What's Up Yukon, November 30, 2022

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Purolator has unveiled this year’s limited-edition holi day art boxes. This year’s boxes were designed by a new group of emerging Canadian art ists, representing all provinces and territories. Among the 13 selected artists, this season, is born-and-raised Yukoner Lara Bode, who is from the Little Sal mon Carmacks First Nation.

“I really love anything holiday themed,” Bode told What’s Up Yukon over Zoom from Vancou ver where she is in her first year study ing art and design at Emily Carr Uni versity. “I spent a lot of time thinking about the holidays, so I was really excit ed to just do some thing I would have done anyway, draw ing something holiday related. Then there was just the added bonus of knowing it’s going to be all across Canada.”

Bode’s art for the Purolator boxes is meant to capture how “the holidays bring the coldest of nights and the warmest of mem ories made even more memorable by our families,” according to the artist.

In working with the theme for the Purolator boxes, which this year was gathering for a meal, Bode said she decided to create from the experiences she shares with her family during the holi days.

“My family doesn’t really

gather like that during the holi days, but every year my mom and I bake cookies and give them out to everyone in our family,” she said. “So I decided to do cookies, and I just love the snow reflecting off the holiday lights. I just think that’s so pretty.

“I wanted to do something with lights and snow and then the cookies just brought that all together.”

Typically, when Bode creates art, she takes her time and does whatever she feels, so working with a tight deadline was a new challenge and a learning experi ence she believes will benefit her as she furthers her artistic educa tion and practice. While she is in her first year of university,

academically and professionally, and not just a hobby. She sees illustration and animation as be ing connected and is particularly fond of those fields.

“I already love illustration, and I think having the skill to make illustrations move is just such a fantastic way to improve story telling in art,” she said. “I’d just love to see myself doing that.”

Bode said she thinks her friends and family might be even more excited than she is to see her art featured on the Purolator holiday boxes, and it was almost overwhelming the first morning the announcement was made, be cause she woke up to her phone already blowing up with messages congratulating her.

“I had just gotten up and I was getting ready for class and my phone was just exploding,” she said.

The 13 artists select ed for this year’s Purola tor boxes were nominat ed by last year’s artists, and Bode said she’d love to give another young, emerging artist like her self a shot at it for next year. Purolator is also donating $5,000 to the Whitehorse Food Bank, fitting with the theme of sharing food.

right now, Bode hopes to transfer into illustration or animation in the future.

“It’s definitely different, I think,” Bode said of being in art school. “There’s still all the aca demic writing, but there’s also, like, you have an illustration due on Thursday—that kind of thing. At first, I was really struggling to balance, but I think I’m starting to get that in check now.”

Bode went on to say she al ways knew the arts would be something she would pursue,

While she’s busy with school now, Bode still loves to create art for her own enjoy ment and hopes to turn some of her attention to designing a set of stickers in the near future.

“I’ve always had that passion to create. Things just kind of worked out in a way where I felt it would be very viable for me to go into the arts. I can’t really see myself doing anything else.”

To read more about Purolator’s 2022 holiday boxes, visit purola tor.com. n

Meet Lara Bode, the Yukon artist featured on this year’s Purolator holiday packages

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

Lara Bode Purolator holiday box

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ANIMALS

In 1997, the world avoided an apocalyptic scenario when Mr. Freeze (Arnold Schwarzeneg ger), in his fiendish plot to start a new ice age, was thwarted by George Clooney, a.k.a. Batman, in the movie Batman & Robin But when Arnie thought he could “kick some ice,” frankly, he was pretty misguided. In fact, plenty of species would have thrived under this new frozen landscape and, likely many Yukoners, would celebrate the year-long ski sea son!

Each winter, our furry neigh bours don an extra-thick coat of fur and fat to make it through the winter. But a coat isn’t the only strategy for making it through the winter. Wood frogs have no hair or fat stores at all, yet they man age to survive the winter. In the winter, a wood frog’s heart stops beating, their blood no longer flows and two-thirds of the water in their body freezes, yet they somehow survive. If you have ever encountered one of these motion less amphibians, you would as sume they are frozen solid, but that isn’t the case.

As winter temperatures de cline, ice begins to form within the abdomen of the frog and en cases their internal organs. From the outside, you can see their skin begin to freeze and their eyes turn

white with ice. But what you can’t see is that their livers are rapidly producing large amounts of glu cose that flush into every cell in their bodies. This glucose forms a natural antifreeze that prevents cells from freezing and prevents water molecules from leaving the cell and preventing dehydration. The frog’s body allows ice to form around the outside of cells and around organs—but not inside the cells, thus preventing lethal dam ages of ice formation. But there is unknown magic to this process … like, when a frog thaws out, how does their heart start pumping again? Excitingly, if we can adapt this process medically, it may al low us to freeze organs destined for transplant.

There is another surprising Yukon creature that lets itself freeze through winter: the arc tic wooly bear caterpillar. This baby moth has been found to survive temperatures as low as -70℃. Strangely, an arctic wooly bear spends most of its life fro zen rather than thawed. Like wood frogs, wooly bears rely on natural antifreeze compounds in their bodies, including glycerol, to keep ice crystals from forming in their body. Perhaps concern ingly, it isn’t these harsh condi tions that threaten wooly bears, rather it is parasites that can survive in the same frozen condi tions. In spring, these caterpillars need to act fast, having to feed, form a cocoon, emerge as a moth, breed, lay eggs and get ready to freeze again.

One of the most remarkable cold-weather species is one we may take for granted, the Arc tic ground squirrel. All over the Yukon, we see these rodents every day, but rarely are they appreciated (check out the popu

lation near Jake’s Corner to see some rare individuals with pureblack coats). In fact, the Arctic ground squirrel holds the record for the lowest body temperature of any mammal on Earth, record ed at -2.9℃. For warm-blooded species, a significant change in body temperature is extremely dangerous (think about how a small fever feels), but in this ex treme example, their body tem peratures will plunge a total of 34℃

Arctic ground squirrels are extreme hibernators: as their heart and lungs slow down, so do the electrical signals in their brains. In fact, electrical signals and neurons in the brain begin to vanish over the winter; yet, come spring, the squirrels emerge from their burrows completely healthy. Researchers believe it is this unique decline in neur ons that may hold a key to their cold-weather survival. There is very little known about how they survive, but there are clues emer ging about specialized proteins in their brains that protect key functions while allowing unneces sary connections to wither away. Researchers at Leipzig Univer sity think that by understanding these proteins (called tau), it may help us understand degenerative neurological diseases, such as Alz heimer’s, where faulty proteins damage the brain.

These three creatures repre sent only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to remarkable winter survival strategies. So next time there is an icy villain threat ening humanity, maybe relying on a bat (or an actor) shouldn’t be our best approach, but rather we should hope for a more-appro priate hero … like … the Mighty Ground Squirrel! n

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“Allow me to break the ice: My name is Freeze. Learn it well, for it’s the chilling sound of your doom.” - Mr. Freeze (Batman & Robin, 1997)

column with Scott Dudiak

Scott Dudiak is a Whitehorse-based biologist and sustainability advocate. Scott hopes to shift narratives away from environmental doom towards community agency for change. He is inordinately fond of beetles and other overlooked creatures that sustain our human communities.

The venerable Arctic ground squirrel

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Exploring the origins and cultural variations of eggnog

The holidays are upon us, and what better way to welcome in another Christ mas season than by enjoying a glass of eggnog? Traditionally, this sweet egg-based bevy is served cold, with some cinnamon and nutmeg sprinkled on top and a dash of rum added. But, in medi eval England, the birthplace of this festive drink, it was served a different way—hot.

The exact year that eggnog was invented is not known, but what historians do know is that it was first named posset and that it was made with hot milk and spices for the purpose of being a flu remedy. During the 13th century, there are records of medieval monks adding eggs to the recipe and consuming it for enjoyment.

As we move forward a few centuries, to the 1700s, we start to see recipes using cream, egg yolks, nutmeg and sherry. Dur ing this time period in England, it was mostly the wealthy who could enjoy eggnog as the ingredients were hard to come by.

In the 1800s, eggnog made its way across the Atlantic Ocean into the Americas. During this time, wine and brandy were heavily taxed. Rum, however, was quite inexpensive due to the trading with Caribbean colonies.

In the Americas, farmland was plentiful, so eggs, sugar and milk were easily accessible. And thus, eggnog, as we know it today, was

born. Not long after this new dis covery, people began to experi ment with adding liquor. After the American Revolutionary War, it became more difficult to im port rum. Whiskey, moonshine and brandy became rum substi tutes and were added to the nog, which had gained much popularity by this time. Even George Wash ington served eggnog to his dis tinguished guests. But his version was a bit more boozed up than other versions. Historical records show that the former U.S. presi dent enjoyed his nog with whisky, brandy, rum and sherry, blended with cream, milk, eggs and sugar. I can only imagine the humorous, drunken conversations that took place in his office.

The cool thing about eggnog is that it’s a recipe that can be adapted and changed in so many different ways. In Mexico, they have rompope, which is sort of like an eggnog punch. First in vented by nuns, in the 1600s, who added almonds, for texture, and used only egg yolks, so it has a dark-yellow colour.

