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ay is Cystic Fibrosis (CF) month. A drive through Watson Lake will give you an idea of just how important this month is to our town. Numerous businesses join in “painting the town purple” by decorating windows and doors in purple, the official CF colour. You may also see purple vehicles and one distinctly purple fire hydrant.

The highlight of CF month in Watson Lake is the fifth annual Cystic Fibrosis Walk. You can sponsor a walker, participate in the walk, purchase a T-shirt, or do all three.

The 2017 cystic fibrosis T-shirts are available for $15 at Super A Foods before the walk, or for $20 at Wye Lake Park just before the walk starts.

This year’s walk is scheduled for Saturday, May 27, 2017. Start time is 10 a.m. at Wye Lake Park and the walk is 3.5 km long. Everyone is welcome.

This well-attended event brings out between 150 to 200 supporters each year.

In addition to the walk, there are many opportunities throughout the year to contribute to this amazing cause.

Watson Lake generosity was in full force when an anonymous customer purchased the entire first shipment of stuffed Home Hardware Helpful Hounds. Owners of Watson Lake Home Hardware, Susan and Barry Drury, are contributing $5 from the sale of each Handy and Mandy Hound in support of Cystic Fibrosis. These helpful hounds are restocked and are again available for purchase.

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“Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children and young adults.”

The severity of cystic fibrosis symptoms differs from person to person It is estimated, on average, one in every 3,600 children born will have CF. In the Yukon, at the moment, there are seven known people living with CF out of a population of 37,500; two CF patients have families from Watson Lake.

CF can wreak havoc on the digestive system, and consists of ongoing infection in the lungs.

This infection eventually leads to loss of lung funcPHOTO: Blausen.com staff. tion and death. There is Medical gallery of Blausen Medical 2014. no cure.

Over the years various new treatments have extended the life expectancy of CF patients. Life exIt is estimated, on average, pectancy in 1990 was 37 years old, whereas now, about half the CF one in every 3,600 children population is living until 50 years born will have CF old. This is a marked improvement and gives hope to families dealing The Watson Lake Chapter of the with this devastating disease.

Money collected for the CF Cystic Fibrosis Foundation holds fundraising events throughout the Foundation continues to fund reyear. These include bartending for search into new treatments and many of the community events hopefully, eventually, a cure.

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“We raise more money per cap- teer, advocate or donate, check ita than anywhere else in Western out the Cystic Fibrosis Canada Canada,” Erin Labonte proudly website at www.CysticFibrosis.ca. states. She is the director of Cyst- Everyone is welcome.

In addition to the walk, there ic Fibrosis Canada: Yukon Chapter.

“We have raised over $100,000 are many opportunities throughin the past five years with over out the year to contribute to this $50,000 of that coming from Wat- amazing cause. son Lake.”

According to Cystic Fibrosis Canada, the disease is the most Faye Dobek is a writer based in Watson Lake, Yukon. common fatal genetic disease,

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There is Always Time for Soda Pony

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Whitehorse duo Soda Pony celebrate the release of their second CD with a concert on June 3 at the Elks Lodge

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t is a typical Sunday evening in Whitehorse, and the Whitehorse two-piece alternative rock band Soda Pony is hard at work rehearsing and perfecting material for their upcoming CD release show in June.

They have just finished the recording and mixing process of their second full-length album, aptly called Sophomore, and are eager to showcase their latest efforts and ongoing progress.

Since their formation in 2013, Soda Pony has become an integral part of the local music scene, and one of the best-known acts in town. Guitarist, organist and vocalist Aiden Tentrees and drummer, key-bassist and vocalist Patrick Hamilton got their start in the field of live performance playing with Aiden’s uncle Gordie Tentrees. They have come a long way since then, now each appearing onstage with several different musical groups.

In addition to Soda Pony, Tentrees can be seen with acid rock trio The Sputnik Experiment and folk-rock quintet The Ukes of Hazard, while Hamilton lends his musicianship to alternative rock group The Cryptozoologist and multi-stylist Ryan McNally.

As busy as the two musicians are, there is always time for Soda Pony, and after a short commun-

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ities tour through the Yukon in May where they visited Watson Lake, Teslin and Carcross, the performers have a healthy level of confidence for the tackling of their next obstacle.

Sophomore will serve as a follow-up to 2014’s The Self-Titled Debut Album, as well as a landmark in the band’s career, showing how far the dedicated musicians have taken their talents.

“The new album has better production… it’s more fleshed out,” Hamilton says. With Hamilton operating a recording studio alongside his father, he and Tentrees are able to spend much more time recording than most local bands, as studio fees are not a worry.

The new Soda Pony record has been in the works since as early as 2015. “There was no rush,” Tentrees says. “We took it slow and careful. We didn’t settle for anything we didn’t want.”

Because the band gave themselves so much time to work on their new recordings, they were able to do a thorough selection process, weeding out songs they felt did not fit, and ending up with their nine favourite tracks.

“They’re newer songs,” Tentrees says, noting that the album will feature material that has been performed live and that audiences

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Friendship: Soda Pony is Aiden Tentrees and Patrick Hamilton.

They have been playing together since their early teens are already familiar with.

He says the songs that made it onto Sophomore are Soda Pony’s “best tunes of the past two years.”

Neither member can pick a single favourite track from the album, as each individual tune has been given its own special treatment and hours upon hours of labour.

Tentrees and Hamilton last hosted their own event as Soda Pony in December, where they put on a prom night themed concert in The Old Fire Hall - which sold out.

With the confidence and experience of knowing they can organize their own gig and make it a success, the musicians are ready to put on a similar type of event with their upcoming album release concert, which will take place Saturday, June 3 at 9 p.m. at The Elks Lodge. It is an all ages show, and it will be thrift-themed; attendees are encouraged to dress the tackiest they can.

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many of Whitehorse’s concert venues, this is their first time performing at The Elks Lodge.

“We’re excited to play in a place we’ve never played in before,” says Hamilton. He and Tentrees are also pleased that the event will be open to all ages.

“There’s not too much music for youth right now,” Hamilton says.

They believe that young people should be given the chance to experience the music being made in their own hometown.

Soda Pony’s all-ages concert celebrating the release of Sophomore takes place Saturday, June 3 at 9 p.m. The Elks Lodge is located at 401 Hawkins St. in downtown Whitehorse.

Soda Pony is on Facebook at Facebook.com/Soda Pony and tickets for the CD release show are available on eventbrite.ca Manus Hopkins is a Whitehorsebased journalism student and musician.

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hitehorse might be the site of the northernmost East Coast kitchen party in Canada this summer.

On Friday, May 26, the Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre will serve as the venue for a Rotary Club dinner featuring fresh Prince Edward Island lobster and Celtic tunes, courtesy of Keitha Clark and the Sláinte North band.

The event has been one of the biggest fundraisers for the Whitehorse Rotary Rendezvous Club, but it’s been on a two-year hiatus. Rotarian Reba Parris says the event requires a lot volunteer effort and, with just 27 members, the club was stretched too thin to put it together in recent years.

This year however, Parris, who joined the Club two years ago, stepped up and said she’d assume the role of Head of the Lobster Kitchen Party Committee for the 21st annual event.

It’s an important fundraiser for the Club, she says, and one that has always sold out in the past.

Without it, the Club still has two major annual fundraisers (including the Wine Festival and Artshare), but members really wanted to be able to bring back the dinner and contribute even more to the organizations and causes they support.

“We’re big on clean water and child and maternal health. Literacy is a big pillar for us,” says Parris.

One of the organizations the Club supports is ShelterBox, a Canadian international disaster relief charity that delivers emergency shelter and aid to those affected by disaster worldwide. In the past, the club assisted with shelters in Nepal after the earthquakes there in 2015.

Reba Parris loads her plate at the 17th annual lobster dinner

PHOTO: courtesy of Peter Turner “Even though we’re an international organization, we wanted to make sure that most of the proceeds from this are staying in our community,” she says.

For that reason, many of the funds raised by the dinner will go to the Dictionary Project, which provides dictionaries in Yukon classrooms, and the Yukon Imagination Library, which provides free books to all Yukon children up to the age of five.

The Club also regularly supports a number of scholarships for Yukon College students in the medical field, and in the food and beverage program.

Parris says this year’s event will be a return to form, with a few small changes.

“This is different because there will be music and an open jam,” she says. “That’s where the party comes in.”

Attendees are encouraged to bring instruments. After the band plays a few sets, they’ll welcome audience members to come up and have some fun.

Additionally, there will be a silent auction featuring items including gift cards for massages, a

Fountain Tire gift card for $250, and more. Parris says the Club usually expects the auction to generate around $3,000 to $5,000, and they tend to make it because of the number of local businesses that are eager to contribute great items.

“The community of Whitehorse is so receptive, and they’re so willing, and they’re so giving,” she says. “For us, it’s a fundraiser, and that’s something that can’t be ignored. But it’s a fun party as well. I really want it to be a relaxed, fun environment, and raise some money on the side, that’s great too.”

The 21st Lobster Dinner and Kitchen Party takes place on Friday, May 26 at the Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre. It begins at 5:30 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m.

Tickets are $60 each and can be purchased at the front desk at the Yukon Inn. Capacity is 260. For more information check out the Rendezvous Rotary Club website or you can find them on Facebook.

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n February, Sid Van der Meer received the History Maker Award presented by the Yukon Historical and Museums Association. The History Maker Award is presented to an individual, organization or business for outstanding contributions to Yukon heritage.

Sadly, Sid was unable to attend the ceremony at the Yukon Archives, however, his daughter Janet graciously accepted the award in his honour. Sid had a good chuckle when he heard that the Minister of Tourism had said he was retiring! With no intentions on retiring anytime soon, the 80-year-old (come May 28th) is still going strong as the Supervisor of the Visitor Information Centre in Beaver Creek.

This year the Yukon Historical Museums Association chose two History Makers, Sid and Dr. Ruth Gotthard.

The Helen Couch Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to The North and the First World War Conference Committee. The Innovation, Education, and Community Engagement Award was presented to Peter Long; and the Heritage Conservation Project of the Year Award was presented to the Village of Mayo. Congratulations to all!

I had nominated Grandpa Sid for the History Maker Award because I felt it suiting for him – and for the Yukon to show their appreciation towards his dedication of telling Yukon history.

Sid is by far one of the most entertaining and knowledge-

a few more preparations to the museum, he has already been conducting tours and welcoming visitors.

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Keep an eye out for an announcement for a barbecue at the museum in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Alaska Highway.

Sid van der Meer has collected treasures all his life and this passion has given Beaver Creek’s its very own Museum.

Here Sid recounts stories to his granddaughter Teresa Vander Meer-Chasse.

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Forever Friends

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inally summer is back!!!

I’m so excited but yet… I’d rather not be. It doesn’t sound right when I say it like that, but maybe my story will help this make a little more sense.

This has been a busy year. The beginning of the spring was rough and I had a feeling it would get worse. I have a lot of dancing coming up to prepare for our June shows. My dance school presented a contemporary show.

I was on stage along with many others!

Having just finished the May show we are jumping right into the June show.

But for now, I just have a story to tell…

The beginning of spring started off unexpectedly, here’s why. On April 14th, when the roads were clear and dry, I took my beloved horse, Hollywood, out for a little ride. Well it wasn’t little it was basically four hours, but yah know. We walked around on the roads and checked out the highway like we always do.

He had quite a bit of fun. Personally I don’t think he wanted to go home at all… but, that feeling changed.

We stayed on the side of the road for about five to 10 minutes.

He enjoyed the warm breeze brushing through his mane, and the peaceful sound of walking through the dry grass. It was very peaceful.

I was looking around and scouting out the ditch on the other side, I was just about to turn Hollywood around so we could go home before dark, when an unusual, black figure caught my eye.

I stopped in fright and looked straight at the figure. Black bear.

I calmly spoke to Hollywood to move along, he did but then a scent of bear came to him as he lifted his head.

Oh dear! He started running straight home with me still on his back. After a distance we walked the rest of the way. I didn’t want him to run at all because of his age, his bone structure and he hasn’t ran for pretty much a whole win-

ter and all fall. This wasn’t good.

But we got home safely and had a good long time alone together in the pen. We had a good day.

That night I went to a friend’s house to spend the night. It was now April the 15th. In the morning I visited for a little bit, then went home to see Hollywood. When I got home, I found my grandparents putting a horse blanket on his back.

“Why are they putting the blanket on without my permission?” I muttered to myself. They said he wasn’t doing well, and that he was ill. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.

