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stories that Elders told the artist and is also part of a wider conversation in Yukon around salmon, in recent years. The panel is the sixth Alfred piece in the collection, spanning almost 30 years of creative expression and exploration.
As an art lover, I always look forward to the spring announcement of Yukon Permanent Art Collection acquisitions much like a kid anticipating Christmas. I’m never disappointed by the new pieces, which are selected by the Friends of the Yukon Permanent Art Collection. I recently met with Garnet Muething, the Yukon government’s visual art curator, to chat about the 11 works chosen for 2026 and to unwrap some of the stories they hold.
Jane Lisa Isakson is a painter renowned for landscapes that present familiar northern places. With Mt. Logan Deep Time, she deconstructs and inverts the form of her iconic subject so that it is a metaphor for the artist’s inner state as she grapples with midlife, loss and transition. In that sense, Muething suggests that it’s like a self-portrait of the artist. “She is using landscape for personal exploration,” Muething says. “Her piece has overlapping and reflected imagery of the landscape and she’s drawing attention to a middle ground that is created through that process, which is where she’s exploring disruptions, transitions and change.”
Another well-known artist whose work has been acquired in the past is master carver Eugene Alfred. In his piece Raven Brings Salmon Sculpture Panel, Alfred combines Northern Tutchone style elements with the more familiar Northwest Coast carving tradition. The subject matter references
Stories are often sources for creative inspiration in the Yukon, and sometimes an artwork holds memories in tangible form. Margaret Njootli’s The Last Patrol with Old
Crow members of the RCMP, is a beautiful and poignant reminder of an era that’s long past. The artist is recalling a time when her family was living on the land with little to break the silence other than a battery-operated radio. Visits from the RCMP would be announced by the ringing of the sled dogs’ harness bells. Viewing the piece, I can imagine a line of dogs sprinting through the snow, with bells jingling and pompoms bouncing.
Like Njootli’s dog harness, The Adventurous Snowshoe, by Stephanie Luneta-Stevens, is steeped in memory. Originally from the Philippines, Luneta-Stevens arrived in the Yukon in 2019. The resplendent blooms that adorn her snowshoes were drawn from her memory of flowers from her birthplace. Luneta-Stevens taught herself to make stained glass by watching YouTube videos. For many of the flowers, she starts with circles and makes the petals around them.
Misha Lee Donohoe is another relative newcomer to the Yukon. Muething says that Donohoe is intrigued by how Yukoners adapt plants so they can grow here. Klondike valley apple is a fine watercolour illustration of that resourcefulness, which is especially true of Dawson City growers. Muething points out the piece speaks to resiliency and food security in the North, but also to the type of local knowledge that gardeners acquire here; for example, that Dawson’s growing season is in some ways better than it is in Whitehorse. Dawson City is also part of what inspired Andy Pelletier’s Strong Man Poster, which is quite possibly the only piece in the permanent art collection that could be described as “hilarious.” Pelletier printed the poster using historic letter-press equipment, so
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it’s an eccentric sampling of type and language that conjures Gold Rush–era entertainers, circus and Vaudeville. But Pelletier also succeeds in capturing their audacious performing persona, Andy Boy, and “the delusional self-confidence and shameless self-promotion that is essential to drag,” as Muething reads from Pelletier’s artist statement. In this way, Muething suggests, this piece is also a self-portrait that captures the character of the artist.
Works like Pelletier’s, which demonstrate a strong graphic sensibility, are rare in the permanent art collection. Dustin Sheldon’s ECLIPSE is another standout in this respect, where a seemingly random arrangement of forms float in a starry sky. Sheldon uses a perspective that throws some of the objects off-kilter, as we might imagine encountering them in the heavens. The stars are reminiscent of mid-century modern design, while many of the shapes are drawn in traditional formline, melding styles in an entirely original way. Muething says that at some
point Sheldon decided to abandon himself to the process while placing the objects, trusting they would align as they should.
Muething tells me that another artist, Michelle Williams, also found she needed faith in the process while weaving Haa Du Léelk’w, For Our Grandmothers. The cedar bark hat features a Ravenstail pattern with diamond shapes, which represent eyes. Williams also incorporated copper strips, which Muething says conveys the historic importance of the metal but also the value of Matriarchs. The piece is dedicated to Grandmothers, and the three ermine pelts refer to grandmothers, mothers, and mothers-to-be.
Mothers are also invoked in a piece titled this ratification, by Jeneen Frei Njootli. The textile form references a traditional baby belt, but rather than using beads to make the floral design, Njootli used staples. They created the work during a time when a court case examined the authority of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in relation to the Consti-
Left: Night and Day as One by Maria Rose Sikyea, 2026
Right: Haa Du Léelk’w, For Our Grandmothers by Michelle Williams, 2026 Centre: this ratification by Jeneen Frei Njootli, 2022
tution of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation. While the artist was reflecting on this precedent-setting case, they were also processing grief and loss. Since Njootli’s recent work is mostly performance-based and fleeting, this ratification provided a rare opportunity to acquire their work for the permanent art collection.
Inevitably, as she surveys the new acquisitions, Muething starts discovering connections between them. For example, she’s finding that many of the artists are seeking balance in their process. This is certainly true of Dene artist Maria Rose Sikyea’s approach to Night and Day as One and her exploration of the duality of living in the Arctic. One side of the babiche bag represents night and winter; the other side is day and summer. The piece is visually balanced, but there is also a deliberate and thoughtful approach to materials, from porcupine quills to wool, and from caribou hair to gemstones and rickrack. “Her willingness to put attention to detail doesn’t have any limits,” Muething observes.
There is also balance in Basia
ON THE MOVE
Hinton’s triptych Tombstone Covid Nebula. Like Dustin Sheldon, Hinton’s work features elements drifting in the sky. The piece was created during the COVID-19 pandemic, when Hinton was camping with a friend in the Tombstones. The artist used materials she found around her, including woodchips, which she spray painted to make mysterious, abstract forms. Muething says that the work emerged from conversations Hinton and her friend had about UFOs. “She [was] in the middle of this really disorienting time when people were questioning our position in the world and maybe our position in the wider universe,” Muething says.
In the fall, Muething will curate an exhibition featuring the new acquisitions. She hasn’t nailed down the details but people can look forward to a show featuring 11 very distinct pieces and strong voices. At the same time, Muething will find common themes and draw the works together as part of an intricate web of northern stories that the Yukon Permanent Art Collection holds and preserves. Visit yukon.ca/en/yukonpermanent-art-collection-acquisitions-2025-2026 to view all of the new acquisitions. Visit foypac.ca to learn more about the entire collection. n
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As spring gets into full swing and Yukoners head outside to enjoy the warmer weather, Yukon conservation officers are emphasizing the importance of being Bear Aware
Understanding basic bear behaviour and taking precautions, such as carrying bear spray, is essential to staying safe in bear country. Most conflicts between humans and bears can be avoided by remaining vigilant, respecting their space and properly securing food, garbage and other smelly items.
“Living in the Yukon means living in bear country. While sharing the landscape with bears is both unique and special, it also comes with responsibility. Each of us plays a role in reducing humanbear conflicts,” says Mara De La Rosa, the communications analyst with the Yukon Government Department of Environment. She adds, “By staying bear aware,
managing our attractants and taking safety precautions when recreating outdoors, we can help keep ourselves and bears safe.”
For those looking to learn more, Yukon.ca/bears is the first stop. This site offers clear, practical guidance for Yukon residents, workers and visitors on bear safety and awareness, including step-bystep guidance on what to do in an encounter. Be sure to download the How you can STAY SAFE in bear country pocket guide or watch the Virtual Bear Safety course—all linked straight from the site. Staying informed throughout the year is equally important. Follow Yukon Conservation Officer Services (@ YukonCOServices) on Facebook for updates, safety information and upcoming bear-safety training dates. n
exploring other creative expressions.
In recent months, our family and extended family have faced situations where advocating for ourselves felt like a daunting task
Most situations involved health-care decisions or obtaining services from businesses. Knowing when to intervene on behalf of loved ones is sometimes a balancing act. Maintaining their dignity and ability to make decisions for themselves is often open for negotiation and requires open and clear communication.
We realize that health-care workers often work at capacity to meet the needs of Yukoners, and we appreciate the care we have received from doctors, nurse practitioners, physiotherapists, pharmacists and home-care professionals. Without their support, we would not have seen the changes in improved health for my spouse over the last few months.
Another key factor in this improved health has been due to advocacy—not only my spouse advocating for himself and expressing his concerns, but us as a family supporting him and advocating for him as well.
If you’re advocating for another, allow them to speak for themselves, and ask their permission to intervene or add information when necessary. Listen to them and give them plenty of time to respond to questions or express their views, without interruption.
It was important for my spouse
to know that his advocates and supporters would ensure that his concerns were lis tened to and addressed, providing him with in formation explaining his condition and the treat ments and medications prescribed, including the pros and cons.
Being honest and straightforward is the ap proach we all wanted. We asked questions when we didn’t understand. We asked for test results and asked about follow-up treat ment and why it was be ing done.
We act ively re searched medical sources for information about the drugs, treat ments or medical conditions. For reliable information, I referred to the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal from McMaster University. We also have friends and acquaintances in medical fields who explained how the health-care system works and how to access some of the services.
Maintaining a loved one’s dignity and ability to make decisions for them includes negotiation and requires open and clear communication
A pharmacist is a good resource for reviewing medications. We asked the pharmacist to do this for my spouse and she suggested we ask our nurse practitioner about the possible elimination of one drug. We followed through with the nurse practitioner and this was done. We monitored other medications and safely eliminated one of those, as well. The pharmacy was also able to put his medications in a blister pack when it became complicated to track dosages.
During visits with doctors and a nurse practitioner, I took detailed notes that we, as a family, reviewed after a medical visit and prior to the next appointment, and also used to track the effects of certain drugs. Notetaking was especially important when we ended up at the emergency room when there was a lot of stress and it was possible to forget which drugs were given and what tests were done. This is another time when it’s important to have copies of test results to share with your doctor and nurse practitioner.
