Yukon Historical and Museums Association

04/01/2025

We're looking forward to this conference!

Compass 2025 isn’t just for tourism insiders.

It’s a gathering of people — not just professionals — working together to reimagine what TOURISM can look like in the Yukon.

Whether you're in the industry, in community, or just curious — you belong in this conversation.

📍 April 24–25 | Carcross + Whitehorse
🎟️ Tickets: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/Compass2025/home

03/19/2025

Looking for something to do this Friday? This workshop looks fun!

The birds are starting to sing again! 🐣
The Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre will be hosting a paper clay bird/egg making workshop March 21, between 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Materials will be provided.

This workshop has a maximum capacity of 6 participants.
To register, email [email protected]
or call (867) 993-7100 ext. 500

03/12/2025

Are you looking for office space in downtown Whitehorse? We have a bright, 156-square-foot second floor office available to rent in Captain Martin House at 305 Wood Street! The Captain Martin House is a designated Municipal Historic Site and currently home to several non-profit organizations.

More info is available on our website: https://www.heritageyukon.ca/2025/03/07/office-space-available-to-rent/

02/18/2025

Join us as we celebrate the recipients of the 2024 Yukon Heritage Awards!

01/08/2025

There's one week left to register for the Canadian Museums Association / Association des musées canadiens's 2025 Museum Studies Symposium at early bird rates! And don't forget, we have an intake for the Yukon Heritage Training Fund closing in one week too, if you're looking for support to attend.

This year's symposium, taking place on February 19 & 20, 2025 at the University of Victoria, is centered on the theme Teaching, Learning, & Reciprocity and will bring together accreditation bodies, academic scholars, heritage experts, and museum practitioners for two days of collaborative exchange.

Through interactive knowledge tables, all attendees will have the opportunity to co-create knowledge, shaping the outcomes of the symposium together. The format is designed to prioritize the exchange of ideas and mutual learning, encouraging diverse voices to influence the direction of our discussions. These conversations will not only inform the symposium’s conclusions but will also help shape the future priorities and objectives of the CMA.

By the end of the event, participants will have contributed to a series of practical takeaways that will be shared in a comprehensive “What We Heard” report, capturing actionable insights and key recommendations.

CMA Members can access discounted member rates through the CMA portal. Register by January 15 to enjoy early bird prices: https://bit.ly/3AGv17t

Learn more about applying to Yukon Heritage Training Fund here: https://www.heritageyukon.ca/programs/heritage-training-fund/how-to-apply/

01/07/2025

The 2025 winter-spring season is upon us...

12/24/2024

Happy holidays from all of as at YHMA to you! Our offices are closed as we celebrate the season, but we'll be back on January 6. See you in the new year!

12/24/2024

Looking for something to do between Christmas and New Years? Our December artist in residence, Asha Bittenbender, is giving a reading on Monday, Dec. 30th at 3 pm. It’s taking place at the Chambers House (home of Frostbite and the CJUC community radio station) in Shipyards Park in Whitehorse.

12/10/2024

Congratulations to the Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador on receiving the inaugural Premier’s Medal for Heritage!

12/09/2024

Do you have questions about generative AI, intellectual property, and ownership? Tech Yukon is putting on a webinar on Wednesday, December 10 at noon about this very topic. You can learn more and register at the link below.

AI is changing how to approach content generation. From text for books or poems, to images, and even video. Not only for the creation, but also in editing and live streaming.

11/27/2024

This looks so beautiful - we can't wait to see it all lit up! We were very happy to be able to support some initial electrical work for this installation through the Yukon 125 Fund and it's amazing to see the project completed. Congratulations to artist Jackie Olson and the Yukon Arts Centre!

The official reveal of Jackie Olson's LED installation, titled Yuhke, Baby Strap 2024, will be held at the opening reception for our new art exhibits by Olson, David Curtis, the Northern Fibres Guild and Riley Cyre on Thursday, Nov. 28, 5-7 pm. Come see the incredible variety of colours the installation will show.