• New funding commitment from territory isn’t enough to fill gap left by Jordan’s Principle, say educators

  Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
  Date: 2026-09-04 11:00:00.0
  Tags: [National, Education, Social Services, Indigenous, Finance]

  The Northwest Territories Department of Education committed $35 million per year for at least three years toward inclusive schooling, staff training, and early childhood development. This territorial funding fails to fully offset a nearly $60 million loss in federal Jordan's Principle funding, prompting the Northwest Territories Teachers' Association to warn that schools remain severely underfunded and facing staff shortages. Education Minister Caitlin Cleveland stated that the territory is assessing its funding formula while continuing to advocate for additional federal support.

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• Yukon’s hot lunch pilot in full force in new school year

  Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
  Date: 2026-08-30 10:00:00.0
  Tags: [National, Education, Social Services, Indigenous]

  The Government of Yukon has fully launched its $5.3 million universal hot lunch pilot program in partnership with the Yukon First Nation Education Directorate, supported by the federal National School Food Program. Running until March 2027, the initiative funds daily hot lunches for all students across seven participating Yukon schools using a mix of on-site and off-site meal preparation methods. The program aims to alleviate morning meal prep stress for families and improve student well-being, though administrators have noted logistical challenges including ingredient delivery, waste management, and limited kitchen infrastructure.

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• Q&A | N.W.T. Education minister says she’s still fighting to fill funding gap left by feds

  Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
  Date: 2026-08-28 18:04:19.0
  Tags: [National, Education, Indigenous, Finance, Social Services]

  The Government of the Northwest Territories faces a $58.6-million education funding gap following federal policy changes to the Jordan's Principle program, resulting in localized teacher layoffs and staffing shortages, including 13 teaching positions cut in Inuvik alone. In response to the shortfall, Northwest Territories Education Minister Caitlin Cleveland stated that the territorial government has allocated over $45 million in new education funding for the fiscal year, which includes $33 million dedicated to stabilizing inclusive schooling formulas. Territorial officials and education bodies are collaborating to share data and negotiate with federal officials, including Minister responsible for Jordan's Principle Mandy Gull-Masty, to address the funding deficit.

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