The Yukon Party Caucus would like to wish everyone attending the Filipino Fiesta in Whitehorse on August 2 and 3 a great two days of celebrating Filipino music, food, and culture!
Thank you to the organizers with the Canadian Filipino Association of the Yukon for all their work to put on this great community event.
Manus Hopkins is a journalist and musician who is originally from Whitehorse.
Melissa Naef, a Dawson City–based artist, will create new pieces and lead workshops from Aug. 2 to 15
Mlearn that residencies are really important for your career, even if they seem like small stepping stones. I’m basically just going to my backyard, but these things are still so valued and hold their own value within the arts community.”
Naef applied right under the wire on the last day of open applications to the residency, after being caught up in her school finals.
and as a hobbyist, and it’s somewhere I always wanted to go and photograph and appreciate with the use of a camera and lens,” Naef explains. “I definitely just wanted to go back.”
elissa Naef picked up a camera—specifically, her father’s 35mm camera—at around age 14. She used photography mostly as a hobby in her teenage years, not expecting to ever make a career of it. She eventually pursued a post-secondary education in public relations but kept up her photography on the side, mostly for her own enjoyment of the craft. It wasn’t until she took a chance applying to the Yukon School of Visual Arts (SOVA) in her hometown of Dawson City, that she realized art school had been the path for her all along. She recently graduated from Halifax’s Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) with a bachelor of arts in fine arts and photography.
Upon returning to Dawson, after completing her studies, Naef applied to the Tombstone Artist Residency, a yearly campground residency in which one artist works out of a wall-tent studio in Tombstone Territorial Park. She had long known about the residency from growing up in Dawson, but finally felt the confidence to put her name in.
“I didn’t really think that I had a place in it, per se, because I was a hobbyist in the beginning,” she says. “But going through the art-school process, you start to
She wasn’t fully expecting to be accepted, but decided to do an ambitious pitch, which paid off. Within two days, she had heard back.
“Tombstone has been a collaborator in my photography career because it’s where I would gravitate towards, even as a teenager
Freelance with Manus Hopkins plants and landscapes to create a a living archive.
Naef describes her proposed idea for the residency as a connection between the park itself and materiality within the photography process, using surrounding plants and landscapes to create a new body of work that treats the landscape of Tombstone as if it is a living archive.
“It’s a place where memory, history and ecology can come together,” she says. “I’m using the park’s geography boat visually and with invisible narratives, to create a personal archive of the
Naef works primarily with analogue and alternative processes in photography, employing practices such as cyanotyping and film photography with organic matter used in its development. Naef intends to use this residency as an exploration of sorts, digging deeper into plant developing than she has before.
the park’s geography boat visually and with invisible narratives, to Naef works primarily with anaphotography with organic matter deeper into plant developing than cool the way that you can incorpark.”
“It’s a bit of a chemistry lesson,” she says. “But it’s really cool the way that you can incorporate the actual organic matter into the full process of creating the images that I will take of the park.” It’s a unique experience for artists to be out in the wilderness of Tombstone Territorial Park working. While visitors can come and participate in workshops and watch demonstrations, the setting also provides its artists with long periods of solitude to work over its two weeks per year. The residency is currently in its 11th year. According to interpretive supervisor Olivia Masters, Naef was a shoo-in
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as this year’s choice.
“Melissa has a deep connection to the North,” says Masters. “Her artwork explores identity, relationships and the idea of home, so it’s those connections she uses. She focuses on materiality, community and land, and that resonates deeply with Tombstone’s cultural and natural landscape. Her practice basically invites reflection on how people relate to places, which celebrates the park’s unique character through art.”
The residency is hosted by Yukon Parks, who provide the
setting and logistical support, operating in partnership with the Yukon Arts Centre (YAC) and Friends of Dempster Country who support the artist selection and promotion and ensure the artist has the space and support to create meaningful work.
“Tombstone is renowned for its dramatic landscapes, rich biodiversity and a lot of the cultural history in the area,” says Masters. “It’s an ideal place for reflection, inspiration and artistic exploration.”
Typically, the call to artists for the Tombstone Artist Residency is
posted by YAC each March. The residency is open to all Yukon artists, regardless of experience level.
“It doesn’t have to be an established artist, it can be an upand-coming artist too,” Masters says. “We don’t just pick from people who have been around for ages and done lots of art shows; new and upcoming artists are welcome as well.”
In finding the best fit for the artist residency, each year, the selection committee looks for someone who will embrace the region’s cultural history as well as its natural beauty, and incorporate their own experience in the wilderness into the work they produce.
Within Naef’s residency, she will lead one formal workshop, one artist talk and two pop-up artist-at-work demonstrations. Naef encourages other newer artists to apply for the residency as well, saying it can’t hurt to just apply and you just might be surprised to be accepted. This is Naef’s first
artist residency, and although she second-guessed herself a lot after the application process, she’s glad she put her doubts aside to try something new.
“People all have their own niches,” she says. “As long as you are able to show passion and show genuine interest in the park and in your own craft, you don’t need an arts degree. Even if you’re a hobbyist, as long as that passion still aligns, I think it reads well.”
Visit yukonartscentre. comopportunities/ tombstoneartist-residency to learn more about the Tombstone Artist Residency and to see Melissa Naef’s schedule of events. ■
Editor’s Note: Visit our website, whatsupyukon.com, to see examples of Melissa’s work.
Some things to consider when searching for that special
May and June are primary garage-sale months in Whitehorse. These events do occur at other times but are many fewer. For potential buyers, out hunting for bargains, it often looks like a race. Vehicles speed from neighbourhood to neighbourhood, looking for the best stuff at the lowest price. For many buyers, these sales can be a great thing for their budgets. This is a time of rising expenses and higher prices for almost everything.
I sometimes ride my bike around the neighbourhood on a Saturday morning. It is easy to spot the popular sales owing to the number of vehicles parked haphazardly, often blocking the sidewalk and even the road. Many of these (not all) are large and expensive SUVs, which makes me wonder about the financial motivation for garage sale-ing.
I understand that there are those folks who just do it for the fun of it. They love the hunt for that “something special.” Maybe they enjoy the social aspect of chatting with new people. Or perhaps folks just like seeing all the stuff that others have and are trying to get rid of. I enjoy that as well. And as for things such as clothing for growing children, it makes a lot of sense.
I understand that sentiment. It seems to be especially a concern of seniors. My husband and I are in that category. We join others in their later years who realize that they have too much stuff. Obviously, this is mainly a First World, middle-class problem.
I have dealt with the estates of older friends who have died and left a mountain of things to be disposed of. I have seen that it is usually the children or friends of the deceased who are left to deal with the problem. Many of us live far from our children, and that adds to the difficulty of the task. Rela-
tives come from far away and do not even have the local contacts to deal with the stuff. Still-useful and once-treasured objects end up in the landfill. We just want all that stuff to go away so we can get on with our lives. But there is no “away!” I am made aware of that again and again.
I recently participated in a garage sale for a non-profit organization. I was struck by the number of people who came by but stated, “I’m just looking, not buying. I want to get rid of stuff, not accumulate more.”
I’d really like a new “something.” The something I have still works, fits, is in reasonable condition, looks okay, does what it is supposed to, but the newer “something” looks nicer and, besides that, I deserve it.
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But wait … What will I do with the “something” that is being replaced? I find myself asking this question increasingly often. Posing that question often results in me not purchasing the “new” item. Or at least delaying a purchase until I have thought it through more thoroughly.
There are some options for having too much stuff. One could have a garage sale. And then, if things don’t sell, there are free stores or the Luv2Thrift store. Both do a great job in our community. One can also advertise online or in the newspaper.
And as for needing something, some folks check first at second-hand places before heading to a shop for something new. Some of them even drive out of town to the free stores near rural communities.
But I am still concerned with the fact that I have too much stuff.
My husband and I moved to Whitehorse 13 years ago. We paid $10 per pound to have our possessions moved from Manitoba. That acted as an incentive to downsize significantly. But here we are, 13 years later, still needing to reduce our possessions.
I grew up in the ’50s and ’60s. At that time, the scarcity and frugality of the ’30s and ’40s was being replaced by the desire to get ahead. That meant consume and accumulate. Scarcity has been replaced by excess, with garages stuffed (no room for cars) and the proliferation of storage containers.
So, when it comes time to reduce and get rid of some of the excess, how about a garage sale? That reminds me, the weekend is coming. Perhaps I’ll check out the neighbourhood garage sales … but, I’m firmly committed to buy nothing—unless … Well, maybe just … ■
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Steve Berger-Husson emerges from the silver Airstream trailer that serves as his restaurant kitchen, wearing a well-worn grey Columbia sweater and already grinning before we’ve even shaken hands. A sign nearby reads: “Exercise Makes You Look Better Naked. So Does Wine. Your Choice.” It’s the kind of cheeky humour that punctuates Caribou RV Park, but don’t let the jokes fool you—something serious is happening here.
Fifteen minutes south of Whitehorse along the Alaska Highway, Steve and his partner Sandra Jost have quietly transformed what was once a standard campground into one of Canada’s most celebrated RV destinations. Sandra joins us, wearing a black shirt under a light teal fleece that reads “Enjoy where you are now. Breathe.” It’s an apt motto for what they’ve created here: a place that asks you to slow down and pay attention to details most campgrounds ignore.
