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he Yukon is a pretty incredible place, but with so much wide, empty wilderness, few people and limited technology capacity in backcountry areas, it’s important to remember to prepare, plan and train before you venture out there.

The government coordinates a response to every call for help, but the ability to respond in the backcountry has many factors that could leave you potentially spending the night. Are you prepared?

Yukon Government’s Emergency Measures Organization provides vital information on how you can prepare yourself for the Yukon’s backcountry.

How to Prepare

You should understand the risks you take as a backcountry user.

File a trip plan with local authorities, have avalanche and wilderness first aid training and carry a two-way communication device, like a satellite phone.

The Canadian national program called AdventureSmart promotes outdoor safety and awareness outreach. They offer great resources on each of these preparation steps. Go to AdventureSmart.ca.

During an emergency, know

how to self-rescue out of immediate danger, activate your emergency plan, and be prepared to be self-sufficient for six to 12 hours.

• Trip Planning: Where are you going, who are you going with, how long are you going for? A trip plan is key information that you leave with a trusted person while you are away. If you don’t return or your communicate problems, your trusted person can be your ambassador to your rescue. The trip plan will explain your destination, travel route, equipment on hand and your expected return time. This gives authorities the critical information they need to send help.

• Training: Obtain the knowledge

and skills you need before heading out and also if your trip partners are also trained. Are you ski touring in the backcountry with someone who doesn’t know how to use a transceiver? Are you ok with that? Know and stay within your limits.

• Taking the Essentials:

Make sure to pack appropriately for the season and situation. There may still be snow on the ground, but

ski touring without bear spray in spring into summer is not wise.

It’s July in the Yukon, but yes you should take your windproof jacket. The seasons can change and it can snow. Be prepared that you may have to spend overnight in all backcountry trips.

What happens when the worst happens?

Yukon’s emergency responders are reached by calling 9-1-1 or 1-867-667-5555 on two-way communication devices such as cellular or satellite telephones. However, it is important to note that not all cell phones work outside of communities.

Don’t rely solely on personal locator beacons such as SPOT or InReach, as signals may be impeded or delayed by satellite coverage, topography and weather.

In addition, messages from these devices also do not go directly to the Yukon’s emergency services, they are answered and relayed by distance call centres, which could delay response.

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Are you prepared to survive Yukon’s wilderness ... cont’d tails about your location, nature of the emergency, number of people, access to the site, weather conditions and how to contact you.

If someone is calling on your behalf, based on your trip plan or activation of your personal locator beacon, they should provide as much of that information as possible.

Who is coming to help?

Depending on the nature and location of the emergency in the Yukon, one or more agencies will be involved such as Special Operations Medical Extrication Team, Yukon Search and Rescue, Yukon Emergency Medical Services, Yukon Fire Marshal’s office and also the RCMP, Parks Yukon and Parks Canada may play a role.

However, you need to be aware of where you are going and what that can mean for an emergency response. Are you travelling through White Pass and Haines Pass? These sections, although frequented by Yukoners, are actually British Columbia.

How does it work if you’re a Yukoner who travels outside the Yukon or outside Canada?

The Yukon Emergency Measures Organization collaborates with all local communities, municipalities, First Nation governments, federal departments, industry and volunteers to support emergency management readiness and capacity.

If an emergency Outside exceeds their local resources, the

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Yukon Government may work with emergency management partners in British Columbia, Alberta, Northwest Territories and Alaska, at their request. In turn, the Yukon Government may also request assistance through mutual aid agreements with other jurisdications or Public Safety Canada.

Who pays?

For Yukoners in the Yukon there are no fees for a medical remote response and the Special Operations Medical Extrication Team is used for search and rescue operations. However, for out-ofterritory residents or Yukoners retrieved from outside the Yukon’s borders, Medical Travel may re-

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cover ambulance costs from the individual.

Information on billing and travel insurance is available through Yukon’s Health and Social Services website www.hss. gov.yk.ca and use the search function for “Coverage.”

If you need air or ground ambulance services while you are outside of the territory, you will have to pay out of pocket.

The Yukon Health Care Insurance Plan does not pay for that, or related costs such as hospital transfer, escorts, and return transportation charges.

Even if you are making a day trip to Skagway, Alaska or Atlin, B.C., make sure you buy travel health insurance to supplement Yukon Health Care Insurance Plan.

Similarly, visitors to the Yukon who require an ambulance or medevac service will be billed

by Health and Social Services.

It is up to you to know the appropriate emergency number to call for the jurisdiction you are in.

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For more information email EMO.Yukon@gov.yk.ca or visit PreparedYukon.ca

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ack in 2013, with the height of the romanticized and highly popular topic of zombies and the fateful demise of the world and humanity, emergency organizations have utilized the zombie craze opportunity to get out their message of Emergency preparedness.

The British Columbia government’s “PreparedBC” emergency preparedness program, for example, features a webpage devoted to surviving a zombie attack. “zombies? In B.C.?” it reads.

“Are you serious? Well, sorta.

While the chance of the undead knockin’ on your door is slim, we do believe if you’re ready for zombies, you’re ready for a disaster. PreparedBC has an arsenal of zombie preparedness tips to help you survive any emergency.”

It’s a great marketing idea to reach the new generations perhaps unaware that once government services no longer work and technology is no longer available – what you should do and how you should be prepared. So how does that look for Yukoners?

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Yukoners are certainly fortunate in our location, population size and wilderness survival skills. We are quite isolated from major metropolises, which hopefully means more time to prepare before the zombies reach us. Our population

is small, so on ratio, you wouldn’t be dealing with many zombies once they start changing.

Outbreak occurs! Gather your hunting or outdoor gear, with as much food, water, gas, weapons as possible and head out of Whitehorse and bunker down.

What is the key strategy to survive in the outbreak of a zombie apocalypse? Take care of yourself first. Hopefully your fight or flight instinct will kick in, but ask yourself “What am I capable of? How far am I willing to sacrifice my fellow humanity to protect myself?”

Day Two: Survival of the Fittest If a zombie apocalypse was to happen during winter, expectantly, we would assume -40ºC would prevent zombies from actually being able to move (they may be the undead, but they are still made up of flesh and bone which would freeze – right?). So the fortune of living North of 60 is six months of a vast frozen wilderness, which means time to bunker down and prepare for those summer months of potential zombie uprisings.

But what would it take to survive in the Yukon? The first waves of people who would be killed first would be those unable to fend for themselves, those who keep their Canadian niceness with trying to help others, those unable to deal without technology, those unable to hunt or have connections to those who can give sustenance, and those who cannot survive a Yukon winter without government

services such as electricity. Are you one of these people?

Yes? You can still gain the skills, knowledge and training to prepare for any emergency. The best place to start would be reading information on the various websites from Yukon Government Emergency Services, get the equipment, get some training such as a Wilderness First Aid course and go practice new survival skills without the stress of zombies biting at your heels.

What’s the top thing you need to survive a zombie apocalypse? Weapons, lots and lots of weapons. Short range like an axe or sword and long range such as rifle.

Day Three: Still hope?

After the initial waves of people who can’t survive in the wilderness die, the population will be dwindled down Darwinianstyle like natural selection and eventually we are back to the earlier times and starting with little modern advantages.

The hope would be that some of your friends and family survived, but quite likely there may not be many left.

What would be the next stages to survive? What resources are still available or possible? As fuel and food become scarce, how much can we survive on hunting animals only? The Yukon doesn’t afford much farming of crops and in winter water can be hard to

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What would a sustainable future look like up here? Would there be any? Could you work as a community after the initial ruthless days?

One of the main issues that can come about during an emergency is not having a plan in place. What happens if the zombies started munching down on people while you’re at work? How would you get in contact with your family and friends? What do you have with you, in your vehicle, in your home or when you venture to the backcountry?

Having a short and long term plan in place can be vital to an emergency situation.

Whether it’s a legitimate zombie attack – because, you never know – or some other major emergency issue, such as an earthquake, wildfire, flood or war, make sure you’re prepared.

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he classic and enduring scout motto applies everywhere in life, but especially out on the land. It is absolutely amazing how even a little preparation can get us through challenges that could be insurmountable without a bit of prep time.

After first aid, fire and shelter are the two most important considerations to be prepared for. You can survive just about any situation if you have the capability to get a fire going and make some kind of a shelter from the elements.

Hypothermia is the number one killer in the outdoors and fire and shelter are at the top of the remedies for this problem – and escalation to a life-and-death situation is common where fire and/or shelter are not available.

The simplest preparation step is to carry a large plastic garbage bag and a Bic lighter(or two or three, as they don’t take much room.)

A simple survival kit is easy to make with wooden, strike-anywhere wooden matches; Bic lighters; a large piece of foldable plastic or nylon tent fly; tea bags, hot chocolate and/or instant coffee; a tin mug; energy bars; a small knife; twine or dental floss (very

strong) and perhaps flares or a signal mirror.

These items will all fit into a small fanny pack which should be around your waist and not in the boat, truck, pack or back at camp.

It will only help you if you have it on your body.

You might be amazed how often on a stalk while hunting you remove and leave behind your back-pack. If your survival gear is in that pack, you have just made a giant mistake. Hopefully you will find your pack, but often it is not until the next day and sometimes never.

An overturned canoe where you are in the river and your survival gear is still in your pack or elsewhere in the canoe is a very negative situation. Survival gear must be attached to you at all times or it is useless.

Topographical maps in various scales can help you prepare for a trek or a hunt as they show you the lay of the land in precise detail. They are currently fairly expensive, but will last forever if cared for. They can be copied for use on the trail which allows the original to be kept in good shape.

These maps show you what is ahead as far as topography is concerned and allow you to choose an

easier route, or at least let you know what to expect on a route you are committed to following.

They are useful in establishing an alternate route to the same place if other routes are impractical.

One of the best and often underrated preparation steps is simply telling someone where you are going and when you are planning to return. Macho attitudes often overlook this gem of preparedness and the results are sometimes fatal – and always more serious than they should be.

If you said Day 5 is the return day and gave your locations, anyone concerned such as Search and Rescue will find you very quickly and you will be safe and sound because of a little preparation.

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A rowdy night of feminism and tornadoes

The Yukon Status of Women Council presents an interactive screening of Twister on May 10 at the Beringia Interpretive Centre

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he Yukon Status of Women Council (YSWC) is hosting our second Interactive Film Screening event in Whitehorse.

On May 10th at the Beringia Interpretive Centre, the YSWC, in partnership with Whitehorse Blue Bin Recycling, will celebrate “badass women” by screening the over-the-top, action-packed film Twister.

Twister, which was released in 1996, was chosen based on a local Facebook voting poll that had other films like Bend It Like Beckham, Thelma and Louise, and Legally Blonde, as close contenders.

Following up from last year’s Interactive Film Screening event, it will be another great night of food, non-alcoholic drink options, wine, jeers, cheers, and Winterlong beers.

