Category: News
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Notice of 2026 Annual General Meeting
Date & Time: Monday, June 29, 2026, 5:30 pmLocation: Captain Martin House (305 Wood Street, Whitehorse – access from alley between Wood and Steele Streets) and online (Zoom – registration required) Join us on Monday, June 29 at Captain Martin House or on Zoom for our 2026 AGM! All are welcome, although only members are eligible to vote, including…
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Call for Applications: Yukon Heritage Training Fund
Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Don’t miss this opportunity to get funding for training projects starting August 1, 2026 or later. Individuals and groups are invited to apply to HTF to undertake or create a training opportunity that will increase the skills and knowledge of Yukoners in the heritage sector. The Yukon Heritage Training…
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Help Captain Martin House Shine Again
Captain Martin House has stood in the heart of downtown Whitehorse for more than a century, and it is time to help it shine again. YHMA is fundraising campaign to repaint the house and safely remove the hazardous lead-based paint that make this project a major undertaking. The full project cost is $92,000. YHMA has…
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Government of Canada responds to Building 200 petition
Last summer, we circulated a petition to MP Brendan Hanley regarding Building 200, also known as the former Northwest Highway System Headquarters. This Recognized Federal Heritage Building is situated on the former Camp Takhini military base, located on Range Road adjacent to the Alaska Highway in Whitehorse. The property on which it is located had been added…
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Youth Job Opportunity: Administration and Communications Assistant (Repost)
Update June 4, 2026: This position has now been filled. Gain valuable heritage sector work experience in Canada’s beautiful North! We’re seeking an engaged, self-motivated individual to join our team this summer as Administration and Communications Assistant, focusing on progressing YHMA’s strategic priorities related to community building, knowledge-sharing, and strengthened organizational capacity. The successful candidate…
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An opportunity to save the former Northwest Highway System Headquarters
The following is an open letter to Brendan Hanley (Canada MP for Yukon), Hon. Jen Gehmair (Yukon Minister of Economic Development / Tourism and Culture), Mayor and Council (City of Whitehorse) and the Yukon News. The Yukon Historical and Museums Association (YHMA) sees a major opportunity to preserve one of Yukon’s significant historic buildings following…
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Youth Job Opportunity: Administration and Communications Assistant
Gain valuable heritage sector work experience in Canada’s beautiful North! We’re seeking an engaged, self-motivated individual to join our team this summer as Administration and Communications Assistant, focusing on progressing YHMA’s strategic priorities related to community building, knowledge-sharing, and strengthened organizational capacity. The successful candidate will gain experience in and develop skills related to AI,…
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Office space available to rent as of April 1, 2026
YHMA has one second floor office space available to rent as of April 1, 2026 in Captain Martin House, located in downtown Whitehorse at 305 Wood Street, next to Lepage Park. The Captain Martin House is a designated Municipal Historic Site and currently home to several non-profit organizations. Come be part of this community! The…
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Free Talk & Fundraiser: Captain Martin Sails Again
Date & Time: Thursday, March 5, 2026, doors open 6:30 pm, talk starts 7 pmLocation: Yukon Visitor Information Centre (100 Hanson Street, Whitehorse) Join the Yukon Historical & Museums Association (YHMA) and historian Helene Dobrowolsky for a fascinating, free talk (with photos!) on Captain Patrick Martin, namesake of the Captain Martin House in downtown Whitehorse’s…
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Seven recipients across five awards to be recognized at 2026 Annual Yukon Heritage Award ceremony
WHITEHORSE, YT – The 2026 Annual Yukon Heritage Awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, February 24 and feature the presentation of five awards to a combined total of seven deserving recipients. The Yukon Historical and Museums Association (YHMA), which organizes the awards, invites the public to attend the ceremony at the Yukon Archives and…