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Next Wednesday we’re celebrating the winter solstice with our final parenting workshop of the year! Join us for Elder stories, winter crafts, and a cozy evening together. As always, seating is limited—please let your Visitor know if you’d like to attend. Stay tuned in 2026 for more workshops!
November 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Next Wednesday we’re celebrating the winter solstice with our final parenting workshop of the year! Join us for Elder stories, winter crafts, and a cozy evening together. As always, seating is limited—please let your Visitor know if you’d like to attend. Stay tuned in 2026 for more workshops!
The 2026 YFNED Indigenous Post-Secondary Graduation Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 22 at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre! Registration will be opening in January and travel subsidies are available. We’ll have more information to share in the coming months 🎓
November 27, 2025 at 11:17 PM
The 2026 YFNED Indigenous Post-Secondary Graduation Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 22 at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre! Registration will be opening in January and travel subsidies are available. We’ll have more information to share in the coming months 🎓
Our Early Years Whitehorse December calendar is now out and the theme is snow! ❄️ Our team be getting ready for the holiday season with sock snowmen, bird feeders, our last parenting workshop of the year and more before we close for the holidays between December 22 and January 5, 2026.
November 25, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Our Early Years Whitehorse December calendar is now out and the theme is snow! ❄️ Our team be getting ready for the holiday season with sock snowmen, bird feeders, our last parenting workshop of the year and more before we close for the holidays between December 22 and January 5, 2026.
Our last Family Feast of the year is happening this Saturday! Whitehorse-based families with Indigenous children aged 0–18 are invited to come and celebrate at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre between 12 and 2 pm. We’re serving an Asian-inspired menu with a holiday season twist. Arrive ho-ho-hungry!
November 20, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Our last Family Feast of the year is happening this Saturday! Whitehorse-based families with Indigenous children aged 0–18 are invited to come and celebrate at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre between 12 and 2 pm. We’re serving an Asian-inspired menu with a holiday season twist. Arrive ho-ho-hungry!
We're looking to hire an Early Years Visitor at our Whitehorse Early Years program. For more info and to apply: www.yfned.ca/jobs
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
We're looking to hire an Early Years Visitor at our Whitehorse Early Years program. For more info and to apply: www.yfned.ca/jobs
YFNED and the CCOE delivered an incredible presentation this week on the world stage at WIPCE. Over 100 delegates from around the globe, gathered to hear the story of how the CCOE, YFNED, and FNSB, are transforming education in the territory so that our Indigenous kids can thrive.
November 20, 2025 at 4:51 PM
YFNED and the CCOE delivered an incredible presentation this week on the world stage at WIPCE. Over 100 delegates from around the globe, gathered to hear the story of how the CCOE, YFNED, and FNSB, are transforming education in the territory so that our Indigenous kids can thrive.
On October 21 & 22, YFNED Math Advocates worked alongside FNSB staff to deliver a Math Camp at Johnson Elementary School in Watson Lake. Students from K-7 visited the camp twice over the two days to take part in fun, active, challenging, and hands-on math activities.
November 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
On October 21 & 22, YFNED Math Advocates worked alongside FNSB staff to deliver a Math Camp at Johnson Elementary School in Watson Lake. Students from K-7 visited the camp twice over the two days to take part in fun, active, challenging, and hands-on math activities.
Our fourth workshop for Indigenous parents this fall is taking place on Wednesday! Join us for “Serve and return: communicating with your child,” a session led by Angela Krueger, DIR Floortime Practitioner and Operations Manager for Boreal Clinic. Let your Visitor know if you'd like to attend.
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Our fourth workshop for Indigenous parents this fall is taking place on Wednesday! Join us for “Serve and return: communicating with your child,” a session led by Angela Krueger, DIR Floortime Practitioner and Operations Manager for Boreal Clinic. Let your Visitor know if you'd like to attend.
Our reps from YFNED and CCOE were at the opening of World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education, dressed in regalia, just before joining the March of Nations where over 5000 Indigenous people from all over the world walk together in solidarity.
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Our reps from YFNED and CCOE were at the opening of World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education, dressed in regalia, just before joining the March of Nations where over 5000 Indigenous people from all over the world walk together in solidarity.