In Puerto Rico, they call it the coquito (little coconut). This rendition swaps milk for coconut extract/milk. Spices, condensed milk and rum are also added.

In the Netherlands, they call it Advocaat. Invented by Dutch colonists, this version of eggnog is very thick, almost like custard. Brandy or cognac is added and it is topped with whipped cream and a sprinkling of cocoa powder.

In Japan, they have Tama gozake (卵酒 or 玉子酒), a.k.a. “egg sake” or “sake-nog.” Here

the main ingredient is heated saké, with honey, sugar and raw egg added and then blended until creamy.

In Chile, their version is called Cola de Mono (monkey’s tail). Coffee is added to cream, spices and sugar, along with the national Chilean spirit de Pisco (Pisco is a brandy).

There are also some awesome vegan nog recipes floating around as well. And, of course, there is pumpkin-spice eggnog—for all of those autumn lovers who want to enjoy the flavours of fall in the winter season. Many other vari ants are on the market, too: mint, vanilla, sugar cookie, chocolate. As for me, I like to make my nog from scratch and add a little bit of Canadian maple whiskey.

It is possible that eggnog may be one of the most-versatile bev erages around. So how about the name … Where did that come from?

Let’s go back to medieval Eng land. Babson College professor Frederick Douglass Opie states that the term eggnog came from a “combination of two colonial slang words—rum was referred to as ‘grog,’ and bartenders served it in small wooden mugs called noggins. The drink first became known as egg-n-grog and later as eggnog.” Looks like neither the egg nor the nog came first but were both created together.

I kind of like the egg-n-grog term. But whatever you want to call it and whichever version you are drinking, you will enjoy a lovely, sweet beverage that is es sentially “Christmas in a cup.” n

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Angela Szymczuk is a Whitehorse-based writer and espresso-infused, news-con suming “machine” who loves the gym, boxing and spin classes while still finding time to enjoy a Macanudo cigar, a glass of Glenfiddich 18-year-old scotch and pondering how she might teach her cat to scuba dive.

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Eggnog is a traditional Christmas beverage that can be enjoyed on its own or with a dram of liquor added

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The moose continued barrel ling on his path for another hundred yards or so. Be tween us was an elevated creek bed and then a tiny meadow. Then he enters the meadow and drops his head to the ground while keep ing his eyes trained on the horizon. It’s almost as if he can smell our tracks from crossing the meadow yesterday. He’s still grunting as he continues his initial course, dew lap swinging wildly from the speed of his canter. He continues to pick up speed.

Mike nocks an arrow and quick ly ranges the little clearing. I fol low suit, ready to call his final range if the moose decides to come in. Just as the moose dis appears behind the willow berm, I wonder if we shouldn’t press up to close the remaining distance. Un sure I even want Mike to shoot this animal, I keep the thought to my self. A minute or two goes by, and no moose. “I think it slipped up the creek, back towards the spot where we saw him yesterday,” I whispered. Mike nods. “That’s okay,” I continued, “I don’t think we busted. I think he’s just going back up the mountain because the sun is coming up.”

Mike nodded again. He’s calm and composed … but you can tell he’s excited (that’s probably the biggest animal he’s ever encoun tered in the Yukon). We returned to camp to eat and reorganize our gear for the day ahead.

It’s about 10 a.m. and we’re running behind schedule after the morning’s excitement. As we head back to camp from our food cache,

my eyes wander down the lake. I stop and stare as Mike and Lisa continue marching ahead. I can clearly see a sizable rack shaking the willows down the lake, some three kilometres away. It appears to be another moose, but given the spread of the antlers, I fig ure it may be worth a closer look.

With one hand, I raise my binocu lars to my face and struggle to relocate the animal. I finally spot it and I need to readjust my hand placement for a steadier look. I can’t believe my eyes. Standing down on the shore is (what I can only presume to be) the caribou we spotted yesterday.

“Pstttttt,” I hissed, trying to stop the other two. They kept trudging towards camp, laugh ing and chatting about the mor ning’s little drama. “Pppsssttt”, I screeched again. Mike spins around and gives me the “What gives?” face as I’m shoving my fin ger down the lake like a pissed-off hockey coach. “There’s a massive bull caribou down by the water,” I exclaimed, failing to contain my excitement.

Mike comes running over. “Where?!” I steer him down the lake and he raises his binoculars in the general direction. “What do we do?” he asked, spinning to face me. “Do we take the bow?”

“Forget your bow. Grab your rifle so we can set up further away if we have to.”

There’s a flurry of action, as bags are being unceremoniously dumped and reloaded. All the while, I’m snapping my neck back up to see if the caribou is moving. We get our bags loaded and start running down the shore toward the animal’s location. The closer

we get, the more it becomes a broken jog.

Three full strides, stop and look. Three half strides, stop and look. Just as we get onto the same side of the lake as the caribou and begin walking down towards it, it turns into the water. “Shit, it’s swimming across the lake!” The wind is rushing into our faces, and the sun is high in the sky be hind us. We know there’s no way this caribou has seen or scented us yet. Maybe he’s just keen to get back to the mountaintop we saw him on yesterday. We spin around and begin sprinting down the beach, back the way we came. I’m practically stumbling over because I’m keeping my eyes locked on the caribou. Just as he gets into the middle section of the lake, the wind really picks up. At this point, the bull decides to call off his voyage, turns around and makes his way back to shore. As he begins his shameless retreat, I inform Lisa and Mike that he’s turning around again. And like a

bad comedy skit, we spin around and begin a mad dash toward our original destination.

Back on solid ground, the cari bou is now fixing to cover some miles, and he’s moving down the shoreline directly toward us. Be fore we lose sight of him around a small shoulder, I take a line on the animal’s path and realize we will bump into him any second now. I slowly creep ahead of Mike and Lisa to see if I can fig ure out exactly where this caribou will cross us. As I carefully poke around the corner, I see massive blood-red antlers rocking through the willows, not fifty yards ahead. I drop to a low crouch and back track quietly.

“He’s fifty yards away. You’re going to have to shoot him off hand,” I whispered to Mike, prac tically forcing him to lip-read

what I was saying. I use my hands to convey a “5” and “0” and then point to Mike’s gun and make a trigger-squeezing motion. He nods.

Mike barely gets a round into the chamber when the caribou swings the corner, his antlers glis tening in the sunlight. The bull suddenly stops, with only his head poking out and half of his body still hidden behind the willows. Like many animals, he freezes in his tracks, seemingly having a sixth-sense moment. He knows we are there, even though he can’t see or smell us.

Without warning, the caribou leapt into the air and landed about five feet into the lake. It was only about fifteen yards away. Luckily, it was only standing in ankle-deep

Lisa Wiklund gets her spotting scope in place to glass the surrounding wilderness

PHOTOS: Steve Hossack

column with Steve Hossack

Yukon Unguided is a local initiative dedicated to supporting an ethical community of passionate DIY hunters and anglers.

“Shoot now,” I whispered to Mike. He doesn’t hesitate.

There’s an audible “Thwack!” It’s a solid impact to the cen ter of the lungs—an ethical and well-placed kill shot. The caribou turns and takes a step toward the middle of the lake. “Shoot again,” I urged him. Mike chambers an other round, aims for the base of the neck and pulls the trigger one last time. The bull drops forward instantly, motionlessly swaying in the waves.

“Well, bull caribou down,” I said matter-of-factly, then added, “Nice shootin. Don’t forget to prove your gun” (as though this was something we did every day, something that’s not entirely and utterly novel to us).

I turned to Mike and he was standing there, his mouth open, looking about as shocked and amused as anybody I’ve ever seen.

And, just like that, almost a dec ade of waiting had come to a swift and enthralling crescendo. Mike walks over to me, with the same puzzled expression, and claps me into a back-breaking hug. It’s a good one.

There are many moments in life when brothers may be hesi tant to show emotion in front of

each other. This wasn’t one of those moments. Lisa came over and the celebrations and con gratulations continued. We stood there for a moment, embracing and laughing about how crazy our morning had been. I was stunned that something that had evaded us for so long could happen that easily.

“Well, how the hell are we go ing to get this guy out of there now?” Mike asked.

“The work has only just begun, my friend,” I shot back at him with a smirk. “We’re going for ‘a swim.’”

Mike was in the water up to his neck before I knew it, towing the caribou in by its antlers. As I waded into the water, I couldn’t even feel the cold. The amount of adrenaline coursing through our veins could probably drown out al most any pain, including the sting of a glacial-fed lake. Within a few minutes we had the caribou up on the shore and in a perfect spot to field dress it. The sun was beam ing and I could feel the last of its energy, for the year, seeping into me.

“It’s been a long time coming, Stevie,” Mike said in a particularly endearing tone.

I looked up at him, squinting as the sunlight shone brightly over his shoulder. He was grinning from

ear to ear. “What’s it been now?”

I asked him. “Eight years in the making? Well worth the wait, isn’t it?”

