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Yukon First Nations 101 (Learn Yukon)

Yukon First Nations 101 (Learn Yukon)

Issued on 19 Jan 2026 by

Yukon University

Yukon University

This digital certificate certifies that the participant has successfully completed the online course Yukon First Nations 101. The course introduces the concepts of culture and cultural competency leading into the history of pre-contact life of the original inhabitants of the lands now known as the Yukon. Participants learn about the impacts of colonization and development on Yukon's First Nations, as well as cultural values and protocols for respectful interactions with First Nation individuals and communities today.

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Yukon University

yfn101@yukonu.ca

We offer a broad range of programs, including one-year certificate programs, two-year diplomas, four-year degrees, and academic upgrading.

Criteria

This is a Participant-Based Certificate representing the following learning objectives.

Learning Objectives/Outcomes

  1. Explain the concept of culture and define terms and actions related to cultural competency.
  2. Identify the 8 language groups and 14 traditional territories occupied by Yukon First Nations.
  3. Describe the pre-contact life of the original inhabitants of the lands now known as the Yukon.
  4. Understand how the arrival of Europeans and the subsequent exploration and colonization of their lands by non-aboriginal people impacted Yukon First Nations.
  5. Recognize cultural values that are, to some extent, shared among Yukon's First Nations, and the protocols that should be incorporated into interactions with First Nation individuals and communities in order to demonstrate respect for those values.

Learning Activities

Self-paced e-learning featuring: - Text and multimedia presentations that introduce key concepts - Interactive checkpoints within the course to test for knowledge and understanding

Assessment

Each module concludes with a summative assessment of 10 questions. The requirement is a minimum of 80% for a passing grade.

Notional learning hours

8-10