The Scholarly Activity and Research Community Awards (SARCA) funding program is an internally adjudicated award scheme which provides financial support for Scholarly Activity and research at YukonU.
These awards recognize and support the many ways knowledge is created, shared, and lived at YukonU. SARCA emerges from the revisioning of the former Scholarly Activity Grants (SAG) to better reflect YukonU’s evolution as a northern post-secondary institution grounded in reconciliation, respect for Yukon First Nations Final and Self-Government Agreements, and the diverse knowledge systems of northern peoples.
SARCA funding is available to YukonU faculty, staff and students, including permanent and term faculty (within their term of service) to foster a culture of research and scholarship across all areas of the organization.
Learn more about the program in the Applicant Guide or contact sarca@yukonu.ca to get in touch!
Indigenization and decolonization of the classroom
YukonU instructor Faith Whiting is looking at ways Yukon University instructors are implementing the concepts of Indigenization and decolonization in their classrooms for her graduate-level research in education.
Understanding food insecurity in Yukon communities
YukonU researchers are assessing food security in the Yukon by looking at the effects of food hamper distributions to communities during the pandemic.
Students explore the effects of electric vehicles on Yukon power systems
Student research assistants were employed to study whether the Yukon’s power system can handle an increase in demand created by electric vehicles and smart heating units.
Teaming together for forest regeneration
YukonU instructors are researching the effectiveness of site preparation methods that may improve forest regeneration after harvesting in the southwest Yukon.Get inspired. Get involved! Read more of our YukonU Research Stories.