Natalka Luciuk, a member of the YSWC, said the idea originated from the local Feminist Film Club. The Feminist Film Club provided people who are in support of improving women’s rights and promoting gender equality the chance to hangout and have some fun.

“I had the idea rolling around in my head for a while to have a larger film event with the same social atmosphere, where we

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Molly Pratt (left), Reem Girgrah and Natalka Luciuk are helping the Yukon Status of Women Council host a second Interactive Film Screening event in Whitehorse on May 10 Natalka Luciuk and Molly Pratt, another member of YSWC, brought to life the Interactive Film Screenings in Whitehorse for the first time last year. They screened the female powered classic A League of their Own, which was released in 1992 and stars Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Rosie O’Donnell, Lori Petty and Madonna.

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celebrate women in film and witty commentary is encouraged….” Luciuk said. “A friend told me about an event in Toronto called Drunk Feminist Films. They generally show films and encourage viewer participation with the motto that they would rather laugh than cry their way through media representations of identity like gender, race, and sexuality.”

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Screening night worked: every person was given a card that provided suggestions for viewer participation tailored specifically to the feature being screened. Anytime Geena Davis (playing “Dottie”) did something we felt was awesome or inspirational we would yell “TO GEENA!” And whenever Tom Hanks (playing “Jimmy Dugan”) was a mess or uncooperative, the crowd yelled “GET IT TOGETHER JIMMY!” We also yelled “BOO!” anytime there was demeaning commentary, unrealistic beauty standards, or body shaming, and cheer anytime something we like happened.

I have to say that there were some other creative cheers as the night went on that kept everyone on their toes, led to hoarse voices for the next day, and sore cheeks from laughter.

Come out to the Beringia Interpretive Centre on May 10 and get ready for some more laughter and fun at our second installment of this unique event, as we honour powerful, smart women, the power of Mother Nature and over the top special effects. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the film will begin at 7 p.m.

There will be drinks and food available for sale (cash only), a silent auction and prizes to be won. Everyone 19 + is welcome, the venue is wheelchair accessible, and there will be closed captioning.

Early bird tickets are available through the Facebook page; it’s called “Twister - An Interactive

About the Yukon Status of Women Council Founded in 1973, the Yukon Status of Women Council (YSWC) strives to achieve women’s equality through research, advocacy, education, and public policy work.

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Explore the Yukon Garden with Kim Melton

Those Bloomin’ Apples

Spring frosts pose a challenge for Yukon fruit trees

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he tarps and burlap have come off of our tender apple trees, the snow is gone and the ground is drying up. Now we just have to wait for the magic to happen and the fruit to grow, right?

Well maybe. Unfortunately, we don’t always get off that easily up here. Yukon fruit growers have work to do in all seasons to ensure a successful harvest come fall. In the spring this involves two main strategies: avoid early bloom and watch that weather.

While we all know we don’t have any guaranteed frost-free months in the Yukon, the likelihood of a freeze definitely goes down as spring comes on. When this reaches the growing threshold depends on your exact location and microclimate, so it is a good idea to get familiar with the nuances of temperature in your own yard.

To avoid too many sleepless nights, we can encourage plants to remain dormant longer. This may seem counterintuitive when we have such a short season, but there is a balance to be struck.

For apple trees, we find the ideal time for them to “wake up” is just after the background vegetation begins to green up, taking cues, for example, from aspen or willows.

If your trees are sheltered for the winter (as we recommend), opening up their enclosures in

late March or early April after the threat of -40°C has passed is a good way to keep them in sync with the season.

Remove the covers when the snow is clear and hope for good weather thereafter. Using solid, light-coloured tarps to shelter trees keeps them shaded and cool. Transparent materials allow heat to build up in a greenhouse effect, encouraging your trees to come out early when risk of freezing remains.

If your trees are in a permanent cold frame or greenhouse, you can decide if you want to vent and/ or shade the shelter to maintain a cooler temperature or promote the trees to come out early – in which case you will need to monitor and apply heat if necessary during the early spring. For later maturing varieties this is the best path forward.

Once the blooms are developing, the second tactic comes into play: weather watch. Flower buds on many trees and shrubs form the previous summer, and once they begin to swell the following season the plant enters a more vulnerable stage. Active growing tissues and open blooms can suffer damage from a -3°C frost, so once flower buds are the size of a pea, watch the forecasts and be ready with row cover, bed sheets or tarps to cover up your trees to help them through a particularly cold night.

Pollina�ion �roubleshoo�ing “My apple tree blooms but it won’t fruit...”

PHOTO: Kim Melton

Apple blossoms can take up to -3°C, but early developing fruit can be damaged at the freezing point.

Woody growth – and even flower buds – can handle cold down to -40°C if tissue is completely dormant mid winter, but much less when growing.

Thermometers with remote alarms are available if you are the anxious type, and I am told these are also easy to rig up with DIY technology… it’s Greek to me, and I’d love to hear about it if you have success with this!

A couple further tips to ensure a healthy transition to the growing season are to ensure your

trees are well-watered early, and to complete pruning before buds swell and fertilize as soon as the ground thaws so nutrients are available early.

May all your endeavours be fruitful!

Kim Melton and her partner, John Lenart, run Canada’s northernmost tree nursery on the banks of the Klondike River.

More info on these crazy folks at www.KlondikeValley.com

Apple blossoms require pollen from an unrelated apple tree to fruit (this includes flowering crabapples!)

The maximum suggested distance between trees for good pollination is 30m.

Planting early-blooming plants like haskaps that are attractive to bees and other insects is way to bring in pollinators.

If the weather is wet, windy or very cold and the insects aren’t flying, handpollination with a paintbrush is a way to hedge your bets for a good crop.

Only have one tree? With permission of course, bring home a few blooms from a neighbours tree and do the deed yourself.

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EXHIBITORS FROM WHITEHORSE, TESLIN, HAINES, SKAGWAY, BRITISH COLUMBIA OUTDOOR BOUNCY CASTLE FOR KIDS 12 AND UNDER SATURDAY AND SUNDAY (weather permitting)

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The Lake Laberge Lions Club was chartered March 15, 1969 and has served our community, the Yukon, in humanitarian, environmental, social and educational projects for over 40 years. With our successful fundraising endeavours we are able to support a wide range of community projects, focusing mainly on seniors and youth. We’re Lions… And We Serve.

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Home Hardware Boreal Engineering Dana Klock @ Urban Realty Group Marsh Lake Tents and Events Locksmith Services Tetra Tech Clark Builders

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SPECIAL GUESTS: Kaylyn Kyle John Macdonald Bobby Ferris Michael Tuton Thomas Scoffin Jeremy McCulloch Moira Sauer Carrie Rudolph Darby McIntyre Mallory Pigage Hayley Halushka Lisa Bachli Garry Chaplin Wayne Thomas Lorrie Thomas

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS FESTIVAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE: Jim Tucker (chair) Teresa Rudolph (décor) Natasha Phillips (décor) Angela Sale-Roche Lyndsey Amundson (décor) Laura Vanderkley (evening volunteers) Serge Michaud (ex-officio) Sylvia Anderson (ex-officio)

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With so many people to thank, it may have happened that we overlooked someone…we did not do it on purpose and we of course thank you!

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Chihuahuas are the second-most euthanized dog in Texas. We adopted Emma through the Texas Chihuahua Rescue Network and she is now looked after by our beloved 11-year-old Chloe.

Every Friday from 10 PM to MiDNIGHT Meet our dogs, they live for us, we live for them, the Yukon would not be the Yukon without Dog Culture. Send us photos of Yukon dogs and their people! Email your Yukon dogs to our editor at What’s Up Yukon, danny@whatsupyukon.com. What’s Up Yukon proudly partnered with the Yukon Transportation Museum’s Dog Culture Display, “Yukon’s Best Friend: Doggedness in Love and Labour”. New submissions may appear inside What’s Up Yukon’s printed issue and website! That’s right your pooch could be appreciated by all!

Photos should be a minimum of 6” wide at 220 dpi.

Do you have a FUN, HEROIC, or TOUCHING story about your pet?

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WHAT’S UP YUKON wants to hear your ‘PAWSITIVE TAIL’!

Please send your story, or story idea, and a photo of you and your pet, to monica@whatsupyukon.com PHONE 667-2910 EXT.2 FOR MORE INFO.

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Whitehorse EVENTS ART SHOWS Until Fri. May. 4 Masking Death and Life: Ceramic Mask Show by Claire Strauss 7:00 pm Yukon Arts Centre Claire’s show explores the unmasking of human nature using images of Nature.

Until Sat. May 26 Art Exhibit: Filling the Void by Mark Preston Yukon Arts Centre Whitehorse based artist of Tlingit and Irish descent, Mark Preston’s contemporary pieces are inspired by minimalism and abstraction Until Sat. May 26 Art Exhibit: Ready Player Two by Brendan Lee Satish & Sonny Assu Yukon Arts Centre Elements from science fiction, comic book, and gaming cultures to consider how these forms alternately reinforce and transcend racial boundaries in youth culture.

Until Sat. June 30 Unfurled - The Yukon in Fur Arts Underground Exhibit held in the Hougen Heritage Gallery. The rich history and current culture of trapping in the Yukon.

LIVE MUSIC

Wed. May. 2 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 pm Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

Thu. May. 3 Jam Night with Ben Mahony 7:30 pm Best Western Gold Rush Inn Thu. May. 3 Ginger Jam 8:00 pm Epic Pizza Fully electric jam session with PA system, drum kit and guitars provided to musicians. Featuring guest co-hosts and performers.

Fri. May. 4 Yukon Musician: Anne Turner 6:00 pm Westmark Whitehorse Jazz and Easy Listening Fri. May. 4 Soir de Semaine 7:00 pm Epic Pizza à335-9910 alain@soirdesemaine.com Fri. May. 4 Jimmy D. Lane 7:30 pm Best Western Gold Rush Inn Fri. May. 4 Friday Night Jams 8:00 pm Town & Mountain Hotel Bring your instrument and your voice and get in the lineup of instant community-driven music and good times!

Fri. May. 4 Open Mic with Patrick Jacobson 8:30 pm Town & Mountain Hotel Fri. May. 4 Karaoke 9:00 pm Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat. May. 5 Cutting Lose with Peggy and Jack 5:00 pm The Cut Off Restaurant Sat. May. 5 Spring Fling: Celtic Music, Pipe Band & Ceilidh Dancing 7:00 pm Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre Dance to the jigs, reels, hornpipes, and more! Try out some Ceilidh Dancing! No experience necessary.

Tickets at the door or at Dean’s Strings. 3341547 ksecord57@gmail.com Sat. May. 5 Karaoke 9:00 pm Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sun. May. 6 Jam Session 4:00 pm 98 Hotel Sun. May. 6 Jam Night w Junkyard Bob & Ben Mahony 6:30 pm Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Bring your instruments and jam with some locals, with drink and food specials.

Sun. May. 6 Sunday Jam and Open Mic 7:00 pm Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Hosted by local musicians, until late, drink specials.

