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Early Years is hiring a Visitor in Haines Junction and an Admin Assistant in Whitehorse!!!
Join this fabulous team supporting Indigenous families with young kids!
www.yfned.ca/jobs for more info.
Join this fabulous team supporting Indigenous families with young kids!
www.yfned.ca/jobs for more info.
February 13, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Early Years is hiring a Visitor in Haines Junction and an Admin Assistant in Whitehorse!!!
Join this fabulous team supporting Indigenous families with young kids!
www.yfned.ca/jobs for more info.
Join this fabulous team supporting Indigenous families with young kids!
www.yfned.ca/jobs for more info.
Last week, YFNED’s MTU hosted their first of three mini-drum making and painting workshops to support their hockey team, the Champagne-Aishihik Storm!
In collaboration with CAFN’s education department, we are teaching kids how to cut and thread drum hide and then paint them
[email protected]
In collaboration with CAFN’s education department, we are teaching kids how to cut and thread drum hide and then paint them
[email protected]
February 5, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Last week, YFNED’s MTU hosted their first of three mini-drum making and painting workshops to support their hockey team, the Champagne-Aishihik Storm!
In collaboration with CAFN’s education department, we are teaching kids how to cut and thread drum hide and then paint them
[email protected]
In collaboration with CAFN’s education department, we are teaching kids how to cut and thread drum hide and then paint them
[email protected]
Our Early Years Whitehorse February calendar is here with some great events coming up this month—including a quill workshop for families on Friday! Registration is required for visits and events as space is limited. Please email [email protected] or speak with your Visitor to join us.
February 3, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Our Early Years Whitehorse February calendar is here with some great events coming up this month—including a quill workshop for families on Friday! Registration is required for visits and events as space is limited. Please email [email protected] or speak with your Visitor to join us.
This Saturday marks our first Family Feast of 2026—and it’s a special one! Whitehorse-based families with Indigenous children aged 0–18 are invited to join us for a Valentine’s-themed brunch at Elijah Smith School from 11 am to 1 pm. We look forward to sharing a meal together 💕
February 3, 2026 at 7:18 PM
This Saturday marks our first Family Feast of 2026—and it’s a special one! Whitehorse-based families with Indigenous children aged 0–18 are invited to join us for a Valentine’s-themed brunch at Elijah Smith School from 11 am to 1 pm. We look forward to sharing a meal together 💕
We’re seeking additional donations for the Silent Auction at our 7th Annual First Nation Education Conference Gala Event. All proceeds benefit First Nations Grad—help us make this year’s celebration unforgettable!
For more info or to donate, please contact [email protected].
For more info or to donate, please contact [email protected].
January 29, 2026 at 11:01 PM
We’re seeking additional donations for the Silent Auction at our 7th Annual First Nation Education Conference Gala Event. All proceeds benefit First Nations Grad—help us make this year’s celebration unforgettable!
For more info or to donate, please contact [email protected].
For more info or to donate, please contact [email protected].
This week our First Nation Education Advocates worked with the awesome staff and kids at Holy Family Elementary to run a culture camp.
All kids at the school from K-7 participated in the jam-packed 4-day workshop.
All kids at the school from K-7 participated in the jam-packed 4-day workshop.
January 23, 2026 at 8:53 PM
This week our First Nation Education Advocates worked with the awesome staff and kids at Holy Family Elementary to run a culture camp.
All kids at the school from K-7 participated in the jam-packed 4-day workshop.
All kids at the school from K-7 participated in the jam-packed 4-day workshop.
YFNED is hiring an HR Specialist! Be part of this excellent team that is the backbone of our hopping organization.
For more info and to apply: www.yfned.ca/jobs
For more info and to apply: www.yfned.ca/jobs
January 22, 2026 at 10:00 PM
YFNED is hiring an HR Specialist! Be part of this excellent team that is the backbone of our hopping organization.
For more info and to apply: www.yfned.ca/jobs
For more info and to apply: www.yfned.ca/jobs
At record speed, our 7th Annual First Nation Education Conference is now SOLD OUT for in-person participants. You can still grab a spot for online participation at: whova.com/portal/regis...
January 22, 2026 at 6:44 PM
At record speed, our 7th Annual First Nation Education Conference is now SOLD OUT for in-person participants. You can still grab a spot for online participation at: whova.com/portal/regis...
Our first Indigenous parent workshop of 2026 is coming up on Wednesday, January 28! Our topic will be self-care, and include a hands-on (or feet-on!) activity of foot scrubs. Childminding, transportation, and dinner are provided. Interested in joining us? Speak with your Visitor to join us.
January 21, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Our first Indigenous parent workshop of 2026 is coming up on Wednesday, January 28! Our topic will be self-care, and include a hands-on (or feet-on!) activity of foot scrubs. Childminding, transportation, and dinner are provided. Interested in joining us? Speak with your Visitor to join us.
Early Years Whitehorse is hosting a group gathering this Saturday, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at 101–420 Range Road. Join us for stories from Elders and smudging. Lunch is included!
ℹ️ Let your Visitor know if you would like to join us, or email [email protected].
ℹ️ Let your Visitor know if you would like to join us, or email [email protected].
January 20, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Early Years Whitehorse is hosting a group gathering this Saturday, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at 101–420 Range Road. Join us for stories from Elders and smudging. Lunch is included!
ℹ️ Let your Visitor know if you would like to join us, or email [email protected].
ℹ️ Let your Visitor know if you would like to join us, or email [email protected].
The new year brings an exciting January calendar for Early Years Whitehorse🎉 We’ve got workshops, a group gathering and some fun craft nights lined up. Let your Visitor know if you’d like to join us—registration is required. Looking forward to seeing you in 2026!