Since taking over in 2019, Steve and Sandra have won TripAdvisor’s Traveller’s Choice Award five consecutive years running and earned recognition from the Air Canada enRoute magazine as one of Canada’s best RV parks. But the real story isn’t in the awards. It’s in how two Europeans decided to bring old-world craftsmanship to the Yukon.
Their transformation began with a joke. Both successful professionals in Luxembourg’s competitive business world, they would escape each year to North America, seeking places where mobile phones fell silent. “One day we’re gonna own our campground in Canada,” they would
laugh. When they discovered Caribou RV Park for sale in 2017, casual dreaming crystallized into life-altering purpose. “Should we do it?” they asked each other in their jacuzzi, jet-lagged and winewarmed.
What they’ve created defies simple categorization. Steve spent 20 years in banking, specializing in customer experience. Sandra ran her own marketing company. “We both come from marketing and customer-experience excellence,” Steve explains. “We always have been helping companies excel in customer experience. That’s what we applied here.”
The difference becomes apparent immediately. They welcome guests in five languages—English, French, German, Luxembourgish and Italian—but more importantly,
ing how Chef Sandra emerged from necessity—the simple act of feeding stranded travellers.
they understand the cultural expectations that travel with those words. “A German has a totally different attitude and demand than an American,” Sandra observes. When German guests arrive, Steve might mention freshbaked bread delivery. “For him, it’s the minimum because there’s no campground in Germany that does not offer that service.”
The Cork & Fork restaurant showcases their commitment to authenticity. Sandra crafts croissants from dough imported from France—a necessity since Buttergate changed dairy fat content, making authentic pastry impossible with local ingredients. Their pizza dough carries a family recipe from Italy’s 84th-ranked pizza maker, shared only because of the blessed distance of 9,000 kilo-
The physical transformation tells its own story. Where once stood simple campsites, now exists five categories of accommodation, from budget-friendly to premium VIP spaces. Walking the grounds, you notice the careful attention: spotless washrooms, free hot showers, a well-stocked convenience store, two Airbnb rental cabins, and those amusing signs that make you smile.
“Every minute we can find, we’re gonna use it to improve quality or customer experience,” Steve says. “It’s like so deep in our DNA because we have been trained by the best in the world.” Sometimes this dedication surprises even them. Sandra started making jam during Covid, selling the excess. “In three hours, onehundred jars,” Steve marvels. “While you see the opportunity, we’re just like, okay, then let’s do it.”
metres. Even the butter they use is homemade.
“Everything we make is made from scratch, with either basic ingredients from here or imported,” Steve explains. Finding European specialty ingredients in the Yukon requires detective work. Belgian sausages from Germany. Guanciale for authentic carbonara. Real Italian mozzarella shipped from Italy. “I have to order it two months in advance on a recurring basis,” he says.
Covid-19 arrived just one year after they’d committed their lives to this place, testing everything. But crisis revealed character. When restaurants closed and isolation became mandatory, Sandra began cooking for quarantining guests. “That’s where my name comes from,” she smiles, explain-
Their success has practical implications beyond awards. Last year, 8,000 people couldn’t book because they were full. “I know if I could double the space here, I would fill it, but if I double the space I cannot offer the same quality which makes people come here,” Steve explains.
We say goodbye, and Steve and Sandra return to their Airstream kitchen. I can hear them talk about fixing something, dealing with something else, and I realize that this very conversation is the essence of their life here. Caribou RV isn’t just the amenities or the awards, but the fundamental recognition that hospitality is about listening and responding. In Steve and Sandra’s hands, attention to detail has taken root in the patient commitment to doing things right—one welcome, one meal, one perfectly-baked croissant at a time. ■
2025 marks the 30th anniversary of Les Essentielles. For this occasion, short biographies of Yukon francophone women will be presented throughout the year in the pages of our paper. Thank you to l’Association francoyukonnaise, l’émission Rencontres, and l’Aurore boréale for their collaboration in this project.
Andrée (Jerome) North was born in Montreal, Quebec, in 1934.
She married Eric Sweeney in 1954 in Montreal. They had six children (one daughter and five sons). In 1962, the family headed west for a different lifestyle and to find work. They arrived in Faro, Yukon, in 1970, where Eric worked at the mine as an electrician. Andrée worked at Murdoch’s Gem Shop.
After her children finished school in Faro, Andrée moved to Whitehorse in 1976 where she worked as a bilingual secretary for the federal government.
In 1981, she married historian Richard (Dick) North. Andrée was part of a group that founded the Jack London Museum in Dawson. She had excellent organizational skills and helped Dick with identifying and filing his documents.
Andrée was part of the small number of people who founded the Association franco-yukonnaise (AFY) at a time when the organization did not have a building. She was the executive director of AFY in 1986 and 1987.
She was happy, generous, optimistic and authentic. She was always smiling and was proud of her francophone roots. She liked to take part in francophone activities, including card games and bingos, as well as swimming and reading. She loved to get together with people.
In the Yukon, Andrée found liberty and an untouched nature. She would often say, “Everything is so big here. It’s so clear and you know that it is beautiful and good!”
Andrée North died in Whitehorse on Oct. 14, 2023, at the age of 89.
Antoinette (Lessard) Poulin was born in 1933 in Saint-Cosme-de-Beauce, in Quebec.
She married her husband Bruno in 1954 and the couple arrived in Whitehorse in 1957. Also known as Toni, she was not afraid of hard work, especially on the gold claims that she managed with her husband in southern Yukon. She carried out her tasks with a big smile and kind words for everyone.
When Antoinette was a cleaner in schools in the ’70s and ’80s, she risked losing her job, as unions were now requiring certifications that she did not possess. Instead of ending up with no work, she decided to become a heating-system operator, and she also received a certificate to operate heavy equipment, a recognition of which she was proud.
Courageous and cheerful, Antoinette knew how to live with confidence and great wisdom. As she was welcoming and generous, she received a lot of francophones into her home. Every instant represented a moment of joy. She filled her days with walks, accompanied by friends. She took part in activities from the Catholic francophone community. Her eyes filled up with happiness when children hugged her.
In her later years, Antoinette spent her summers in Beaver Creek, helping her daughter Carmen to manage Buckshot Betty’s Restaurant & Rooms. A model of a strong Yukon francophone woman, Antoinette stopped at nothing, had an exceptional strength of character and was always present for her family.
Antoinette Poulin died in Whitehorse on June 28, 2023, at the age of 90.
Renée (Gilly) Alford was born in 1924 in Paris, France.
During a trip to the Alps, she met Monty Alford from England. It was love at first sight. They were married in New Brunswick and arrived in the Yukon in 1951.
Renée started her community involvement through the Sacred Heart Cathedral parish and took part in the revision of the Education Act for Catholic education, in the early ’60s and late ’80s.
When the instruction of French, as a second language, to government employees became available with the development of the French Language Centre, in 1975, Renée was offered the position of instructor. She retired from that position in 1988.
She advocated for many social service programs. She cofounded Yukon Family Services (later known as Many Rivers) in the late ’60s. She served as president of the Federation of Home and School Associations of the Yukon, at a time when the importance of bilingualism was rising nationally, giving presentations in schools and to parents regarding the development of a French immersion program. She was also instrumental in establishing the Teen Parent Centre, was involved in the Yukon AntiPoverty Coalition and served on the Health and Social Services board into her ’80s.
In 1997, she received the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Medal, for her many years of service in the community, and was known as an open-minded woman with exceptional listening skills, spirit and solidarity. Renée Alford died in Whitehorse on May 7, 2024, just shy of her 100th birthday.
Thérèse (Leclair) Nantel was born in 1943 in Saint-Hubert, Quebec. She arrived in Whitehorse in December 1969 with her husband Robert, who was working as a machinist at the Whitehorse Copper Mine.
Thérèse took on different jobs before working with francophone children. In 1989, she joined the team of the new francophone daycare, La Garderie du petit cheval blanc. She looked after the babies (6 to 18 months) until her retirement in 2007. She then worked part-time with her friend Céline Yergeau, at her family day home, until 2018.
She was known for her strong and steady presence with the children, as well as for her generosity, elegance, discretion and modesty. She was one of the pioneers in early childhood in the Yukon, highlighting the recognition of the work of daycare workers. She continued her professional development by taking courses and training sessions in the field. In 2004, she won the Education Award at the Gala de la francophonie.
Thérèse also contributed to the development of the Yukon francophone community through her involvement and volunteering. She was the secretary of the Association franco-yukonnaise (AFY), typed the AFY’s newsletter that would later become l’Aurore boréale, and was part of the first team that organized the sugar shacks during the Yukon Rendezvous Festival.
Thérèse was an important pillar in francophone early childhood in the Yukon. Everyone who met her remembers her smile.
Thérèse Nantel died in Prince George, B.C., on June 28, 2020, at the age of 76.
