Episode 10 - The Future


In this story, we asked Yukoners what they would like to see in the future.


July 4, 2019

Episode 9 - Language


This episode will explore the importance of language in learning.


June 20, 2019

Episode 8 - The Legacies of Residential School


How does Yukon College teach its students to best support people who have been through residential school?

In this episode we will hear Jackie MacLaren will talk about her role working with residential school survivors.


June 6, 2019

Episode 7 - Land-based Learning


This episode will explore the importance of land in learning. We’ll head to a science camp near Carcross to speak with instructors and students piloting a new course which takes place completely on the land. And, we’ll hear about the importance of land as a teaching tool.


May 30, 2019

Episode 6 - Community Campuses


This episode delves into the role of the community campuses through the stories and the work of three campus liaisons: Nicole Tom in Carmacks, Ingrid Johnson in Teslin, and Ashley Doiron in Dawson. We’ll also hear from John Reid who has worked at the Mayo campus for 30 years and is now the department head of northern campuses.


May 9, 2019

Episode 5 - The Sunrise Report


This episode explores the development of the Sunrise Report in 2008, why it was created and how it has influenced the functioning of the College since, including the development of First Nation Initiatives and the President’s Advisory Council on First Nation Initiatives.


April 25, 2019

Episode 4 - "She got up and went"


This episode follows the development of the College from the Vocational School down by the river to its move up the hill to become Yukon College, and its growth throughout the Yukon to 13 campuses throughout the Yukon.


April 11, 2019

Episode 3 - Around the Campfire


This episode takes place at Roddy’s Camp and explores the different things that can be shared over a campfire. Things like support and knowledge, and also things like tea and bannock.


March 28, 2019

Episode 2 - Elders on Campus


In this story, we look at Yukon College’s Elders on Campus program through the stories of three elders: Leonard Sheldon, Roger Ellis, and Shirley Adamson.


March 14, 2019

Episode 1 - What does reconciliation mean?


We hear the word reconciliation a lot, but what does it actually mean and what does it look like in action? To begin the series, we asked Yukoners what the word means to them.


February 28, 2019

Introduction: Sharing knowledge through storytelling


As the saying goes: We have two ears and one mouth for a reason. In this introductory piece, Tosh Southwick explains the ideas behind this audio series.


February 28, 2019