The community of Ross River

The community of Ross River is located within the Traditional Territory of the Ross River Dena Council.

Ross River is located in central Yukon, 360 kilometers northwest of Whitehorse, near the confluence of the Pelly River and the Ross River.

Photo: John Hopkins-Hill/Yukon News file

A "Welcome to Ross River" sign next to an "antique" truck

Floral graphic element and the title "Local knowledge sharing"

The Dena Cho Ke’endi Campus is currently looking for local people who may be interested in sharing their knowledge or expertise.

We want to hear from you if you have experience in the arts, baking, bookkeeping and accounting, carving, computer literacy, cooking, crafts, electrical, English/math, home projects, log building, photography, sewing and knitting, yoga, pilates, fitness training and more!

This is an open call - there is no deadline for submissions.

Upcoming courses available in Ross River

This course introduces students to critical reading, critical thinking, and academic writing through the study and application of the principles of university-level discourse. English 100 focuses on expository writing.

This course introduces students to the evolution of Indigenous governance and modern treaty making from pan-Canadian perspectives, and with a particular focus on Yukon First Nations’ experiences.

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.

This 2 day course is designed to increase proficiency with the math components involved in small water systems operation and bulk water delivery.

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) certification provides an industry-recognized credential that demonstrates to employers that you have achieved a level of project management competence and the ability to apply these specialized skills to your area of work, for all industry sector

This 1 day course is designed designed to provide participants with knowledge in regards to conventional wastewater treatment lagoons.

English 030 is a ninety-hour course that introduces students to academic writing, reading, and communication skills. The writing component of this course includes an introduction to the writing process, and the development of a variety of paragraphs.

In this course, students will develop foundational skills in the following areas: critical thinking and reading, writing and research, and speaking and listening.

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.

Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is the industry standard for demonstrating competence and a solid foundation of project management skills.

This 1 day course provides a review of skills and knowledge relevant to Bulk Water Delivery Operators.

Fall 2026: 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 three-day course provides a comprehensive introduction to Agile project management principles and their practical application in real-world projects.

This three-day course equips project managers and team leaders with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to harness artificial intelligence across the full project lifecycle.

This course is an introduction to intermediate accounting principles and concepts.

This course builds on the foundational accounting knowledge gained in ACCT 120 and ACCT 125. In this hands-on, application-focused course, students will further develop their accounting skills by engaging with real-world scenarios and practical exercises.

Supportive distance learning in Ross River

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

 

Contact us

Campus hours & location

Monday to Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm

Box 102, 302 Ross River Avenue
Ross River, Y0B 1S0


In 1996, Ross River Elders gave the campus its Kaska name Dene Cho Kê’endį, which translates as “big people learning.”

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