Sometimes it is hard to recognize when you need extra support. It took awhile to appreciate that having someone (at least once a month) to do the more demanding housework was okay and that I didn’t have to feel guilty about paying someone to do this. Home care may be available and can include a home assessment for equipment such as walkers, bathroom handrails, a shower chair or other devices, and respite when caregivers need a break.
We made several visits to the Emergency Department—largely due to not being able to see our regular medical professional. We learned about:
Sharing information
Be prepared with a health-care card, a list of current medication as well as health conditions and treatments, and the names of your medical professionals and their contact numbers. A medication list includes over-the-counter drugs and supplements, as well as prescription drugs from a doctor such as an eye doctor or a dentist. The hospital may not have access to up-to-date prescriptions and medical records.
Advance Care Directive
These are directions that take effect when you’re unable to make your own health-care or care de-
cision. This caught us off guard. We had discussed it as a family but had not written it down.
Depending on your health condition, you may be in for a long wait. If you have a heart condition that requires urgent attention, make that known immediately to medical staff. In two recent emergency visits, we waited eight to 11.5 hours before seeing a doctor and knowing the results of tests done earlier that day.
Nutritious, affordable food
Whitehorse General Hospital cafeteria closes at 3 p.m., so it is advisable to pack a lunch and snacks before leaving home, or to purchase nutritious food at the hospital cafeteria. Other options include vending-machine snacks (many) full of junk food or fast-food takeout delivered by a friend or family member. Stress may make it difficult to make food choices that are nutritious, fast and affordable.
Without these interventions on our part, I don’t think we would have progressed to this stage. There is still much to do and much to monitor and track, but we know this is a journey.
It takes a support team to assist you through the ups and downs of navigating health-care systems and to cheer you on when you’re feeling challenged.
Self-care is important—not only for yourself but for those who provide support to you. Be sure to ask for help when needed.
You can visit agingwithintention.org and CanAge.ca for additional information. n
Jun 1 – Fri Jun 5 Arts in Thu Jun 4
Opening Reception: My Big Bougie Beaded*
Earrings Exhibition 5:00 PM
Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre A travelling community showcase celebrating northern Indigenous beauty. Enjoy live music, snacks and refreshments. Dress code: Sunglasses, Yukon bougie attire, earrings, earrings and more earrings! Dress UP and come celebrate with us!
Fri Jun 5 Exhibition Opening: Mid Winters Dreaming by The Studio Gallery Association 5:00 PM Arts
Underground A collection of workeach participating artist speaking in their own voice about the seasonal rhythms in the north, of light and darkness, and of the magic and contemplative nature of winter. https://www.artsunderground.ca/
Fri Jun 5 Show opening:
Ghostbusters, a solo exhibition by Zachary Louie 5:00 PM Teegatha’Oh Zheh Progressive Art Studio featuring a series of ghost drawings
Fri Jun 5 Show Opening: 30 Years of Arts in the Park 5:00 PM YA@W Curated by Nicole BaubergerTeegatha’
Mon Jun 8 – Jun 12 Arts in the Park - Visual Art with Northern Cultural Expressions Society 12:00 PM LePage Park
Mon Jun 15 – Fri Jun 19 Arts in the Park - Visual Art with Teegatha’Oh Zheh! 12:00 PM LePage Park Celebrating 30 years! Join us for LIVE performances & interactive visual art experiences! https://musicyukon.com/ artsinthepark
Wed Jun 3 Arts in the Park - Remy Rodden 12:00 PM LePage Park
Wed Jun 3 Arts in the Park - Big Cedar Music Showcase 5:00 PM LePage Park
Thu Jun 4 Arts in the Park - Paris
Pick & The Pricks 12:00 PM LePage Park
Fri Jun 5 Arts in the Park - YWIM Cook Shack Sessions 12:00 PM LePage Park
Fri Jun 5 Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons 6:30 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Discover the magic of a live, multisensory musical experience of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. https:// candlelightexperience.com/
Fri Jun 5 Live Music - Folk Del Cuore 7:00 PM Cork & Fork Feel the joy of Live Music Folk Del Cuore as they take the stage with their captivating tunes and vibrant performances.
Fri Jun 5 Candlelight Concert: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons 8:30 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Discover the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience of Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons. https://candlelightexperience.com/
Sat Jun 6 Live Music - Caleb Tomlinson 7:00 PM Cork & Fork Join us for live music by Caleb Tomlinson, where heartfelt storytelling meets captivating melodies that linger in your heart. Sat Jun 6 A Tribute to the Music of Tool with Baby Ronka and the Boyfriends 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well
Mon Jun 8 Arts in the ParkAurora Voices & Pop Choir 12:00 PM LePage Park
Mon Jun 15
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Until Jun 27 30 Years of Arts in the Park YA@W Curated by Nicole Bauberger
Until Jun 27 Mid Winters
Dreaming by The Studio Gallery Association 5:00 AM Arts
Underground Each participating artist speaking in their own voice about the seasonal rhythms in the north, of light and darkness, and of the magic and contemplative nature of winter. https://www. artsunderground.ca
Until Aug 22 My Big Bougie Beaded* Earrings Exhibition
Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre A travelling community showcase celebrating northern Indigenous beauty, storytelling, resilience, and cultural practices, through pairs of exceptionally handcrafted statement earrings.
Mon Jun 1 Arts in the Park - The Lawyer & The Constable 12:00 PM LePage Park Celebrating 30 years! Join us for LIVE performances & interactive visual art experiences! https:// musicyukon.com/artsinthepark
Tue Jun 2 Arts in the Park - AllCity Jazz Band 12:00 PM LePage Park
Tue Jun 9 Arts in the ParkCrooked Folk 12:00 PM LePage Park
Wed Jun 10 Arts in the ParkBingo Bongo Boogie Band 12:00 PM LePage Park
Wed Jun 10 Arts in the ParkCryptozoologists 5:00 PM LePage Park
Thu Jun 11 Arts in the ParkBlues Cargo 12:00 PM LePage Park
Thu Jun 11 An Evening with The Fugitives 7:30 PM Yukon Theatre
Vancouver folk super-group The Fugitives perform songs from their 7 LPs in concert - an all ages licensed event. https://yukonfilmsociety.com/ Fri Jun 12 Arts in the ParkHendrika 12:00 PM LePage Park
Fri Jun 12 Live Music - Ed McLean 7:00 PM Cork & Fork Experience the magic of Live Music - Ed McLean, where smooth acoustic sounds and captivating songs create the perfect atmosphere.
Sat Jun 13 Live Music - Kevin Barr 7:00 PM Cork & Fork Feel the energy with Live Music - Kevin Barr’s performance, showcasing his signature sound and thrilling atmosphere.
Recently I woke up to messages from friends in the Yukon. Most of them contained a link to CBC, with news about the fire. The Westminster Hotel, in Dawson, had burned to the ground—128 years of history gone in a fire.
For me, memories came up, as they did for many who have been to The Pit. I remembered the crazy weekend my friend and I had breakfast in Whitehorse and then spontaneously decided to drive to Dawson on a random Saturday, for no reason. On the way, we almost ran out of gas. We arrived hungry and went to the Downtown Hotel and ordered two cheeseburgers. The waiter came over, half an hour later, and announced that the chef had just (at that very moment) quit his job.
So we headed over to The Pit … because if you are in Dawson, you have to go there for sure. I wish I could tell you a crazy Pit story, but there isn’t one. I ordered a drink, looked around, took it all in and imagined how it must have been during gold-rush times.
I was just a visitor, and The Pit wasn’t my place. But looking at the news pictures of dark smoke in the sky, and flames eating the building, something in my chest felt heavy.
It’s because I am fond of places. They shouldn’t change and they shouldn’t disappear. It all started years ago in Montreal. It was my first trip to Canada, doing a road trip through Ontario, and I ended up in Montreal. Tired from all of the driving, I was stranded in Montreal and thinking I should do some sightseeing and walking.
But I didn’t go sightseeing. It was my vacation. I had time and I wanted to start a novel that I had been thinking about for years. I found the perfect place to write. It had everything I needed: coffee, big windows, simple wooden furniture. It was an ordinary Starbucks in a bookstore located on Rue Sainte-Catherine. And that was where I experienced something called flow I wrote for hours without thinking and without getting distracted, even though I was in a public place full of noise. I didn’t hear the noise around me. During my breaks I would look out the windows and watch people rushing up and down the street, feeling calm in my little writing island, feeling connected to the people around me even though I did not interact with them. I watched them—panhandlers, businessmen in suits, tourists with maps and cameras in their hands, young women in fashionable clothes. When I finished writing I grabbed a book and read a little or I went outside and rushed around downtown, taking the city in. How I loved that coffee shop!
The Gold rush-era Westminster Hotel (a.k.a. The Pit), in Dawson City, Yukon, was destroyed by fire in mid-May. The historic building was restored in 2019 but suffered flood damage recently and was undergoing renovations when it caught fire
Elke Reinauer is a writer, based in Germany, with strong ties to the Yukon. Email editor@whatsupyukon.com if you would like to comment on her articles.
You can guess what happened to that coffee shop when I returned, two years later … It was gone. There was a new coffee shop with new furniture and standing tables. But I wanted that particular coffee shop because I associated it with being in the flow and with writing my book. The magic that certain places hold is just an illusion, I realized back then. A good place to work is important for me. When I am stuck, when I feel restless and uninspired, where can I go? Where is that perfect place where I can write? And where can I find that place, if not inside myself? How can I write, if not from a place inside of me that holds that kind of magic, inspiration and flow?
I will never find that place again if I believe in that illusion. I loved that place so much because of the feeling it held for me. And I realized this, back then, but I still fall for it. If only I could go back to Montreal, now, I would write my book with ease. If only I could travel to Dawson, now, I could get inspired.
The same thing happened upon returning to Whitehorse after a long absence. I thought, Where is the cute little house I used to live in? It’s still there but the surroundings have changed, and the feeling has changed. There are so many memories saved in those walls, so now what? Do I expect to find something I have lost? Why do I still feel the urge, the longing, to travel to a certain place to find something when I already know that place has changed?
