Yukon Historical and Museums Association

Yukon Historical and Museums Association Established in 1977,the Yukon Historical and Museums Association inspires and shares a passion for Yukon heritage

We’re excited to say that Canada's History has launched the Heritage Fair National Showcase, celebrating top projects fr...
06/10/2025

We’re excited to say that Canada's History has launched the Heritage Fair National Showcase, celebrating top projects from all across Canada, including our very own Yukon/Stikine Regional Heritage Fair! Yukon students Abby F. and Waverly W. have their project on the Halifax explosion featured in the French-language showcase, while Isaac T.-G. has his project on Jack Stick featured in the English-language showcase.

Find links to both showcases in the comments - and don't forget to cast your vote to help select the People's Choice Prize winners!

We’re excited to launch the Heritage Fair National Showcase — an online celebration of the top student projects from across Canada this spring!

These young historians have impressed us with their thoughtful questions, depth of research, and passion for the past.

Find the link to the website in the comments!

This summer, we're going through our old records and archives. We came across this sealed envelope associated with the N...
06/06/2025

This summer, we're going through our old records and archives. We came across this sealed envelope associated with the National Trust for Canada / Fiducie nationale du Canada's 25th anniversary (they were formerly known as the Heritage Canada Foundation). We've been involved with the Trust for many years.

What do you think is inside?

And who remembers when postage was 45¢?

What a great story!
06/06/2025

What a great story!

The George Johnston Museum is opening for the season on Monday! Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and students,...
05/30/2025

The George Johnston Museum is opening for the season on Monday! Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and students, and $20 for families.

Whoo Hoo! It's finally Spring and the George Johnston Museum is opening it's doors on June 1!
The GJM, if you didn't already know, has an outstanding collection of Teslin and Tlingit artefacts. Take a leisurely wander through our community's history and speak with our helpful and knowledgable staff!
We'll be open seven days a week from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
So stop in and visit with us!
(photo source: Michael Hodgson)

We're excited to have partnered with Opportunities Yukon this summer to keep Lepage Park neat and tidy! They're here tod...
05/15/2025

We're excited to have partnered with Opportunities Yukon this summer to keep Lepage Park neat and tidy! They're here today doing a big spring clean up. If you notice a lack of leftover leaves from the fall after today, you'll know who to thank!

Coming up this Thursday at 9 am Yukon Time, the first of two free workshops on Reconciliation, Diversity, and Inclusion ...
05/07/2025

Coming up this Thursday at 9 am Yukon Time, the first of two free workshops on Reconciliation, Diversity, and Inclusion from the National Trust for Canada / Fiducie nationale du Canada.

Join us Thursday, May 8 at noon ET for Reconciliation, Diversity, and Inclusion, Part 1: Part of our Ideas Worth Sharing Webinar Series. We'll be joined by David Siebert (Researcher, Heritage Saskatchewan), Jennifer Fitzpatrick (Director, Cultural Services, City of Humboldt, SK), and Mandy Kilsby (Museum Curator, Barkerville Heritage Trust, BC). Register today! https://buff.ly/O9XZ0a6

Congratulations to all the Yukon King Charles III Coronation Medal! We love to see some that some have been recognized f...
04/17/2025

Congratulations to all the Yukon King Charles III Coronation Medal! We love to see some that some have been recognized for their contributions to heritage preservation, including language preservation: Nakhela Bunbury, Patricia Cunning, Colleen James, Dennis Shorty, Steve Smith, and Sid van der Meer.

The Government of Yukon celebrates the Yukoners who have made a positive and lasting impact on the territory.

04/15/2025

Interested in working for DCM as an interpreter this summer? We're hiring!

We're looking forward to this conference!
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

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

Are you looking for office space in downtown Whitehorse? We have a bright, 156-square-foot second floor office available...
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!

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3126 Third Avenue
Whitehorse, YT
Y1A1E7

Telephone

(867) 667-4704

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Welcome to YHMA

The Yukon Historical & Museums Association was established in 1977 by a group of concerned and passionate individuals to create a united voice for understanding and promoting heritage and history in the Yukon. We keep apprised of issues and advocate on behalf of the Yukon’s heritage and heritage sector.

We continue to build a learning environment for history and culture and the development of skills and best practices in the heritage sector. We share knowledge with the Yukon heritage community and support each other in protection and conservation projects. Most of our activities are collaborations and partnerships. Many of our events and programs honour those in the heritage sector that are dedicated to our vision.

The YHMA is a territorially-incorporated Society and a federally registered charitable organization.

Our membership reflects the scope and diversity of the Yukon heritage community. Our institutional members include museums, First Nation cultural centres, historical societies, art galleries, archives, historic sites, science centres, zoos and nature reserves. Our individual members include museum employees, contractors and consultants, Board members and volunteers, and others actively involved in the heritage sector or who have an interest in heritage.