“For a mountain caribou like this … I’d wait my whole life,” Mike replied. n

p Majestic mountains and deep valleys are where the trio sought either moose or caribou (L-R) Lisa Wiklund, Mike Hossack and Steve Hossack with their harvested caribou q

PHOTOS: Steve Hossack

“Once” is the name of my taxi driver in Na mibia (like once in a lifetime). People have strange names here: Darling, Given, Gift, or even Mistake. They all give clues about the way they were conceived.

I am staying at my friend’s place in Windhuk, the capital of Namibia. I don’t dare to drive here (cars drive on the left side of the road) so I am using taxis, which are very cheap here—and a common way to get around. I have 10 days, in Namibia, to look after my social project called Cre abuntu. It’s been going on for six years now.

Creabuntu is about art. I am organizing theatre and visualarts classes for kids in Katutura, the township of Windhuk, where people live in metal houses with out electricity and running water. People are using the riverbed as a toilet. There is dust, garbage and pop-up bars. As we are driv ing to Katutura, my Once wants to know how the weather is in Ger many and how much money he can make as a taxi driver there. I tell him it’s the same as in Namibia.

This is a lie, but why should I tell him the truth? I want to avoid the talk about moving to Germany, but he is already saying he wants to go to Germany, make a lot of money and come back to Namibia. He thinks it’s better over there—in Europe.

I used to think it’s better in Na mibia, so I don’t blame him. It’s money for him. It was freedom and sunshine, for me, that I was looking for in Namibia. Instead, I found many setbacks with char ity work in Namibia. For example, I organized a space where local art teachers could teach, and it worked out well for many months. Then, from one day to the other, it collapsed: the teachers left, or the space where the project took place didn’t want us anymore. We had to start over. My project is called Creabuntu, a combination of create and Ubuntu, which is a South-African term for community and oneness.

I had a big dream: building our own house in Katutura, with a soup kitchen and an art school, where kids can learn life skills through art. Instead, we (the as sociation Creabuntu is part of) are supporting a soup kitchen that is already there. Using money from donations to build a roof and pave the ground, we contributed to the community centre where the soup kitchen is taking place.

Visiting the soup kitchen, I

met Paula, a volunteer. She tells me that she went to the soup kitchen to get food when she was a child. Now she gives back and teaches the kids to sing the ABCs, or dances with them. She works as a housekeeper. I have the idea to give her training to become a drama teacher because she seems to be talented. My acting teacher, Elzaan, can do it. She has been with Creabuntu for six years now and works as a professional acting coach in different schools. With the new roof comes the idea to give the children more activities. More structure and more oppor tunities. Charity work in Namibia is a constant work in progress.

My taxi driver, Once, is reliable and picks me up from the soup kitchen to bring me back to the place I am staying. Windhuk is a vibrant city where houses and sky scrapers are built. I haven’t been here for almost two years, and Once showed me a new building— a huge complex with offices. On top of the roof there is a golden statue holding a baby. It’s suppos ed to show Samuel Nujoma, the former president of Namibia.

The building belongs to Swapo, the leading party of Namibia. It will be their new headquarters and it costs about 700-million Namibian dollars, Once told me. Which is roughly about 52 million in Canadian dollars. The building is facing the Katutura hospital, a brown building that needs to be renovated. It’s lacking medical equipment, and conditions there are awful: patients have to lay on the floor, there are rats and cock roaches running around, doctors are lacking proper medical equip ment.

“They are building this huge complex and people are dying, just opposite, in the hospital. It’s not fair,” I said.

“This is Africa for you,” Once answers, as he drives along to wards the city center where I am staying, in a safe place, far away from the township and the golden statue. n

The picture shows the new headquarters of the Swapo Party in Windhuk, Namibia, with Sam Nujoma as a golden statue holding a baby that is supposed to represent the nation

“This is Africa for you.”

The soup kitchen in Katutura, with the new roof and pavement

PHOTOS: Elke Reinauer

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 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 Nov 30 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 Nov 30 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 1 Live Music Thursdays 7:00 PM 98 Hotel

Thu Dec 1 Well Played - Open Mic 7:00 PM Old fashioned drop in Open Mic - Every ThursdayHosted by Jon Eastlander! - Show up and write down your name, players will be called up in order.

Thu Dec 1 Live DJs - Thursday Throwdown 9:00 PM The Local Bar

Fri Dec 2 Celebration of Music with the Aurora Horns 12:30 PM

Yukon Government Administration Building One half hour of fabulous Horn music during the Celebration of Music week! https://bit. ly/3t4WwjM

Fri Dec 2 Trailer Park Trash

Cats, Gemini Fire & The Hayley Warden Experience 9:30 PM

Lefty’s Well Rock out to these local gems, some covers, some newDoors 8pm · Music 930

Sat Dec 3 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 3 Folk Coffee House

Featuring Daniel Janke 7:00 PM Whitehorse United Church Daniel will be performing music for a new project titled Roots and Wings, which he is currently developing. Open stage signup in person. https://bit.ly/3UCGLNb

Mon Dec 5 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/

Mon Dec 5 A Celtic Christmas with Ashley MacIsaac and Kyle Waymouth 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Get into the Christmas spirit with world-renowned Canadian fiddler Ashley MasIsaac and Kyle Waymouth as they perform on the mainstage. Tickets online or at the door (if not sold out) https://bit.ly/3DE7bXx

Tue Dec 6 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.

GENERAL EVENTS

Wed Nov 30 Spanish

Conversation Group 12:00 PM Whitehorse United Church For more info Louise 867-687-7238 or Michele 867-333-6081

Wed Nov 30 Line Dancing 1:00 PM Golden Age Society

Wed Nov 30 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 Nov 30 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 5:30 PM Yukon Theatre Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje, fight to protect their nation from intervening world power. Tickets online or at the door.

Wed Nov 30 Upcycled Tote Bag - Intermediate Sewing 5:30 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Piece together clothing and fabric scraps to create a one-of-a-kind tote bag! All supplies will be provided to complete one lined tote bag with leather straps. https://bit.ly/3FN3i5p

Wed Nov 30 Tár 5:30 PM Yukon Theatre Set in the international world of Western classical music, the film centres on Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composerconductors and first-ever female music director of a major German orchestra. Tickets online or at the door. https://bit.ly/3Vbbdhg

Wed Nov 30 Downtown

Residents Association 2022 AGM 6:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library https://bit.ly/3harlAR

Wed Nov 30 Texas Hold’ Em 6:30

PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For signed in members and guests. Bragging rights!

Wed Nov 30 Festival of Trees

- Cocktails & Crafts 7:00 PM

The Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre Whitehorse Grab some crafty friends and join us for a night of holiday crafting and cocktails! Your ticket includes your gnome kit and a beverage. Tickets Online. https://bit.ly/3toShjh

Wed Nov 30 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 Nov 30 Armageddon Time 8:30 PM Yukon Theatre A comingof-age dramedy based on writerdirector James Gray’s experiences growing up in 1980 New York City. Tickets online or at the door.

Thu Dec 1 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.

We’d Like To Help

Thu Dec 1 Nakai (Morning)

Training – Section B 8:00 AM

Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre Morning warm up and learning for performing artists with Nakai Theatre’s Fall Training Cohort. www.nakaitheatre.com/workshops

Thu Dec 1 Lunch & LearnLeading Multigenerational Teams 12:00 PM Online Explore challenges and potential solutions for leading multiple generations in workplace teams. Register online. https://bit.ly/3hKD1dN

Thu Dec 1 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 1 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 6:00 PM Yukon Theatre Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje, fight to protect their nation from intervening world power. Tickets online or at the door.

https://bit.ly/3TfxWHy

Thu Dec 1 Pine Tree Quilters Meeting 7:00 PM Pine Tree Quilters. Quilters of all levels get together to talk, laugh, share, and learn! What’s Up Yukon your #1 source for Yukon Events

Thu Dec 1 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.

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Thu Dec 1 Armageddon Time

5:30 PM Yukon Theatre A comingof-age dramedy based on writerdirector James Gray’s experiences growing up in 1980 New York City. Tickets online or at the door.

Thu Dec 1 Neil Young – Harvest

Time 8:00 PM Yukon Theatre

Created between January and September 1971, this docu-film takes viewers on an intimate journey to Young’s Broken Arrow Ranch in Northern California for the “Harvest Barn” sessions https://bit. ly/3GF6rog

Fri Dec 2 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.

Fri Dec 2 Save on Foods Seniors

Soiree 6:00 PM Elks Lodge 306

A buffet dinner, live music, a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. View the beautifully decorated Christmas trees on display and catch up with good friends! https://bit.ly/3TwNEis

Sat Dec 3 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 3 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.

Sat Dec 3 First Nations Craft Fair 10:00 AM Elijah Smith Elementary School. Traditional Artwork (carving, beading, etc.), Homemade Baking, Silent Auction, Raffle Baskets, and much, much, more.

