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Government of Yukon and Kluane First Nation celebrate Kêts’ádań Kų̀ site clearing with school community
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
The Yukon First Nation Education Directorate’s Early Years Program enhanced with over $925,000 funding support from the Governments of Canada and Yukon.
Cultural Olympics promotes French language and culture among high school students on Yukon Francophonie Day
The inaugural Cultural Olympics in celebration of Yukon Francophonie Day brought together Whitehorse's French-speaking high school students for collaborative challenges and games.
Yukon school calendar dates finalized for 2023–24
Yukon school calendar dates confirmed for the 2023-24 school year.
Minister of Education delivers 2022 Annual Report
The report shows progress in supporting learners, fulfilling commitments with Yukon First Nations, and helping ensure student and staff health and safety.
Government of Yukon approves $35 million-funding agreement to support First Nation School Board
A funding agreement has been established to support the First Nation School Board in their work.
“What We Heard” report released as part of work to advance review of the Yukon’s Child Care Act
Engagement feedback informs next steps for reviewing the Child Care Act.
The Government of Yukon is seeking input on Whitehorse school facilities
Yukoners are invited to help shape plans for replacing and renovating aging Whitehorse school facilities.
Three schools to transition to the First Nation School Board
Three school communities are set to join the First Nation School Board next school year.
Department of Education releases progress report to Standing Committee on Public Accounts
Progress report provides summary updates on actions the department has taken to transform the education system in the Yukon.
Date modified: 2026-05-27