Sun. May. 6 Ben Mahony 7:30 pm Best Western Gold Rush Inn Mon. May. 7 Sounds of Spring 7:00 pm Yukon Arts Centre Listen to some fine Jazz and a selection of wind ensemble favourites from our Grade 8 Band, Junior Concert Band and Senior Wind Ensemble! All ages, tickets at Arts Underground or Yukon Arts Centre Box Office.

Mon. May. 7 Monday Night Jam 8:00 pm The Social House Bring your own instrument or play one supplied. Sing some tunes for your friends or sit in and play along.

GENERAL EVENTS

Until Sat. May. 5 Live Words:Yukon Writers Festival Whitehorse, Yukon LIVE WORDS is an annual literary festival produced by Yukon Public Libraries, Public Schools Branch and the Yukon Science Institute.

Until May 31 Make it in May Tue. to Fri. 10am 4pm, Sat. 11am to 4pm, Arts Underground. The craft and ceramic studio is available for artists to drop-in and create during our office hours.

667-4080 Wed. May. 2 20-Minute Makeover 8:30 am Shipyards Park Plan your day to include a cleanup of litter and graffiti around your business, alley or wherever you see garbage.

Phone 668-8325 or email parks@whitehorse.ca All participants are invited to a free BBQ Wed. May. 2 Make it in May 10:00 am Arts Underground The craft and ceramic studio is available for artists to drop-in and create during our office hours. 667-4080 Wed. May. 2 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 pm Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 6336081 Terry or Michèle

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Wed. May. 2 Midday Church Service 12:15 pm Whitehorse United Church A time to relax, refocus. Music, silence, readings.

Wed. May. 2 TED Talk Huddle 3:30 pm (co) space coworking space` Each week we’ll select a new topic/Talk and hang around to discuss!

You never know what amazing things some shots of mid-week creativity will spark.

Wed. May. 2 FREE Book Event - To Hell and Back: A Former Hells Angel’s Story of Recovery and Redemption 4:00 pm Coles Books Author Joe Calendino in a free signing and meet & greet. Calendino’s bestselling memoir shares the gripping story of how he transformed from infamous Hells Angel to celebrated founder of Yo Bro Yo Girl: his non-profit working with youth at risk of gang violence. 633-2440 Wed. May. 2 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 pm Whitehorse United Church Wed. May. 2 The Unplugging 7:30 pm The Old Fire Hall Could an old woman’s wisdom save the world? An award-winning play by Yvette Nolan Directed by Reneltta Arluk Wed. May. 2 Hump Day Trivia 9:00 pm Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Thu. May. 3 Sexualized Harassment in the Workplace 10:00 am Centre de la francophonie Cover topics about your rights, responsibilities, and how to develop sexualized harassment policies. To register call 456-4304 or email info@volunteeryukon.ca Thu. May. 3 Kickoff BBQ - BBQ de lancement 4:30 pm LePage Park Join us for the launch of Sexualized Assault Prevention Month. Free food, live entertainment, games and prizes Thu. May. 3 Chess Corner 6:30 pm Yukon College Chess played in room A2101, beginners welcome, welcome to bring your own ‘lucky’ board. Everyone welcome to sit in on this game of strategy.

Thu. May. 3 The Unplugging 7:30 pm The Old Fire Hall Could an old woman’s wisdom save the world? An award-winning play by Yvette Nolan Directed by Reneltta Arluk Thu. May. 3 Christ Church Cathedral Choir Practice 7:30 pm Christ Church Cathedral Fri. May 4 to Sun. May. 6 Yukon Trade Show Canada Games Centre Trade Show Hours to the General Public :Friday 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Saturday 10.00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 668-7979 Fri. May. 4 A Wellness Day 9:00 am Grace Space Sample some practical wellness tools, and develop a basic personal wellness plan.

It does not need to be complicated! Call 3356216 or info@gracespaceyukon.com for more information.

Fri. May. 4 Make it in May 10:00 am Arts Underground The craft and ceramic studio is available for artists to drop-in and create during our office hours. 667-4080 Fri. May. 4 Dusk’a Friday Language Lunches 12:00 pm Duska Head Start and Family Learning Center Bring a bag lunch and come learn Southern Tutchone with our special guest speakers. Call Erin Pauls for more information 633-7816. All Kwanlin citizens and staff are welcome!

Fri. May. 4 28th Annual Law Day Run & Walk 12:00 pm Whitehorse Millennium Trail Register at Sport Yukon.

Fri. May. 4 Yarn Yoga 6:30 pm Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga 30 minutes of yoga, an hour of crochet/knitting, and then more yoga! Suitable for beginners in crafting and in yoga. Call 3348599 for more information.

Fri. May. 4 The Unplugging 7:30 pm The Old Fire Hall Could an old woman’s wisdom save the world? An award-winning play by Yvette Nolan Directed by Reneltta Arluk Fri. May. 4 Whitehorse Community Choir: Cheers for 25 Years 8:00 pm Yukon Arts Centre Stories and pictures from choir archives, favourite songs from past concerts will be presented. Concert goers are encouraged to wear silver in honour of the anniversary. Tickets online.

Fri. May. 4 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. $5/hour.

Sat. May. 5 Free Comic Book Day 2018 Titan Gaming Cafe Browse some of our selected free comics. Preview upcoming series, and there’s sure to be a Super Hero or two hanging around for photos!! Something for all ages Sat. May. 5 Etsy Spring Made in Canada Market 11:00 am Westmark Whitehorse 39 Yuketsy team northern sellers from Whitehorse and 8 other communities, featuring handmade & vintage treasures 334-6623 Sat. May. 5 Make it in May 11:00 am Arts Underground The craft and ceramic studio is available for artists to drop-in and create during our office hours. 667-4080 Sat. May. 5 Record Sale Fundraiser 1:30 pm Shipyards Park Crates of vinyl goodness.

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Over 1000 LP’s and hundreds of 45’s for sale.

Many genres, Great cover art. Some CD’s and cassettes are available. Cash only please.

Network with other vinyl enthusiasts.

Sat. May. 5 Crib Tournament 6:15 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 Crib tournaments every Saturday - Member and non-members welcome.

Sat. May. 5 The Unplugging 7:30 pm The Old Fire Hall Could an old woman’s wisdom save the world? An award-winning play by Yvette Nolan Directed by Reneltta Arluk Sat. May. 5 Whitehorse Community Choir: Cheers for 25 Years 8:00 pm Yukon Arts Centre Stories and pictures from choir archives, favourite songs from past concerts will be presented. Concert goers are encouraged to wear silver in honour of the anniversary. Tickets online.

Sun. May. 6 Yukon Wholistic Health Fair 9:30 am Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Come meet some of practitioners. Speakers, Demos and Presentations.

Sun. May. 6 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. 6 Mothers Day Silver Ring Workshop 1:00 pm Arts Underground A handson fun and informative workshop designed to introduce you to silversmithing. Register at Arts Underground. 667-4080 Sun. May. 6 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. 6 Japanese Conversation Classes 3:00 pm Multicultural Centre of the Yukon Call 393-2588 or email Fumi Torigai the instructor at jcayukon@gmail.com for more info.

Sun. May. 6 Life Drawing Drop-in 7-9 pm Arts Underground. Life Drawing is every first Sunday of the Month and is non-instructional.

Andew Sharp is the host. A live model will pose each session. Cost is $5/hour to help pay for the model.

Mon. May. 7 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. 867-6686280 or toll free: 888-668-6280 Fax: 867-6334576 Mon. May. 7 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. 7 Titan Trivia 6:00 pm Titan Gaming Cafe Lots of fun categories, and YUKON themed questions for the sourdoughs!! Teams of up to 6 people. Win store credit!

Mon. May. 7 Euchre Night 6:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Mon. May. 7 Birth Stories 7:00 pm Baked Cafe Midwives, mothers and families. Partners for life!” Enjoy an evening of sharing and honoring new life and relationships.

Tue. May. 8 Make it in May 10:00 am Arts Underground The craft and ceramic studio is available for artists to drop-in and create during our office hours. 667-4080 Tue. May. 8 Second-hand Clothing Bazaar 5:30 pm Whitehorse Seventh-day Adventist Church Donations of clean clothing in good condition welcome. All proceeds go to charitable causes. For more info. call 633-3463.

Tue. May. 8 The Underachievers 6:30 pm Arts Underground A club for painters of all skill levels. Bring your own supplies, we have easels and plenty of space. There is no instruction.

Cost is free with a membership.

Tue. May. 8 Fly Tying Night 7:00 pm Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Come out to tie up some signature flies with Steve and Kris. Bring, your tools, thread and a vise if you have them and get ready to spin some lies and create some flies.

KIDS & FAMILIES

Daily, Mondays to Fridays - Learning Together Program 9:00 am at both Hidden Valley School and Selkirk Elementary School. Free drop-in program: playtime, group snack, circle time, craft time. Caregivers learn how to support children’s learning at home.

Tue. May 1 to Fri. May. 4 Heart Showcase Heart Of Riverdale Wed. May. 2 Toddler Story Time 10:30 am Whitehorse Public Library Appropriate for 2 - 4 yrs. of age & caregiver, Free drop-in. Contact 667-5239 for more information.

Wed. May. 2 Fantastic Fibres 10:30 am Family Literacy Centre All ages. Listen to a story, sing songs and create masterpieces with fabrics and fibres of all sorts. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Wed. May. 2 Baby Talk Session: Breastfeeding 1:15 pm Whitehorse Health Centre Bring your baby, let us inform and discuss topics related to the health and concerns you may have as your baby reaches milestones.

Thu. May. 3 Live Words:Young Authors Conference 8:45 am F.H. Collins Secondary Thu. May. 3 Power of Painting 12:30 pm Family Literacy Centre 18+ Months. Listen to a story, sing songs and create masterpieces with paint. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Thu. May. 3 Girls, Trans & Rainbow Club 3:00 pm Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre All girls, trans, non-binary & 2-spirited folks, ages 15-21 welcome. Come together, find support and take action.

Thu. May. 3 Youth Drop In 5:30 pm Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 10 - 17 yrs. Call 6684794 or email info@polarettes.org for more information. Limit of 25 participants, arrive early.

Thu. May. 3 Spring Rock Climbing Club 6:00 pm Shipyards Park No experience necessary, Ages 8-14 and parents are welcome to join. Sign up today by email !equinox@ equinoxyukon.com or call 334-3725 Fri. May. 4 Live Words:Young Authors Conference 8:45 am F.H. Collins Secondary Fri. May. 4 Parent and Tot Drop In 10:00 am Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 0-4 yrs. Call 668-4794 or email info@polarettes.org for more information. Limit of 25 participants, arrive early.

Fri. May. 4 Look at the SS Klondike and say “Wow” like Owen Wilson 12:15 pm S.S.Klondike 633-9687 Fri. May. 4 Girls Club 7:30 pm Bethany Church Call 668-4877 for more information.