I went down and stayed with him for a little bit, patting him and just hoping he would be okay.

Then 45 minutes later I apologized to Hollywood for the way this was happening then I left to do homework. It was a really slow, boring day. Around bed time (10-ish) I laid awake in bed thinking about Hollywood. “I hope he’ll get better soon.”

I couldn’t stop thinking, how is he ill? Next morning I woke up and went straight to Hollywood to give him a treat. I checked his food to see what there was and I wasn’t happy with what I saw. He hardly touched it. I didn’t know what to do. Later I went to do some chores around my cabin, then the time came. I had to go to dance. When I came back I didn’t go see Hollywood. I was exhausted and had to do a few things before bed.

On Tuesday, April 18th, I woke up and did my homework right away. Later around 11 o’clock I wanted to see Hollywood. I found out that he hadn’t been eating since the 14th. I didn’t understand why he would starve himself, but I didn’t want to go to deep into a thought that would be very upsetting.

I stayed with Hollywood for a few hours, cried a little, laughed a little when he did something funny, then broke down crying when I felt his back, he had lost so much weight.

Then I went down the Mendenhall Restaurant and got a puppy

Hollywood 27 years of age, given to me as a companion, died as my hero and much more that was free. I wasn’t allowed to, but I did it anyway, for Hollywood. I knew how Hollywood did like dogs but I wanted one for the both of us. I kept the pup in my room on my bed snugs in a blanket. Then I went to meet my grandparents at a neighbour’s house.

When we got back I rushed to the cabin and stayed in there finishing a project, making a blanket. Later, my grandma screamed my name.

I rushed to put on my shoes and ran outside. I looked toward Hollywood’s pen and found him lying on the ground. I screamed and immediately cried, rushing to his side. My grandparents got him up while I ran to a neighbour’s house for help.

When the neighbour got to our house, Hollywood was up and standing without the blanket on, I hurried to the halter my grandmother put on him and started brushing his neck.

I insisted we call a vet once our neighbour mentioned it. He did, and I stayed with Hollywood walking him around with our neighbour. We brushed him out and made sure he didn’t lie down again.

Two hours later the vet showed up and checked him out. Then… the bad news. I had to let my horse go, he was getting old and he was sick. I had to let him go… I couldn’t

right away I knew what it was for. He came to see us. A few minutes later when me and Hollywood were alone I told Hollywood he’ll get better then we could go on an ever lasting journey together.

He snickered and remained still with his head in my lap.

The vet gave him a drug that would make him fall asleep. As Hollywood was falling asleep trying to keep his eyes open, I told him I loved him, and I am so sorry he was ill. But then kissed him and said he’d get PHOTOS: Destiny Clennett better.

Right before he I love you Hollywood, my boy. fell asleep I whispered goodbye You were an amazing friend and my friend, along with another kiss companion, and that you will remain. then backed away as my grandWe are friends forever, never father shot him.

I know this story seems intense apart… maybe in distance… but and long, but this is how much never in HEART. It’s hard to let go, Hollywood meant to me. We were but that’s the way life goes. We all a pair of peas in a pod, we took have to let go of things we don’t leaps and bounds that no one could measure in miles… We were our want to. You’ll always be with me own, we knew each other’s fears, forever, just… I can’t see you, we couldn’t go anywhere without can’t ride you, or can’t play our each other when I was home, we could never be apart. We knew games. And that’s what’s hard each other then we knew our self let him go. I wasn’t ready. I still we were the best of friends. He needed my best friend. saved my life before just as much But I knew it was the right as I saved his… but… then this had choice. So I let him lie down on to happen. I didn’t want it to end his own and fell to my knees feel- but, he was 27 going on 28. For ing weak and crushed. a horse that’s kind of old. But I’ll I took off the halter and lifted never forget him, never forget the his head onto my knees. He was journeys we’ve had, and all the in pain and I could see it in his ups and downs driving along in our eyes. He needed to rest. And it life. was his time. I stayed with him for about four hours, patting him and talking to him, bringing up memDestiny Clennett is a young ories. I promised I’d never leave Vuntut Gwich’in. She I lives his side. Which I didn’t. I apoloon a small farm and dances gized for never being around when classical ballet for a living. he needed me and always busy at Her hobbies are dance and dance or somewhere else. being with Hollywood. She is My grandmother had made a passionate about her people call to a friend. He showed up, and connecting to the land.

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Whitehorse EVENTS Tue, May, 30 Top 40 Dance Tunz with Jon Steel 9:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Tue, May, 30 Yukon Live Music - Ginger Jam 10:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler room Until May, 26, L’école Émilie-Tremblay Primary Students Yukon Arts Centre In the fully electric jam session with PA system, drum kit and guitars provided to musicians.

Youth Gallery, the works of art were made Featuring guest co-hosts and performers. throughout the 2016-2017 school year and Wed, May, 31 Arts in the Park - Vanier Jazz explore different mediums and techniques Combo 11:30 AM LePage Park Free lunch that encourage creativity! hour concert at the park Until, May, 26 Art Exhibit - Joyce Majiski Opening - Perambulations Yukon Artists at Wed, May, 31 Arts in the Park - Ted Hot Work Gallery Perambulations, a show of new Chili Peppers 7:00 PM LePage Park Free evening concert at the park works by Joyce Majiski at Yukon Artists at Work Gallery. The show runs until May 26th. Wed, May, 31 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 PM Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

333-9877 Until May, 31, Mark Preston - White Space Wed, May, 31 Jamaoke With Jackie 10:00 Yukon Arts Centre Mark is a multidisciplinary PM Jarvis Street Saloon artist who works in a variety of mediums.

His contemporary pieces are inspired by minimalism and abstraction.

Wed, May, 24, Painting Party! 10:00 AM Until Jun, 1, Art Exhibit: Maeve O’Neill CPAWS Volunteer and help paint to the Sanger - Tree Line Arts Underground Tree CPAWS office. No painting experience is Line in the Edge Gallery, Each image is necessary, and we’ll provide all the supplies taken from an excursion in regions near to you’ll need. Lunch provided.

Whitehorse. Each watercolour has been Wed, May, 24, Spanish Conversation framed by the artist.

Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Until Jun, 1, Art Exhibition - John Steins: Administration Building Join us inside the New Work Arts Underground Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Mon, May, 29, - Jun, 2, Arts In Park Visual Wed, May, 24, Centennial Dinner 6:00 Artist: Harresson Tanner LePage Park PM MacBride Museum In celebration of 50 Until Jun, 28, Art Exhibit - George Black years of the W.D, 1967 Centennial Dinner reand the Yukon Boys Arts Underground In creation. Dress in 1960s attire. the Hougen Heritage Gallery Wed, May, 24, Lawrence Hill at Yukon Public Libraries 7:30 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre The Illegal: Refugees in the Wed, May, 24 Arts in the Park - Bingo Bon- Imagination and in the Real World, author Lawrence Hill describes the research he go Boogie Band 11:30 AM LePage Park is undertaking this year and in 2018, and Free lunch hour concert at the park Wed, May, 24 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 welcomes all research tips.

Wed, May, 24, Chamber Choir Rehearsal PM Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

7:45 PM Vanier Catholic Secondary Spring Wed, May, 24 Karaoke with DJ Carlo 9:00 2017 session for this auditioned a capella PM Jarvis Street Saloon choir for mixed voices, call, or email to Thu, May, 25 Arts in the Park - Hélène Beaulieu 11:30 AM LePage Park Free lunch schedule an audition or for more information.

667-7049 hour concert at the park Wed, May, 24, Hump Day Trivia 9:00 PM Thu, May, 25 Jam Night with Scott Maynard 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Thu, May, 25, Shared Wisdom - Mass Inn Blanket Exercise 9:30 AM Kwanlin Dun Thu, May, 25 Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM Cultural Centre An interactive learning Jarvis Street Saloon experience designed to broaden deeper Thu, May, 25 Yukon Live Music - Ginger Jam 10:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler room understanding on the history of Indigenous Peoples and Canada. Arrive 15 minutes prior fully electric jam session with PA system, to the start time for preparation, Participants drum kit and guitars provided to musicians. ages 12+ Featuring guest co-hosts and performers.

Thu, May, 25, Fireweed Community Market Fri, May, 26 Arts in the Park - BJ McLean Outdoor Market 3:00 PM Shipyards Park 11:30 AM LePage Park Free lunch hour Local produce, baked goods, live plants, concert at the park Fri, May, 26 Yukon Musician: Anne Turner local meats, Yukon art, crafted treasures and more 6:00 PM Westmark Whitehorse Jazz and Thu, May, 25, Chess Corner 6:30 PM Easy Listening Whitehorse Public Library Chess played Fri, May, 26 Open Mic with Patrick upstairs at the Library, beginners welcome, Jacobson 8:30 PM Town & Mountain Hotel welcome to bring your own ‘lucky’ board.

Fri, May, 26 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in Everyone welcome to sit in on this game of the Boiler Room Sat, May, 27 Ukes of Hazard Live 10:00 AM strategy.

Thu, May, 25, Just Dance gets Baked 7:00 Bailey’s Pub And Grill PM Baked Cafe Your chance to hear Funk/ Sat, May, 27 National Drone Day 3:00 Hip-hop/Reggae/House whilst eating delish PM Splintered Craft “National Drone Music cake and drinking a few local beers. Special Day is a Canada-wide celebration of guest DJ SWEET JONES! experimental, ambient, and drone music, and will be celebrated in every province and Fri, May, 26, - 27, Legion Yard Sale Legion Yard Sale Find some treasures at the territory.”

Legion’s yard sale! Or if you have treasures, Sat, May, 27 Spongecola Jeepney Tour you can donate them! All monies raised go 2017 6:00 PM Westmark Whitehorse A towards the Legion. popular rock band from the Philippines will Fri, May, 26, Dusk’a Friday Language perform in Whitehorse to bring Filipinos in Yukon closer to their original home. General Lunches 12:00 PM Duska Head Start and Family Learning Center Bring a bag lunch Admission, tickets at the door.

Sat, May, 27 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in and come learn Southern Tutchone with our special guest speakers. Call Erin Pauls the Boiler Room for more information 633-7816. All Kwanlin Sat, May, 27 Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM citizens and staff are welcome!

Jarvis Street Saloon Fri, May, 26, Fermented Foodies Culture Sat, May, 27 Ukes of Hazard Beach Party Club 5:00 PM Farmer Roberts Every last 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Featuring Friday of the month, in the tea room, come beach balls, bikinis, grass skirts and learn or bring some to share. pineapples.

Fri, May, 26, Repair Cafe at YuKonstruct Sun, May, 28 Open Mic Night 3:00 PM 98 6:00 PM YuKonstruct Makerspace Hotel Fri, May, 26, Engage Worship Nights 7:00 Sun, May, 28 Hélène Beaulieu in Concert PM Bethany Church The last Friday of the 7:00 PM House Concert month with other youth and Young adults Mon, May, 29 Arts in the Park - Nich Mah to engage the living God in worship and Duo 11:30 AM LePage Park Free lunch hour ministry! Email info@bethanychurch.ca for concert at the park more information.

Mon, May, 29 Cafe des Voix 7:00 PM Sat, May, 27, Alexander Technique Class Westmark Whitehorse Come out and enjoy 11:00 AM Selkirk Elementary School Identify the singers of Cafe des Voix presenting and lose the harmful habits you have built up jazz standards with a wonderful array of over a lifetime of stress and learn to move community singers. more freely. Will be held in the Selkirk Gym, Mon, May, 29 Ladies Night with DJ Carlo Contact Barbara Chamberlin at 667-4059 or 9:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon bcyukon@mac.com to register.

Tue, May, 30 Arts in the Park - Two Piano Sat, May, 27, Expedition Yukon - 50 Years Tornado 11:30 AM LePage Park Free lunch Later 5:30 PM MacBride Museum In 1967 hour concert at the park as part of Canada’s Centennial celebrations,

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the Alpine Club of Canada made a series of expeditions to the Centennial Range Peaks in the St. Elias Mountain Range in the Yukon.

See the film in celebration of this inspiring climb.

Sat, May, 27, Crib Tournament 6:15 PM Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 Crib tournaments every Saturday - Member and non-members welcome.

Sun, May, 28, 5th Annual Walk to Make CF History 12:00 PM Rotary Peace Park Registration starts at noon, and our walk around the Millennium Trail starts at 1:00pm, with food and fun to follow!

