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t is a job that is not tied to the clock; there is no time card for her to punch in and out. It is a job that, when it is done well, demands countless hours. Her duties range from those of a master chef, to those of a cheerleader, to an expert negotiator. Her job is likely the hardest in the world; yet, it is also the most rewarding.

She is the family CEO, she is Mom. No other service provider understands the demands of motherhood more than the Child Development Centre (CDC). As a result, the Child Development Centre is having a fundraiser on May 12 to celebrate the family CEO. This fundraiser will have moms and their acquaintances relax, drinking tea and enjoying sand-

wiches, scones and bannock while not lifting a finger. Instead of mopping up spilled milk, wiping messy faces and serving everyone else at this fundraiser, moms will have the opportunity to relax and enjoy a cup of tea while enjoying live music and a chance to peruse the silent auction.

The Mother’s Day Tea, hosted by the Child Development Centre, will be a nice time for Mom to relax and have the food served to her! If sitting and sipping tea and enjoying moments of relaxation is not enough to entice you to this event, you should know that the Child Development Centre is perhaps the most worthy cause to support. With over 35 dedicated staff—many of them mothers themselves—the CDC of-

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The staff specialize in the areas of speech and language development, play, and social and emotional development. Additionally, the CDC helps families to understand and cope with grossmotor and cognitive challenges.

The CDC help families to address everything from small challenges in pediatric development, to navigating a larger diagnostic process.

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Let’s Learn Gwich’in

On the Cover Manfred Janssen is a Yukon musical staple Photo: Rick Massie

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On May 12, the Mother’s Day Tea will help raise funds to support services at the Child Development Centre appointment with a stuffy professional. At this organization, every child is treated like a VIP. In addition to one-on-one appointments with families, the Child Development Centre also runs an incredible integrated, therapeutic preschool. Children with behavioural and special needs play and learn alongside other children whose development is meeting or exceeding typical developmental milestones. One week these youngsters are strapping on their jetpacks for a trip to outer space, and the next week they are sailing on a pirate ship to a far-off land.

The creativity that CDC staff use to ignite the imagination of youngsters seems endless. Moreover, children with behavioural and special needs have the opportunity to thrive at this preschool as they are supported by one-onone education assistants. The staff of the Child Development Centre are the most dedicated earlychildhood educators imaginable.

The CDC also invests in parents.

Last year they offered seven different training groups specifically for parents. Parents and caregivers had the opportunity to gain new skills to help their children cope with physical or mental challenges. Ninety-five per cent of the parents who attended these programs reported that they learned something new from participating in the training programs for parents and caregivers of children.

How often can you say “Relax and sip tea for a good cause!” It really is a good cause. The Child Development Centre makes the best investment possible in our community … It invests in our greatest asset for the future of our community— our children. Tickets are available by calling the CDC at 456-8182.

Megan Skarnulis is a Yukonbased writer who makes every effort to balance the craziness of motherhood, a career and maintaining a beautiful home in the country.

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Manfred Janssen has released an album three years in the making, Basement Tapes

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t’s 3:40 p.m. on November 12, 2014, and the very first track on the latest album by Manny Berlin (a.k.a. Manfred Janssen), Basement Tapes, is being recorded at Frostbite House in Whitehorse.

Neither Janssen, nor his co-producer Jordy Walker imagined it would take more than three years to get the seven songs out the door.

Manfred Janssen is a Yukon musical staple, glued together by years of playing, singing, touring and recording. He has played music most of his life.

Sounds of Jimmy Reed and Bo Diddley spilled out of the family home. Like many teens, he played in bands, strumming away on a cheap Carmencita guitar his parents ordered him from Sears. But it opened the gates, in a way.

In the 1960s and 1970s, he listened to the blues and hung out on the strip on Yonge Street in Toronto. It was the place for music – Le Coq Door, Hawk’s Nest, Zanzibar…

Manfred Janssen and Jordy Walker recorded the bulk of the album in Walker’s basement studio in Hillcrest, hence the title, Basement Tapes.

I had a chance to catch up with them to discuss the new album.

Lara Lewis: So, how did the Basement Tapes project begin?

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Manfred Janssen and Jordy Walker have spent three years recording Janssen’s latest album Manfred Janssen: I played with Jordy at the Gold Rush years ago with Ed White and we talked about recording together.

LL: When was that?

Manfred Janssen: We just kept talking about it. “We should do it.” Then we did it. This album was to break away from the folky stuff. We just decided to roll the tape and see what happens. I wanted it to be less push-buttony. You know, “Retake, retake.”

The beauty of working with Jordy is that I could say, “This is what I’m looking for.” Jordy would be like “Oh. Yah,” and find the right thing. It was very collaborative.

It was kind of a release in a way.

The idea was not to do a 14 to 15 song CD. Origin-

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You know – A side, B side, like a 45 or an EP. Not shooting your whole load on 14 songs. I brought in Sammy and Nadine [to play the fifth track on the album]. They didn’t have a clue what they were going to be doing. They brought a banjo and an accordion. I wrote the song while we were recording. Recording is a good impetus for that.

At this moment, Jordy Walker and Manfred look at each other and laugh. I ask what the joke is and they say they are reliving the experience of recording. Jordy cuts in, “It’s bringing back the laughs we had at the time.” Manfred agreed. “Yes, you marvel at the moment. You just don’t know how things will turn out.”

LL: What about the name on the album – Manny Berlin. Is that your alter ego?

MJ: I have family in Berlin, a cousin. I was visiting and she’s like, “Hey Manny,” she calls me Manny.

“Hey Manny, you’re in Berlin.” I liked it.

LL: And the cover? It reminds me of New Orleans.

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Play it loud in the car ... cont’d couver Art Gallery and there was a Day of the Dead exhibit. She bought me a T-shirt with the image from the album cover. I liked that image, so I tracked down the artist, a guy named Jon Langford who lives in Chicago. He’s known as the godfather of punk in Wales.

(Ed. note: Langford is originally from Wales and a founding member of The Mekons.) I emailed him to get permission to use the image, not really expecting anything. The next day he emailed back.

LL: So, how did you know the album was done?”

Jordy Walker: I think we thought it was done before it was done.

We recorded six tunes. We wanted to do the song “Muddy Water,” but didn’t know if it would work.

MJ: I brought Paul Lucas in for the “Muddy Water” song. That became the seventh song.

And it was a quirky song to record, according to Walker.

JW: Paul played on the track, which is funny in and of itself – just because he’s hilarious. But he grabbed a guitar of mine off the wall and loved the weird, thin sound of it. It went out of tune so quickly he’d play a phrase, we’d stop recording and he’d retune and then he’d pick up where he left off. But we all loved the sound of it so much that he did that through the whole song until it was done… Paul Lucas brings a whole new meaning to the word autotune.

Walker’s take on the album is that it is idiosyncratic and subverts expectations, while still being based in a roots/blues tradition. “It’s a heck of weird and fun listen. A trip straight to downtown Vibesville, YT.” In his words, their goal was to bust the tunes wide open and not do the expected thing.

JW: If we recorded an acoustic guitar, we’d to plug it into an amp and put the mic in the next room…

If we wanted a drum kit, we’d take a tom and a cymbal and see what we could do… We did it all backwards – we started each tune by recording the lead vocal, the rhythm guitar and the bass live at the same time with no click track, improvising the form as we went.

Manfred Janssen has been a Yukon musical staple for years

Then we added harmonica, percussion, more and more guitars, more vocals, keyboards, etc. in whatever order we felt like and if that original track sped up, slowed down, had a weird note or chord, or whatever other “mistake,” we learned that “mistake” and built sounds around it… Once the mistakes were firmly layered in, we had the pleasure of working with some incredible musicians - Alana Martenson, Olivier de Colombel, Sammy Lind, Nadine Landry, Paul Lucas and others.

MJ: This album is something you play loud in your car. This is probably one of the only things I’ve made that I will stick in the CD player of my car, drive from Marsh Lake and be happy listening to it.

LL: And the influence?

MJ: It’s kind of like the rub on the underbelly of the blues, the way I look at these tunes. It’s not the blues in the traditional sense of the blues. All of those influences are the underbelly rub. You know, not patting full on. It’s my take… I like to call it the rub.

LL: So, what’s next?

MJ: I never did this project to release and tour. It’s just something I wanted to do. It took on a life of its own. Do I want to go out and tour? Probably not. I mean, I would. You end up in that whole band-on-the-road. How you gonna do it, support it? At this stage in my life, floors aren’t all that inviting. And the industry has changed. It used to be, “Let’s get to the next festival…” I’m more interested in creating now. To me, this was a joyful experience. Like a painter. You do it because you love to paint. You have to paint…

And what anyone else thinks at this point doesn’t matter.

PHOTO: Rick Massie

To find a copy of Basement Tapes, or any of Janssen’s music, email him at manfredjanssen@ northwestel.net or visit iTunes.

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Lara Lewis is a local musician and writer. Any comments on her stories can be emailed to editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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Jenny Trapnell shows off her first garage sale find this year, a decorative item for the garden

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n early April, 79-year-old Lorraine White did what lots of Yukoners do: she held a garage sale.

White, who was moving to Vancouver Island, sold her furniture and old china at her Takhini senior’s residence, and gave away the rest.

Moving on or moving out are two reasons for garage sales.

Connecting with community is another.

Since last year’s closing of the Sally Ann’s thrift store, garage sales have become more important than ever for the reuse and recycle crowd.

Garage sales take off after school ends, said Stephanie Newsome, operations manager at the Yukon News. Its Friday edition has the “go-to” listing for garage

salers.

A few trends she’s noticed: more neighbourhood sales, “especially in Riverdale,” and collectives of people renting tables.

