The community of Old Crow

The community of Old Crow is Yukon's only fly-in community, and is located within the Traditional Territory of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation.

Strong partnerships with the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, Chief Zzeh Gittlit School and other agencies have ensured the success of the campus programming in this most northerly Yukon community of three hundred people.

Frozen river in Old Crow, Yukon

Wood sign adorned with antlers that reads "Alice Frost Community Campus"

What's in a name?

The campus building is named after Chief Alice Frost (1937-1998) who was a fierce advocate for education and instrumental in creating a College campus in Old Crow. She grew up strong in her culture with a firm value of the importance of both physical and mental fitness.

Alice Frost Biography

Two women wearing orange shirts and standing in front of a poster with a biography of Chief Alice Frost

Campus services

The team at the Alice Frost Campus provides a variety of services from employment skills assistance, like writing your resume, to academic advising and counselling.

The campus also offers the community of Old Crow access to computers and internet, and space to host community dinners and lunch meetings. Contact the campus to find out more.

Photo: Bree Josie (L) and Renee Charlie (R)

Upcoming courses available in Old Crow

Legislation mandates that all individuals involved in transporting dangerous goods acquire the essential skills and knowledge covered in this comprehensive course.

Maintain compliance with current WHMIS training requirements and protect yourself against controlled products and hazardous materials in the workplace. This course equips participants with essential knowledge to read and interpret labels, identifiers, and safety data sheets (SDS).

Learn how to work with fall protection equipment in this intensive, one-day course. Gain exposure to multiple protection systems and regulations as you explore how to inspect and properly care for specialized equipment designed to keep you safe!

Every year, confined space entry results in numerous injuries and fatalities. Learn how to maintain productivity, reduce injuries, and save lives by recognizing confined spaces and the hazards involved with them.

FOODSAFE Level 1 is a food handling, sanitation and work safety course designed for front line food service workers such as cooks, servers, bussers, dishwashers, and deli workers.

Supportive distance learning in Old Crow

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

Renee Charlie

Community Campus Liaison, Old Crow

Community Education and Development - Southern

Campus hours & location

Monday to Friday
8:30am - 4:00pm

Box 96, 1 College Way
Old Crow, Y0B 1N0


This most northerly campus brings the university to the Vuntut Gwitchin people of Old Crow. Our doors are always open, come say hi!

Where to find us