1. Yukon

2. Population 32,000 (June, 2007) 5,000 students (30 schools, incl. 1 Francophone) 3 education areas, 1 Francophone School Board, school councils Sources: Yukon Facts, Yukon Public School Directory, information on Public Schools Branch of Department of Education, and Yukon Health and Social Services, Government of Yukon, accessed online at www.education.gov.yk.ca and www.hss.gov.yk.cawww.education.gov.yk.cawww.hss.gov.yk.ca Yukon: Profile

3. Promoting Health in Yukon Schools (2005) HPU, School Health Coordinator = a clearing house Primary role – classroom presentations, professional development, developing tools, and maintaining a support materials Guiding framework - Comprehensive School Health

4. JCSH Benefits Impetus to create the Yukon School Health Advisory Committee Connectedness with national and international expertise Sharing what works in Yukon Building relationships with other Northern, rural and remote jurisdictions