Sun, May, 28, Whitehorse Scrabble Club 1:00 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Are you a wordy person, put your words to the test and join the Scrabble Club. Must be 19+ Sun, May, 28, Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 PM Arts Underground Non-instructed open studio. Participants are welcome to use the studio’s tools and equipment; clay and some tools are available for purchase. Every Sunday except long weekends. $5/hour.

Sun, May, 28, We Can’t Make the Same Mistake Twice 7:30 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre A landmark documentary with an introduction from Cindy Blackstock, subject of the film and Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada. Entry is by pay-whatyou-can.

Mon, May, 29, - 30, Re-Visioning Justice in the Yukon Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Key note speaker Dr. Cindy Blackstock, for more information call 344-2419.

Mon, May, 29, Free drop-in computer labs 10:00 AM Yukon Learn Free Drop-In Computer Lab for Self Directed Studies A tutor/Instructor will be available on site to assist you. 867-668-6280 or toll free: 888668-6280 Fax: 867-633-4576 Mon, May, 29, GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 PM Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome. For more information email: tjbowlby@gmail.com Mon, May, 29, Euchre Night 6:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Mon, May, 29, Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre 20th Anniversary 7:00 PM Beringia Centre Keynote speaker John Storer, former Yukon Palaeontologist, and others will share their stories about making the centre a reality. 667-8855 Tue, May, 30, Be More Than a Bystander 5:00 PM The Old Fire Hall Meet and Greet at 5 pm, Presentation at 5:45 pm.Snacks and refreshments will be served. An interactive evening with a star athlete!

Wed, May, 31, Find Your Call: Bringing the Truth & Reconciliation Calls to Action to Life 8:30 AM Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre Participants to translate the TRC’s recommendations and Calls to Action into meaningful action steps in the workplace and the community.Register by May 21.

Email humanrights@yhrc.yk.ca for more information.

Wed, May, 31, Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Wed, May, 31, Chamber Choir Rehearsal 7:45 PM Vanier Catholic Secondary Spring 2017 session for this auditioned a capella choir for mixed voices, call, or email to schedule an audition or for more information.

667-7049 Wed, May, 31, Hump Day Trivia 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room

families are welcome - “It takes a community to raise a child” For more information call 393-3775 Thu, May, 25, Wilderness Wellness Expeditions 3:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Sessions run after school every Thursday until June 15th, call Jayme at 633-7683 or Jill at 667-3759 for more information.

Sat, May, 27, - Jul, 15, Yukon Summer Music Camp - Registration Open Whitehorse, Yukon All ages camp; from beginners to professionals – everyone can find a perfect class. Camp runs from July 31 - Aug 5. Call to register or for more information. 332-YMCS (9627) Sat, May, 27, Family Free Play Drop-in 10:00 AM Family Literacy Centre 668-8698 /668-6535 This drop-in includes story time, free play and interactive activities. All Ages Welcome Sat, May, 27, Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Family Day 1:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Traditional Games, Storytelling, Elders Present. Meals provided with refreshments. All ages welcome.

Location changes call 633-7688 for details.

Sat, May, 27, Family Drop In 3:00 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 9 and under, must be accompanied by a parent.

Call 668-4794 or email info@polarettes.org for more information.

Mon, May, 29, Baby Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Appropriate for ages 6 - 24 months & caregiver, Free drop-in.

Tue, May, 30, Science Magic Shipyards Park All ages. Have fun with science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. Lets stretch our minds and grow, free and drop in! Two times during the day at 1:30 - 2:30 pm and 3:15 - 4:00 pm.

Wed, May, 31, Yukon Hockey Academy Registration Canada Games Centre The Academy is open to players 8 – 18 years of age. ! On-ice instructors and will focus on power skating and compete.

Wed, May, 31, Toddler Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Appropriate for 2 - 4 yrs. of age & caregiver, Free drop-in.

Wed, May, 31, Dancing Through Life 2017 -Super Feater Show 7:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Kids Hip Hop 2, Breakdance 2,3, Jazz 2,3, Teen Hip Hop RecBeauty and the Beast (EMYS, Ballet 1/2/3, Adult ballet) EMYS Production (including Krush Groove & Freshest Kids)

MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS

Wed, May, 24, Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 AM Sport Yukon Supportive members will help you develop your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Wed, May, 24, Grief and Frontline Professions 9:00 AM Yukon Archives This two day workshop offers an in-depth look at how we grieve Skills and resources for supporting others through loss, practical tools for reducing stress and finding balance in your professional life. Email administrator@hospiceyukon.net or call 6677429 to register.

Wed, May, 24, Tennis Yukon AGM 6:00 PM Sport Yukon Help us grow tennis in the territory! Tennis Yukon is looking for new board members and volunteers. All are welcome to attend.

Wed, May, 24, Planning Meeting 7:00 PM Whitehorse United Church 50th Anniversary of Braeburn Lake Christian Camp,Planning meeting, We’d love to have your ideas. Info Mondays - Friday Family Free Play Drop668-4629. in 12:30pm Saturdays 10-2pm. Family Thu, May, 25, - 28, Shriners Conference Literacy Centre 668-8698 /668-6535 This Yukon Convention Bureau 300 Delegates drop-in includes reading time, free play and Welcome visitors we are pleased to host you, interactive activities. All Ages Welcome.. thank you for choosing Yukon.

Wed, May, 24, Saxophone or Jazz Thu, May, 25, Grief and Frontline improv Lessons Whitehorse, Yukon From Professions 9:00 AM Yukon Archives This beginners to advanced, kids and adults, two day workshop offers an in-depth look Saxophone technics, sound, reading, music at how we grieve Skills and resources for theory, improvisation, etc. Email Olivier de Colombel at olivier.de.colombel@gmail.com supporting others through loss, practical tools for reducing stress and finding or call 333-2338. balance in your professional life. Email Wed, May, 24, Toddler Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Appropriate for administrator@hospiceyukon.net or call 6677429 to register.

2 - 4 yrs. of age & caregiver, Free drop-in.

Thu, May, 25, Dusk’a Head-Start - Monthly Thu, May, 25, Sundogs Toastmasters Club 12:00 PM Sport Yukon A lunch time session Luncheon 11:30 AM Duska Head Start and Family Learning Center Please join us to learn the skills, practice the speaking, to celebrate our children’s success each receive the feedback to improve your public month! The food is GREAT, our salmon have speaking, communication and leadership hatched and the children will be signing skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 a traditional Southern Tutchone song. All toastmastersyukon@gmail.com

KIDS & FAMILIES

Thu, May, 25, Midnight Sun Toastmasters Club 5:30 PM Yukon College Room A2714.

An after work meeting to help you gain confidence in public speaking, improve communication and add to your leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Thu, May, 25, Cross Country Yukon 2017 AGM 5:30 PM Canada Games Centre In the boardroom Thu, May, 25, Legion General Meetings 6:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Thu, May, 25, FASSY Parent/Caregiver Support Meeting 6:30 PM FASSY 393-4948 Thu, May, 25, Active Trails Whitehorse Association AGM 7:00 PM Sport Yukon In boardroom #2, all welcome!

Sat, May, 27, Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Coffee Discussion Group 9:30 AM Emergency Measures Organization YARA’s breakfast at the A&W. Casual event.

Hams from outside the Yukon often join.

Sat, May, 27, Hockey Yukons AGM 12:00 PM Coast High Country Inn Sat, May, 27, Family Law Workshop Series - For the Sake of the Children 1:00 PM Westmark Whitehorse Learn about family lawResolve legal issues Explore ways to relate to the other parent and the effects of separation or divorce on adults and children Call 667-3066 to register.

Mon, May, 29, BYTE 2016-17 AGM 4:30 PM BYTE A free BBQ and hear about what we’ve been up to over the last year! We’ll also be looking back at our 2014-2017 strategic plan and looking ahead to 2018 Tue, May, 30, Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce AGM 11:30 AM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Email Business@ whitehorsechamber.ca for more information.

Wed, May, 31, Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 AM Sport Yukon Supportive members will help you develop your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Wed, May, 31, Humane Society Yukon AGM 7:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library

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Wednesday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Porter Creek Step meeting (CM) 8:00 PM Our Lady of Victory No Puffin (CM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave Thursday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance.

Polar Group (OM) 7:30 PM Sarah Steele Building, 66210 - 6th Ave Friday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Yukon Unity Group Meeting 1:30 PM #4 Hospital Road Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 305 Wood Street - Back Entrance.

Saturday Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM Sarah Steele Building, 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Women’s Meeting (CM, NS) 2:30 PM Whitehorse General Hospital (across from emergency) Hospital Meeting Whitehorse General Hospital (OM NS) 7:00 pm - Hospital Board Meeting.

Sunday Detox Meeting (OM NS) 1:00 PM Sarah Steel Bldg. 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Hospital Meeting (OM NS) 7:00 PM Whitehorse General Hospital Monday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave Tuesday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Ugly Duckling Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave. Juste Pour Aujourd’hui (OM, NS) 7:00 PM 4141B 4th Ave. Phone: AA 1-877-364-7277 (24 hours a day)

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May 18 – June 22, 2017 TOMOYO IHAYA (VANCOUVER, BC) EYES WATER FIRE Opening reception Thursday May 19, 7:30pm

FOCUS GALLERY Exhibi� ons

JOHN STEINS: WORK >> in the Yukon Art NEW Society Gallery: THE SEVEN TEXTILE On until May 27ARTISTS “How Does it Felt” Exhibi�on closes December 1st, 2012

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>> in the Hougen Heritage Gallery: MAEVE O’NEILL SANGER: YUKON ARCHIVES Archival Gold: Favourites from the Vault TREE LINE Exhibi�on closes January 26, 2013

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Tuesday, May 23 at 7pm THE ILLEGAL: REFUGEES IN THE IMAGINATION AND IN THE REAL WORLD Bestselling, multiple award-winning novelist, essayist and screenwriter Lawrence Hill will discuss his most recent novel The Illegal, KIAC Ballroom

FREE Entrepreneur’s Speaker Series June 1 @ 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Join the (co)space Team as we proudly highlight the entrepreneurial genius of two of Whitehorse’s favorite women. Erin & Emily started Rivers to Ridges, an outdoor, nature-based programs for children, families and adults. Their year-round programming is designed and guided by certified teachers and experienced outdoor educators. The Rivers to Ridges educational philosophy is built on the concept.

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SUMMER KID CAMPS

WILD AND WOOLLY ART CAMP WITH MESHELL MELVIN Ages 7-12 (5 days) July 17-21, 9am-4pm $325 + GST

STORIES ARTFULLY TOLD WITH MESHELL MELVIN Ages 7-12 (5 days) August 7-11, 9am-4pm $325 + GST

Programs Arts Underground / Yukon Art Society 867-667-4080 ext 22

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Ages 7-12 (5 days) July 3-7, 9am-4pm $325 + GST

May 27th, 7 – 11pm DRONE DAY Continuous live performances, projections, and film featuring Keilan Aplin-Siegal, Tonight the Moon, Dan Sokolowski, Charity Justrabo, Matthew Sarty, Nina Vroeman, James Healey, Carly Woolner, David Cox, Peter Cox, Meg Walker, DNA KIT, and more.

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May 25th at 7:30 AN ENCORE SCREENING OF FILMS MADE BY DAWSONITES AT THE 2017 DCISFF Films by Curtis, Davis, Douglas, Healey(C), Healey(J), Langille, Keating, Verkley, and more! $8 Members, Seniors, Students, $10 General Public

We Can’t Make the Same Mistake Twice Sunday, May 28, 7:30pm Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre In this documentary, distinguished filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin focuses her lens on the landmark discrimination case filed by the Assembly of First Nations and the Child and Family Caring Society of Canada against Indian Affairs and Northern Development Canada in 2007. Obomsawin exposes injustices to the community by showing how the child and welfare services provided to them are vastly inferior to the services available to other Canadian children, while giving voice to the childcare workers at the heart of the battle.

(2016, Canada, 160 min) Admission: Pay what you can.

Executive Director of First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada and subject of the film, Dr. Cindy Blackstock will introduce the film. / YukonFilmSociety

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Challenging Our ideas

May is Sexualized Assault Prevention month in Canada

Come prepa red to get wet an d show off your skills!

by Reem Girgrah May is Sexualized Assault Prevention month in Canada. Across the country educational campaigns are being organized in the efforts to end sexualized assault in Canada. In the Yukon – and particularly in Whitehorse – the theme this year is Flip the Script.

