What's Up Yukon, December 7, 2022

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25 YEARS OF RADIO ROB

Rob Hopkins marks a quarter century on Yukon airwaves

t’s been 25 years since Rob Hopkins, often known as Radio Rob, started up his first radio station, CFET-FM, in his home of Tagish. He’s seen lots of changes to the world of radio, since 1997, and says that passing 25 years didn’t feel like such a big deal to him.

“It was just another calendar day, actually,” he tells What’s Up Yukon. “I didn’t think much of it at the time, except where did 25 years go?”

Hopkins says his station was officially the first commercial FM radio station in the Yukon; CKRW had been around for around 30 years as a commercial AM station when Hopkins founded CFETFM, and he got his license from the CRTC to operate as a commercial FM radio station in 2002, and CKRW shortly followed.

Most of the changes Hopkins has seen in radio involve updating technology, he says, whether it be radio technology or new technologies for consumers. He finds he has to compete for audiences in a way he didn’t when he started.

“Back then, there wasn’t internet out in the communities, so it was a pretty closed market, as far as the choice consumers had,” he says. “Now you’ve got Apple, iTunes, streaming—all that.”

Hopkins has stuck with the independent radio route, throughout his entire radio career, and says he much prefers being able to play unique content and to

spotlight local musical artists than to play the same top hits listeners could hear on any other radio station across the country.

“What is keeping radio alive right now is local content,” Hopkins says. “I really like supporting the local music scene. I like giving an avenue for musicians to get their stuff out and get people to hear it.”

Hopkins raises an interesting point in that radio is still seen as a trustworthy news source—he says on Facebook and other social sites, people can scroll through fake news all day, but with a radio announcer they have come to know, there is more of a sense of trust.

“Community radio is a growing sector,” Hopkins says. “All the big radio stations, the commercial ones, they’ve all merged and bought up everyone else and expanded … they’ve got coverage everywhere. So, [with] community radio you’re seeing those

kinds of stations pop up all over the place.”

Some of Hopkins’ favourite parts of working in radio include getting to support Indigenous communities and curating content that anyone can find something enjoyable in—even animals, as Hopkins sometimes broadcasts sounds tailored to pets.

Hopkins wants to hear from anyone out in radioland, to share memories and do callouts about listening to CFET over the last 25 years. Listeners are asked to leave a voice message at the Yukon Radio Hotline (867-322-1276).

It’s been 25 years, but Radio Rob isn’t planning on calling it quits anytime soon, with community radio back on the rise.

“I like to hear different content, rather than the same old, same old,” he says. “That’s one of the things I hear a lot of feedback on, is that we have a lot of variety.” n

Manus Hopkins is a Whitehorse- and Toronto-based journalist, musician and lover of heavy metal and cats.

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PHOTO: Courtesy of Rob Hopkins

Recycling vinyl, digitizing the Yukon’s history, and sharing with CFET on air

WHEN TRAVELLING WITH ‘THE MAGIC OF SANTA’ Is Not An Option

A few tips to make your holiday transit a breeze

Anyone who has watched the holiday favourite Home Alone can see first-hand what some of the stresses are of travelling during the Christmas season. But even if you are going away with a smaller party, instead of a large brood, travelling during the holidays can be just as challenging. Here are some tips to minimize your travel stress.

First category to look at—gifts

Most retailers offer speedy shipping and gift-wrapping. It is probably best to order your gifts online and have them shipped to your destination. Make sure you tell the recipients not to open the boxes but to set them aside for you so you can organize them when you arrive. By shipping your gifts, you will save space in your luggage and won’t have to worry about things getting crushed during baggage handling.

Something that is important to note are snow globes. A very popular gift but they, too, are best shipped from a retailer. Airports have strict rules about how much liquid you can take with you. If you exceed that amount, something has to go. You don’t want to be in a situation where you have to choose between your toiletries and your snow globe.

Next up—time

Be early. Whether you are taking a plane, train, bus, car or sleigh, allow yourself lots of extra time. More people travel at Christmastime, which means there is bound to be heavy traffic, flight delays and long lineups. It is much better to have lots of extra time, waiting to board your flight, than to miss your flight because you got seriously delayed in the never-ending customs line. I would also suggest spending extra money on trip insurance because, even though it’s Christmas, life doesn’t fail to throw us a few surprises.

Also, if you can, book your travel tickets as early as possible and preferably plan to arrive two or three days before Christmas Day. That way, if you get delayed you have some extra time to make alternate travel arrangements and still make it in time for Christmas dinner.

If you are driving a long distance across Canada or into the northern U.S., make sure you are stocked with a first aid kit, flares, blankets and extra food and water. Old Man Winter and Jack Frost are unpredictable and can cause sudden changes in road conditions. Also, make sure you plan your route and know where gas stations are if you happen to be going somewhere remote.

Being super organized with your holiday travel plans will ensure you don’t miss out on the magic of Christmas

And remember—research goes a long way

If you are visiting a city with lots of attractions that you want to visit, go online and see if tickets have to be purchased in advance. Not everywhere allows walk-ins. Also, research restaurants and make reservations well in advance to avoid disappointment. Christmas markets are also a popular place to visit. Check the market websites to see if there are entry fees, if they have gone cashless and what the hours are, etc.

We may have made it out of the COVID-19 pandemic, but different

countries have different regulations about who can enter without a vaccine. It would not be very fun to be denied entry on a plane if you don’t meet the requirements.

Lastly, if you are solo and plan to celebrate Christmas by yourself, by travelling to some exciting destination, Christmas Day would be an ideal day to travel. Most people have already reached their destination, so you would almost have the plane (or train) to yourself.

Wherever you end up going, take your time, be kind to others, and stay safe. n

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Two years ago, everyone’s lives changed with Covid. Vacations and trips were cancelled; even just meeting family and friends was impossible. Over time, we got a vaccine and started to hope that things would return to normal. But, in reality, this was the new kind of normal, especially when it came to travelling. Just like after September 11, 2001, when the changes to liquids started (now commonplace when you travel on airplanes), Covid is another one that will change what we include in our everyday lives.

After all our trips got cancelled, it was incredibly difficult, for me, as this was defining a part of me. Travelling abroad and visiting countries (and two years without that) was difficult for me. However, we finally booked our first international trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, for January 2022.

As we approached the time for the trip, the anxiety of whether or not we could actually travel was becoming more ominous with

Omicron and the increased and frequent changes to travelling. We were both vaccinated, with booster shots, and ready to go.

Day 1

Trying to make it to Mexico

It was 6:10 a.m. and our flight was with Air Canada. It was -41C outside and we were dressed for

Mexico. We got up at 4 a.m. and made our way to our flight. Sitting in the chairs, we noted that it was 6:10 a.m. and there had been no update. Our connecting flight was an hour, once we arrived in Vancouver, and on the previous three days, the 6:10 a.m. flight had been cancelled. My optimism of getting to Mexico was nil.

Flight delayed.

At this stage, we were definitely not making our flight to Mexico, with only one flight from Vancouver, but our goal was to try and get to Vancouver.

While we waited to hear if our flight was cancelled, I was on the phone getting our hotel reservation changed in Mexico.

Flight cancelled.

Great. Luckily Air Canada put all passengers on the 10:30 a.m. flight, with Air North, and we made it to Vancouver at lunchtime.

Our trip was for my husband Ryan’s thirtieth birthday, and also for our honeymoon (from getting married in August 2021), so I had planned a return stop in Vancouver, in a fancy hotel. So I changed it and we stayed at the five-star Fairmont Hotel at the airport. It was great. Ryan loved watching all

Ryan takes in the sights and sounds of Vancouver’s main airport before the pair headed off to their destination

Kylie Campbell-Clark is an Australian writer and photographer exploring the Yukon.

Kylie Campbell-Clarke

Campbell-Clarke

the planes, and we got very drunk until our changed 8:30 a.m. flight to Mexico, on Sunday.

Day 2 Mexico!

We made it to Mexico! At the time of our trip, there were no re quirements for checking vaccina tion status in Mexico, but masks were required.

We had a number of documents that were “required,” from Air Canada’s Travel Ready Hub, but none asked about Covid vaccina tions. We needed our certificates uploaded, but none of the other documents were required other than Customs declarations.

Once we made it to Mexico, we enjoyed the change in weather from -41C to 27C!

We got to our hotel and im mediately went to get some drinks, as we had arrived in Mex ico! Right outside our hotel was a bar/restaurant called Cerveceria Chapultepec, so we decided to stop in there. Everything was 26 pesos ($1.60 Canadian!).

We got margaritas and some tacos, with shots of tequila, and got sufficiently intoxicated. So, of course, it was time to go get some food and we went to La Vaca Argentina, a high-end steak res taurant. This is where we had the best steak we have ever eaten. It came out on a sizzling stone, as they cooked it to our liking, and melted in our mouths.

Day 3

Happy Thirtieth Birthday! Ryan’s thirtieth birthday start ed with us being extremely hung over and up at 6:00 a.m. for our first activity, parasailing. Since we had lost a day in Mexico, due to our cancelled flight, there was no adapting to the time change, weather, or excessive drinking of cheap tequila.

Our hotel was right across from the marina, which was handy as this is where most of our activities started. Entering Puerto Magico, they required masks and checked our temperatures but had no re quirements for vaccination cre dentials.

Our tour operator was Vallarta Adventures, where we checked in for the parasailing journey.

On the jet boat, we all wore masks (yes, even in the open air). You could feel that people were very aware of Covid and people being from all over the world. The other couples on the parasailing were all from America.

We were first up on the para sailing activity and, as we sat har nessed to the kite, I noted Ryan’s terrified face. Then we started lifting off and it was like a surreal elevation that was really comfort able and steady. Being in the air was actually more comfortable than being on the boat because you weren’t being knocked around by the waves.

The view was spectacular, as we

could see the town and mountains surrounding us as we went around the water.

Eventually, we had to come back in and we watched the remaining people on their adventures before we returned to the marina.

It was 10 a.m. and we were no longer hungover. I’m pretty sure the adrenaline from parasailing helped. So we decided to walk downtown and explore.

It was about an hour-and-15minute walk to downtown, and it was a pleasant 21C. However, as we continued in the heat, and with a lack of sleep, we desper ately needed food. Googling, we found a restaurant off the main road, called Birriería El Tío Toño.

We sat down and our waiter came over and asked, “¿Habla español?” (Translation: “Do you speak Spanish?”)

I said, “Muy malo y un poquito. ¿Hablas inglés?” (meaning “very bad and a little,” and “Do you speak English?”). He said no, so this turned out to be a fun experi ence.

We got two beers (because we’re masochists) and asked for a

He looked at us like we were “fat animals” and it was too much food to order, and then said (translat ed), “Only one!”

He brought a Quesabirria. We had no idea what that was, either, but it was a meat-filled, cheesy tortilla that was rath er large and split in two. We understood why the waiter de terred us from mul tiple dishes of food.

After we ate, we sluggishly continued our walk downtown.

Once at the beach, the crashing waves and salty air reminded me of being back home in Australia. I immediately went to the water and realized how much I missed the ocean.

