The voices of Yukoners

Angela Code"It is time that we as Northerners take control of our education, how we raise our children and what services we see here. Instead of focusing on the things we lack in the North, we need to focus on our capabilities as Northerners. We do need western education, but we so desperately need to improve the education and Indigenous ways of being, ways of knowing and our values."

Angela Code
Our Voices (community partner)


Shirley Adamson"When I hear what is being planned, I think of the youth I work with in group homes and at the Young Offenders Facility, and how amazing this opportunity is going to be for them. Thank you for bringing this together."

Shirley Adamson
Tagish Kwan Elder


Roberta Wally"Our self-government agreements provide a lot of opportunities and potential. Education is how we are able to show up to these big meetings and represent our First Nations and represent our ancestors."

Roberta Wally
Carcross/Tagish First Nation youth


Tosh Southwick"I believe in this learning partnership. The Mastercard Foundation and the Rideau Hall Foundation have listened deeply and humbly. They have heard what we need and how they can help support our students."

Tosh Southwick
Executive Director of First Nations Initiatives & Community Engagement, Yukon University


Ranj Pillai"You’ve picked the right people. Yukon College has always punched above its weight, led the way and delivered."

The Honourable Ranj Pillai
Yukon Deputy Premier & Minister of Economic Development


David Silas"My instructors and counsellors at Yukon College heard my goal and helped me navigate post-secondary programs and courses to stay on track and reach it. I would not be where I am today without the support this learning partnership aims to provide."

David Silas
Bachelor of Science student & Selkirk First Nation citizen