Organizations involved in event planning this year include: the Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre, Les EssentiElles EssentiElles, Whitehorse Aboriginal Women’s Circle, Yukon Status of Women Council, Boys and Girls Club of Yukon, BYTE: Bringing Youth Towards Equality, Yukon Women’s Transition Home Society, and White Ribbon Yukon.

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Buttons collected from past Sexualized Assault Prevention Month events PHOTO: Reem Girgrah

lenge our internalized ideas of sexualized assault and make sure that we are providing positive social responses.

For information about upcoming events in Whitehorse please refer to the website www.EndViolenceYukon.ca.

Reem Girgrah works at the Yukon Status of Women Council as the Court Watch Yukon Volunteer Coordinator and on the Outreach Van through Blood Ties Four Directions. She is an active member of the Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre and the Canadian Council of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination through the City of Whitehorse.

for ages 6-12: Teddy, Cub & Brown Bear squads

Tuesday, June 13 - 6-7 pm Wed. June 14 4-5 pm for our 2017-18 swim season

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

STAINED GLASS ARTWORK for the atrium of the ST. ELIAS CONVENTION CENTRE The Art Acquisition Selection Committee, on behalf of the Village Of Haines Junction, invites proposals from artists for a piece of stained glass artwork to be placed in a window of the Atrium of the St. Elias Convention Centre.

Information packages may be obtained from the Village of Haines Junction Municipal Office in the St. Elias Convention Centre or from the Village Website at www.hainesjunctionyukon.com.

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From here I switched to the concern for their daughter. Why stop at talking to her about safety? Let her know that if she experiences sexualized assault that it’s not her fault. That you will believe her. That you will support her in whatever she decides to do in order to heal from experiencing this violation of her trust and her body.

There is no question that this also applies to their son if they experience sexualized violence.

We know that the majority of people who have experienced sexualized assault tend to disclose first to someone they trust. A positive social response of believing and supporting the individual in that moment of disclosure is critical to what they decide to do next.

For example whether the decide to pursue charges or deal with the experience by their own standards of seeking assistance, such as seeking medical attention or counselling.

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hen I meet someone new, I am used to being asked what I do for a living. The answer to that question inevitably leads to deeper discussions about the issue of violence against women.

A few months ago I had conversation that sat with me for a long time. It started as a discussion about sexualized violence in the news and then focused more on the Yukon.

However, this time it was different. This time it was a parent who was sharing with me their fear for their daughter. They were trying to figure out how to keep her protected from experiencing sexualized assault.

Safe partying and red flags for her to be aware of came up as options. Then the parent brought up their frustration that regardless of these measures put into place, the reality is who women who experience sexualized assault often know their assailant.

They seemed defeated for a moment and then spoke of their hope to raise their son to protect her. The social worker in me was scrambling to figure out a way to reframe what they was talking about. Clearly they felt disturbed by the idea that their daughter was potentially at risk and that as a parent they could feel powerless to protect her. So I started “flipping the script,” so to speak.

Rather than focussing on how their son could function as a protector, we talked about the potential to teach their son about respect for women, and everyone else along the gender spectrum, for that matter – especially if they develop a sexual relationship. In retrospect, I wish I had also addressed talking about consent.

How does one know if the person they are having sexualized contact with is actually experiencing pleasure and still consenting?

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Seasonal Recipes with Sydney Oland

Stir Fried Eggplant with Ginger, Sesame and Steak E

ggplant is a great way to bulk out a stir fry with something meaty and satisfying that’s not actually meat. Japanese eggplants are long and thin and tend to not have the bitter under notes that European eggplant might. They do a great job of taking on the bright and savory notes of ginger and sesame oil that are the bulk of the seasoning in this dish.

Minutes steaks make great stir fry, they cook quickly and tend to suck up seasoning more than a traditional steak. I’m lucky enough to have a freezer full of game at home, so that’s generally what I use, but beef would also be delicious.

Stir Fried Eggplant with Ginger, Sesame and Steak

INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp canola oil, divided 2 Japanese eggplant, sliced into ½ inch thick rounds 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil 2 Tbsp grated fresh ginger 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 shallot, thinly sliced 1 Thai chili, thinly sliced (optional)

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Heat half the canola oil in a wok or large frying pan until shimmering, fry the eggplant in two batches reserving the cooked eggplant in a large bowl. Once all the eggplant is cooked add the sesame oil, and when shimmering add ginger, garlic, shallot and chili if using and cook until soft and fragrant.

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n a spring hike to the ice cave near Haines Junction, we found that the ice cave looks more like a bridge.

Neither did we cross that bridge nor did we go under it.

After reading a CBC news story called “Once a local secret, visitors flock to Haines Junction ice caves,” by Karen McColl (April 7, 2017) I really wanted to go see these this.

Just a few weeks before, I had hiked the skidoo trail on Bear Creek Summit into Mount Decoeli, which is very close to the ice cave.

Upon hearing the news about the ice cave, I felt wistful that I had not known this secret and had been so close only recently.

After asking around, I discovered that some people had known about it. When Nancy Ohm, my hiking partner, and I finally found the narrow blazed trail, we saw old slash marks cut into the trees, indicating a long time existing route. Lucky for us there was also now some ribbon tied to the trees.

The secret of the Haines Junction ice cave might be out, but the entrance to the trail is still hard to find. As we didn’t know the exact location of the trailhead, we drove the Alaska Highway slowly after we passed Bear Creek, peering into the woods for signs of a trail.

I remember seeing a tiny piece of orange flagging, nevertheless, I drove on and we ended up at the Decoeli trail. There was a cold wind blowing and we checked the

hardness of the skidoo trail and found it sufficient for hiking, but this was not our trail.

Back in the car, we backtracked down the highway and found that little piece of flagging that I glimpsed earlier, yet no sign of a trail and no parked cars or any other indication. I parked on the berm, and stepping outside to investigate, we happily noticed it was warmer here – and we found a trailhead, which is only slightly visible when you are actually standing on the trail.

Thank you dear people who came before us; thanks to you the first 0.25 km of the route was well marked. After this, we came out by a wide gravel creek bed, a fork of Summit Creek coming off Mount Archibald. From here on, there were only remnants of skidoo trails and yesterday’s footprints. However, after studying the map, we knew we were on the right track.

The trail followed the creek bed, which is a coarse gravel bed with a braided stream. It’s a rough hike. I suspect that in winter, after snowmobiles have made a trail, the going would have been easier.

Bounding over the gravel, carefully crossing the ice over the many braids of the creek, we encountered some postholing in the still abundant snow, with our feet sinking deeply into the snow, and sometimes we were lucky to find a stretch of easy walking. Once I tried walking on the bank, but

Jozien Keijzer hiking and taking pictures near the ice cave there were too many bushes.

I love the openness of the route, only gradually becoming narrower and the banks higher. We were blessed with birdsong, get treated to a sun halo, and see a bee buzzing, sucking nectar from the pussy willows.

The weather wasn’t too warm, so our precarious snow trails don’t melt, which means the way back will be still stable.

Coming around a bend suddenly we see the blue ice of the glacier flowing down Mount Archibald, and underneath it we see

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something that could be the wall of the cave. As we get closer, that particular lens-shaped image from the CBC photos appears.

The wall, baby blue, with black streaks, is clearly glacial ice.

Close to the cave we end up on a day old skidoo trail making the walking easy. Where the skidoo trail ends, we stand in awe.

We are still at least 100 metres away from the cave. Carefully, we inch a little closer. Immediately we sink into snow that is thighdeep, and not wanting to posthole in an area where we have no idea

what is underneath – such as water, air or endless soft snow – we decide to climb up the scree slope on the left.

From our new position we see daylight in the cave.

We have a windy lunch on top of the ridge among angular boulders looking into the mountainous snowscape of Mount Archibald.

It is 3:30 p.m. It took us five hours to get here. On the way back we follow the skidoo trail, which takes us onto the bank and greatly improves the hiking, and we are happy to swing our legs in long strides.

When the trail turns to Decoeli, west of us, we leave this ready made trail and plow through deep snow and slide down the exposed bank to get back to the creek bed. Ready for a break, we see people ahead – which makes us speed up again. In a hop, skip and a jump, we catch up with them. Their story is similar to ours, but alas, they had started too late in the day, and had to turn back.

For the last part of the creek bed we see the bank is snow-free and the carpet of mountain avens feels soft to our tired feet.

Our tracks in the creek bed from this morning have mostly melted and we are glad we took note of the landscape to the highway. We arrive back at the our car at 6:30 p.m.

Trailhead: just past the 1,592 km post on the Alaska Highway Distance: round trip is 12 km

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Jozien Keijzer is a visual artist, writer and avid hiker who lives in the Mendenhall Subdivision.

As high as we got. Nancy Ohm and Jozien Keijzer take a breather near the ice cave

by What’s up Yukon Copy Editor, Tamara Neely The ice cave in the Haines Junction area is a dangerous place to be when weather is warm enough to trigger the ice to thaw – and to thaw and freeze in cycles.

Jeff Bond’s advice to people who want to check out this glacial formation is to go in the winter time, because the ice will be stable and there is less risk of a slab of ice falling on you.

Bond is head of surficial geology at Yukon Geological Survey, which is a branch of Yukon Energy, Mines and Resources.

“It’s a hazard,” he says, looking at photos of the cave. “There is evidence of ice blocks falling from the roof. There are slabs on the ground, and any one of those slabs could kill a person. It’s a dangerous place, but you’re going to have more stable conditions in the winter.”

Entering the structure, whereby there is ice overhead, is the most dangerous aspect of a visit to the ice cave. Consider observing how cool it is from outside – don’t enter it, if you can resist.

“If you do enter the cave, do it one at a time, so not everybody in your group is exposed to the same risk at the same time – so somebody could run for help if need be,” Bond says.

He also advises wearing a safety helmet. It won’t protect from slabs big enough to kill, but it will protect you from smaller pieces of falling ice.

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The Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow A new summer camp in Mt Lorne sets children’s imagination free

by Bonnie Tucker in collaboration with other kids.

Since then, I’ve traveled the world checking out existing projects that create spaces like that, all the while holding onto that vision. After I started holding Startup Labs and realized how powerful they are for kids and communities, I knew I wanted to bring the idea back to my hometown on my next visit.”

Past business ventures that have been created through the Startup Lab workshops include: hand-made pillows, colouring books, Skyplanters (an indoor wall-mounted plant invention), and melted wax paintings just to name a few.

Children bring their own unique ideas and projects, and Allen helps them to turn those dreams into something tangible that they can be proud of. Allen recounts a PHOTOS: Sierra Allen story where a parent from a past workshop told her, “I was worYoung entrepreneurs sell their handmade jewelry and hair accessories at one of Startup Lab’s markets in the U.S. ried that they weren’t going to be able to sell [their product], but I stepped back and let them ith summer approach- That belief led her to co-create Mountain Community Centre, Si- make their own decisions, and I’m ing quickly, parents are a new model for children’s work- erra Allen is excited to bring a just in awe of what they’ve done. faced with a familiar shops: Startup Lab. Startup Lab is new kind of day camp to White- They really did it!” question: Where do I want my kids a workshop for enterprising kids, horse: Startup Lab’s Summer When asked about the inspirato spend their days while I am at based on self-directed learning. Camp for Enterprising Kids. tion behind Startup Lab’s apThis program for children sev- proach to teaching entrepreneurwork? This can sometimes be a It focuses on teaching entreprestressful decision for parents, neurship through modeling and en years old to 17 will focus on ship, Allen says, “Kids are smart. with so many diverse options for supporting participants through teaching entrepreneurship. Chil- Really smart. They know that camps and childcare, there is no the stages of building a business dren will learn about the stages of all the grown-ups in their world based on an idea they are excited building a business of their own, shortage of possibilities. from creation to sales, culminatHowever, a new camp starting about.

Having run Startup Lab work- ing in presenting and selling their up in Whitehorse poses an interesting question: If your children shops in alternative schools in products or services to the public could start their own business, North Carolina, Florida, and Van- at the Fireweed Community Marcouver, Allen thinks of the work- ket. what would they want it to be?

Children are encouraged to Yukoner Sierra Allen is pas- shops as more of a consulting sersionate about self-directed edu- vice: she travels to new locations bring their own ideas and to excation for kids. She has traveled (sometimes with partners, and periment as they learn about the world, co-founding a learning sometimes on her own) as more building a business.

