I think there is someone who deserves some recognition. Her name is Mrs. Beemer and she’s a kindergarten teacher at Jack Hulland Elementary School. More than a teacher though, this woman is a superhero.
Learning so much more than just reading, writing and arithmetic Read More »
Yukoners Rosemary Oslund (l), Paige Hopkins, Emily Turner-Davis and Geri-Lee Buyck are heading to the Kingdom of eSwatini for 18 days to tell stories of
Telling a new story Read More »
hàtìnas.àxh Community School won 2019 Canada’s Coolest School Trip. A photo essay shares Tlingit culture & promotes Tlingit language.
Teslin students win national award Read More »
Yukon Wildlife Preserve offers wildlife viewing, school programs, family passes, run/ski/walk events, Yukoner Day and holiday activities.
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Wren Brian was just 10 years old when the first X-Men movie came out in 2000. The film’s opening scene, set in the infamous Auschwitz
What would you do? Read More »
Located on the northeastern corner of Ellesmere Island in Nunavut, Quttinirpaaq National Park is Canada’s northernmost national park. Until recently it was virtually inaccessible to
Google the Top of the World Read More »
Chris Dufour’s decision to enrol in the Yukon School of Visual Arts (SOVA) in 2017 turned out to be a good one. Based on an
SOVA grad wins regional prize in national competition Read More »
Last year, when I arrived in the Yukon, I saw an article on the Ember Fire Academy, a Yukon Government Protective Service program. There were
Igniting their passion to fight fire Read More »
All three Yukon participants in the 2018 Canada Wide Science Fair have brought home medals
Canada Wide Science Fair Winners Read More »
Yukon women … hunting, fishing, harvesting, bonding. 20 women in outdoor workshops developing Yukon hunting skills and knowledge.
Yukon women … hunting, fishing, harvesting, bonding Read More »
Skydiving has always been popular and it has just now come back on the scene in Yukon, thanks to Skydive BC agreeing to come north to teach classes.
Bucket List: Skydive in the Yukon Read More »
Kristin Link is a visual artist based in McCarthy, Alaska, who works in natural history and science art. She creates interpretive signs and educational material about nature.
Alkan Air offers the chance to try flying through their Discovery Flights. Alkan Air Flight School opened three years ago and Jenna Collee, chief flight instructor, said the Discovery Flights get people interested in flying.
When discussing the global plastic pollution, things can often seem bleak. That is not the case at Yukon Montessori School, where, in Kelly Scott’s Lower Elementary class, the future looks bright. Very bright.
Yukon Montessori School battles plastic pollution Read More »
On May 25, students from all over the Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, and the Northwest Territories gathered in Whitehorse at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre, in celebration of the forty-third annual First Nations graduation.
A record-breaking class at the forty-third annual First Nations graduation Read More »
A team of facilitators from the Stream of Dreams program was in Dawson this week to promote environmental stewardship and facilitate a community art project.
When Bailey Rumbolt first arrived at the Boys and Girls Club of Yukon (BGCY) in 2015, she would never have guessed that it would lead her to big changes in her life.
Building character, helping youth Read More »
No other service provider understands the demands of motherhood more than the Child Development Centre (CDC). As a result, the Child Development Centre is having a fundraiser on May 12 to celebrate the family CEO.
Sipping tea for a good cause Read More »
The Yukon is a pretty incredible place, but with so much wide, empty wilderness, few people and limited technology capacity in backcountry areas, it’s important to remember to prepare, plan and train before you venture out there.
Are you prepared to survive Yukon’s wilderness? Read More »
Owen Laukkanen is unabashedly a writer of commercial fiction, also known as “genre” fiction, having produced a novel every year since The Professionals came out (and was nominated for four major genre awards) in 2012.
