The community of Faro

Located in central Yukon on the Traditional Territory of the Ross River Dena Council, the town of Faro is a small but flourishing community with approximately 400 residents.

A unique feature of the town of Faro is the golf course that runs through the main part of town.

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A floral "Welcome to Faro" greeting

A row of trapezoid desks and chairs facing a TV screen. Behind the TV are orange-red book cases.

A community hub

The Faro Campus is a hub for community activity.

The campus provides public computer and internet access during opening hours. They also have tons of space available if you are looking to host a community dinner or a lunch meeting.

Upcoming courses available in Faro

For Fall 2024: We are running two courses WO001 – Basic Small Water Systems Operations and WO001L-Small Water System Operator Lab together to allow for both in-class and hands-on learning (improved learning experience).

This 27 hour course is designed to prepare you to write your Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) certification for Water Treatment Level 1 or 2. You will go at your own pace through online modules and you will have access to an instructor to answer any questions you may have.

The ability to communicate efficiently is perhaps the most critical skill in today’s workplace.

Introduces students to the landscape, peoples and issues of the region. It examines the geography, biological and physical systems of the Subarctic and Arctic, then turns to the aboriginal and contemporary peoples of the region.

Students will develop essential literary techniques and essay writing skills. Selected works of 20th Century Canadian authors will be studied.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in ENGL 050 or English 11 or suitable score in writing assessment with permission of instructor.

This course examines Yukon First Nations history, culture and governance. Topics covered include pre-contact cultures of Yukon, subsistence economies, social and political organizations, cultural expressions, and cultural protocols.

This course examines Yukon First Nations history, culture and governance. Topics covered include pre-contact cultures of Yukon, subsistence economies, social and political organizations, cultural expressions, and cultural protocols.

This course examines Yukon First Nations history, culture and governance. Topics covered include pre-contact cultures of Yukon, subsistence economies, social and political organizations, cultural expressions, and cultural protocols.

This course examines Yukon First Nations history, culture and governance. Topics covered include pre-contact cultures of Yukon, subsistence economies, social and political organizations, cultural expressions, and cultural protocols.

This course focuses on a relatively broad topic in a science, social science, or humanities discipline or interdisciplinary area. Topics will vary from section to section.

In this course students will learn about practical techniques of language documentation; the connection between language and culture; the use of archives in creating new language curriculum incorporating traditional stories, ecological knowledge, and/or family histories; and the techniques being

This course introduces the theory behind mass media communication. Students will explore successful communication strategies and develop the theoretical foundation needed to understand mass media communication and to conduct effective communications research in the real world.

Introduces students to the landscape, peoples and issues of the region. It examines the geography, biological and physical systems of the Subarctic and Arctic, then turns to the aboriginal and contemporary peoples of the region.

Students are introduced to the important structures and forces affecting the sustainability of natural resource use, the economies of these communities, and economic ownership.
Prerequisite(s): NOST 101/CS 100

This course examines the processes operating at the Earth's surface and in the atmosphere and oceans, and of their roles in structuring northern ecosystems, as well as the impacts of climate change on northern landscapes and their human inhabitants.

Supportive distance learning in Faro

Distance learning, or online learning, provides students with access to class instruction over the Internet, rather than in a classroom.

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Programs offered via distance learning

 

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Campus hours & location

Monday to Friday
8:30am-4:30pm

Box 59, 111 Bell Crescent
Faro, Y0B 1K0


We'd love to see you and the coffee is always on - drop in and hangout for awhile!

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