[Excerpt from 2007/2008 Handbook for Yukon Teachers - page 53 - 'Experiential Education' -
http://www.education.gov.yk.ca/pdf/handbook_for_yukon_teachers_07_08.pdf ]

Science, social studies, geography, English, theatre and nutrition course curricula have been integrated with experiential learning opportunities—both indoors and out. Bison hunt permits are available to Yukon public schools. Hunting, trapping and fishing programs are also been included in experiential learning activities.

Please contact Department of Environment, Hunting and Fishing Regulations for further information.

'Cultural Inclusion Programs - page 28:

Cultural activity funding has been made available to Yukon schools for the development and implementation of cultural activities. The primary focus has been on First Nations activities like carving, beading, drum making, canoe building, culture camps, bison hunts, etc.

The initiative involves the schools and the First Nations community working alongside each other to increase and improve the cultural programs, projects and activities in schools and classrooms. Your school principal can provide information on how to access funds for this program.

'Technology Assisted Learning - page 48:

Consultant, Technology Assisted Learning: assists teachers integrating the use of technology within their classes. The consultant leads professional development activities, provides support for Yukon’s electronic report cards (K-7), web-based homework pages, classroom writing blogs and local and national technology-related initiatives such the Yukon Quest and Marsville programs. Support provided by the technology assisted learning consultant may take the form of classroom visitations, individual meetings with teachers, information sessions for school staff or through formal professional development activities/workshops.

Animal exploitation promoted in schools: Welcome to the Yukon!