Progress & Engagement Opportunities

Upcoming Engagement Dates

To get involved in or for more information about any of the following engagements, please email our Degree Development lead Susan Preston at spreston@yukonu.ca. We have more events in the planning phases as well.

  • April 21st – Kluane First Nation
  • May 11th – Carcross/Tagish First Nation
  • May 28th – Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in/Dawson City
  • May 5th – 30th – BSW Student Survey Open
  • May 5th – 30th – BSW Alumni Survey Open
  • May 5th – 30th – BSW Employer Survey Open
  • June – Kwänlin Dün First Nation
  • June – Current Student Focus Group and Gathering
  • June – Alumni Focus Group and Gathering

Development Timeline & Progress to Date

November 2025

President’s Advisory Council on First Nation’s Initiatives (PACFNI)

BNSW faculty engaged with PACFNI to discuss the development of the degree and gather feedback about elements that will form the foundation of the program

February 2026

Yukon University Degree Development Elder’s Councils

BNSW faculty and members of the YU senior administration met twice with a select group of Yukon First Nation Elders to discuss the ethics, values, and worldviews that will underpin all aspects of the new degree. Further Elder’s Counsels will be held in Summer and Fall of 2026.

April – August 2026

Yukon Rural Community Visits and First Nation Engagement Sessions

BNSW faculty have embarked on visits to all Yukon rural communities and Whitehorse-based Yukon First Nations to meet with interested parties including Citizens, Staff, and First Nation leadership. Visits with Whitehorse-based First Nations are also planned. So far, the team have met with Kluane First Nation, Carcross/Tagish First Nation, and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in with more visits in the works. For more information about our community engagement sessions click here LINK

Surveys and Public Engagements

The team is currently conducting surveys and focus groups with stakeholders including students, alumni, employers, practicum supervisors, NGO’s, and relevant Territorial, Municipal, First Nation and Federal government departments. For more information about our public engagement sessions click here LINK