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Aug 1-30
Rediscoveries YAAW An exhibit of large-scale acrylic paintings by Marie-Hélène Comeau created almost 20 years ago during her undergraduate studies in Montreal. Opening Reception Aug 1, 5-7 pm
Until Aug 29 Without Saying by Ernest Chua & Colin Dorward YAC Yukon Arts Centre Gallery This exhibition challenges the need for labels like “insider” or “outsider,” instead emphasizing the clarity and power of artistic vision. https:// yukonartscentre.com/
Until Aug 29 In Northern Light YAC Yukon Arts Centre Gallery A selection of works from the Yukon Arts Centre’s Permanent Art Collection that celebrate the distinct and transformative light of the North. https://yukonartscentre.com/
Until Aug 29 My Big Bougie Beaded Earrings YAC Yukon Arts Centre
Gallery Curated by Teagyn Vallevand, My Big Bougie Beaded Earrings is a vibrant, community-driven exhibition that celebrates the bold, the beautiful, and the unapologetically bougie handmade earrings crafted by local First Nations artists.. https:// yukonartscentre.com/
Until Aug 29 Youth Exhibit - Two Great Horse Riders Doing Great Deeds YAC Yukon Arts Centre Gallery Local artist Imogene Dali Rose Gignac-Keevil work reflects the world around her and the world she imagines, often melding the two in a surprising synergy. https:// yukonartscentre.com/
Until Sept 15 Creating Community: A
Look at Visual Arts Arts Underground
This exhibition is presented by Friends of the Yukon Archives Society. https:// www.artsunderground.ca/currentexhibitions
Thu Jul 31 Fiddle Night – Stockstill & Rose 8:00 PM 98 Hotel
Fri Aug 1 Unicorn Parts 7:00 PM MacBride Copperbelt Mining Museum
An all-ages event, held outdoors, an electric performance from Yukon-born band, Unicorn Parts.
Sat Aug 2 Spencer Jo 8:00 PM 98
Hotel Coming in hot after Keno Fest, catch Spencer Jo before they hit Ireland. Canada’s Celebrant in the marriage of punk rock and folk music!
Tue Aug 5 Dani-Rae - Bar Jay Bar & Thalia Coture 7:00 PM 98 Hotel Hot off the heels of Keno City Music Fest, come these road warriors all the way from Nashville!
Thu Aug 7 The McMillan’s Camp Boys 8:00 PM 98 Hotel Country, Bluegrass and Old Time Music, let’s give these travelling gents some love on traditional fiddle night!
Fri Aug 8 - 11 Paradise Music Festival 2025 5:00 AM Kettley
Canyon The biggest and most diverse lineup in Paradise history with 42 DJs playing across two stages over 2 magical days under the midnight sun. https://www.paradisemusicfestival.ca/
Fri Aug 8 Ed Mclean 6:00 PM Cork & Fork Live Music Cork and Fork, where the flavors are as amazing as the live musical acts that enhance the experience. https://www.corkandfork. ca/live-music-schedule-2025
Sat Aug 9 YXY Pride Party 8:00 PM
Lefty’s Well A high-energy evening packed with sexy entertainment and non-stop beats.
Fri Aug 15 Patrick Jacobson 6:00
PM Cork & Fork Live Music Cork and Fork, where the flavors are as amazing as the live musical acts that enhance the experience. https:// www.corkandfork.ca/live-musicschedule-2025
Monthly
Tuesdays
Live Music 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well
Wednesdays
Intermediate Jam - Bluegrass & Old Time 7:00 PM Whitehorse Legion bi-weekly Hosted by the Yukon Bluegrass Society
Karaoke 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well
Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 PM 98
Hotel
Thursdays
Muster Point 6:30 PM Baked Cafe
Muster Point live and featuring a rotating lineup of local guest artists.
Ginger Jam 7:00 PM Lefty’s Well
Fiddle Night 8:00 PM 98 Hotel
Fridays
Live Music 6:00 PM Tony’s Pasta & Seafood House
Live Music 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well
Live Music 8:00 PM 98 Hotel
Saturdays
Live Music 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well
Sundays
Open Jam 8:00 PM 98 Hotel
Mon Jul 28 Stilts – Making & Walking 6:00 PM Yukonstruct All materials and tools will be provided during this workshop, but please bring a worn pair of shoes in your size if possible to fasten permanently to the foot stands.
Tues Jul 29 Birch Bark Basket
Making Workshop 8:30 AM Skookum
Jim Friendship Centre Make birch baskets, harvest roots, harvest and make medicine. Berry picking! Call 633-7680 or email traditional. parenting@skookumjim.com
Tue Jul 29 Cultivating the Future
– Leadership and Succession
Planning Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre
Mingle with leaders, industry experts, allies and change-makers to share insights, best practices, and innovative strategies for sustainable leadership transitions.
Tue Jul 29 Cultivating Culture –Workshop 1:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre An inspiring in-person event dedicated to succession planning and agri-food sectors. https:// eco.ca/
Wed Jul 30 Weekly Cruise - Thomson Centre 5:00 PM Whitehorse General Hospital Come and visit with the residents, and see retro, vintage, modified vehicles locally owned!
Wed Jul 30 Kate’s Annual Takhini
BBQ 5:00 PM Takhini Elementary School Join the leader of the Yukon NDP - Kate White for a BBQ, mingle with the NDP and have a bite! All are welcome!.
Wed Jul 30 The Two Gentlemen of Verona 7:00 PM The Guild Hall Featuring an all-ages cast, this production is Directed by Brandon Wicke. Follows two close friends, Valentine and Proteus, who travel from Verona to Milan.
Fri Aug 1 & Sat Aug 2 Black Gold – A Comedy Special Taping 6:30 PM The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre Steve McGovern will open on Friday and Steph Aubé will open on Saturday.
Wed Aug 6 Hunter Education Course 6:00 PM Yukon University Learn about the rules and regulations around hunting, hunting tips and
techniques to help ensure ethical harvest and optimal meat care. Open to all experience levels of hunters and non hunters.
Thu Aug 7 Community Build NightDrill Press Table 5:00 PM Yukonstruct Come enjoy some pizza and soft drinks and we’ll build a new, better drill press table.
Sat Aug 9 Mushroom Identification Workshop 11:00 AM Whitehorse A 3 hr workshop, where you learn all about the fungal world beneath our feet with a lecture, guided walk and question period. https://whatsupyukon.events/ qrq
Sat Aug 9 Cypherfest 2025 12:00
PM St. Francis of Assisi Battles, Flea Market, Basketball Tournament Sat Aug 9 Whitehorse Rapid and Blitz Summer Championship 12:00 PM Titan Tavern & Geek Shop A CFC quick rated rapid chess tournament and blitz tournament. Limited space. https:// whatsupyukon.events/4xs
Sat Aug 9 solstice haiku discussion group 2:00 PM a monthly meeting to discuss haiku poetry https:// kjmunro1560.wordpress.com/
Sat Aug 9 Cypherfest 2025 Evening Finals 6:00 PM Blackbox Theatre
Monthly
2nd Monday Ukulele Group 6:00
PM Golden Age Society salvin@ northwestel.net
2nd Monday Whitehorse Slow Jam 7:00 PM Golden Age Society
First Thursdays QYS Craft Night 7:00
PM Queer Yukon Society The Cache This is a great place to gather and meet other queer crafters. And there will be tea of course. Regular drop-in is still available.
2nd Thursday QYS Movie Nights 5:00
PM Queer Yukon Society The Cache Last Thursdays 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.
2nd Thursday Music Trivia 7:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Come on out and test your music knowledge! Teams of no more than 6 people. Last Friday Pioneer Women of Yukon 12:00 PM Golden Age Society
2nd & 4th Sundays Grade 8 – 12 High School Youth Group 6:00 PM Mountainview Church A positive place for your teen to hang out on the weekend. Take part in games and activities, learn about the Bible, and deepen faith. https://mountainview. church/connect/youth Monthly
Weekly
Mondays
Mtg: Competitive Commander 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles Women’s Bible Study 6:00 PM Women’s Bible Study. Refreshments are served followed by the study. For more info check out www. mountainview.church or email rachel@ mountainview.church.
Ukulele Group 6:00 PM Golden Age Society
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
Language Skills for Ukrainians 5:15
PM Yukon Learn A discussion group
workshop provides a relaxed and friendly environment where learners can practise and learn English conversation skills.
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
Chess Club 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles Love Chess? Want to learn? Looking for Competition? Join us!
SuperSmash Bros, Mtg: Commander 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles
10 Card Crib - Members & Signed
In Guests 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Whether you are a seasoned crib player or a beginner, come play! Learn tips and tricks and have some fun! https://bit.ly/3KP0B5s
Wednesdays
Keep Fit 10:30 AM Church of the Northern Apostles.Come stretch and breathe with us!
Multicultural Connection Group
11:00 AM Multicultural Centre of the Yukon – MCY Connect with other parents and caregivers, learn about parenting in different cultures. A free lunch program for immigrants and refugee families. Lunch and transportation provided. Call 332-1803 for more info.
Spanish Conversation 12:00 PM Whitehorse United Church Call 3336081 for more info.
Sew & Tell All – Elders Hangout
1:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre
Facilitated by Kwanlin Dün Elder-inResidence Shirley Smith, everyone welcome. Feel free to join and start a beading project or work on something that you’ve already started! For more info email culturalprograms@kdcc.ca
QYS Drop-in 2:00 PM Queer Yukon
Society The Cache
Texas Hold’ Em 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For signed in members and guests. Bragging rights!