Last year Patrick Jackson started renting tables for flea markets held at his used sports gear store, drawing 1,000 shoppers each time.

He’s hosting four flea markets this year.

“People don’t want to throw things away,” Jackson said. As a recycler himself, he likes “the vibe” of garage saling. And while the flea markets help profile his business, he said, the rentals don’t bring in much more than a regular day.

Jackson donated rent from the first sales to the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter and calls the markets “ a community investment.”

Other sale organizers agree.

Proceeds from the sixth annual Gala Fundraiser for Little Footprints, Big Steps – a Haiti-based charity founded by Yukoner Morgan Wienberg – will help buy everything from pencils to school uniforms for 400 children.

But the organizer of the “biggest, wildest garage sale ever” – Karen Wienberg, Morgan’s mom – also sees the event as a way to give back.

“Bring us your great items, and leave with other people’s great items,” she said.

Wienberg is part of a group of non-profits exploring possible venues for a thrift store to replace the Salvation Army’s thrift store.

What doesn’t sell at the gala on Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13 will go to those in need inside and outside Whitehorse. The doors open at 10 a.m.

The Royal Canadian Legion’s fourth annual sale, which takes place May 11 to 13, supports programs for service and RCMP veterans, including Rangers.

“Garage sales are really an important part of the community,” said Legion volunteer Sylvia Kitching, who’s hosting the event at her Porter Creek home.

“They’re recreation, fundraising, cleaning out stuff. They’re great!”

She enjoys going to sales to “get a glimpse into how people live.”

Admitting she doesn’t buy as much as she used to – “I’m trying to get rid of stuff,” – Kitching said she always gets a little tchotchke, meaning a little gem.

“It’s a carefree time – and you’re not going to spend a fortune out there.”

My first garage saling experience was prompted by a friend who insisted we would find good quality used items for my baby-tobe.

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This year’s Gala Garage Sale Fundraiser takes place May 12-13 at 10 am at Whitehorse Elementary School. Organizer Karen Wienberg calls it the “biggest, wildest, garage sale ever”

Upcoming sales and even�s Check Facebook, Kijiji, local newspapers, or CKRW’s Trader Time at 10 a.m. on Saturdays for listings.

Two big ones (non-profit) Little Footprints, Big Steps’ 6th annual Gala Fundraiser When: Saturday, May 12 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Sunday, May 13 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Where: Whitehorse Elementary School To donate: Drop off goods after 5 p.m. on Friday, May 11 Royal Canadian Legion Giant Garage Sale When: Friday May 11 (starts at 4 p.m.); Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13 they start at 8:30 a.m.

Where: 14 Willow Cres. Porter Creek Other upcoming sales: City of Whitehorse Tag and Take event When: Saturday, May 12 at dawn to Sunday May 13 at dusk What: Put out your clean, free, usable items at your curb.

Note: Landfill Tipping fees are waived (with some exceptions) May 14 to 21 Flea Market When: May 5 and 26; June 9 and 15 Where: – Changing Gear, which is located at 91810 Alaska Highway (next to the Bethany Church) Note: tables are available for rent from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Armed with coins and small bills, and perhaps a map (for new subdivisions), we’d head out as “early birds” –from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

We knew we’d found a good sale where there was a crowd, people visiting, smiling, and walking away with stuff – lots of stuff.

Garage sale etiquette • Don’t bargain too much.

• Holding a sale? Don’t expect too much. Give a deal to a new buyer, and they’ll linger and buy more.

• Good pieces may be priced, but most things are not (look for a FREE box with usable items).

• Go early.

• Take a list, small change and small bills.

• Don’t brag about your finds.

• Donate what you don’t use anymore. And once every few years, have a garage sale. It’s good for (the) community.

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Legion volunteer Sylvia Kitching, organizer of the Whitehorse Legion’s 4th annual garage sale, shows off some of the items being gathered for the sale, slated for May 11-13

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Whitehorse EVENTS ART SHOWS

Sat. May. 12 Art Anonymous 7:00 pm The Old Fire Hall Take home a brilliant piece of art.

Tickets available at Arts Underground. 335 7720 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. May. 26 Art Exhibit - The Press Gang Arts Underground Black is gold for printmakers. A collective of Yukon printmakers who have come together to celebrate ink.

Until Sat. May. 26 Art Exhibit - All Genders Yukon Arts Underground Showcases the lived reality of transgender, two-spirit and non-binary Yukon residents and families in an intimate collection of voices.

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. 9 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 pm Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

Thu. May. 10 Jam Night with Hayley Warden and Alex Johnston 7:30 pm Best Western Gold Rush Inn Thu. May. 10 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. 11 Yukon Musician: Anne Turner 6:00 pm Westmark Whitehorse Jazz and Easy Listening Fri. May. 11 Timbersnake 7:30 pm Best Western Gold Rush Inn Fri. May. 11 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. 11 Open Mic with Patrick Jacobson 8:30 pm Town & Mountain Hotel Fri. May. 11 Karaoke 9:00 pm Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat. May. 12 Cutting Lose with Peggy and Jack 5:00 pm The Cut Off Restaurant Sat. May. 12 Karaoke 9:00 pm Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sun. May. 13 Whitehorse String Ensemble Concert 1:30 pm Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Featuring Rachel Grantham in Telemann’s Viola Concerto, an interesting variety of periods and styles: Mendelssohn, Elgar, Gershwin, Glazunov and Telemann. Admission by Donation Sun. May. 13 Jam Session 4:00 pm 98 Hotel Sun. May. 13 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. 13 Sunday Jam and Open Mic 7:00 pm Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Hosted by local musicians, until late, drink specials.

Sun. May. 13 Jamie & Mackenzie 7:30 pm Best Western Gold Rush Inn Sun. May. 13 Ben Mahony 7:30 pm Best Western Gold Rush Inn Mon. May. 14 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.

Tue. May. 15 Cafe des Voix 7:00 pm Baked Cafe cafedesvoix@gmail.com

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Until Fri. May. 11 Yukon Mining & Geology Week 2018 Whitehorse, Yukon 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. 9 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. 9 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 pm Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 6336081 Terry or Michèle Wed. May. 9 Midday Church Service 12:15 pm Whitehorse United Church A time to relax, refocus. Music, silence, readings.

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Wed. May. 9 YCKC Paddle Giant Gear Swap 5:30 pm City Intake No fees to sell your gear, Barbecue, Packrafts to try out.

Wed. May. 9 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 pm Whitehorse United Church Wed. May. 9 Drinking with Scissors 8:00 pm The Social House We’ll be making some geeky and pie-themed projects. Kits with everything you need to make some awesome crafts will be available.

Wed. May. 9 Hump Day Trivia 9:00 pm Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Thu. May. 10 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 Thu. May. 10 Yukon Tech Collective Meetup 6:00 pm (co)space coworking space` Meet with like minded people that love to talk and show off some cool tech! Reach out to andrew@ yukonstruct.com for more information.

Thu. May. 10 Feminists Have More Fun: An Interactive Film Screening 6:30 pm Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre Drinks and food for sale, games to play, silent auction, and prizes.

Email contact yswc@klondiker.com for more information.

Thu. May. 10 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. 10 Christ Church Cathedral Choir Practice 7:30 pm Christ Church Cathedral Fri. May. 11 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. 11 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. 11 Household Hazardous Waste Day 12:00 pm Waste Management Facility View full list of acceptable materials online.

Fri. May. 11 An Evening with Valerio Marconi of Cinciano 6:30 pm Coast High Country Inn Winemaker Valerio Marconi as he walks through four Cinciano wines paired with delicious small plates.

Fri. May. 11 Spanish Rose and Other Short Stories 7:00 pm Yukon Arts Centre Northern Light School of Dance showcase performance highlights our many talented dancers of all ages.

Fri. May. 11 Slideshow & Talk - Hiking in Japan 7:00 pm Riverview Hotel Japanese culture, nature and mountains are so different from the one in Canada. Please contact us if you would like to know more information at web@yamnuskaguides.com Fri. May. 11 A Safe Place - Beading Program 7:30 pm Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Spaces are limited, so please be sure to call 667-2693 and register All are welcome to come and share in a delicious meal, and warm company.

Fri. May. 11 Mothers Day Tea 7:30 pm Bethany Church Mothers, aunties, sisters, Gramma’s all welcome!

Fri. May. 11 Blues Fusion Dance Gathering 8:00 pm The Social House Learn about the ways and rhythms of this evolved partner dance. No dance experience or partner necessary.

Sat. May 12 to Sun. May. 13 Tag & Take Multiple Locations A once/year initiative to help connect unwanted (yet useful) items with new owners. Tag items that are in good condition and put them at your curb after dawn. Remove all leftover items the following day before dusk.

Sat. May. 12 Gigantic Material Sale 9:00 am Golden Age Society Sat. May. 12 Household Hazardous Waste Day 10:00 am Waste Management Facility View full list of acceptable materials online.

Sat. May. 12 GALA Garage Sale Fundraiser 10:00 am Whitehorse Elementary ALL proceeds support education programs with Little Footprints, Big Steps work in Haiti. If you have quality items to donate or what to help out, email karen@littlefootprintsbigsteps.com 334-3928 Sat. May. 12 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

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Sat. May. 12 Spanish Rose and Other Short Stories 1:00 pm Yukon Arts Centre Northern Light School of Dance showcase performance highlights our many talented dancers of all ages.

Sat. May. 12 Anglican Church Women Mothers Day Tea 2:00 pm Hellaby Hall Tea by donation, everyone welcome.

Sat. May. 12 Crib Tournament 6:15 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 Crib tournaments every Saturday - Member and non-members welcome.

