A total of $400,000 in support has been awarded to projects across the Yukon through the Every Student, Every Day fund, with support from the Yukon government.

For the 2024-25 school year, Yukon schools, school councils and community organizations will implement 31 projects designed to help improve student attendance. 

These projects directly aim to eliminate obstacles, enhance student engagement in learning and foster a stronger sense of belonging within school communities.

Established in 2012, Every Student, Every Day has donated more than $2.25 million to directly support more than 240 Yukon student attendance projects. The money is raised primarily from annual fundraising events and donations from individual and corporate donors from the Yukon and around the world.

This year, Every Student, Every Day has increased its funding to $300,000. The government has also raised its contribution to $100,000,

“This initiative is dedicated to supporting innovative projects that improve results for all Yukon students by encouraging attendance and engagement,” said Education Minister Jeanie McLean. 

“Our government is deeply committed to advancing education through a collaborative, community-led approach.”

Tara Christie is the president of the Victoria Gold Yukon Student Encouragement Society.

“With our increased funding and additional support from Yukon Government, we are able to continue to support schools, communities and First Nations to tackle the issues that hinder school attendance and, ultimately, student success,” Christie said.

“We have seen increases in the need for supports for projects that build connections between home and school and make students feel welcome – projects that are culturally relevant and/or related to mental health, learning needs, arts, culture, technology and trade skills. We are excited for this positive momentum to continue growing.”