Mtg: Modern, Warhammer Age of Sigmar 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles
Thursdays
Public Speaking TrainingToastmasters 12:00 PM Decora Guests are always welcome. There are many roles to learn at Toastmasters. Practice 2 minute table topics
Fireweed Summer Market 3:00 PM Shipyard Park Grab a picnic dinner and get that special gift. Enjoy local live music and other amusements from buskers.https://fireweedmarket.
ca/
Pathfinder Role-Playing Game for Youth 3:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. Find out what role playing games are all about! Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are always welcome.
Mtg: casual Commander, Warhammer 40k & Kill Team 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles
Mountainview Church Community Group 7:00 PM 16 years or older?
Mountainview Church Community Group! We’ll share some snacks and talk about what the bible has to say about discipleship.
Fridays
Coffee & Chat 11:00 AM Golden Age
Society Coffee and chat is a way to connect with your community, develop friendships, and have fun.
Mtg: Pioneer, YuGiOh Casual 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles
Saturdays
Yukon Amateur Radio Association
Coffee Discussion Group 8:45 AM
A&W Restaurant Hams from outside the Yukon and those interested are welcome to join us in this casual event.
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.
Pokemon, Mtg: Youth Magic, Lorcana 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles
Sundays
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
Anglican Worship Service 10:00 AM
Christ Church Cathedral.
Clothing Room 10:00 AM Whitehorse
Church of the Nazarene Free of charge to anyone and everyone
Whitehorse United Church Worship Service 10:30 AM A caring community of faith, based on a foundation of Biblical teaching and spiritual truth
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.
Sunday Gatherings 3:00 PM The Northern Collective Church The Gathering (Anglican Indigenous Service) 5:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral A celebration of faith, reconciliation, and hospitality.
Mon Jul 28 Neighbourhood Nature
- Riverdale 7:00 PM Riverdale
Subdivision – Whitehorse
Explore the many small trails and the Yukon River and Fish Ladder where we will talk about the role the water plays in this ecosystem, and how much the area has changed over the years. yukon.ca/wild-discoveries
Tue Jul 29 Knee-high nature: busy birds 10:00 AM Jim Light Park Learn how to identify bird calls with your little ones and enjoy a fun outdoor activity in the Yukon. yukon.ca/wilddiscoveries
Tue Jul 29 Free-range kids: building birds 11:00 AM Jim Light Park Discover the secrets of birds nesting behaviour and how free range programs encourage youth to learn about nature. yukon.ca/wilddiscoveries
Fri Aug 1 - 3 Whitehorse Woofers
Dog Agility Trial Takhini Arena Come cheer on participants at the Agility Trials hosted by Whitehorse Woofers. Tunnels, jumps, and excitement await you! https://www.facebook.com/ events/521332361002584
Thu Aug 4 Community Build
Night - Drill Press Table 5:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Help us build a better drill press table! Come enjoy some pizza and soft drinks and we’ll build a new, better drill press table.
Tue Aug 5 Teen Drawing Basics
Workshop 1:00 PM Arts Underground Youth will learn a mix of practical and thematic exercises that promote the development of student’s observation and representation skills. https://www.artsunderground.ca/
Monthly
1st & 3rd Saturdays Grades 5 - 7
Junior Youth Group 7:00 PM Mountainview Church Passionate about giving kids opportunities to have fun & make new friends, while teaching them about Jesus & His great love for our world https:// mountainview.church/connect/youth
2nd and 4th Saturdays Grade 8 - 12
High School Youth Group 7:00
PM Mountainview Church A positive place for your teen to hang out on the weekend. Take part in games and activities, learn about the Bible, and deepen faith. https://mountainview. church/connect/youth
Weekly
Tuesdays
Parent-Child Mother Goose 10:30
AM The Child Development Centre Celebrates the power and pleasure of songs, rhymes and oral stories. Bonding time with your little one or to learn for later.
Wednesdays
Community Connections 1:30 PM Yukon Family Literacy Centre An intergenerational story time and craft program. Meet local elders, have a coffee, do some crafts, and make a friend!
Thursdays
Transformations Along The Chu Nikwän 1:30 PM Yukon Visitor Information Centre Join Amber for a free walking tour every Thursday along the Whitehorse waterfront to learn about the Yukon First Nations people and the history of the Yukon. Pathfinder Role-Playing Game for Youth 3:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Youth 11-17 are invited to join, no experience necessary.
Saturdays
Science Saturdays 11:00 AM Whitehorse Public Library Free DropIn Science and STEM Activities - no need to register - For children to compete with a parent or guardian!
MEETINGS
Weekly
Tuesdays
Rendezvous Rotary 6:30 PM Tony’s Pasta and Seafood House Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at Tony’s Pasta and Seafood. Come and join us for fun, and fellowship.
Thursdays
Toastmasters Decora 12:00 PM Sundogs Toastmasters Club. The club is open to all interested parties and we provide constructive feedback to help develop public speaking skills.
Monthly
First Monday Klondike Snowmobile Association Board Meeting 7:00 PM Sport Yukon https://ksa.yk.ca/comingevents/
First Monday Yukon Amateur Radio Association Monthly Meeting 7:00 PM EMO Building Discussion of club business. Prospective hams are welcome.
Third Thursday Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition Monthly Meeting 5:00 PM ZOOM Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition for regular meeting. Everyone is welcome. Call Kathy 334-9317 or info@yapc.ca for a zoom link or join us in person. https://yapc.ca/actions/ detail/yapcs-monthly-meetings
Third Thursday ASAY board monthly meeting 7:00 PM Sport Yukon ONLINE EVENTS
Mon Jul 28 Economic Development Fund Info Session 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM Online Join program advisors from the Department of Economic Development for a virtual information session. Email edf@yukon.ca for more info.
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.
Anglican Men’s Remote Chat 10:00 AM Zoom don_cheeseman@msn.com for the link. Regular churchgoer or just curious, this is a welcoming, nopressure time for conversation
Of all the wild herbs I’ve cooked with in the Yukon, I like pineapple weed or wild chamomile the best
It truly does taste like both pineapple and chamomile, making it a versatile addition to the northern kitchen. When fresh, its gentle, floral flavour combines well with wild or garden greens, or cooked briefly in butter and poured over asparagus with a squeeze of lemon. Dried, it can be added to shortbread cookies, custard or ice cream, as a substitute for vanilla; and fresh or dried, it makes a beautiful tea.
The flowers are more potent than the leaves, but I tend to pick both and use the whole plant, snipping off above the root, so it will grow again next year, and only taking a few stems from each plant.
In mid-July I went looking for pineapple weed in my neighbourhood, only to discover that the flowers were not quite ready. By the time you read this, they should be. (Here’s a secret: these stories are written two weeks before you see them. It’s a bit of a guessing game to figure out what will be suitable for harvest at publication time, and plants, berries and mushrooms mature at different rates in different regions. We try, though; we really do. Aiming ever to please.)
I have a jar of dried pineapple weed in the cupboard from 2014 and it was as potent as ever, so I could afford to wait. (Unlike dried yarrow or pasture sage, pineapple weed retains its flavour for ages.)
To dry pineapple weed, spread it out on trays in the food dehydrator set at 100F for five hours, to start. Keep checking. When
dry and brittle, it’s ready. Another option is to turn on the oven light, spread the herbs on baking trays and leave them in the oven for eight to 12 hours. (Place a note on the temperature panel to remind yourself there’s something in the oven.)
Then you can make Pineapple Weed Syrup and open up a world of culinary possibilities.
(As always when wild harvesting, be sure of your identification, and if it’s your first time trying pineapple weed, start with a small sample.)
PINEAPPLE WEED (WILD CHAMOMILE) SYRUP
INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup (about 1 oz) dried pineapple weed, both stems and flowers (substitute 3 or 4 chamomile tea bags)
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
METHOD
1. Combine pineapple weed and water in a small pot, cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Remove pot from heat and allow mixture to steep for about 20 minutes.
3. Strain into a clean pot through a sieve lined with cheesecloth. Twist the cheesecloth into a bundle and squeeze to extract as much liquid as possible.
4. Add 1 cup of sugar to the pot. Bring to the boil and cook just until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. For a stronger flavour, tie off the bundle of pineapple weed and soak it in the syrup while it cools. Squeeze the bundle to extract the liquid before you pour into jars.
5. Once the syrup is at room temperature, pour it into a clean jar and refrigerate. Will keep for up to one month.
Makes about 1 1/4 cups.
PINEAPPLE AND LIME SUMMER COOLER
INGREDIENTS
• 2 oz pineapple weed syrup
• 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
• 4 oz soda water
• A slice of lime for garnish
METHOD
Combine all ingredients in a rocks glass, over ice. Stir and add a slice of lime for garnish.
Makes one drink.
PINEAPPLE WEED AND TAHINI SALAD DRESSING
Try this on a summer salad of garden greens and berries: strawberries or raspberries would be perfect.
INGREDIENTS
• 2 Tbsp pineapple weed syrup
• 2 Tbsp tahini
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
METHOD
1. In a small bowl, whisk together syrup, tahini and lemon juice.
2. Whisk in olive oil and add salt and pepper, to taste.
3. Serve at room temperature. Transfer any leftovers to a small jar and refrigerate. Allow to warm to room temperature before serving. Will keep for up to two weeks.
Makes about 1/2 cup. ■
During the 2024 paddle season, I celebrated my milestone 50th birthday by paddling over 50 Yukon lakes. Through the winter, I gathered insights and details about each lake to create the 50 Lakes Yukon guidebook, which will soon be available in bookstores. As part of this summer series, I will be highlighting various Yukon lakes, each with its unique features and highlights. For those near Faro this summer, don’t forget to add a stop to Fisheye Lake.