Sat Dec 3 Holiday Open Houses & Pop-up Art Shop 11:00 AM

CPAWS Tasty treats, silent auction, get some early holiday shopping done from local artists, and learn about CPAWS & Yukon Conservation Society. https://bit. ly/3Au0LJC

Sat Dec 3 2022 Polar Plunge 11:30 AM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Take your Plunge into icy waters in support of Special Olympics Yukon. People bravely jump into an icy bin filled with water from the mighty Yukon river. Register online. https://bit. ly/3giaMTz

Sat Dec 3 Book Signing with Kjmunro and Elisabeth Weigand 2:00 PM Coles Whitehorse Join us for a joint book signing with Kjmunro and Elisabeth Weigand! We are so excited to have some of these amazing Yukon talents in store. https://bit.ly/3twEmrp

Sat Dec 3 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 3 Whitehorse Winterval

Santa Parade 5:00 AM Whitehorse Main Street Santa Claus is coming to town! See him down main street Whitehorse! See many community sponsored floats, treats, and dress for the weather! For sponsorship and float inquires email Email leneath@csrmanagment.ca https:// bit.ly/3O4Sx0q

Sat Dec 3 Festival of Trees

- Grand Ball 6:00 PM The Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre Whitehorse A wonderful dinner, cocktails, entertainment and a live auction for the festival trees! All to raise funds for our Yukon Hospitals. https://bit. ly/3G7xNmG

Sun Dec 4 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 4 Clothing Room 10:00 AM Whitehorse Church of the Nazarene Free of charge to anyone and everyone

Sun Dec 4 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.

Sun Dec 4 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 4 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 4 Sunday Gatherings 3:00 PM The Northern Collective Church

Sun Dec 4 One-Man Lord Of The Rings 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Talented Canadian actor Charles Ross will stun you with his one man show One Man Lord of the Rings. Tickets online. https://bit. ly/3VaOwK6

Sun Dec 4 Neil Young – Harvest Time 8:00 PM Yukon Theatre Created between January and September 1971, this docu-film takes viewers on an intimate

journey to Young’s Broken Arrow Ranch in Northern California for the “Harvest Barn” sessions https://bit. ly/3GF6rog

Mon Dec 5 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.

Mon Dec 5 Welding 101 5:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Learn basic welding in the 4 hour welding class. https://bit.ly/3FZR1uh

Mon Dec 5 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

Mon Dec 5 DIW - Make A Wood And Resin Table 6:00 PM

Yukonstruct Makespace Over 2 days, join Red Seal Carpenter Rebecca as she walks you through the steps to build a live edge resin end table! Email Kristen@ yukonstruct.com for more info. https://bit.ly/3NBQujU

Tue Dec 6 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.

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

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

Tue Dec 6 Hunter Education Course with Jim Welsh 6:00 PM Yukon University Whitehorse Campus This free hunter education course is open to participants of any skill level . Space is limited. https://bit.ly/3tPGZ7U

Tue Dec 6 10 Card Crib 6:30 PM

Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 https://bit.ly/3oWjB5W

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 Nov 30 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.

Fri Dec 2 Parental Compassionate Inquiry Group 7:00 PM Grace Space Learn compassionately about your parenting style and personal boundaries, explore the obstacles of parenting in our current society. Register online. https://bit. ly/3tRpXGj

Sat Dec 3 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 6 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/book-online.

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 3347693.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

Mon Dec 5 Self Care for your Tender Heart 7:00 PM Online FREE online workshop provides a gentle taste of self care tools and strategies. Email carlie@ hospiceyukon.net to register. https://bit.ly/3i0RPFd

LESSONS FROM THE ROAD

PREP THAT RIDE!

It’s the time when we prepare our houses and our yards for the snow and cold weather that is coming. Another very important part of our lives that we need to prepare is our vehicles. We need to make sure our vehicles are in good working order before we venture out onto the winter roads.

The first and most-important thing we can do is to get our winter tires on. Like our winter boots, we need traction or we will be slip

ping and sliding everywhere. We also want to make sure we have had an oil change, to be sure our engine is running at its best per formance, as well as making sure we have enough antifreeze (or we won’t have heat in the car). Take the car into your favourite li censed mechanic to have a winter tune-up done and have everything checked out.

Always have a snow brush to clean your entire vehicle off. Snow blowing off of your vehicle will make it invisible to other motorists.

If you are touring the Yukon or driving to communities, here are a couple of suggestions to make your trip a little safer.

1. Always let someone know when and where you are travel ling to, and check in when you can.

2. Stick to major roads; don’t take the side roads.

3. ALWAYS check road conditions before heading out, and mon itor the roads constantly and make your plans flexible.

4. Carry a winter car kit: you can buy a pre-made kit or build your own. Some suggestions for your kit: a shovel, cat litter or sand (for traction), winter clothing, booster cables, nonperishable high-energy food, blankets.

At the end of the day, we want to reach our destination safely. By driving defensively and having our vehicle prepared, we will have a much greater chance of arriving safely.

Ahhh, winter—it’s an amazing time … snow-capped mountains, beautiful sunrises

Drive safe, everyone.

The first and most important thing we can do is to get our winter tires on

PHOTO: Pixabay

column with Scott Boone

Scott was professionally trained in 2010, by Safety Services Nova Scotia, to be a driving instructor, and after teaching for two years there, he moved back to the Yukon in 2012. In January 2020, he launched Yukon Driving Academy. Scott has a love of driving, takes pride in seeing his students succeed on their journey to becoming safe drivers and wants to see the roads used in a safe and defensive way.

Eggplant is often relegated to classic parmigiana, or baba ganoush. But it can be so much more! Take the time to salt and season it and put it in a nice hot oven and it will melt into a sweet and savoury treat that will easily be the star of any plate.

Serves 2.

1.Set the oven at 400℉ Sprinkle the salt over the eggplant and let sit for 15 minutes, then wipe off any accumulated water. Mix together olive oil and paprika and then brush each side of the sliced eggplant with oil mixture and place on a lined sheet tray. Roast for 15–20 minutes or until the eggplant is very soft.

2. Divide the eggplant between the slices of bread, then top each one with cheese. Place beneath the broiler and cook until the cheese is melted.

Divide arugula between the sandwiches, then cut in half and serve. n

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.

Roasted eggplant and melted cheddar

KLONDIKE SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION

SO, YOU NEED A SNOWMOBILE

and models within each will be specifically designed to do exactly what the category name suggests.

Snowmobile shopping can be overwhelming for a beginner; however, just a little bit of knowledge is all it takes for pat terns to emerge and sense to be made.

The first question for a be ginner is what do you want your snowmobile to do? Manufacturers produce several different mod els, each designed to be good for specific things.

Dreaming of deep powder? You’ll want a mountain sled. Ex panding your quest for the perfect ice-fishing spot? A utility model will fit you well.

A quick visit to the websites of major manufacturers will show the various categories on offer,

Once you’ve narrowed down the models, you’ll have a choice of engines. You’ve heard snow mobilers talk about how they miss their 340 and how they like that 850. Snowmobile engines go by cubic centimetres of displace ment, so they’re just saying an old sled with a 340cc engine, and a new model with an 850cc engine.

We recommend that begin ners start with smaller engines, as they’re cheaper and easier to han dle, plus the lighter weight will help when you get it stuck. Once you’ve added a few seasons of experience to your bag of tricks, you’ll also have a better idea of what you need and want—at which point those bigger engines may have a place in your yard.

Speaking of engines, two-

stroke or four-stroke? Modern two-stroke snowmobile engines have improved immensely in re cent years, and most are now

clean and economical direct-in jection engines. These are popu lar because they’re lightweight (you will get stuck), powerful and

quick to respond. Four-stroke en gines are also an option on many models. These are generally more expensive to buy, heavier and less powerful. However, they’re quiet, long-lasting and cheap to operate.

Next up: track size. Snow mobiles come in a variety of track lengths and, generally speaking, shorter tracks are faster, lighter and corner better, whereas longer tracks offer superior flotation in deep snow and absorb the bumps better through the moguls. Again, it’s all about choosing the com promise that best fits your typical mission.

Still interested? Some online reading will be time well spent, and our local snowmobile dealers will be happy to walk you through some of the pros and cons of the different choices they offer.

One last thing to consider before choosing a sled is if it’s new or used, just like buying a car. New snowmobiles from local dealers will offer good selection, with the latest features, plus a warranty. On the other hand, there’s a variety of used snow

mobiles available through all of the usual classified ad sources, and these are often a substan tially cheaper alternative for those on a budget.

Once you have snowmobiles figured out, don’t forget about you! A proper helmet and eye pro tection are required. So is warm clothing, a survival kit and a good shovel. If you’re new to snow mobiling, consider taking safety courses and plan to go with moreexperienced snowmobilers for your first few rides.

Whether you’re considering snowmobiling or you’re ready to ride, right now, you can find a ton of great information on the web sites of local snowmobile clubs and associations. Please consider join ing your local snowmobile club— because their volunteers work hard for you and will greatly ap preciate your support. Plus, they offer great membership benefits and discounts on fuel, parts and more! To learn more about snow mobiling here in the Yukon,

check out the Klondike Snowmobile As sociation at ksa.yk.ca. n

PHOTOS: James Connor

column with James Connor

The Klondike Snowmobile Association is a volunteer, non-profit organization formed in 1981 to represent snowmobilers in the Yukon Territory of Canada. Our mission is to “protect, develop and enhance the sport and recreation of snowmobiling in the Yukon.”

