Statement from Minister Ranj Pillai on the Canadian Institute for Arctic Security LATITUDE meeting.
Government of Yukon welcomes Team Yukon back from the 2025 Canada Summer Games
Team Yukon returns from the Canada Summer Games.
Statement from Minister McLean welcoming students and staff to the 2025−26 school year
Minister of Education Jeanie McLean welcomes students and staff back to school.
School bus routes for 2025–26 school year
Updated bus routes for the 2025-26 school year are now posted. Parents or guardians will receive an email by August 22 with their child’s route information.
Date modified: 2026-05-27