Individuals and institutions can join YHMA to participate in a diverse, vibrant heritage community and support efforts that conserve, interpret and celebrate the Yukon’s heritage.
The YHMA 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.
Our membership year runs from April 1-March 31st. Some membership categories include the option to renew for multiple years at a time.
All YHMA members receive the follow benefits:
- Biannual newsletter
- Voting rights
- 30% discount on The National Trust for Canada membership
- Free, limited (non-voting, non-preferred supplier) Affiliated Membership membership with TIA Yukon and discount on Direct Membership
- Discounts on YHMA conferences, events and publications
- Free listing in and access to Yukon Heritage Contractor’s Database
- Access to training and professional development resources
- Networking opportunities with heritage and cultural sector community
PLUS!
Patron members receive additional recognition in ‘Supporter’s Circle’ on YHMA website, in our biannual newsletter, and in our annual report.
Institutional members are eligible to participate in joint marketing activities.
Corporate members also receive a listing on this site and up to 2 free business card-sized ads in the YHMA newsletter (one per issue).
Register Online Now
You can now easily register, renew, and manage your membership online with our new membership management system, Yapla! Click here to register now, or here to log in to an existing member account, through our Yapla portal.
Please be patient as we work out the kinks with this new process. If you encounter any issues, don’t hesitate to contact us at info@heritageyukon.ca.
Download Registration Forms
To submit your membership registration by email, mail, or in person, download the appropriate form below. Copies are also available at the YHMA office.
Individual Membership Form (includes Student/Senior and Patron)
Institutional Membership Form (includes Corporate Affiliate)
Please note, if you are registering for an Institutional or Corporate Affiliate membership, you must identify an organizational representative who will be our primary contact for the organization, and will have the ability to exercise member rights such as voting and standing for election to the board on behalf of your organization.
| Membership Type | Eligibility | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Any individual | $40 (or $100 for 3-year renewal) |
| Student/Senior | Individuals aged 55+ or holding a valid student ID | $30 (or $75 for 3-year renewal) |
| Patron | Any individual | $150 |
| Institutional | Non-profit and public organizations engaged in the work of a heritage sector, such as historical societies and non-profit or government operators of museums, archives, historic sites, cultural centres, and interpretive centres | $50-150 |
| Corporate Affiliate | Businesses or other organizations ineligible for Institutional membership | $125 |
YHMA members receive a free membership with the Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon!
Yukon Historical and Museums Association members may opt into a free, limited (non-voting, non-preferred supplier) Affiliate Membership with TIA Yukon, and may purchase a Direct Membership at a discounted rate. For more information on TIA Yukon membership categories and benefits, please visit tiayukon.com.
YHMA members receive 30% off National Trust for Canada Membership!
The Yukon Historical and Museums Association partners with the National Trust for Canada to offer a 30% discount on a Trust membership to all our members. Upon joining or renewing your YHMA membership, you will receive a promotion code to obtain the discount, which can be used at www.nationaltrustcanada.ca/join.
As a National Trust member, you’ll enjoy free access to over 100 heritage destinations in Canada and over 1000 abroad, the Trust members’ magazine, Locale, free access to an on-demand video library and discounts on the National Trust Conference. Plus, when you take out a National Trust membership, you strengthen the national voice of the heritage movement and demonstrate that historic places matter!
Find out more at www.nationaltrustcanada.ca/join.