Owen Laukkanen: “Keep writing and edit your own work ruthlessly” Read More »
The Yukon Chamber of Mines has prioritized outreach and community engagement as part of their programming. Heading into its 10th year, the annual Mining and
Celebrating the role of mining in the Yukon Read More »
Newfoundland and Labrador writer Michael Winter will be a mentor at the 2018 Yukon Young Authors’ Conference at F.H. Collins Secondary School May 3, 4
Michael Winter: Keeping track of things in the world Read More »
PHOTO: Dan Davidson The Yukon Writers’ Festival takes place May 2 through 5, with events throughout the Yukon In 1990, a number of organizations
Gearing up to explore ideas and the written word Read More »
Look at My book, with Michael Brooks & Nicole Edwards, has retro-feel, and it focuses on the skills that children need to learn to read.
Edu-tainment for kids, Yukon-style Read More »
Students from Holy Family Elementary School wrote, performed, and produced their very own CD.
Music and learning Read More »
More than 200 Yukon students gathered at F.H. Collins Secondary School to participate in the territory’s Destination Imagination Yukon Tournament.
Creative learning heads outside of Whitehorse Read More »
Multilingual Quebec musicians Andrée Levesque-Sioui and Kyra Shaughnessy are in the Yukon this month for a series of workshops with high-school students. The workshops are aimed at promoting bilingualism in the Yukon and are conducted in French and the Huron-Wendat First Nation language.
Teaching language through song from Québec to the Yukon Read More »
The annual Youth Art Enrichment program, now entering its 17th year, is an annual four-day intensive art program for Yukon youth, hosted by the Klondike
For the past two years, Yukon College student Cheyenne Bradley has been working at the McIntyre Creek Salmon Incubation Site while taking classes at the College.
Increasing the chance of survival Read More »
ResearChats, devised by Northern Studies Instructor Amanda Graham and Chemistry Instructor Ernie Prokopchuk, are weekly opportunities for researchers from all disciplines to share ideas and learn from one another. They happen on Fridays from noon to 1 p.m., and everybody is invited to attend.
What do you think? Read More »
These feet were made for walking. It’s not just a song; it’s the basis for a lot of Jeddie Russell’s work at WalkOn Foot Care, Whitehorse’s new foot care clinic located in the log skyscraper.
All she is saying is ‘Give Feet a Chance’ Read More »
Chris Gishler, owner and operator of Equinox Adventures, has spent the last 15 years building and developing his outdoor adventure and education company as the
Helping the community climb to new heights Read More »
It’s the year of the woman, ladies. In the height of the #MeToo movement, Times Up, and many other global shifts, women are taking a stand and making change by acknowledging that we face unique challenges and tackling them head on.
Unlearning for success Read More »
As part of this year’s 16 Days to End Gender-based Violence campaign, former BC Lions player and 2011 Grey Cup Champion, J.R. LaRose will be returning to the Yukon.
Teaching kids about respect Read More »
Volume 44 of The Northern Review contains the complete list of the papers from The North and the First World War Conference that was held in Whitehorse, and in Dawson City, May 9-12 2016.
The Northern Review remembers World War I Read More »
Katherine McCallum performs The Syringa Tree, Nov 8 to 26 at the Courts Theatre
One woman – 24 characters Read More »
Rhiannon Russell: You opened in June 2016. How has the first year of business been? Luann Baker-Johnson: Absolutely spectacular. The community support is phenomenal. We
In talks with Luann Baker-Johnson Read More »
If something isn’t working, try differently, not harder. Art therapist Zoë Armstrong lives by these words, but last fall, she embodied this expression even further:
They’re here to help Read More »
It’s September, and as the leaves start to turn and the streets become empty of tourists, transient workers who have lived in Dawson City for
It’s over: Dawson Winter Read More »
Let’s All Learn Gwich’in With Allan Benjamin from Old Crow Gwich’in Expressions: Gwich’in Ginjik Native Language Dinjii zhuh ginjik jihtth’ak I understand Native language Lée
Let’s All Learn Gwich’in Read More »
When talking about the location of the Yukon School of Visual Arts (Yukon SOVA) in Dawson City, two issues are often raised: What does the
Any discussion of the Yukon School of Visual Arts begins with a couple of questions: What is it? Why is it in Dawson? The first
Congratulations SOVA! Read More »
Yukon Search and Rescue (YSAR) is a volunteer-run organisation that provides ground and water search and rescue support for the territory. Prior to 2014 each
