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Government shares progress update on Safer Schools Action Plan
The Government of Yukon provides progress update on action plan to improve safety in schools.
Whitehorse’s Catholic secondary school renamed
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary School is the new name of the school previously known as Vanier Catholic Secondary School.
The Government of Yukon takes next steps in long-term Whitehorse school replacement plan
École Whitehorse Elementary School, the oldest school in Whitehorse, will be replaced with a new, modern facility.
Yukon schools and First Nations receive $300,000 for student attendance projects
A total of $300,000 in financial support from the Victoria Gold Yukon Student Encouragement Society’s Every Student, Every Day fund has been awarded to 30 Yukon projects to support
Yukon school calendar dates finalized for 2022–23
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
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
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
A Student Outcome Strategy will better support evidence-based decisions and actions to improve student outcomes.
Yukon’s First Nation School Board officially established with Interim Governance Committee
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
The Independent Review Report provides a detailed account of the response to the 2019 incident at Hidden Valley Elementary School.
Date modified: 2026-05-27