James Connor stops to take in the beauty of his surroundings while riding on the Ridge Road Heritage Trail near Dawson City recently

A group of friends and KSA members ice fishing on Coal Lake, a few years ago

A NORTHERN ESCAPE

The Southern Lakes Resort, which lies within the traditional territory of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation, is a secluded escape with world-class food

Imagine your own cabin, far in the wilderness, steps away from a beautiful lake and spec tacular mountain vistas. Well it’s real, and what is even more in credible is that Southern Lakes Resort has Yukoner specials.

My husband Ryan and I first made the trip, during Covid, for Christmas 2020. It was a spectacu lar time, as we added on some

great deals to our package stay, with dogsledding and snowmobil ing.

The special packages come with incredible food, after which I swear I gained a few pounds, as our morning breakfast and threecourse dinners were very tasty! What was even more fun were the staff in charge, an Aussie and a Kiwi, who made our stay un forgettable. We even got special Caramello Koalas from Oz, for our Christmas Day breakfast!

We also got to bring our dogs,

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Phil and Charlie. Over Christmas 2020, the lake was frozen and, for the first two nights, we were the only guests. It was magical; we would step outside and, within a few steps, onto the frozen lake. And as you can see in the photos, there were pretty spectacular sunsets and sunrises.

Our dogsledding experience and sledding were also a lot of fun, although the temperatures were quite chilly at -20°C.

I had never actually driven a dogsled, and it had been on my list since moving to the Yukon. I’m not going to lie, it was terrify ing; and now I can say I’ve done it, but it’s certainly not my cup of tea. I didn’t mind sitting in the little carrier, although you pretty much witnessed some incredible dog pooping while running—kinda gross. But the dogs loved it!

Even the cozy cabin came with an electric fireplace and all of the things you need for a getaway with your family.

This year, we decided to ven ture out for our one-year wedding

Winter is not the only time to enjoy the resort, as summer can offer a great opportunity to just sit outside and enjoy the weather

anniversary at the end of August. We even stayed in the same cabin and enjoyed the same delectable food and scenery. I even went stand-up paddleboarding with Phil. It was nice to unwind, as the only Wi-Fi service you get is in the primary restaurant. Southern Lakes Resort is a nice little oasis and not far from Whitehorse.

The cabins are immaculate, the food is incredible, the scenery spectacular, and the staff make it so incredible for a weekend away (www.southernlakesresort.com). n

One of the many activities at the resort is taking an authentic sled-dog ride along the trails and through open spaces

PHOTOS: Kylie Campbell-Clarke

AUSSIE GIRL IN THE YUKON

column with

Kylie Campbell-Clarke

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

Charlie takes a moment to enjoy the view

MOUNT SIMA WITH MAVIK

Getting started on the “top tube.” Mavik is hoping to do a “K-Fed” on this feature one day

These are the hard-working skis of a young and tal ented freestyle skier, Mavik MacKinnon. At age 12, he is al ready on his seventh pair of skis (at age 5, he rode his first twin tips!). A seasoned Sima local, he has been ripping around the hill since he was two (his training started earlier in life, while he was still in diapers). I was fortun ate enough to spend an afternoon at Mount Sima, last spring, follow ing Mavik around with my camera

and discovering the passion and energy that he channels into free style skiing.

If you have ever been in Takhini North on a winter afternoon, you have probably come across Ma vik’s “freestyle playground.” A neighbourhood of industrious kids are constantly building jumps and rails where tricks are fine-tuned. Mavik is persistent in his pursuit of improvement, both on the rails and in the air, and dedicates hours of practice to his sport. His big gest spins include 540°s, 720°s, 900°s and even switch 900°s (with some added grabs for extra style). He landed a few 1080°s last year and plans to improve those this year.

A strong cross-country ski

background, in his younger years, developed Mavik’s strength, en durance and agility. During the winter season of 2018/2019, at age 8, Mavik learned how to 360° whilst training at a Free style Yukon Christmas camp. He loved the camp, and he has never looked back. Driven by a passion to improve in the park, his tireless efforts won him two gold med als in Yukon Freestyle competi tion events that same year. Also, competing at the B.C. Freestyle Championships in Silver Star that year, Mavik became the highestranking Yukon athlete, based on his results in Moguls and Slope style (4th and 10th). The season closed with recognition from Free style Yukon, with Mavik being the “Most-Improved Athlete” of the year. The 2021 Yukon Freestyle Championships won 10-year-old Mavik two more gold medals in the U12 events.

Last season’s goal for Mavik was to rank as high as he could in the B.C. Freestyle Ski Cham pionships in Whistler (April 2022). While the rest of us were saying goodbye to the last of the Yukon’s winter snow, Mavik was headed south, to ride rails and spin in the air, in pursuit of his freestyle dreams. After a fantastic winter season and thanks to the great terrain parks, features and groom ing at Mt. Sima, Mavik won three silver medals—one in each event entered in Whistler at the B.C. (Provincial) Freestyle Ski Cham pionships for 2021/22. After two years of cancellations, the op

Keep your eyes peeled for Mavik at Mt. Sima, this season (you’ll know where to find him now). He’ll be working on this season’s goals, which include:

• Working toward certification for doing inverted tricks in competition

• Competing again at the B.C. Freestyle Ski Championships

• Representing the Yukon at the Junior Nationals (or at least doing the tryouts)

• Improving grabs during spins like 720°s, as well as the number and scale of “unnatural” rotations that he can do (meaning ro tating in the direction opposite his natural direction of spins).

Ski you out there! n

An afternoon spent at Mount Sima with Mavik MacKinnon …

portunity to compete at Whistler (and as a member of the Whistler Club) was like a dream come true for this young skier … and those three second-place provincial po dium finishes didn’t hurt either!

PHOTOS: Amanda Mouchet

Yukon-based photographer Amanda Mouchet loves life in all its forms, lights and colours. Her work behind the camera is simply an extension of how she sees beauty and happiness in the world around her.

Freelance with Amanda Mouchet

Looking for Mavik MacKinnon? Best place to start is at the terrain parks on Mount Sima

Freestyle skier, Mavik MacKinnon

DIY

CHRISTMAS

According to Zero Waste Canada, only 1 per cent of everything the aver age person buys is still in use six months after Christmas. The other 99 per cent has been discarded. While unwrapping is part of the festive ritual, most wrapping materials are not recyclable and go straight into the trash bin. The organization reports that 545,000 tons of wrapping paper and gift bags are thrown out by Canadians every year over the Christmas sea son.

Say no to another busy Sat urday of shopping in a crowded supermarket in Whitehorse and, instead, make your own Christ mas decorations. Have fun doing it at home with friends, family or even solo! Here are some DIY (do it yourself) ideas to avoid buying anything new and plastic.

DIY natural decorations

Dried berries, foraged sprigs, leaves, conifer foliage and branch es, or even dried orange and beet root slices bring beautiful colours and odours to your interior. To preserve your leaves, let them dry a couple of weeks in-between the pages of a heavy book, and then start decorating your home. Place your ornaments in glass jars, all over your place, for instance. Lots of content is available on Pinter est and YouTube for inspiration.

DIY Christmas wreath

On a sunny day, collect as much foliage as possible. The most-mal

leable pieces will be the easiest to work with. Take a wire coat hang er and shape it into a circle (it does not have to be perfect). Use the hook for hanging the wreath. Then take the most-generous pieces of foliage and wrap them around your metal circle. You can secure them with twine, if neces sary. Keep going by adding more greenery and building your wreath in this way. Other items, such as Christmas cards, can be added to make it more personal.

DIY edible garland

Make a colourful and fragrant garland with dried orange slices (or any sliced citrus fruit you have available), cinnamon sticks, pine cones, string and a yarn needle or a chopstick.

The dried oranges

Preheat your oven at 250℉ Slice the oranges thinly (1 orange will make a garland). Then, make a hole at the top of each slice, with a chopstick, dry them with a towel and display them on a wire rack. They are ready to go into the oven for about three hours. Make sure to flip them on regularly so they dry evenly. Remove from the oven and let them dry further for a couple of days.

The garland

Thread the string through the first slice (through the hole you made) and tie a knot. Repeat this process while leaving space (eight inches) between slices. You can tie cinnamon sticks or pine cones in-between slices.

DIY wrapping paper

What about offering a two-inone gift? Wrapping your present in a towel is beautiful, and the per son who receives the gift can eas ily find a use for it.

Have you heard of Furoshiki (風呂敷)? Of Japanese origin, this

Decem ber is at our front door. It is this wonderful—but wasteful—time of year again

PHOTO: Ekaterina Bolovtsova

Sophie is in her 30s and French. She studied and worked in the UK and Senegal, before moving to Canada.