Sat. May. 5 Family Free Play Drop In 10:00 am Family Literacy Centre Read, make crafts and participate in imaginative play. Mon - Fri 10 - 3 pm Call 668-8698 for more info.

Sat. May. 5 Free Day in the Clothing Room 10:00 am Church of the Nazarene Children’s, Mens and Womens clothing that was freely received, freely we want to give. Call 633-4903 for more information.

Sat. May. 5 Youth Magic League 11:00 am Titan Gaming Cafe 668-5750 Cards from all Magic sets are legal. 60 card format. Ages 18 and under.

Sat. May. 5 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.

Sun. May. 6 Kids Yoga 11:15 am Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga 45 minutes of mindfulness, growth, and movement. We play games and tell stories - for ages 5-7. Call 334-8599 for more info.

Sun. May. 6 Catan Tournament - Fundraiser for YCCS 1:00 pm Titan Gaming Cafe Winner qualifies for our CATAN Championship Spring 2019 invitational!

Mon. May. 7 Parent and Tot Drop In 10:00 am Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 0-4 yrs. Call 668-4794 or email info@polarettes.org for more information. Limit of 25 participants, arrive early.

Mon. May. 7 Eurythmics 10:30 am Family Literacy Centre Ages 0-5. Enjoy a mix of music, movement and fun. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Mon. May. 7 Baby Story Time 10:30 am Whitehorse Public Library Appropriate for ages 6 - 24 months & caregiver, Free drop-in. Call 667-5239 for more information.

Tue. May. 8 Parent-Child Mother Goose 10:30 am Whitehorse Public Library Free, but registration is required. Register online or call 322-5990 if you need assistance. Age: Birth to 18 months.

Tue. May. 8 Back To Nature 10:30 am Family Literacy Centre All ages. Stories, activities and crafts to connect your child to their natural surroundings. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Tue. May. 8 Youth Drop In 5:30 pm Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 10 - 17 yrs. Call 6684794 or email info@polarettes.org for more information. Limit of 25 participants, arrive early.

Tue. May. 8 Spring Rock Climbing Club 6:00 pm Shipyards Park No experience necessary, Ages 8-14 and parents are welcome to join. Sign up today by email !equinox@ equinoxyukon.com or call 334-3725 Tue. May. 8 Dungeon Draw Artist Night 6:00 pm Titan Gaming Cafe 668-5750 Food and drink specials, watch for special event theme nights.

MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS Wed. May. 2 Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 am Sport Yukon Supportive members will help you develop your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@ gmail.com

Thu. May. 3 Sundogs Toastmasters Club 12:00 pm Sport Yukon A lunch time session to learn the skills, practice the speaking, receive the feedback to improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@ gmail.com Thu. May. 3 Entrepreneurs Speaker Series 5:00 pm (co)space coworking space` Hear hard won start up successes and laugh out loud blunders. Drinks and appetizers served.

Thu. May. 3 NorthwesTel’s Business After Hours 5:00 pm Arts Underground Door Prizes, Drinks and Appetizers will be served, celebrate the Northern Artists and their art work which dons the cover of the phone directories.

Thu. May. 3 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 Sat. May. 5 Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Coffee Discussion Group 9:00 am A&W Restaurant Casual event. Hams from outside the Yukon and those are interested are welcome Sat. May. 5 Yukon Diabetes Expo 9:00 am Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Endocrinologists, physicians, community supports, patients, and family in a supportive and educational environment. Register online.

Sun. May. 6 Yukon Wholistic Health Fair 9:30 am Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Come meet some of practitioners. Speakers, Demos and Presentations.

Sun. May. 6 Writing Workshop for Adults with author Joel A. Sutherland 2:00 pm Whitehorse Public Library The journey of nurturing the seeds of an idea into a story for young readers. In the meeting room, FREE, Call 667-5239 to register Mon. May. 7 Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Meeting 7:00 pm Emergency Measures Organisation BDG Prospective hams are welcome.

Tue. May. 8 Yukon Avalanche Association AGM 6:00 pm Town & Mountain Hotel Light refreshments will be served. Email for more information info@yukonavalanche.ca All are welcome Tue. May. 8 The Yukon Prospectors Association 7:00 pm Yukon Chamber of Mines Prospectors and those interested in mineral exploration welcome!

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Wednesdays 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 Thursdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance.

Polar Group (OM) 7:30 PM 6210 - 6th ave.

Fridays 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.

Saturdays Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM, Sara Steel Building 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Hospital Meeting Whitehorse General Hospital (OM NS) 7:00 pm - Hospital Board Meeting.

Candlelight Meeting 8:30 PM - 305 Wood St. Sundays Detox Meeting (OM NS) 1:00 PM 1:00 PM, Sara Steel Building 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Hospital Meeting (OM NS) 7:00 PM Whitehorse General Hospital Mondays 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 Tuesdays 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 1-888-453-0142 (24 hours a day)

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Yukoner Mary Sloan plays Bernadette in The Unplugging

Can wisdom save the world?

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Gwaandak Theatre’s production of The Unplugging opens May 2 at the Old Fire Hall

by Leighann Chalykoff

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n an instant, everything changes. Electricity fizzles out, networks crumble and the collected knowledge of humanity – stored in digital archives like Wikipedia – vanishes. The world is left in the middle of a cold, dark winter.

In a desperate but misguided attempt to survive, one village casts out their so-called undesirables, starting with women who are too old to bear children. So, Bernadette, played by Yukon’s own Mary Sloan, and Elena, played

by Heather Majaury of the Algon-

quin Nation, retreat into the bush where they must rely on their own knowledge to survive.

This is the post-apocalyptic, not-so-distant-future world of The Unplugging, an award-winning play by Canadian playwright Yvette Nolan. It’s the latest production on offer from the Yukonbased Gwaandak Theatre. Fittingly, one meaning of the word gwaandak is “storyteller” in the Gwich’in language.

The theatre brought nationally acclaimed director Reneltta Arluk to Whitehorse for the production. Arluk, who is Inuvialuit, Cree, and Dene from the Northwest Territories,made her directing debut at the Stratford Festival and on November 1 she stepped into her current role of Director of Indigenous Arts at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.

“At its heart, The Unplugging is about reconciliation and that is a vital conversation for us right now,” Arluk said. “I think Yvette Nolan has written an incredible play that explores relationships and community. As the characters learn who they are, we get some insight into who we are.”

The Unplugging tackles subjects that we might otherwise shy away from, such as aging, feminism, reconciliation, the value of Indigenous knowledge and humanity’s over-dependence on technology, but it also manages to keep its sense of humour. That, coupled with a beautiful “moon box” as part of the set – ingeniously constructed by lighting designer Cimmeron Meyer – works to keep the tone of the play light and hopeful.

That hope for the future is the key to the story, said actor Aaron M. Wells, who is from the NuuChah-Nulth and Tsimpsian First Nations of British Columbia. He plays Seamus, the lone male in the play.

“For me, this show is a call to action,” Wells said. “Not just to the reparations that need to be made through Truth and Reconciliation, but also to the reparations that need to be made between male and female.

“I see it as a call to action to the young men in our country to at least start making those reparations to women. That’s where

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our power comes from, at least as I have always known it, we all come from our mothers and we have that matrilineal lineage.”

Over the past few weeks, Arluk and the cast have spent long hours in the Old Fire Hall working on scenes. The Unplugging is the first play to come out of Yukon Arts Centre’s new performing arts residency, called @YAC. Rehearsals for the show have been punctuated by hands-on activities. The cast got first-hand experience in “trudging” while out for a winter hike through deep snow near Miles Canyon. And they were given insight into northern traditional knowledge when a local trapper, Montana Prysnuk, taught them how to craft rabbit snares from wire.

“The beautiful thing about having The Unplugging here in Whitehorse is that a lot of people already have this knowledge and very much live in correlation with the environment,” Arluk said. “It was something I wanted to have the cast and the designers and myself do to build a stronger living experience so we could bring that experience to the stage.”

The Unplugging is co-presented by the Yukon Arts Centre, Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre, Klondike Institute for Arts and Culture, Vuntut Gwitchin Government, First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun and Junction Arts and Music.

Its Yukon run starts at the Old Fire Hall in Whitehorse with a pay-what-you-decide preview on May 1, followed by four nights of performances from May 2 to 5.

After Whitehorse,

the cast and crew hit the road to the Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre in Dawson City on May 9, the Community Hall in Old Crow on May 10, the Na-Cho Nyak Dun Government House in Mayo on May 14, and the St. Elias Convention Centre in Haines Junction on May 16.

There will also be matinees for school groups in Whitehorse and Dawson.

Tickets are available at www.

YukonTickets.com. For more information on the show, go to GwaandakTheatre.ca. Follow Gwaandak Theatre’s videos and behind the scenes stories on its Facebook page.

Leighann Chalykoff is captivated by the time and talent that’s poured into creating a piece of theatre like The Unplugging. She is honoured to have been invited behind the scenes to work alongside Gwaandak Theatre’s professional cast and crew, and to help with publicity. Through her Yukon-based work, Leighann is committed to providing exceptional services that benefit the community, promote engagement, and encourage diverse voices.

Heather Majaury (left) and Mary Sloan rely on their own knowledge to survive in the woods in The Unplugging

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Egg drop soup with green onions

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For anyone out there who lovingly simmers chicken bones to make a perfect giggly stock, use it here. Everyone else can give it a try with a store bought stock, but make sure to taste often for seasoning and possibly pull back the soy sauce. Packaged stock tends to be on the PHOTOS: Sydney Oland

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INGREDIENTS 1 1/5 quarts chicken stock Salt, to taste 5 eggs, beaten

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Bring stock to a simmer and taste for salt, adding more if necessary. Add sesame oil and soy sauce and whisk until well combined. When stock is simmering, slowly drizzle the beaten egg mixture into simmering stock whisking constantly while you drizzle. Once all the egg is added let stay over heat for 1 minute then remove from heat and let sit for 3-4 minutes.

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Part 2 of 2

Matt Hosford tells us about his personal experience running the Chena River to Ridge: 25 and 50 Mile Multi-Sport Endurance Race

by Matt Hosford PHOTOS: Matt Hosford

25-mile skier Brady Gross catches his breath 2 miles from the finish line

25-mile racer Blair Phelps runs up to the ridge inside the plowed track

The Las� Fron�ier Alaskans seem to embrace their long winters more than anywhere else I’ve seen in the north. Their affinity for crazy adventure races is a testament to their celebration of northern living. The state hosts a number of major international races, including the Iditarod Trail Invitational (1,000 miles), Mount Marathon and the Alaskaman Triathlon, which is regarded as the world’s toughest Ironman Triathlon.

Perhaps there is something about living in the “last frontier” that breeds these tough endurance athletes and ridiculous races in the most northern state.

I did get the sense that these people enjoyed the idea of being on the fringe and relished pushing the limits. Brody Hanson, a 25 mile cross country skier said he was using this race as training for the White Mountains 100 – another endurance race at the end of March.

