Learner-centered, public education through Yukon First Nations’ worldviews.
What’s different for FNSB schools?
Together with local First Nations
Everything from staffing to budget to school rules go through the School’s Leadership Team, which includes education leaders from the local First Nation, as well as the school’s Community Committee, which is appointed by the nation.
This decentralized, local, First Nation-led governance model genuinely enables Yukon First Nations to assume shared authority in the delivery of public school education on their territories.
Schools are a part of community, not separate from it. Our schools follow the BC Curriculum, adapted to integrate local knowledge, history, language and culture.
High Expectations, High Support
Every decision we make holds our Learners and families at the center of all we do. Our communities no longer need to accept low expectations of the education system. All Learners, Educators, and families are supported through a localized, First Nations approach, which is strengths-based, wrapping around the whole person.
Inclusive of all
All Learners, Educators and families are welcome at FNSB schools. We promote reconciliation by enhancing a Yukon First Nations model that puts the whole student first, through a strengths-based, community-centered approach. We all hold the privilege and responsibility to learn about and from the places and people we live with. This is education grounded in reconciliation.
FNSB Schools
Visit the school’s website by clicking its name.
• Chief Zzeh Gittlit School, Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, Old Crow
• Johnson Elementary School & Watson Lake Secondary School, Liard First Nation, Watson Lake
• Ross River School, Ross River Dena Council, Ross River
• St. Elias Community School, Champagne and Aishihik First Nation, Haines Junction
• Nelnah Bessie John School, White River First Nation, Beaver Creek
• Grey Mountain Primary School, Ta'an Kwäch'än Council and Kwanlin Dün First Nation, Whitehorse
• Takhini Elementary School, Ta'an Kwäch'än Council and Kwanlin Dün First Nation, Whitehorse
• Eliza Van Bibber School, Selkirk First Nation, Pelly Crossing
• Ghùch Tlâ Community School, Carcross/Tagish First Nation, Carcross
• Kluane Lake School, Kluane First Nation, Destruction Bay, Burwash Landing
“To succeed in this world, kids need to have one hand on the keyboard, and one foot on the land.”
— Champagne & Aishihik First Nations Elder, James Allen
The First Nation School Board was established in February 2022, through a series of school-attendance area referenda.
SOGI Resources
FNSB schools are safe and supportive
The Yukon’s Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Policy was updated in August 2023. The First Nation School Board is committed to making sure our schools are safe and inclusive spaces for all learners.
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This guide was created in collaboration with educators and parents to address some of the most common questions being asked about SOGI-inclusive education.
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Explore the meanings behind Pride flags and colours with this branding guide.
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The organization's vision is for 2SLGBTQIA+ people to thrive in the Yukon, living openly and safely in supportive communities, free from colonial constructs of gender and sexuality.
Egale is Canada's leading organization for 2SLGBTQI people and issues
pflag Canada is a national charitable organization created by the parents of 2SLGBTQ+ people looking for help supporting their loved one. They work with 2SLGBTQ+ communities including families, friends, allies and loved ones, to provide peer support, education, and advocacy.
Out In Schools is BC’s award-winning 2SLGBTQIA+ education program. The organization use film and facilitated group discussion to engage youth in building safer, more inclusive communities.
SOGI 123 provides Yukon schools with tools and training for inclusive education. Read more about their work in Yukon here.
First Nation School Board
Unit 101 2240-2nd Ave Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 0X2
Contact Us
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
info@fnsb.ca
Phone
(867) 470-FNSB (3672)