Sat. May. 12 Deadpool Trivia 6:30 pm Titan Gaming Cafe An evening of comic book themed trivia. 668-5750 Sat. May. 12 Spanish Rose and Other Short Stories 7:00 pm Yukon Arts Centre Northern Light School of Dance showcase performance highlights our many talented dancers of all ages.

Sun. May. 13 Run for Mom 11:00 am S.S.Klondike Support of breast health, 4.2 km walk around the Millennium trail in support of all our loved ones. Registration at 11 am. Register online.

Sun. May. 13 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. 13 Mother’s Day Painting in Pairs 1:00 pm Arts Underground Painting with loved ones is a special experience. You and your Mom will create a match-up set of landscapes.

Appetizers and alcohol are included. Register at Arts Underground. 667-4080 Sun. May. 13 Adult RPG Drop-in 2:00 pm Whitehorse Public Library Monthly Role-Playing Game (RPG) Free! No experience necessary.

All supplies provided. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Sun. May. 13 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. 13 Life Drawing Drop-in 7:00 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. 14 Collaborative Conflict Resolution Workshop 8:30 am Kenadan Ku - House of Learning For more information, please contact Justine Copestake at 6338422 ext. 507 or justine.copestake@kdfn.net registration is required.

Mon. May. 14 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. 14 Geological Technology Program Information Sessions 5:00 pm Yukon College Learn about the program from faculty and alumni. In room A2603, Email or call for more information. 456-8605 Mon. May. 14 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. 14 Euchre Night 6:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Mon. May. 14 Intermediate Bicycle Maintenance (Module 1) 6:30 pm Icycle Sports Course open to introduction course graduates, and those with limited previous experience , bring your own bike, work space and tools provided. Register online.

Mon. May. 14 Become an RMT - Information Session 6:30 pm Yukon College Call 668-8800 for more info.

Mon. May. 14 Make Your Own Wooden Clamps 7:00 pm YuKonstruct Makerspace Learn how to make your own wooden clamps, register online.

Tue. May. 15 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. 15 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. 15 Cult/Occult Cinema: Holy Mountain 8:00 pm The Social House In a corrupt, greed-fueled world, a powerful alchemist leads a Christ-like character and seven materialistic figures to the Holy Mountain, where they hope to achieve enlightenment. Free admission + popcorn

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.

Daily Weekdays except Thursdays Community After-School Sports Program 3:30 pm Canada Games Centre Mondays.and Fridays Arctic Sports -Tuesdays. Lacross -Wednesday.

Handgames -FREE meal provided on Fridays.

Wed. May. 9 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. 9 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. 9 Baby Talk Session: New Born Care - Sick Child 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. 10 Pre Kindergarden Health Fair 9:00 am Whitehorse Health Centre Important information will be available to help you and your child prepare for your next great adventure – school!

Thu. May. 10 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. 10 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. 10 Youth Drop In 5:30 pm Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 10 - 17 yrs.

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

Thu. May. 10 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 Thu. May. 10 Mindfulness for Families 6:30 pm LDAY Centre for Learning 5 classes is for parents and children (8 yrs +) who want to learn more about what Mindfulness is, a light snack is provided. To register call 668-5167 or email ed@ldayukon.com.

Fri. May. 11 Yukon Rivermen ‎Bantam & Minor Midget Spring ID Camps Canada Games Centre Players from Northern BC, Northwest Territories, and Alaska welcome. For more info email info@HockeyYukon.ca Fri. May. 11 2018 Exploration & Discovery Camp 8:30 am S.S.Klondike Tours of the S.S. Klondike, gold panning, a flight simulator, robotics display, and much more! BBQ lunch for all who attend. Free Event Fri. May. 11 Pre Kindergarden Health Fair 9:00 am Whitehorse Health Centre Important information will be available to help you and your child prepare for your next great adventure – school!

Fri. May. 11 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. 11 Girls Club 7:30 pm Bethany Church Call 668-4877 for more information.

Sat. May. 12 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. 12 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. 12 Mother’s Day Tea Fundraisder 1:00 pm Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre 456-8182 Treat someone special and support the Child Development Centre. Pick up your tickets at the Child Development Centre.

Sat. May. 12 Family Drop In 3:00 pm Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 9 and under, must be accompanied by a parent. Call 6684794 or email info@polarettes.org for more information.

Sun. May. 13 Mother’s Day Brunch 9:00 am Westmark Whitehorse 393-9700 ext.701 Assortment of Salads, Baked Breakfast Pastries & Breads Sun. May. 13 Mother’s Day on the Wild Side!

9:30 am Yukon Wildlife Preserve Mom’s get in FREE all day and enjoy a hot cocoa and bonfire on us at the reception cabin! Roasting sticks will be provided.

Mon. May. 14 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. 14 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. 14 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.

Mon. May. 14 Frog Walk 7:30 pm SKKY Hotel The hike is 2.5 kms over uneven terrain, Dress for the weather.

Tue. May. 15 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. 15 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. 15 Youth Drop In 5:30 pm Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Ages 10 - 17 yrs.

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

Tue. May. 15 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. 15 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. 9 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 Wed. May. 9 Speaker Series Luncheon: Stewart Muir on Carbon Pricing 11:30 am The Old Fire Hall To register please call 667-2090 or email admin@yukonminers.ca Wed. May. 9 Austism Yukon AGM 6:00 pm Autism Yukon All welcome, voting members are expected to attend. Refreshments to follow.

Wed. May. 9 Frostbite Music Society AGM 6:00 pm Shipyards Park Everyone interested is welcome. Held in the Chambers House.

Wed. May. 9 Ramshackle Theatre’s AGM 7:30 pm Whitehorse, Yukon For more information email ramshackletheatre@gmail.com 333-0178 Thu. May. 10 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. 10 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. 12 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. 12 GoNorth Open House 11:00 am GoNorth Car & RV Rental / RV Service & Repair Stop by and have lunch with us, we are serving up free hot dogs and drinks.

Mon. May. 14 Canada Day Planning Meeting 5:30 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 Come out and help get Canada Day planned for 2018.

Tue. May. 15 Whitehorse Green Drinks 5:00 pm Town & Mountain Hotel Work in, research, or interested in conservation? Network, meet new friends.

Tue. May. 15 Green Drinks! 5:00 pm Coast High Country Inn Everyone is welcome!

Network with a lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, government, consultants, business, and more!

Tue. May. 15 Yukon Transportation Museum AGM 7:00 pm Yukon Transportation Museum 867-668-4792 Tue. May. 15 Brave New Writing Workshop 7:00 pm Brave New Writing Join us to work that creative muscle in a warm and supportive environment. This is a guided creative writing workshop using prompts to inspire, engage, and explore. Bring your favourite journal and a pen and get ready to write. Admission by donation.

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Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what camera equipment you used to Editor@ WhatsUpYukon.com

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Seasonal Recipes with Sydney Oland

Bonfire baked brie

I

t’s almost summer! Get ready for a summer of eating well on

INGREDIENTS

outdoor adventures with a simple bonfire snack that feels like

1 Tbsp butter 1 Tsp sugar 1 small whole brie (125 grams is a good size for 2 people), sliced in half lengthwise 1 onion, sliced into thick segments (you’re going to use only one segment) Bread for serving

a nibble straight from a posh cocktail party. Any leftovers you

have could go into an omelette the next day or be made into a

PHOTOS: Sydney Oland

quick fireside grilled cheese.

Onion packet being assembled for the fire

Brie, bread and onion

Browned onions being sandwiched in the brie cont’d on page 11 ...

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Bonfire baked brie ... cont’d METHOD

1 2

Place the butter onto the center of a piece of foil, top with sugar, followed by onion segment. Wrap tightly and place near the fire. Flip the onion every minute or so, unwrapping to check the onion after four minutes. When onion has browned, remove it from the fire.

Place half of the sliced brie in the center of a new piece of foil. Place the onion and any accumulated juices onto the brie and top with the remaining half. Wrap the brie in two layers of foil and place as near the fire as you can manage without it being in the flames. Flip the brie every minute or two. Depending on the size of the brie, it should be fully melted in 5-8 minutes. Serve with crusty bread (serves two).

Brie, bread and onion—again

Browned onions being sandwiched in the brie

Gooey brie out of the fire

Sydney Oland is a recipe developer who lives in Whitehorse. Her work can be found in The Boston Globe, Seriouseats.com as well as other publications.

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Bailey Rumbolt’s experience at the Boys and Girls Club of Yukon has helped her envision a future path

by Danny Macdonald

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hen Bailey Rumbolt first arrived at the Boys and Girls Club of Yukon (BGCY) in 2015, she would never have guessed that it would lead her to big changes in her life.

A shy youth lacking confidence, Rumbolt’s first visits were limited to hanging around outside and avoiding speaking to the staff members at the club. Today, as the youth engagement and recruitment coordinator, she is an important member of the team and viewed as a resource for other youth.

The position is funded through the club’s employment program, Youth on Board, that is jointly run with Volunteer/ Bénévole Yukon, who provide wage subsidies and support the participants for five months. In her position, which is a full-time 35 hours per week job, Rumbolt helps get youth involved and helps make sure that programming is set that caters to what they really want to see. “(Youth) have started looking at me in a different way,” Rumbolt said. “They come to me for help. Even when they have issues with staff here. It feels really good to have that respect.”

The young woman taking on her leadership role is a stark contrast to the shy youth who arrived in 2015, and staff member Randi Morgan has really seen the changes in Rumbolt over the years. “Bailey has become really outgoing,” Morgan said. “She’s going out to parties around town and engages with the youth. She really looks after them and is a resource.”

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Randi Morgan (left) and Bailey Rumbolt hang out in the Boys and Girls Club of Yukon drop-in space ition. “I appreciate Randi and all the staff,” Rumbolt explained.

