Yukon University will present Mary Jane Jim with an honorary doctorate degree at the annual Convocation ceremony on Saturday, June 7 on Ayamdigut Campus. Jim has dedicated her life to healing and empowerment through culture, language, and traditional knowledge.
As a citizen of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN), Jim comes from a long line of Southern Tutchone/Tlingit Matriarchs. She is a respected Elder, community leader, and advocate for Yukon First Nations, drawing strength from her family and community.
Her leadership encompasses language preservation, land claims, and wellness initiatives. She has twice served as Vice Chief for the Assembly of First Nations Yukon Region and held a position on the executive of the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN), where she is also honoured on the Wall of Honour.
