Whitehorse students participate in fall cultural harvest celebration

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 14:49

Porter Creek Secondary School students engaged in archery activities (Panebi Wilson/CHON-FM news)

By incorporating cultural education into the curriculum, students benefit from enriched learning experiences and increased ecological literacy

Porter Creek Secondary School in Whitehorse, Yukon, kicked off its fall cultural and harvest activities on August 3rd, with a three-day celebration that wrapped up on August 5th. This initiative is part of the school's ongoing commitment to cultural education and community engagement, building on the success of its Ǹtsǟw Chù Kets’edän Kų̀ Traditional Camp, which launched in May 2025.

The camp, a unique facility on the school campus, offers in-depth cultural programming, including traditional teachings from Yukon First Nations instructors, Knowledge Keepers, and Elders, as well as land-based activities integrated into the school's curriculum.
As Nicole Cross, Vice Principal of Porter Creek Secondary School, noted, "These programs reflect the place that we live."

"Our goal is to build relationships and foster appreciation of Yukon First Nations cultures and traditions."

The fall cultural and harvest activities featured various events and workshops, including chainsaw sharpening and wood cutting, fishing and casting challenge, canning, and archery.

Teachers at Porter Creek Secondary School are enthusiastic about the initiative, recognizing its potential to promote cultural awareness, understanding, and inclusion. By incorporating cultural education into the curriculum, students benefit from enriched learning experiences and increased ecological literacy, as highlighted by Terry Milne, Land-based Learning Teacher.

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Whitehorse students participate in fall cultural harvest celebration

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