The Pit stood for 128 years. Generations of Dawsonites had walked through that door. They fell in love there, fought there, laughed until closing time there and said goodbye to people they’d never see again. Some of them worked there. Some of them practically lived there. For
many, it was the first place in the Yukon that had felt like home.
One local man described it perfectly in a CBC story: it looked rough and tumble from the outside— a little dark—maybe not the kind of place you’d walk into if you didn’t know better.
“People would pass on by,” he said, “not really knowing what was going on and how warm and inviting it actually was on the inside.”
I have learned that every time that longing for a place comes back, it is an indicator for me to go back to myself. When a place disappears, we grieve not only for the building but for the version of ourselves that was there … the wish to go back. I have believed that, as long as this place existed, something of who I was, there, still existed too. n
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Until Jun 4 I Love Boosters Nightly
Yukon Theatre Plays nightlySorry to Bother You director’s new capitalist-critique satire follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. https:// yukonfilmsociety.com/schedule/ilove-boosters
Thu Jun 4 Fireweed Community Market 3:00 PM Shipyards Park
Experience this market throughout the summer with family and friends in the open air along the beautiful Yukon River. https://fireweedmarket. ca/
Thu Jun 4 The Amazing Digital Circus - The Last Act 6:30 PM Yukon Theatre Discover the fates of Pomni and the gang as they unravel the true secret & history of the Digital Circus as this show finally arrives at its last act. https:// yukonfilmsociety.com/schedule/theamazing-digital-circus-the-last-act
Fri Jun 5 Canada Celebrates
FIFA World Cup 2026 1:00 PM
Shipyards Park FREE, familyfriendly event will bring the excitement of the World Cup to Yukon with live soccer viewing, interactive activities, music, games, and community celebration throughout the day.
Fri Jun 5 YTYP Variety Show 7:00 PM Decora An evening of entertainment courtesy of the incredible talents of the Yukon Theatre for Young People
Sat Jun 6 Build the NorthInvestor and Entrepreneur Workshops 9:00 AM Mt Sima https://yukonventureangels.ca/ event/build-the-north-2026/
Sat Jun 6 Crestview Community Garage Sale 9:00 AM Crestview Shop the various garage sales throughout the Crestview subdivision
Sat Jun 6 Solstice Haiku discussion group 2:00 PM Whitehorse https://kjmunro1560. wordpress.com/
Sat Jun 6 King Arthur’s Night (Descriptive Video, Accessible Screening) 3:00 PM Yukon Theatre
Brimming with magic, memory and metaphor, KING ARTHUR’S NIGHT explores themes of difference and disability, and fathers and sons. https://yukonfilmsociety. com/schedule/king-arthurs-nightdescriptive-video-accessiblescreening
Sat Jun 6 Opening Night - Michael Yukon Theatre The story of pop superstar Michael Jackson- from his extraordinary early days in the Jackson 5 to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fuels a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. https://yukonfilmsociety.com/ schedule/michael
Mon Jun 7 Wilderness Survival
101 9:30 AM Location TBA After Pre-Registration A one-day fun and hands-on introduction to survival techniques useful to anyone who ventures into the wilderness of the northern boreal forest! https://www. bushcraftyukon.com/
Sun Jun 7 Riverdale Community
Barbecue 12:00 PM Riverdale Baptist Church Whether you are from the neighborhood, new to the community, or looking for a place to connect. Enjoy an afternoon of food, games, bouncy castle and fun with your family!
Mon Jun 8 Crochet Basics 6:00
PM Itsy-Bitsy Yarn Store Learn the basics of crochet and you will leave with your very own dish cloth...possibly even two! https:// itsybitsyyarnstore.ca/
Until Jun 11 Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu NightlyYukon Theatre Once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure. https://yukonfilmsociety.com/ schedule/star-wars-the-mandaloriangrogu
Thu Jun 11 Lunch & Gather with Dr. Angela Russolillo 12:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library A free lunch & gathering that delves into how stigma and systemic gaps influence individuals’ experiences and how research and policy can foster more compassionate and responsive care. https:// whatsupyukon.events/9sp
Thu Jun 11 Fireweed Community Market 3:00 PM Shipyards Park Experience this market throughout the summer with family and friends in the open air along the beautiful Yukon River. https://fireweedmarket. ca/
Fri Jun 12 Workshops: Oil Panting Landscapes 5:00 PM Arts
Underground Join Vancouver Islandbased Bob Ross Certified Instructor® John Blackmore to explore the “wet on wet” oil painting technique. https:// www.artsunderground.ca
Fri Jun 12 Opening NightDisclosure Day Yukon Theatre If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? https:// yukonfilmsociety.com/schedule/ disclosure-day
Fri Jun 12 + Sat Jun 13 2026 Ride
For Dad Yukon 5:00 PM Shipyards Park Meet up for breakfast and registration - we are going to do the Tagish Loop this year - dinner and prizes at the end. https://ridefordad. ca/chapter/yukon/
Sat Jun 13 Workshop: Oil Panting Northern Lights 10:00 AM Arts
Underground Join Vancouver Island-based Bob Ross Certified Instructor® John Blackmore to explore the “wet on wet” oil painting technique. https://www. artsunderground.ca
Sat Jun 13 Outdoor Navigation I - Map & Compass 10:00 AM Magnusson Trailhead Parking & Hidden Lakes Learn and practice the skills required to navigate in the bush using topographic maps and compass. https://www. bushcraftyukon.com/
Sun Jun 14 Assemblage Art as Play and Storytelling 1:00 PM YAAW Yukon Artists at Work https://yaaw.com/hands-on-artsexperiences/
Wed Jun 17 Words out loud 6:30
PM Multicultural Centre of the Yukon A monthly open mic series for an evening of powerful, thoughtful, and memorable readings. Have something to share? Sign up for the open mic! https://www.yukonwords. ca/events
Wed Jun 17 - Sat Jun 20 The Wizard of Oz 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre An incredible production featuring a cast of Yukon young people ages 11-18. Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale! https:// yukonartscentre.com/whats-on/thewizard-of-oz/
Thu Jun 18 Fireweed Community Market 3:00 PM Shipyards Park Experience this market throughout the summer with family and friends in the open air along the beautiful Yukon River. https://fireweedmarket. ca/
Fri Jun 19 Comedy Misfits 8:00
PM 98 Hotel A night of stand-up comedy with The Comedy Misfits - a collective of unique voices that
have performed across Canada https://www.facebook.com/ events/763558613179403/
Sat Jun 20 Midnight Moose
Summer Solstice Market 11:00
AM The Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre Whitehorse Join us for a vibrant day filled with handmade goods, unique local vendors, and an atmosphere that feels like sunshine and good vibes. https://www.facebook.com/ events/1619655125802679/
Sat Jun 20 Story Telling Festival
Robert Service Campground Presented by Commissioner of Yukon, the Honourable Adeline Webber and Yukon’s Story Laureate John Firth. Email commisionersoffice@yukon.ca for more info.
Sun Jun 21 National Indigenous Peoples Day Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Celebrate their vibrant culture with traditional songs, drumming, dancing, artwork, and food.
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
3rd Wednesday Words out loud 6:30 PM Multicultural Centre of the Yukon A monthly open mic series
First Thursdays Pinetree Quilters 7:00 PM Whitehorse United Church.
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 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.
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
3rd Sundays Square and Contra Dance Dance Series 7:00 PM The Other Room” at the Guild Hall no experience necessary - a caller walks through all you need to know
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
Drawing Club 6:30 PM Arts
Underground Join like minded artists in the studio for a free drawing club. Bring your own supplies and be creative in a group environment. https://www. artsunderground.ca/events
Tuesdays
Common Threads Prayer Shawl Ministry 9:30 AM Trinity Lutheran Church Bridge 12:00 PM Golden Age Society
Chess Club 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles Love Chess? Want to learn? Looking for Competition? Join us!
Café de l’amitié 2:00 PM
Association franco-yukonnaise (AFY) Le Café de l’amitié est un rendez-vous hebdomadaire et une occasion de rassemblement pour les francophones de 50 ans et plus. QYS Drop-in 2:00 PM Queer Yukon Society The Cache 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
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 Trinity Lutheran Church.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 3321803 for more info.
In the Pit with Peter Johnston 12:00 Yukon University Explore the history of Yukon land claims, self-government agreements, and current opportunities and challenges facing communities.
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-in-Residence 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
Drop-in Sewing 4:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Facilitated by Donna Norman, bring your own projects, connect with others, and finish those works-in-progress. Open, welcoming space to sew, share, and create together.
Texas Hold’ Em 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For sign 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
QYS Drop-in 2:00 PM Queer Yukon Society The Cache
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.
On the fourth day of our road trip, we arrived in Smithers, B.C.
We stayed at the Fireweed Motel, rather than camping again, as I had a job interview via video call and wanted to make sure I had a quiet place to do this. I also wanted the opportunity to take a long, warm shower and wash my dreadlocks.
We arrived in the early evening and looked over the car. There was some loose plastic underneath that was causing issues and we needed to take care of that (yet another unresolved issue). We then went for a nice meal and played card games together at a local sports bar.
The next morning, I had my interview and then rearranged the car, charged everything that needed charging and did some administrative tasks. We got supplies, once again, and I bought myself a pair of crocs. As a recovering “sneakerhead,” buying crocs was something I thought I would never do, but I was reluctantly convinced of the benefits by my partner, especially for camping.
We planned to rent mountain bikes before leaving Smithers, but the weather was bad so we decided to hit the road. Along the way we stopped for a break at the Wet’Suwet’en First Nation fishery and saw the running of the salmon. It was truly remarkable to watch thousands of salmon fighting to swim upriver and was something my partner had always hoped to see. She explained the history of the Wet’Suwet’en and their fight to protect the environment. We discovered there was a museum close by and decided to visit and learn more about the
history and culture. Being European, I don’t know a lot about the First Nations in North America, let alone Canada, so this is something I’m keen to learn more about.
We stopped a second time, along the way, at The Hazleton Visitor Centre, which also had a museum. Along with learning about the history, art and culture of the area, we went to the shop to look for souvenirs. As well as some gifts for my partner’s housemates, I sneakily bought two gifts for her upcoming birthday, without her noticing, as well as something for myself (a small charm for my crocs).