Lying within the Traditional Territory of the Kaska Dena, Fisheye Lake is a local watering hole that packs a lot of fabulousness into its small size. It has a popular dayuse area that is great for swimming, floating, fishing, birdwatching and picnicking. The site has everything except camping and is a great place to enjoy a summer day. Fisheye Lake is a stocked lake with great fishing for kokanee salmon and rainbow trout.
While I don’t make many small stocked lakes as a regular destination of choice, Fisheye Lake
is one of them. Fond memories of Fisheye date back decades, and the lake continues to create unforgettable moments. The tall trees around the lake are home to ravens and bald eagles. While floating, you might see a bald eagle scoop up a fish, or a raven searching for its lunch along the shoreline.
Over the past two decades, the lake’s water level has risen, leaving parts of the shore lined with dead trees. A section of gravel road that once led to a lakeside picnic area is now submerged. There is ongoing soil sloughing on the hillside to the southeast, where small stones tumble and uprooted trees slide into the water. It’s remarkable to witness the landscape transform before your eyes.
Fisheye is a day-use area with a boat launch, dock, playground, sandy beach, change room, selfrescue life-saving equipment, picnic area, fire pits and an outhouse. Nearby camping options include the Yukon territorial campgrounds at Drury Creek (51 kilometres west) and Johnson Lake (seven kilometres northeast, towards Faro), as well as private campsites within the Town of Faro.
The Fisheye Lake day-use area is located at kilometre 417 of the Robert Campbell Highway (Yukon Highway 4). The distance from Whitehorse is 341 kilometres, with a drive time of under four hours. From Faro, it’s a short 10-minute drive to Fisheye. ■
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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Carrie McClelland is the lead education and outreach biologist with the Government of Yukon’s Department of Environment. Every year she picks many different berries, but few actually make it home.
A colourful find: cloudberries, blueberries and cranberries in one place
Beautiful to look at, but not to eat
Berry-picking season is upon us, and harvesting the bounty of the boreal forest has been important in the Yukon for thousands of years. Strawberries and raspberries start us off, followed by blueberries (often referred to as huckleberries in the Yukon), along with Saskatoon/ serviceberries, soopolallies/soapberries and currants. Some lucky foragers might find elusive cloudberries while we build up to the grand finale of cranberry season. Harvesting berries is a familyfriendly activity that not only
gets us outside but also adds a delicious locally-grown dish to our tables.
Not all berries in the Yukon are safe to eat. The poisonous red baneberry (Actaea rubra) ripens from mid-July to mid-August and can grow right next to the delicious berry you’re harvesting. Baneberry is not bountiful in the Yukon, but it does grow here— particularly along trails where an overeager picker could find it easily.
The baneberry plant grows about one metre tall with long, thin stems with leaves of groups of three at the end. The leaves are pointed with heavily-serrated edges, like an angry, aggressive
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maple leaf. The white flowers are quite elaborate and beautiful, very similar to Labrador tea flowers. They ripen into a cluster of 10 to 20 bright-red berries. The berries are oblong, like olives, not perfectly round.
The only berry that might be confused with the baneberry are soapberries. On a bountiful bush, shiny red soapberries can look like clusters. However, the soapberries grow all along the length of a woody stem, not just in a bouquet at the end. Furthermore, the leaves of soapberries are small and fuzzy ovals, extremely different from the baneberry.
Poison potential
A good guideline, when eating wild foods, is that if it doesn’t taste good, spit it out. While unknowingly eating a baneberry is difficult, as they are reported to be quite bitter and distasteful, all parts of the plant are poisonous and can make your stomach upset and cause heart complications if ingested. If you do consume a baneberry, contact Poison Control immediately for advice.
Baneberry is the only berry in the Yukon that can be fatal if ingested, so it’s crucial to learn how to identify it. If you are planning a berry-picking outing, it’s important to educate everyone in your group, especially children, about the dangers of baneberry. While baneberry is not commonly found, it is possible to come across them, making recognition important for a safe experience.
Harvest respectfully
When berry picking, remember to ensure that you have permission to travel and harvest on that land. Furthermore, many animals depend on the berries to survive. Share your berry patch with wildlife by not taking too much from one area and by respecting their space if they’re feeding. Berries are the seeds of the plant, so leave some behind to help the plant propagate and provide berries for years to come.
As always, take only what you need, and use everything you take.
Learn more about berries of the Yukon
The Wildlife Viewing Program often mentions berries and other edible plants on our Wild Discoveries guided nature walks. We’re
Red baneberries grow in a bouquet-like cluster at the end of a long stem
A close-up of the delicate white
hosting a Berry Interesting Walk at lunchtime on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at Bert Law Park (near Robert Service Campground) in Whitehorse. Visit yukon.ca/wild-discoveries for details on this and other free events. ■
A cluster of baneberries before they ripen
Ripe soapberries may look like baneberries but grow very differently
The art exhibit Without Saying brings together the richly layered paintings of Ernest Chua and Colin Dorward, two Yukonbased artists who communicate through a shared visual language rather than words. Also on display is a selection of works from our permanent art collection.
Open until August 29 Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm
YAC’s presentation of the National Arts Centre’s production of Puccini’s TOSCA is the first mainstage opera in the Yukon since the Gold Rush. A partnership with NAC, Edmonton Opera and featuring the Whitehorse Community Choir and the Problematic Orchestra. Tickets are only $25!
DATES: September 19 & 20
The celebrated Canadian singersongwriter and environmental activist will entertain with her musical blend of folk, pop, rock, and bluegrass. Tickets are $45.
DATE: October 1 | 6:00 & 9:00
Wed Jul 30 Fuel breaks with benefits
7:00 PM Mt Sima Explore the importance of fuel breaks in sustainability. Join Jill Johnstone to learn about innovative revegetation efforts. yukon.ca/wilddiscoveries
Sat Aug 2 Yukon Paddling Championships 9:00 AM Schwatka
Lake Day Use Area A fun event for all!
We encourage all participants from all our programs and the general public to come out and join us! https://www. flatwaternorth.ca/yukon-championships.
html
Sun Aug 3 Yukon River Trail Marathon
Rotary Peace Park Marathon, halfmarathon, and relay in Whitehorse, Yukon, on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. https://www. yukonmarathon.com/
Sun Aug 3 Pride Paddle 12:00 PM
Rotary Peace Park BYOB(boat)if you can, free shuttle for up to 45 people and boats provided.
Tue Aug 5 A berry interesting walk 12:15 PM Bert Law Park Join us for a lunch-hour walk focused on Berry Identification and discover which berries are safe and which are not. yukon.ca/ wild-discoveries
Fri Aug 8 Transverse – Dance
Workshop Series 10:30 AM Old Fire Hall
A fast-paced 3 days that build upon your existing knowledge and develop your strengths in Floorwork and Partnering! https://app.classfit.com/Studio/230839
Sat Aug 9 Yukon Fat Tire Fever 10:00
AM Chadburn Lake Road a new style of cross-country mountain bike event that’s focused on fun!
Sat Aug 9 3x3 Basketball Tourney 10:30
AM St. Francis of Assisi Bucket Zone and Cypherfest are coming together to host a 3v3 Basketball tournament featuring a 1v1 Monarch of the Court.
Fri Aug 15 Golf for Kids’ Sake 10:00
AM Mountain View Golf Club Support
2 amazing organizations that make a big difference for Yukon youth! Dinner & auction included. Email bbbsyukon@ gmail.com for more info.
Mondays
Judo For Jiu Jitsu 6:00 AM Eight
Days Martial Arts
Strength & Conditioning 7:30 AM
Northern Strength Academy
Elderactive CGC Flexihall 9:00
AM Canada Games Centre Yukon
Elderactive has the Flexihall is Booked for you! Some activities get your heart pumping, while others get your mind engaged
Elderactive Pilates level 1 9:30 AM
Northern Lights School of Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement
Tai Chi Kung Form (Seniors) 10:00
AM Golden Age Society
Babynastics with Coach Libby 10:30
AM Polarettes Gymnastics Club A stimulating environment tailored to your child’s developmental needs. www.polarettes.org/babynastics
Elderactive Pilates level 2 10:40
AM Northern Lights School of Dance
Energizing Level 2 Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement!. http://cuts2.com/jiacg
Noon Strength & Conditioning 12:00
PM Northern Strength Academy
Elderactive Pilates level 1 12:00
PM Northern Lights School of Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement
Indoor Cycling 12:05 PM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength. ca/
Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight Days
Martial Arts 12:05 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.
Kids Muay Thai 4:45 PM Eight Days
Martial Arts KIDS MUAY THAI a dynamic and engaging martial art that can be traced to the middle of the 18th century. Open to ages 8 - 12.
Strength & Conditioning 5:30 PM Northern Strength Academy
Ladies Kickboxing 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts
Tai Chi Qigong / Meditation 7:00 PM
Jack Hulland Elementary School
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 7:30 PM Eight Days Martial Arts
Tuesdays
Strength for Endurance 6:00 AM
Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach.
Inclusive for all levels.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6:00 AM Eight
Days Martial Arts
Ladies Lift 7:00 AM Northern Strength Academy opportunities for women to find community, learn to lift, improve performance, and build strength.
