Resources

The Yukon is a land of trailblazers in Aboriginal self-government. Since 1995, 11 of Yukon's 14 First Nations have become self-governing, and account for more than half of the national total of self-governing First Nations. 

In this podcast series, Voices of Vision: Yukon Aboriginal Self-Government, some of the key people who have been involved in the continuing journey of self-government and implementation share their stories in their own words.

The podcast series, Voices of Vision: Yukon Aboriginal Self-Government, was created in partnership with the Council of Yukon First Nations, the Government of Yukon, the Government of Canada and Self-Governing Yukon First Nations.

Each First Nation in their Final Agreement names areas within their Traditional Territories that are designated as Special Management Areas. Working with Government of Yukon and Government of Canada, they develop joint management plans for these areas.

Learn more about how the Agreements are being implemented to create and protect territorial parks, national parks, and other natural areas of the Yukon.

This resource shares stories and case studies that showcase the Agreements in action to support people in understanding these documents and their role in the Yukon's daily and future life.

Chapter 13 of the Final Agreements is all about Heritage, which includes the designation and protection of historic sites.

The sites are locations that have shaped a way of life for Yukon First Nations and throughout Yukon’s history. They are the places that were used for fishing or hunting, where villages and gathering places stood, or were strategic locations for trading and other activities. Many of these sites are landmarks within Yukon communities and are connected with remarkable people or events in our history.

This resource shares case studies and stories of historic sites that have been designated through the Agreements and shares easy-to-understand information about what the Agreements are and how they impact the daily and future life of the Yukon.

Community Education and Employment Support is a unique, culturally relevant program which will prepare you to effectively function in front-line education and employment support roles within First Nation governments and other organizations. You will gain the knowledge and skills required to support individuals through their education and employment pathways.

The program consists of 10, 3-credit courses that can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. The first course is offered face-to-face (September 9-13, 2019), while all other courses may be accessed through a combination of online and blended delivery options to allow students to access the program from their communities. 

Students will build knowledge and skills to apply in practice and will develop relationships with their cohort that will enhance resources, sharing, support, and mentorship opportunities.

Coursework Topics:

• Wellness and Self-Care
• Communication
• Computer and Office Fundamentals
• Case Management
• Professionalism and Ethics
• Project Management and Event Planning
• Further exploration into a specific area of interest in the field of education and employment support, through an elective course and a capstone project

Admission Requirements:

• English 11; OR 
• Mature student status with acceptable scores on College Assessments and Computer Placement Test.

Career Opportunities:

The Community Education and Employment Support program will prepare graduates for increased capacity and employment in communities as front-line staff such as:

• Community Education Liaison Coordinators (CELC)
• Education Support Workers (ESW)
• Education Outreach Coordinators (EOC)
• Employment Training Officers (ETO)

The program is also an opportunity for employed individuals to take courses as part of their professional development plan.   

Need resources to teach people about Yukon First Nations land claims and self-government agreements in your school, home or workplace?

Need to know how these agreements are making a difference for all Yukoners? Want to share stories about how Yukon is mapping the way?

Mapping the Way has a variety of educational resources available including infographics, videos, podcasts, displays and articles. Check out a Catalogue of Mapping the Way educational resources, and explore the Mapping the Way website.

Mapping the Way is a public education partnership initiative between the 11 self-governing Yukon First Nations, the Council of Yukon First Nations, and the governments of Yukon and Canada to celebrate and raise awareness about Yukon First Nation land claims and self-government.

In 2016, the Training Policy Committee contracted a literature review of indigenous nation rebuilding, which took a comprehensive look at what has been written about the process of rebuilding nations, including the essential training areas, and what are the best training models and approaches for Yukon First Nations to adapt and use. The intention was also to have a final document which would provide First Nations with easy access to well-researched rationale they can reference when planning training and applying for funding.