November 2025

Whitehorse, Yukon — The Whitehorse 2026 Arctic Winter Games Host Society is proud to announce a new partnership with Yukon University, officially celebrated today during the much-anticipated Student vs. Teachers Futsal Game on the Whitehorse Ayamdigut campus.

This partnership brings together two organizations dedicated to supporting northern youth, honouring cultural diversity, and strengthening community connections as Whitehorse prepares to welcome athletes, coaches, cultural participants, and supporters from across the circumpolar North in 2026.

“Yukon University is an essential partner in bringing the Arctic Winter Games to life. Their commitment to northern youth and community makes this collaboration a natural fit, and we’re thrilled to welcome athletes and cultural participants onto this vibrant campus in March 2026.”

— Megan Cromarty, General Manager, Whitehorse 2026 Arctic Winter Games

Whitehorse, Yukon - The Yukon Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (YSPOR) held its 4th annual health summit on November 4, 2025, at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre (KDCC) in Whitehorse, with digitally-connected hubs in Dawson City and Old Crow. The event brought together community members, researchers, health professionals, and Elders from across the territory to explore the theme collaborating in a good way.

Launched more than four years ago and based at Yukon University, YSPOR was created to help close the gaps between research and healthcare in the Yukon by fostering relationships that put people, and lived experience, at the centre of health innovation.

Effective immediately and with agreement from the Board, President Lesley Brown has commenced administrative leave. She will not be returning to the role of President. The Board thanks Dr. Brown for her service and contributions to the University during a period of significant change and achievement.

To ensure continuity and stability, Dr. Shelagh Rowles, Provost and Vice-President Academic has been appointed Interim President and Vice-Chancellor. Shelagh is a long-serving member of the University’s executive team and brings deep knowledge of our community, our vision, and our ongoing priorities.

The Board’s focus remains firmly on supporting our students, faculty, and staff, and on continuing the important work that defines our university, Reconciliation, Northern research and serving our communities with excellence.

Out of respect for all parties and to maintain confidentiality, we will not be commenting further on this personnel matter.