I barely recognized the person I was becoming. Not only did I buy a pair of shoes I once would never be caught dead in, but now I was also decorating them!
We finished the day at Kinaskan Lake Provincial Park Campground where we enjoyed watching the sunset from the lake, then playing the movie Sinners in our tent before going to sleep.
One of the stops we had planned for our journey was Liard River Hot Springs. However, we had taken the wrong route to go past it. We therefore decided on the sixth day of our journey to detour there rather than head straight back to Whitehorse. We had already accounted for seven days, so it didn’t affect our schedule.
Continuing our journey, we stopped at Jade City, where I learned just how loosely the term city is used in Canada.
We then crossed the border into the Yukon Territory and headed to Watson Lake, where we visited the Sign Post Forest and found signs and number plates from the U.K., as well as learning about Red Dress Day from a monument there.
We crossed the border back into B.C. and saw a few bison before arriving at Liard River Hot Springs. Much like the first campsite we had reached in B.C., this one was full. They did have an overspill area across the road that we shared with several
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.
Church Service 5:30 PM Northlight
Foursquare Church
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.
School-age Discovery Zone 2:00
PM The Northern Collective Church
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.
Sat Jun 6 Whitehorse Kid’s
Triathlon 9:30 AM Canada Games
Centre Yukon Our amazing young athletes (ages 5–14) as they swim, bike, and run their way across the finish line. https://www.bit.ly/4exw1MZ
Sat Jun 6 Moppets Children’s
Festival 10:00 AM YAC Yukon
Arts Centre Bring the whole family for another fun-filled day, featuring performers Gustavo the Impossiblist, Murphy and the Cats, The Trollsons, lots of fun activities for everyone! https://yukonartscentre.com/whatson/moppets-children-festival/ Sat Jun 6 YTYP Audition Notice
- Come From Away 10:00 AM
Location TBC Young people ages 15-24 are invited to attend auditions for YTYP’s upcoming production of Come From Away to hit the stage in August. For more info email info@ ytyp.ca https://ytyp.ca/auditions
Fri Jun 19 Opening Day - Toy Story
5 Yukon Theatre Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they’re introduced to electronics, a new threat to playtime. https://yukonfilmsociety. com/schedule/toy-story-5
Sat Jun 20 The Wizard of Oz 2:00
PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre An incredible production featuring a cast of Yukon young people ages 11-18. Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale! https:// yukonartscentre.com/whats-on/thewizard-of-oz/
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.
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 Drop-In Science and STEM Activities - no need to register - For children to compete with a parent or guardian!
Thu Jun 4 Yukon Utilities
Consumers’ Group AGM 7:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Yukon Utilities Consumers’ Group Annual General Meeting to be held in the YukonStruct meeting room. All members and the general public are welcome to attend. https:// whatsupyukon.events/8lj
Fri Jun 5 Yukonstruct AGM 2026 5:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Hear from our Board of Directors and staff team on Yukonstruct’s last year, and our vision forward. https:// yukonstruct.com/
Sat Jun 6 Yukon Trappers
Association AGM 10:00 AM Robert Service Campground Hear updates and reports from the past year, take part in voting, and chat about the upcoming year. All are welcome. https://yukonfur.ca/events/
Tue Jun 9 Skills Canada Yukon
AGM 5:30 PM Yukon University Learn about the past year’s achievements, hear updates on upcoming programs and competitions, and help shape the future of skilled trades and technology in Yukon.
Thu Jun 11 Yukon Convention Bureau AGM 3:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre
Thu Jun 11 Yukon Gymnastics
Association AGM 5:30 PM Yukon Gymnastics Centre YGA is the territorial sport governing body responsible for the governance, promotion, and development of gymnastics in the Yukon. All members are welcome to attend.
Thu Jun 11 AGM - Yukon AntiPoverty Coalition 5:30 PM TBD Attend the Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition AGM to learn about our work and explore board member opportunities. Everyone is welcome. http://www.yapc.ca
Wed Jun 23 SPYA AGM 4:30 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Join the meeting to elect our new Board of Directors, hear about the organization’s work over the past year, and goals going forward.
Weekly
Tuesdays
Rendezvous Rotary 6:30 PM (First & Third Tuesdays) Ricky’s All Day Grill. 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/coming-events/
First Monday Yukon Amateur Radio Association Monthly Meeting 7:00 PM EMO Building Discussion of club business. Prospective hams are welcome.
Third Thursday Yukon AntiPoverty Coalition Monthly Meeting 5:30 PM Lewis Hall (Whitehorse United Church). For more information: 334-9317 or info@yapc.ca. Everyone is welcome.
Third Thursday Alpine Yukon Board meetings 7:00 PM Sport Yukon
Third Thursday ASAY board monthly meeting 7:00 PM Sport Yukon
Tuesdays
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, no-pressure time for conversation
AA Juste Pour Aujourd’hui (C) 5:00 PM, Zoom ID 833 9614 4061 mot de passe 0 ou telephone 1-587-328-1099
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.
Thursdays
AA Yukon Unity Group (O) 1:30 PM Online Zoom ID 868 3045 2752 pc 6y2K8a or phone 1-587-328-1099
Fridays
AA Yukon Unity Group @ 1:30 pm (O) Zoom ID 868 3045 2752 passcode 6y2K8a or phone 1-587328-1099
Saturdays
AA Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM Online For Zoom Room address call 334-7693. AA Yukon Unity Group (O) 1:00 PM Online Zoom ID 868 3045 2752 pc 6y2K8a or phone 1-587-3281099
Sundays AA Yukon Unity Group 1:00 PM Online By zoom – Zoom ID 868 3045 2752 pc 6y2K8a or by phone Phone 1-587-238-1099
other families who were unable to get a spot in the campground. We were, however, two of the only people tenting. We headed straight to the hot springs for a relaxing swim, then set up camp for the evening and played Monopoly Deal in our tent.
The next morning I went for a long run around the campground before joining my partner in the hot springs again. We reached the hottest place in the water and stacked a rock there, as is tradition.
We studied other peoples’ techniques and learned that the trick is to circulate the water from the bottom of the pool to the top. After triumphantly reaching the
end and making friends with some other visitors, we hit the road for our final day of travelling. As we left the hot springs, we saw a herd of bison that was probably triple the size of the one we saw when we arrived. I excitedly ran out of the car to take some pictures before continuing on.
As we continued on and reentered the Yukon, we came to a standstill close to Junction 37 Services. There had been a collision up ahead and the road had been closed. We waited patiently, hoping nobody was hurt, while the emergency services did their work.
After approximately three hours of reading and napping in
the car, we were on the move again. We stopped for one last meal at Squanga Lake before finally reaching our destination of Whitehorse.
The journey was 2,900 kilometres, driven over 33 hours, split over seven days. We saw bears, lynxes, porcupines, cross foxes, coyotes, frogs, golden eagles, humming birds and countless other species of birds, mammals and fish along the way. It was one of the most incredible journeys of my life.
We went to the viewpoint on Miles Canyon Road and I looked over the incredible landscape, absolutely ecstatic to call this place my new home. n
June 4, 2026 11:30am – 3:00pm
– Multi-Purpose Room & Artist’s Studio Homelessness is solvable. A Place to Be is the way we’ll solve it.
At this event, governments, First Nations, people with lived experience, and service partners are coming together to publicly commit to this plan as our shared framework.
RSVP here
Light Lunch and Open House 11:30am – 1:00pm
Formal launch, panel discussion, and signing ceremony 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Everyone Welcome!
WARMEST CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL YUKON GRADUATES!
ank you to all who have supported and shared in your learning journey. Your future is as bright and long as the Yukon daylight at this time of year,
I wish you much success.
All the very best, PJDuncan ❇ ❇
e Honourable Pat Duncan Senator for the Yukon
O ce: 613-947-7557 Cell: 613-858-0984
pat.duncan@sen.parl.gc.ca
The students at Golden Horn Elementary School are learning about the natural world by asking a lot of questions. They reached out to biologists at the Department of Environment and we thought others might be interested in hearing the answers. The following are some of the questions the students asked.
Do worms feel sad? Do worms get lost? Can you buy little shirts for worms?
Inquiring minds want to know!
With over 10,000 species in Oligochaeta, the sub-class of the phylum Annelida that includes earthworms, the information we are sharing here is a huge generalization and simplification of a very fascinating group of critters. Some worms are only half a millimetre long and some are as long as three metres.
There are 11 species of earthworm in the Yukon: five native and six introduced. The worms being studied by the kindergarten class are likely “wrigglers” in the genus Eisenia. They are not native to the Yukon but are commonly added to compost heaps to help with decomposition. While the Golden Horn students are watching their worms eat an apple core in the comfortable warmth of their classroom, wrigglers have been known to survive Yukon’s harsh winter deep in compost piles.
Do worms have eyes or a nose?
Earthworms do not have eyes, but they do have photoreceptors on their skin that sense the presence of light. That way they can direct their digging down into the soil, away from the sun.
They also don’t have a nose, which is probably for the best since they spend their lives eating rotting things. It would be hard to live in a compost pile if you had a nose!
Do worms have a mouth?
Earthworms have a mouth cavity that is attached to a tube running the length of their bodies. This is how they would eat pieces of that old apple core.
Do worms pee?
Yes, sort of. Terrestrial worms secrete urea, which is the main nitrogen-containing substance in
our pee. It’s not really the same as pee, but it makes good fertilizer, which is why they’re so handy to have in your garden.
Do worms have hair?
They don’t have hair like we do, but they have bundles of bristles called chaetae. They use these to grip things and burrow into the soil. It’s how they move.
And chaetae aren’t loose like our hair. Imagine trying to use your hair to walk!
Do worms turn into butterflies?
Sometimes we refer to the larvae of other insects as worms, like inchworms or caterpillars. Many people remember the worm apocalypse of 2021 when you
couldn’t step foot in the forest without getting covered in little green worms. Those were the larvae of the willow blotch leaf miner moth. The little green worms do eventually turn into butterflies but they are not related to earthworms at all. In fact, humans are more closely related to sharks than earthworms are related to butterflies.
