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Yukon Archives

The Yukon Archives acquires, preserves, and provides access to the Yukon's documentary heritage. Photocopy, map and photograph reproduction services are available.

The Archives can also order reference material for patrons from other institutions through inter-library loan.

If you are unable to visit the Archives in person, reference assistance is available through correspondence. The Archives also offers periodic lecture series, film showings, displays, radio broadcasts, and newspaper articles on selected topics in Yukon history.

What's New

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The Friends of the Yukon Archives Society (FOYAS) presents:

A Thrilling Narrative
Documenting the Klondike Gold Rush

An exhibit of photographs, maps, diaries, pamphlets, books, newspapers and ephemera from the collections of the Yukon Archives.

February 8 – April 30, 2008

Exhibit Opening: February 8, 2008 – 5-7pm

Where: Hougen Heritage Gallery, Arts Underground
305 Main St. Whitehorse, Yukon
Exhibit Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am -5:30pm, Saturday: 11am – 5pm

Portrait of a man an known as Chief Schwatka. For countless years the coastal Tlingit controlled the routes to the interior. The Raven clan of the village of Chilkoot had a monopoly on the Chilkoot Pass until the 1880s. Yukon Archives, Eric Hegg fonds #2648.

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Marge Jackson Exhibit at Yukon Archives

A display showing the processes involved in Marge Jackson's sewing and beadwork as it relates to her life history as a Champagne/Aishihik First Nations Elder is currently on display at Yukon Archives until February 29th, 2008.

Marge Jackson is a Champagne/Aishihik First Nations elder who was born and raised in the Yukon. She learned sewing from women elders and has been practicing the craft since she was seven years old. Marge is a recognized beadwork artist and her moose hide moccasins, mukluks and other art have won awards all over Canada.

Marge Jackson wrote the book My Country is Alive: A Southern Tutchone Life with the assistance of Dr. Beth L. O'Leary, a New Mexico State University Anthropology professor. Dr. O'Leary was present for the opening of this exhibit, which coincided with the 15th anniversary of Women's History Month. Part of this celebration included the unveiling of a poster that was produced by the Women's Directorate, Yukon Archives, and the Whitehorse Aboriginal Women’s Circle that celebrates the art and tradition of four First Nations elders: Fanny Charlie, Marge Jackson, Annie Smith and Gertie Tom.

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Take a look at the latest online exhibit created by the Yukon Archives!

The Alaska Highway: A Yukon Perspective is a web exhibit covering the complex history of the construction, maintenance and use of the Alaska Highway and the Canol pipeline. The exhibit's design mimics the golden age of comic books, capturing the excitement, the drama and the immensity of this wartime feat.

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