Lifting for Longevity 10:00
AM Northern Strength Academy Specifically designed for the retired population, but open to anyone.
Yoga with Barbara 10:00 AM Whitehorse United Church Drop-in, no registration required, everyone is welcome. Call 335-1996 for more info.
Strength for Endurance 12:00 PM Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - drilling 12:05 PM Eight Days Martial Arts
Strength & Conditioning 1:00PM Northern Strength Academy
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 4:45 PM Eight Days Martial Arts
Indoor Cycling 5:00 PM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength. ca/
Ladies Lift 5:30 PM Northern Strength Academy opportunities for women to find community, learn to lift, improve performance, and build strength.
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts
Tai Chi Traditional Form, Section 2A 6:30 PM Jack Hulland Elementary School
Whitehorse Archery 6:30 PM Takhini
Elementary Whitehorse Archery is a non-profit club for the recreational shooter, hunters, and those who just want to work on their skills. whitehorsearchery.com/schedule
No-Gi Jiu Jitsu 7:30 PM Eight Days Martial Arts
Wednesdays
Muay Thai Kickboxing 6:00 AM
Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout.
Indoor Cycling 6:30 AM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength. ca/
Morning Strength & Conditioning 7:30 AM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength.ca/
Elderactive CGC Flexihall 9:00
AM Canada Games Centre Yukon
Elderactive has the Flexihall is Booked for you! Some activities get your heart pumping, while others get your mind engaged
Elderactive Pilates level 1 9:30 AM
Northern Lights School of Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement
Tai Chi Essential Form continued 10:00 AM Heart of Riverdale
Keep Fit 10:00 AM Church of the Northern Apostles Come stretch and breathe with us - only $5.00
Elderactive Pilates level 2 10:40
AM Northern Lights School of Dance
Energizing Level 2 Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement!. http://cuts2.com/jiacg
Noon Strength & Conditioning 12:00 PM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength.ca/
Elderactive Pilates level 1 12:00
PM Northern Lights School of Dance
Energizing Level 2 Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement!
Ladies Kickboxing 12:05 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout.
Elderactive Intermediate Hiking 1:00
PM ElderActive Recreation Association
Leisure Walking is similar to Nordic walking but is suitable for those who prefer a slower, more relaxed pace
Strength & Conditioning 5:30 PM
Northern Strength Academy Functional strength class teaches compound multi-joint lifts that improve athleticism, strength, coordination, power and more.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Introduction to Tai Chi 6:00 PM Elijah Smith Elementary School.
Tai Chi Traditional Form, Section 1 refinements 7:00 PM Grey Mountain Primary School
Indoor Range Night 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle and Pistol Club
Tai Chi Traditional Form, Section 3 continued 7:15 PM Elijah Smith Elementary School.
Muay Thai Kickboxing 7:45 PM Eight Days Martial Arts The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.
Strength for Endurance 6:00 AM
Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels
Winter Power Hour Series 6:00 AM BrittyFit 95 Lewes Blvd Ignite your fitness regime in 50 minutes with Brittyfit
No-Gi Jiu Jitsu 6:00 AM Eight Days
Martial Arts
Ladies Lift 7:00 AM Northern Strength Academy opportunities for women to find community, learn to lift, improve performance, and build strength.
Tai Chi for Seniors 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Come early, bring water, and wear comfortable, smooth soled indoor shoes.
Lifting for Longevity 10:00 AM Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels.
Strength for Endurance 12:00 PM Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels
No-Gi Jiu Jitsu - drilling 12:05 PM Eight Days Martial Arts
Strength & Conditioning 1:00 PM Northern Strength Academy
Kids Brazilian Jiu
Strength & Conditioning 12:00 PM
Northern Strength Academy
Muay Thai Kickboxing 12:05 PM
Eight Days Martial Arts The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 4:45 PM
Eight Days Martial Arts
Strength & Conditioning 5:30 PM
Northern Strength Academy
Muay Thai Kickboxing 6:00 PM
Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout.
Saturdays
Ladies Lift 9:00 AM Northern Strength Academy opportunities for women to find community, learn to lift, improve performance, and build strength.
Strength & Conditioning 10:00 AM
Northern Strength Academy
No-Gi Jiu Jitsu - drilling 11:00 AM Eight Days Martial Arts
Open Mat 12:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts
Free drop-in Tai Chi practice 10:00 AM Takhini Elementary
Tai Chi Sword Form 10:30 AM
Whistle Bend Elementary School
WELLNESS LISTINGS
Tues Jul 29 Free Hypnobirthing
Info Session 6:30 PM 308 Wood
Street A down-to-earth, informative session to learn how your mind, body, and environment can work together for a smoother, more confident birthing experience. https://www.
embodiedbirth.ca/events/
Wed Aug 13 Informed Decision
Making at the Hospital 12:00 PM Yukon Healthy Living Program (formerly CCSP) Learn about the collaborative process between patients and healthcare providers to ensure patients understand their health conditions, treatment options, and potential consequences. Call 6678733Â for more info. https://yukon. ca/en/health-and-wellness/healthconcerns-diseases-and-conditions/ healthier-tomorrow-starts-today
Thu Aug 14 Understanding dementia | Communication and behaviour 1:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library Understanding dementia communication and behaviour is essential. Register to discover ways to manage challenges effectively. https:// alzheimer.ca/bc/en/dementia-eventsyukon
Wed Aug 20 Grief and Chronic Conditions 12:00 PM Yukon Healthy Living Program (formerly CCSP)
Grief and chronic illness are closely intertwined. Learning about the various facets of this grief can help individuals find healthy coping mechanisms. Call 667-8733 for more info. https://yukon. ca/en/health-and-wellness/healthconcerns-diseases-and-conditions/ healthier-tomorrow-starts-today
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.
Monthly
Every other Tuesday Sharing Circle 12:00 PM Old Justice Building KDFN Every other Tuesday for recovery focused sharing circles. Connect, share challenges and gains, and access support and wisdom. Snacks and refreshments served. whatsupyukon.events/4en
Mondays
Sally and Sisters 11:00 AM Salvation Army 311 Black St Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.
AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin House
Infant Feeding Mondays 1:00 PM Yukon Midwifery Program - Yukon Health and Social Services
AA Life Ahead (O, A) 7:00 PM 509
Hanson St. Held in person or by zoom – ID 251-363-5766, call 778-907-2701 for more info.
AA New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Sacred Heart - Rear Entrance - basement
Tuesdays
Sally and Sisters 11:00 AM Salvation Army 311 Black St Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.
VFWC - Drop-In 11:00 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Drop-In includes Laundry and Shower.
AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00
PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin House
TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly)
6:00 PM 100 25 Firth Rd Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight? Join us! Every Wednesday morning. Call or text 867-334-1725 for more details
AA Happy Hour Ladies Group (W, A) 6:15 PM Inclusion Yukon
Ugly Ducklings Group (O,A) 8:00
PM Christ Church Cathedral Held in person or Zoom ID 251 363 5766 no passcode or by phone 1-778-9072071
Wednesdays
TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly)
8:00 AM Closeleigh Manor Common Room Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight? Call or text 867-3341725 for more details
VFWC - Drop-In 11:00 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Drop-In includes Laundry and Shower.
Community Kitchen 11:30 AM
Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Hot nutritious meals to-go, a free, lowbarrier, program for women identifying individuals and children. Call 6672693 for more info
AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00
PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin House (Back Entrance)
Al-Anon 12:00 PM 407 Black Street, downstairs Al-Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
AA No Puffin (C, A) 7:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral (Hellaby Hall)
AA Porter Creek Step Meeting (C) 8:00 PM Our Lady of Victory
Thursdays
Sally and Sisters 11:00 AM Salvation Army 311 Black St Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.
VFWC - Drop-In 11:00 AM Victoria
Faulkner Women’s Centre Drop-In includes Laundry and Shower.
AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00
PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin House (Back Entrance)
Polar Group (O, A) 7:30 PM 311 Elliott St. & 4th Ave. Held in person or Zoom ID 251 363 5766 no passcode or by phone 1-778-907-2071
Fridays
Moth & Flame - Bright Light
Morning Meditation Series 9:00 AM Queer Yukon Society - The Cache
AA Morning Joe Group (C, A) 11:00
AM Inclusion Yukon
AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00
PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin House (Back Entrance)
VFWC – Drop-In 1:30 PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre FREE! Drop-In. A safe welcoming space. Drop-in includes laundry and shower access.
Community Kitchen 5:00 PM
Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre
Hot nutritious meals to-go, a free, lowbarrier, program for women identifying individuals and children. Call 6672693 for more info.
AA Whitehorse Group (C, A) 7:00 PM 407 B Ogilvie Street
Saturdays
AA Morning Joe Group (C, A) 11:00
AM Inclusion Yukon
AA Detox Meeting (O, A) 1:00 PM 609 Steele St
VFWC – Drop-In 1:30 PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre FREE! Drop-In. A safe welcoming space. Drop-in includes laundry and showers.
Community Kitchen 5:00 PM
Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre
Hot nutritious meals to-go, a free, lowbarrier, program for women identifying individuals and children. Call 6672693 for more info.
AA Hospital Meeting 7:00 PM #5 Hospital Rd. Room 1212
Sundays
AA
Steele St. AA Hospital Meeting (O,
Batteries store energy that is needed to start your vehicle, there are a few things to remember about batteries.