We decided to stop for some mango mar garitas at an on-beach bar called the Sea Monkey. It was great just people-watching. It was rather busy

We ordered all the beers as tasting flights. I only liked two, and Ryan liked most of them as they were more his flavour—trop ical and sour.

As we were about to go, Ryan said, “I’m drunk.” (It was 3 p.m.)

Campbell-Clarke poses beside a tile mosaic of a dog during a walk downtown

We headed to the next brew ery, Los Muertos (meaning, “the dead”), a rather trendy place with an upstairs balcony. We had a pint of beer and I much preferred their style, for my taste, and Ryan or dered a slice of pizza to combat the drunkenness.

In the early evening, we headed to the restaurant our taxi driver had recommended—Casa de Tradi cional. Immediately I was in love with the restaurant. The outside was hot pink, with outrageous Mexicana decor, and the inside was just as crazy.

grande Mixto Plate for the two of us. We had no idea what we had ordered, but eventually it worked out. It was a bowl of meat-chunk soup, with tortillas. It was deli cious. If I had seen a picture, I probably wouldn’t have ordered it, but we were glad we got to eat it. We were still hungry and asked to order some more food.

along the beach area, so we wore our masks when walking, as did many others. We decided to go visit the breweries that Puerto Vallarta had to offer.

The first stop was Monzon Brew ing, a craft brewery. Their en trance was blockaded by a chain, and a waiter came to take our temperatures before we entered.

The staff were super welcoming as we got guacamole, which was made right in front of us, and a delicious meal.

At the end, the staff brought Ryan out a birthday cake and sang “Happy Birthday” … and he was extremely embarrassed!

We eventually stumbled home, way too late, extremely drunk, again, and ill-prepared for our next day. n

Ryan celebrating his 30th birthday Mexico-style at the Casa de Tra

Kylie

The duo find themselves catching some serious air while parasailing above the waves

POSTCARDS

BE A CONSCIOUS TRAVELLER THIS WINTER

The COVID-19 pandemic stopped travel, from one day to the next, in a way that was impossible to imagine before. Here in the Yukon, the summer of 2020 was quiet with no RVs on the highway, no flights coming in from Germany and only locals enjoying the campgrounds and hiking trails. In some ways, it was great; and in other ways, especially for those who work in tourism, it was very hard. Some observed incredible changes in places around the world that are usually flooded with tourists: nature was able to recover a little bit, air pollution declined for a few months, and communities that usually worked in tourism began to refocus their energy on reconnecting with disappearing agricultural traditions, in order to provide food for their families.

The forced pause in “business as usual” gave many people a chance to rethink how they were living their lives. Now that most travel restrictions have been lifted around the world and people are back to travelling the globe, maybe we can see this as an opportunity to reconsider the way we travel and what we’re looking for when we do.

In the last few decades, travel has become increasingly accessible and increasingly popular. One might argue that mass tourism has become the new “fast food” fuelled by consumerism— apparently inexpensive but disconnected from the reality of its environmental impact and the consequences on local economies and communities. Instagram has made places famous that were once known only by locals and has caused people to flock to remote and fragile destinations, just to take one specific snapshot for their social media accounts, without knowing anything about the actual place or its inhabitants. Many hotels, restaurants, transportation companies, travel agencies and businesses are run under foreign ownership, causing tourism to actually perpetuate local poverty in some areas. For example, in Kenya, only 14 per cent of each dollar spent by tourists will stay in the country.

A recent documentary called The Last Tourist goes into this topic extensively, as well as other related problems such as “voluntourism,” animal cruelty related to animal tourism, and the environmental impacts of overtourism. All that glitters is not gold and, while pretty pictures might try to tempt us to ignore the darker sides of this huge worldwide industry, we each have a responsibility to educate ourselves, to make informed decisions and to spend our money according to our values. It might sound hard but like all change it can start in small steps.

If you’re not limited by the dates of school holidays, try to travel in the off-season or the

shoulder seasons. This not only helps distribute the number of visitors a bit more evenly throughout the year, cutting down on the effects of overtourism, but can also lead to a more enjoyable (and sometimes less expensive) trip because you won’t have to share the sites with as many other people as you would in the high season. Before leaving on your vacation, try to learn a bit about the place you’re going to, some of the current issues affecting it, and maybe learn a few words in the local language if you’re going to a place where English isn’t spoken. Pack your own reusable water bottle to refill, where you can, and stuff a reusable shopping bag in the side pocket of your backpack. It won’t take up much space and you’ll be able to politely decline the next plastic bag offered to you on your journey. Once you get to your destination, consider taking public transportation (if available). Instead of jumping into a taxi, take the bus or the tram or the train. It’s a great way to get a feel for a place: it forces you to get better acquainted with the local geography, and it’s a fun way to get a taste of local life. Renting a bike or walking more are also great alternatives.

If your finances allow, try to travel in small groups or solo. Mass tourism can often be the cheaper choice, but it usually doesn’t have a very positive effect on local

economies or the environment. If you can, try to eat locally, shop locally and stay locally. Try to stay away from big-chain restaurants and hotels. If you’ve heard the name before, maybe look for a different option. Buy at local markets instead of supermarkets. The language barrier can be intimidating, sometimes, and it’s possible that in certain countries your appearance will cause vendors to inflate the prices of things, but give it a try, ask around and maybe you’ll be pleasantly surprised and even go home with a fun story to tell. Try to buy handmade items if you can (if it’s the same identical thing that you’ve seen in a hundred different shops, it was probably not made locally).

Try to take local tours with small, independently owned travel agencies that work ethically and sustainably. You’ll have a much more interesting and unique trip. Support Indigenous-owned and -run businesses instead of booking a tour with a big company that may be exploiting local Indigenous communities and profiting from the commodification of their culture. Usually, when it comes to travel, the flashiest and cheapest option is probably not the most sustainable one.

A recent alternative to mass tourism, which is becoming increasingly popular, is a trend called “slow tourism.” Much like

Jessica Surber is a writer who loves being in the mountains and working with plants. She divides her time between Peru and the Yukon.

Jessica Surber

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Travelling in the off-season means empty trails in places like the Swiss Alps

the slow-food movement, it is characterized by a “less is more” approach. Slow travel or slow tourism places an emphasis on moving around less, not needing constant stimulation, experiencing the rhythm of local life and settling into a place for a longer period of time. We rush around enough in our regular lives, so do we really want to do that on our vacations too? Slow tourism tends to be more sustainable and more “experience based,” promoting more concern about the local environment and more in-

terest in the culture, history and people of a local area. Staying in an Airbnb or booking a homestay is a great way to base yourself in a place that is less touristy and that can help you immerse yourself in the local culture. More and more people are searching for moreauthentic experiences, wanting to be transformed and nourished by their travels. Many travellers no longer want to be unconscious consumers but rather are looking to learn and grow, and that can best be achieved by connecting with the reality of a place instead

of darting from one tourist attraction to the next in a comfortable air-conditioned bubble.

More than anything, conscious travel is about being open, being receptive, being respectful and being sincere. Try not to judge or feel superior when you travel. It’s hard to understand the full picture of a place or to grasp the reasons why things are the way they are in a different country. Try not to impose your preconceived notions. Be willing to learn and to change your mindset, stay flexible and always stay curious. n

BRAKE FLUID

Modern braking systems use brake fluid to transfer the application of the brake pedal down to the front and rear brakes, to bring the vehicle to a stop. The fluid is usually silicone based, which does not compress, giving a solid pedal feel and an increased temperature rating. The downside to using this style of fluid is that it absorbs moisture from the air.

Constant braking causes massive amounts of heat to be generated by the braking components, which is then transferred into the fluid. If there is moisture in the fluid, this will decrease the temperature rating of the fluid, and can result in a soft brake pedal and increased stopping distance.

Most manufacturers recommend brake fluid changes every 2 years, regardless of kilometres travelled, but it may need to be changed more frequently if the vehicle is operated under abnormal conditions.

Staying at an Indigenous-owned and -run retreat centre in Manú National Park, in Peru

ART SHOWS

Until Dec 22 Suitcase Stories

by Teegatha Oh Zhe Yukon Arts

Centre Explores the Intersection of Art and Disability.

Until Jan 22 A God Show by the Southern Lakes Artist Collective Yukon Arts Centre Featuring Joyce Majiski, Helen O’Connor , Sandra Storey, Donald Watt, and many more.

Until Feb 25 Archival Gold

Favourites from the Vault Arts Underground Held in the Hougen Heritage Gallery, open for viewing Tue-Sat noon to 5 pm

Until April 2023 Dis Orientation: New Acquisitions to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection Jim Smith Building There are more than 500 works by 275 artists in the collection.

LIVE MUSIC

Wed Dec 7 Whitewater Wednesday Night Jam 7:00 PM The Local Bar a open mic kinda show and all you have to do is bring in your instrument, find Jack and/or Peggy and we’ll set you up! No need to be shy.

Wed Dec 7 Ryan McNally 7:00 PM Lefty’s Well Acoustic traditional blues, jazz and old time music.

Wed Dec 7 VVinyl VVednesdays

7:00 PM Lefty’s Well Every Wednesday a local record junkie will be showcasing their collections for you, and maybe sometimes trade or buy.

Thu Dec 8 Live Music Thursdays

7:00 PM 98 Hotel

Thu Dec 8 Well Played - Open Mic

7:00 PM Old fashioned drop in Open Mic - Every Thursday - Hosted by Jon Eastlander! - Show up and write down your name, players will be called up in order.

Thu Dec 8 Naomi Kavka, Rob Dickson & Jordy Walker and Victoria Parker 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well

Thu Dec 8 Live DJs - Thursday

Throwdown 9:00 PM The Local Bar

Fri Dec 9 Ellorie McKnight & Friends with the Rob Dickson Band 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well

Fri Dec 9 A Cafe des Voix for Lillian 8:00 PM The Guild Hall

A very special event, an evening dedicated to remembering Lillian Strauss and the music she loved.

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Sat Dec 10 Music For Breakfast 9:00 AM 98 Hotel the last Saturday of every month. All New Members to The Breakfast Club Welcome. Music lasts until noon

Sat Dec 10 Honky Tonk Dance Night 8:00 PM Lefty’S Well Grab a pal and swing on down to Lefty’s well for a good old fashioned honky tonk! Sarah Hamilton will be doing a

half hour country dance workshop.

Whitehorse Country All Star Band (plus special guests live.

Sat Dec 10 Santa’s Ball – The Food Bank Fundraiser 9:00 PM The Local Bar A night packed full of all the finest DJs in the North – a full on Jam spectacle. Cover charge at the door.

Mon Dec 12 Music for a Winter’s Eve 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre

Warm your hearts and toes with the All-City Band Society and Friends playing songs for the Christmas season! yukontickets.com

Mon Dec 12 Live Music Mondays at Whiskey Jacks 7:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Patrick Jacobson at Whiskey Jack’s every Monday with a weekly “feature performer” for the last set. https://www. whiskeyjacks.ca/ Tue Dec 13 Open Mic Night with Patrick Jacobson 7:00 PM Best Western Gold Pan Saloon

Performers are encouraged to bring their own instrument and mic. All are welcome. No cover.