Do worms eat bananas?
Of course! Doesn’t everyone like bananas?
Do worms bark?
Worms don’t have any vocal cords so they can’t make any sound. They also don’t have lungs, so they can’t inhale air, except through their skin; but they can’t expel air to make sounds, but if they could vibrate muscles … No. Worms don’t bark.
Do worms tickle?
Yes, but they don’t find it very funny.
Do worms get hurt?
Earthworms have two nerve cords that run along their bodies. These cords have nerve endings that respond to stimuli, which is how they can find food and move around obstacles. This nervous system is very different from ours and we don’t know how they feel pain. Regardless, earthworms are living things and it’s important that we treat all life with care and respect. We should be gentle with earthworms to make sure they aren’t getting hurt.
These important scientific questions stimulated a lot of discussion here at the Department of Environment. While we were able to provide some answers, we’re not fully qualified to say definitively whether earthworms feel pain or sadness like we do. And though we haven’t researched this thoroughly, someone is probably selling little shirts for worms online.
Thank you to the kindergarten class from Golden Horn Elementary School for reminding us to keep an inquisitive mind when we’re viewing wildlife, including all creatures great and small. n
Friendships will come and go throughout our lives, but some are meant to stay
Ionce considered that it would be interesting to cover nautical idioms, so let’s consider this to be first of those.
In May I attended the Highland Games in Victoria, B.C., and appreciated the Celtic Music Tent, especially as Day 1 was fraught with hard-driving rain and was more than a little chilly. It was a day for layers and for wool blankets. Our Scottish friends extended a clear invitation to us all to come in out of the rain; or, rather, to Thig a-steach às an uisge (I’ll leave the pronunciation to the Scots … to those who know it best).
Black Angus was the group I enjoyed the most, although all of the groups were amazing. I found myself singing along to a little ditty that I remembered from my younger childhood days (although now I’m not sure of its appropriateness for such an innocent age): “Up She Rises” (a.k.a. “What Shall We Do With The Drunken Sailor?”).
I bet you’re already singing, if you’ve heard it before.
Well, we all know that being a sailor is an honourable profession and that not all sailors are “drunken” by any stretch. But the connection to this idiom is indeed sailors. The idiom is fair-weather friend.
As with so many idioms, the origin is often a theory. This one is a little more than that: there is some truth to it as it evolved from sailors or seafarers and their respect for weather and that fair weather, with a wind for smooth sailing, is ideal.
Many are familiar with this ancient rhyme that doubled as a scientifically-provable and dependable weather forecast: “Red sky at night, sailors’ delight; Red sky in morning, sailors take warning.” It turns out there is truth to this and it involves high- and low-pressure systems (thanks, Wikipedia), which indicate stable or poor weather for mariners.
Safe passage and returning safely home depend upon fair weather, as well as skill, when sailing. Metaphorically, safe passage in life/through life also depends on journeying with loved ones and with faithful friends—quite the opposite of what this idiom, fairweather friend, represents.
A fair-weather friend is someone who shows up when life is favourable, for them and for us. Someone who cannot be counted on to be there when the “weather” is not so sunny, when
the winds pick up and the storm clouds brew and threaten to overwhelm. And often there is no “red sky in the morning” to warn us of a fair-weather friend, until we find ourselves in need of a real friend, someone who is there through thick and thin (another friend idiom).
A song that springs to mind when thinking about friendship that endures is “You’ve Got A Friend,” by James Taylor. It’s a song that describes friendship that is seasonal in a good way and a friend for all of the seasons of our life and not just a friend who is there in seasons of sunshine (in health and prosperity). A friend who stays when others have walked out the door. Real friendship necessitates and embodies wisdom, discernment and self-care—a friend who understands how to care for their own well-being while caring for others.
Wedding vows are another example of this kind of friendship and devotion—of people who love “in sickness and in health and for
richer, for poorer.” This covenant kind of friendship and love has the potential to be the most enduring relationship of our lives—even “till death do us part.”
The relationship of Jonathan, eldest son of King Saul, of the Kingdom of Israel; and David, son of Jesse, of the tribe of Judah, was another example of ultimate devotion in friendship. Ruth and Naomi also exemplified this kind of covenant relationship when both were widowed and Ruth vowed her faithfulness to Naomi, her mother-in-law, and from which this famous line, another heard in wedding vows, is repeated, as Ruth proclaims, “Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay.”
Well, most of us, especially those who have had many friendships throughout our lives, understand the difference between a real friend and a fair-weather friend.
I sincerely wish for you the kind of friendships that stand the test of time and endure the storms of life—friendships that are meant to stay. n
The first year I lived in Greece, in 1980, we drew water from a cistern under the front terrace, for showers and dishes. Twice a week, for two hours at a time, the municipality ran drinking water through the pipes. Whoever was at home (we always made sure someone was at home) filled every available vessel with the precious liquid and we made it last until the next scheduled release. I developed a deep respect for systems I’d always taken for granted in Canada, and learned how to use water sparingly.
We had no oven in the house until the next year when we bought a wood stove on the mainland and shipped it back to the island. Before that, we cooked on a three-burner stovetop gas cooker—one of the rings was tiny, just the right size for a briki, or stovetop coffee maker, for boiling Greek coffee or water for Nescafé. (I grew to love Nescafé with evaporated milk; I still order it sometimes, out of nostalgia, even though lattes and cappuccinos are available everywhere.)
That first year marked the beginning of my life as a cook. My Greek partner, who had stood at his mother’s elbow as a kid, taught me the basics of spitiko cooking: sturdy meals of soups and stews, fried fish and boiled greens. It sounds so prosaic, but trust me, this food was a revelation—fish we caught ourselves, wild greens foraged from the hills. I’d arrived in Greece with a notion of how good food should taste—my mother was a fabulous cook—but not a clue about Greek cooking. I learned fast, and it stayed with me.
This May, in our rented house, I returned to those days of stovetop spitiko cooking. Our house has no oven (though it does have running water) and for the first four days of our stay, there were no restaurants open in the vil-
lage. We bought frozen shrimp in the fish store downtown, and ate shrimp and pasta for three nights. Shrimp with garlic and lemon; shrimp with garlic and wild fennel; shrimp with tomatoes, white wine and rosemary plucked from a bush.
Replete with shrimp, we turned to chicken—two giant whole legs bought from the butcher next to the fish shop.
The combination of tomato, rosemary and white wine proved so winning that we applied it to the chicken and invited our friend who’d just arrived on the ferry. It was delicious. I’ll be cooking it again when we return home to Whitehorse.
INGREDIENTS
• 6 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin on; or two large chicken legs, separated into drumstick and thigh
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 red or yellow pepper, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 3 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups white wine
METHOD
1. Rinse chicken, pat dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat oil over medium heat in a large pot or casserole. Add chicken, skin side down, and brown for 8 to 10 minutes before flipping. Brown the second side for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate.
2. Add onion and pepper to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, until peppers are softened and onion is translucent. Tear the leaves off one sprig of rosemary and add to the pot along with the garlic. Cook for a further 2 minutes.
4. Serve
Makes 3 to 4 servings. n
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
Sat Jun 6 On the Land Gathering 9:00 AM Skookies Camp A community bbq, fishing raffle prizes, kids activities with the Caribou in the Schools program including a free design your own t-shirt, conversations and demonstrations.
Sat Jun 6 Discover Aviation (former COPA for kids) 11:00 AM Carcross Geared towards kids aged 8-17 to have the opportunity to experience flight. The event takes place at Carcross Airport.
Fri Jun 12 Silent Disco Carcross
Beach 7:00 PM Carcross Bring a little ILLUMINATION into these dark
days - gather, dance, embody, move & sweat - Everyone welcome, sober event. https://https://www.borealboogie.com/calendar-of-events
Second Sunday of Every Month St. Saviour’s Church Services 2:00 pm St. Saviour Church 867668-3129
Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at:
• Dawson City General Store
Until July 25 We See Stars Only At Night by Cole Pauls Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) This immersive installation brings Pauls’ latest graphic novel into the gallery space in its entirety—featuring 80 pages of original, hand-drawn comics displayed across the walls.
https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/
Sat Jun 6 Hän Ghả Chukėt
Träätätsey Artist Market Dawson City Gazebo A display of the incredible community of creators in Dawson City. Explore a variety of vendors with traditional handcrafted goods alongside unique contemporary gifts and souvenirs. https://kiac.ca/han-gha-chukettraatatsey-artist-market/
Thu Jun 11 - Sun Jun 15 Yukon
Riverside Arts Festival Dawson City, YT Welcoming artists, performers, creators and visitors from the Yukon and beyond for our 26th edition of KIAC’s own celebration of art and summer on the banks of the Yukon River. https://kiac.ca/ calendar-of-events/
Sat Jun 13 YRAF Artist Market 11:00 AM Dawson City, YT An array of local artists and artisans selling their goods at the Picnic Shelter on Riverside Park. https://yraf.ca/yrafartist-market/
Sat Jun 20 Yukon River Quest
2026 - Finish Dawson City, YT Paddlers come from around the world to test their endurance, racing day and night to the Klondike on one of North America’s great rivers. https://www.yukonriverquest. com/
Sun Jun 21 National Indigenous Peoples Day Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre Join the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in at Dänojà Zho to celebrate their vibrant culture with traditional songs, drumming, dancing, artwork, and food. https://dawsoncity.ca/event/ nationalindigenouspeoplesday/ Weekly
Mondays
Drop-In Pickleball 5:30 PM Robert Service School
Handbuilding Pottery Drop-in
6:30-9 PM 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)
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.
Drop-in Bouldering 7:30 PM Robert Service School Free - drop-inall ages
Dawson City Disc Golf League
8:00 PM Crocus Bluff Disc Golf
Course simple, welcoming league for all skill levels
Thursdays
CDC Toddler Program 10:00 AM
Klondike Institute of Arts & Culture KIAC Free drop-In 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-legion-8336c3
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.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 4:30 PM Saint Mary Church
Drop-in Bouldering 6:00 PM Robert Service School Free - drop-inall 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.