Regular maintenance #1 is making sure the battery is secured properly so it doesn’t vibrate, keeping connections clean and tight at the terminal, with loose connections you may run into problems like vehicles won’t start, alternator not charging properly and could cause battery and alternator failure.
Making sure your battery is ready for the colder weather we see in the Yukon like adding a battery pad or battery blanket to keep it warm when the vehicle is not in use; by keeping the battery warm in colder weather you will get the most power out of the battery on start up. Here is a side tip: if you don’t drive your vehicle on a regular basis and are experiencing battery problems, you could ask you local mechanic to install a low amp battery maintainer; this will keep your battery fully charged even when the vehicle is parked for a long time.
Pat McKenna lives in Whitehorse and was a friend of Yvonne. Strong memories remain of training and racing together in a C-2 team called Yukon Water Women, where a top-three result came every time.
An 18.5-kilometre memorial canoe and kayak race that will take place Wednesday, Aug. 13
Mid-August 2002 in a phone call: “Can you make a pot of chili? We are having a race.”
The caller was Yvonne Dorothy Harris, and the race was the inaugural Takhini Downriver Canoe and Kayak Race.
From Rotary Peace Park to the Takhini River Bridge, six or so canoes and a few kayaks made their way 18.5 kilometres downstream in flotilla formation. The fastest paddlers were chowing down on chili and drinking beer in about an hour and a half. (Someone had
thoughtfully thrown in a few cans to chill at the bottom of their boat … probably Joe Bishop).
Yvonne was big on ideas, sometimes short on advance notice, fast on delivery and quick in a canoe. She and I had just raced the 746 km Yukon River Quest (YRQ) in June and had won the women’s tandem canoe division. As there were only three teams in that category, Yvonne had continued to reassure me, during those long hours of training, that we would place in the top three. We did.
It was now August—enough
Yvonne (left) and Pat at the YRQ 2002 race start in Whitehorse
recovery time already, she said— time to get training for next year’s YRQ. So, a race plan was hatched.
This rather casual approach continued for several years until the number of paddlers—young, old, rookie and veteran YRQ racers—soon out-ate the pot of chili. Baked beans were added to the menu, along with generouslydonated Alpine Bakery bread. A large carrot cake took pride of place on someone’s overturned canoe.
The name of the race was expanded to the Chili and Bean Takhini Downriver Race. This year the race will be called the Yvonne Harris Memorial Race.
Yvonne competed in the original Dyea to Dawson, in 1997, raced many YRQs, paddled numerous northern rivers, raised two families, was a loving and spirited wife to her soulmate, Paul, wrote several books and sang beautifully while paddling long hours into the night—with haunting renditions of “Ave Maria” and a raucous “By the time you get to Dawson, you’ll have washed that man right out of your hair.” (We never had problems with bears.)
As we paddled those long hours into the pink alpenglow, we made up a story based on a historical Klondike figure and called it “Midnight at Hootalinqua.” We embellished our romance with adventure and intrigue and added details (sometimes rather spicy), back and forth, laughing away as we paddled on (and on).
Yvonne was as comfortable talking politics and explaining theories on land use and northern urban planning as she was reciting poetry and comparing recipes for favourite foods for entertaining, all on the river in a 40-pound
Yvonne (left) and Pat at the YRQ 2002 Dawson City race finish in the Top Women’s Team (“Hey … we’re in the money”)
Kevlar canoe. She taught me a lot about paddling, pacing, racing and life and will be missed in the Yukon paddling community as a friend and mentor to many.
The Yvonne Harris Memorial Race will start at 6 p.m. from Rotary Park. Stories and tributes to Yvonne will be shared at the Takhini River Bridge, after the race, along with chili, beans, bread,
and carrot cake. We invite you to come out to paddle and “raise a spoon” in Yvonne’s memory. For more information, please contact Pat McKenna at 867-332-0990.
Note: You will need to make arrangements for a boat shuttle back to town. ■
The 2006 Chili and Bean Takhini Downriver Race start at Rotary Peace Park, with Paul Harris (race marshal) starting the race
8:30PM, 10:00PM, 12:00AM
Sat Aug 23 2025 Mini Concert Series
- Rob Dickson Trio 7:30 PM Atlin BC Globe Theatre Join us for this concert mini series this week Rob Dickson Trio. Email exploreatlinsales@gmail.com for more info.
Sundays
St. Martins Anglican Church Sunday
Service 10:00 AM St. Martins Anglican Church 10:00 AM Everyone is welcome. Atlin Christian Assembly 11:00 AM St. Atlin Christian Centre 10:00 AM Everyone is welcome.
Mondays
Caregiver & Tot Drop-in 10:00 AM Atlin
Recreation Centre This is an unstructured hour for You and your Littles to get social and run wild. This IS NOT a drop off, all children must be accompanied by an adult. Call or email 993-4102 atlinarc.coordinator@gmail. com for more info.
Wednesdays AA 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. Online users’ sign in info: yukonbcdistrict52@gmail.com
Fri Aug 8 Cypherfest 2025 4:00 PM Carcross Skatepark Live music, free food and Cyphers. Mon Aug 11 Intro to brain health and dementia communication strategies 10:00 AM Haa Shagóon HÃdi (Our Ancestors House) Carcross/Tagish Learning Centre
Learn how to maintain brain health and prevent dementia with practical approaches. Enhance your understanding and wellness. https://alzheimer.ca/bc/en/dementia-eventsyukon
Sat Aug 23 Fly-In to Carcross and meet with Klondike Cruisers classic cars 11:00 AM Carcross
Second Sunday of Every Month St. Saviour’s Church Services 2:00 pm St. Saviour Church 867-668-3129
First Friday of the month Mother Goose Group 11:00 AM Haa Shagóon Hídi (Our Ancestors House) Carcross/Tagish Learning Centre Learn stories, songs, and rhymes, lunch provided. Suitable for babies and children 5 and under. Please bring along a water bottle and blanket to sit on. To register, call 332-2389. https://whatsupyukon.events/jwf
Wednesdays Yoga with Richard Mueller
12:00 PM Carcross Firehall Free for everyone some fitness required.
Thursdays Yoga with Jess Ghùch Tlâ Community School Beginners welcome, all equipment provided. Drop-in, Free admission! For more info email yogajessyukon@gmail. com.
Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at:
• Sunshine Restaurant
• Carmacks Rec Centre
• CDC / CIBC Bank
• Tatchun Center General Store
First & Third Tuesdays of Every Month
Carmacks Regular Council Meeting 7:00 PM
Carmacks Municipal Building
Mondays Carmacks Library 1:00 PM
After School Club 3:30 PM Carmacks
Recreation Centre
Open Court 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre
Floor Hockey 5:30 PM Carmacks Rec Centre
Bakers & Makers 6:00 PM Carmacks School 14+ Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre
Tuesdays
Carmacks Library 1:00 PM
Open Court 1:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre
After School Club 3:30 PM Carmacks
Recreation Centre
Open Court 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre
Adult Social 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre
Carmacks Minor Hockey Association 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre
Drop-in Basketball 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre
Volleyball 7:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre
Wednesdays
Family Play Group (Ages 0-5) 10:00 AM Carmacks Rec Centre
Carmacks Library 1:00 PM
After School Club 3:30 PM Carmacks
Recreation Centre Open Court 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre
Archery 6:00 PM Carmacks School Shinny Night 14+ 7:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Thursdays
Carmacks Library 1:00 PM
School Club 3:30 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre
July 31 - Aug 3 Southeast Alaska State Fair
From our Logging Show, to the Fishermen’s Rodeo, to the Wearable Art Review – there’s something for everyone in our communities to take part in! seakfair.org
Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at: • Little Green Apple
Wed Jul 30 Meet a Regional Economic Development Advisor 4:00 PM St. Elias Convention Centre Join program advisors from the Department of Economic Development for an information session. Email edf@yukon.ca for more info.
Fri Aug 1 Summer Music Series - Cate Innish 6:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli A delicious grilled dinner while you enjoy some of the best Live Yukon music on the patio, rain or shine: bluegrass, rock, jazz, classical and much more! https://www.villagebakeryyukon. com/live-music.html
Fri Aug 8 – 10 Augusto Children’s Festival St. Elias Convention Centre Yukon’s first dedicated art and music festival for children, this year featuring Claire Ness, Magician Travis Bernhardt, The Great Balanzo! https:// www.augustokids.ca/ Sat Aug 2 Summer Music Series - Kim Rogers & Gemini Fire 6:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli
Fri Aug 8 Summer Music Series - Diyet & The Love Soldiers 6:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli Sat Aug 9 Summer Music Series - Barbara Chamberlin Band 6:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli
Second and fourth Wednesday of every
Thursdays
Drop-In Pickleball 5:30 PM Robert Service School 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
Adult Drop-In Basketball 7:45 PM Robert Service School Ages 16+ -Free Call 993-7400 ext 299 for more info.
Tuesdays
St Paul’s Anglican Church Morning Prayer 9:00 AM St Paul’s Anglican Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live)
St Paul’s Anglican Church Evening Prayer 5:00 PM St Paul’s Anglican Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live)
Sat Aug 9 Hän Ghả Chukėt Träätätsey Artist Market 11:00 AM Front Street Dawson City Honky Tonk Weekend - local artists and makers will be showcasing original, handmade goods and artwork.
