YAWC strives to promote, model, and employ learning, development opportunities, and social innovations that embody decolonization, healing from trauma, wellness, cultural protection, and assembly in support of reconciliation and self-determination for and of Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people.
YAWC Initiatives
- Indigenous Skills, Employment & Training (ISET) Program
- We Can Cook! Project
- Lifeskills to Leadership Employment Training Project
- Medicine from the Land Teaching Modules Project
Community Initiatives
Yukon Scholarships & Awards
There are many grants available to support clientele in short- and long-term education and training programs. To learn more, visit Yukon Government’s education page for a list of Yukon Scholarships & Awards.
Indspire Grants
Indspire provides financial support for Indigenous students across Canada to help them in completing their post-secondary education. Since 2004, Indspire has awarded over $115 Million to more than 37,500 students.
NIB Trust Fund
NIB Trust supports education programs aimed at healing, reconciliation, and knowledge building. The goal of the NIB Trust Fund is to help First Nations and Métis people, organizations, and communities address the long-lasting impacts of the Indian Residential Schools system and support education programs aimed at healing and reconciliation over many years.
Training & Employment Support
Employment Opportunities
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Employment Central
Job seekers offer additional support for resume writing, interview assistance, career counselling, and more call.Call 867-393-8270 |
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Skookum Jim Friendship Centre -Youth Employment Centre
Call 867-633-7680 ext. 1013 Providing services to all youth between the ages of 15-30 and transitioning to work. Drop-in Centre with access to a computer, fax machine, photocopier, phone. Career development support for resume & cover letter writing, interview prep, job searching and employment placement. |
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YuWin Website yuwin.ca YuWIN The Yukon Work Information Network, managed by the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce, is an online employment resource for employers and job seekers. Find up-to-date sources of job opportunities in the Yukon. Employers of all kinds, including private businesses, First Nation and municipal governments, and community organizations. |
Training Support
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Charity Village Website charityvillage.com |
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Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) - Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Program Call 667-6162 ext 1001 Website nwac.ca The NWAC ISET program helps Indigenous women and gender-diverse individuals to participate in economic opportunities fully. Through NWAC’s agreement with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), we can provide support such as tuition, living allowance, childcare, job starts and other resources to help Indigenous women reach their employment and skills training goals. The ISET program Yukon regional applications are coordinated through the Yukon Aboriginal Women's Council Office in Whitehorse. |
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Volunteer Bénévoles Yukon
Call 867-456-4304 Website volunteeryukon.ca Providing training and resources to individuals and organizations. |
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Western U Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children
Call 519-661-2111 ext. 80077 Website vawlearningnetwork.ca Webinars on gender-based violence (e.g. intimate partner violence, sexual violence), trauma-and violence-informed practice, health promotion, and child maltreatment are co-hosted by the Learning Network and Knowledge Hub. |
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Yukon Learn Society Call 1-888-668-6280 Website yukonlearn.com Currently offering a combination of free technology courses via Zoom and COVID-19 safe one-on-one or person tutoring by appointment. Join us for a weekly drop-in computer session open Mondays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. |
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Yukon Government Apprenticeship Program
Call 867-456-3867 Website yukon.ca |
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Yukon University Call 1-800-661-0504 Website yukonu.ca |
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Yukon Women in Trades & Technology (YWITT)
Call 867-667-4441
Website yukonwitt.org
Offering a variety of year-round programs that centralize the experiences of women and girls. Programs provide experiential activities that build skills in trades and technology. Teach confidence and promote community building in women-centred spaces. Explore trades and technology careers through instruction by local tradespeople and tech experts who are primarily women. |
Youth & Family Opportunities
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Boys and Girls Club of Yukon Call 867-393-2824 Website bgcyukon.com A safe and supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life through personal and social development programs. |
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Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) - Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Program Call 667-6162 ext 1001 Website nwac.ca The NWAC ISET program helps Indigenous women and gender-diverse individuals to participate in economic opportunities fully. Through NWAC’s agreement with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), we can provide support such as tuition, living allowance, childcare, job starts and other resources to help Indigenous women reach their employment and skills training goals. The ISET program Yukon regional applications are coordinated through the Yukon Aboriginal Women's Council Office in Whitehorse. |
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Whitehorse Individual Learning Centre
Call 867-667-8288 Website ilc.yukonschools.ca |
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Youth Achievement Centre (YAC) Call 800-661-0408 ext. 3759 Day and after-school programs that promote trust, respect and responsibility. These programs are for youth-at-risk and young people in the youth justice system. In addition, YAC can provide transportation if your child needs support getting to school, YAC, or work. |
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Yukon Government Apprenticeship Program
Call 867-456-3867 Website yukon.ca |
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Yukon Women in Trades & Technology (YWITT)
Call 867-667-4441
Website yukonwitt.org
Offering a variety of year-round programs that centralize the experiences of women and girls. Programs provide experiential activities that build skills in trades and technology. Teach confidence and promote community building in women-centred spaces. Explore trades and technology careers through instruction by local tradespeople and tech experts who are primarily women. |
Entrepreneurship Support
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Canada Revenue Agency Call 1-833-615-2383 Tax assessments, benefits, and personal and business services. |
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Yukon-based business entrepreneurship training, development, and financial services to Yukon and northern BC residents. Offering support for COVID19- an emergency relief program for Indigenous business owners through the Indigenous Business Stabilization program. |
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Yukonstruct Call 867-457-0150 Website www.yukonstruct.com/startup/ Business support services, conferences, boot camps, networking events, office spaces. |
Contact Us
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Sue Christianson, ISET Program Coordinator Phone: (867) 667-6162 ext. 1001 | Toll Free: 1-866-667-6162 Email: isetcoordinator@yawc.ca |
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Sue meets clients where they are at in their personal and professional development journey. She will:
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