Aid S�a�ion During the pre-race meeting, Bobby Gillis informed everyone that the only aid station was at mile 14. Aid stations serve as ref-

uges for racers to rest and stock up on nutrition before continuing on. They are also morale boosters; another box on your mental checklist to cross off before the finish line.

I avoid checking my GPS to see my mileage because I find this information can put you in a negative headspace and GPS’s can give false distances. I passed my fiancé, Gemma, who had been running ahead of me for much of the race.

Gemma looked back and said, “We’re at mile 15, did we somehow pass the Aid Station?”

“No way,” I replied confidently, but then began reflecting on the potential spots we actually could have missed a fork in the trail.

There were tracks from racers ahead of me, so at the very least, I knew we were on the right trail – or we were all on the wrong trail.

I had just enough food to make it to the end, but not knowing what mile you’re at or if you’ve somehow missed an aid station can quickly eat away at a tired, low energy individual.

I decided to put my head down and accept that the aid station will come when it comes. Worrying about it would not help me get there any faster.

At last, after 16 miles, we stumbled into the aid station. I was elated to hear that we were indeed at mile 16 and that the remaining trail was primarily down hill. The aid crew greeted us with warm Gatorade, water, gels, chips and other sweet and salty snacks.

The crew was in great spirits and confirmed that the trail only gets better; though the fact that they’d all snowmobiled up there had not escaped me.

A few runners and skiers joined the aid station and shared the same elation I had minutes earlier; relieved that the infamous 14 mile aid station did indeed exist and that their GPS watches were not malfunctioning.

Finish & Warming Hut The remaining course was a beautiful, winding trail through tightly packed groves of aspens.

Light snow had begun to fall, giving the trail a fairytale-like feel.

I put in some music to take my mind off the pain in my IT band and achilles and enjoyed the meander of the trail. At this point in the race, the choice of skis was really paying off. Every 20 minutes, I had to step aside to let a cont’d on page 19 ...

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After a long, but beautiful seven hours on the trail, I passed the “one mile to go” marker.

I picked up the pace, ignored the pain and crossed the finish line to a 4-person crew and my fiancé, who had taken off ahead of me af-

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This shared suffering is an experience that somehow bonds you with the other racers – it’s what makes endurance races so memorable and addictive.

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Wednesdays Healthy Choices & Nutrition Activities 9:00 am Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wednesdays Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen.cranfield@ctfn.ca 821-4251 Wednesdays Tlingit Language Game Nights 5:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wednesdays Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wednesdays AA Carcross 6:30 pm Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Wed. May. 2 School Council 7:00 pm Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Thu. May. 3 Executive Council Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu. May. 3 CPNP Lunch 12:00 pm Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Thu. May. 3 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. 3 Sewing Nights 6:30 pm Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Thu. May. 3 Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranfield, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator Fri. May. 4 AA Meeting Carcross 1:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Sat. May. 5 Traditional Handgames 1:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Sat. May. 5 Live Words: Owen Lukkanen Author Tour 7:00 pm Isabelle Pringle Community Library Sun. May. 6 St. Saviours Church Service 11:00 am St. Saviour’s Church 867-668-3129 Sun. May. 6 Sewing Sessions 12:00 pm Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Mon. May. 7 CTRRC Mtng 10:00 am Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Mon. May. 7 Art at the Carving Shed 5:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon. May. 7 AA - Tagish 7:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. May. 8 Elders Breakfast 10:00 am Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Tue. May. 8 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. 8 Tlingit Language classes 5:00 pm CTFN Capacity Building Tue. May. 8 Excellence Group 5:00 pm Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Tue. May. 8 Sports Night 6:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School Tue. May. 8 Women’s Group 7:00 pm Carcross Community Campus 821-4251

CARMACKS

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, Sewing Group 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm Tage Cho Hudan Interpretive Centre. Sewing supplies available for personal projects or feel free to bring your own supplies and projects.

Fri. May. 4 Live Words: Owen Lukkanen Author Tour 10:45 am Carmacks Public LIbrary

DAWSON CITY

Wed. May. 2 CFYT Trivia 8:00 pm The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.

Thu. May. 3 Handgames Club 3:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Email for more information. youthoutreach@trondek.ca Thu. May. 3 YEU Local Y026 (Klondike) monthly meeting 7:00 pm YTG Property management building Thu. May. 3 Art Night 7:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Email for more information. youthoutreach@trondek.ca Thu. May. 3 Open Mic In The Lounge 9:00 pm Westminster Hotel Hosted by Jonathan Howe Fri. May. 4 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 am Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri. May. 4 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 pm Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri. May. 4 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Fri. May. 4 Art with Ange 3:30 pm Robert Service School For grades 1-3 Call 993-7400 ext 299 or email recreation@cityofdawson.com Fri. May. 4 The Executives 11:00 pm Westminster Hotel Sat. May. 5 Painting 1:00 pm KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Inspire and be inspired by other artists. Bring your own ideas and painting

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surfaces. Paints, brushes and easels are supplied, no instruction offered.

Sat. May. 5 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sat. May. 5 Cocktail Night 5:00 pm Eldorado Hotel In the Sluice Box Lounge, from classics over hot/ desert drinks, to a featured special.

Sun. May. 6 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 am St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Sun. May. 6 Soul Sunday with The Sweet Nuggets 11:00 pm Westminster Hotel Mon. May. 7 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 am Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon. May. 7 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 pm Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon. May. 7 Recreation Board Meeting 5:30 pm Art & Margaret Fry Recreation Centre Recreation board grants are due the Thursday preceding each meeting Mon. May. 7 Friends of Palace Grand AGM 5:30 pm KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Support the growth of our local theatre community and the work of FOPG. Tue. May. 8 Mad Scientists 3:30 pm Robert Service School For grades 1-3 Call 993-7400 ext 299 or email recreation@cityofdawson.com Tue. May. 8 Cooking Club 6:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Email for more information. youthoutreach@trondek.ca Tue. May. 8 Step n Strong 7:00 pm Robert Service School For more information email: getrealfit(at) me.com 867-993-2520 Tue. May. 8 Dawson City Council Meeting 7:00 pm Dawson City Town Hall The meetings are aired live on Dawson City TV Channel 12. Council holds a Question Period at each meeting that takes place towards the end of the meeting. This provides the public an opportunity to ask Council questions.

867-993-7400 Wed. May. 9 The Unplugging 7:00 pm Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre Could an old woman’s wisdom save the world? An award-winning play by Yvette Nolan Directed by Reneltta Arluk Wed. May. 9 CFYT Trivia 8:00 pm The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.

FARO

Wed. May. 2 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 pm Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

Thu. May. 3 Shuffleboard 1:00 pm Faro Recreation Centre Call 994-2375 for more information.

Thu. May. 3 Live Words: Owen Lukkanen Author Tour 2:00 pm Faro Community Library Fri. May. 4 to Sun. May 6 Faro Crane and Sheep Viewing Festival Town of Faro A weekend of wildlife viewing, speakers, workshops, food, and more.

Fri. May. 4 Teen Drop in Gym 7:00 pm Del Van Gorder School Sun. May. 6 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 am Church of Apostles Sun. May. 6 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 am Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 994-2442 Tue. May. 8 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 am Faro Community Library For babies to age 4.

Stories & crafts will be provided Tue. May. 8 Shuffleboard 1:00 pm Faro Recreation Centre Call 994-2375 for more information.

Wed. May. 9 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 pm Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

HAINES JUNCTION

Wed. May. 2 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. 2 Kids Craft Time with Marty Ritchie 3:15 pm Haines Junction Community Library Call 634-2215 for more information.

Wed. May. 2 Adult Volleyball 6:30 pm St. Elias Community School Wed. May. 2 Village of Haines Junction Council Meeting 7:00 pm St Elias Convention Centre Thu. May. 3 Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 am Mun Ku Thu. May. 3 Seniors Tai Chi 1:30 pm Haines Junction Thu. May. 3 Seniors - Carpet Bowling 1:30 pm St Elias Convention Centre All Seniors and Elders welcome!

Thu. May. 3 Chair Yoga For Seniors 3:00 pm Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Thu. May. 3 Hatha Yoga 3:30 pm Village Bakery and Deli Thu. May. 3 Circuit Training 5:00 pm Haines Junction Call Steve at 296-6097 for more information.

Thu. May. 3 Women’s Circle 5:30 pm Mun Ku Email elskloppers@gmail.com for more information.

Thu. May. 3 Restorative Yoga 7:15 pm Village Bakery and Deli Thu. May. 3 Adult Soccer 7:30 pm St. Elias Community School Thu. May. 3 Open Mic 7:30 pm St Elias Convention Centre Fri. May. 4 Story Hour 10:00 am Haines Junction Community Library Fri. May. 4 Community Cleanup and BBQ 3:30 pm St Elias Convention Centre Trade in your trash, once your bag is full come and trade it in for a burger.

Sat. May. 5 Live Words: Readings and Music 7:00 pm St Elias Convention Centre Sun. May. 6 St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 am St Christopher’s Church Service - Info: Mark Ritchie 634-2943 Mon. May. 7 Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 pm Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue. May. 8 Kazoo - Music, Making and Movement 10:00 am Haines Junction Community Centre Kids will learn songs, make simple instruments and move to music. All kids 4 and under are welcome. Parent or caregiver participation is required. Held in the Mezzanine.

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Tue. May. 8 Romp and Stomp Music and Movement 10:00 am Haines Junction Community Centre In the Mezzanine Free, music and movement for kids 0-4 and parents, There will be a healthy snack provided. All welcome! Come get your wiggles out!! To register call 335 2583 Tue. May. 8 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 pm Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue. May. 8 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 pm Takhini Hall Wed. May. 9 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. 9 Kids Craft Time with Marty Ritchie 3:15 pm Haines Junction Community Library Call 634-2215 for more information.

Wed. May. 9 Adult Volleyball 6:30 pm St. Elias Community School

MARSH LAKE

Wed. May. 2 Open Hours 5:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed. May. 2 Pump Fitness 6:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed. May. 2 Waste Mgnt Society Meeting 7:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed. May. 2 Marsh Lake Solid Waste Management Society AGM 7:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Call 660-4510 for more information.

Thu. May. 3 Choir 6:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Fri. May. 4 Friday Night Dinner in the Jackalope.

Three course menu, $17 - $30, Licensed. 6:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat. May. 5 Shorebirds of Swan Haven 10:00 am Swan Haven Interpretive Centre A hike and checking out what new birds have arrived, ask bird questions. Rubber boots are recommended. Email envweb@gov.yk.ca for more information.