For Allen, a homegrown Yukoncentre in Costa Rica where she communities hear about what worked for five years, then more Startup Lab is doing and reach er, the project has special signifirecently founding Wildwood Agile out asking for a workshop of their cance.

“I grew up in Whitehorse enLearning Community in North own.

One of the goals of Startup gaging in various entrepreneurCarolina.

Along the way she has de- Lab is to train local facilitators so ial experiences that gave me a veloped the philosophy that that the community will be able strong sense of empowerment children learn best when they to hold future workshops on their and independence. I dreamed of creating a space where I could are trusted, respected and im- own.

In partnership with Lorne pursue my interests freely and mersed in a supportive culture.

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play ‘the money game,’ and we believe that letting them play it powerfully, in a safe and supportive environment, will make playing the money game in the future more fun, easy, and less shocking and stressful. Not to mention how alive it makes math and reading for them!”

Startup Lab’s Summer Camp for Enterprising Kids will be held June 26 to July 1, at Lorne Mountain Community Centre on Annie Lake Road. Those interested in learning more about the adaptable tools and practices used in the camp are welcome to attend an information session at the Community Centre on Tuesday, May 30th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Scholarships for the camp can be arranged if needed.

For more information about the program, or for anyone interested in being trained as a facilitator, you are invited to contact Sierra Allen at hello@StartUpLab. info.

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Celebrating the Power of Art

Everyone is invited to pick up a paintbrush and help paint murals during the 8-week long Yukon Heritage Mural Festival

by Nina Shetsiruli

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mural festival in the Yukon will draw artists, youth, and the general public together to decorate some buildings in Whitehorse with a colourful palette.

The 2-month long Yukon Heritage Mural Art Festival is kicking off on Saturday, and organizers are inviting anyone and everyone to pop by, check out what’s going on, pick up a

paintbrush and be a part of the legacy.

The Youth of Today Society is organizing the festival that starts on May 27th and will continue through to Friday, July 14th.

Whitehorse will turn into an open-air art gallery, in which artists will create their masterpieces on the walls of approximately 10 buildings, located in

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The goal is to encourage youth to get involved, to bring art to public space, to bring attention to youth issues, and to help the First Nation community heal.

Lancelot Burton, the executive director of Youth of Today Society and organizer of the Mural Festival believes that art has the power to support positive change.

“The festival events and public art installations serve as catalysts for addressing a variety of

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community issues impacting our city’s people,” he says. “One of our goals is to assist in the healing process and offer our respect to the families and friends of the recently murdered victims. We have been touched through the Loss of Angel and now her mother Wendy. Angel had been part of our past mural programs and we felt that this was the very least we could offer” Youth have been working with artist mentors for the past few weeks to create mural designs.

Burton says the designs incorporate some strong topics: mur-

dered and missing women, and women and child abuse.

“These topics will be done with finesse,” he says. “And these are all community issues.

This is why we want the community to be involved. To understand what this is about.”

Burton, himself an artist, has experience painting murals that goes back more than 20 years.

That experience two decades ago was the seed that has grown into the mural festival taking place this summer.

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The first mural project Burton organized was conceived in 1997, it was for the Klondike Gold Rush centennial, and a few murals would be painted the following summer. The idea was to create summer employment for youth at risk.

Burton worked with Sheila Dodd, then a manager of tourism at City of Whitehorse, and with funding from Crime Prevention Yukon, the Community Development Fund, Elks Lodge, Employment Canada and a host of other corporate sponsors, to make the mural project a success.

“With help from co-worker Adam Green… and (approximately) 20 youth, we painted the back of the Royal Bank, the Northwestel communications building on Second Ave., a panel piece for Frantic Follies and a couple others,” Burton says.

During that centennial project, Burton landed a second contract for more murals, this time with the Community Youth Workers Project and Diane

Huddle, to paint two murals on the Wood Street Annex building with 20 more youth.

“I found myself skipping from mural to mural, communicating with 40 kids between at least six large scale walls,” Burton says.

“Youth took great pride in the program and I’m sure they each have fond memories of creating them. It was a lot of fun.”

The mural festival starting this Saturday offers youth an opportunity to learn about basic art and design techniques, and learn the skill of making murals.

Preparation for the mural festival started weeks ago, with Whitehorse based artists mentoring youth in creating mural designs. Now the youth are ready to present designs to the jury, which is representatives from the Kwanlin Dun First Nation, the City of Whitehorse, the Northern Cultural Expressions Society and the Youth of Today Society.

The artist mentors, including Colin Alexander, Ali Khoda, Rebecca Law, and Calvin Morberg, will also be involved with the mural production, and will be teaching members of the public who want to get involved how to do it.

Whitehorse artist Benjamin Gribben is one of Royal Bank the mentors involved in the proBuilding - ject. He thinks Lancelot that this kind of Burton 1987 festival is important and plays a role in the life in the city.

“I think that these kinds of awareness festivals should take place more than one time a year… so we can start to trigger true change, not only for ourselves but the generations to come,” he says. “I believe that these festivals help to unite people and it is very important in our difficult time when many people feel isolated.”

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“I’ve been a part of various community projects a couple years ago. The first was a dugout canoe project and the second was a totem pole project; both in commemoration regarding residential schools.”

He sees art as a catalyst for change.

“Through the art the youth (can) change their point of view on life and we help them understand that art can be the way to prosperity and achieving success instead of losing hope.”

The festival will begin with creating murals in the the McIntyre neighbourhood. Then the crews will create murals on several buildings along Ogilvie Street, and conclude with a celebration in McIntyre.

“We want to bring light up there, since there were three murders there recently,” Burton says.

During the eight weeks of the festival, members of the public are encouraged to pop by the mural-painting locations, get hands-on with paint, or even just check out what is happening and talk to the artists.

Burton says a goal of the festival is for youth to see the power art has to instigate change and healing.

“We aim to tackle strong issues, community values, issues directly affecting youth and use the art as a healing commemorative workshop that engages and invites participants to be involved from start to finish,”

he says. “It’s a fantastic way to share culture and heritage.

We would like the whole community to take a bit of time out of their lives and bring family members down to the worksites and contribute to the art.”

So with that being said, come down and take part in creating a new page in Whitehorse’s artistic history.

“By participating, you’re partaking in the healing,” Burton says.

And he says don’t worry about messing anything up. “In our world, there is no such thing as mistakes. We have a training wall we’re going to start with.”

Everyone – of all ages and walks of life – are welcome to participate in the mural festival. In downtown Whitehorse look for the mural worksites along Ogilvie St. at the Staples building, behind Inspired Interiors, and the front of Yukon Apparel.

For more information about getting involved email Lancelot Burton at Lancelot@Northwestel.net.

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Wed, May, 24, Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre Wed, May, 31, Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre

BEAVER CREEK

Fri, May, 26, Tot Time 9:30 AM Nelnah Bessie John School Sat, May, 27, Women’s Yoga 9:00 AM Nelnah Bessie John School Just yourself in comfortable clothing Sat, May, 27, Volleyball 8:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Mon, May, 29, Tot Time 9:30 AM Nelnah Bessie John School Tue, May, 30, Women’s Yoga 7:00 PM Nelnah Bessie John School Just yourself in comfortable clothing Tue, May, 30, Volleyball 8:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club

CARCROSS

Wed, May, 24, Healthy Choices & Nutrition Activities 9:00 AM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed, May, 24, Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen.cranfield@ctfn.ca 821-4251 Wed, May, 24, Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed, May, 24, AA Carcross 6:30 PM Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Thu, May, 25, CPNP Lunch 12:00 PM Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Thu, May, 25, Pottery with Claudia MacPhee 3:30 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Every Tuesday and Thursday, please enter by side door.

Everyone welcome! no fee for community members 8673993321 Thu, May, 25, Sewing Nights 6:30 PM Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Thu, May, 25, Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranfield, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator Sat, May, 27, Traditional Handgames 1:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Sat, May, 27, Our 10 Years Anniversary Party!

2:00 PM Carcross Commons Celebrate with us with a free concert, birthday cake and food! We will dance around the Pole in the middle of the Carcross Commons the place we started in the summer of 2007!

Mon, May, 29, Art at the Carving Shed 5:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon, May, 29, AA - Tagish 7:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue, May, 30, Elders Breakfast 10:00 AM Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Tue, May, 30, Pottery with Claudia MacPhee 3:30 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Every Tuesday and Thursday, please enter by side door.

Everyone welcome! no fee for community members 8673993321 Tue, May, 30, Tlingit Language classes 5:00 PM CTFN Capacity Building Tue, May, 30, Excellence Group 5:00 PM Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Tue, May, 30, Sports Night 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Tue, May, 30, Tlingit Language Game Nights 6:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue, May, 30, Women’s Group 7:00 PM Carcross Community Campus 821-4251 Wed, May, 31, Healthy Choices & Nutrition Activities 9:00 AM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed, May, 31, Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen.cranfield@ctfn.ca 821-4251 Wed, May, 31, Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed, May, 31, AA Carcross 6:30 PM Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building

CARMACKS

Mondays-Fridays Kids Club After School Program 3:30 pm Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 5-12, snacks provided

DAWSON CITY

Until June, 22, Art Exhibit: Eyes Water Fire Tomoyo Ihaya KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture This mixed media installation and suite of drawings express thoughts and feelings about the suffering of people who have lost their homelands and dignity through forced migration.

Wed, May, 24, DIY Postcards 6:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Learn about card and print making register at KIAC 993-5005 Wed, May, 24, CFYT Trivia 8:00 PM The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.

Thu, May, 25, Open Mic In The Lounge 9:00 PM Westminster Hotel Hosted by Jonathan Howe Fri, May, 26, Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri, May, 26, Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri, May, 26, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Fri, May, 26, Harmonica George McConkey 6:00 PM Westminster Hotel In the Tavern Fri, May, 26, Happy Hour with Jesse Smith 6:00 PM Westminster Hotel Sat, May, 27, Centre open daily (9am-5pm) Tombstone Territorial Park Sat, May, 27, Painting 1:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Inspire and be inspired by other artists. Bring your own ideas and painting surfaces. Paints, brushes and easels are supplied, no instruction offered.

Sat, May, 27, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sat, May, 27, National Drone Day 7:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Continuous live performances, projections, and film featuring Keilan Aplin-Siegal, Tonight the Mooon, Dan Sokolowski, Charity Justrabo, Meg Walker, Matthew Sarty, Nina Vroeman, James Healey, Carly Woolner, David Cox, Peter Cox, DNA KIT, and more.

Sat, May, 27, Willow Weaving Workshop 7:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park

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Sun, May, 28, Willow Weaving Workshop - Garden Obelisk 10:00 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Sun, May, 28, St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Mon, May, 29, Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon, May, 29, Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Tue, May, 30, Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School For more information email: getrealfit(at)me.com 867-993-2520 Tue, May, 30, Presentation by Shelagh Plunkett 7:00 PM Dawson City Community Library A special reading of her most recent works. Refreshments provided, and all are welcome. 867-993-5571 dclib@ klondiker.com Wed, May, 31, CFYT Trivia 8:00 PM The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.

FARO

Wed, May, 24, Seniors Walk 1:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Wed, May, 24, Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

Fri, May, 26, Seniors Crib and Cards 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Email recreation@faroyukon.ca or call 994-2575 for more details.

Fri, May, 26, Seniors Cards/Board Games 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Fri, May, 26, Teen Drop in Gym 7:00 PM Del Van Gorder School Sat, May, 27, Pool OPENS Faro Recreation Centre Sun, May, 28, Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Sun, May, 28, Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 994-2442 Mon, May, 29, Kids in the Kitchen 3:30 PM Del Van Gorder School Email recreation@faroyukon.ca Tue, May, 30, Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 AM Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Wed, May, 31, Seniors Walk 1:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Wed, May, 31, Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

Wed, May, 24, Southern Tutchone Classes 8:30 AM Da Ku Cultural Centre These are free classes open to everyone. Class times are 8.40 – 10.10 am (Dákų̀ culture centre classroom) 10.30 – 12 pm (CAFN Council chambers) 1.45-2.45pm (Nätsèkhį Kų̀ ). Call Luke at 667-5992 for more information.

Wed, May, 24, Seniors - Drop-In and Activities 1:30 PM Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Arts, craft, fitness, pool tournaments, shuffleboard, carpet bowling, and card and board games. Refreshments.