Yukon Search and Rescue: The Basics Read More »
Heather Newman graduated from high school in 2007 from Robina State High School on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. Not exactly in 2009 and
Experiencing the Beauty of Canada Read More »
Martha Henderson didn’t expect to get one of the six Young Nature Leadership Grants awarded by Nature Canada this year. “I’m a bit stressed honestly,”
Girls Gone Wild(erness) Read More »
With summer approaching quickly, parents are faced with a familiar question: Where do I want my kids to spend their days while I am at
The Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow Read More »
As I was trying on new glasses a few weeks ago at Northern Lights Optometry, fashion specialist Katie Pope helped me. I liked her instantly
Class of 2009: Katie Pope Read More »
It might be called a “bowl,” but in this competition, you won’t see any kickoffs, quarterbacks, punted balls or wide receivers. You will, however, see
The Super Bowl of Ethics Read More »
Built in 1987, the Yukon College Library opened in 1988. It’s a place of constant change and with a budget for renovations in the area
From Library to Learning Commons Read More »
Trekking around the vast wilderness behind my grandparents home, I remember my grandma taking me through the wilderness teaching me about traditional medicines. I loved
Thank You, Grandma Read More »
This past fall they also did the Government of Yukon Agricultural Branch’s North of 60 Conference banquet and sourced almost 90 per cent of the
Great Food from the College Kitchen Read More »
Teresa Kozakewick grew up in Alberta. Raised by a father who had a passion for food, she had always been drawn to cooking. She enjoyed
Cooking Up a Career Read More »
According to Darwin Murray, after sitting in a desk all day, it is fun to get up and run, play games and meet new people
Fun and Games After School Read More »
Krystal McKenna, a Grade 1 teacher at Jack Hulland Elementary School, sets young authors off on a great writing adventure. At the beginning of the
Looking for the Next Margaret Atwood Read More »
The more scientists, experts, and the general public collectively study the concept of gender, the more questions arise. And in the realm of high school,
The event’s honoured figure, Sam Johnston, is a venerated elder within the Teslin Community. He has been a politician, athlete and former chief of the
Butterflies, Ravens and Tlingit Princesses – Oh My! Read More »
Don’t expect your little one to always sit still to read a book. Toddler’s move around. It is what they do. So don’t worry if
Fun Family Literacy Tips! Read More »
Along with Cause Canada’s founder Paul Carrick and a local guide, the men will visit the projects and activities they are helping to fund. In
Riding Motorcycles for a Good Cause Read More »
Since graduating from Porter Creek Secondary Nicolai Bronikowski has been working on ship design and transit studies. Through his work in Finland, Russia and Canada
A Yukoner at Heart with a Lot to Give Read More »
The student population studying for finals are fascinating creatures. Next, there is a dietary shift in students, where once semi-nutritious meals are replaced by caffeine
’Tis The Examination Season Read More »
Yukon College is expanding their offerings in one the hottest (pardon the pun) arenas today: climate change. Often described as one of the greatest challenges
A Change in the Climate Read More »
There are many excellent training opportunities available to aspiring Yukon filmmakers of all levels, through several different organizations. The Screen Production Yukon Association (SPYA) is
Finessing Filmmaking Skills Read More »
Space, science and sci-fi is one of the strongest current trends in popular media, from the rebooted version of Carl Sagan’s Cosmos and the new
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Calls to Action task all sectors of Canadian society to make changes that will affect “the way things are
Literacy begins as a newborn – long before a child enters school. Literacy starts in the home with families. Your child is never too young
Family Fun Literacy Tips Read More »
I have Marie write out her full name for me. ‘Achtymichuk.’ It’s Ukrainian, where her dad is from. I compliment her on her beautiful handwriting.
What Happened to the Kids? Read More »
Welcome to What’s Up Yukon’s first mad libs. With winter on the horizon, it’s time to renew our
Celebratory Mad Libs Read More »
Jess and Brady are happily married. Their love story began like many others – they got to know each other while working shifts together at
Learning, Living and Loving Read More »
The school year is well and truly underway by now. There is a lot of enthusiastic, energetic and creative learning happening all over the territory.
