Yukon Heritage Fairs – The Heritage Fairs program

Exploring Canadian Heritage

Student learning and engagement are in display as they present their research and findings on selected topics related to Canadian heritage.

The goals of the Fairs program are especially fitting as Canada moves well into the 21st century. This program creates an engaging learning environment for students, thereby strengthening their appreciation of Canadian heritage.

Developing strong roots in communities and cultures, which inspire students to participate in the shaping of Canada’s future.

Explore the Projects

Our Yukon Canadian Heritage in Paper Mache

Making Traditional Medicine

Dawson Historical Buildings

Our Photo Gallery

Fun facts about our program

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Students Worked on Projects

Both regional and school Fairs offer students the opportunity to showcase their work.

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Schools Participated

Both the Yukon and Atlin, BC have been represented by participating schools.

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Volunteers were Involved

Volunteers fill the roles of judges, coordinators, event assistants, and more.

Years of Exploring Canadian Heritage

The Yukon/Stikine Regional Heritage Fair was first held in 1998.

The Yukon/Stikine Regional Heritage Fair is proud to be part of a national network of Fairs involving youth across Canada.

Feedback on our programs

As a teacher, I loved the way the Heritage Fair gave the chance for students to be legitimate historians as they researched family history, recorded and presented information that might otherwise have been lost in families. Conversations happened in families because of the Heritage Fair.

My son participated in a few different Heritage Fairs and it was such a positive experience for him. His presentation skills developed to where he is now comfortable in public speaking. In his first project, he was so passionate about his topic that he voluntarily did a lot of reading and writing. He just seemed to come alive while presenting, showing me a confident and verbal side of him I hadn't seen before.