The Yukon/Stikine Territorial Heritage Fair is held each year at the beginning of May.
In this section, parents can find resources materials to support their child's involvement in the Heritage Fair program.
The Yukon/Stikine Regional Heritage Fair offers prizes in a variety of categories. First-, second-, and third-place awards will be given to the judges’ top picks in each of the three grade level categories (Grades 4-5, Grades 6-7, and Grades 8-9). Three People’s Choice awards (one for each grade level category) are also given out for projects chosen as a favourite by participants and members of the public who attend the Fair.
In addition, the Fair offer prizes and recognition for projects in the following categories:
First Nations History and Culture: projects related to First Nations history, heritage, and culture
Genealogy: projects related to family stories and histories
Palaeontology or Archaeology: projects related to palaeontology or archaeology topics
Yukon Heritage Award: projects specific to Yukon history and heritage
Mindnight Arts Award (Research & Writing): projects that demonstrate exceptional research and writing
Graphic Design: projects that demonstrate exceptional graphic design in their presentation
History Hunter: for exceptional research and investigation in developing a project
Oral History: projects that demonstrate exceptional use of oral history
Archives: projects that demonstrate exceptional use and citation of archival resources, both in person and/or online
Occassionally additional topical award categories are created in conjuction with major anniversaries.