Sat. May. 5 Bridge club 12:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat. May. 5 Knitting Circle 1:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 managermarshlake@gmail.com Tue. May. 8 North of 60 Seniors Cafe. We heat the beverages, you heat the air. 2:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue. May. 8 Yoga with Richard 5:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue. May. 8 Yoga 5:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Drop in Yoga info@yogawhitehorse.ca Tue. May. 8 Local Advisory Council 7:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre followed by hot apple cider and refreshments. 660-4999 Wed. May. 9 Open Hours 5:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed. May. 9 Pump Fitness 6:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre

MAYO

Wed. May. 2 Volleyball 8:00 pm J.V. Clark School Thu. May. 3 Circuit Training 5:30 pm J.V. Clark School Thu. May. 3 Floor Hockey 8:00 pm J.V. Clark School Fri. May. 4 Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 pm Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Sun. May. 6 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 am St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Mon. May. 7 Yoga 5:00 pm Mayo Curling Arena Tue. May. 8 Tabata 5:30 pm J.V. Clark School Tue. May. 8 Mayo Sewing Nights 7:00 pm Yukon College Mayo Campus Tue. May. 8 Floor Hockey 8:00 pm J.V. Clark School Wed. May. 9 Volleyball 8:00 pm J.V. Clark School

MOUNT LORNE

Sat. May. 5 Animal Play Pre-School Program with Anya 10:30 am Lorne Mountain Community Centre Songs, Games & Crafts - Free! Ages 6+ To register email Agneslmca@northwestel.net or call 667-70833.

Mon. May. 7 Embodied Energy Movement 7:00 pm Lorne Mountain Community Centre 75 minutes of intention setting, noticing the body, going through intuitive movements to open the energy channels.

Register at lmca@northwestel.net or 667-7083

OLD CROW

Thu. May. 3 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 pm Old Crow Community Center Sun. May. 6 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 am St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381 Tue. May. 8 Gym Night 7:00 pm Old Crow Community Center

ROSS RIVER

Thu. May. 3 Live Words: Owen Lukkanen Author Tour 7:00 pm Ross River Recreation Centre

TAGISH

Wednesdays & Saturdays, Tagish Library 12:00 pm Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed. May. 2 Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday.

Wed. May. 2 Tagish Advisory Council meeting 7:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Agenda posted at tagish.ca Thu. May. 3 Carpet Bowling 11:15 am Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling.

Thu. May. 3 Catch Kids Club 4:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Snacks, crafts, field trips and lots of fun games. Email recreation@tagishyukon. org for more information.

Sat. May. 5 OsteoFit 10:00 am Tagish Community Centre Sat. May. 5 Youth Music School 11:00 am Tagish Community Centre Email recreation@tagishyukon. org for more information.

Sat. May. 5 Pickleball 11:00 am Tagish Community Centre Come try Pickleball, a new sport offered which combines table tennis and regular tennis.

Sun. May. 6 Tagish Community Church of the Nazarene 7:00 pm Tagish Community Church of the Nazarene 633-4903 tagishcc@gmail.com

Mon. May. 7 Carcross Tagish Renewable Resource Council 12:30 pm Tagish Community Centre All welcome to attend.

Tue. May. 8 Carpet Bowling 11:15 am Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling.

Wed. May. 9 Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday.

TESLIN

Thu. May. 3 Badminton Nights 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. 4 Girls Club 6:00 pm Teslin Rec Center For grades 7-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Kelsey 335-4250 for more information.

Fri. May. 4 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. 8 After School Sports K - Gr. 4 3:30 pm Teslin Rec Center Tue. May. 8 Yoga in the Mezzanine 5:30 pm Teslin Rec Center Every Tuesday, mats provided just bring your zen. 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Tue. May. 8 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

Wed. May. 2 Youth Activity Club 3:15 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Meaghen 536-8023 for more information.

Thu. May. 3 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu. May. 3 Parents and Tots 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Join us in song, socializing, play and lots of giggles and fun.

Thu. May. 3 Youth Activity Club 3:15 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Meaghen 536-8023 for more information.

Thu. May. 3 Body Fit 7:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Fri. May. 4 Youth Activity Club 3:15 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Meaghen 536-8023 for more information.

Sun. May. 6 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 am St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Mon. May. 7 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Mon. May. 7 Youth Activity Club 3:15 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Meaghen 536-8023 for more information.

Tue. May. 8 Youth Activity Club 3:15 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Meaghen 536-8023 for more information.

Tue. May. 8 Body Fit 7:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Wed. May. 9 Youth Activity Club 3:15 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Meaghen 536-8023 for more information.

Wed. May. 9 Watson Lake Creative Playgroup Society AGM 5:30 pm Watson Lake Family Centre

HAINES

Daily, Wednesdays to Mondays Everyone Welcome Swim Haines Community Centre, Mon/ Wed/Thur/Fri 11-12:30| Mon/Wed/Fri 5:30-7 | Sat/ Sun 1:30-3 #907-766-2666 Daily Haines Public Library Open Hours: MonThurs 10-8 | Fri 10-6 | Sat/Sun 12:30-4:30| #907766-2545 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Homework Help, 5:30 pm Haines Public Library #907-7662545 Mondays, Wednesdays, & Saturdays, Tai Chi 11:00 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Mondays and Wednesdays Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wednesdays Open Mic Nite 10:00 pm Pioneer Bar Wednesdays & Thursdays Pickle Ball 5:30 pm Haines Borough Alaska Tue. May. 1 to Fri. May 4 Development Conf. Maddy Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. May. 2 HBSD Spring Music Festival 7:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. May. 2 Sword Class 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. May. 2 Tlingit Language Class 3:30 pm Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Thu. May. 3 Adv. Beginner Tai Chi 7:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu. May. 3 Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu. May. 3 Strength & Stretch - Lobby 11:00 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu. May. 3 Tai Chi - Beginning 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri. May. 4 AK Conceal Carry Course 5:00 pm Haines Borough Alaska Register online or call 907262-9842 for more info.

Fri. May. 4 Stoli 6:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri. May. 4 Story Time 12:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail.com Fri. May. 4 Tai Chi - Advanced 10:15 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri. May. 4 Yoga with Mandy 1:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Sat. May. 5 Annual Hospice Rummage Sale Southeast Alaska State Fair Grounds (Harriett Hall) Email Cindy at cindyb@alaskageos.com for details.

Sat. May. 5 Rainbow Glacier Adventures 2:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Sun. May. 6 Bible Club - Sunday School 12:30 pm Haines Presbyterian Church

Sun. May. 6 St Michael’s - lobby 11:30 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Sun. May. 6 Sunday Worship 11:00 am Haines Presbyterian Church Sun. May. 6 Yoga with Melina 10:15 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. May. 7 Adults Jujutsu 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. May. 7 Mother Goose Stories and Songs 11:00 am Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@ gmail.com Mon. May. 7 Mother Goose Stories and Songs @ Library 12:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library Mon. May. 7 Private Jujutsu Clas 4:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. May. 7 Strength & Stretch - Lobby 11:00 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. May. 7 Yoga with Mandy 1:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. May. 8 Adv. Beginner Tai Chi 7:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. May. 8 Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. May. 8 Tai Chi - Beginning 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. May. 8 Women’s Fellowship 3:00 pm Haines Senior Center Wed. May. 9 Sword Class 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. May. 9 Tlingit Language Class 3:30 pm Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre

SKAGWAY

Daily, Mondays to Fridays, Mom, Dad & Me Toddler Time 9:00 am Skagway Alaska Appropriate for 2 - 4 yrs. of age & caregiver, Free drop-in. Call 907-983-2679 for more info.

Mondays & Wednesdays TRX Suspension Training 5:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Sign up required Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Noon Xpress Spinning 12:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Mondays, Wednesdays, Mat Pilates 5:30 pm Mon/ Wed, 11:00 am Sat. Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles.

Mondays & Wednesdays SpinFlex w/Katherine 8:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays Dance Fusion with Kaera New Latin Hip Hop Class 5:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Mondays & Wednesdays Hatha Yoga w/SherryALL Levels 6:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Wednesdays and Fridays Aerial Fabric 5:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre This is an unstructured class to work on things you would like to improve on or trade Wednesdays and Sundays Aerial Tissue w/Renee 7:00 pm Wednesdays, 6:00 pm Sundays, Skagway Recreation Centre Special Fee & Sign-up Thu. May. 3 Basketball For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Thu. May. 3 Easy Does it Yoga- Restorative Yoga ALL Level 5:45 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Thu. May. 3 Mindful Vinyasa Flow 6:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Thu. May. 3 Pilates w. MVe Chair: 8:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using the MVe Chair to strengthen the body from the inside out.

Thu. May. 3 Senior Weights with Dana 10:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Thu. May. 3 Zumba with Keara 5:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Latin�inspired cardio�dance workout that uses music and choreographed steps to form a fitness party atmosphere.

Fri. May. 4 Dance Dance Dance Night 9:00 pm Red Onion Saloon Fri. May. 4 Gentle Flow 6:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre A gentle and calming practice that combines breath with movement.

Fri. May. 4 SpinYOGA 8:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Sat. May. 5 Bouncy House Fun Time! 1:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre A parent or guardian must accompany children 12 and under.

Sat. May. 5 Flow and Restore 6:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Powerful vinyasa style class with a focus in strengthening the entire body, ending with restorative/yin style poses to soak in the energy and heat created in the flow.

Sat. May. 5 Volleyball For Adults 6:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Sun. May. 6 Aerial Conditioning 5:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. May. 7 Acro Jam 6:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Playful practice that combines acrobatics and yoga. This is an unstructured class to work on things you would like to improve on or trade Mon. May. 7 Aerial Conditioning 5:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. May. 7 Restorative - Yin Yoga ALL Levels 10:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. May. 7 Roller Hockey For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. May. 8 Back/Hip Yoga with Myofascial Release and Acupressure 10:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. May. 8 Basketball For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. May. 8 Let it Roll - Hatha Flow with Foam Roller 5:45 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Hatha Flow practice followed by foam roller and pinky balls.

Tue. May. 8 Mindful Vinyasa Flow 6:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. May. 8 Pilates w. MVe Chair: 8:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using the MVe Chair to strengthen the body from the inside out.

Tue. May. 8 Senior Weights with Dana 10:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Tue. May. 8 Zumba with Keara 5:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Latin�inspired cardio�dance workout that uses music and choreographed steps to form a fitness party atmosphere.

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May 2, 2018

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATIONS MAY 1, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Highlights

What:

Exhibi�on closes December 1st, 2012

MOTHER’S DAY PAINTING IN PAIRS Archival Gold: Favourites from the Vault

With Maya Rosenberg Sunday May 13th Open Studio Sessions 1:00 – 3:00 pm >> Ceramic Open Studio Sessions << Exhibi�on closes January 26, 2013

Sundays from per 2:30pair to 6pm $150+gst $5 per hour

JOIN US at the Family Literacy Centre in the Canada Games Centre MondaySaturday with regular programs in the morning and afternoon drop in (Saturday drop in only).

