Purpose of the YSI is to promote public awareness of science activities in the Yukon, and to aid and facilitate scientific research and development.

Quick Links to the Latest YSI News and Features

  • Next Lecture
    Asking the unanswerable question:
    Why did stone age people migrate across Beringia?
    Jon Turk, Ph.D. Chemistry, Adventure traveler
    Sunday, May 4, 2008, 7:30 pm Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre, Whitehorse
    Monday, May 5, 2008, 7:30 pm Kluane National Park VRC, Haines Junction

  • Yukon Biodiversity Database:
    The new Yukon Biodiversity Database contains descriptions of more than 4200 publications and research projects about the biology of Yukon and the Beaufort Sea.
  • The International Polar Year 2007-2009
    The International Polar Year started on March 1st, 2007, and celebrations are happening around the world. For more information about the IPY, go to the website of the Canadian IPY Secretariat or the International IPY site.

  • YSI Membership
    Join the YSI and help promote Yukon science. Sign up at any YSI event or by filling out and sending in the membership form.
Yukon Science Institute
P.O. Box 31137, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5P7
Phone: (867) 667-2979
Email: ysi@taiga.net