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.

Visit the town website

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

This course designed for students who wish to pursue an experiential approach to learning more
about the research process. Working with a research supervisor, students will develop a research

Course topics vary each term. Consult the B.Sc. in Environmental and Conservation Sciences course schedule for current sections and descriptions, or contact the ENCS Program Advisor for more information (kaitken@yukonu.ca).

This intermediate course covers partnership and corporation accounting, combination journals and special journals; posting to accounts receivable and payable ledgers; payroll, general accounting adjustments, inventory control, and analysis of financial statements.

Building on the foundational concepts introduced in ACCT101 and ACCT102, this course will introduce students to the practical application of accounting theory using Sage 50, an industry standard, integrated computerized accounting system.

In this course, students explore the written and oral skills needed to communicate in diverse organizational and cultural contexts.

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.

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

Prerequisite(s): English 12 (min. 65%), ENGL 060 (min. B-), EAP 060 (min B-) or ENGL 101 (min. D)

This course introduces students to four literary genres: short fiction, poetry, the novel, and drama. Students learn the fundamentals of university-level literary study and explore major themes suggested by the selected texts.

This course takes a critical look at literary representations of the North. We will read poetry, novels, short stories, non-fiction essays, digital and visual material in our quest to understand the North.

In this interactive course, students will acquire introductory governance skills in human resources and finance and apply these in an Indigenous context.

GEOL 108 examines Earth’s history from initial formation through to the present-day using evidence found in the geologic record; as well as the corollary development of geological thought and understanding in both Western and indigenous worldviews.

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.

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

 

Contact us

Brad Beaumont

Instructor/Coordinator, Faro

Community Education and Development - Northern

 

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!

Where to find us