“Because of them, I have a pathway and a goal.

“It’s made me want to go to school for social work. I want to keep on doing this. I want to work with kids.”

The Youth on Board program is one of the key programs the BGCY is delivering as part of their plans to get back to core programming.

Executive director Lindsay Cornell says that a big part of that is community engagement and bringing in more support to help provide training and opportunities for youth. “Our year-end is June 30 and we have a significant shortfall this year,” Cornell explained. “That’s due to an increase of youth, which leads to an increase in staff, food and transportation.

“We budgeted for eight youth per night, and we are currently at 15 youth per night. We’ve maxed out at 30 youth one night.”

That budgeting crunch has limited some of the programs

the BGCY has been able to deliver. They continue to seek additional support to reopen the Weekday Warriors program.

“There’s a real need for schoolage programs,” Cornell said. “As well, we’re doing leadership and job readiness programs for youth 18 to 25. Those interested can contact us directly.”

The BGCY is providing youth programming in their new dropin space at 306 Alexander St., next to the Whitehorse Food Bank. They also have summer programs available and registration is open on their website www.bgcyukon.com. For more information, they can be contacted by phone at 867-3932824.

Danny Macdonald is the editor of What’s Up Yukon. He is a lifelong Yukoner, who is active in sports, community organizations and Yukon’s events scene.

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2018 CBC Indigenous Music Awards

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n May 18, the Indigenous Music Awards will return to Winnipeg with awards in 19 categories that honour music that has been created by First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples of Turtle Island.

The awards are a part of the Manito Ahbee Festival, which celebrates Indigenous arts, culture and music. The Yukon has a diverse and distinctive music scene and its First Nations element is prevalent at local festivals and events, and this year, three of the Yukon’s premier artists are nominated for the prestigious awards.

Dena Zagi — Gucho Hin — Best Inuit, Indigenous Language or Francophone Album Dena Zagi, a husband and wife duo from Ross River, are a wellestablished band in the Yukon.

They perform their music in their traditional Kaska language and the lyrics are about the land, spirits, ancestors and traditions.

“All our songs are written in the Kaska language, which I was not allowed to speak in residential school,” said Dennis Shorty.

Shorty grew up in a family who spoke Kaska and now he is sharing his love of the language through the musical duo he formed with his wife, Jennifer Froehling, aptly named Dena Zagi, meaning “people’s voice.” As Kaska is only a spoken language, their music gives the language life and gives their audience a unique experience.

“It means a lot to us because our language is dying, our youth are not speaking the Kaska language anymore, just English,” said Shorty. “We are happy to bring some awareness to this critical issue we are all facing as Indigenous people. People are losing their ways.”

In August 2017, they toured in Germany with their first CD, Gucho Hin (“Our Grandparents’ Song”), which is nominated for

Three of Yukon’s premier artists are nominated in this year’s Indigenous Music Awards on May 18, in Winnipeg, as part of the Manito Ahbee Festival best Inuit, Indigenous Language or Francophone album in this year’s Indigenous Music Awards.

“With our music we would like to inspire our younger generation to speak and learn their native language,” said Shorty and Froehling. “Souga Sinla … Thank you to all our fans and supporters, family and friends.”

Dakhká Khwáan Dancers and DJ Dash — Deconstruct/Reconstruct — Best Electronic Music Album The Dakhká Khwáan Dancers are a national award-winning Inland Tlingit dance group who focus on reclaiming their languages and traditional values through their art form of singing, drumming, dancing and storytelling. “Our remixed music are all songs newly composed by members of our group that reflect strong messages in our realities as Indigenous people living now and reclaiming our identities while honouring our ancestors,” said Marilyn Jensen, founder and leader of the Dakhká Khwáan Dancers. “We are extremely thankful and excited to be nominated for an Indigenous music award this year for our first and newly released album called Deconstruct/ Reconstruct.”

Their album takes modern songs and stories in a traditional style and captures the identity of modern-day Tlingit composers through songs rooted in the powerful Tlingit First Nations tradition. The Dakhká Khwáan Dancers collaborated with Daniel Ashley (DJ Dash) who is an electronic music producer, DJ, vocalist, percussionist and media composer, raised in the Yukon. Dash’s production style involves recording and arranging

environmental sounds and incorporating them with electronic beats, bass and atmosphere.

The collaboration produced and created the album Deconstruct/Reconstruct, which is nominated for Best Electronic Music Album in this year’s In-

PHOTO: WUY file photo - courtesy of Dakhká Khwáan Dancers

The Dakhká Khwáan Dancers and DJ Dash’s album called Deconstruct/Reconstruct is up for Best Electronic Music Album

PHOTO: WUY file photo - Iris Kris Krueger, Wochenspiegel, CD cover photo courtesy of J. Froehling

Kaska musician Dennis Shorty’s album, Gucho Hin, is nominated for Best Inuit, Indigenous Language or Francophone Album

digenous Music Awards. “We approached this collaborative album with the vision to share our songs, our artistry and our guiding vision to uplift and honour our people,” said Jensen. “The album has been dedicated in the memory of our late dancer, William Callaghan, and our performance at the Awards show in Winnipeg on May 18 will be dedicated to our late elder, Doris McLean. We are truly humbled and grateful for this amazing opportunity! Gunalcheésh.”

Cody Coyote — “Northern Lights” feat. Vision Quest — Best Music Video Cody Coyote, who was raised in Ottawa, Ontario, and is of Ojibwe/Irish descent with ancestry from Matachewan First Nation, is a famous hip hop/ electronic artist, songwriter and spokesperson. “The guys from Vision Quest were the feature on the track and after originally meeting in Ottawa, when they were on tour, we stayed in touch since then and I brought the idea of this project to their attention. I reached out because I saw a lot of potential in them, and after having an artistic vision for this song, I wanted to also have representation of people who were from that territory too,” said Coyote.

“We filmed northern lights throughout the Yukon at locations such as Emerald Lake and Carcross.”

Cody Coyote teamed up with local Yukon hip hop group Vision Quest, which is comprised of brothers Nick Johnson and Yudii Mercredi of Kluane First Nation. “When Cody asked us to be a part of the project “North-

ern Lights” we were honoured to do it,” said Johnson. “When it all came together, it turned out so good that we thought we definitely would need some visuals and so Cody made the trip to the Yukon to experience the land of the northern lights.

“We are really excited for this nomination and to represent the Yukon and the North at the Indigenous Music Awards this year, and I think we have a pretty good chance overall to take it home.”

The collaboration brought together a unique mix of northern and southern Canadian hip hop, and their video for “Northern Lights” has gained them a nomination at this year’s Indigenous Music Awards.

“Creating this project allowed us to embody the story behind the northern lights, the story that they are our ancestors dancing in the sky. Having our listeners feel the pride associated with that has been a remarkable feeling and I’m grateful that the vision for this project came to life,” said Coyote. “The fact that “Northern Lights” is also now up for an award is truly outstanding, and as much as I am remaining hopeful for the award, I’m just happy to see that it is getting the recognition it deserves and I am hoping that it will continue to affect listeners in a positive manner.”

Congratulations to the Yukon’s nominated artists for this year’s Indigenous Music Awards.

The 13th annual Manito Ahbee Festival is May 16–20, 2018, and features the Indigenous Music Awards, which are held May 18: https://www.indigenousmusicawards.com/.

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

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hen I arrived in the Yukon in 1977, I found the fishing was unbelievable even close to home and that suited me because I really liked to fish. Now 41 years later I still enjoy angling, but I am not quite so driven to catch a lot of fish.

About 10 years into my Yukon residency I had the pleasure of getting into a full-time relationship with a long-time Yukon woman and her two children, 4 years and 7 years at that time.

The kids are now grown up and on their own and the lady and I are still partners.

I cannot say whether or not it was based on my love of fishing, but everyone got the bug and wanted to fish very often.

For mother it was fairly short lived, but the kids could still be described in the range from avid to fanatic.

During those early years I found myself beating my head against a brick wall until I came to accept some obvious realities regarding fishing with children.

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Good luck explaining why one caught five fish while the other caught none – while using the same lure in the same method.

You are also expected to be the lure expert and the never wrong guide who steers the boat to where the fish are located.

You are also the line untangler, whether it is wrapped around another line, the anchor rope or the outboard propeller.

Yours is the responsibility to make sure the cooler is full of snacks and an overabundance of juice-boxes and canned pop.

Casts into the shoreline alders and snagging the bottom or stumps are frequent and often in the worst places or the worst conditions for manoeuvering the boat to retrieve the lure Clearly my biggest lesson – and one learned very early – is that fishing with children is much easier and relaxing if you understand that you are not there to fish. You are there to serve and that is an important function.

Once I understood that lesson, the whole world got brighter. I watched the eagles, looked at the view, had a couple of beverages and kept my hooked-up rod handy for those moments when I could take the occasional cast.

Early on I discovered that fishing is educational, as it allows young people to learn how to be a little more patient while at the

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Sitting with Jeremy Linville, a board member, and Dan, we rapped about music. If, reading this, you think: “But I’m not musical,” Jeremy will tell you, “It’s not true. Music comes from inside you [whether or not] you picked up something physical to make the music.”

And Dan agreed.

“You know, music is energy.

And I think thought is energy, and when you put thought into something to make it something, it’s its own music,” Dan said. “Every sound that you can interpret as something good to you, I would almost define as music, not just sound.”

He gave the example of a chainsaw cutting lines through bush to put survey equipment down. That’s music.

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Daniel Mackenzie shows us his “you are cordially invited” face gressively sexist and materialist messages and glorification of drug use conveyed by mainstream hip hop; records bear stickers warning parents of offensive language.

