Resources on COVID-19

Please note that some resources are from other jurisdictions, and may contain references to local programs, relief measures, etc. that are not relevant in Yukon. Inclusion on this page does not represent an endorsement from the YHMA.

Government & Health Authority Information Pages:

• Government of Yukon webpage
• Yukon Chief Medical Officer of Health website
• Government of Canada webpage
• World Health Organization webpage

Relief Measures, Funding, and Supports:

• COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund for Heritage Organizations
  • Webinar on Application Process (co-hosted by BC Museums Assovciation, Alberta Museums Association, Yukon Historical & Museums Association, and Colleen Craig of Canadian Heritage)
• TIA Yukon's Covid-19 Funding Guide (updated on a daily basis)
• A Charity's Guide to Canada’s COVID-19 Governmental Supports and Programs
• Imagine Canada guide to federal support measures for charitable and non-profit organizations
• Temporary Support for Events Funding Program (Yukon)
• Paid Sick Leave Rebate (Yukon)
• Support for Yukon tourism organizations
• Yukon Workers' Health and Safety Board COVID-19 relief opportunities for Yukon businesses
• Government of Canada Economic Response Plan for businesses and individuals
• Emergency Support Fund for Cultural, Heritage and Sport Organizations
• Information for Canadian Heritage grants and contributions recipients related to COVID-19
• Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada COIVD-19 Development Stimulus Fund
• PIVOT Program at Yukon College
• Societies Act extension of statutory timelines
• Civil Emergency Measures Telephone and Electronic Meetings (COVID-19) Order
• Digital Originals Microgrants
• CRA: FAQs from Indigenous communities and organizations on Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
• Tourism Industry Messaging Guidance: For Phase 1 and 2 of the Path Forward plan

Local Resources and Updates:

• TIA Yukon
• Yukon Chamber of Commerce
• Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce
• Volunteer Bénévoles Yukon

General Resources:

• Department of Tourism and Culture Industry Advisories (Note: While current advisories provide up-to-date information about Yukon's response to COVID-19, the mailing list is not solely for COVID-19)
• Government of Canada guide to risk-informed decision-making workplaces and businesses
• Government of Canada guide to risk assessment for mass gatherings
• Canadian Payroll Association resource on payroll and COVID-19 (English, Français)
• Heritage in Times of COVID (ICCROM)

Audience Engagement

• Eventbrite’s COVID-19 Safety Playbook for Events
• Digital Platforms for Heritage Places (webinar recording)
• COVID-19: How Nonprofits Can Facilitate Inclusive Online Gatherings
• Collaborating on Virtual Educational Programs During Coronavirus
• Marketing Digital Experiences During Coronavirus
• Thinking Outside the Box to Reach Audiences Inside Their Homes
• How to Captivate, Connect, and Communicate with Your Audience During Coronavirus
• How to Keep Your Audience Engaged, Entertained, and Inspired During Coronavirus
• How to Craft Meaningful and Mindful Digital Content During Coronavirus
• 13 Virtual Ways to "Edutain" Kids About History and Preservation

Working from Home

• Pro tips from CharityVillage staff on working from home
• COVID-19: How Nonprofits Can Establish Effective Telecommuting Practices
• Working Fom Home During COVID-19
• Archivists at Home (Society of American Archivists)
• Comparison Guide: Video Conferencing Tools for Your Nonprofit

Mental Health and Wellness

• COVID-19 and mental health
• How to Deal with Health Anxiety During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Fundraising

• Why Fundraisers Should Press “Play” Not “Pause”
• How to Conduct Virtual, Donor-Driven Events in a Post-COVID World

Resources for Museums and Collections-Based Institutions

• Supporting Seasonal Staff during COVID-19 (co-developed by Association of Nova Scotia Museums, BC Museums Association, Museums Association of Saskatchewan, Yukon Historical and Museums Association)
• American Alliance of Museums guide for museums
• Museums Association (Great Britain) guide for museums and galleries
• Alberta Museums Association resources on managing a museum's pandemic response (Part 1, Part 2)
• CCI Note 1/3 Closing a Museum for the Winter - for museums that must close
• Museums and COVID-19: 8 steps to support community resilience
• What to do during covid-19? A list for archivists
• DEXIBIT Webinars
• Experimenting with New Digital Revenue Streams on the Road to Reopening

Documenting the Pandemic in Collections

• Documenting in Times of Crisis: A Resource Kit
• Documenting Your Community’s Experience of COVID-19: A Resource List

Audience Engagement

• Social Media during COVID-19: A Quick Guide for Canadian Museums (co-developed by Association of Nova Scotia Museums, BC Museums Association, Museums Association of Saskatchewan, Yukon Historical and Museums Association)
• How Museums Can Experiment with Social Media to Boost Audience Engagement During Coronavirus
• How museums & attractions are increasing safety and convenience with "contactless" experiences

Crisis Management

• Coronavirus Crisis Management for Museums
• Resource Management and Financial Planning in a Time of Crisis
• Cultural Institution Crisis Response
• Lessons Learned from SARS: How Museums Emerge After Crisis

Collections and Facilities Care

• Recorded Presentation: Caring for Heritage Collections During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Focus on Reopening (Timestamp 41:40)
• Caring for Heritage Collections during the COVID-19 Pandemic (CCI)
• Recorded Webinar: Caring for Heritage Collections during the COVID-19 Pandemic (CCI)
• Collections Care in the Age of COVID-19
• COVID-19 Basics: Disinfecting Cultural Resources
• Mitigating COVID-19 When Managing Paper-Based, Circulating, and Other Types of Collections
• The Impact of Hand Sanitizers on Collection Materials
• Field Services Alliance Tips: Collections Care During COVID-19
• Disinfecting Books and Other Collections
• Cleaning Play and Learning Spaces

Re-Opening

• Recommendations & Considerations for Re-Opening Museums - Expanded Edition (Museums Association of Saskatchewan)
• Preparing to Reopen (American Alliance of Museums)
• AASLH Conversations: Planning for Reopening (May 5th webinar)
• Preparing to Reopen: Strategy, Planning & Process on the Road to Reopening Museums
• How Museums Around the World Are Reopening During COVID-19
• ICOM | OECD Webinar: impact, innovations and planning for post-crisis
• Considerations When Re-Opening Museums
• Museums and end of lockdown: Ensuring the safety of the public and staff
• Reopening the Archives (Association of Canadian Archivists)
• Security & Safety Considerations for Restaffing & Reopening Our Cultural Institutions (International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection)
  • Part 1: Preparing to Re-Engage
  • Part 2: Bringing Staff Back to the Workplace
  • Part 3: Preparing to Reopen to Visitors
  • Part 4: Collections Protections, Conservation, & Maintenance Considerations

Resource Lists from Other Organizations/Businesses

• National Trust for Canada
• Volunteer Canada webpage on COIVD-19 and volunteerism
• Indigenous Tourism Association of Canda COVID-19 updates
• Restaffing & Reopening (International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection)
• COVID-19 Resources for Canadian Charities (CanadaHelps)
• COVID-19 Resources for the Non-Profit and Charitable Sector (CharityVillage)
• COVID-19 Resources for Non-Profits (Silent Partner Software - makers of Sumac)
• Resource Kit for Nonprofit and Charitable Employers (IntegralOrg)
• Pandemic Preparedness: Resources for Libraries (American Library Association)
• Information and Resources to Help During the COVID-19 Pandemic (EBSCO)