We're looking for a Finance Clerk to join our fun, fabulous, finance team. Are you highly organized and have accounting experience?
For more info and to apply: www.yfned.ca/jobs
For more info and to apply: www.yfned.ca/jobs
November 14, 2025 at 9:04 AM
We're looking for a Finance Clerk to join our fun, fabulous, finance team. Are you highly organized and have accounting experience?
For more info and to apply: www.yfned.ca/jobs
For more info and to apply: www.yfned.ca/jobs
The holidays are approaching, and so is our annual holiday open house! Join us on Wednesday, December 10, between 10 am and 4 pm to meet our team and enjoy some snacks, treats and holiday cheer. Everyone is welcome!
📍 300-204 Black Street
📞 For more info, call 667-6962 or email reception@yfned.ca.
📍 300-204 Black Street
📞 For more info, call 667-6962 or email reception@yfned.ca.
November 14, 2025 at 12:09 AM
The holidays are approaching, and so is our annual holiday open house! Join us on Wednesday, December 10, between 10 am and 4 pm to meet our team and enjoy some snacks, treats and holiday cheer. Everyone is welcome!
📍 300-204 Black Street
📞 For more info, call 667-6962 or email reception@yfned.ca.
📍 300-204 Black Street
📞 For more info, call 667-6962 or email reception@yfned.ca.
The holidays are approaching, and so is our annual holiday open house! Join us on Friday, December 12, between 10 am and 4 pm to meet our team and enjoy some snacks, treats and holiday cheer. Everyone is welcome!
📍 300-204 Black Street
📞 For more info, call 667-6962 or email reception@yfned.ca.
📍 300-204 Black Street
📞 For more info, call 667-6962 or email reception@yfned.ca.
November 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The holidays are approaching, and so is our annual holiday open house! Join us on Friday, December 12, between 10 am and 4 pm to meet our team and enjoy some snacks, treats and holiday cheer. Everyone is welcome!
📍 300-204 Black Street
📞 For more info, call 667-6962 or email reception@yfned.ca.
📍 300-204 Black Street
📞 For more info, call 667-6962 or email reception@yfned.ca.
Are you passionate about Yukon First Nations culture and upholding and advocating for our Indigenous students in and out of the classroom? We're hiring First Nation Education Advocates!
For more info and to apply: www.yfned.ca/jobs
For more info and to apply: www.yfned.ca/jobs
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Are you passionate about Yukon First Nations culture and upholding and advocating for our Indigenous students in and out of the classroom? We're hiring First Nation Education Advocates!
For more info and to apply: www.yfned.ca/jobs
For more info and to apply: www.yfned.ca/jobs
We're hiring a Wellness & Engagement worker with our Mobile Therapeutic Unit! Join this fantastic team to support our rural youth.
For more info and to apply: www.yfned.ca/jobs
For more info and to apply: www.yfned.ca/jobs
November 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
We're hiring a Wellness & Engagement worker with our Mobile Therapeutic Unit! Join this fantastic team to support our rural youth.
For more info and to apply: www.yfned.ca/jobs
For more info and to apply: www.yfned.ca/jobs
“Change is in the air” is November’s Early Years Whitehorse theme ❄️ There’s a busy month ahead with pierogi making, clay magnets, Christmas ornaments, Mother Goose, parenting workshops, and more! Visit yfned.ca/earlyyears for details.
October 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
“Change is in the air” is November’s Early Years Whitehorse theme ❄️ There’s a busy month ahead with pierogi making, clay magnets, Christmas ornaments, Mother Goose, parenting workshops, and more! Visit yfned.ca/earlyyears for details.
Join us Wednesday, Nov. 5, for our next Early Years Parenting Workshop. Chat with nurses from KDFN about your child’s health, including immunizations, growth, introducing solids, and any other questions you may have. Dinner and door prizes included! For details or to sign up, contact your visitor.
October 30, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Join us Wednesday, Nov. 5, for our next Early Years Parenting Workshop. Chat with nurses from KDFN about your child’s health, including immunizations, growth, introducing solids, and any other questions you may have. Dinner and door prizes included! For details or to sign up, contact your visitor.