Mon Aug 11 - 14 Diversifying Food Systems
6:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Farm Learn about the importance of diversifying food systems for local food security at our upcoming conference in Dawson City. https://www. yukonfoodsecurity.ca/conference Thu Aug 14 Discovery Day Golf Tournament
10:00 AM Dawson City Golf Course Teams of 4 play 18 holes of scramble (best ball). Teams may complete all 18 holes in one shot or choose to break it up over two 9-hole sessions. Teams must complete all 18 holes over the three day period.https://dawsoncity. ca/
Handbuilding Pottery Drop-in 6:30-9 PM
Hand-Building Pottery Drop-In 6:30 PM Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Self-guided group studio time for those with some experience with pottery. Newcomers are welcome, little instruction is provided.
Wednesdays
St Paul’s Anglican Church Morning Prayer 9:00 AM St Paul’s Anglican Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live)
St Paul’s Anglican Church Evening Prayer 5:00 PM St Paul’s Anglican Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live)
Welcome Wednesday Supper and Games
6:00 PM St Paul’s Anglican Church
QYS Drop-in 1:00 PM DCMF Office
Screen Printing Drop-in 6:00 PM Klondike
Institute of Art & Culture KIAC Classroom (enter via backdoor) Self-guided group studio time for those who have some knowledge and experience with screen printing.
Dawson City Disc Golf League 8:00 PM Crocus Bluff Disc Golf Course simple, welcoming league for all skill levels
Wednesdays
Pick
Centre
Stroller Walks 10:00 AM Kih Tsal
Parent and Tots 4:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Call 966-3015 for more info.
Adult Card Game Night 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre
Sundays
St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381
Mondays
Adult Softball 7:00 PM Baseball Field Ages 16+ Bring your glove, and friends - no experience needed.
Tuesdays
Sewing Night 7:00 PM The Hope Centre
Street Hockey 7:00 PM Ross River School Open to all ages and skill levels
Wednesdays
Family Bible Study 8:00 PM The Hope Centre
Thursdays
Community Softball Nights 7:00 PM Baseball Field Come out and have some fun, fitness and community spirit! All ages welcome.
Fridays
Family Game Night- Coffee House 9:00 PM The Hope Centre
Sundays
Church Service 12:00 PM The Hope Centre
SKAGWAY Alaska
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.
Windy Valley Babies 10:30 AM Skagway
Public Library Stories, Songs, and Fun with Ms. Anna! Designed for ages 0-3.
CDC Toddler Program 10:00 AM Klondike
Institute of Arts & Culture KIAC Free dropIn for kids 5 & under with parent/guardian Story time & free play! Drop-in Volleyball 7:30 PM Robert Service School Ages 13+ - Free
Fridays
Cards & Conversation 1:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 Dawson City Free! Drop-In! No registration necessary. whatsupyukon.events/dawson-legion8336c3
Open Studio Drop-in 1:00 PM Klondike
Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Enjoy KIAC’s bright, air-conditioned space to create and focus on your artistic practice. Even better- we’ve waived the drop-in fee this day.
Drop-in Bouldering 6:00 PM Robert Service School Free - drop-in - all ages
Saturdays
Youth Parkour Tumbling 12:30 PM Robert Service School All Ages - Free –Drop-In. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Open Studio – Drop In 1:00 PM Klondike
Institute of Art & Culture KIAC Classroom (enter via backdoor) Space to create and focus on your artistic practice.
AA North Star Group (O, A) Dawson City 7:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion
Sundays Anglican Church Service 10:30 AM
Anglican Church Service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Dawson City. Corner of Front and Church Streets at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Dawson City
Adult Drop-In Basketball 6:00 PM Robert Service School Ages 16+ - Free - Call 9937400 ext 299 for more info.
Fridays
Skagway Teen Night 6:30 PM Skagway Public Library
Sundays
Sunday Worship 10:00 AM First
Presbyterian Church of Skagway
Sunday School 4:00 PM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway
First Monday of every month Carcross
Tagish Renewable Resources Council 1:00 PM Tagish Community Centre
First Monday of every month Tagish
Advisory Council 8:00 AM Tagish Community Centre
First Tuesday of every month Tagish
Community Association 7:00 PM Tagish
Community Centre
Second Thursday of every month Tagish Local Advisory Council 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre
Wednesdays
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
Yukon Learn at Tagish Library 2:00
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.
Coffee And Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre
Thursdays
Carpet Bowling 10:00 AM Tagish
Community Centre
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
Tagish Local Advisory Council Meeting 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre .
Saturdays
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 Jul 28 Teslin River Bridge information session 4:00 PM Teslin
-Johnson’s Crossing boat launch next to the lodge. Learn more about our upcoming work on the Teslin River Bridge, which is located near Johnson’s Crossing. Email edf@yukon.ca for more info.
Fri Aug 1 Teslin Sports Camp Teslin
Recreation Complex Try out lacrosse, rugby, flag football! Ages 8-18 of all abilities! Call 390-2530 or email teslinrec@teslin.ca for more info. https:// whatsupyukon.events/624314
Mondays
Teslin Tigers Cross Country Ski Club
3:15 PM Teslin Recreation Centre
Co-Ed Curling League 6:30 & 8:00 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex
AA: Teslin Group (O) 7:00 PM Catholic Church Rectory (Basement)
Tuesdays Rookie League 3:15 PM Teslin Recreation Complex Open Gym 7:00 PM Teslin Arena Come hang out or play some sports during our open gym times!
Wednesdays Pickleball 12:00 PM & 7:00 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex Youth Pickleball 3:15 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex
Thursdays Dominos 1:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre Drop in seniors
Fridays Open Arena 7:00 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex
Saturdays Parent & Tots 2:00 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex Kids Curling 3:15
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Freelance with Elke
Elke Reinauer is a freelance writer, based in Germany, with strong ties to the Yukon.
Three days of dance, parties, crafts, music and more will be taking place from Aug. 8 to 10 at Augusto! Children’s Festival at the St. Elias Convention Centre in Haines Junction. It is the sixth festival. Darlene Sillery, a board member and one of the organizers, looks back: “The first festival took place in 2017, with preparations starting in 2016.”
Folk Music Award as well as a Western Canadian Music Award. The album’s title song received semifinalist status in the International Songwriting Competition. She also serves as the founding artistic director of the Yukon Circus Society. For the past few years, her main
But back to the program of Augusto!
ances have reached audiences exceeding one million
This year, two-thirds of the tickets sold in the first 10 days, and 80 percent of purchasers are repeat attendees. Each year, the festival is different with 34 workshops in both visual and performing arts. There are many excellent options, but two Handpan Drum workshops this year are particularly special, according to Sillery. The Dakwäkäda Dancers will open the festival early Friday afternoon, getting kids warmed up. An additional highlight will be Claire Ness and the Swingsets.
“Claire Ness and the Swingsets were the dance band at our very first festival in 2017 and we look forward to welcoming Claire and her dance band back to Augusto!” says Sillery.
On Saturday night, the Great Balanzo will turn the everyday
Travis Bernhardt will open for the Saturday-night show
across 13 countries. Born in Montreal, he is currently
Claire Ness and the Swingsets will return to Augusto! this year
The Augusto! Children’s Festival is pleased to welcome magician Travis Bernhardt, who will open for the Saturday-night show and close out the festival with a 45-minute magic show, just after lunch on Sunday. The weekend will also feature two magic workshops by Bernhardt, offering participants hands-on instruction from a performer with a calm, comedic personality and unfathomable magic tricks.
A Whitehorse native, Ness pursued her artistic education at Humber College in Toronto where she focused on comedy writing and performance, before training in circus arts at Montreal’s École nationale de cirque. She is a well-known songwriter in the Yukon, as well as a comedian. songs weave together rich visual language, creative metaphors and storytelling that draws from history. In 2021, Ness earned recognition when Broccoli Farm, her children’s album, received a Canadian
job has been to bring circus workshops and shows to communities in the Yukon.
and
into an adventure, with a circus and comedy show for all ages, incorporating big balances, amazing juggling, physical comedy and more. Great Balanzo is a performer and entertainer whose perform-
Throughout the day on Saturday and for half of the day on Sunday, 34 one-hour workshops will be offered for kids aged 5 to 12. Performing-arts workshops this year include Music Fun, Circus Fun, Learn Magic, Singing, Percussion, Introduction to Harp and, quite amazingly, two Handpan Drum workshops. Visual arts workshops include Making Rain, Miniature Mushrooms, Needle Felted Cards, Monster Parade, Forest Scientists: Cyanotype Sun Art, Paint Like You Are Beading, Botanical Bath Bombs, Feather Hair Extension Clips and Robotics.
For ages 2 to 4, Toddler Town is a mini festival in itself with structured craft activities, roving performers, mini concerts and the wonderful Cardboard Village to explore. Peripheral activities include face painting and a silk screen Tshirt station where kids can paint their own wearable art. A Kid’s Café will also run throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday.
based in Edmonton where he also serves as outdoor artist manager for the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival.
Tickets are on sale now: Weekend passes are $40 (ages 5 to 12) and $25 (ages 2 to 4). Visit augustokids.ca to purchase tickets online. With 34 one-hour workshops, two evening events and a closing magic show, there really is something for everyone. ■