Tue Dec 13 Music for a Winter’s Eve 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre

Warm your hearts and toes with the All-City Band Society and Friends playing songs for the Christmas season! Yukontickets.com

GENERAL EVENT

Until Dec 20 12 Days of Christmas Market 9:00 AM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Local indoor marketplace offering Yukon hand crafted and grown products from over 100 local vendors. Find unique art and crafts, farm products, specialty foods, preserves, spices, baked goods, body products, photography, books, and much more.

Until Dec 21 Spruce Bog Boutique 10:00 AM Featuring original designs and handmade gifts of local artists and craftspeople toys, jewellery,

ceramics, clothing and art, this is the perfect time to pick up an excellent handcrafted gift.

Wed Dec 7 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Whitehorse United Church For more info Louise 867687-7238 or Michele 867-333-6081

Wed Dec 7 Line Dancing 1:00 PM Golden Age Society

Wed Dec 7 ArtWings Whitehorse 5:00 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Are you interested in arts around Whitehorse, want to be more social = better arts, wings are half price, Jacob and Norah from Nakai facilitating.

Wed Dec 7 Texas Hold’ Em 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For signed in members and guests. Bragging rights!

Wed Dec 7 Awakening into Advent: Holden Evening Prayer 6:30 PM Advent song and prayer, using Marty Haugen’s beloved Holden Evening Prayer setting. All are welcome! A free-will offering will be held to benefit area charities each week.

Wed Dec 7 The Banshees of Inisherin 6:30 PM Yukon Theatre Lifelong friends Padraic and Colm, who find themselves at an impasse when Colm unexpectedly puts an end to their friendship. Tickets online or at the door. https://bit.ly/3ijX3fq

Wed Dec 7 Intermediate Bluegrass Jam 7:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 A fun and relaxed jam, medium tempos, bluegrass and related genres (old-time, classic country, etc). Lots of opportunities to take a solo if you want, but not at all required. Email ian.boyce@ northwestel.netfor more info.

Wed Dec 7 100 Women Who

Care – Whitehorse 7:00 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Learn about three nonprofits doing great work in our community, connect with other women and select one of the groups for your $100 donation. Cash or cheque only. Cash bar.

Thu Dec 8 Public Speaking Training - Toastmasters 12:00 PM Northwestel Building Guests are always welcome. There are many roles to learn at Toastmasters. Practice 2 minute table topics to help you with presentations and speaking in front of people.

Thu Dec 8 CAFN Elders Senate

Executive Meet and GreetWhitehorse 5:00 PM Church of the Northern Apostles CAFN Elders Senate Executive want to meet you to talk about the Elders Senate. A sit-down dinner for you and a Questionnaire.

Thu Dec 8 Repair Cafe 6:00 PM

Yukonstruct Makespace Bring it in and see if it is fixable using soldering irons, multimeters, and other tools. This easy introduction to electronics and small home appliance repair is a useful evening of DIY learning that you can take home.

Thu Dec 8 The Friends of Yukon Permanent Art Collection AGM 7:00 PM Yukon Visitor Information Centre For more information, and for the Zoom link please contact: garnet. muething@yukon.ca

Thu Dec 8 The Banshees of Inisherin 7:00 PM Yukon Theatre

Lifelong friends Padraic and Colm, who find themselves at an impasse when Colm unexpectedly puts an end to their friendship. Tickets online or at the door. https://bit.ly/3ijX3fq

Thu Dec 8 Prayer 7:00 PM

Mountainview Church We take some time to connect with one another to praise God and pray for our church, our leadership, our city, and anything else in our hearts.

Fri Dec 9 Live Comedy – Chris Locke 7:00 & 9:30 PM Boiler Room Lounge Chris Locke is an awardwinning stand-up comedian. He currently can be seen on CBC’s Run The Burbs and is a regular at the Just For Laughs festivals. Tickets online https://bit.ly/3Ops917

Fri Dec 9 The Nutcracker and the Land of Sweets 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Northern Light School of Dance’s spectacular annual Christmas performance of The Nutcracker Ballet. Performed by a talented local cast of Yukon youth. Tickets online https://bit. ly/3EGMcUm

Sat Dec 10 Yukon Amateur Radio Association Coffee Discussion Group 8:45 AM A&W Restaurant Hams from outside the Yukon and those are interested are welcome to join us in this casual event.

Sat Dec 10 The Guild Hall

Auditions: The Wolves 12:00 PM The Guild Hall Auditions for our next show: The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe, directed by Meredith Pritchard and Katelyn Clark. Email guildproducer@gmail.com for more info

Sat Dec 10 Yukon Archives’ 50th Anniversary Celebration 1:00 PM Yukon Archives Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Yukon Archives with us. Join us for tours, refreshments and birthday cake!

Sat Dec 10 Ceramic Christmas Gifts with Chris Scherbarth 1:00 PM Arts Underground Make some one-of-a-kind gifts from clay over two afternoons with hand-building instructor Chris Scherbarth. https:// bit.ly/3FHNNLY

Sat Dec 10 Cribbage - Members and Signed in Guests 2:00 PM

Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Masks are mandatory. Members must have a valid 2021 membership and they may sign in 2 guests MAX.

Sat Dec 10 Live Comedy – Chris Locke 7:00 & 9:30 PM Boiler Room Lounge Chris Locke is an awardwinning stand-up comedian. He currently can be seen on CBC’s Run The Burbs and is a regular at the Just For Laughs festivals. Tickets online https://bit.ly/3Ops917

Sun Dec 11 Mountainview Church Sunday Service 9:30 AM Church In The Building 9:30 AM, 11AM or Church At Home 7 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM Mountainviewwhitehorse.ca/ Watch

Sun Dec 11 Clothing Room 10:00

AM Whitehorse Church of the Nazarene Free of charge to anyone and everyone

Sun Dec 11 Whitehorse United Church Worship Service 10:30 AM a caring community of faith, based

on a foundation of Biblical teaching and spiritual truth.

Sun Dec 11 The Guild Hall

Auditions: The Wolves 12:00 PM The Guild Hall Auditions for our next show: The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe, directed by Meredith Pritchard and Katelyn Clark. Email guildproducer@gmail.com for more info

Sun Dec 11 Secondhand Clothing Bizarre 2:00 PM Whitehorse Seventh-Day Adventist Church Clean clothes needed and donations accepted if in good condition. Please call before dropping clothes off and for more info 633-3463.

Sun Dec 11 Sunday Gatherings 3:00 PM The Northern Collective Church

Sun Dec 11 Comedy Magic featuring Trevor and Lorena 6:30 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Comedy magic performances while entertaining audiences of all ages. Opening the show is the Yukon’s own Claire Ness! https://soy. crowdchange.ca/27300

Sun Dec 11 Blue Christmas Service Whitehorse United Church 7:00 PM A special service is for everyone who may have a difficult time during the holiday season.

Mon Dec 12 Welding 101 5:00 PM

Yukonstruct Makespace Learn basic welding in the 4 hour welding class. https://bit.ly/3FZR1uh

Mon Dec 12 Live Edge Stool – Beginner Welding 5:00 PM Yukonstruct Makerspace Learn to weld while making a live edge stool. https://bit.ly/3gFS34y

Mon Dec 12 Euchre - For Members and Signed in Guests 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Euchre a trick-taking card game for four players, two on each team, As a member you can sign in 2 guests

MAX Tue Dec 13 Men’s Community Group Mountainview Church 5:30 PM We start with a meal and fellowship, then work through a biblical study, and take time to pray for one another, and for shared requests.

Tue Dec 13 Weekly Shuffleboard Tournament 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For members and signed in guests. A double knockout style competition and games are limited to 6 ends or 15 minutes

Tue Dec 13 Chess Club 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles Love Chess? Want to learn? Looking for Competition? Join us!

Tue Dec 13 Metal Shop Orientation 6:30 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Get comfortable in the Yukonstruct Metal Shop, register online.

Tue Dec 13 Woodshop Orientation 6:30 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Learn about the Yukonstruct wood shop and each piece of woodworking equipment. Participants will each get hands-on practice with some of the machines. https://bit.ly/WUY-hHU

Tue Dec 13 10 Card Crib 6:30 PM

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KIDS & FAMILIES

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

LAB Drop-In 12:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale For grades 8+, make beats, write, eat food.

Tuesdays Baby Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Rhymes, music, stories, movement, art & outside time. Ages 6 - 24 months & caregiver, Whitehorse Public Library meeting room. Free drop-in..

Tuesdays Toddler Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Rhymes, music, stories, movement, art & outside time. Ages 2 - 4 yrs. & caregiver, Whitehorse Public Library meeting room. Free drop-in.

Tuesdays Free Super Smash Bros. 5:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe All skill levels welcome! Please bring your own controller, and if you have a Nintendo Switch and/or Gamecube controller adapter please bring them so that we can have multiple setups.

Wednesdays Warhammer Wednesdays - Age of Sigmar 5:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Every Wednesday Thursdays Kill Team Thursdays 5:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe 6685750 Units can be drawn from both the core book, elite book, Kill team annual and white dwarf.

Fridays

Fridays Standard Format - Magic: The Gathering 6:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Legal sets = Ixalan, Rivals of Ixalan, Dominaria, Core Set 2019, Guilds of Ravnica, Ravnica Allegiance.Banned Cards = Rampaging Ferocidon

Saturdays Pokemon Saturdays 12:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Call 668-5750 for more info.

Wed Dec 7 Polarettes Preschool/ Family Drop In 11:00 AM Polarettes Gymnastics Club enjoy the gym as a giant indoor play space. A great place to practise skills or just play and explore! Open gym is for members only.

Thu Dec 8 Upcycled Tote Bag –Ages 12-18 3:30 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Youth will learn how to use a domestic sewing machine, including threading the machine. All supplies will be provided to create one tote bag per participant. https:// bit.ly/3UpHIb9

Fri Dec 9 Strange World Yukon Theatre A family of explorers attempt to navigate an uncharted, treacherous land alongside a motley crew that includes a mischievous blob, a three-legged dog and a slew of ravenous creatures.Tickets online or at the door.

Sat Dec 10 Musical Magic of the Heart 1:00 PM Blackbox The Hearts programs perform their Christmas show! Variety of sounds of the Christmas season! Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3Xz2fMM

Sat Dec 10 YEU Free Family Fun Skate 12:45 PM Canada Games Centre Free admission, skate rentals and helmets recommended.

Sat Dec 10 The Nutcracker and the Land of Sweets 1:00 & 7:00

PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Northern Light School of Dance’s spectacular annual Christmas performance of The Nutcracker Ballet. Performed

by a talented local cast of Yukon youth. Tickets online https://bit. ly/3EGMcUm

Sat Dec 10 SantaLand 3:30 PM Shipyards Park An afternoon of free activities, hot apple cider and hot chocolate, sled dog puppies, DIY photos with Santa, sledding, skating and games!

Sat Dec 10 Polarettes Preschool/ Family Drop In 3:00 PM Polarettes Gymnastics Club enjoy the gym as a giant indoor play space. A great place to practise skills or just play and explore! Open gym is for members only.