Now things are changing as shows are for all ages and billed as drug and alcohol free.

The Free the Beat Foundation is gaining momentum and these shows are becoming more frequent at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Center and Splintered Craft.

You may have seen Yukon hip hop artists perform at Kid’s Fest, or the Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council. You may have heard that on March 10, there was a songwriting workshop in Haines Junction at the Leaders in Training Conference.

“In 2016, we had our first show. [Recently] we raised some money for the Boy’s and Girl’s club to buy music equipment, so we could pursue our further commitment of putting on workshops, teaching [youth] how to use this equipment and encouraging them to do so.

“Using it not just as a means for having fun, but indeed as a tool of life, where you can address different issues inside of you that may be causing mental illness and have this constructive tool to address it in a positive way - which is really hitting it home.

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and not bottle anything up. It takes these two things and pushes them forward.”

I’ve wondered about music as therapy; could it be that a key to mental health has been under our nose?

Jeremy told me about his experience on a psychiatric ward.

He felt that doctors and drugs were ineffectual when it came to curing depression and addiction. “I like to use [poetry] and wear it like a cape. I became my own superhero, I can speak my thoughts truly by my own experiences and I’m not afraid to do so.

I mean, that’s the point to being an MC, you really gotta step up there and say the things that you’re afraid to say. A lot of it is talking about depression, talking about your mental state.”

Ever the poet, Dan used a metaphor: “You know, when it rains, it pours in life. And at least, helping people open their own umbrellas for situations is kind of what I am seeking for this, and educating them on how resistant those umbrellas can become.”

There is a drop-in studio at Inner Vibes located at 404c Ogilvie Street, and keep your eyes (and ears) peeled for Battle Rap for Charity.

Noli Boehm is a Lover of Music and a Student of Human Culture.

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Aussie Girl in the Yukon with Kylie Campbell Hiking up Caribou Mountain with incredible views over Emerald Lake

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elcome. Here are some tips and tricks to starting out in Whitehorse as a Cheechako (which is the name for being new to the north of 60th parallel).

1. Long summer days and the outdoors

Sunsets at midnight can make it difficult to know when to sleep or even eat and everybody takes full advantage after the short, dark, cold days of the long winter. Rarely are people indoors, so it’s time for you to take up some outdoor adventures. Whether you love exploring the land by hiking, ATV, mountain bike or the water by kayak, stand up paddle, canoe – the Yukon has every opportunity to experience the wilderness.

Other alternatives can be enjoying the great many outdoor festivities, such as the various music festivals.

2. Get Connected

One of the first things when you move to a new place is realising your family and friends aren’t here. And unless you have similar people with the same interests at your work or school to connect with, how do you make friends as an adult? I have lived in 12 countries and have found a number of different ways to immerse yourself amongst locals.

The Yukon thrives on Facebook for events. So if you aren’t on Facebook, at least get online to see all the incredible and diverse events that come up. The What’s

Up Yukon events guide – found in the printed newspaper and on the website – can help. There are a number of different groups for every type of sport, interest, activity – whether it’s indoors, outdoors, a venue, an event or an organisation.

Going to events is key to meeting people and building your network. Whether it’s music festivals or sports events, every weekend you will have to make a critical choice on what you want to see and where you want to go. Volunteering is a great way to meet people and also a cheap alternative to being a part of many events in the Yukon.

Centre located in the Da Kų Cultural Centre in Haines Junction for an incredible interactive awareness to the Yukon wilderness and wildlife.

4. Summertime madness

Be careful: long days and trying to do everything that’s available can lead to burning out. Take some time to chill out and enjoy yourself.

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3. Be prepared for the wild

With so many outdoor options, be prepared for the wild – especially if you go out alone into the wilderness. By this statement, I’m talking about wildlife and keeping conflicts down, as well as keeping your impact to the environment minimal. Remember the Yukon is 482,443 km² with only a population of 35,874 – that’s 13.45 km² of wilderness per person! That’s a lot of space. We are outnumbered by wildlife up here and knowing how to identify animal signs and react is vital.

There are lots of organisations that can help you, in particular Parks Canada for keeping safe and respectful in the Yukon’s outdoors.

Keep an eye out for Bear Aware workshops and definitely make sure to check out the The Kluane National Park and Reserve Visitor

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5. Where is everybody?

Summer can often mean an escape for most Yukoners, heading on camping trips around the territory and holidays within Canada or abroad. Oftentimes during the summer only a collection of newbies and visitors can be found and this means that organisations often have slow response times for joining. They can be tough to find because everyone has flown the coop, but try getting to know Yukoners who live here year round for advice. There’s a lot of space to disappear in summer.

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6. Cheechako to Sourdough

If you’re from below the 60th parallel, then you’re a Southerner and if you move to the Yukon in springtime, it’s particularly tough for those who have braved the long, cold, dark winters to think you will stick around.

There is a transient population up here and those locals who live here year after year assume you probably won’t be here next year. Up north you have to earn your stripes, and they take time.

Don’t be too insulted, it happens to everyone. Having “survived” my first winter in the Yukon, I can say it’s not that bad – and I come from as far south as you can go! However, my accent will most certainly always make me a Cheechako. cont’d on page 20 ...

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Your backyard can look incredible as fall sets in. Here, I’m hiking Fish Lake Mountain 7. Plan, plan, plan

Planning things out is not everyone’s cup of tea, but it does help to make sure you don’t miss out. Popular Yukon attractions like the Chilkoot trail and Tombstone can get booked up like hot cakes, or tickets to events can be sold out quickly. The earlier you plan, the more you can do.

There are so many rivers and lakes in the Yukon, getting on the water is a must experience. This photo is at Long Lake in Whitehorse

ing things about the Yukon: no one is on time to anything. I’m not joking. In the summer, you don’t notice as much because the sun is out and the days are long and warm, but in winter it’s a different story.

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time – and that’s when Yukoners get around to doing it. It can be frustrating when you want to organise things, plan or do anything in the Yukon. Things also can get cancelled very quickly, so always have a back up plan.

10. The top things I recommend you do for your first summer here:

1. Have a beer at the Winterlong Brewing Company after enjoying a mountain bike ride at Mount Sima

8. Join in the community

Without volunteers the Yukon wouldn’t run. So make sure to get involved, whether it’s just for a single event or longer term. Every organisation can use help and it can be a great way to meet new people, learn new skills or experience new places. Check out VolunteerYukon.ca.

9. Yukon Time

When you hear the term “Yukon time”, it basically translates to people in the north being late. It is one of the more frustrat-

Enjoying some Winterlong Brewing Company beverages after a hike on the Canada Trail

Enjoy the varied shows that pop up in the Yukon. This is during the RCMP Musical Ride at Mount McIntyre last summer.

Here I am meeting my first Mountie.

Go with an empty stomach to Klondike Rib and Salmon

2. Eat ribs at Klondike Rib and Salmon 3. Visit the The Kluane National Park and Reserve Visitor Centre located in the Da Kų Cultural Centre in Haines Junction 4. Volunteer at a music festival.

I recommend the Kluane Bluegrass Music Festival 5. Hike Caribou Mountain taking in the views of Emerald Lake and enjoy an ice-cream at Carcross 6. Enjoy the evening can can show at Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Gambling Hall in Dawson City 7. Enjoy a swim and the beach at Marsh Lake 8. Visit our coastal Alaskan neighbours and enjoy the incredible drives through the White Pass to Skagway and Haines Pass to Haines Kylie Campbell is an Australian writer and photographer exploring the Yukon.

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Wed. May 9 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 pm Atlin Rec Centre Sun. May 13 St. Martins Anglican Church Service 10:00 am St. Martins Anglican Church Sun. May 13 Atlin Christian Centre 10:30 am Atlin Christian Centre Wed. May 16 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 pm Atlin Rec Centre

BEAVER CREEK

Fri. May 11 Tot Time 9:30 am Nelnah Bessie John School Sat. May 12 Volleyball 8:00 pm Beaver Creek Community Club Mon. May 14 Tot Time 9:30 am Nelnah Bessie John School Tue. May 15 Volleyball 8:00 pm Beaver Creek Community Club

BURWASH LANDING

Sat. May 12 Dagay (Swan) Walk 12:30 pm Kluane Museum of Natural History A guided walk and learn about the dagay (swans) of Jedali and enjoy a cup of hot tea and bannock at the end of the day.

CARCROSS

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 Thu. May 10 CPNP Lunch 12:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu. May 10 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 10 Sewing Nights 6:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu. May 10 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 11 AA Meeting Carcross 1:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Sat. May 12 Traditional Handgames 1:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Sun. May 13 Sewing Sessions 12:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon. May 14 Art at the Carving Shed 5:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. May 15 Elders Breakfast 10:00 am Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. May 15 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 15 Tlingit Language classes 5:00 pm CTFN Capacity Building Tue. May 15 Excellence Group 5:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. May 15 Sports Night 6:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School Tue. May 15 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.

DAWSON CITY

Wed. May 9 The Unplugging 7:00 pm Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre Could an old woman’s wisdom save the world? An awardwinning 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.

Thu. May 10 Handgames Club 3:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Email for more information. youthoutreach@trondek.ca Thu. May 10 Art Night 7:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Email for more information. youthoutreach@trondek.ca Thu. May 10 Open Mic In The Lounge 9:00 pm Westminster Hotel Hosted by Jonathan Howe Fri. May 11 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 am Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri. May 11 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 pm Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri. May 11 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Fri. May 11 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 11 Gym Night 7:30 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Call or Email for more information. 993-7100 ext 149 youthoutreach@trondek.ca Fri. May 11 The Executives 11:00 pm Westminster Hotel Sat. May 12 Painting 1:00 pm KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Inspire and be inspired by other artists. Bring your own ideas and painting surfaces. Paints, brushes and easels are supplied, no instruction offered.