January 5, 2026 at 4:21 PM
The new year brings an exciting January calendar for Early Years Whitehorse🎉 We’ve got workshops, a group gathering and some fun craft nights lined up. Let your Visitor know if you’d like to join us—registration is required. Looking forward to seeing you in 2026!
Happy Holidays from all YFNED staff!
Reminder our offices are closed from Dec.22 to Jan 2. See you in the New Year!
Reminder our offices are closed from Dec.22 to Jan 2. See you in the New Year!
December 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Happy Holidays from all YFNED staff!
Reminder our offices are closed from Dec.22 to Jan 2. See you in the New Year!
Reminder our offices are closed from Dec.22 to Jan 2. See you in the New Year!
Happy Holidays to all from everyone at YFNED!
December 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Happy Holidays to all from everyone at YFNED!
Reserve your table now for the Trade Show at the 7th annual First Nation Education Conference on Feb 26 & 27 at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre.
Contact [email protected] or call 867-667-6962 to reserve your table (with a $40 refundable deposit).
Contact [email protected] or call 867-667-6962 to reserve your table (with a $40 refundable deposit).
December 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Reserve your table now for the Trade Show at the 7th annual First Nation Education Conference on Feb 26 & 27 at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre.
Contact [email protected] or call 867-667-6962 to reserve your table (with a $40 refundable deposit).
Contact [email protected] or call 867-667-6962 to reserve your table (with a $40 refundable deposit).
The Mobile Therapeutic Unit is making drums at their staff retreat today! They are excited to learn from Brad Joe and use their new knowledge in the communities they serve.
December 15, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The Mobile Therapeutic Unit is making drums at their staff retreat today! They are excited to learn from Brad Joe and use their new knowledge in the communities they serve.
Sorry folks, we have to cancel next Monday evening's Sewing Circle again. There will be no Sewing Circle Drop-In at Early Years on Monday, December 15. We hope to see you with your beads and thread in January!
www.yfned.ca/earlyyears
www.yfned.ca/earlyyears
December 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Sorry folks, we have to cancel next Monday evening's Sewing Circle again. There will be no Sewing Circle Drop-In at Early Years on Monday, December 15. We hope to see you with your beads and thread in January!
www.yfned.ca/earlyyears
www.yfned.ca/earlyyears
We’re disappointed to share that today’s Early Years drop-in, scheduled for 11 am to 2 pm, has been cancelled. Our Early Years Whitehorse team hopes to see you next week instead. For more information about Early Years programs, visit yfned.ca/earlyyears. Stay warm out there! ☃️
December 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We’re disappointed to share that today’s Early Years drop-in, scheduled for 11 am to 2 pm, has been cancelled. Our Early Years Whitehorse team hopes to see you next week instead. For more information about Early Years programs, visit yfned.ca/earlyyears. Stay warm out there! ☃️
OPEN HOUSE TODAY! Come in from the cold for some festive cheer, a warm drink, and yummy snacks. The team at YFNED is excited to celebrate the holiday season with you!
Wednesday, Dec 10, 10am-4pm up on the third floor of 204 Black Street. See you soon!
Wednesday, Dec 10, 10am-4pm up on the third floor of 204 Black Street. See you soon!
December 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
OPEN HOUSE TODAY! Come in from the cold for some festive cheer, a warm drink, and yummy snacks. The team at YFNED is excited to celebrate the holiday season with you!
Wednesday, Dec 10, 10am-4pm up on the third floor of 204 Black Street. See you soon!
Wednesday, Dec 10, 10am-4pm up on the third floor of 204 Black Street. See you soon!
Warm up with us tomorrow (Wednesday Dec 10 from 10am - 4pm) at our cozy YFNED Open House gathering. There will be delicious snacks and hot drinks and prizes & fun activities for all. We can't think of a better way to beat the dark and cold than this. We look forward to seeing you all!
December 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Warm up with us tomorrow (Wednesday Dec 10 from 10am - 4pm) at our cozy YFNED Open House gathering. There will be delicious snacks and hot drinks and prizes & fun activities for all. We can't think of a better way to beat the dark and cold than this. We look forward to seeing you all!
CANCELLED! Our Drop-In Sewing Circle program (Mondays 5-7pm) at Early Years is cancelled for tonight.
Hope to see you at the next one!
www.yfned.ca/earlyyears
Hope to see you at the next one!
www.yfned.ca/earlyyears
December 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
CANCELLED! Our Drop-In Sewing Circle program (Mondays 5-7pm) at Early Years is cancelled for tonight.
Hope to see you at the next one!
www.yfned.ca/earlyyears
Hope to see you at the next one!
www.yfned.ca/earlyyears
CANCELLED! Our Drop-In Sewing Circle program (Mondays 5-7pm) at Early Years is cancelled for tonight.
Hope to see you at the next one!
www.yfned.ca/earlyyears
Hope to see you at the next one!
www.yfned.ca/earlyyears
December 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
CANCELLED! Our Drop-In Sewing Circle program (Mondays 5-7pm) at Early Years is cancelled for tonight.
Hope to see you at the next one!
www.yfned.ca/earlyyears
Hope to see you at the next one!
www.yfned.ca/earlyyears
Five days until our 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 [email protected].
📍 300-204 Black Street
📞 For more info, call 667-6962 or email [email protected].
December 5, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Five days until our 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 [email protected].
📍 300-204 Black Street
📞 For more info, call 667-6962 or email [email protected].
Exciting job opportunity! Our team of outside-the-box math advocates is expanding! For more info and to apply: www.yfned.ca/jobs
December 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Exciting job opportunity! Our team of outside-the-box math advocates is expanding! For more info and to apply: www.yfned.ca/jobs
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 🎓