The ABCs of Planning for Student Success Read More »
From November 2 to 5, youth from all over the Yukon will be converging on Dawson City to hone their art skills in the 16th
Calling All Arty Teens Read More »
Falen Johnson doesn’t know where the expression “salt baby” came from, but it’s a moniker the First Nations actor-turned-playwright acquired at birth. “I don’t remember
Exploring Identity Read More »
Harvest time. At the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in (TH) Teaching and Working Farm, there will be a feast to celebrate a summer’s worth of hard work.
As the summer comes to an end, I reflect on my first day as a homeschooler. It marked the day of a wonderful beginning of a new chapter.
Back to school? Not for Me Read More »
In a second-floor office of Alkan Air, there is a bulletin board that holds photos of pilots with their aircraft. The pilots are smiling –
Learning to fly just got easier Read More »
“They just don’t stop!” That’s the coordinator of the Yukon Cello Project, Nico Stephenson, describing the energy and enthusiasm his students bring to music class
Cello Lessons in the Communities Read More »
“I thought no one cared.” This Yukon College student can be forgiven for being surprised. Just over 10 per cent of students at this institution
Yukon College won’t give up on you Read More »
The late Alex VanBibber had a favourite refrain: “An outdoor life is a healthy life.” This is according to his friend, Harvey Jessop. Jessop wrote
Continuing the Legacy of Alex VanBibber Read More »
“Dänch’á Éh ma,” I begin the conversation with my mother in a standard Southern Tutchone greeting, uncertain and nervous about my speaking abilities. “Éyigē shrō
Learning her Mom’s Language Read More »
When I was a kid my mom ran a park in the southern interior of British Columbia. Mabel Lake Provincial Park. Mabel Lake is remote
What’s Up in the Sky Read More »
Stargazing has long been part of the human psyche. For thousands of years, we – and our ancestors before us – have turned our eyes
Yukon Astronomical Society wants to make Whitehorse the Science-Centre of the North Read More »
Another new initiative has sprung up on the Carcross Commons. Near the totem pole stands an off-white canvas wall tent. Inside, it’s set up as
The Tagish Kwan Photo Parlour Read More »
Kids and horses, life doesn’t get much better than that. 4-H is thriving in the Yukon. We are the Spirit Riders 4-H Horse Club, based
4-H is Good for Kids Read More »
There are numerous ways to get into yoga – just ask any of the instructors at the newly-opened Soulstice Yoga Studio in Dawson City.
A Passion for Yoga Read More »
I came to the Yukon in the spring of 2012 and that August I noticed a full-page story in the Yukon News saying that more North
Gluten-Free to be You and Me Read More »
Grammar jokes are all over the internet: How do you console a grammarphile? Pat them gently on the back, saying “there, their, they’re” Let’s eat,
It’s About You’re Grammar: Messages from a Dessert Island Read More »
February is known as Black History Month, March is known as Women’s History Month. In the Yukon, January could be known as Yukon History Month.
Explore, Dance, and Learn Read More »
One of the very first things that Yukoner Liam Campbell did when he arrived in India was land himself an invitation. “Within two hours of
Becoming A Role Model in India Read More »
As the days become shorter and colder, the desire to hibernate like a bear becomes stronger. Those dealing with stress, anxiety or depression may be
Making A Choice to Think Positive Thoughts Read More »
Many Yukoners are involved in global issues and a series of talks at the Kwanlin Dϋn Cultural Centre brings their international experiences home. The Yukon
Thinking Like a Global Citizen Read More »
When my nephew was six he ran a grocery store. He sorted cans of fruit, vegetables and soup. He priced each can and stocked shelves.