Wed, May, 24, Kids T-Ball 3:30 PM Haines Junction Ages 5-7 Good running shoes are required! For more information please call Dana MacKinnon 634-2363 or email dana.mack@outlook.com Wed, May, 24, Adult Volleyball 6:30 PM St. Elias Community School Thu, May, 25, Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 AM Mun Ku Thu, May, 25, Seniors - Carpet Bowling 1:30 PM St Elias Convention Centre All Seniors and Elders welcome!

Thu, May, 25, Chair Yoga For Seniors 3:00 PM Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Thu, May, 25, Women’s Circle 5:30 PM Mun Ku Bringing women from the community together to build each other up while having dinner and doing activities.

Thu, May, 25, Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Fri, May, 26, Story Hour 10:00 AM Haines Junction Community Library Fri, May, 26, Friday Night Salmon Bake 6:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli Delicious food, live music, call 634-2867 or email villagebakeryyukon@gmail. com for more information.

Sat, May, 27, HJ Garage Sale Saturday 11:00 AM Haines Junction Individual garage sales happening on yards around Haines Junction. See Happenings of Haines Junction post by Elodie Dulac for participating addresses.

Sun, May, 28, St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Christopher’s Church Licensed Lay Leader: Lynn De Brabandere 867-634-2360 Mon, May, 29, Yoga with Lia (Pilates Mat) - Free 12:00 PM Yukon College Haines Junction Campus Mon, May, 29, Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Mon, May, 29, Yoga with Marguerite 5:15 PM Yukon College Haines Junction Campus Tue, May, 30, Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, May, 30, Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall Wed, May, 31, Seniors - Drop-In and Activities 1:30 PM Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Arts, craft, fitness, pool tournaments, shuffleboard, carpet bowling, and card and board games. Refreshments.

Wed, May, 31, Kids T-Ball 3:30 PM Haines Junction Ages 5-7 Good running shoes are required! For more information please call Dana MacKinnon 634-2363 or email dana.mack@outlook.com Wed, May, 31, Adult Volleyball 6:30 PM St. Elias Community School Wed, May, 31, Village of Haines Junction Council Meeting 7:00 PM St Elias Convention Centre

MARSH LAKE

Fri, May, 26, Jackalope Friday Dinners 7:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Fri, May, 26, Drop-in Volleyball 8:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 managermarshlake@gmail.com Sat, May, 27, Tot Group 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat, May, 27, PUMP Bootcamp 11:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 managermarshlake@gmail.com Sat, May, 27, Knitting Circle 1:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 managermarshlake@ gmail.com Sat, May, 27, Pickleball 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sun, May, 28, Drop in Badminton 11:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue, May, 30, North of 60 Seniors Cafe 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

Or email them to: events@whatsupyukon.com

Tue, May, 30, Tot Group 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue, May, 30, Yoga with Richard 5:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 managermarshlake@gmail.com Tue, May, 30, Yoga 5:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Drop in Yoga info@yogawhitehorse.ca Wed, May, 31, Marsh Lake Community Society Meeting 7:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre All Welcome to attend.

Wed, May, 31, Marsh Lake Community Society AGM 7:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre There will be many Board vacancies to be filled at the AGM. Please consider putting your name forward to make a difference in the community!

MAYO

Fri, May, 26, Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Sun, May, 28, St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Tue, May, 30, Mayo Sewing Nights 7:00 PM Yukon College Mayo Campus

MOUNT LORNE

Sat, May, 27, Volunteer Work Day 12:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Drop in and give us a hand! Volunteer appreciation dinner to follow at 5:30 pm. For more info call 667-7083 or Email lmca@ northwestel.net Tue, May, 30, Culture Creation & Play Based Learning Presentation 6:30 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Children to create real businesses and real events in the real world.

Playfully and powerfully, from start to finish. Kids design, create, and sell products and services at a real life marketplace.

OLD CROW

Thu, May, 25, Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Sun, May, 28, St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381 Tue, May, 30, Gym Night 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center

TAGISH

Tuesday - Saturdays Tagish Treasures Thrift Store 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Wed, May, 24, Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed, May, 24, Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday.

Sat, May, 27, Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Sat, May, 27, Come Dine with Me Tagish 6:00 PM Six MIle River Resort Meal includes cocktail, appetizer, Main course, dessert with coffee and tea service, Call Mitch at 333-4121 for more details.

Tue, May, 30, Pickleball 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Come try Pickleball, a new sport offered which combines table tennis and regular tennis.

Wed, May, 31, Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed, May, 31, Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday.

TESLIN

Thu, May, 25, Badminton 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Every Thursday, bring your racket or just bring your self for some swift fun! 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Fri, May, 26, Youth Club 8:00 PM Teslin Rec Center For grades 7-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Kelsey 335-4250 for more information.

Tue, May, 30, Yoga in the Mezzanine 5:15 PM Teslin Rec Center Every Tuesday, mats provided just bring your zen. 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Tue, May, 30, Teslin Dance Group Practice 7:00 PM Teslin Healing Centre Every Tuesday evening, for more info contact Melaina at 867.390.2532 ext.

333 or Melaina.sheldon@ttc-teslin.com

WATSON LAKE

Daily at 12-4pm & 6-8pm Yukon`s Northern Lights Showtimes -Two scheduled shows /day 1pm and 6:30 pm – will show on request for large groups as well.Northern Lights Center Features the amazing phenomena known as the ‘Northern Lights’ or ‘Aurora borealis’, the Northern Lights Centre boasts state-of-the-art panoramic video and surround-sound systems.

Wed, May, 24, Breastfeeding Support Group 1:00 PM Watson Lake Family Centre Thu, May, 25, Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu, May, 25, Body Fit 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023

Thu, May, 25, Drop in Curling 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Drop in rates apply, so please stop at the front desk before you head to the ice.

Fri, May, 26, Infant Massage 10:30 AM Watson Lake Family Centre Infant massage is used to help promote longer and deeper sleeping patterns, relieve symptoms of “colic” or gassy periods, improve cardiac and respiratory output, help baby develop sense of self. Oil, snack and refreshments provided.

Please call Elizabeth Bauman at 536- 7202 Sun, May, 28, St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Mon, May, 29, Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Tue, May, 30, Parents and Tots 10:00 AM Watson Lake Family Centre Join us in song, socializing, play and lots of giggles and fun. 536-2125 Tue, May, 30, Handle With Care 5:30 PM Watson Lake Family Centre Tue, May, 30, Body Fit 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Tue, May, 30, Drop in Curling 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Drop in rates apply, so please stop at the front desk before you head to the ice.

HAINES

Daily Everyone Welcome Swim Haines Community Centre 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM. No Swim Sundays Mon-Thu Haines Public Library Open 11:00 am Haines Borough Public Library Haines Borough Public Library Hours: Mon-Thu 10-9 | Fri 10-6 | Sat/ Sun 12:30-4:30 | 766-2545 Until May, 27, White Fang: When Hollywood Came to Haines Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre An exhibit celebrating the filming of White Fang here in the Chilkat Valley. Listen to first-hand accounts, see hundreds of photos from the filming process, and tell us your own stories!

Wed, May, 24, Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Wed, May, 24, Tai Chi 10:15 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, May, 24, OWL- Supplemental Security Income 1:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed, May, 24, Tlingit Language Class 3:30 PM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Wed, May, 24, Game Time @ the Library 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed, May, 24, Kids Jujutsu 5:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, May, 24, Homework Help @ the Library 5:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed, May, 24, CAB - 5pm conference room 6:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, May, 24, Sword Class 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, May, 24, Open Mic Nite 10:00 PM Pioneer Bar Thu, May, 25, Tai Chi 5:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri, May, 26, - 27, 24th Annual Great Alaska Craftbeer and Homebrew Festival 12:00 AM Haines Borough Alaska Enjoy live music, local food, and excellent craft beers from breweries and distributors across the state. Contact for tickets SE Alaska State Fair at 907 766-2476 or Email: director@seakfair.org Fri, May, 26, Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Fri, May, 26, Tai Chi 10:15 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri, May, 26, Story time @ Library 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri, May, 26, Story time 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri, May, 26, Yoga with Mandy 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri, May, 26, Game Time @ the Library 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri, May, 26, Homework Help @ the Library 5:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Sat, May, 27, 5K - 10K Slammin Salmon Run Haines Borough Alaska For more information call 907-766-2476 or email director@seakfair.org Sun, May, 28, Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Haines Presbyterian Church Sun, May, 28, St Michael’s - lobby 11:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, May, 29, Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Mon, May, 29, Tai Chi 10:15 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, May, 29, Mother Goose Stories and Songs @ Library 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Mon, May, 29, Yoga with Mandy 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, May, 29, Private Jujutsu Clas 4:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, May, 29, Kids Jujutsu 5:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, May, 29, Homework Help @ the Library 5:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Mon, May, 29, Adults Jujutsu 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue, May, 30, Women’s Fellowship 3:00 PM Haines Senior Center

Tue, May, 30, Tai Chi 5:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue, May, 30, Author visit/book signing with Eowyn Ivey 7:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed, May, 31, Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Wed, May, 31, Tai Chi 10:15 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, May, 31, Tlingit Language Class 3:30 PM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Wed, May, 31, Game Time @ the Library 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed, May, 31, Kids Jujutsu 5:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, May, 31, Homework Help @ the Library 5:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed, May, 31, Sword Class 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, May, 31, Open Mic Nite 10:00 PM Pioneer Bar

SKAGWAY

Wed, May, 24, SpinFlex w/Katherine 7:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, May, 24, TRX Suspension Training 5:15 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sign up required Wed, May, 24, Aerial Tissue w/Renee 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Special Fee & Sign-up Wed, May, 24, Jazz Funk Class 7:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Students will learn the fundamentals of jazz dance, such as isolation’s, flexibility, and balance. Great for beginners, but will have more challenging movements for those more advanced 907-983-2679 k.nelson@skagway.org Thu, May, 25, Mindful Vinyasa Flow 8:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, May, 25, Senior Chair Based Weight Training 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Thu, May, 25, Dance Fusion with Kaera New Latin Hip Hop Class 5:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, May, 25, Easy Does it Yoga- Restorative Yoga w/Jeanne- ALL Level 6:15 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, May, 25, Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, May, 26, Spinning w/ Dena 7:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat, May, 27, Senior Chair Based Weight Training 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Sat, May, 27, Bouncy House Fun Time! 12:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre A parent or guardian must accompany children 12 and under.

Sat, May, 27, Dance Fusion with Kaera New Latin Hip Hop Class 5:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat, May, 27, Volleyball For Adults 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun, May, 28, Aerial Tissue w/Renee 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Special Fee & Sign-up Mon, May, 29, SpinFlex w/Katherine 7:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, May, 29, Easy Does it Yoga- Restorative Yoga w/Jeanne- ALL Level 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, May, 29, TRX Suspension Training 5:15 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sign up required Mon, May, 29, Roller Hockey For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, May, 29, Teen - Adult Hip Hop 7:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Students will learn the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. 907-983-2679 k.nelson@skagway.org Tue, May, 30, Mindful Vinyasa Flow 8:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, May, 30, Back/Hip Yoga with Myofascial Release and Acupressure 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, May, 30, Senior Chair Based Weight Training 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Tue, May, 30, Dance Fusion with Kaera New Latin Hip Hop Class 5:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, May, 30, Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, May, 31, - Jun, 3, North Words Writers Symposium 2017 Skagway Alaska Events include the opening reception, faculty and participant readings, the cookout at Alderworks in Dyea, and the banquet at Poppies featuring keynote, Paul Theroux.

Wed, May, 31, SpinFlex w/Katherine 7:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, May, 31, TRX Suspension Training 5:15 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sign up required Wed, May, 31, Aerial Tissue w/Renee 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Special Fee & Sign-up Wed, May, 31, Jazz Funk Class 7:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Students will learn the fundamentals of jazz dance, such as isolation’s, flexibility, and balance. Great for beginners, but will have more challenging movements for those more advanced 907-983-2679 k.nelson@skagway.org

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A Klondike Korner with Dan Davidson

North Words

An exploration of language and writing in Skagway May 31 to June 3

PHOTO: Dan Davidson

“E

xploring the Frontiers of Language” will be the theme of this year’s edition of the North Words Writers Symposium, which will be held in Skagway from May 31 to June 3.

This is the eighth annual symposium since the event’s inception.

It was originally inspired during a series of walking conversations between Daniel Henry and Buckwheat Donahue, when the latter was doing his long walk from Miami to Nome, back in the early part of the current century.