Mon Dec 12 Parents & Babies –Music N’ Motion YAC Yukon Arts Centre A free, drop-in 30 minute session of music and movement designed for parents and babies led by Lianne Cranfield. https://bit. ly/3OmCefm

Mon Dec 12 Whitehorse Go Club 6:00 PM A&W

ONLINE EVENTS

Wednesdays Live And Online

Kundalini Yoga 8:00 AM Online Kriya, mudra, and mantra awaken your body and focus the mind. We will follow one sequence until you are able to find yourself in the flow, before moving on. Unfold to your own nature: do what feels good, soak in the good vibes, and watch this beautiful practice transform you. Kundalini has a powerful effect on the endocrine system, improving lymph drainage, hormonal balance, and mood.

Wednesdays Yoga Wake up Flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https://www. rootedtreemassage.com/bookonline.

Fridays Yoga Wake up Flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community

Fridays AA Yukon Unity Group 1:30 PM Online For Zoom Room address Contact 334-7693

Saturdays AA Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM Online For Zoom Room address call 334-7693.you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https://www. rootedtreemassage.com/book-online

Mondays Yoga Wake up Flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help Tuesdays Restorative Online Healing Circles 7:30 PM Online Check-in, Q&A, connect and feel the results. No experience necessary. Register online, or call 335-0078 or email alison@alisonzeidler.com for more info.

Tuesdays Mental Health Awareness and Support Online it is essential that people build capacity to support those with mental health concerns. https://bit.ly/3GTz6T5

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SEEKING THE SASQUATCH

If ever you should find yourself alone in the vast woodlands of the North and you happen upon large, humanoid footprints in the mud or snow, take comfort.

Once you have made your way back to civilization, you can reach out to Red Grossinger, of Whitehorse, who just so happens to be an expert on such things. In fact, Grossinger has just released a new book called Nahganne: Tales of the Northern Sasquatch, which contains 70 reports comprising 30 stories and accounts from

1997, he was fly fishing along the banks of the Takhini River when he heard noises from the nearby bushes. Grossinger was able to briefly witness “a sort of twolegged creature, yet I could not determine what it was other than being the source of these strange activities,” he says in his book. After broaching the subject with a friend and member of the Teslin Tlingit First Nation, Grossinger was informed he had crossed paths with a “bushman” better

experiences, to do so.

Grossinger has spent a long time in the Yukon and has travelled extensively around the territory to follow-up on sightings.

“It occupied most of my time,” Grossinger said. “That kept me very busy.”

The book is 279 pages, is full of incredible and mysterious tales of the Northern Sasquatch and has been a labour of love for Grossinger. Over the past four years he began to compile his stories and research into publishable material.

Grossinger said most depictions of the sasquatch are similar, with the creature having a hairless face around the eyes, nose and mouth, and also having hairless palms. The rest of the creature is described as large and covered in hair.

“It’s a tall creature, between seven and eight feet. Heavy. Probably around 770 pounds, totally covered in hair—long hair and it has very large muscles [in its] arms and legs and torso, as well,” Grossinger said.

He added that scientists often classify the sasquatch as Gigantopithecus, which is from a genus of ape that lived around two-million years ago to up to 350,000 years ago.

As for some more-recent sightings, Grossinger said he has visited sites (in 2006) after receiving a call from a teacher in Pelly Crossing who said one of her students had discovered large footprints or tracks.

“I was there the following day.”

Grossinger travelled along a trapline and discovered six footprints that all measured between 16-and-a-half inches to 16-andthree-quarter inches. The step measurement was also estimated to be at around five feet, based on how far apart the footprints were.

“It would have to be a fairly tall creature,” he said.

er to home happened in Crestview in July of 2011, Grossinger said. As the story goes, a City of Whitehorse employee who worked in maintenance called Grossinger about a sasquatch sighting. The employee was travelling out of Crestview towards a water pumping station when he spotted a black shape in the ditch to his right. He slowed his car down and saw what he claimed was a sasquatch. He told Grossinger the creature was at least two metres tall and that as he drove the car right beside the creature, though, it paid the employee no mind. The most spectacular detail of the story was that as they approached a street lamp, the creature became translucent before disappearing completely.

At one point he said he could see the outline—“see right through the sasquatch—then all of a sudden there was nothing there.”

Memorial Sasquatch Conference in B.C., where he was a keynote speaker, Grossinger is still right in the thick of things when it comes to understanding the mystery of the Nahganne. In the end, he hopes that older generations (who have some history with the sasquatch) and younger generations (who may encounter something for the first time) will all keep in mind that the experience can be very special and is not one to be worried about.

“I don’t think it’s bad at all,” he said with a smile.

So for those of you who find yourselves in the Yukon wilderness, whether it be hunting, fishing, hiking or biking—keep your eyes and ears open and your wits about you, because you may just be lucky enough to see a sasquatch in person.

First Nations and various hunters and trappers, as well as from outdoor enthusiasts from all over the Yukon and Northern B.C. who have experienced, in one way or another, a chance encounter with the legendary sasquatch.

Grossinger himself is no stranger to this experience. On a fateful day back in the summer of

known as sasquatch or, in the Dene language, Nahganne

From that chance encounter, Grossinger began a 25-year quest to research, visit sites and to collect and share stories of people all over the Yukon—about their experiences with Nahganne—and to inspire those who have not come forward with their own stories and

Grossinger discovered more tracks farther along the trail, after further investigation, and figures that it was a lone individual. After speaking with an Elder from the Selkirk First Nation, Grossinger was advised that Nahganne was likely migrating back and forth between the coast and inland and between the fall and spring seasons, respectively.

A story that touches even clos-

Grossinger said he wonders if the Nahganne used its powers and played with the employee’s mind or perhaps did just disappear. Either way it raises the level of intrigue, Grossinger agreed.

The more stories that emerge, the more question marks remain, he added. Grossinger said that there seems to be a growing interest in the stories of the sasquatch.

With a recent book launch and trip to the Dr. John Bindernagel

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Grossinger was born and raised in Québec and, as a young man, began a 30-year military career with the Canadian Armed Forces, which included working with both NATO and the U.N. After retiring as a decorated officer, he came to the Yukon.

In addition to some planned podcasts and written columns, Grossinger said that Volume 2 is also in the works.

The book is currently available at Mac’s Fireweed Books and at Coles Bookstore in Whitehorse. n

Chris Colbourne is the editor at What’s Up Yukon and back in the territory after a 15-year hiatus. He has worked as both a photojournalist and print journalist for the past 20 years, had video work commissioned in Southeast Asia, worked for two National Geographic photographers, is an Eddie Adams Barnstorm alumni and was a staff photographer at the St. Albert Gazette for 10 years.

column with Chris Colbourne, What’s Up Yukon Editor

PHOTO: Courtesy of Red Grossinger

Author Red Grossinger

PHOTO: Courtesy of Red Grossinger

Nahganne: Tales of the Northern Sasquatch

A YUKON MOSAIC

Eleanor Millard’s story is a familiar one. She came to the Yukon in 1965 and got captured. She has mostly been here since, for nearly 60 years, living first in Dawson City, then in Carcross; and now Whistlebend, in Whitehorse. (Her Wikipedia page is not up-to-date on that.)

She has lived and worked in other places, and you can read about some of those (mostly in Central American nations) in her 2007 memoir, Journeys Outside and In. This book, her fifth since 2002’s River Child, is about the Yukon, as its title says, so it reflects elements of her various occupations over six decades.

She has been a barmaid, a social worker, politician, Minister of Education, consultant and, most recently, an English language tutor.

A Yukon Mosaic is a mixed bag of words and pictures, which book designer Sibell Hackney has assembled into a pleasing arrangement of material. There are 19 stories, some fiction, some mem-

ences between the Yukon and Alaska.

“The prose writings are mostly based on my personal experiences and are basically true events with some creative touches,” she writes.

There are 26 poems of various lengths, some less than a dozen lines, some taking up a page. She tells me that most of these were originally written, some decades ago, and that she reworked them for this book, rediscovering a form of writing she hadn’t used for some time. She’s nervous about them, but she doesn’t need to be. Raymond Chandler once advised that a writer should never throw anything away— that it might prove to

The poems celebrate the landscape, animals, birds and seasons, as well as poetic renditions of Indigenous

oir.

They deal with travel in the North, with friendships, with observations of the natural world and with reflections on the differ-

stories she was told. Some are about people she has known and places that have had an impact on her.

She’s finding that it’s the poems

she uses when she does public readings. They are self-explanatory snapshots that don’t need a lot of commentary to set them up. There are 73 colour photographs by previously unpublished photographers: Robertson Bales, Josh Barichello, Boris Dobrowolsky, Dennis Senger and Steve Wilson. Hackney has managed to arrange them from two-page spreads to

snapshots embedded in the text so that they seem to be a commentary on the words.

A final six black-and-white images have been selected from the Yukon Archives.

Millard has been touring her books around to various readings, with some more adventures along the way. She happened to read at the Dawson Community Li-

brary on September 19, the same night that half-a-dozen mudslides closed the Klondike Highway near both Rock Creek and the Dempster Corner, and so she ended up spending a few extra days here until it was safe to travel again. You just never know what might happen next. n

column with

Dan Davidson

Dan Davidson has been writing about books for Yukon publications since 1977. Please send comments about his stories to dawson@whatsupyukon.com.

PHOTO: Dan Davidson

Eleanor Millard with her book

PHOTO: Sibell Hackney

A Yukon Mosaic

Text by Eleanor Millard

Photos by Robertson Bales, Josh Barichello, Boris Dobrowolsky, Dennis Senger and Steve Wilson; and images from the Yukon Archives Self-published, 53 pages,

There isn’t a bad time for a soft jammy egg. In a soup, on a salad, topping a bowl of steamy rice or as the final garnish on a bowl of cheesy noodles. It can be both the star of the plate and a supporting element to

other bites at the same time. This recipe is more about sharing the most foolproof way to get that soft and jammy center, but topping a quick buttery bagel and adding a few anchovies makes for a great snack.

column with Sydney Keddy

Sydney [Oland] Keddy is a recipe developer who lives in Whitehorse. Her work can be found in The Boston Globe, Seriouseats.com, as well as in other publications.

PHOTOS: Sydney Keddy

My husband and I are on our last visit to my sister’s house in Parksville, on Vancouver Island. She is moving across the country and we’re helping her pack up her house. On November 26, she and I will get into her car, cross the Strait of Georgia in a ferry and pull onto the TransCanada Highway for the Sister’s Road Trip to Ontario, 2022.

There are so many goodbyes. We are in the house where my sister and her partner landed 11 years ago, after decades in the Yukon. My brother-in-law died in September 2021, and the house and especially the garden, his treasured domain, are filled with his presence. Everywhere in this world they built together—the raised beds, the bench underneath the willow, the firepit behind the cedar hedge they planted—we see the evidence of his creative and thoughtful husbandry, her imagination and hard work.

My sister’s goodbyes are many and private as she embarks on the next phase of her life. I have a few of my own, too. I’ve been revisiting the old haunts—the hedge where I picked blackberries on my daily walks, the boardwalk by the ocean, the triangular rock in the sea beneath the lookout on Doehle Street, the chimney where the flicker sat and called to me in his raucous voice and the other grassy lookout, beneath the pines, where I ran into an elderly couple, parked in a couple

Parksville

Parksville has changed a lot over the past 11 years. There are million-dollar houses at the end of my sister’s street where there used to be dense stands of giant cedars and pines. It’s rare to see a deer anymore. But corners of the old neighbourhood remain. A few streets over, the bungalow on the cliff (where they raise ducks in the backyard) is still there. And the other night, a young buck walked beside my husband and I from the sea lookout, almost to home, disappearing into a bushy grove on the corner.