Saturday Mass 5:00 PM Saint Mary Church
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
Sunday Mass 10:30 AM Saint Mary Church
Worship Service 11:00 AM Dawson Community Chapel
Adult Drop-In Basketball 6:00 PM Robert Service School Ages 16+Free - Call 993-7400 ext 299 for more info.
Weekly
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.
Sundays
Sunday Mass 3:00 PM St. John the Baptist Church CARMACKS
Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at:
• Sunshine Restaurant
• Carmacks Rec Centre
• CDC / CIBC Bank
• Tatchun Center General Store Sat Jun 6 Campfire Cooking 9:30 AM Fox Lake Campground Learn how to prepare wonderful breakfasts, bake bread over the hot coals of your campfire, and cook mouthwatering meals using a dutch oven. https://www.bushcraftyukon.com/
First & Third Tuesdays of Every Month Carmacks Regular Council
Rita Smith with Tonka, a heeler-husky Yukon special. Rita says he is her safety mascot by day and her farm protector by night.
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HELP WANTED: Expeditor in town Driver NOC 75201
Employer: H. Coyne & Sons Ltd.
Work Loca on: 14 MacDonald Road, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Y1A 4L2.
Salary: 26.00/hr. 40 hours a week or 8 hours a day.
Benefits: Health, Dental, and medical benefits.
Vacancies: 1
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Educa on: High school diploma
Language: English
Knowledge and skills required: Minimum 6-months experience in the field, valid driver’s license class 5 and clean driver’s record of the last 3 years.
DUTIES
Maintain an e cient process for receiving requests from the workshops and the field for the purchase and delivery of materials and supplies. Ensure accurate invoicing for all purchases made and track all orders accordingly.
APPLY BY EMAIL: employment@kluanedrilling.ca
Archery 6:00 PM Carmacks School
Shinny Night 14+ 7:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre
Thursdays
Carmacks Library 1:00 PM
After School Club 3:30 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre
Open Court 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre
Carmacks Minor Hockey Associa-
tion 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre
Pickleball 6:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre
Badminton 6:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre
Basketball 7:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre
Fridays
After School Club 3:30 PM Car-
macks Recreation Centre
Open Court 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre
Teen Night 6:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre
Volleyball 6:30 PM Carmacks Rec Centre
Ping Pong + Foosball Night Carmacks Recreation Centre
Saturdays
Tiny Toes Tea Time 1:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre
Open Court 3:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre
Sundays
Sunday Mass 10:30 AM St. Judes Church
FARO
Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at:
• Liquor Store
• Van Gorda
Fri Jun 26 - Sun Jun 28 Effy Croft
Memorial Softball Tournament
Faro Recreation Centre A family fun tournament as well as many other activities to enjoy over the weekend. Email yvonnecbenoit@icloud.com for more info. https://whatsupyukon. events/hv8
First and Third Tuesday of every month Faro Council Meeting 7:00 PM Town of Faro Weekly
Tuesdays
Parent & Tot 10:00 AM Faro Recreation Centre
Open Gym 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre
Kids Club 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre
Adult Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre
Drop-in Archery 6:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Free, drop-in, equipment provided, call 994-2375 for more info.
Adult Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre
Wednesdays
Seniors Games & Walks 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre. The gym is open for seniors who would like to improve their fitness goals.
Fitness Fun for Seniors 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre
Pickleball 2:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre
Volleyball 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre
Basketball 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre
Thursdays
Parent & Tot 10:00 AM Faro Recreation Centre
Kids Club 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre
Youth Group 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre
Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre For more info call 994-2375
Fridays
Pickleball 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre
Seniors Yoga 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre
Open Gym 2:30 PM Faro Recrea-
tion Centre Chair Yoga & Deep Re-
laxation for Seniors
Basketball 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre
Saturdays
Pickleball 2:30 PM Faro Recreation
Centre
Open Court Basketball 3:00
PM Faro Recreation Centre
Open Gym 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre
Sundays
Open Court Basketball 3:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre
Sunday Mass 11:00 AM or 2:30 PM
Catholic Church of the Apostles
Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at:
• Little Green Apple
Wed Jun 3 Dance Performance
6:30 PM St. Elias Convention Centre
Come celebrate Haines Junction’s young dancers as they bring their talents to the stage! Admission is by donation! https://whatsupyukon. events/qbj
Thu Jun 4 Annual Firearms Association BBQ 5:00 PM St. Elias Rifle Range Join us for a fun shoot, bear spray demo and delicious BBQ. https://whatsupyukon.events/90n
Fri Jun 5 2026 Summer Music Series - Crooked Folk 6:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli Amazing live music, delicious food, and nonstop Yukon talent taking the stage - Every weekend! https://www.villagebakeryyukon.com/
Sat Jun 6 2026 Summer Music Series - Paris Pick + Damien Alblas
6:00 PM Village Bakery and DeliFri Jun 12 2026 Summer Music Series
- Hendrika 6:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli
Fri Jun 12 - Sun Jun 15 Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival Haines Junction, Yukon Featuring performances by: The Burnett Sisters Band - The Barrel Boys - Remedy Tree - The Fugitives and so much more! https://yukonbluegrass.com/
Sat Jun 13 2026 Summer Music
Series - Blue Caribou 6:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli
Fri Jun 19 2026 Summer Music
Series - KABN 6:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli
Sat Jun 20 2026 Summer Music
Series - Kim Rogers & Gemini Fire
6:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli
Sat Jun 20 Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay 2026 Haines Junction, Yukon An amazing bike ride from Haines Junction, Yukon to Haines, Alaska. Ride in teams of 1, 2, 4, or 8 people through 238km. Since 1992. https://kcibr.org/
Second and fourth Wednesday of every month 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]
Weekly
Mondays
Fun with Food 3:30 PM St. Elias Community School Learn new skills, share recipes and take food home!
Pickleball 5:00 PM St. Elias Community School Meet in the school gym
Drop-In Basketball 6:00 PM St.
Elias Community School Meet in the school gym
Tuesdays
Men’s and women’s sewing group 1:00 PM Mun kų
Romp & Run 11:30 AM Bill Brewster
Arena Drop in. Programming is for kids 4 and under and their parents/ caregivers.
Tea & Bannock – Haines Junction 1:00 PM https://whatsupyukon. events/tea-bannock-68ab07
BGC Game Night 3:30 PM St.
Elias Community School Play, have fun, build skills and challenge your friends
Fit with Nick 6:00 PM The Mezzanine
Wednesdays
Seniors and Elders Refreshments and Games 2:00 PM Haines Junction Seniors Residence
AA: “Yukon Unity Group” (O) 3:00
PM Haines Junction Health Centre
Girls Club 3:20 PM St. Elias Community School Held in the art room, open to Girls and identifying as Girls from Grade 8 to 12.
BGC Rec in the Gym 3:30 PM St. Elias Community School
Drop-In Basketball 6:00 PM St. Elias Community School Meet in the school gym
Haines Junction Hoobeedoo 6:30 PM The Mezzanine
Thursdays
Romp & Run 11:30 AM Bill Brewster
Arena Drop in. Programming is for kids 4 and under and their parents/ caregivers.
Seniors Activities 2:00 PM St. Elias Community Centre Floor curling, carpet bowling and indoor walking group.
Adult Volleyball 7:00 PM St. Elias Community School Meet in the school gym
Fridays
Stories and STEM Activities 10:00
AM Haines Junction Library
AA: “Yukon Unity Group” (O) 1:30
PM Haines Junction Health Centre
Pickleball 5:00 PM St. Elias Community School Meet in the school gym
Saturdays
AA: “Yukon Unity Group” (O) 1:00
PM Haines Junction Health Centre
Sundays
Anglican Church Service 10:30
AM St. Christopher’s Church Anglican Church Service at St. Christopher’s Anglican Church in Haines Junction https://anglican.yukon.net/ services.html
Sunday Mass 10:30 AM Our Lady of the Way Church
AA: “Yukon Unity Group” (O) 1:00
PM Haines Junction Health Centre-
MARSH LAKE
Last Wednesday of every month
MLCS board meeting 7:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre
Weekly
Tuesdays
Play Bridge 1:00 PM Marsh Lake
Community Centre
North of 60 Seniors Coffee and Chat 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre
Yoga with Richard Mueller 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Free for everyone some fitness required.
Wednesdays
South of 6 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre
Thursdays
Jackalope Open 6:00 PM Marsh
Lake Community Centre
Shuffleboard 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre
Trivia 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre
Fridays
Beginner Yoga 10:00 AM Marsh
Lake Community Centre
Youth Gym Drop-In 6:00 PM Marsh
Lake Community Centre
Jackalope Open 6:00 PM Marsh
Lake Community Centre
Saturdays
Pickleball 11:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre
June 2, 16
New Member Orientation 5-6 PM
June 2, 16
Woodshop Orientation 6:30-9 PM
June 23
Metal Shop Orientation 6:30-9 PM
Jun 9
Yukonstruct AGM yk.st/agm 5-7 PM
Cospace is a bright and vibrant shared workspace offering hotdesking, dedicated desks, and offices where Wi-Fi, coffee, and break-time conversations are always flowing.
Please see Yukonstruct.com for more info!
Appreciating the old while enjoying a new kind of “gold”
Fur catching vs. gold panning
I wouldn’t be surprised if each and every old Yukon cabin has a gold pan tucked away in a corner somewhere. Yours might be stored nicely for the next season’s exploration or for actual panning, or does it look like a half-rusted relic from a time gone by? Maybe that gold pan is being displayed, front and centre, on someone’s cabin wall, colourfully painted by an artistic relative … I imagine the subject being that of an old cabin with pink fireweed growing along its outside walls.
We have two rusty-brown gold pans kicking around (we didn’t bring them—they were already at the trapline). When fur prices were great and fuel and flying was affordable, the trapper perusing our area in the 1960s did some prospecting in the summertime. That said, he needed to go back to trapping in the wintertime.