They put their heads together with Jeff Brady, who was then the owner and publisher of the Skagway News, and came up with a concept that would allow for a gathering of writers in a variety of fields. They would be guided by a faculty/panel of established writers. These were to be divided into teams to lead seven different workshops.

By some small miracle, they persuaded the Skagway Development Corporation to sponsor the event, with the help of the Municipality of Skagway, Brady’s Skagway Book Co., White Pass and Yukon Route, and several other organizations and businesses.

While there will be presentations and debates among the faculty, there will also be lots of room for participants to speak up and share in the discussions.

Workshop titles this year include the following: • Gawping at the Exotic: Writing About Common Humanity

Alderworks is surrounded by the forest that was once the town of Dyea Amidst the Extraordinary; • And Then It Happened: Making True Stories Readable; • Why Is It So Hard to Write About Good Sex?; • Scenery Shot: Nature as Backdrop, Center Stage, or Character; • You Must Read This: My Favorite Writers and What They Taught Me; • Pining for Publication: Roadmaps to Self-Actualization; • A Miracle of Memory and Invention: How to Sustain Your Creative Flow.

Most of the workshop sessions will take place at the iconic Arc-

tic Brotherhood Hall, in the heart of the business district, which is North Words Central for the symposium. But sometimes there are two workshops scheduled simultaneously, and the alternate setting is the Presbyterian Church, just a short few blocks away.

This year’s faculty list includes Alaska based writers Andy Hall, Lenora Bell, Deb Vanasse, John Straley, Sherry Simpson and Tom Kizzia.

Paul Theroux, author of such novels as The Mosquito Coast and travel books such as The Great Railway Bazaar: By Train Through

Asia and The Old Patagonian Express, will be this year’s faculty superstar.

In addition to the workshops, there will be opportunities for participants to read individually with the faculty, two early-bird writing workshops, an afternoondelight writing workshop and a haiku breakdown.

The faculty members will each give a reading from their work in the auditorium at the National Park Service Visitor Center on the Thursday night. Delegates will air their works at the Presbyterian Church on Friday afternoon.

On Friday evening the group will meet at Alderworks, the writers/artists retreat that the Brady family has developed on their land in Dyea, for an evening of good barbecue food and music by the Windy Valley Band.

On Saturday afternoon the entire conference will board the White Pass train and disembark at the Laughton Glacier Station, from there to hike 1.5 miles to lunch at a cabin. After that the group will split, some to hike on 1 mile to the toe of the glacier and the west to stay and write at the cabin grounds.

That evening, the symposium will assemble for a banquet dinner at Poppies at Jewell Gardens, and will hear a keynote address by Paul Theroux.

Skagway can live up to its name at this time of year and be a windy city, as well as a rainy one, so it’s best to be prepared for all sorts of weather. But in my experience as the only Yukoner to make it to six of the last seven symposia, it can also be a delightful place and the main danger is being run down by the folks coming off the cruise ships if there happens to be more than one of them in town at a time.

Dan Davidson retired from 32 years of teaching in rural Yukon schools, but continues writing about life in Dawson City.

Please send comments about his stories to dawson@whatsupyukon.com.

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Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre June 1 – July 6, 2017

JUNE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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Celebrate traditional watercraft of Canada’s North. Witness the construction of four northern boats including a birch bark canoe, a spruce dugout canoe, a seal skin qayaq and a moose skin boat.

Enjoy stories and demonstraions by Elders and knowledge keepers, and sign up for a workshop.

Interpretive Tours

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Our boat builders will be on site throughout the month of June.

Around the Campfire: Stories with Elders Wednesdays & Saturdays Noon – 1:00 pm

Family Storytime with Stew & Bannock

Thursdays, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Home cooked meals including stew & bannock will be available for purchase.

Lunch Time Talks

Noon – 1:00 pm, dates vary Bring your lunch

Traditional Knowledge Demonstrations Dates vary

Hands-on Workshops Frank Slim Story and Tour of S.S. Klondike

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HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS SCHEDULE Try your hand at many forms of art and craft.

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Fish Scale Art with Dawna Hope June 3, 10:00 am – Noon or 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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with Paddy & Wayne Jim June 22, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

$25

Learn how to use dyed whitefish scales to make beautiful art.

Learn how to make sinew fishnet and conical shaped willow fish traps.

Hide Fleshing Tool Making $125 with George Roberts Two day workshop: June 10 & 11, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Ulu Knife Making with George Roberts

Make a traditional bone hide flesher for preparing moose/caribou skins.

Bannock Making with Gramma Treesaw

June 10 & 17, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:30 pm & June 11 & 18, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm

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$150 Two day workshop: June 24 & 25, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Make a traditional ulu for scraping hides and cutting meat.

Birch Bark Basket Making with Christine Sam $150 Two day workshop: June 24 & 25, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Make a birch bark basket from start to finish.

Learn how to make traditional fried bannock — YUM!!!

Quilliq - Traditional Inuit Oil Lamp

Drum Making with Wayne Carlick $200 Two day workshop: June 17 & 18, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Make an oil lamp from stone using traditional techniques.

Make a traditional 20-inch rawhide drum.

Cedar Bark Hat Making with Debra Michel

$200 Two day workshop: June 17 & 18, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Learn how to make a coastal style woven cedar bark hat.

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Moose Hair Dying & Tufting Workshop with Nancy Hager June 28, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Learn how to dye and tuft moose hair to make beautiful art.

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There are several different meanings to these indicators and deciphering which condition the system is indicating varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. If you notice any of these warnings on your instrument panel, you should refer to your owner’s manual or stop in and have us identify which conditions the vehicle may be experiencing.

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Wed, May, 24 Total Body Strength Classes 6:45 AM Physio Plus Class sizes are limited to 8 people, are co-ed and will go for 6 weeks. For more information call 322-7587.

Wed, May, 24 MommyFIT: New Post-Natal Bootcamp 10:30 AM N60 Combative Arts For 8 weeks, Each week will get progressively more challenging, for all fitness levels! trainmetara@gmail.com Wed, May, 24 Aikido Yukon Kids Advanced Classes 4:30 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Level: Yellow+ belt. Sessions now has several elements, one every 4 weeks. Each element covers physical skills, techniques, cultural aspects and stories. First class is always FREE, feel free to come try anytime (we will lend you an uniform). (867) 667-4690 info@ aikidoyukon.ca Wed, May, 24 Buns and Guns - with Sasha Sywulsky 5:15 PM Long Lean Mean Fitness All strength class, focusing on toning the muscles in your arms and glutes. With fun music and a high-energy instructor, you will condition, strengthen and tone some of the biggest muscle groups in your body. 334-3479 longleanmean@hotmail.ca Wed, May, 24 Scottish Country Dancing 5:30 PM Elijah Smith Elementary School Adults of any age. Families welcome. No experience necessary. For more info call Pat at 668-4976 or Kat at 334-1547.

Wed, May, 24 Adult Drop In 7:45 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Call 668-4794 or email info@polarettes.org for more information.

Thu, May, 25 Power Core 12:15 PM Long Lean Mean Fitness Health and strength start with the core. We will help you build a more stable, powerful abdomen and lower back to improve fitness, straighten posture and provide a foundation for an active daily life. Please register online Thu, May, 25 One Hour Drop In Classes Barreilates 5:15 PM Long Lean Mean Fitness This class sculpts, tones, and gives you a strong core. Register online or call 334-3479 for more information.

Thu, May, 25 One Hour Drop In Classes Barre Body Blast 5:20 PM Long Lean Mean Fitness This class will take you through interval strength training, isometric holds, and deep muscle work that will all result in strong, long and beautiful muscles. Register online or call 334-3479 for more information.

Thu, May, 25 Bouldering with ACC 7:30 PM Yukon College Email for location, membership details info@accyukon.ca Thu, May, 25 Youth Drop In 7:45 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 10 - 17 yrs.

Call 668-4794 or email info@polarettes.org for more information. Limit of 25 participants, arrive early.

Fri, May, 26 Mountain Biking and Yoga Retreat Boreale Mountain Biking This weekend is all about improving your skills to become a confident, smooth rider. You will leave the retreat with new friends, new skills and more tools to keep riding strong. Email info@beyukon.com for more information.

Fri, May, 26 MommyFIT: New Post-Natal Bootcamp 1:30 PM N60 Combative Arts For 8 weeks, Each week will get progressively more challenging, for all fitness levels! trainmetara@ gmail.com Fri, May, 26 Golden Horn Judo 3:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary Fri, May, 26 Aikido Yukon Teenager Class 13+ 4:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Sessions now has several elements, one every 4 weeks. Each element covers physical skills, techniques, cultural aspects and stories. First class is always FREE, feel free to come try anytime (we will lend you an uniform). (867) 667-4690 info@aikidoyukon.ca Fri, May, 26 Bike and Bird 5:00 PM S.S.Klondike Contact Jim Hawkings at 6682639 or email yukonbirdclub@gmail.com Fri, May, 26 One Hour Drop In Classes Pilates 5:15 PM Long Lean Mean Fitness This class strengthens and tones the entire body.

Focusing on the abs and the back muscles to improve posture and alleviate back pain.

Register online or call 334-3479 for more information.

Sat, May, 27 Insanity Saturdays 1:15 PM Peak Fitness Challenging, group-focused athletic training, cardio conditioning, and totalbody strength drills, designed for people of ALL levels. The moves are easy to follow—but the workout WILL challenge you and change you.

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Wellness LISTINGS

Wed, May, 24, The Counselling Drop-In Clinic 10:00 AM Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Wednesday from 10am - 4pm.

Wed, May, 24, Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Thu, May, 25, Stillness Circle 5:00 PM White Swan Sanctuary Finding stillness within through mediation, conscious breathing, music and yoga. Yoga is beginners level with Margriet Blok. Please email for more information. razam70@hotmail.com Thu, May, 25, FASSY Parent/Caregiver Support Meeting 6:30 PM FASSY 393-4948 Fri, May, 26, Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Fri, May, 26, Fermented Foodies Culture Club 5:00 PM Farmer Roberts Every last Friday of the month, in the tea room, come learn or bring some to share.

Fri, May, 26, Meditation & Movement with Amy 7:00 PM True North Massage & Yoga With instructor Amy Garcia-Baker, Karma Class is free Friday nights until June 30th. A combination of meditation and yoga. Great for Beginners.

Sat, May, 27, Yoga & Ayurveda Self Care Workshop 10:00 AM Takhini Hotsprings Learn how to stay balanced with 6 key wellness practices, movement exploration and a yummy, nourishing Ayurvedic meal. Call 689-9642 or email to register somayogatherapy@gmail.com Sat, May, 27, Shanti Yoga Drop-in with Sabu 10:30 AM Montessori Borealis Preschool These classes are all levels and open to everyone.

Beginners are welcome. If you have further questions please call 335-2457.

Mon, May, 29, Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Mon, May, 29, Calming Flow Yoga with Steph B 5:00 PM True North Massage & Yoga Mondays until May 31st, Suitable for all levels including those with some yoga experience..

Drop in or call 393-2628 register.

Mon, May, 29, Shamata Meditation 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary Group meditation all levels welcome Mon, May, 29, Buddhist Meditation Society 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary All are welcome!

good results. Please register online Sat, May, 27 Family Drop In 3:00 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 9 and under, must be accompanied by a parent. Call 6684794 or email info@polarettes.org for more information.

Mon, May, 29 MommyFIT: New Post-Natal Bootcamp 1:30 PM N60 Combative Arts For 8 weeks, Each week will get progressively more challenging, for all fitness levels! trainmetara@ gmail.com Mon, May, 29 Explore Pilates 6:15 PM Long Lean Mean Fitness This class is taught at a slower pace as there is an emphasis on proper technique and execution throughout the session. Register online or call 334-3479 for more information.

Tue, May, 30 Youth Drop In 7:45 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 10 - 17 yrs.

Call 668-4794 or email info@polarettes.org for more information. Limit of 25 participants, arrive early.

Wed, May, 31 MommyFIT: New Post-Natal Bootcamp 10:30 AM N60 Combative Arts For 8 weeks, Each week will get progressively more challenging, for all fitness levels! trainmetara@gmail.com Wed, May, 31 Aikido Yukon Kids Advanced Classes 4:30 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Level: Yellow+ belt. Sessions now has several elements, one every 4 weeks. Each element covers physical skills, techniques, cultural aspects and stories. First class is always FREE, feel free to come try anytime (we will lend you an uniform). (867) 667-4690 info@ aikidoyukon.ca Wed, May, 31 Scottish Country Dancing 5:30 PM Elijah Smith Elementary School Adults of any age. Families welcome. No experience necessary. For more info call Pat at 668-4976 or Kat at 334-1547.