My sister and brother-in-law always sourced excellent local food. The French Creek Fresh Seafood retail outlet, a 10-minute drive away, was a favourite spot for fresh and frozen halibut, smoked wild salmon, ling cod, scallops, spot prawns—the list goes on. In these final days in the house, we eat well every night, emptying the freezer of stored goodies. One evening the reward at the end of the day was French Creek Fresh

of lawn chairs with beers in their hands.

“We come here on fine days to watch the sunset,” the husband said. “Yep, here we get the million-dollar view without the big house and the taxes,” rejoined the wife.

Seafood spot prawns and pasta, with basil pesto that my sister and brother-in-law put up in the summer of 2021.

Last night, two of my sister’s dearest friends invited us out to their house in Nanaimo. The husband of the duo is a musician who helped my sister get back into playing again after her husband died. After a fine meal of homemade meatballs and tomato sauce, my sister and her pal picked a few tunes. The last song of the evening was “I Wish We Had Our Time Again” by John Hartford, and the chorus says it all. “I wish we had our time again/I wish we had our time again/I wish we had our time again/I wish we had our time.”

Foolproof Pesto

The basic recipe is all about proportions; once you’ve got those nailed, you can substitute any herbs, nuts or seeds that you have on hand. Million-dollar View

Instructions • Put garlic and nuts in a food processor and process until the nuts are still a bit chunky. Add cilantro, parsley or basil and process to a coarse puree.

• Add oil in a thin stream while machine is running. Add lemon juice and Parmesan and pulse until everything is combined. Add pepper, pulse, then taste for saltiness. Then add salt, to your taste, and pulse one final time.

Instructions

• Heat butter and oil in a large frying pan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and sauté just until the garlic is beginning to turn golden.

• Increase heat to medium and add prawns, shells and all. (If the pan isn’t big enough to fit all the prawns, cook them in batches, but remove garlic from the pan and reserve so that it doesn’t burn.) Flip prawns and cook them on the other side for 1 minute, until the shells look slightly browned and blistered.

• Pour in white wine and cook for a further minute, adding the garlic back in if you’ve removed it.

• Remove pan from heat. To serve, pile pasta onto four plates, arrange prawns on top, sprinkle Parmesan overtop and serve with more Parmesan at the table. Serves 4. n

Miche Genest is a Whitehorse-based chef and writer. She is also somewhat of a gardener. Miche has also written two books The Boreal Feast: A Culinary Journey Through The North, and The Boreal Gourmet: Adventures In Northern Cooking.

PHOTOS: Miche Genest

TAKE A CHANCE ON HAPPINESS Give workplace drama the boot

QUESTION: What will help us resolve workplace drama?

THE CARD: The Wheel of Fortune, Major Arcana X

RULERSHIPS: Sagittarius, Jupiter. Colours: Blue, purple. Weekday: Wednesday. Trees: Elm, Oak.

GEMSTONES & MINERALS: Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Black Opal, Sapphire, Sardonyx.

THE DECK: The Rider-Waite Coleman-Smith, first published in 1910. Card illustration here by Aimée.

LUNAR POSITION: I cast the reading during the Waxing Gibbous Moon in Pisces, with white sage and compassion. May it harm none.

Description:

In the Wheel of Fortune (a.k.a. Major Arcana Ten), we see a giant wheel turning in a blue sky while curious winged creatures upon clouds watch—an angel, an eagle, a lion, a bull. Each creature is engaged with a book and/ or scripture. Each creature is part

of a set of astrological symbols. Snuggling a giant sword, a sphinx sits atop the wheel. A snake and a mischievous god (a.k.a. possibly the ancient Egyptian god of death, Anubis) are also present.

There is some debate surround-

ing the ancient symbols drawn within the three rings comprising the big wheel. But we can safely say these symbols are present: YHVH (Yod-Heh-Vav-Heh: Hebrew for the “unutterable name of God”), alchemical symbols for

water, salt, mercury, sulphur, and the four elements (Fire, Earth, Air, Water). In Alchemy, salt, mercury and sulphur are the “heavenly substances”—the tria prima (Latin for “three primes”).

Advice:

I decided to ask the question, “What will help us resolve workplace drama?” because it comes up a lot for my clients. Like, a lot.

I am delighted we received the Wheel of Fortune as a response and message. The Wheel of Fortune reminds us that there are always consequences for our actions, even if we do not see these consequences: you are part of the great cosmic dance of karma and justice. The card also reminds us that chance exists and introduces things into our lives, even if we wish this were not so. We are part of a vast and invisible web. When the web

THE LOCAL GIFT CARD

is disturbed, we are too.

Point being. Please, everyone engaged in workplace drama, take a few huge steps back and realize you are a tiny creature on a big planet in a complex universe that no one can really comprehend. Put aside trivial behaviours and focus on the health and happiness of the people in your life, including your workmates. There is something much bigger than you, there always will be and it is usually right in front of you.

Also, the Wheel of Fortune reminds us we can take chances in life! If you are weighed down by workplace drama, remember you can seek other work in other places. You do not need to work in toxic environments. Take a chance on happiness instead! n

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Aimée Dawn Robinson

Aimée is a dancer, writer, visual artist, curator, dance teacher, director and creator who has been living in the Yukon since 2012. Aimée is grateful to live and work on the lands of Kwanlin Dün First Nation, Ta’an Kwäch’än Council and Carcross/Tagish First Nation.

We are part of a vast and invisible web. When the web is disturbed, we are too.

It’s an idiom that is so much more than what it appears at first glance or when first heard.

Some may understand this to mean that Christmas is a time for indulgence (since it really is just once a year … but then there’s New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, Easter and all those other holidays that come just once a year). It is frequently quoted, or some variation of it is quoted with kind intent, to appease someone’s fear of indulging just a little too much when Christmas goodies, in all their glory, make their festive appearances.

My mother was the Queen of Baked Goodies at Christmastime: cookies—every Christmas cookie my siblings and I could imagine:

stained glass, gingerbread, jam jams, thumbprint, oatmeal, haystacks, sugar cookies, macarons, marzipan strawberries with green leaves, and pinwheels; as well as pound cake, gumdrop cake, at least five variations of fudge, both light and dark fruitcake, taffy for pulling … and my favourites—meringues and the buttery shortbread that, thankfully (and to my great delight), did not freeze. And, no, it wasn’t all for our family; my mother shared with friends and neighbours and with those less fortunate, in the true spirit of giving (but not indulging) that this idiom embodies.

There is so much more meaning that is packed into these six words that are strung together like lights on a tree. Together they may light up someone’s holiday, bring some Christmas cheer and even some much-needed hope and peace into lives that are experiencing sadness or even despair.

Together these words speak of a spirit of generosity and goodwill. They speak of comfort and joy. They speak of reconciliation in a time when the world has so much that needs to be reconciled.

Indeed, the phrase bears to mind shepherds tending their sheep when angels appeared suddenly with “tidings of great joy.”

How we need great joy in our lives.

But from whence did this phrase first appear? Well, in 1936, in Max Fleischer’s colour classic, an eightminute, 17-second animated film,

Christmas Comes But Once A Year. The setting? An orphanage with a dozen or so preschool children who, in one scene, appear to be wailing, unconsolably, and all at the same time. The hero? A professor-turned-Santa who repairs broken-down toys and fashions a tree out of green umbrellas. And the message? It is more blessed to give than it is to receive. Truly, after all, isn’t that what Christmas is all about?

Even the babe in the manger came to give in that humble Christmas story where angels appeared first to shepherds who were keeping watch over their sheep, by night, in nearby fields. And the timeless message proclaimed was that of hope and peace, goodwill and joy that was to be for all mankind. “For unto you,” they sang (I

imagine them singing) in one accord as they proclaimed the good news of the babe “born this day” and wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a Bethlehem manger.

For this writer, that message is better still than all the Christmas goodies I could imagine.

So, remember that Christmas comes but once a year … and embrace that thought and whatever meaning this humble idiom holds for you.

And in my way of expressing good wishes to you and yours, may this season be filled with peace and joy … and may you even indulge, just a little, in a few festive favourites.

And have yourself a merry little Christmas, dear readers. n

PHOTO: Josephine Holmes

ACTIVE LISTINGS

Wed Dec 7 Beginner Cycling

Series with Adrienne Marsh

4:15 PM Habit Health and Wellness A series of 5 classes, email habitcommunity@gmail.

com

Wed Dec 7 Habit Spin 6:30 AM, 5:30 & 6:45 PM Habit Health and Wellness, Drop in for fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling (spin) class.

Wed Dec 7 Zumba 6:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online

Wed Dec 7 Kids BJJ 4:45 & 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Children’s classes are focused

on self defense Jiu Jitsu. A typical class starts with a warm up game, stretching, technique/ drilling, and ends with more fun games! For kids 4 - 12 years old.

Wed Dec 7 Sass Class – Drop in Velvet Antlers Productions 6:00 PM Super sassy dance cardio and across the floor progressions, along with tantalizing floorwork and sexy choreography. Register online. https://bit.ly/3wkXVod

Wed Dec 7 Spirit Bear

Karate The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM Traditional Okinawan Shorin-ryu Seibukan Karate Do. Adult Class (16 y/o and up) http:// spiritbearkaratekobudo.ca

Wed Dec 7 Badminton Adult

Drop-in Takhini Elementary 7:30 PM Open to everyone 18 years old and older and all skill levels

Thu Dec 8 Intro to No Bun Ballet – Drop in Velvet Antlers Productions 6:00 PM A low impact, medium/ high energy, basics class while you tighten your core, increase your strength and build on the fundamentals for all VA classes and performances. Register online. https://bit. ly/3cbyCOI

Thu Dec 8 Habit Spin 6:45 PM Habit Health and Wellness, Drop in for fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling (spin) class.

Thu Dec 8 NO-GI JIU JITSU Eight Days Martial Arts 7:30 PM This class is very similar

to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, only the students typically practice in shorts and a rash guard t-shirt, rather than a Gi. There is also typically a little more wrestling and leg locks due to the rules in tournaments being less restrictive.

Thu Dec 8 Total Body HIIT 12:15 PM Habit Health and Wellness A 30 minute total bodyweight cardio class. Drop In Thu Dec 8 Zumba 6:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online

Fri Dec 9 Habit Spin 6:30 AM & 5:30 PM Habit Health and Wellness, Drop in for fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling (spin) class.

Fri Dec 9 Women’s Brazilian JIU JITSU Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 AM a grappling based art that utilizes takedowns, sweeps, joint locks and strangle holds to subdue your opponent or attacker. BJJ emphasizes a lot of drilling and live sparring also know as “rolling”

Fri Dec 9 Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight Days Martial Arts 12:00 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.

