Together, we thrive on the Traditional Territories of 14 Yukon First Nations.
At YukonU, we honour and respect the cultures, languages, heritage, Traditional Knowledge and worldviews of Yukon First Nations.
In our commitment to decolonizing education, we infuse our programming, research, services and student life with Indigenous Traditional Knowledge, perspectives, and ways of knowing, being and doing.
First Nations Initiatives
Dedicated to integrating an understanding and awareness of Yukon First Nation culture, traditions and history across YukonU.
Yukon First Nations Core Competency
Increase your understanding and awareness of Yukon First Nations history, culture and journey towards self-determination.
Indigenous support services
We offer support to all Indigenous learners—from navigating university processes and First Nations funding to general inquiries and personal support.
Indigenous Governance
Programming that offers the skills, experience and knowledge you need to affect real change in the North, and beyond.
Elders on Campus
Elders on Campus share their experience and knowledge with us in classrooms and on the land—through beading circles, campfires, story telling and more!
Community. Collaboration. Research.
Our research draws on Western science and Indigenous Knowledge to share innovative northern solutions.
Institute of Indigenous Self-Determination
Founded with the advocacy, commitment and consultation of all 14 Yukon First Nations, our mandate is to support First Nations leaders and to prepare the leaders of tomorrow. Through our nationally recognized Indigenous initiatives and strong partnerships with local First Nations, we emphasize the importance of finding northern solutions to northern problems.