Episode 10 - The Future

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

Episode 9 - Language

This episode will explore the importance of language in learning.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.