Wed, May, 31 Adult Drop In 7:45 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Call 668-4794 or email info@polarettes.org for more information.

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Mon, May, 29, Grief Walking Group 6:30 PM Whitehorse Millennium Trail Share some of your grief experience, of simply enjoy nature and the companionship of others as we walk at an easy pace in groups of twos and threes with trained Hospice volunteers around the Millennium Trail. 667-7429 info@hospiceyukon. net Tue, May, 30, Morning Hatha with Kelsi 10:00 AM True North Massage & Yoga Tuesdays until May 30th, All levels with no experience including beginners. Drop in or call 393-2628 register.

Tue, May, 30, Lunch Hatha Yoga with Steph B 12:00 PM True North Massage & Yoga Tuesdays until May 30th, Suitable for all levels including those with some yoga experience..

Drop in or call 393-2628 register.

Tue, May, 30, Weight Watchers 5:00 PM Yukon College Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration, room A2202. 403-473-0645 blong@weightwatchers.ca Tue, May, 30, Golden Horn Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Terice 668-6631 Tue, May, 30, Grief Walking Group 6:30 PM Whitehorse Millennium Trail Share some of your grief experience, of simply enjoy nature and the companionship of others as we walk at an easy pace in groups of twos and threes with trained Hospice volunteers around the Millennium Trail. 667-7429 info@hospiceyukon. net Wed, May, 31, The Counselling Drop-In Clinic 10:00 AM Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Wednesday from 10am - 4pm.

Wed, May, 31, Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed, May, 31, Red Tara Meditation 6:00 PM White Swan Sanctuary Everyone welcome. For more info contact Vicky 633-3715 Wed, May, 31, Grief Walking Group 6:30 PM Whitehorse Millennium Trail Share some of your grief experience, of simply enjoy nature and the companionship of others as we walk at an easy pace in groups of twos and threes with trained Hospice volunteers around the Millennium Trail. 667-7429 info@hospiceyukon. net

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Wednesday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Porter Creek Step meeting (CM) 8:00 PM Our Lady of Victory No Puffin (CM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave Thursday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance.

Polar Group (OM) 7:30 PM Sarah Steele Building,6210 - 6th Ave Friday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Yukon Unity Group Meeting 1:30 PM #4 Hospital Road Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 305 Wood Street - Back Entrance.

Saturday Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM Sarah Steele Building, 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Women’s Meeting (CM, NS) 2:30 PM Whitehorse General Hospital (across from emergency) Hospital Meeting Whitehorse General Hospital (OM NS) 7:00 pm - Hospital Board Meeting.

Sunday Detox Meeting (OM NS) 1:00 PM Sarah Steel Bldg. 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Hospital Meeting (OM NS) 7:00 PM Whitehorse General Hospital Monday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave Tuesday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Ugly Duckling Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave. Juste Pour Aujourd’hui (OM, NS) 7:00 PM 4141B 4th Ave. Phone: AA 1-877-364-7277 (24 hours a day)

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Yes, it’s a Men’s Issue Men need to step up if we have any hope of ending sexualized violence

by Michael Vernon

M

ay is Sexualized Assault Prevention month and once again we’re talking about women.

Don’t men also suffer from unwanted touching, sexual harassment and even rape? Isn’t it problematic that our society doesn’t provide safe spaces for male victims to openly share how they have been violated?

Both are valid questions.

Yet this doesn’t change the fact that, according to a 2013 StatsCan report, Canadian women are 10 times more likely than men to be the victim of sexual assault and four times more likely than men to be victims of intimate partner homicide. Or that 82% of all victims of sexual assault under the age of 18 are female.

It doesn’t change the fact that in 99% of incidents of sexual violence against women in Canada the accused perpetrator was male. Or that in 75% of sexual assaults the female victim knew her attacker.

It doesn’t change the fact that sexual assault is the only violent crime in Canada that is not declining.

For a long time I felt that sexualized violence against women is not an issue I need care about because I don’t feel I’m in danger of sexually assaulting a woman.

Many men I talk to about this feel similarly: “I’m a good guy. I don’t act this way, so this is not really my issue.”

What drew me into becoming involved with White Ribbon Yukon, part of the largest effort of

men in the world working to end violence against women, was the growing awareness that I know, work alongside, and care about many amazing women. I would be devastated if any one of them suffered violence or sexualized violence. I would be ashamed if I had done nothing to prevent it.

I would be ashamed because I had not stepped forward to engage in conversations about how to make things better, how to “flip the script” - the theme of the Yukon Sexualized Assault Prevention month campaign. Being ashamed that I had not contributed a single ounce of energy to raising awareness that sexualized violence is not okay; that we urgently need to make conversations around consent part of our daily lives, part of our sex education. Being ashamed that I had wasted time feeling hurt because #NotAllMen commit sexual violence instead of spending any time at all considering the awful fact #YesAllWomen experience some form of it in their lifetime.

Rape, harassment, unwanted touching, stealthing (the practice of removing a condom during intercourse without a partner’s consent), feeling entitled to sex because of the drink, meal or taxi you paid for – these are men’s issues and more men – an awful lot of men – need to engage with them if we are going to help women feel safer around us, if we have any chance at all of flipping the script on how much sexualized violence there is in our society.

Our unwillingness as men to

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Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre, LesEssentielles, BYTE-Empowering Youth, Yukon Status of Women Council and White Ribbon Yukon kicked off the Sexualized Assault Prevention month campaign with a free BBQ, information and entertainment in LePage Park on Monday May 8 consider how the women around us have been subjected to sexualization and unwanted advances from too early an age; our unwillingness to see conversations around consent as an opportunity to create safety and intimacy instead of a barrier to getting what we want; our unwillingness to lend our voices to this cause that is overwhelmingly carried by women in our community, only serves to act as a cover for the men among us who commit sexualized violence against women.

The time to step forward is now.

Visit www.EndViolenceYukon.com

for information and resources on how you can speak up, get consent and support those affected by sexualized violence.

On May 30 retired CFL player J. R. LaRose (B. C. Lions) will be at The Old Fire Hall from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. speaking about the impact of men’s violence against women and girls. LaRose is part of the Be More Than a Bystander project, which provides tools, language and practical ideas about how to speak up and how to communicate that violence and abuse is not acceptable.

White Ribbon Yukon is recruiting new board members. Please

reach out via the Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/WhiteRibbonYukon) if you are a man or woman interested in addressing and ending this epidemic of male violence against women.

Michael Vernon is a flawed human being on journey toward becoming a better man.

He leads a men’s circle in Whitehorse and is frustrated hearing that men are too busy, too checked out, or too good to actively care about violence against women.

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Surviving the Great Whitehorse Earthquake of 2017

by Jason Basnett

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Wrought Iron Rescue Kristine and I love Antoinette. We love her mother, Ruby and her son, Michael. We love her restaurant. We love what Antoinette and her family have brought to the Yukon - their generosity, compassion, kindness and spirit.

We appreciate the diversity and richness she has shared in the arts and business communities.

We love her work ethic and the sweat and dedication she has put into her passion for food and providing her customers with memorable dining experiences. We hate the thoughtless vandals, thieves and burglars who have struck her restaurant repeatedly and stolen her sense of security, and disheartened and dismayed her personally.

We have initiated this campaign to raise enough money to protect her extensive outside windows, secure the back outside deck area and to install a security system. We want the vandalism and thefts to stop.

As well as this fundraising campaign, we will be having a night of entertainment at Antoinette’s Restaurant on Friday, June 16. If you’d like to perform that evening, please contact me personally at: grayfoxmedia@gmail.com Please show her your love if you can by contributing to this campaign.

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urprisingly it was not the earthquake that woke me up on the morning of Monday, May 1. It was the stunning one-two punch of the intense, standing-on-frozenLego agony of being barefoot on cold gravel, coupled with the mind blowing realization that I was indeed standing stark naked in my driveway and this was not a dream.

I bolted, nimble and cat like, back into my porch and slammed the door behind me. Only then did I realize that my entire house was shaking and banging and we were having an earthquake. Thankfully I had not put the winter gear away yet and everything I needed was right inside the door.

I grabbed my van keys, winter jacket and a pair of snow-pants off the rack. With both hands full and no time to waste, I launched into a vigorous game of hacky sack with the rebellious one of my rubber boots (the good boot went right out the door, first kick) until I caught the offender with a clean strike that sent it halfway across the yard and well away from anything that would fall on me while I was putting it on.

Holding my clothes in front of my junk, I painfully hopscotched back across the gravel while simultaneously hitting the command start and unlocking the door, just like a ninja.

I opened the sliding door, tumbled inside and shut it behind me in one graceful move. So happy to be safe at last.

Problem was, as any Canadian knows, when you first start a cold vehicle the air that comes out of the vents is part liquid nitrogen and it feels like it will freeze you like Han Solo in a matter of minutes. Particularly if you are buck naked and were just in a toasty warm bed 30 seconds ago.

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snowboard/rapper style, and I realized they were my 10-year-old’s pants. The cold air stabbed through my back and I was sure this was the end.

Luckily my extensive survival training (still got the badge!!) from my swimming lessons at the Lion’s pool kicked in and saved me.

Grabbing my winter jacket and a dirty toque from under the front seat I rolled up onto the back bench seat and assumed the good old Heat Escape Lessening Position (H.E.L.P.!!) and covered myself as best I could with my jacket.

Curled up in a ball on the back seat of my van I shivered ferociously and wondered if the quake had stopped and it was just me shaking the van.

Eventually the shivering stopped and I was able to sit up and realize the quake was over. I improvised a kilt from my jacket to cover what the little snow pants could not. I played one more round of frozen gravel hop scotch to get my boots and put them on, and hobbled by the little snow pants I had some how managed to get my feet all the way through, pigeon/gangster walked back into the house.

I kept the entire ensemble on, all the way back to my bed and under the covers.

After another short bout of intense shivering and some black belt level bed yoga, I was able to get my rubber boots off and extract one of my legs from my son’s snow pants... just in time for the second quake to hit.

More angry than scared now, I jumped out of bed and kick/stomp/ jump/pulled the snow-pants off my leg. Throwing on my jacket I jammed my feet back into my rubber boots, grabbed some jeans off the shelf, and my cell phone and stomped my way, out of my house, down my driveway and hopped in my van.

I fired it up, pulled halfway down my drive so my house could not hit

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me and then sat there, naked from my down jacket to my rubber boots, and sent texts: to my ex-wife to make sure my boys and everyone at her place were okay, and to check on my folks.

Then I just sat there and felt the earth as it moved and then was still, moved and then was still, beneath me. I watched how it affected everything around me. There is definitely a reason that life changing and terrifying events are described as “earth shaking.” Nothing can be still and there can be no feeling of safety or security when the very earth is shaking.

The last earthquake I was in was in India in 2001. That one was a 7.7 and killed 20,000 people, but it was centred hundreds of kilometres from where we were.

The May 1st quake was a 6.2, but was centered closer to the surface and way closer to where I was streaking in my driveway. So this one today felt way stronger and combined with the memory of the last one, was way scarier. Growing up here in Whitehorse I can remember being in three or four other earthquakes, but today’s was definitely the most violent one I have experienced.

We were very lucky today.

A couple small aftershocks later I was finally able to relax a bit, climb in the backseat and marvel at how easily jeans go on if they are the right size.

As I climbed out of the van, finally fully clothed, one of my neighbours came out his front door and hopped in his car. Unable to hold it in, I burst out laughing as I stood looking at the 20 or so houses that can see my driveway, and contemplated the show I had just put on.

Much too funny to keep to myself, I decided to write it down and give all my twisted friends a chance to laugh along with me.

I hope you enjoyed the story and got a laugh out of it at the end of this stressful day.

The seismic scientists say this may have been the whole event, but it also may have just been the first act in a bigger show. Either way, I slept with my boots on that night. I don’t think my feet could take that again.

My name is Jason Basnett, I grew up and continue to live in Whitehorse. I am a single dad, former Paramedic and current Ski Patroller and I like to have fun, live Big Adventures and tell stories. I firmly believe that if you tell a story and it is not better than when you lived it, you have failed in the art of storytelling. Many of my friends say the best part of going on an adventure with me, and the biggest reason they bring me along, is hearing the story when we get back. Sometimes I even write them down.

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