Sat. May 12 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre

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Sat. May 12 Mothers Day Card Making 4:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sat. May 12 Cocktail Night 5:00 pm Eldorado Hotel In the Sluice Box Lounge, from classics over hot/desert drinks, to a featured special.

Sun. May 13 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 am St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Sun. May 13 Soul Sunday with The Sweet Nuggets 11:00 pm Westminster Hotel Mon. May 14 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 am Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon. May 14 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 pm Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon. May 14 Teen Movie Night 6:00 pm Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre Call 9937100 ext 149 or email youthoutreach@ trondek.ca for more information.

Tue. May 15 Mad Scientists 3:30 pm Robert Service School For grades 1-3 Call 993-7400 ext 299 or email recreation@ cityofdawson.com Tue. May 15 Cooking Club 6:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Email for more information. youthoutreach@trondek.ca Tue. May 15 Step n Strong 7:00 pm Robert Service School For more information email: getrealfit(at)me.com 867-993-2520 Wed. May 16 CFYT Trivia 8:00 pm The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.

FARO Wed. May 9 Floor Hockey 7:00 pm Faro Recreation Centre Wed. May 9 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 pm Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

Thu. May 10 Shuffleboard 1:00 pm Faro Recreation Centre Call 994-2375 for more information.

Fri. May 11 Teen Drop in Gym 7:00 pm Del Van Gorder School Sun. May 13 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 am Church of Apostles Sun. May 13 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 am Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 994-2442 Tue. May 15 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 am Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Tue. May 15 Shuffleboard 1:00 pm Faro Recreation Centre Call 994-2375 for more information.

Wed. May 16 Floor Hockey 7:00 pm Faro Recreation Centre Wed. May 16 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 pm Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

HAINES JUNCTION 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 Thu. May 10 Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 am Mun Ku Thu. May 10 Seniors Tai Chi 1:30 pm Haines Junction Thu. May 10 Seniors - Carpet Bowling 1:30 pm St Elias Convention Centre All Seniors and Elders welcome!

Thu. May 10 Chair Yoga For Seniors 3:00 pm Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Thu. May 10 Circuit Training 5:00 pm Haines Junction Call Steve at 296-6097 for more information.

Thu. May 10 Women’s Circle 5:30 pm Mun Ku Email elskloppers@gmail.com for more information.

Thu. May 10 Adult Soccer 7:30 pm St. Elias Community School Fri. May 11 Story Hour 10:00 am Haines Junction Community Library Mon. May 14 Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 pm Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue. May 15 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.

Tue. May 15 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 15 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 pm Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue. May 15 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 pm Takhini Hall Wed. May 16 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 16 Kids Craft Time with Marty Ritchie 3:15 pm Haines Junction Community Library Call 634-2215 for more information.

Wed. May 16 Adult Volleyball 6:30 pm St. Elias Community School Wed. May 16 The Unplugging 7:00 pm St. Elias Community School Could an old woman’s wisdom save the world? An awardwinning play by Yvette Nolan Directed by Reneltta Arluk Wed. May 16 Village of Haines Junction Council Meeting 7:00 pm St Elias Convention Centre

Or email them to: events@whatsupyukon.com

MARSH LAKE

Wed. May 9 Pump Fitness 6:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Thu. May 10 Choir 6:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Fri. May 11 Friday Night Dinner in the Jackalope. Three course menu, $17 - $30, Licensed. 6:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat. May 12 Bridge club 12:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat. May 12 Knitting Circle 1:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 managermarshlake@gmail.com Tue. May 15 North of 60 Seniors Cafe. We heat the beverages, you heat the air. 2:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue. May 15 Yoga 5:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Drop in Yoga info@ yogawhitehorse.ca Wed. May 16 Pump Fitness 6:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre

MAYO

Wed. May 9 Volleyball 8:00 pm J.V. Clark School Thu. May 10 Circuit Training 5:30 pm J.V. Clark School Thu. May 10 Floor Hockey 8:00 pm J.V. Clark School Fri. May 11 Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 pm Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Sun. May 13 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 am St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Mon. May 14 Yoga 5:00 pm Mayo Curling Arena Mon. May 14 The Unplugging 7:00 pm Mayo Yukon Could an old woman’s wisdom save the world? An award-winning play by Yvette Nolan Directed by Reneltta Arluk Tue. May 15 Tabata 5:30 pm J.V. Clark School Tue. May 15 Mayo Sewing Nights 7:00 pm Yukon College Mayo Campus Tue. May 15 Floor Hockey 8:00 pm J.V. Clark School Wed. May 16 Volleyball 8:00 pm J.V. Clark School

MOUNT LORNE

Thu. May 10 Lorne Mountain Community Association AGM 7:00 pm Lorne Mountain Community Centre Short business meeting with financial presentation and new budget - everybody invited! Directors needed. Call 667-7083 for more information.

Sat. May 12 GROF Holotropic BreathWork - Full Day Intensive Workshop 9:30 am Lorne Mountain Community Centre Networking and a presentation on how theoretical framework integrates insights, register online.

OLD CROW

Thu. May 10 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 pm Old Crow Community Center Thu. May 10 The Unplugging 7:00 pm Old Crow Could an old woman’s wisdom save the world? An award-winning play by Yvette Nolan Directed by Reneltta Arluk Sun. May 13 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 am St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381 Tue. May 15 Gym Night 7:00 pm Old Crow Community Center

TAGISH

Wednesdays & Saturdays, Tagish Library 12:00 pm Tagish Community Centre 3993418 Wed. May 9 Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday.

Thu. May 10 Carpet Bowling 11:15 am Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling.

Thu. May 10 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 12 OsteoFit 10:00 am Tagish Community Centre Sat. May 12 Youth Music School 11:00 am Tagish Community Centre Email recreation@tagishyukon.org for more information.

Sat. May 12 Pickleball 11:00 am Tagish Community Centre Come try Pickleball, a new sport offered which combines table tennis and regular tennis.

Mon. May 14 AA - Tagish 7:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. May 15 Carpet Bowling 11:15 am Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling.

Wed. May 16 Foot Wellness Clinic 1:30 pm Tagish Community Centre Wed. May 16 Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday.

Wed. May 16 Tagish Community Association meeting 7:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Agenda posted at tagish.ca

TESLIN

Thu. May 10 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 11 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 11 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 15 After School Sports K - Gr. 4 3:30 pm Teslin Rec Center Tue. May 15 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 15 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

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 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 Thu. May 10 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu. May 10 Parents and Tots 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Join us in song, socializing, play and lots of giggles and fun.

Thu. May 10 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 10 Body Fit 7:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Sun. May 13 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 am St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Mon. May 14 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Mon. May 14 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 15 Parents and Tots 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Join us in song, socializing, play and lots of giggles and fun.

Tue. May 15 Body Fit 7:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Tue. May 15 Town of Watson Lake Council Meeting 7:00 pm Town of Watson Lake

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: Mon-Thurs 10-8 | Fri 10-6 | Sat/Sun 12:304:30| #907-766-2545 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Homework Help, 5:30 pm Haines Public Library #907-766-2545 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 Until Sat. May. 12 Elemental Impressions Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Wed. May 9 to Fri. May 11 Fortnight of Learning 6:30 pm Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre A lecture series is designed to give guides (and locals) a crash course in Chilkat Valley history in preparation for the summer tour season. 766-2366 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 Thu. May 10 Adv. Beginner Tai Chi 7:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu. May 10 Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu. May 10 Classical Concert - HAC theater 8:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu. May 10 Tai Chi - Beginning 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri. May 11 Story Time 12:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail.com Fri. May 11 Tai Chi - Advanced 10:15 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri. May 11 Yoga with Mandy 1:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Sun. May 13 Bible Club - Sunday School 12:30 pm Haines Presbyterian Church Sun. May 13 Library Book Club Discussion 2:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library Sun. May 13 St Michael’s - lobby 11:30 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Sun. May 13 Sunday Worship 11:00 am Haines Presbyterian Church Mon. May 14 Adults Jujutsu 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. May 14 Mother Goose Stories and Songs 11:00 am Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail.com Mon. May 14 Mother Goose Stories and Songs @ Library 12:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library Mon. May 14 Private Jujutsu Clas 4:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. May 14 Yoga with Mandy 1:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. May 15 Adv. Beginner Tai Chi 7:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts

Tue. May 15 Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. May 15 Tai Chi - Beginning 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. May 15 Women’s Fellowship 3:00 pm Haines Senior Center Wed. May 16 Sword Class 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. May 16 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/ Sherry- ALL 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 10 Basketball For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Thu. May 10 Easy Does it YogaRestorative Yoga ALL Level 5:45 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Thu. May 10 Mindful Vinyasa Flow 6:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Thu. May 10 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 10 Senior Weights with Dana 10:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Thu. May 10 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 11 Gentle Flow 6:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre A gentle and calming practice that combines breath with movement.

Fri. May 11 SpinYOGA 8:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Sat. May 12 Bouncy House Fun Time!

1:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre A parent or guardian must accompany children 12 and under.

Sat. May 12 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 12 Volleyball For Adults 6:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Sun. May 13 Aerial Conditioning 5:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. May 14 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 14 Aerial Conditioning 5:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. May 14 Restorative - Yin Yoga ALL Levels 10:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. May 14 Roller Hockey For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. May 15 Back/Hip Yoga with Myofascial Release and Acupressure 10:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. May 15 Basketball For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. May 15 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 15 Mindful Vinyasa Flow 6:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. May 15 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.

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Are you running all-season tires year round?