Gold is a soft metal but the materials around it are hard (earth), and to get it out of the ground takes a lot of physical effort. Our “gold” is soft: we bring out silky marten fur each season, forgoing the aching shoulders and wrists and the cumbersome toil of digging into the earth.
Our lore is above ground and is keeping us warm.
Scrubbing away
Something that gets me sweating, though, is washing our clothes—towels and (no, please no) Paul’s Carhartt coveralls—but it must be done. An old fuel barrel
was cut in half for this: the bottom half has a window cut out and this is where I make the fire.
The top gets turned around and filled with water, then detergent. Once it’s boiling hot, I throw in, say, six T-shirts or one pair of coveralls. I stir the laundry with a long pole (debarked poplar) and then leave it to boil for awhile. Then I switch out the water until
it is only light beige (I might have to do three cycles) and then dump it all and take the clothes to the lake to rinse and work them on the wash board—scrub, scrub, scrub—and then rinse until the water coming out of the clothes is clear.
Then I use my solar and windpowered dryer (my clothesline). The boon is that if it rains, I’ll
have “fabric-softener-free” sheets and soft-as-can-be clothes, with the scent of sunshine incorporated once they’re dry.
To saw a log in half I start to cringe when reading about the tough men who, out of necessity, endured days on end of sawdust settling on their heads and shoulders and in their eyes
and ears because it was their turn that day to stand in the pit. We have what looks like one of those pit saws here. In the olden days, they’d build two giant sawhorses and then put two beams across, along with the log that needed to be cut, on top of them. The guy on top would stand on one beam with one leg, and on the log with his other leg. The man on the ground (in the hole, looking up and pulling the saw down) got a terribly sore, stiff neck at the end of his working day.
Lightweight and sturdy
These men were sure starving after such a long day of doing just one chore, hour after hour. Each man used to bring his own plate, bowl and cutlery. We have a military-style tin mess kit that is in a pouch with a long strap. The plate and bowl are stackable, and the utensils fit in it. The lid doubles as a pan or as a lid for a pot. All of this can be nicely nestled together.
A treasure trove of life-saving information is found in this small, pocket-sized military guide. There are funny drawings; and women are depicted, too, as men’s saviours and as a reason to stay afloat (in the overflow?) and come home. I might leaf through it once in a while to re-read information about how to prevent hypothermia and frostbite.
Thankfully (hopefully), the colder days are over and we’ll get a few nice summer months. Stay bear-alert and enjoy nibbling on those glorious fireweed shoots!
Sonja Seeber, Yukon trapper n
Knitting Group 11:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre
Sundays
Pickleball 11:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre
MAYO
Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at:
• Haldane Services
• Ihdzí
Sat Jun 6 + Sun Jun 7 Pride Weekend Village of Mayo Join us for Mayo’s Annual Pride Parade, BBQ, Variety show and Book reading and signing with Ivan Coyote!
Sat Jun 6 Night of Love - Variety Show 7:00 PM Mayo Community Hall Come celebrate Pride with a night full of talent, laughter, music, creativity, and community! All ages, all talents, and all experience levels are welcome! Call 689-1786 for more info!
Weekly
Tuesdays
Sewing Nights with Sophie Lucas
7:00 PM Wellness Centre Learn to sew with Elders. Supplies Provided
Thursdays
Sewing Nights with Sophie Lucas
7:00 PM Wellness Centre Learn to sew with Elders. Supplies Provided
Mon Jun 7 The Aromatic Garden
- Part 2 1:00 PM Herbal Hearth
https://nomadicharvests.com/product/the-aromatic-garden/
1st Tuesday Monthly LAC Meeting Lorne Mountain Community Centre
Weekly
Mondays
Run Club 6:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre
Yoga with Jess 7:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre Yoga is for everyone, join a community class, beginners welcome and all equipment provided. Drop in by donation. Email yoga.jessyukon@gmail.com
Tuesdays
Active Fun Fitness Class - Drop
In 6:30 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre Improve your balance, flexibility, strength and endurance in this indoor class led by Colleen Ennis. Drop in, admission by donation. Suitable for mature youth & adults. https://whatsupyukon.events/fhm
Thursdays
Community Drop In 11:00 AM
Mount Lorne Community Centre
Run Club 6:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre
LMCA Tennis Drop-In 7:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre All equipment provided, all ages and abilities welcome!
Mondays
Men’s Night At The Rec Centre
6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre
Tuesdays
Kids Gym 3:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre
Adult Sewing 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre
Youth Gym 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Cen-
tre
Wednesdays
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 867-9935381
Weekly
Mondays
Floor Hockey 7:30 PM Rink reccoord@selkirkfn.com
Tuesdays
Softball 7:30 PM Ball Diamond reccord@selkirkfn.com
Wednesdays
Floor Hockey 7:30 PM Rink reccoord@selkirkfn.com
Thursdays
Softball 7:30 PM Ball Diamond reccord@selkirkfn.com
Fridays
Movie Night 6-12 6:00 PM Rec Centre reccoord@selkirkfn.com
Movie Night 13+ 7:30 PM Rec Centre
Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at: • The Hope Centre
Weekly
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
Sunday Mass 2:30 PM or 6:00 PM Saint Michael Church
First Monday of every month Carcross Tagish Renewable Resources Council 1:00 PM Tagish Fire Hall
First Monday of every month Tagish Advisory Council 8:00 AM Tagish Fire Hall
Third Wednesday of every month
Tagish Community Association 7:00 PM Tagish Fire Hall
Second Thursday of every month
Tagish Local Advisory Council 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday Tagish Wheely Great Community Library 12:00 PM Tagish
Community Centre Site
Weekly
Thursdays
Tagish Local Advisory Council
Meeting 7:00 PM Tagish Fire Hall
TESLIN
Sat Jun 13 The Amazing Race
Teslin Teslin Recreation Complex
3 person teams, all ages welcome, community bbq and prizes! Call 3902530 for more info!
Weekly
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
Sundays
Sunday Mass 20:30 Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
Adult Volleyball 4:00 PM School Gym
Thu Jun 11 Aquafit 6:00 PM Dennis Ball Memorial Pool A low-impact water workout that helps improve strength, cardio, flexibility, and endurance while being gentle on joints. Perfect for all fitness levels - no swimming experience required!
Fri Jun 12 Aquafit 6:30 PM Dennis Ball Memorial Pool A low-impact water workout that helps improve strength, cardio, flexibility, and endurance while being gentle on joints. Perfect for all fitness levels - no swimming experience required!
Fri Jun 19 Midnight Swim 9:00 PM
Dennis Ball Memorial Pool Ages 10+ Free to swim, games, prizes, glowsticks, music and fun!
Wed Jun 23 Swimming Lessons
Dennis Ball Memorial Pool Learn to swim in 8 sessions! For more info call 536-8020 ext 4 or email aquatics@watsonlake.ca
Daily Northern Lights Space & Science Centre Shows 11:00 AM
The spectacular dancing Northern Lights are showcased, a video that is broadcast in the NLC’s domed 100-seat theatre daily throughout the summer season. Plays daily on the hour starting at 11:00 AM
Weekly
Mondays
Badminton and Table Tennis Night
7:00 PM Watson Lake Secondary School No skill or equipment required - just come out and have fun.
Tuesdays
Smart Recovery Meetings 3:00 PM Wye Lake Cabin Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services For more information, email joey.mitchell@yukon.ca or call 332-3187
Pickleball & Badminton 7:00 PM Watson Lake Secondary School Gym
Wednesdays
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.
Fridays
Pickleball Drop-in 7:00 PM Watson Lake Secondary School Gym
Saturdays Saturday Mass 5:30 PM Saint Ann
Church
Baptiste Power Yoga 7:00 PM Fees apply. A muscle-shaping and mindsculpting workout, work at your own level and ability, set to electronic music.
Sundays
St. John’s Church Service 10:00
AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932
Sunday Mass 10:00 AM Saint Ann
Church
Sunday Nite Volleyball 11:00 AM
Watson Lake Secondary School
B.C.
ATLIN
Tues June 2 2nd Annual Community BBQ 4:00 PM Join the Atlin Volunteer Fire Department & BC Ambulance STN. 751 at their 2nd Community BBQ. Tarahne Park. Door prizes, meet the firefighters & paramedics and special guest Thorin, an accredited facility dog with Yukon EMS.
Weekly
Sundays
St. Martins Anglican Church
Sunday Service 10:00 AM
St. Martins Anglican Church Everyone is welcome. Atlin Christian Assembly 11:00 AM St. Atlin Christian Centre Everyone is welcome. St. Joseph Catholic Mission Holy Mass 3:00 PM St. St. Joseph Catholic Mission.
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. Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre
Tuesdays
Tuesday Lunches 11:00 AM Atlin Recreation Centre Not A Set Menu, Every Tuesday Lunch Will Be Different.
Fridays Atlin Community Library 2:00 PM
Saturdays Atlin Community Library 2:00 PM
Yukon Communities:
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
Wed Jun 10 Dalton City Limits
- Keep the Pool Open 6:00 PM Southeast Alaska State Fairgrounds Bring your friends, soak up the summer evening, and enjoy live music, good people, and summer vibes in the heart of the fairgrounds. https:// www.visithaines.com/events/
Monthly
First Friday of the month First Friday Event 5:00 PM Join local residents, galleries, museums and artists for a walkabout to visit featured exhibits around town. visithaines.com/events
SKAGWAY
Sat Jun 6 Skagway Pride Parade Dedman Stage 6:00 PM To show support for LGBTQIA+ people with a fabulous and fun community celebration that spreads awareness through love and acceptance! For more info email skagwaypridecelebration@gmail.com https://www. skagway.com/events
Sat Jun 13 Skagway Marathon Dedman Stage An amazing race that takes place in the wilderness of Alaska. https://www.skagway.com/ events
Sat Jun 13 + Sun Jun 14 Windball softball Tournament The 2026 tourney will feature men’s and women’s divisions. For details, email skagwaysoftball@gmail.com . https:// www.skagway.com/events
Monthly
First Wednesday of the month First Wednesday Community Dinner 5:30 PM First Presbyterian Church check in on your neighbors over a filling meal. If you have a dish you would like to share, you are welcome to bring it
Weekly
Wednesdays
Windy Valley Babies 10:30 AM Skagway Public Library Stories, Songs, and Fun with Ms. Anna! Designed for ages 0-3.