Fri Dec 9 Badminton Adult

Drop-in Takhini Elementary 7:30

PM Open to everyone 18 years old and older and all skill levels

Sun Dec 11 Guide Waxing for Beginners 11:00 AM Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club During this one hour workshop you will learn how to properly glide and wax your skis to ensure the best glide while out skiing. https://bit. ly/3gr7v4g

Sun Dec 11 Habit Spin 10:00 & 11:00 AM Habit Health and Wellness, Drop in for fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling (spin) class.

Sun Dec 11 Habit Yoga –Candlelight YIN with Cailyn MacMaster 6:45 PM Habit Health and Wellness Unwind from the week or ease into the next one. Drop in or pre register.

Sun Dec 11 Kids Muay Thai 4:45 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai teaches combat skills that are good for self-defense along with positive holistic effects like respect, discipline, focus, and confidence. Open to ages 8 - 12.

Mon Dec 12 BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 AM & 7:30 PM a grappling based art that utilizes takedowns, sweeps, joint locks and strangle holds to subdue your opponent or attacker. BJJ emphasizes a lot of drilling and live sparring also know as “rolling”

Mon Dec 12 KIDS MUAY THAI

Eight Days Martial Arts 4:45

PM a dynamic and engaging martial art that can be traced to the middle of the 18th century. The sport is also referred to as the “Art of Eight Limbs” because it utilizes punching, kicking, elbowing and knee strikes. Muay Thai teaches combat skills that are good for self-defense along with positive holistic effects like respect, discipline, focus, and confidence. Open to ages 8 - 12.

Mon Dec 12 Women’s Muay

Thai Kickboxing Eight Days Martial Arts 12:00 & 6:00 PM

The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.

Mon Dec 12 Muay Thai

Kickboxing Eight Days Martial Arts 12:00 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.

Mon Dec 12 Habit Spin 6:45 PM

Habit Health and Wellness, Drop in for fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling (spin) class.

Tue Dec 13 Total Body HIIT 12:15 PM Habit Yukon 30 min lunchtime high intensity interval training. All levels welcome, drop in and first time try it rates available.

Tue Dec 13 Kids BJJ 4:45 & 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Children’s classes are focused on self defense Jiu Jitsu. A typical class starts with a warm up game, stretching, technique/ drilling, then ends with more fun games! These classes are appropriate for kids 4 - 12 years old.

Tue Dec 13 Habit Spin 12:15 & 5:30 PM Habit Health and Wellness, Drop in for fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling (spin) class.

Tue Dec 13 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6:00, 12:05 & 7:30 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Often referred to as the game of human chess, BJJ is a grappling based art that utilizes takedowns, sweeps, joint locks and strangle holds to subdue your opponent or attacker. BJJ emphasizes a lot of drilling and live sparring also known as “rolling”.

WELLNESS LISTINGS

Elder and Counselor available

Emotional and Spiritual support, free to Indigenous women, girls, 2 spirited in Yukon, Northern BC: Phone, video appointments or in person. Call Toll Free 866 667 6162 or visit www.yawc.ca for info.

Tuesdays & Saturdays

Counseling Drop-In and Short Term Counselling Service 11:00 AM Canadian Mental Health Association, Yukon Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Tuesday 11am - 4pm and Saturday from 11am - 3pm. Call 668-6429 for more info.

Wed Dec 7 Community Kitchen 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Hot nutritious meals to-go, a free, low-barrier, program for women identifying individuals and children. Call 667-2693 for more info.

Wed Dec 7 Dads Matter Group 5:30 PM NVD Place A group for dads, grandfathers, stepdads, uncles, foster fathers, all male caregivers are welcome. Join us to talk about parenting and meet other male caregivers. For more info contact 336-0795 or email ante.tokic@yukon.ca

Wed Dec 7 Beginner w/ Experience 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery – Upstairs Assumes some familiarity with components of Sun Salutation

Wed Dec 7 Breathe + Stretch with Carrie 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery – Upstairs A slow-paced class to stretch the body. Email carrie.ekholm@gmail.com

Wed Dec 7 Overeaters

Anonymous Meeting 7:30 PM Overeaters Anonymous For more information contact oayukon@ gmail.com for more information

Wed Dec 7 No Puffin Group (CM) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral

Wed Dec 7 Sally & Sisters/ Soeurs 1:00 PM Whitehorse United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal.

Thu Dec 8 Hatha Yoga 12:00 PM Grace Space Find alignment mental and physical during this hour of inspiring hatha yoga,. Register online. https://bit. ly/3kFowWQ

Thu Dec 8 Mantra and Relaxation 4:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary This class is about developing awareness

of your inner Light through the practices of chanting mantra and deepening relaxation

Thu Dec 8 KDCC Walking with Our Sisters Sewing Group 5:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre.

Thu Dec 8 Family & Friends Support Group 7:00 PM Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) A dropin support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Call 668-6429 or email programs@yukon.cmha.ca for more info.

Thu Dec 8 AA Polar Group - O/M 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral Join our support group in person or for our zoom room address email aapolargroup@ gmail.com

Fri Dec 9 Yoga wake up flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https://www. rootedtreemassage.com/bookonline

Fri Dec 9 Morning Yoga Stretch 9:00 AM 7th Ray Studio Easing into the day with gentling warming up and stretching. All levels are welcome Register online.

Fri Dec 9 Sally & Sisters/ Soeurs 1:00 PM Whitehorse United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal.

Fri Dec 9 Slow Flow Resto – All Levels 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery –Upstairs Stretch, flow + restore.

Fri Dec 9 Sacred Breathwork with Derek Endress 7:00 PM Alpine Bakery – Upstairs Email wallymaltz@mac.com to register.

Fri Dec 9 AA Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Looking for support with your relationship with alcohol? Join the AA Whitehorse Group..

Fri Dec 9 Men’s Support Group for Indigenous men 18 and over CYFN Council Of Yukon First Nations Family Preservation Services is hosting a Snaring & Trapping Workshop as part of its ongoing Support Group for Yukon First Nations and Indigenous men. Register now as space is limited!

Sat Dec 10 AA Hospital Meeting 7:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral

Sat Dec 10 Yoga with Amber 7:15 PM Habit Health and Wellness book online or email habitcommunity@gmail.com for more info

Sat Dec 10 Kundalini Wake-Up with Nancy Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 9:00 AM Start the day with classic Kundalini yoga sets and meditations that stimulate the mind, activate the body and magnetize your energy. To register email wallymaltz@mac. com http://www.yogayukon.ca/ yogayukon/Schedule.html

Sat Dec 10 Restorative Yoga – All Levels 10:30 AM Alpine Bakery & Upstairs Restorative poses are long holds over supportive props in relaxing variations of backbends, forward folds and twists, to relax deeply. To register email wallymaltz@ mac.com http://www.yogayukon. ca/yogayukon/Schedule.html

Mon Dec 12 Sally & Sisters/ Soeurs 1:00 PM Whitehorse United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal.

Mon Dec 12 Eating Well on a Budget 5:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Join a Registered Dietitian to learn tips & tricks for grocery shopping and eating well without breaking the bank. https://bit.ly/3XNblps

Mon Dec 12 Smart Recovery Addictions Support 6:45 PM Sarah Steele Building

Mon Dec 12 Live And Online Kundalini Yoga 8:00 AM Online Kriya, mudra, and mantra awaken your body and focus the mind. We will follow one sequence until you are able to

find yourself in the flow, before moving on.

Mon Dec 12 Absolute

Beginners – Intro 5:30 PM

Alpine Bakery – Upstairs Intro to yoga with Erica & Carrie

Mon Dec 12 Hips, Hams & Core – All Levels 7:30 PM

Alpine Bakery – Upstairs A fairly vigorous class with emphasis on breath and slower is stronger.

Mon Dec 12 AA New

Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral

Tue Dec 13 Sally & Sisters/ Soeurs 1:00 PM Whitehorse

United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal.

Tue Dec 13 Yoga with Barbara 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Drop-in Yoga, everyone welcome. Call 335-1996 for more info.

Tue Dec 13 Men’s Community Group 5:30 PM Mountainview Church We start with a meal and fellowship, then work through a biblical study, and take time to pray for one another, and for shared requests.

Tue Dec 13 Intermediate –Level 2 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery – Upstairs Explore alignment and form in a wide range of familiar + new poses.

Tue Dec 13 Guided Breathing 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery - Upstairs Taught by Philippe Mouchet email wallymaltz@mac.com

Tue Dec 13 Yoga by Amber 7:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A yoga class that is for all levels and abilities, register online.

Tue Dec 13 AA UglyDuckling Group (C/M, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral New members always welcome, this is a non smoking group.

Help Shape Yukon’s Future

Get on Board!

Consider serving on one of the following boards and committees:

■ Physiotherapists Advisory Committee

■ LPN Advisory Committee

■ Licensed Practical Nurses Discipline Panel

■ Registered Psychiatric Nurses Advisory Committee

■ Midwifery Advisory Committee

■ Pharmacy Advisory Committee

Deadline: Ongoing Contact: boards.plra@yukon.ca

■ Building Standards Board

Deadline: Until filled

Contact: Hector.Lang@yukon.ca

■ Employment Standards Board

Deadline: Until filled

Contact: Eva.Wieckowski@yukon.ca

■ Yukon Energy Board of Directors

Deadline: December 31, 2022

Contact: megan.yakiwchuk@yec.yk.ca

■ Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust Board of Trustees

■ Judicial Council

■ Yukon Police Council

■ Yukon Review Board

Deadline: until filled

Contact: Carla.Braun@yukon.ca

■ Law Society of Yukon - Executive

Deadline: February 28, 2023

Contact: Carla.Braun@yukon.ca

■ Law Society of Yukon

– Complaint Dismissal Review Committee

■ Law Society of Yukon – Discipline Committee

Deadline: March 31, 2023

Contact: Carla.Braun@yukon.ca

■ Bid Challenge Committee

Positions: members Deadline: Until filled

Contact: bccsecretariat@yukon.ca

■ Yukon Aviation Advisory Committee

Positions: members Deadline: Until filled

Contact: Leah Stone (867) 667-8270

■ Alsek Renewable Resources Council

■ Carcross Tagish Renewable Resources Council

■ Carmacks Renewable Resources Council

■ Dän Keyi Renewable Resources Council

■ Mayo District Renewable Resources Council

■ North Yukon Renewable Resources Council

■ Teslin Renewable Resources Council

■ Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board

Deadline: Until filled

Contact: kelly.gruber@yukon.ca

■ Yukon Land Use Planning Council

Deadline: March 31, 2023

Contact: Jerome.McIntyre@yukon.ca

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The Best Things in Life are… Rescued!

Meet Charlie!

He is a 9-month-old male Alaskan Husky.

Charlie is true to his breed and has a lot of energy to burn! With patience and training, he could excel as a winter adventure buddy i.e. skijouring, kick-sled, bikejouring, etc! It would be a great sport for him to burn off some steam.

He would bene t from further work on training and socializing, and will need leash training. He is med-large and full of beans! He would do well in a home with older children, and with proper introductions, another dog. We do not know how he is with cats.

If you are interested in adopting Charlie please ll out an online application at humanesocietyyukon.ca. If you already have a pre-approved application with us within the last year, call 633-6019 to put your application towards him.