It is with solemn hearts that YFNED announces we are unable to provide Winter Break Hampers this year, due to the Rural Nutrition funding denial by Indigenous Services Canada – Jordan’s Principle. We are working hard to appeal the funding decision and hope to provide Hampers again in the future.
October 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
It is with solemn hearts that YFNED announces we are unable to provide Winter Break Hampers this year, due to the Rural Nutrition funding denial by Indigenous Services Canada – Jordan’s Principle. We are working hard to appeal the funding decision and hope to provide Hampers again in the future.
New job posting! We're looking for a Cook in Ross River.
For more information and to apply: yfned.ca/jobs
For more information and to apply: yfned.ca/jobs
October 29, 2025 at 1:22 AM
New job posting! We're looking for a Cook in Ross River.
For more information and to apply: yfned.ca/jobs
For more information and to apply: yfned.ca/jobs
Snowline Gold Corp., in partnership with Ross River Dena Council and Yukon First Nation Education Directorate, will provide temporary, stop-gap funding of $90,000 to maintain school-food aspect of Ross River’s Rural Nutrition program for at least six months.
Thank-you Snowline!
Thank-you Snowline!
October 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Snowline Gold Corp., in partnership with Ross River Dena Council and Yukon First Nation Education Directorate, will provide temporary, stop-gap funding of $90,000 to maintain school-food aspect of Ross River’s Rural Nutrition program for at least six months.
Thank-you Snowline!
Thank-you Snowline!
This Saturday, October 25, is going to be the most fun little ghouls and goblins will have this year! Join us at Early Years Whitehorse between 11 am and 2 pm for beats from DJ Corab, Karmizzle serving up delights at the chicken nugget bar, and Fun Master Angie Snow keeping it frightfully fantastic.
October 21, 2025 at 11:01 PM
This Saturday, October 25, is going to be the most fun little ghouls and goblins will have this year! Join us at Early Years Whitehorse between 11 am and 2 pm for beats from DJ Corab, Karmizzle serving up delights at the chicken nugget bar, and Fun Master Angie Snow keeping it frightfully fantastic.
October 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Our second Early Years Parenting Workshop is happening this Wednesday with special guest Leona Corniere, Registered Psychologist and Play Therapist at the Child Development Centre. Leona will present Encouraging Positive Behaviour. Seats are limited, so please contact your visitor to reserve a spot.
October 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Our second Early Years Parenting Workshop is happening this Wednesday with special guest Leona Corniere, Registered Psychologist and Play Therapist at the Child Development Centre. Leona will present Encouraging Positive Behaviour. Seats are limited, so please contact your visitor to reserve a spot.
The First Nation Education Conference will be held on Feb. 26 & 27, 2026, with a theme of “The 3Rs of Indigenous Education: Relationship, Reciprocity and Reconciliation.” Got an interactive presentation? Email melanie.bennett@yfned.ca to share your stories and knowledge with fellow educators.
October 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The First Nation Education Conference will be held on Feb. 26 & 27, 2026, with a theme of “The 3Rs of Indigenous Education: Relationship, Reciprocity and Reconciliation.” Got an interactive presentation? Email melanie.bennett@yfned.ca to share your stories and knowledge with fellow educators.
The YFNED Math Camp at Takhini Elementary School this week was a blast. Our Numeracy Advocates had so much fun working with the kids and staff at this amazing school and can't wait for the next one! Mahsi Cho to all who helped make this happen.
October 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The YFNED Math Camp at Takhini Elementary School this week was a blast. Our Numeracy Advocates had so much fun working with the kids and staff at this amazing school and can't wait for the next one! Mahsi Cho to all who helped make this happen.
New job posting! We're looking for a Cook in Ross River.
For more information and to apply: yfned.ca/jobs
For more information and to apply: yfned.ca/jobs
October 16, 2025 at 9:59 PM
New job posting! We're looking for a Cook in Ross River.
For more information and to apply: yfned.ca/jobs
For more information and to apply: yfned.ca/jobs