The time she spent in the Yukon changed her life for the best. She developed a true interest for quiet, wild spaces and a more-rural life. She is now back in France, starting a goat farm in the countryside and sharing stories from Europe! Dried

ACTIVE LISTINGS

Thu Dec 1 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 1 Habit Spin 6:45 PM Habit Health and Wellness, Drop in for fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling (spin) class.

Thu Dec 1 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 1 Total Body HIIT 12:15 PM Habit Health and Wellness A 30 minute total bodyweight cardio class. Drop In

Thu Dec 1 Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club Welcome Ski Tours 5:30 PM You joined the club this year? Great. Welcome. This info session will give you an overview of the club operation, rules, and many more.

Thu Dec 1 Zumba 6:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online

Fri Dec 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 Badminton Adult Drop-in Takhini Elementary 7:30 PM Open to everyone 18 years old and older and all skill levels

Sat Dec 3 Glide Waxing for Beginners 1:00 PM During this one hour workshop you will learn how to properly glide wax your skis to ensure the best glide while out skiing.

Sun Dec 4 Habit Spin 10:00 & 11:00 AM Habit Health and Wellness, Drop in for fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling (spin) class.

Sun Dec 4 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.

Mon Dec 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 Habit Spin 6:45 PM

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

Tue Dec 6 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 6 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 6 Habit Spin 12:15 & 5:30 PM Habit Health and Wellness, Drop in for fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling (spin) class.

Tue Dec 6 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 Nov 30 Beginner with Experience – Level 1 Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 5:30 PM Assumes some familiarity with the components of Sun Salutation A + B, foundational standing poses, use these to find the principles of intelligent movement universal to all yoga and all life activities. To register email wallymaltz@mac. com http://www.yogayukon.ca/ yogayukon/Schedule.html

Wed Nov 30 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 Nov 30 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 Nov 30 Neck Pain

Workshop 7:30 PM Whitehorse Physiotherapy – Kristy Lerch and Associates Learn the most common causes of headache and neck pain, discover simple stretches to eliminate pain. Fee is a voluntary donation to Hospice Yukon. For more info call 667-2138. https:// bit.ly/3tKU9mE

Wed Nov 30 Hips Hams + Better Backs – All Levels

Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 7:30

PM Therapeutic work for healing, subtle work for strength. All levels welcome, pre-registration required and drop-ins welcome. To register email wallymaltz@ mac.com http://www.yogayukon. ca/yogayukon/Schedule.html

Wed Nov 30 Overeaters

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

Wed Nov 30 No Puffin Group (CM) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral

Wed Nov 30 Sally & Sisters/ Soeurs 1:00 PM Whitehorse United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal.

Thu Dec 1 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 1 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 1 KDCC Walking with Our Sisters Sewing Group 5:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre.

Thu Dec 1Family & 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 1 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 2 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 2 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 2 Sally & Sisters/ Soeurs 1:00 PM Whitehorse United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal.

Fri Dec 2 Slow Flow + Resto – All Levels Alpine Bakery Upstairs 5:30 PM Stretch, flow + restore – a great way to end the week for a better weekend. To register email wallymaltz@mac.com http:// www.yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/ Schedule.html

Fri Dec 2 Sacred Breathwork 7:00 PM Alpine Bakery (Upstairs) Improve the capacity to release fear, anxiety, anger, sadness, grief, and other charged or blocked emotions. Preregistration required, by email wallymaltz@mac.com

Fri Dec 2 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 2 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 3 AA Hospital Meeting 7:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral

Sat Dec 3 Yoga with Amber 7:15 PM Habit Health and Wellness book online or email habitcommunity@gmail.com for more info

Sat Dec 3 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 3 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 5 Sally & Sisters/ Soeurs 1:00 PM Whitehorse United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal.

Mon Dec 5 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 5 Intermediate Yoga –Level 2 Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 5:30 PM Explore alignment and form in a wide range of familiar + new poses, applying what we learn to deeper forward bends, backbends, balances, inversions and some flowing sequences. Pre-registration required, email wallymaltz@mac.com. http:// www.yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/ Schedule.html

Mon Dec 5 Breathe + Stretch with Carrie Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 7:30 PM A slow paced class to lengthen and stretch the body. The focus will be on the spine, pelvis, and fascia with slow fluid movements to help give you a better range of motion and the ability to move more easily. An hour and a half to slow down and recharge your batteries with Carrie Ekholm. Pre-register carrie.ekholm@gmail.com http:// www.yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/ Schedule.html

Mon Dec 5 Smart Recovery

Addictions Support 6:45 PM Sarah Steele Building

Mon Dec 5 Hips, Hams + Core – All Levels Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 7:00 PM Fairly vigorous classes with emphasis on breath and slower is stronger. Designed to dramatically increase core strength, stabilize, strengthen and open hips, safely regain hamstring mobility. All levels are welcome. Pre-registration required, email wallymaltz@mac. com. http://www.yogayukon.ca/ yogayukon/Schedule.html

Mon Dec 5 Absolute Beginners

- Intro Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 5:30 PM Get an introduction to yoga over 7 weeks with instructors Erica + Carrie. Preregistration required, email wallymaltz@mac.com. http:// www.yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/ Schedule.html

Mon Dec 5 AA New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral

Tue Dec 6 Sally & Sisters/ Soeurs 1:00 PM Whitehorse United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal.

Tue Dec 6 Yoga with Barbara 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Drop-in Yoga, everyone welcome. Call 335-1996 for more info.

Tue Dec 6 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 6 Intermediate-Level 2 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery – Upstairs Pre-Registration required, drop in welcome.

Tue Dec 6 Yoga by Amber 7:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A yoga class that is for all levels and abilities, register online.

Tue Dec 6 Breathe & Stretch with Carrie 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery – Upstairs PreRegistration required, drop in welcome.

Tue Dec 6 AA UglyDuckling Group (C/M, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral New members always welcome, this is a non smoking group. WWW.WHATSUPYUKON.COM

“origami of fabric” is a folding technique used to wrap gifts. Use any pieces of fabric you have on hand (tote bags, tablecloths, Tshirts, etc.). You can work out how big you need it to be by placing the gift in the middle and bring ing up all of the corners, together, making sure there’s enough fabric to tie. Videos are available online to learn how to tie.

You can also reuse the paper you got from past presents or re cycle your morning newspaper in a beautiful wrapping paper that is tied up with string to avoid using sticky tape.

Want to make your own wrap ping paper from scratch? Get some recycled parcel paper and make your own print. You can use Pinterest to get inspiration and decide on the pattern you want. Make a stamp with a potato cut in half. Use a knife to carve out the shape you want in the potato. Lay out a sheet of paper, dry out your stamp and press it into some paint or ink before stamping (it is

always a good idea to practice, a couple of times, on scrap paper). Let the paper dry before wrap ping, and then tie your gift with a string or wool. You can add for aged leaves and branches for an extra-natural touch.

(A “lazy” but effective way to wrap is to put your gift into a re usable bag!)

DIY Christmas tree

Going one step further! The Christmas tree is (for most of us) the centerpiece of the celebra tion.

This year, if you don’t want to cut down your own tree, you could go rustic and tie wood sticks together, with the smallest size at the top and descending to bigger sizes farther down (perfect little stock of wood to start the fire with when festivities are over!). Decor ate with red Christmas socks, branches, your homemade gar land, etc. Beautiful illustrations of such homemade trees on Pin terest. n

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The Best Things in Life are… Rescued!

Meet AXEL!

He is an 11-month-old male Ger man Shepherd.

Axel is true to his breed and a very loyal pup in need of a job! He would make an amazing out door adventure buddy! He can be shy when meeting new people, but once he is comfortable he loves to show you his favourite squeaky toy and play! He is fairly large and will continue to fill out. He will need regular daily exercise, for his mind and body, and work on training and socializing. He’s quick to learn and very toy/ treat motivated! He would do well in a home with no children, and no other dogs. We do not know how he is with cats.

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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

THE RIVER AND THE WOLVES: Book readings by authors Kathryn Couture and Kay Deborah Linley

Wed Nov 30, 7pm

HOLIDAY CRAFTING WORKSHOPS

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

SASHA STRONG BOOK LAUNCH

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

Until December 3 Z’OTZ* COLLECTIVE | Habits of the Speaking Shadows

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

Holiday Crafts & Activities!

Join us for a variety of winter and holidaythemed fun for the whole family. Paint a snowy scene, make Christmas decorations, read winter stories, and much more.

Book Wrapping Station!

Our annual free book gift station is back! Choose from a wide selection of goodquality used books, wrap them, and give them to your friends and loved ones.

Youth Drop-In Centre

AllStars After School Program

An affordable, quality after school program

Adult Craft Station!

Take a seat at our new “grown-up” craft table and enjoy a variety of high-quality crafts geared towards adults.