SHELTER HOURS: Tuesdays - Fridays 12pm-6pm Saturdays - 10am-6pm 126 Tlingit St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6J2 | Tel: 867 633 6019

humanesocietyyukon.ca

Y ukon

FOSTER FAMILIES NEEDED

As most adoptions happen in the city, YARN relies heavily on foster homes in the city when pups are ready for adoption. We look after all the vet appointments and adoption applications.

YARN cannot continue accepting litters, unless it has foster homes to care for them in the city, while they find their homes. We are in need of some great Fosters Families to help our little fur-babies when they arrive in Whitehorse.

If you are interested and able to help in fostering please get in contact with us via our page @YukonAnimalRescueNetwork or send us a message via Facebook messenger or email: cheryl@YukonAnimalRescue.net

Klondike Institute of Art and Culture Dawson City, YT

HOLIDAY CRAFTING WORKSHOPS

Embroidery, Watercolour, Linocut Printing, & Willow Weaving Visit kiac.ca for more details

OPERA NIGHT

(The Creation of)

The Cremation of Sam McGee

Thurs Dec 8, 8pm

SASHA STRONG BOOK LAUNCH

Live Comic Reading with Kim Edgar Fri Dec 9, 7pm

COFFEE HOUSE & OPEN MIC NIGHT

Sat Dec 10, 7pm

Tel: (867) 993-5005 Email: kiac@kiac.ca Website: www.kiac.ca

Youth Drop-In Centre

Recreational program for teen-years youth

When: Tuesday to Friday 3pm to 9 pm & Sat 1-9 pm Ages: 12-18 years old

For more info: See Facebook page for schedule & activities, or email Oliver: obulpitt@bcgyukon.com

AllStars After School Program

An affordable, quality after school program

When: Monday to Friday 3-5:00 pm following the school calendar.

Ages: Ages 6-11 years old

Cost: Tuition fees as follows: $315/month allstars@bgcyukon.com for inquiries

Location: Downtown/Takhini Elementary

Learning Tree Early Years Centre

An affordable, quality, licensed childcare program

When: Monday to Friday 7:30am-5:15pm Ages: 18 months - 5 years of age

Cost: Tuition fees as follows:

Toddler: $160/month, Preschool: $150/month Emily Howard at 393-2824 ext 206 or eypd@bgcyukon.com

Location: Riverdale

A weekly, action-focused circle of fire + fellowship for those who identify as male. A safe + brave space for men to share their wins and challenges, dig deeper into what’s really holding you back, have honest conversations, set goals and be accountable.

Call/text Michael at 867-332-4722 or email: mjvernon@gmail.com arkabrotherhood.com

ATLIN

Fridays Atlin Community Library Atlin Community LIbrary 2:00 PM Open two days per week, Fridays and Saturdays, covid protocols apply.

Sundays St. Martins Anglican Church Sunday Service 10:00 AM St. Martins Anglican Church 10:00 AM Everyone is welcome.

Tuesdays Craft Dinner 5:00 PM Atlin Mountain Inn Craft and eat with good company, special meal discounts for crafters. Finish an old craft or start something new!

Tuesdays 5 Mile Group (OM) 7:30 PM

Tutan Hit building Next to Centre for Culture Call 1-250-651-7900 Ext. 315

YUKON COMMUNITIES:

Wednesdays Yukon Unity (OM) 3:00

PM Online Yukon Health Centers, Live Video Meeting Beaver Creek, Carcross, Carmacks, Dawson City, Destruction Bay, Faro, Haines Junction, Mayo, Old Crow, Pelly Crossing, Ross River,

Teslin, Watson Lake.

CARCROSS

First Sunday of Every Month St.

Saviour’s Church Services 2:00 pm

St. Saviour Church 867-668-3129

Mondays Light Walkers Group (OM) 5:00 PM Fire Hall meeting room 1137 Austin St.

CARMACKS

Wed Dec 7 Toddler Time & Indoor

Soccer/Learn to Play 10:00 AM

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Wed Dec 7 Teen Movie Night 7:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Thu Dec 8 Carmacks Open Gym 5:00

PM Carmacks Recreation Centre

Thu Dec 8 Family Movie Night 7:00

PM Carmacks Recreation Centre

Fri Dec 9 CTJS Floor Hockey 5:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre Kids & Youth Floor Hockey (5-7PM) and Adult Floor Hockey (7-9PM)

Sat Dec 10 Disc Golf Drop-In 1:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre All ages! Free! The Recreation Department has a variety of Driver, Fairway, and Putter Discs to use. https://bit.ly/3QIuxAs

Sat Dec 11 Drop In Pickleball 3:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Sun Dec 11 Toddler Time 1:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Mon Dec 12 Drop-in Basketball 5:00

PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 5-12 (5-7PM) and Ages 13 to adult (7-9PM)

Mon Dec 12 Carmacks Spikerz Volleyball 6:00 PM Carmacks Recreation CentreIndoors at the VOC - Rec Center until the outdoor courts at Merv Tew Park & Tantalus School are ready! https://bit.ly/3Ot7cSv

Tue Dec 13 Drop-in Basketball & Soccer 5:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 5-12 (5-7PM) and Ages 13 to adult (7-9PM)

Tue Dec 13 Nerf Battle Dome 5:30

PM Carmacks Recreation Centre

Carmacks Recreation Centre

DAWSON CITY

Mondays Handbuilding Pottery Drop-in 6:30-9pm Self-guided group studio time for those who have some knowledge and experience with pottery. Newcomers are welcome, though little instruction is provided. KIAC Classroom, back door.

Tue - Thur St Paul’s Anglican Church Evening Prayer 4:00 PM St Paul’s Anglican Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live) Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 4pm Yukon Time for Evening Prayer.

Tue - Thu Saint Mary’s Weekday

Mass 5:00 PM Saint Mary’s Catholic Church Join Father Emanuel for weekday mass Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Wed Dec 7 Youth Muay Thai Classes 3:00 PM Minto Park Concession Ages 7-13 Email recreation@cityofdawson. ca to register.

Thu Dec 8 Intermediate Embroidery

– Holiday Cushions 6:00 PM Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Build on existing skills and techniques so some embroidery experience is required. Participants will create a holiday themed cushion over three weeks.

Thu Dec 8 Multi-Sport Drop In 7:30

PM Robert Service School Held in the gym, all children under 9 must have a guardian.

Fri Dec 9 Cards & Conversation 12:30

PM Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 Dawson City Free! Drop-In! No registration necessary. Proof of double vaccination required for anyone ages 12+. For more info email recreation@ cityofdawson.ca or call 993-7400 ext 299.

Fri Dec 9 Adult Rec & Roll 5:00 PM

Art & Margaret Fry Rec Centre Improve your roller skating and skateboarding skills, 18+ Free-Drop in

COMMUNITY EVENTS ... cont’d

Fri Dec 9 Sasha Strong – Mini

Graphic Novel – Book Launch 7:00

PM Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Celebrate the launch of Sasha Strong, a mini graphic novel by Kim Edgar published by Conundrum Press!

Sat Dec 10 Under 5 Gym Drop-In 10:00 AM Robert Service School

Sat Dec 10 Drop-In Walking Group

12:00 PM Robert Service School Open to all ages, children under 10 to be accompanied by an adult, Parents with strollers are welcome. Set distance goals to achieve or just come for exercise and socialization.

Sat Dec 10 Coffee House & Open

Mic Night 7:00 PM Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Bring the entire family to these communityinspired events to enjoy an evening of entertainment as friends and family take to the stage and share their incredible talents, or strike the courage to perform your talent in this quiet and encouraging space.

Sun Dec 11 AA North Star Group

Dawson City 7:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion In person or Videoconference option available Call 867-993-5095 or 867-993-3734 for more information

Sun Dec 11 Under 5 Gym Drop-In 10:00 AM Robert Service School

Sun Dec 11 Learn to Skate 4:00 PM

Art & Margaret Fry Rec Centre For those 18+ Learn the basics of skating –register at the arena

Sun Dec 11 Yin Yoga 8:00 PM Art &

Margaret Fry Rec Centre For a deep stretch and relaxation before bedtime Email recreation@cityofdawson.ca

Mon Dec 12 55+ Stretch & Strong

Fitness Class 2:00 PM Art & Margaret Fry Rec Centre A 6-week strength class for Dawsonites Call 993-7400 ext 299

Mon Dec 12 Badminton & Pickleball

6:00 PM Robert Service School Open to all ages (children under 10 must be supervised).

Mon Dec 12 Adult Drop-In Basketball

7:30 PM Robert Service School Gym – Free Call 993-7400 ext 299 for more info

Mon Dec 12 Young Peoples Talking Circle 7:00 PM Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre

Tue Dec 13 Romp & Run 10:30

AM YOOP Hall Email Jen.Suttis@ cdcyukon.ca for more info.

Tue Dec 13 Preschool Learn to Skate

10:45 AM Art & Margaret Fry Rec

Centre Half Hour program for stay at home preschoolers ages 3+. Email recreation@cityofdawson.ca

Tue Dec 13 Hatha Yoga 5:30 PM Art & Margaret Fry Rec Centre Improve your posture flexibility and strength. Email recreation@cityofdawson.ca

Tue Dec 13 English Conversation Club 7:00 PM YukonU A weekly English Conversation Club for immigrants in Dawson City.

Tue Dec 13 Magic The Gathering 7:00 PM Minto Park Concession Building FREE Event. Format is commander –Bring your own cards / decks

FARO

Wednesdays & Friday’s Games & Walks 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Walk or play cards, engage in healthy living.

Wednesdays Basketball (Open Court) 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Shoot some hoops, practice your skills on the open court. Call 994-2375 or email recreation@faroyukon.ca for more info.

Fridays Badminton 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Saturdays Open Gym 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Unstructured activity time where the gymnasium is available to students, families, and/or community members to play pick-up sports. Call 994-2375 or email recreation@ faroyukon.ca for more info.

Tuesdays & Thursdays Parent & Tot 10:00 AM Faro Recreation Centre

Tuesday & Thursdays Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Tuesdays & Thursdays Kids Club 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre – Must be pre-registered, for more info call 9942375

Tuesdays Adult Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Sat Dec 10 Faro Christmas Market

1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre A variety of outstanding handmade goods – ranging from one-of-a-kind jewelry, stationery, clothing and accessories to leather goods, art prints, ceramics, baking and much, much more.

HAINES JUNCTION

Wed Dec 7 Adult Volleyball 16+ 7:00 PM St. Elias Community School Meet

in the school gym

Wed Dec 7 Village Council meetings 7:00 PM St. Elias Convention Centre

Village Council meetings are also held the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.

[Remote attendance only]

Wed Dec 7 Boxing Classes Bill Brewster Arena 5:30 PM Reach your fitness goals by joining this boxing program! Participants must complete out a waiver provided. Call 634-2012 or email dgraham@cafn.ca for more info. https://bit.ly/3mGYALy

Thu Dec 8 Step It Up with Shelby 7:00

PM Bill Brewster Arena Cardio Aerobic Step Class is a classic cardiovascular workout, using a 4 or 6 inch step platform.