Thursdays
Morning Women’s Prayer 9:30 AM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway
Saturdays
Music Saturday 3:00 PM Skagway Public Library Music Saturday is open to all. Any instrument that is available, people are free to try.
Sundays
Sunday Worship 10:00 AM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway Sunday School 4:00 PM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 5:00 PM
Thu Jun 4 You’ve Got to be Kidding 6:00 PM Department of Environment https://yukon.ca/en/ wild-discoveries
Thu Jun 4 Intro to Whitewater Course 6:00 PM YCKC Bins Participants will use whitewater packrafts, a stable and beginnerfriendly way to explore moving water in a safe, fun, and supportive way. Geared toward for Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, Gender diverse and queer folks, ages 14+. https:// whatsupyukon.events/17n
Fri Jun 5 Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026 1:00 PM Shipyards Park FREE, family-friendly event will bring the excitement of the World Cup to Yukon with live soccer viewing, interactive activities, music, games, and community celebration throughout the day.
Sat Jun 6 Whitehorse Kid’s
Triathlon 9:30 AM Canada Games Centre Yukon Our amazing young athletes (ages 5–14) as they swim, bike, and run their way across the finish line. https://www.bit.ly/4exw1MZ
Sat Jun 6 Golf InvitationalFor Kids, For Families, For Hunger 10:00 AM Mountain View Golf Club A day of golf,
community, and impact as we come together to support kids, families, and food security across the Yukon. This 18-hole charity tournament benefits local community organizations. https:// www.32auctions.com/GKFH2026
Sat Jun 6 Osprey Odyssey Disc Golf Tournament Solstice Disc Golf Park Random doubles teams, played on the tournament course. Casual and social event vibes, great chance to meet other competitors. https://www. discgolfscene.com/
Sun Jun 7 2026 Kidney Walk 11:00 AM Robert Service Campground Fundraise, as each contribution makes a life-changing difference - a vital lifeline—fueling real-time support, life-saving research, and strong advocacy for everyone affected by kidney disease. https://kidneywalk.ca
Sat Jun 13 Outdoor Navigation
I - Map & Compass 10:00 AM
Magnusson Trailhead Parking & Hidden Lakes Learn and practice the skills required to navigate in the bush using topographic maps and compass. https://www. bushcraftyukon.com/
Sat Jun 13 Whitehorse Brain Tumour Walk 9:30 AM Robert Service Campground Registration starts at 9:30am, Walk starts at 11:00am
Sun Jun 14 Gritty
C.O.G (Clash of Generations) 11:00 AM
Winterlong Brewing Co. A unique inter-generational bike riding and racing format on planet earth, designed to settle the age-old question, “Which is the superior cycling demographic?” https:// whatsupyukon.events/dtd
Wed Jun 17 Yukon River Quest
2026 - Start 8:00 AM Rotary Peace Park Paddlers come from around the world to test their endurance, racing day and night to the Klondike on one of North America’s great rivers. https:// www.yukonriverquest.com/
Mondays
Judo For Jiu Jitsu 6:00 AM Eight Days Martial Arts
Strength & Conditioning 6:00
AM Northern Strength Academy
AM Spinning classes 6:15 AM True North Spinning at Better Bodies
Strength & Conditioning 7:00
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
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
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
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. Intro to Strength & Conditioning 1:00 PM Northern Strength Academy
High Performance Academy (for youth athletes 12-18) 3:40
PM Northern Strength Academy
Kids Muay Thai 4:45 PM Eight Days Martial Arts KIDS MUAY
Eight Days Martial Arts
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6:05 PM
Eight Days Martial Arts
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
Yoga with Jess 7:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary School Yoga is for everyone, join a community class, beginners welcome and all equipment provided. Drop in by donation. Email yoga.jessyukon@ gmail.com
No-Gi Jiu Jitsu 7:30 PM Eight Days Martial Arts
Wednesdays
THAI a dynamic and engaging martial art that can be traced to the middle of the 18th century. Open to ages 8 - 12.
PM Spinning classes 5:15 PM True North Spinning at Better Bodies
Strength & Conditioning 5:30
PM Northern Strength Academy
Spring Fusion Yoga/Qigong 5:30 PM Centred - Yin yoga for deep connective tissue release. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners. karenbaxter@hotmail.com
Ladies Kickboxing 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts
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 3351996 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
Leisure Hiking - ElderActive 1:00PM ElderActive Recreation Association
Strength & Conditioning
1:00PM Northern Strength Academy
High Performance Academy (for youth athletes 12-18) 3:40
PM Northern Strength Academy
Ladies Lift 5:30 PM Northern Strength Academy opportunities for women to find community, learn to lift, improve performance, and build strength.
Muay Thai Kickboxing 6:00 AM
Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout.
Strength & Conditioning 6:00 AM Northern Strength Academy
Strength & Conditioning 7:00 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
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
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. Fitness Hiking - ElderActive 12:30PM ElderActive Recreation Association
Intro to Strength & Conditioning 1:00 PM Northern Strength Academy 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
High Performance Academy (for youth athletes 12-18) 3:40
PM Northern Strength Academy
Women’s No-Gi Jiu Jitsu 5:00
PM Eight Days Martial Arts
PM Spinning classes 5:15 PM
True North Spinning at Better Bodies
Strength & Conditioning 5:30
PM Northern Strength Academy
Functional strength class teaches compound multi-joint lifts that improve athleticism, strength, coordination, power and more.
PM Spinning classes 6:15 PM
True North Spinning at Better Bodies
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts
Indoor Range Night 7:00 PM
Whitehorse Rifle and Pistol Club
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.
Thursdays
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
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.
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.
Yoga - ElderActive 10:00 AM
Northern Lights School of Dance
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
High Performance Academy (for youth athletes 12-18) 3:40
PM Northern Strength Academy
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 5:00 PM
Eight Days Martial Arts
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 6:05 PM
Eight Days Martial Arts
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. www. whitehorsearchery.com/schedule
Jiu Jitsu Fundamentals (No-Gi) 7:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts
Fridays
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6:00 AM Eight Days Martial Arts
Strength & Conditioning 6:00
AM Northern Strength Academy
Strength & Conditioning 7:00
AM Northern Strength Academy
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.
Intro to Strength & Conditioning 1:00 PM Northern
Strength Academy
High Performance Academy (for youth athletes 12-18) 3:40
PM Northern Strength Academy
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
Sundays
AM Spinning classes 10:00 AM
True North Spinning at Better Bodies
WELLNESS LISTINGS
Thu Jun 4 + 11 Qigong + Tai Chi on The Wharf 5:30 PM Whitehorse Waterfront Wharf www.taichiyukon.com
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 ProgramYukon 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.
Smart Recovery 7:00 PM
509 Sarah Steele Building a supportive meeting with others seeking recovery help.
AA New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Sacred HeartRear 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 25 Firth Rd Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight? Call 867-6677002 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 1-778-907-2071
Wednesdays
TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) 8:00 AM Closeleigh Manor Common Room Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight? Call 867-334-1725 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, low-barrier, program for women identifying individuals and children. Call 667-2693 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 1-778907-2071
Fridays
Moth & Flame - Bright Light
Morning Meditation Series 9:00
AM Queer Yukon Society - The Cache
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, low-barrier, program for women identifying individuals and children. Call 667-2693 for more info.
AA Whitehorse Group (C, A) 7:00 PM 407 B Ogilvie Street
Al-Anon Meeting 7:00 PM Lutheran Church, 312 Strickland Street. A program to support those whose lives have been affected by alcohol
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, low-barrier, program for women identifying individuals and children. Call 667-2693 for more info.
AA Hospital Meeting 7:00 PM #5 Hospital Rd. Room 1212
Sundays
AA Detox Meeting (O, A)1:00 PM 609 Steele St.
AA Hospital Meeting (O, A) 7:00 PM #5 Hospital Rd. Room 1212
Regular brake fluid changes ensure that a car’s braking system operates safely and effectively. Modern braking systems use brake fluid to transfer the application of the brake pedal down to the front and rear brakes, to bring the vehicle to a stop. The fluid is usually silicone based, which does not compress, giving a solid pedal feel and an increased temperature rating. The downside to using this style of fluid is that it absorbs moisture from the air. Constant braking causes massive amounts of heat to be generated by the braking components, which is then transferred into the fluid. If there is moisture in the fluid, this will decrease the temperature rating of the fluid, and can result in a soft brake pedal and increased stopping distance. Most manufacturers recommend brake fluid changes every 2 years, regardless of kilometres travelled, but it may need to be changed more frequently if the vehicle is operated under abnormal conditions.
“Have You Ever Seen The Rain?” — John Fogerty
“Cherry, Cherry” — Neil Diamond “Forever And Ever, Amen” — Randy Travis
“It’s A Heartache” — Bonnie Tyler
“Mama Tried” — Merle Haggard
“Mr. Tamborine Man” — Bob Dylan “Peaceful Easy Feeling” — The Eagles “The First Cut Is The Deepest” — Sheryl Crow
“Long May You Run” — Neil Young “Ooby Dooby” — Creedence Clearwater Revival
“Color Of The Blues” — George Jones “I Will Always Love You” — Whitney Houston
“Peggy Sue” — Buddy Holly “Memphis, Tennessee”— Chuck Berry “Angie” — The Rolling Stones
“Picture In A Frame” — Moe Bandy
“Pass Me By” — Tanya Tucker
“Rainy Day Woman” — Waylon Jennings “Joy Of My Life” — John Fogerty
“(I’m So) Afraid Of Losing You Again” — Charlie Furlong
“Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain” — Olivia Newton-John
“Deja Vu (All Over Again)” — John Fogerty
“Livin’ On Love” — Alan Jackson
“A Mansion On The Hill” — Hank Williams Sr.
When I was a kid this Elder gave me a Gwich’in name, ”CHIH AHAA.”
Translated it means ”walking ahead.”
Allan Benjamin | CHIH AHAA
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.