Mon/Tues/Wed & Fri: 9am-12pm,12:30pm-3pm Thurs: 12:30pm-3pm Sat: 10am – 2pm

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

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

If you are interested in adopt ing Axel please fill out an online application at humanesociety yukon.ca. If you already have a pre-approved application with us within the last year, call 6336019 to put your application to wards him. ü Feel free to attend with no obligation, any Toastmaster (TM) meeting. ü You can attend 3 meetings as a guest while deciding to join. ü You can just show up at a meeting before we begin (11:55am). WHEN: Thursdays noon to 1pm (meet at 11:50 to noon at door)

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 Nov 30 Toddler Time & Indoor

Soccer/Learn to Play 10:00 AM Carmacks Recreation Centre

Wed Nov 30 Teen Movie Night 7:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre

Thu Dec 1 Carmacks Open Gym 5:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre

Thu Dec 1 Family Movie Night 7:00

PM Carmacks Recreation Centre

Fri Dec 2 CTJS Floor Hockey 5:00

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

Sat Dec 3 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 3 Drop In Pickleball 3:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre

Sun Dec 4 Toddler Time 1:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre

Mon Dec 5 Drop-in Basketball 5:00

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

Mon Dec 5 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 6 Drop-in Basketball & Soccer 5:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 5-12 (5-7PM) and Ages 13 to adult (7-9PM)

Tue Dec 6 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

Until Dec 3 In the ODD Gallery

Z’OTZ* COLLECTIVE | Habits of the Speaking Shadows

Wed Nov 30 Youth Muay Thai Classes 3:00 PM Minto Park Concession Ages 7-13 Email recreation@cityofdawson.ca to register.

Wed Nov 30 The River and the Wolves: Book Readings by Authors 7:00 PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture KIAC Join Kay Deborah Linley as she reads from her recently released book Paddling Back to Us: A Journey into Wildness on Connected Waterways and Kathryn Couture reading from Indomitable 1: The Lost Wolf and Indomitable 2: The Blackstone.

Our Service Fleet

Dedicated to serving the North since

1946.

Thur Dec 1, 8 & 15,Intermediate

Embroidery Workshop - Holiday

Cushions with Jody Beaumont 6-8pm Call KIAC 993-5005 to register.

Fri Dec 2 Cards & Conversation

12:30 PM Royal Canadian Legion

Branch 1 Dawson City Free! DropIn! 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 2 Adult Rec & Roll 5:00

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

Sat Dec 3 Under 5 Gym Drop-In 10:00 AM Robert Service School

Sat Dec 3 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.

Sun Dec 4 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 4 Under 5 Gym Drop-In 10:00 AM Robert Service School

Sun Dec 4 Watercolour Holiday Card Workshop with Natasha Henderson 1-4pm Call KIAC 9935005 to register

Sun Dec 4 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 4 Yin Yoga 8:00 PM Art & Margaret Fry Rec Centre For a deep stretch and relaxation before bedtime Email recreation@cityofdawson.ca

Mon Dec 5 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 5 Badminton & Pickleball 6:00 PM Robert Service School Open to all ages (children under 10 must be supervised).

Mon Dec 5 Adult Drop-In Basketball 7:30 PM Robert Service School Gym – Free Call 993-7400 ext 299 for more info

Mon Dec 5 Young Peoples Talking

Circle 7:00 PM Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre

Tue Dec 6 Romp & Run 10:30

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

Tue Dec 6 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 6 Hatha Yoga 5:30 PM Art & Margaret Fry Rec Centre Improve your posture flexibility and strength. Email recreation@cityofdawson.ca

Tue Dec 6 English Conversation Club 7:00 PM YukonU A weekly English Conversation Club for immigrants in Dawson City.

Tue Dec 6 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 9942375 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 pickup 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 994-2375

Tuesdays Adult Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

HAINES JUNCTION

Wed Nov 30 Adult Volleyball 16+ 7:00 PM St. Elias Community School Meet in the school gym

Wed Nov 30 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 Nov 30 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 1 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 2 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 3 Women in Business 7:00 PM St. Elias Convention Centre

Sat Dec 3 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 5 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 5 Smart Recovery Meetings 8:00 PM Munku Hall Everyone welcome, call 334-5688 for more info.

Tue Dec 6 Kids Art Journals (Grades 2 & 3) 3:30 PM Recreation Centre Register online https://bit. ly/3TuhUtU

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.

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

Wed Nov 30 Wilderness Wellness Wednesdays 2:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre Come for a walk and snack!

Thu Dec 1 Parents and Tots

Playtime Group 1:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre

Thu Dec 1 Community Drop-In 1:30 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre Play games, craft, chat walk, snacks, coffee & tea provided.

Mon Dec 5 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 966-3015 for more info.

Wed Nov 30 Adult Card Game Night 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Wed Nov 30 Stroller Walks 10:00 AM Kih Tsal

Mon Dec 5 Men’s Night At The Rec Centre 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Tue Dec 6 Kids Gym 3:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Tue Dec 6 Adult Sewing 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Tue Dec 6 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

Fri Dec 2 2022 Tree Lighting Skagway Help kick off Yuletide celebrations at the annual tree lighting! Greet Santa as he arrives on the fire engine and flips the switch to light up the town tree at 5th & Broadway.

Fri Dec 2 2022 Fire Dept & Police Open House 3:00 PM Skagway Fire Fire and Police Open House. Meet Firefighters and first responders. See the Engines, Ambulances and Jail Cells.

Fri Dec 2 2022 Pictures with Santa 6:00 PM Happy Endings Saloon Kids and parents, come warm up by the fire after the tree lighting and get your picture taken with Santa.

Sat Dec 3 Annual Quilt & Fiber Arts Show 9:00 AM White Pass Coffee Bar Enjoy a holiday display of quilts and fiber arts made by local artists.

Sat Dec 3 Yuletide Makers Market 11:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Kick off Yuletide with time to ship gifts out for the holidays. Come down to support your fabulously creative local artisans.

Sat Dec 3 Yuletide Paint & Game Night – Potluck 5:30 PM Elks Hall Come for a potluck and choose to take part in painting a christmasy picture or games night, fun for the whole family.

Sun Dec 4 Sunday Movie Matinee 4:00 PM First Presbyterian Church Join us for a movie night in Narnia. In chairs or on the ground, we will be Lion down, Which is good if you are the Ward over Robes. Popcorn will be available.

TAGISH

Wed Nov 30 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 Nov 30 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 Nov 30 Flu Shot Clinic 1:30 PM

Tagish Community Centre Everyone over 6 months old for the flu shot, bring your healthcare card, wear clothing that is loose fitting, no appt necessary.

Wed Nov 30 Intro to Yoga 4:15 PM

Tagish Community Centre

Wed Nov 30 Beginner and Intermediate Yoga 5:45 PM Tagish Community Centre

Wed Nov 30 Coffee And Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre

Thu Dec 1 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 1 Carpet Bowling 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre

Thu Dec 1 Tagish Local Advisory Council Meeting Tagish Community Centre 7:00 PM .

Sat Dec 3 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 5 Tagish Butt Kickers

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

Mon Dec 5 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 Nov 30 Pickleball 12:00 & 7:00

PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Thu Dec 1 Group Fitness 5:30 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Thu Dec 1 Youth Club 7:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

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

Fri Dec 2 Public Skate 5:00 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex

Fri Dec 2 Badminton 6:30 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex

Fri Dec 2 Basketball Drop-in 7:00 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex

Sat Dec 3 Parent & Tots 12:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Sat Dec 3 Volleyball 7:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Mon Dec 5 Badminton 6:30 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Tue Dec 6 3D Archery 5:30 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Tue Dec 6 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 Nov 30 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 2 Friday Night Lanes 7:00 PM Call 335-7979 to register

Sat Dec 3 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 4 Sunday Nite Volleyball 11:00 AM Watson Lake Secondary School

Mon Dec 5 Learn to Skate Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sign up at the Rec Centre

Tue Dec 6 Pickleball & Badminton Watson Lake Secondary School 7:00 PM

NEW TUNES EN ROUTE

On or off-stage, Major Funk’s priority is to keep audiences moving

On Halloween weekend, the 202 opened its doors once again to decorated and colourfully clad Yukoners.

A medley of costumes ventured through the snow that would finally stick and push us to ward winter. Inside the soldout venue, local band Major Funk took the stage disguised as the cast from the beloved Mario Kart.

With their first song, the vacant dance floor quickly became a vibrating, pulsat ing entity of its own. Packed shoulder to shoulder through three sets, the audience yowled and hollered as special guests, backup dancers and Tshirt giveaways swept across the stage.

The show ended in a tsu nami of cheers and applause around 1 a.m. as the sweaty crowd funnelled onto the

On

street, smiling and satisfied, cos tumes half askew.

“That’s what we do, so it feels like we’re not living life to the fullest if we’re not packing dance floors,” said Etienne Girard, bass player and founding member of Major Funk.

In an interview the following week, I asked Girard about the band’s full-fledged return to the stage, after several years trudging through the many incarnations of

the “Covid Era.” “[The lockdown] was really, really tough. When shows started happening again, everybody in town played for a year before we did because we’re a dance band … We didn’t want to play to seated audiences.”

Although, Major Funk was in no way idle during the break from sharing live music. The forced hia tus from filling dance floors didn’t slow the band’s dedication to their sound—it only redirected the ways

it was expressed. “I think we’re a good example of people who [con tinued to] invest their energy. We did not stop working.”

