Breaking the Dawn
Reconciliation Framework
In planning for reconciliation through re-education, this document draws from generations of Yukon First Nations pedagogical practices – prayer, story, song, weaving, dreaming – available in materials and recordings from, or prepared for, the Yukon Native Language Centre, Council of Yukon Indians (now Council of Yukon First Nations) and Yukon College (now Yukon University). Much of the thinking, dialoguing, and dreaming that is reflected in this document - the Reconciliation Framework – happened long before our institution became a university. This document is simply reawakening the knowledge and memories of the land and the ancestors so that we all “learn to respect and talk to each other.” This is the meaning of reconciliation through re-education.
Becoming
Strategic Plan 2022-2027
We are in an exciting place of transformation at Yukon University; the place between what is, and what is yet to come. To imagine this future, we drew on the strength and pride of our past and we opened our hearts to the fullest of possibility. We also reached deep into the core of our existence and reminded ourselves of all that could not be compromised. Now, as we step confidently into our future, we aspire to create change, to make tomorrow better, and to boldly, humbly lead Canada’s North.
Academic Plan
Yukon University’s Academic Plan advances the bold and aspirational vision of our Strategic Plan. It deepens our commitment to offering programs and research in the North that contribute to a prosperous, inclusive and sustainable future for northern communities and reinforces the importance of trades training, access programs, lifelong learning and community programs at Yukon University.
Strategic Enrolment Management Plan
Yukon University’s inaugural Strategic Enrolment Management Plan (2025-2030) supports our Academic Plan in its focus on eliminating barriers to enrolment and supporting our students to have the best possible experience. Our goals are intended to uphold the aspirations of our Reconciliation Framework, Breaking the Dawn: Reimagining Reconciliation through Re-education, which confirms our responsibility to ensure a strong sense of belonging for all Indigenous Yukon University learners. Informed by our values and in response to our enrolment targets, four goals have been identified that confirm where we are prioritizing change.
Yukon University Accountability Framework
In September 2025, Yukon Government approved and adopted the Yukon University Accountability Framework. This framework was developed collaboratively by Yukon University and Yukon Government and included consultation with Yukon First Nations. Approval and adoption by Yukon Government followed review and approval by Yukon University’s Board of Governors.
The Yukon University Accountability Framework establishes accountability and performance measures, as required under the Yukon University Act, and will guide how Yukon University demonstrates its accountabilities in carrying out its legislated purposes. Each year, Yukon University’s reporting against the performance measures in the Accountability Framework and the university’s Annual Report should be viewed in concert, as two parts of a whole. Together, the Accountability Framework and the Annual Report demonstrate the university’s accountability to Yukon First Nations and Yukon government through a balance of quantitative metrics and narrative, sharing stories of impact.
Land Use Plan
The Ayamdigut Campus Master Plan was initiated to provide a bold, innovative direction to optimize the potential of the institution. It builds on the Strategic Plan and the Education Plan to reflect our unique aspirations.
Yukon College Socioeconomic Profile 2016
The purpose of this study is to first quantify the direct and secondary economic impacts of Yukon College through its spending and employment as well as student and visitor off-campus spending.