If so, you may be compromising your safety as well as those around you! Most all-season tires stop gripping normally at 5 degrees Celsius, whereas a designated winter tire continues to grip into the cold. Don’t let the term all-season fool you, these tires are designed for wet/dry traction and are not meant to operate in the winter.

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Wed. May. 9 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 am Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed. May. 9 Sharing Circles 5:00 pm Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Men only, Dinner provided Call 633-7688 Wed. May. 9 Yoga for Paddlers (Part 2) 5:15 pm Whitehorse Elementary Lead by yoga instructor Michelle Eshpeter every Wednesday, email info@flatwateryukon.ca for more information Wed. May. 9 Your Health! Your Way! 6:00 pm Whitehorse Health Centre Call the Chronic Conditions Support Program at 667-8733 to register.

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Sat. May. 12 Red Tara Practice 12:30 pm VajraNorth Everyone welcome. For more info contact 667-6951 (Cheryl Buchan) 633-3715 Sun. May. 13 Gentle Yoga 12:30 pm Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga For the all ages, the stiff and the recovering bodies of life. Everyone welcome - Beginners encouraged! Call or email to register. 334-8599 rootedtreemassage@ gmail.com Sun. May. 13 Using Yoga to Solve Tough Decisions 2:00 pm Alpine Bakery A workshop that combines an asana component with a very strong mental/meditative element to help people in their daily lives. Email wallymaltz@mac.com for more info. 393-4440 Mon. May. 14 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 pm Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Mon. May. 14 Shamata Meditation 5:15 pm White Swan Sanctuary Group meditation all levels welcome Mon. May. 14 Buddhist Meditation Society 5:15 pm White Swan Sanctuary All are welcome!

Tue. May. 15 Weight Watchers 5:00 pm Yukon College Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration, room A2202. 403-473-0645 blong@ weightwatchers.ca Wed. May. 16 The Counselling Drop-In Clinic 10:00 am Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Wednesday from 10am - 4pm.

Wed. May. 16 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 am Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed. May. 16 Yoga for Paddlers (Part 2) 5:15 pm Whitehorse Elementary Lead by yoga instructor Michelle Eshpeter every Wednesday, email info@flatwateryukon.ca for more

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Nursing in the North

Lynn Cheverie has practiced nursing in NATIONAL the North since 2003 NURSING WEEK P R O F I L E by Lynn Cheverie

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ow … where to start ...

I’ve been a registered nurse for 24 years and have worked in four countries and in about 20 different positions, from frontline staff to director. The opportunities in nursing are endless.

Nursing is a diverse profession with over 100 nursing specialties. In the Yukon, nurses work in a variety of settings, from patients’ homes, hospitals and healthcare clinics, corrections and to rural and remote nursing stations, just to name a few.

As an educator, I was often asked, “What does it take to be a nurse?” Well, that’s challenging to answer because there are a lot of qualities that are beneficial, such as being inquisitive, organized, an exceptional problem solver, a great active listener and being caring and eager to learn new things everyday ... but the thing that has been the most important for me is having integrity and passion for the profession and having the desire to promote a healthy community, one patient at a time.

Everyday I go to work and there are new challenges. It may be new policies and processes that I have to learn and adapt to, or it could be walking into a bustling ER department and a full, waiting room where sick, irate patients are waiting to see a physician. I understand their frustration, but all too often nurses “bear the brunt” because they are unable to “move them through” quickly. I’ve never had “thick skin,” but being an ER nurse has caused me to grow one, purely for self-preservation.

May 7-13, 2018, is Nursing Week, Canada-wide. Please take a moment, with me, to acknowledge and thank all of the amazing nurses who have helped you through times of crisis, cared for you in vulnerable moments, taught you how to live a healthier lifestyle and held your hand as the doctor shared your latest test results.

Nurses truly are the heart and soul of healthcare and make a vast contribution to the health of Yukoners and visitors alike.

At times when I’ve felt that I’ve

given all that I can give and am feeling totally depleted, there’s always some experience that I can reflect on that provides me solace and keeps me in the profession.

I would like to take a moment to share one with you. It always puts a smile on my face and brings a warm glow to my heart.

Ten years ago … while flying medevacs in the North ...

It was 15:00. The phone rings and the dispatcher said, “Grab your stuff … head to the hospital … you’re wheels up in 45.” I jumped into my uniform and off I went.

A regal-looking First Nations man (Mr. “H”) was sitting in a wheelchair, hooked up to wall oxygen via nasal prongs. His nurse relayed that he had received bad news two weeks ago—a palliative diagnosis with only weeks to live. His family had rallied quickly to set up a comfortable space for him in his home and to provide care with the community RN’s assistance.

I introduced myself and he said, “Can we go now?”

“Absolutely,” I replied, understanding his sense of urgency. I made him comfortable on the stretcher, zipped up the sleeping bag, secured the monitors and safety straps and we were off. Mr. H. sighed with relief. He was going home!

“Hey, how you doing?” It was P.J., one of our pilots. “Great,” I said.

“Buckle up. You better prepare yourself for a bumpy ride. It’s a pretty windy day out there and the snow’s just started to come down.”

I did my final checks and buckled up as we started taxiing. Mr. H and I gazed out the window as the King Air lifted off. The lights of the town

Registered nurse Lynn Cheverie enjoys time with her horse, Mellow Yellow

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Lynn Cheverie likes to explore the outdoors with her dog, Reilley were quickly distant.

The flight would be 90 minutes.

Mr. H and I talked about his life, his home, his children and his hopes and regrets. He relayed what he had done in his life and said, “It’s been hard, but it’s been a good one.” He had lost his wife a few

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The plane shook and lurched. Mr. H grabbed my hand. I held it and reassured him. “I don’t like flying much,” he relayed. “I’d rather be at home.”

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Picking our battles

Nursing in the North ... continued from pg 23 mer.

Ten minutes later I feel the plane veer sharply to the right and it seemed that we were turning around. P.J. comes back to the cabin, big grin on his face ... He looked at Mr. H and said, “Sir, you’re going home after all.

You’ve got a lot of friends down there.”

“What’s happening?” I asked.

P.J. said, “Wait ten minutes and look out your window.” I looked at Mr. H. He was smiling.

When I gazed out the window, I could see a lot of twinkling lights.

The community had lined up their vehicles, on both sides of the runway, so the pilots could see the start of the runway and the end.

I burst into tears of joy!

We took our approach and the plane glided in and came to a halt. The pilots opened the door.

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and the turbulence subsided. Mr. H’s respirations slowly returned to his norm.

About 20 minutes out I could hear the pilots talking on the radio. I hope there’s not a problem, I thought to myself. I walked to the front of the plane and said, “Hey guys, what’s up?”

P. J. looked at me and said, “The runway lights are out. We’re not going to be able to land. We’re turning around.”

I returned to my seat and told Mr. H what had happened. He did not make a sound but slowly turned his face away. Softly I said, “I’m so sorry. We can try again tomorrow.” The lights of the community, now, no more than a glim-

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Lynn Cheverie is an ER nurse and clinical nurse leader at Whitehorse General Hospital and a nursing consultant for the YRNA.

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Nurses in remote communities can play NATIONAL a role in reconciliation NURSING WEEK P R O F I L E by Jackie MacLaren

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t was 1978 and I was on a medevac from Frobisher Bay (now Iqaluit) to Montreal with a premature baby in a transport incubator. We were flying on a Nordair scheduled flight as was normal in those days. Sadly, it was also normal for there to be smoking on flights.

The infant required constant oxygen, so there was a ban on smoking for the three-hour flight.

During the flight, a man approached me and asked if I would turn the oxygen off for a period of time so he and other passengers could smoke. I was dumbfounded and it took a few seconds to respond to him.

“If this was your child, would you want the nurse to be dumb enough to turn off the oxygen?” I questioned.

His response has stuck with me for 40 years. “I wouldn’t ask if it was my kid cuz my kid would be white.” Needless to say the oxygen remained on during the entire flight. In that instant, I learned to

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Nurses can make a difference in their communities pick my battles.

Fast forward to 1995 when I was a support for men who were abused at Lower Post Residential School. We were having lunch in a restaurant in Terrace, B.C., and the waitress asked me what I wanted. I assumed, because I was the only female at the table, she started with me.

That illusion was shattered when she asked me directly, “And what do they want?” I informed her I was not a mind reader and started to get up to leave.

The men asked me not to “make a scene” as this is what they lived with on a daily basis. I respected their request, although once they left the restaurant, I spoke with the manager and indicated we would never be back because of the racist treatment. He did not seem to care.

During the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Hearings, I

had the privilege of being a lead counsellor for the three northern territories. I travelled back to communities I had worked in during the late ‘70s and early ‘80s.

I reconnected with the mother of that beautiful premature baby I had escorted in 1978 and had the privilege of meeting that “baby’s” children.

I believe that, in life, things go full circle. I had hoped as Canadians we would be further ahead with regards to race relations. I am saddened that we still have a ways to go. As a nurse, I have a role in challenging systemic and individual racism. I challenge you to do the same. Nurses are about 400,000 strong in Canada, and we can make a difference.

Jackie MacLaren is a registered nurse who has practiced throughout the North.

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Coming to the Yukon as a refugee

Yukon Cares will be holding its AGM at the Whitehorse Public Library on May 16 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

by Sarah Dobell

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iona Azizaj will be the guest speaker at this year’s Yukon Cares Annual General Meeting (AGM). In 1993, during the Yugoslav Wars that led to the breakup of Yugoslavia, Azizaj and her parents fled Kosovo to Germany when she was months old.

They later settled in Whitehorse in 2003. She will provide details and answer questions about what her family went through to get here and become established in Whitehorse.