With the nudge to focus on other aspects of running a suc cessful band, the group looked carefully at the behind-the-scenes but equally important avenues of media and sound-tech.

“We got much better techno logically. We invested and made a bunch of music videos and got

some grants. We also bought a film-editing computer. So we came up with this strategy where we would pay for some music videos and we would self-release some.” As our daylight in the Yukon now becomes increasingly sparse, Whitehorse’s grooviest dance band has already cued up a shim mering disco ball at the end of our winter tunnel. Along with videos of songs composed pre-pandemic, Girard says Major Funk’s time off stage provided space to polish brand-new material.

“[During the lockdown] we wrote and recorded an album that we are planning to re lease in March 2023. The al bum’s ready to go; now we’re just waiting for a good time to release it.”

The fresh collection will of fer music tweaked and dialed with the group’s newfound abilities to self-produce. “I got into sound-teching,” said Girard. “I bought equipment so I could track our music and record it, and then we could do a bunch of our own sound. We learned how to use all the stuff and we got really good at it.”

Almost in sync with rivers freezing over, the movement curated by Major Funk’s live shows will take a brief pause until the anticipated album release. Come spring 2023, Yukoners will be able to lace up their dancing shoes to kick off the winter blues. n

or off-stage, Major Funk’s priority is to keep audiences moving

PHOTO: Mack Smith

Alexis Koome just arrived in the Yukon, bringing only her winter essentials: a stack of vinyl, a Knotty Trunk of vintage jackets and a new split board.

Freelance with Alexis Koome

With a Piece of Paper

You can buy a sled

You can buy a canoe

You can buy a gun

You can buy a fishing rod

You can buy a net

You can buy a trap

You can buy a tent

You can buy an axe You can buy a saw You can buy a stove You can buy a tool You can buy a bicycle

You can buy a knife You can buy a wheelbarrow

You can buy a pail

You can buy a ladder

You can buy a shovel

You can buy a chisel You can buy a rope You can buy snowshoes

You can buy a lamp I can even write this poem

When I was a kid this Elder gave me a Gwich’in name, ”CHIH AHAA”. Translated it means ”walking ahead”. Allan Benjamin CHIH AHAA

Yukoners Living with Wildlife

Allan Benjamin is a poet, a cartoonist, a fiddle player and a snowshoe racer from Old Crow, Yukon. Allan is a Vuntut Gwich’in artist who provides cartoons and poems to What’s Up Yukon. He introduces us to two sets of characters who represent Allan’s family and traditional Gwich’in life growing up in Old Crow.

Continuing Studies Northern Institute of Social Justice

YukonU.ca/nisj

WINTER TRAINING COURSES AND SHORT, FREE WEBINARS

Responding with Resilience

Dec 6, Tue 10 am - 11:30 am CODE: JUST CE114 FREE CRN: 900586

Instructors: Megan Grudeski & Erin Legault Delivered: Remotely via Zoom Registra on Deadline: Nov 29

Sit in My Puddle – the art of Empathy and Holding Space

Jan 12, Thur 10:00 am - 11:30 am CODE: JUST CE111 FREE CRN: 90042

Instructors: Megan Grudeski & Erin Legault Delivered: Remotely via Zoom Registra on deadline: Jan 5

Caregiving Through Loss and  Grief - for Frontline Professionals and Family Caregivers

Jan 25-Feb 22, Weds 9:30 am - 11:00 am CODE: JUST CE106  $200 + GST    CRN 90036

Instructors: Hospice Yukon Delivered: Remotely via Zoom Registra on deadline: Jan 18

Applied Suicide Interven on Skills Training

Jan 26-27, Thur - Fri 8:30 am - 4:00 pm CODE: ASIS 002 $200 + GST  CRN: 90043

Instructors: Megan Grudeski & Erin Legault

Delivered in-person:  Yukon Univers Ayamdigut Campus RmC1530 Registra on deadline: Jan 19

Mindful Self-Compassion

Feb. 1 - Mar. 8 Wed 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CODE: JUST CE107 $200 + GST CRN: 90077

Instructor: Marcia Burton Delivered: Remotely via Zoom Registra on Deadline Jan. 25

Responding with Resilience

Feb 7, Tue 10 am  - 11:30 am

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Instructors: Megan Grudeski & Erin Legault

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Working with Trauma     Feb 9 - 10, Thur - Fri 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

CODE: JUST CE70 $250 + GST CRN: 90045

Instructors: Liza Manolis and Brenda Jenner

Delivered: Remotely via Zoom Registra on deadline: Feb 2

Coping During Crisis

Mar 1, Wed  9:00 am - 10:00 am     CODE:: JUST CE103 FREE    CRN::90046

Instructors: Liza Manolis and Brenda Jenner

Delivered: Remotely via Zoom Registra on deadline: Feb 22

Applied Suicide Interven on Skills Training

Talking Tough (Topics) – the Skill  and Prac ce of Naviga ng Di cult  Conversa ons

Apr 6, Thur 10 am - 11:30 am

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Instructors: Megan Grudeski & Erin Legault

Delivered: Remotely via Zoom Registra on deadline: Mar 30

Mental Health First Aid Canada for Northern Peoples

Apr 11-13 Tue-Thur 8:30 am - 4:30 pm CODE: JUST 034 $245 + GST    CRN: 90050

Instructors: Joanne Green & Laura Anderson Delivered in-person:  Yukon Univers Ayamdigut Campus Rm C1530 Registra on deadline: Apr 3

Sit in My Puddle – the art of Empathy and Holding Space

Apr 18, Tue 10:00 am - 11:30 am CODE: JUST CE111 FREE CRN: 90051

Mar 8-9, Wed-Thur 8:30 am  - 4:00 pm            CODE: ASIS 002 $200 + GST CRN: 90047

Instructors: Megan Grudeski & Erin Legault

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Naviga ng Di cult Client Rela onships

Apr 5, Wed 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

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Early Bird Registra on deadline: Mar 1 $249 + GST

Instructors: CTRI – Natashaa Cha erton

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Instructors: Megan Grudeski & Erin Legault Delivered: Remotely via Zoom Registra on deadline: Apr 11

Yukon First Na ons 101

June 14, Wed 8:30am - 4:00pm    CODE: YFN 001 $325 + GST CRN: 90034

Instructors: Yukon U’s First Na ons  In a ves Dept. Delivered in-person:  Yukon Univers Ayamdigut Campus Rm C1530

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EVERY STUDENT, EVERY DAY Northern Lights Gala to Support Increased Student Attendance

On October 22, the Victoria Gold Yukon Student Encouragement Society (VGYSES) hosted its annual charity gala and successfully raised $90,000 to benefit Every Student, Every Day, which works to directly support community-led projects that increase student engagement and attendance throughout the territory.

“This is a milestone year for our charity as we celebrate our 10th anniversary and with this gala fundraiser, Every Student, Every Day is well on its way to our goal of having $400,000 available to directly fund student engagement and attendance projects designed and led by Yukon schools, school councils, community groups working with Yukon learners and Yukon First Nations governments for the 2023-2024 school year,” says Victoria Gold Yukon Student Encouragement Society President Tara Christie.

“Once again, we are overwhelmed by the generosity of the Yukon community in supporting Every Student, Every Day,” says Victoria Gold President & CEO John McConnell. “These dollars will make a big di erence in supporting student attendance projects for Yukon children and youth.”  Since its establishment, Every Student, Every Day has donated more than $1.5 million to directly support more than 180 projects designed to help Yukon schools and communities with initiatives that help promote and improve regular school attendance and a greater sense of belonging at school.

“Thanks to the generosity and commitment of our donors and community partners, we are excited what the next decade will bring as we work together to support increased student attendance in the Yukon,” adds Christie.

The Every Student, Every Day project application form for Yukon student engagement and attendance projects to be implemented in the 20232024 school year will be available in early 2023 and is open to schools and school councils, community organizations and Yukon First Nations to apply for funding. Yukoners are also encouraged to save the dates for next year’s Every Student, Every Day fundraisers: the Victoria Gold Charity Golf Tournament on July 15, 2023 and the Annual Gala on September 23, 2023.

The Eagle Gold Mine is situated within Victoria Gold’s 100 per cent-owned Dublin Gulch Property located approximately 375 kilometres north of Whitehorse and 85 kilometres north, northeast of the Village of Mayo, within the traditional territory of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun (FNNND). The company employs over 500 workers and contractors; half of which are Yukoners At Work and many are FNNND citizens.

If you are a Yukoner with mining experience, Victoria Gold encourages you to become a Yukoner At Work. Visit the “Work For Us” page at vgcx.com/contact/work-for-us/ and send your resume to greatpeoplework@vgcx.com

Victoria Gold President & CEO John McConnell and Victoria Gold Yukon Student Encouragement Society President Tara Christie greeting event attendees at the Northern Lights Gala fundraiser in Whitehorse to benefit Every Student, Every Day and increased student attendance in the Yukon.

To learn more about Every Student, Every Day, please visit everystudenteveryday.ca or find the charity on Facebook.