The Yellowknife Association for Community Living (YKACL) has openings for Supported Living Workers (casual). The Yellowknife Association for Community Living (Association) is a non-profit organization providing services to individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families, assisting them in living meaningful lives in supportive communities. The Supported Living Worker ensures the well-being of clients in all …
John Bowden retired as assistant superintendent-learning from the Yellowknife Catholic School Board on June 30 and he used one of his parting gifts to support YKACL. When a colleague asked to make a charitable donation on his behalf, he requested the funds be donated to YKACL. The Association thanks John for his support over the …
YKACL clients, staff and their friends have prepared a whimsical garden for the public to enjoy along 53rd Street. Come check it out! The Abe Miller Garden makes up one of the stops along the City of Yellowknife’s annual Garden Tour (1pm-4:30pm on Sunday, July 23). The curbside space features willow arches and sculpture designed …
The YKACL Family Play Space is taking a break for summer. The Family Play Space will not be held on Wednesday afternoons in July and August. Please check back with the Association in late August. Thanks to all the families who joined us this spring and summer!
Registration is open for the 2017 Summer Youth Program (runs until Aug. 25) Teens and young adults are encouraged to register for the 2017 YKACL Summer Youth Program this month. The activities run weekdays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. until Aug. 25. Young people with or without a disability are encouraged to participate. Youth …
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Come out to the Abe Miller Garden on 53rd Street this month and learn new artistic skills! Members of the public are encouraged to help weave a willow fence, sculptures and archways with artists Rosanna Strong and Jenny Tucker. Please drop by to watch or get involved! All ages welcome! Weds, July 12, from 10am-5pm …
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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS at St. Patrick and Sir John Franklin high schools have an opportunity to get an educational head start on their career again this winter. Now in its fourth year, the YKACL EmployABILITY School to Work student employment readiness program offers youth on-the-job training and workshops to help them transition from high school …
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