On the first day of kindergarten I didn’t know what to expect; playtime was now scheduled between certain hours and, in order to sit in
It is up to the orienteer to choose the routes between controls. The key to staying on track is to look at the map often,
Orienteering: What to do when Things Go Wrong Read More »
“ABC Quick Check.” It is a phrase that easily rolls off the tongue of Peter Czerny. “ABC Quick Check.” Before starting a season of riding
Bike maintenance is Easy as ‘ABC Quick Check’ Read More »
Whoever said learning can’t be fun has never been part of the Chickadees program in Whitehorse. Designed for toddlers aged between three and five, this
Tykes for Chickadees Read More »
“When I was coming up through the trade, journeymen carpenters were these grey-haired ninjas … Yodas,” says Bill Johnstone, a Whitehorse carpenter. “But I’ve worked
Carpenters can be a ‘certified’ success Read More »
Two teams of Yukon students will travel outside the territory this spring after strong performances at the Destination Imagination Yukon tournament on February 28. Destination
Destination B.C. and Destination Tennessee! Read More »
‘Road-schooling’ is the concept of using travel, either by itself or in concert with a curriculum, to educate a child. It brings learning to life
Learning is Everywhere Read More »
According to Statisics Canada, the average undergraduate tuition fee for 2013-2014 is $5,772. If your teenager wants to attend post-secondary away from home, then add
It Pays to Go to School Read More »
The experiential programs at Whitehorse’s Wood Street School are known for providing practical, hands-on learning to those students lucky enough to get in. Each of
Focused Programs For Focused Students Read More »
The Yukon College offers a few paths towards a career – even if you don’t know what you want to do, yet. Dibble-dabbling in classes,
At Least 3 Ways To Use The College Read More »
My connections to the educational systems in Canada and Swaziland are both significant. Here in Canada I spent 25 years in public education in B.C.
Is It Really That Bad? Read More »
As a new season approaches, have you ever asked yourself, “I wonder what’s up with the natural world, at this moment, where I live?” My
What’s Up With Nature Around Whitehorse Read More »
There is a new program that has started in Tagish, it’s called the Homeschool Social. I interviewed the recreation director, Colin Hickman, and three Penner
Yukon Girl: The Homeschool Social in Tagish Read More »
Dear Readers, Charley Sprucetip and I have parted ways. Fortunately, I have found an absolutely delightful and charming writing partner, Johnny Snowshoe, who has years
Northern Romance, November 21, 2013 Read More »
Joanne Rice wants everyone to know that May 11 to 17 is Mining … and Geology … Week. “It’s because when people think of mining
The science and fun of Mining and Geology Week Read More »
Cleaning out filing cabinets might have been a good idea 30 years ago, but it’s left the Yukon Employee Union (YEU) STEP student with a
Knowing Where We’ve Come From Read More »
Most teachers prepare for class with chalkboards, hour-by-hour lesson plans, and neatly aligned desks. Stan Njootli, Sr.’s preparation involves jerry cans, tarps and well-maintained boat
Hunting for High School in Old Crow Read More »
“It is so important for kids to be outside and to connect with nature,” says Karin Grenier. “And one way to do that is for
Dog Sledders Hope To Get Students Mushy About The Sport Read More »
My first introduction to the CHAOS program involved driving up Grey Mountain to meet a group of grade 9 students and educators as they completed
Seeing With Both Eyes Read More »
Editor’s Note: Amber Church’s assignment was to gather some impressions of Yukon Educational Theatre’s latest production from a few young audience members who saw it
Getting the Message Read More »
On my second day on board ship we saw a cow and calf blue whale,” says Emerald Kains. “The opportunity to share a moment with
Witnessing Arctic Change Read More »
Fourteen lucky young Yukoners will get the opportunity to take part in an outdoor education camp this July for free. The Yukon Fish and Game
Pushing Their Limits Read More »
This is the first column in a monthly series in which Jim Kenyon will answer readers’ questions about animals and animal care. As in any
So, just what is a vet? Read More »
TEACHERS They teach our little creatures that’s why we have teachers. They teach them to read an’ write and of course to be polite. When
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Teachers” Read More »
What do pictures of people’s houses, art workshops, guest speakers and sandwiches have in common with each other and the concept of multiculturalism? Yukon College
Connecting Cultures Read More »