All supplies, appetizers

>> Acrylic Pain�ng Open Studio << and alcohol provided with Neil Graham every first and third Ages 19+Wednesday of each month 7 to 9pm $10 per 2 hour session

MAKE IT IN MAY To register call: 867-667-4080 Email: recep�on@artsunderground.ca OPEN STUDIO MONTH May 1st – 31st Tuesday – Friday: 10:00am – 4:00pm Saturday: 11:00am – 4:00pm

Klondike Institute of Art and Culture Dawson City, YT

Boys and Girls Club of Yukon

Exhibi� ons For more info or to register, >> in visit the Yukon Art Society Gallery: Arts Underground or THE SEVEN TEXTILE ARTISTS call 867-667-4080.

“How Does it Felt” >> in the Hougen Heritage Gallery: YUKON ARCHIVES

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Free Teen Drop In Ages 11 to 18 Free snack and meal

When: Wednesdays to Saturdays 3 PM to 9 PM Where: 306A Alexander Street Look for the big green door!

Contact: Web: bgcyukon.com Facebook: bgcyukon Twitter: @bgcyukon

Ph. (867) 393-2824

April 27 – May 9 Yukon School of Visual Art | End of Year Student Exhibition SOVA Gallery

EVENTS

May 30th – June 3rd 2018 Dawson Daily News Print & Publishing Festival Kiac.ca/printfest Tuesday, June 12th Steve Gunn In the KIAC Ballroom Tel: (867) 993-5005 Fax: (867) 993-5838 Website: www.kiac.ca

WOODSHOP ORIENTATION MAY 1 MENTORS NIGHT: WOODWORKING + SEWING MAY 2, 9 MENTORS NIGHT: LASER CUTTING + CUTTING MACHINES + SEWING MAY 3 MENTORS NIGHT: WOODWORKING + LASER CUTTING + PROGRAMMING MAY 6 INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINE ORIENTATION MAY 14 ALL REGULAR EVENTS 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM HOURS

Monday Closed, Tuesday - Friday 11am - 9pm, Saturday & Sunday 1-9pm

www.yukonstruct.com info@yukonstruct.com 135 Industrial Rd.

$120 one-time fee for entire month Ages 19+

LIFE DRAWING DROP-IN Sunday May 6, 7:00-9:00pm

Sunday May 13, 7:00-9:00pm $5/hour, bring your own supplies and materials.

A nude model will be present

CERAMICS DROP-IN Every Sunday, 2:30pm – 6:00pm Every Friday, 6:00pm – 9:00pm Except for holidays $5/hour (cash only) Clay, glazes and firing sold separately

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

TED TALK HUDDLE

MAY 2, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Jeunesse expose!

Exposition collective de créations des jeunes d’ici

YUKON TECH COLLECTIVE MEETUP

MAY 12, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

ROCK A HEADSHOT! MAY 16, 10:00 AM MAY 17 @ 4:00 PM

Vernissage Vendredi 11 mai

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Geek Nation with Danny Macdonald

Full metal and padded jacket

The Company of the White Wolf are traveling to the Battle of Nations in Rome May 3-6 and the World Championships in Scotland May 10-13

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any Yukoners will have seen members of the Company of the White Wolf at events around the territory.

It’s hard to miss grown men and women dressed in full medieval combat armour, striking each other with swords and axes.

What many Yukoners won’t know is that the group is a competitive team and “nerd crossfit” who train regularly to form an important part of team Canada at international medieval fighting competitions.

The two largest international events – the Battle of Nations and the World Championship – take

place during May in Rome and at Scone Palace in Scotland, respectively. The Yukon combatants will form one-third of Canada’s contingent in Rome and over half of the Canadians competing in Scotland.

The two events are hosted by competing world governing organizations, the Historic Medieval Battles International Association, which has hosted the Battle of Nations for about a decade and the International Medieval Combat Federation that began hosting the World Championship about five years ago.

Formed in 2015, it has been a quick rise to international com-

petition for the Company of the White Wolf. According to Land Pearson, one of the group’s organizers, it took a bit of leg work and determination to establish a Canadian team with Yukoners, as well as some urging from one of the groups other founders, José Martinez Amoedo.

“After being together about a year, we knew there were other clubs around Canada,” Land said.

“José said there is no one fight-

Padded jackets are used under the armour to protect skin from metal u Ian Duncan made a modern adjustment to his helmet for safety, which is legal as long as you can’t see the change t

ing for Canada, so I made contacts with other groups and in February 2016 in Montreal we started laying plans.

“At first they were skeptics; Yukon had come out of nowhere.

We kind of had to prove ourselves.”

Gaining respect didn’t take the Yukon combatants long as they emerged on the Canadian scene.

They’ve regularly been victors, lead by Land and his brother, Lake Pearson. Land competes in the sword and shield and began winning his competitions at the first Brooks’ Medieval Faire in Brooks, Alberta. Lake has been the lead longsword fighter for Canada and regularly wins the national competitions.

Later that year, the Yukoners were part of a split Canadian team heading off to the two major competitions. A team of Quebec and

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And the events are not simply adults playing out their fantasy of being a knight during the Middle Ages. The competitions are treated as competitive events and like any competitive sport have rules and scoring, as well distinct competitive groups.

The events are separated as individual events, or duels, and the group events are known as “Buhurts” or “Bohurts,” which is a name that evolved from an old German word for tournament.

The duels are conducted in longsword, sword and shield or polearm. Polearms are essentially axes with longer shafts, like a spear.

The duels themselves are oneon-one fights and scored like boxing. Fighters score points by making a clean, unblocked strike to their opponents.

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Five marshalls are assigned to each fight, two will be assigned to score each fighter and the fifth is in the list (the ring) for safety and enforcing rules.

Combatants will often salute or bow to the marshall and cross weapons to acknowledge they’re ready to fight and will often cross blades to signify ready again after the marshall has stopped the fight for some reason.

The matches themselves are normally three rounds, with the total points each round awarding a round to combatant. The first fighter to win two rounds wins the match. However, tied rounds are refought until a winner emerges and this can lead to some tense, overtime-like moments, according to Land.

“You could have the misfortune – like José in the gold medal round at the IMCF World Championship in Malbork, Poland in 2015 – and end up going seven rounds,” he laughed. “José thought the other guy had won and the other guy cont’d on page 25 ...

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Full metal and padded jacket ... cont’d justments to the inside of his helmet to improve the safety. A modern chin guard prevents the metal from knocking his jaw when he is struck. And most helmets have altered holes and slits because vision and breathing are so important in a competitive environment.

All that equipment doesn’t come cheap. They estimate that a new basic outfit that includes all the necessary gear will cost between $2,000 and $3,000. And since blacksmithing isn’t a common practice in North America anymore, the armour is usually ordered online from Europe. Ukraine is the primary source of armour and equipment for the medieval fighting sport.

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Lance Gadsby shows off a helmet with added breathing holes.

He joined in 2015 after meeting José Martinez Amoedo at Yukomicon and decided “this is what I want to do” t

thought José had won.”

The group battles are scaled and can be conducted as five versus five, 10 versus 10, 16 versus 16, or 21 versus 21. They are quite the free for all and all kinds of strikes count, with a few strikes being illegal for safety purposes, such as to the neck. Fighters are eliminated simply by being knocked down.

If three points of their body come in contact with the ground, the fighter is eliminated. Considering a fighter’s two feet are already consider two points of contact, the rule doesn’t leave much wiggle room.

Multiple opponents can gang up on other combatants, in fact that is commonly done to eliminate opponents. “There is lots of tricky stuff done, like blind-siding an engaged fighter, which we call ‘rooking,’” Land said. “Or using big axes to soften people up so they don’t want to fight anymore.”

A third Pearson brother, Sky, admits he chose an axe precisely for that reason. “I chose an axe instead of a sword for better im-

pact,” he said. “If you’re holding a punch shield too, you will use that more than your weapon.”

Land experienced the impacts of a hard hit himself in Montreal one year. He took a big hit and decided that was it and removed himself from the competition. But the honourable nature of these competitions don’t begrudge anyone stepping out because it’s tough enough to get in the list in the first place.

A unique aspect of the sport is the equipment and the rules regarding acceptable armour. Like eastern martial arts, the medieval fighting is built on martial traditions and observing those are important. To capture that tradition and historical aspect, the unwritten rule is that anything that can be seen should be historically accurate. However, that doesn’t stop fighters from pushing the boundaries on modern attachments to places that can’t be seen. Helmets are often an item that have been altered for safety and for utility.

Ian Duncan has made some ad-

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Company of the White Wolf members practice their striking against dummies in their gym

The gym includes benches full of tools for armour work and weights for training for competition u their return from Europe. They are hosting a Canada day tournament, which has been held at the biathlon compound on Grey Mountain, and will feature fighters from Outside. Members of the group are registered to compete at the annual Brooks Medieval Faire in August and they will again host a tournament on Labour Day Dawson. You’ll be found on the Dawson museum grounds.

The group trains on Monday nights and welcome new members to see what they get up to. For more information contact them through their Facebook page, Company of the White Wolf.

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Carmacks agate Semi-precious treasures within basalt

PHOTO: Hugh Copland

by Hugh Copland

Part Two Quartz is everywhere; it is the second most common mineral making up the Earth’s crust, just behind feldspar. Quartz is composed of the two elements silicon and oxygen. It has many different forms. Single quartz crystals can be over two metres long.

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hen quartz crystals are microscopic, the mineral is called chalcedony. When chalcedony has multicoloured bands or funky designs, it is called agate or jasper. You can readily see through thin slices of agate, whereas jasper is more translucent.

Certain rocks around Carmacks contain agate and jasper and there are established walking trails to easily access these locations.

Agate is a semi-precious stone found around the world. It is not rare like diamonds, emeralds, or rubies, but it can be very beautiful.

Each agate is unique. Most show amazingly intricate and colourful designs.

In order for agates to form you need a couple of things. First they need a place to start. Then they need the right mineral rich fluids feeding them so they can grow.

Most agates are found in the rocks from volcanic lava – a rock called basalt. It is usually a dark brown

colour around the Yukon. If you been to the island of Hawaii and walked on some of the more recent lava flows you know basalt can be very black, as well.

Basalt usually comes from magma, the hot liquid part of the earth 20 kilometres down. As the basalt rises from below, the pressure releases as it gets closer to the surface. Gases normally dissolved at depth start to form into bubbles in the lava.

This is the same thing that happens to your ginger ale when you open the can. The pressure is released and bubbles suddenly appear in your drink, seemingly coming out of nowhere. In basalts the gases are mostly water vapour (steam) and carbon dioxide. Other gases could include sulphur compounds, which give that rotten egg smell associated with some volcanoes.

When the basalt hardens there are holes in the rock, just like Swiss cheese. This texture is known as

“vesicular,” from the word vesicle.

In basalt these vesicles can be anywhere from microscopic size to several centimetres across, and larger.

The basalts around Carmacks are appropriately named the Carmacks Group Volcanics and are about 70 million years old. That is old compared to the Miles Canyon basalts in Whitehorse, which are only about 8 million years old.

The Carmacks basalts are thought to have formed where Yellowstone is now. Due to continental movement over those 70 million years, they have now ended up in the Yukon. Old Faithful and the other numerous Yellowstone hot springs are remnants of what was once a very active volcanic area.