Yukon Cares is an independent, grassroots based and volunteer driven humanitarian organization. The main goal is to respond to the global refugee crisis through education, advocacy and resettlement of refugees in Yukon.

Yukon Cares chatted with Azizaj to learn more about her experience as a refugee coming to the Yukon and she will elaborate further and answer more questions from the audience at the AGM.

Why did your family come to Canada and why Whitehorse?

My parents and I escaped the genocide/war in Kosovo in the fall of 1993 to Germany. We lived in Germany until 2003 before moving to Whitehorse. The reason we had to come to Canada is because the German government told us in 1999 that “the conflict in Kosovo was over” and so we were required to either be deported back to our country, or find somewhere else to move.

My father did some extensive research to figure out some options for us. He looked into Australia, Iceland and Canada where he then decided on Canada, and then he chose to research further into the Yukon and Newfoundland.

I believe the main reason for these two destinations came from job opportunities (my father is a registered nurse).

After seeing photos of the Yukon and doing more research, he decided that we would love the area with all its vast nature, openness and ample opportunity for jobs for all of us in the future.

Once he decided on Whitehorse, he went through the Yukon nominee program whereby we connected with a local church here –

find work almost immediately. My father first started working at Macaulay Lodge and Copper Ridge Place as a nursing home attendant since Registered Nurses (RN) are required to redo their exams in any given country once they’ve moved there. After studying and retaking the exam, he started working as an RN at Macaulay Lodge and Copper Ridge Place. He has since worked his way up to PHOTO: courtesy of Fiona Azizaj become a manager of resident care in the Continuing Fiona’s parents (right) Care Division across Whitehorse. pictured with her as a To sum up, he has been workbaby on the day they ing with the Department of left Kosovo in 1993 Health and Social Services since April of 2003. He has also taught a Cognitive and Mental ChallenOur Lady of Victory in Porter Creek ges Course at the Yukon College – that helped bring us over here.

Whitehorse Campus.

With the help of this church and My mother, who was completthe wider Whitehorse community, ing her studies in electrical enginwe were able to move here in Feb- eering before the war in Kosovo ruary of 2003. broke out, first started working at Walmart in the shoe department When did you come to Canfor the first few months after our ada? arrival. It wasn’t long before she We arrived in Canada on February got switched to the pharmacy 6 of 2003 in Vancouver and flew to department at Walmart, where Whitehorse the next day, arriving she got promoted as a pharmacy on February 7 of 2003. technician.

After working as a pharmacy How old were you at the time? technician for over a decade, she I was less than a month shy of 10 applied for a job as a pharmacare years old officer with the Chronic Disease Program at Health and Social SerDid your parents manage to vices and got the position. She find work? has been there for the past few Both of my parents were able to years.

What did you do after high school?

Once I graduated from Porter Creek Secondary School in 2011, I moved to Ottawa that fall to attend Carleton University where I studied an honours double major Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications and Media Studies and Political Science.

I moved back to Whitehorse in December of 2016 and initially worked at the Yukon News. As of September of 2017, I’ve been working as a communications analyst for the Government of Yukon.

Outside of my career, I sit on numerous non-profit boards for communications (Mental Health Association of Yukon, Paradise Electronic Music Festival Society, Free the Beat Foundation, and of course, Yukon Cares). I am actively involved in the arts community as well, having performed with Nakai Theatre, the Guild Hall, as well as with Jazz Yukon’s Cafe des Voix.

My parents have lived here since we arrived in 2003 – and I don’t believe they ever plan to move – and also regularly volunteer in the community.

Yukon Cares will be holding its Annual General Meeting from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Whitehorse Public Library on Wednesday, May 16.

Sarah Dobell is the Treasurer of Yukon Cares. She is a Yukon resident who is active in the outdoors, volunteers locally and is a big supporter of live music in the Yukon.

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Harreson Tanner (left), Joyce Hartling and Donald Watt keep the art under wraps for Art Anonymous

A lifeline for Yukon artists

Art Anonymous (formerly Canvas Confidential), the annual gala auction for the love of art and artists alike will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday May 12 at the Old Fire Hall in Whitehorse

by Michael Bramadat-Willcock

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ukon visual artist Claire Strauss’ life changed forever when her partner James Kirby was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. Kirby dedicated his life to his craft and when news of his terminal illness came to light, the Yukon Artist Relief Fund Society was there to help.

Since its founding, the fund has relied on the proceeds of a crowdsourced annual gala auction called Canvas Confidential, this year renamed Art Anonymous.

Help from the fund allowed Kirby to pay his rent and pass away in dignity surrounded by those he loved. Strauss said the funds made the time between the diagnosis and passing of her partner easier, “Time changes when you’re in a position of treasuring each day. I needed to be off work and James was out of work for about three months.”

Despite the financial instability that often goes with a life in the arts, Strauss said Kirby — a jeweller among other things — felt fulfilled. “Being an artist was the right choice. He didn’t regret making the hard call,” said Strauss. “James described himself as a magician in disguise as an artist. People couldn’t get inside his head, and that was the point.”

Kirby passed on at his studio in Mary Lake, Whitehorse, surrounded by family at 8:14 p.m. October 31, 2017, on the date and time of his choosing. James was 55 years old.

Strauss sees the event as proof that artists in the Yukon are committed to each other. “Artists are active contributors for many organizations and for each other. The stereotype that artists need handouts is lifted by the very present strength of their ability to care for

PHOTO: Christian Kuntz Photography each other and others both spiritually through art and monetarily in a very needed way,” she said.

“Come to Art Anonymous! It’s a great deal as you will come home with a piece of art after having had a terrific evening out with fine food, drink, music and friendship.

Plus, you’re helping others!” said Mary-Jane Warshawski, president of the Yukon Artist Relief Fund Society.

Warshawski said she’s been touched by some of the personal stories of Yukon artists like Strauss and Kirby who have benefited from the proceeds of the gala.

She said that the fund has been an overwhelming success for the community. “The life of an artist is hard. When this already hard path that they have chosen becomes insurmountable, the fund can really help ... The feedback from artists has been absolutely touching.”

Warshawski said that attending the gala helps the community in a big way and she points out that guests also get amazing deals on quality local art while having a full night out.

“The event is so much fun! Think about what you would usually spend on an evening out and you’ll see what a great deal you’re getting.

You get to eat, listen to music, be with friends, be around the really fun energy that goes with people scrambling for the art and the ultimate reveal. Plus, for the full ticket price you get to take home a piece of art. Considering the usual price of artwork, this is a great deal. So,

at the end of the day you get to say, ‘Boy that was fun, let’s do it again and it was a good cause!’”

As a prolific patron of the arts in the Yukon, Warshawski has a deep appreciation for their struggles. “I am humbled by the work of artists. Their chosen profession is full of hardship. Their hearts and souls are drawn, painted and shaped into their chosen medium, then subject to our tastes and our criticisms. It’s a hard way to make a living ... one without the social safety net that most of us have,” she said.

She reiterated that the application process for help from the fund is confidential, fair and that all proceeds are put into an account for the artists who are experiencing tragic and debilitating health concerns.

Warshawski said it all started in July 2011 when she attended a benefit art event at Yukon Artists at Work along with Craig Hougen and Yukon sculptor and community organizer Harreson Tanner, who helped found the Artists at Work co-op in 2003.

“The artists had all contributed as one of their peers was suffering serious health issues. I was so touched by the artists’ generosity and I commented that there should be something more as it was so much to put on and advertise this show. Then Harreson came up with the Canvas Confidential idea and there was no looking back.”

She said that the first board members who brought the fundraiser idea to life by establishing the society, its mission and its guidelines also included Sally Sheppard, Jeanine Baker, Linda Leon, Steve Robertson and Patrick Royle.

“Artists are the hope in this community” said Yukon sculptor and vice chair of the gala, Harreson Tanner. “Artists in Yukon survive on one of the lowest annual average incomes in Canada. There is no social safety net for many of these people.” Tanner said that he’s proud of the level of community involvement. “Yukon is one of the most creative places in Canada.

Perhaps a result of the unparalleled natural beauty here.”

He said that the spirit of comradery between local artists in the Yukon is impressive. The relief fund

has existed for six years. “This is the first fund of its kind in Canada ... It grew out of an obvious need for such a fund that became apparent after a number of fundraisers for individual artists in the co-op,” said Tanner.

The artwork will be set up Friday evening by a volunteer crew.

Saturday at noon there will be a luncheon for the contributing artists.

Art Anonymous is a musical, culinary and visual gala. Over 50 pieces of art including paintings, sculptures and other visual work will be on display at the Old Fire Hall. The artists’ names are hidden from the bidders and the work is only signed underneath or on the back. Food is served by local chefs, and Whitehorse pianist Grant Simpson performs live.

According to the organizers, bidders arrive and have their names put into a hat. The first name drawn gets first choice of the 50plus works of art. The second person gets his or her choice of the remaining pieces and on it goes until the last name is drawn. Then the names of the artists are revealed.

“When you make your selection, it could be anybody. Some artists who usually do acrylic work will try their hand at watercolour to throw people off … It’s a buy-in for the visual arts community, too, since they contribute the works,” said Tanner. “At the beginning, guests have one hour to go around the room and put down their choices on a pad of paper. At the end, when a card is drawn, they have 60 seconds to pick their item of choice. It gets wild at the finish.”

Tickets are available at Arts Underground at 305 Main Street in Whitehorse. “Just for Fun” (no art) tickets will also be available. Doors open at 7 p.m. on Saturday May 12 to all ticket holders.

Michael Bramadat-Willcock is a journalist based in Whitehorse.

He’s in Montreal, Quebec, right now working on his master’s degree and misses the Yukon.

He’ll be back soon!

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