Fri Dec 9 HJL Story Time 10:00AM Haines Junction Library Registration is required but the program is still run as a drop in. There is no commitment to come each week. https://bit. ly/3KmBdBC.l

Sat Dec 10 Step It Up with Shelby 7:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Cardio Aerobic Step Class is a classic cardiovascular workout, using a 4 or 6 inch step platform.

Sun Dec 11 Sunday Christmas Markets 2:00 PM St. Elias Convention Centre Local Vendors, lots of baked and lovely homemade goods. Public Skating until 3pm.

Sun Dec 11 Community Carol Service 7:00 PM The Log Church Come sing along to Christmas carol favorites with live music, hot cider will be available. Everyone Welcome!

Mon Dec 12 Step It Up with Shelby 7:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Cardio Aerobic Step Class is a classic cardiovascular workout, using a 4 or 6 inch step platform.

Mon Dec 12 Smart Recovery Meetings 8:00 PM Munku Hall Everyone welcome, call 334-5688 for more info.

Tue Dec 13 Girls Club 6:00 PM St. Elias School Held in the art room, open to Girls and identifying as Girls from Grade 8 to 12.

Tue Dec 13 Christmas Mitt Making Course with Karrie Brown 6:00 PM

Yukon University Haines Junction Campus Learn how to make a pair of traditional mittens just in time for Christmas. Email ssheardown@ yukonu.ca

Tue Dec 13 Special Olympics Powerlifting Program 7:00 PM St. Elias School Email kerimishka@gmail. com or call 634-5346 for more info.

MARSH LAKE

Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays Jackalope Open for drinks and snacks 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Thursdays North of 60 Seniors Coffee and Chat 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

Thursdays Shuffleboard Marsh Lake Community Centre 6:00 PM

Saturdays Knitting Circle 11:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Everyone wielding a hook, needle or pin is welcome.

Saturdays Pickleball Outside Marsh Lake Community Centre 12:30 PM

Saturdays Family Playtime and Open Gym 3:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

MAYO

Weekdays Lunchtime Lengths 12:00

PM Mayo Recreation Centre

Weekdays Mayo Mornings Parent and Tot Time 10:00 AM Mayo Recreation Centre

Mondays Video Yoga Classes 5:15

PM Mayo Curling Arena Yoga Videos are used for leading each class. Bring your own Yoga mat or borrow ours. Drop-ins are welcome. For more info call 996-2043 8979962043

Mondays Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Drop-in Art Night 7:00 PM

Mayo Curling Lounge If you can bring a photo that you would like to work from that would be great. No experience necessary.

Tuesdays Drop-in Curling 7:30 PM Mayo Recreation Centre

Sundays St. Mary’s Church Service

11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)6677746

Sundays Communion Service St. Mary with St. Mark Anglican Church 11:00 AM where village members come together to worship and offer service to their community and the world.

MOUNT LORNE

Thu Dec 8 Parents and Tots

Playtime Group 1:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre

Thu Dec 8 Community Drop-In 1:30

PM Mount Lorne Community Centre Play games, craft, chat walk, snacks, coffee & tea provided.

Fri Dec 9 Drop-In Adult Hockey Lorne Mountain Community Centre 7:00 PM For members or non-members (for a small fee)

Mon Dec 12 Drop-In Yoga Mount Lorne Community Centre 7:00 PM By donation all levels welcome

OLD CROW

Sundays St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-9935381

Wednesdays Parent and Tots 4:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Call 9663015 for more info.

Wed Dec 7 Adult Card Game Night 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Wed Dec 7 Stroller Walks 10:00 AM

Kih Tsal

Mon Dec 12 Men’s Night At The Rec Centre 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Tue Dec 13 Kids Gym 3:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Tue Dec 13 Adult Sewing 6:00

PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Tue Dec 13 Youth Gym 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

SKAGWAY

Wednesdays Women’s Morning Worship 7:00 AM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway All are welcome. Part of the Alaska Presbytery and the PC U.S.A.

Wednesdays Windy Valley Babies 10:30 AM Skagway Public Library Stories, Songs, and Fun with Ms. Anna! Designed for ages 0-3.

Fridays Skagway Teen Night 6:30 PM Skagway Public Library

Sundays Sunday School 4:00 PM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway Sundays Sunday Worship 10:00 AM

First Presbyterian Church of Skagway

Wed Dec 7 Christmas Hymn Sing 6:30 PM First Presbyterian Church Spend an hour singing your favorite hymns that tell the story of Jesus’ birth and learn a few new ones along the way. Children and adults are welcome. Refreshments afterwards.

Fri Dec 9 Christmas Open House 3:30

PM Skagway Traditional Council Come warm up and enjoy some food and coffee with us!

Fri Dec 9 Late Night Library 6:00 PM

Skagway Public Library Hang out at the library after hours and enjoy holidaythemed crafts, games, special guests, and activities. For teens ages 10-18.

Fri Dec 9 Photos with Santa 5:00 PM

White Pass & Yukon Route Railway Stop by the Depot for hot cocoa and photos with Santa!

Fri Dec 9 Yuletide Wine Tasting

7:00 PM Happy Endings Saloon All proceeds go to Skagway High School’s Class of 2024

Sat Dec 10 Christmas Movie Nights 12:00, 3:00, 6:00 PM Skagway

Traditional Council

Sat Dec 10 Annual Santa Train 9:30

AM Greet Santa as the train brings him to the depot, dress warm and bring a cozy blanket for the trip! www.wpyr. com/santatrain2022

Sat Dec 10 Yuletide at the Park Visitor Center and Museum Hot beverages, snacks, ornament decorating activities, and classic holiday films.

Sat Dec 10 Yuletide Ball 8:00 PM

Happy Endings Saloon Live Music

Featuring New Twin

Sun Dec 11 Painted Clay Ornaments

2:00 PM Paint your own Skagway made cookie cutter shaped ornaments.

TAGISH

Wed Dec 7 Tagish Library 12:00

PM Tagish Community LIbrary Tagish Library is an active and bright addition to our community. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon

Wed Dec 7 Yukon Learn at Tagish Library 1:00 PM Tagish Community LIbrary Targeted literacy programming by Yukon Learn at the Tagish Library. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon.

Wed Dec 7 Intro to Yoga 4:15 PM

Tagish Community Centre

Wed Dec 7 Beginner and Intermediate Yoga 5:45 PM Tagish Community Centre

Wed Dec 7 Coffee And Chat 2:00 PM

Tagish Community Centre

Thu Dec 8 Tagish Library 12:00 PM

Tagish Community LIbrary Tagish Library is an active and bright addition to our community. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon

Thu Dec 8 Carpet Bowling 10:00 AM

Tagish Community Centre

Thu Dec 8 Tagish Local Advisory

Council Meeting Tagish Community Centre 7:00 PM .

Sat Dec 10 Tagish Library 12:00

PM Tagish Community LIbrary Tagish Library is an active and bright addition to our community. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon

Mon Dec 12 Tagish Butt Kickers

Tagish Community Centre 11:00 AM Everyone Welcome, Biking, Hiking, Skiing Snowshoeing, Kicksledding, Ping Pong, Pickleball, Dog Walking & Morer

Mon Dec 12 Line Dancing Lessons

Tagish Community Centre 7:00 PM Music, Dancing and FUN! For more info or to reserve your spot email recreation@tagishyukon.org

TESLIN

Wed Dec 7 Pickleball 12:00 & 7:00

PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Thu Dec 8 Group Fitness 5:30 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Thu Dec 8 Youth Club 7:00 PM Teslin

Recreation Centre

Fri Dec 9 Young Explorers 3:15 PM Teslin Recreation Centre For those who like outdoor adventure.

Fri Dec 9 Public Skate 5:00 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex

Fri Dec 9 Badminton 6:30 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex

Fri Dec 9 Basketball Drop-in 7:00 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex

Sat Dec 10 Parent & Tots 12:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Sat Dec 10 Volleyball 7:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Mon Dec 12 Badminton 6:30 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Tue Dec 13 3D Archery 5:30 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Tue Dec 13 Group Fitness 5:30 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

WATSON LAKE

Daily Public Skate Watson Lake Recreation Centre 8:30-5:30 PM, Wednesdays 7:30 – 9:30 PM and Saturday 10:00 – 6:00 PM

Sundays St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932

Wed Dec 7 Drop-In Ninja Tumbling 5:30 PM Watson Lake Secondary School All ages welcome. Adults are welcome too, come to do some stretching or try some handstands etc.

Fri Dec 9 Friday Night Lanes 7:00 PM Call 335-7979 to register

Sat Dec 10 Baptiste Power Yoga 7:00 PM Fees apply. A muscle-shaping and mind-sculpting workout, work at your own level and ability, set to electronic music.

Sun Dec 11 Sunday Nite Volleyball 11:00 AM Watson Lake Secondary School

Mon Dec 12 Learn to Skate Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sign up at the Rec Centre

Tue Dec 13 Pickleball & Badminton Watson Lake Secondary School 7:00 PM

Gwich’in Moccasins

Jackie Olson

Artist:

In 1995, the Yukon Arts Centre began acquiring works of art by Indigenous and northern artists—art significant to First Nations and northern Canadians in its representation of their experiences.

Our Permanent Art Collection comprises over 100 critical works portraying a range in style and mediums, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, installations, mixed media, photography and textiles by Indigenous and northern artists. It is also a significant display of the artistic talent that exists in this part of the world. The entire collection can be viewed at yukonartscentre.com n

PHOTO: Archbould Photography

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CAREERS

Victoria Gold is Hiring for the Eagle Gold Mine

The team at Victoria Gold is excited to host a Recruitment Fair in the Curling Lounge of Mayo’s Community Hall on Saturday, December 10.

The Victoria Gold Recruitment Fair will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. and all residents of the Village of Mayo and surrounding areas are encouraged to attend to learn more about the Company, employment at the Eagle Gold Mine, and to apply for available positions.

Current positions to be filled at the Eagle Gold Mine include Labourers, Haul Truck Trainees, Haul Truck Drivers, Heavy Equipment Operators, Administrative Assistants, Red Seal Mechanics and Red Seal Millwrights.

“Victoria Gold is committed to hiring and training locally to provide good paying jobs for the people of Mayo and from throughout the territory,” says Victoria Gold President & CEO John McConnell. “We aim to hire the most qualified people for the positions available, keeping in mind our commitment to local hire. The people we attract will be excited about the Eagle Gold Mine and responsible development, while always looking for innovative ways to move our operations forward.”

A similar recruitment event was held in Whitehorse on November 15 and included representatives from Victoria Gold’s Human Resources (HR) and Process departments who conducted interviews.

“There was a great turnout at the Recruitment Fair in Whitehorse with a lot of Yukon individuals interested in joining the Victoria Gold team and we hope our Mayo event also contributes to our hiring local and supporting Yukoners At Work,” adds McConnell.

Yukoners unable to attend the December 10 Mayo Recruitment Fair in person are encouraged to submit their resume to greatpeoplework@vgcx.com

The Victoria Gold Recruitment Fair is being held on Saturday, December 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Curling Lounge of Mayo’s Community Hall.

All residents of the Village of Mayo and surrounding areas are encouraged to attend to learn more about the Company, employment at the Eagle Gold Mine, and to apply for available positions.