Once the Carmacks basalts cooled, heated groundwater from below picked up minerals from the surrounding rocks as the fluids rose to the surface. They circulated easily through the porous basalts and filled some of the voids in the rocks.

The entrance sign to the Plume Trail near Carmacks These fluids would have been about the same temperature as the water at the hot end of Liard Hot Springs.

In the case of the Carmacks basalt, the water filling some of these voids contained a high concentration of quartz (silica) molecules in solution. Very tiny solid crystals start forming on the walls of the cavity and slowly build up in concentric patterns out from the walls towards the centre. The different coloured bands are due to different minerals that are in solution at the time. Changes in temperature or pressure will also affect what each layer will look like, thus the unique patterns.

Sometimes there isn’t enough growth to completely fill the cavity and there is nothing in the centre. When this happens the rocks are known as geodes. (There are some of those at Carmacks, as well.) Others may be filled with calcium or other minerals rather than quartz.

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of the first people who came to the Carmacks area. Around 10,000 years ago the indigenous peoples possessed what was known as microblade technology. They had the knowledge and ability to fashion stone into tools and blades that were used for hunting, cutting and skinning.

Archaeology studies by the Yukon Heritage Branch in the 1980s and ’90s in the Frenchman Lake area excavated a knapping site used by those long-ago ancestors of today’s Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation citizens. This site has been roughly dated as being used between 4,500 and 10,000 years ago.

Knapping is the process of making these rock blades out of a piece of raw stone that the people had obtained from a nearby source.

One or more knappers would sit around and fabricate these tools at sites used specifically for that purcont’d on page 27 ...

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Carmacks agate ... cont’d Around Carmacks the agate trails will take you to the greybrown basalts that host the agate and jasper. You will have to poke around at the crumbly basalt or look in the piles of rock that accumulate at the base of outcrops to find some treasure. Always wear safety eye protection if you are banging on rocks.

There are four main trails, all marked by rustic wooden signs: 1) Miller Ridge Trail This trail is about 4 kilometres down the Mount Nansen Road on the right hand side. The Nansen road is the first left after crossing the Nordenskiold River on River Drive through Carmacks. The trail is about a two to three hour round trip. The area is known for its red jasper and Miller Ridge itself has interesting rock formations.

Vesicular basalt from Southern Yukon

2) Charlie Lake Trail This trail is about 6 kilometres down the Mount Freegold Road (which is straight ahead as you cross the Nordenskiold bridge), on the left side . It is about a 5 kilometre long trail.

Mexican agate on the rim of a geode

3) Plume Agate Trail This trail is 14 kilometres south of Carmacks at about kilometre 344 of the North Klondike Highway, on the east side of the highway. Plume agate is a type of agate that has swirling and feather like patterns.

4) Cliffside Agate Trail This trail is approximately five kilometres north of Carmacks, on the west side of the North Klondike highway. This trail also has beautiful views of the Yukon River as it winds below.

Polished agate pebbles pose. There are some fascinating videos on YouTube of modern day knappers reproducing blades using the methods of the early indigenous tool makers.

At the Frenchman Lake site, hundreds of blades and fragments were found. The most common were made of a black and grey rock called chert, but there were also some made from Carmacks agates.

Chert is a very fine grained, hard, brittle rock composed mostly of quartz. There is a small outcrop of black chert near the Nordenskiold River, south of Carmacks that could possibly be the source.

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There have been red Carmacks agate pieces found at a Ta’an Kwäch’än archaeological site near Fox Lake, as well as some at Fort Selkirk.

Agate has for centuries been considered a “crystal” of great healing properties. Such as eliminating bad dreams and stress, or bringing spiritual balance. Even different colours of agate or those from certain areas are said to have specific powers. Botswana agate is supposed to be good to help you stop smoking. Blue agate with white patterns will help soften someone’s stubborn streak.

For more information on the agate trails in the Carmacks area, contact the Village of Carmacks at 867-863-6271 or the Tagé Cho Hudän Interpretive Centre at 867863-5831.

Hugh Copland is a geological engineer living on the South Klondike Highway. He has been collecting rocks in the Yukon for the past 38 years.

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A raw and real experience of the war in Syria A review of Homes: A Refugee Story by Abu Bakr al Rabeeah with Winnie Yeung The sad truth was,

you could not live in

Syria and have a clean heart. How could you,

when you live in a place where you’re randomly shot at and car bombs

explode outside your

home? I wanted my heart to be pure, but

I already hated people and I hated parts of my life.

--an excerpt from Homes: A

Refugee Story by Abu Bakr al

Rabeeah with Winnie Yeung

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n 2010, nine-year-old Abu Bakr al Rabeeah and his family moved from Iraq to Syria. Their home had become politically unstable, and the threats of violence were turning into reality – but Syria was supposed to be safe.

We now know it wasn’t — it isn’t. And, due to the ongoing war, many people have had to leave their homes in Syria and seek asylum in foreign countries, including Canada. Desperate for safety, the al Rabeeah family — like many others — applied for visas for years before being granted refugee status at the end of 2014.

Al Rabeeah documented his experience in his new, autobiographical book called Homes: A Refugee Story. In this story, as told by al Rabeeah and written by his teacher, Winnie Yeung, the tale of one family’s journey comes to light.

Al Rabeeah’s memories of childhood are not constant fighting and bloodshed. He goes to school, plays video games, loves soccer and runs in the streets with his friends and cousins.

But, slowly and steadily, the political climate changes and hostility filters in. The attacks come frequently; the roar of guns and bombs become so commonplace that, by Grade 5, Abu Bakr can identify what type of weapon is being used by the sounds of the explosions. Fear is constant.

“When most people hear massacre, they picture body bags and blood. But this was what massacres felt like for me: the tense, stale air of a bedroom with too many breathing bodies in it.

Finding quiet ways to pass the frightful hours, trying your best to block the sounds from flooding your brain.”

It’s in passages like this that we understand an intangible perspective — a life we, safe in Canada, are so far removed from.

In just over 200 pages, Homes fast tracks you through four years of al Rabeeah’s youth; and it’s not a story of war, but of a boy who lives in it. Events of brutality overlap with normal kid things: soccer games, building kites, a case of appendicitis, humour and a lot of familial love and loyalty.

As Yeung, the teacher who transcribed and wrote the book, notes: this is not just al Rabeeah’s story, it’s his family’s. And while

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leaving Syria meant protecting their loved ones, it’s a difficult adjustment that has its own heartache in leaving everything familiar — violent and not — behind to start anew in a foreign country.

Based in a war zone with many astonishing images and gruesome details, Homes is filled with small moments, ones that are real without being extravagant. The descriptions yield at excess; they remain unvarnished, yet moving in their simplicity.

A book about the wonder — the awe, gratitude and bewilderment — of leaving everything to start a new life, Homes will likely instill a bit of appreciation in its readers as well.

Homes: A Refugee Story was released by Freehand Books on May 1, 2018.

Vanessa Ratjen is a reader and a writer. She’s done both in Nova Scotia, the Yukon, and on Vancouver Island, where she currently resides in a yurt.

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Homes: A Refugee Story is a story of a family seeking to escape a war zone and protecting loved ones

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Time for Birds with Jenny Trapnell

Nothing says spring more than the sounds of birds Yukon Bird Club launches new field trip season and special events for 2018

T

he North is a nursery for millions of migratory birds returning from winters in places as far south as South America.

To help increase the awareness and conservation of Yukon’s birds and habitat, the Yukon Bird Club has launched another season of free interpreted birding walks and other events.

The trips began in April to view early migrants like swans, and end in the fall when birds head south again.

Shyloh van Delft, the Yukon Bird Club’s new president, says the trips are a key activity of the organization, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

“Field trip leaders are birders who know, and can help identify, birds in these diverse habitats,” she said.

According to the latest Yukon bird checklist, 329 species have been documented in the Yukon.

Breeding has been confirmed for 195 species, and 43 species occur annually in winter. About 87 per cent of Yukon’s birds are migratory species that either pass through or stay here to breed and raise their young.

April and May are the two busiest months for returning birds. These include two species of swans, owls and raptors (like hawks), waterbirds, gulls, terns, songbirds, and shorebirds.

Each field trip is approximately two hours long. They’re often organized so that participants can carpool from a central rendezvous point, like the SS Klondike.

The trips – usually held in the evenings – include visits to a wide range of Whitehorse scenic spots including the Quartz Road wetland (good for young families), the McIntyre Creek ponds near Yukon College, and Paddy’s Pond.

PHOTOS: Jenny Trapnell

The Yukon Bird Club’s new president is Shyloh van Delft (shown here leading a field trip at Tagish). The club has launched a new season of free field trips and special events There’s also an early-morning visit to McIntyre Marsh to learn bird-song identification.

Trip leaders often have viewing scopes to help get an exciting closer look at birds. They also provide a number of “loaner” binoculars.

This year the club is designating some trips as Learn To Bird events.

Trip leaders will offer beginning birder tips on things like how to use binoculars and field guides A record 28 trips are scheduled for Whitehorse and Dawson (Solstice birding), Watson Lake, Faro, Mayo, Haines Junction, Teslin and Carcross (Nares Mountain).

Partners include the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, the Yukon government’s environment department, and the Society of Yukon Bird Observatories, which does bird monitoring and banding seasonally at Albert Creek (near Upper Liard), McIntyre Marsh and Teslin.

A full-day workshop called Birding for Beginners is being organized

for late May, just before the annual Helmut Grünberg Yukon Birdathon.

The 24-hour birdathon happens at birding hotspots all over Whitehorse to try to see as many birds as possible. The event starts at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 25 and ends at 5 p.m. on May 26.

“This is a great time to have fun watching and learning about birds,” says van Delft. “It also raises funds for research and education projects including youth bursaries.”

A pot-luck barbecue is held afterwards at Robert Service Campground. Prizes are offered in various categories.

For more information, go to the Yukon Bird Club’s website at YukonBirds.ca or contact van Delft at 332-2470.

Happy birding!

Jenny Trapnell has passion for birds and volunteers with the Yukon Bird Club.

Sp�ing BirdingEven�s Thursday 3 May: Waterbirds of the Quartz Rd wetland with Tracy Allard. New birders welcome.

Meet at Boston Pizza 5:30pm (1.5 hrs) #learntobird Saturday 5 May: Faro – Birding with Scott Cameron at the Crane and Sheep Fest. Meet at the Campbell Regional Interpretive Centre. 7am. (2 hrs) Saturday 5 May: Faro – Migration wonders – the incredible journeys of Yukon birds. A special illustrated presentation by Cameron Eckert. Meet at the Faro Rec Centre. 7:30pm. All are welcome!

Wednesday 9 May: Waterbirds of Quartz Rd wetland with Pam Sinclair. Family friendly. Meet at Boston Pizza 5:30pm. (1.5 hrs) #learntobird Thursday 10 May: Haines Jct – Spring migration!

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