Language Classes

For information on the Indigenous Language Proficiency Program offered in partnership with Simon Fraser University, visit the Language Training page.

Course Offerings

Are you interested in learning your language?

The Yukon Native Language Centre (YNLC), in partnership with Simon Fraser University, offers accredited Yukon First Nation language classes!

Registration for individual language classes is now closed.

Note: Registration for the full-year certificate program closed July 21, 2023.

Certificate students must complete 6 CORE courses:

  • INLG 130 Practical Phonetics for Indigenous Languages
  • INLG 133 Yukon First Nations Language Learning: (Level 1)
  • INLG 134 Yukon First Nations Language Learning: (Level 2)
  • INLG 200 Introduction to Grammar in an Indigenous Language
  • INLG 233 Yukon First Nations Language Learning: (Level 3)
  • INLG 234 Yukon First Nations Language Learning: (Level 4)
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3 elective courses:

  • INLG 335 Special Topics: Yukon First Nations Language Revitalization
  • INLG 335 Special Topics: Yukon First Nations Language Learning & Teaching Methods I
  • INLG 335 Special Topics: Language Learning and Technology
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  • Course times to be announced. Please register using the course registration form below. YNLC will contact you regarding program and course acceptance as the applications are reviewed. 

All courses are subject to Instructor and Fluent Speaker availability. Yukon First Nation citizens/beneficiaries, language teacher trainees and continuing students will be given priority. Tuition and student fees are provided for Yukon First Nation citizens/beneficiaries. Vacant seats are open to the public at course cost.

Please contact YNLCʼs Language Training Officer, Chantelle Blackjack at cblackjack@ynlc.ca.

For more information, please contact YNLC:

Physical Address: Yukon University – Ayamdigut Campus
Mailing Address: Box 2799 | Whitehorse, Yukon YT | Y1A 5K4
Phone: 867-668-8820
Fax: 867-668-8825
Email: info@ynlc.ca

Program Registration

Languages offered are dependent on instructor availability. Please register for all nine courses to complete the Indigenous Languages Certificate Program. Registration for full-time program closed July 21, 2023. Registration for individual language classes closed August 11, 2023.

Course Schedule 2023/2024

Each course requires an in-class commitment of 40-50 hours and can be taken for three university credits.

Fall 2023 – INLG 130 (Practical Phonetics), INGL 133 (Language Learning Level 1), INLG 335 (Langauge Revitalization)

Winter 2024 – INLG 134 (Language Learning Level 2), INLG 200 (Introduction to Grammar), INLG 335 (Language Learning and Technology)

Summer 2024 – INLG 233 (Language Learning Level 3), INLG 234 (Language Learning Level 4), INLG 335 (Langauge Teaching Methods)