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hat was the last conversation you had with your best friend? If there is one topic that people like to talk about it, it is food. We talk about what we had for lunch or dinner. We talk about recipes and how to cook certain foods. We talk about the foods we like and don’t like. We talk about which stores have the best selection and the best prices. People in the Yukon are more personally connected to the land and aware of the origins of some food sources, such as wild game, than are people in Vancouver or Edmonton. However, it can probably be said that most of us likely take for granted that the food will be available when we
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Local food production and sourcing has become an important component of our food supply, like the potatoes harvested here at the Yukon Grain Farm in 2017 want it. With so much of our food trucked in from outside the territory and, considering the effects of climate change on food production, perhaps we shouldn’t take this for granted. Professor Lauren Sneyd of the University of Guelph is going to be leading a field course on food security in Canada’s North. She will be in Whitehorse, Dawson City and a few places in between to learn about Yukon’s food system and food security. Sneyd has always wanted to teach a field school course or an experiential course that enables students to learn from experiences and not just from readings. The course will ask students to consider how to develop positive change regarding food security in northern communities. Students will consider issues of social justice, cold climate agriculture, sustainability and environmental change. The students will spend two weeks travelling around the Yukon to hear perspectives on food security, including views from First Nations communities, NGO’s, government, farmers and researchers. “My area of expertise is food security, food rights and food cul-
ture and I’ve always wanted to give students the opportunity to engage with food in a way that enables them to see it, taste it and learn from people working with food. I’ve organized a workshop in Whitehorse where community organizations, government and researchers will talk to students about food security work in the territory,“ said Snyed. Students will visit a canoe-in only dairy farm outside Dawson City and the only physical abattoir in the territory. They’ll also visit a Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in teaching and training farm for Indigenous youth. They will go on a wild food walking tour with Michele Genest, author of the cookbook, Boreal Gourmet, and participate in a cooking class. Students will meet documentary filmmaker Suzanne Crocker to learn about her new project on Yukon local food. Originally Sneyd had wondered if she would get 14 students to respond to the program call. “I held the first information session in November and the room was standing room only. I then realized that Yukon and food security was a big idea and the course would be competitive. We had 41 students apply for 22 spots.” Perhaps the draw was the
hands-on nature of the course combined with students’ natural interest in food and Sneyd’s enthusiasm for it. “I’ve always been interested in researching food,” Sneyd explained.” I completed my PhD at the University of Guelph and conducted PhD fieldwork in Cameroon in Central Africa for my research. There I asked questions about wild food to food security in urban Cameroon. “ Now Sneyd has turned her attention to the North. “The more I look into research on food security in the Arctic and sub-Arctic communities, the more I am learning about food systems that are unique to the local environment. These are two food systems [Cameroon and the North] at extreme edges of the world in terms of the sun and weather. I have loved reading to learn about the diversity in food systems and about food in cold climates.” Sneyd is quite concerned that dietary diversity is being overrun by fast food, convenient food and cheap food. She states that this influx of food changes cultures and knowledge around food and separates people from their food cont’d on page 3 ...
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Food security in the North ... cont’d systems. At the same time, Sneyd feels that the Yukon is undergoing a renaissance in the food system. “There are many actors doing amazing work to make positive changes to the food system or highlight where more work needs to be done. Suzanne Crocker’s local Yukon-only food challenge is an amazing example of the possibilities for local food and sustainability. There are many innovations underway, such as the work at Cold Climate Innovation and Cropbox, which involves growing greens in containers using hydroponics. I am super excited to take the group to visit Klondike Valley Nursery and Creamery. Chefs are also highlighting local Yukon ingredients and celebrating Yukon food.” The students will write final papers once they are back at the end of May. As this is their first engagement, Sneyd will synthesize their insights and findings to send to the Yukon Agricultural Association and the Arctic Institute of Community Based Research as well as other community organizations. She hopes to continue the University of Guelph’s engagement with the food systems of the Yukon and have students work on experiential learning projects linked to goals of community engagement. For further information, contact Lauren at lsneyd@uoguelph. ca.
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called him by name and talked reassuringly to him. We had to carefully roll him to one side of the bed while we put new sheets on the other side. The slightest move made him moan in pain. It was shocking to me and the other helper. The nurse, with a tender smile on her face, kept talking reassuringly to the patient.
Rhetorical Devises Got A Story Idea? Want To Write? voice was happy. She had a pleasant smile on her face. I asked her how come she had to make beds alone when she had so many professional medical responsibilities? The nurse replied that it was all just part of her 12-hour daily routine. I then asked how many years of study it had taken to become a nurse and why she chose to work a job where she was always dealing with death and the sick or injured. She said that she always felt good as a young person when she could help someone. She knew that becoming a nurse would be her dream come true. I thought back over some of the things I have seen in hospitals. To me, they were a nightmare. I’ve watched grown men pass out at the sight of some incidents, yet nurses took it all in stride. Four years of dedicated study and sacrifice to work 12-hour shifts, day and night. To see the worst in blood, guts and death, all in the name of helping a stranger. It may seem hard to appreciate or understand, but that’s what the letters “N-U-R-S-E” stand for. Yes, it does spell out “nurse” but the meaning is “guardian angel.” From the bottom of my heart, my most sincere gratitude and appreciation goes out to all nurses. They truly are our guardian angels. A closing thought - “There is no better exercise for the heart then to reach down and help someone else up!”
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n the 86 years since I was born, I’ve been admitted to nine different hospitals from Fredericton to Vancouver and from Whitehorse to Toronto. The causes were hockey, football, boxing, aging and sometimes just stupidity. While spending my 86th birthday at Whitehorse General Hospital, I had time to reflect on the letters “n-u-r-s-e” and just what they stand for. That, of course, is “nurse,” but it’s something more. Like I said, I’ve had plenty of experience with hospitals. I’ve seen some heartbreaking things, including serious injuries and crying children. I’ve also seen my share of nurses. In 1964, in Cornwall, Ontario, a decision made by a nurse actually saved my life. I will always be grateful to her. My worst experiences came during the weeks I spent in a military hospital. The room next to mine held a pilot and his navigator. They had crashed, sustaining first, second and third-degree burns. You could actually smell the burnt skin and hear the odd moan from the two brave survivors. Across from me was a 19-year-old soldier who had been injured in an explosion, badly damaging his one leg. When he woke from his operation, he had lost the leg. The shock hit him like a ton of bricks. No one could get near him for the next two days. In that hospital, when those of us who were bedridden could finally get up and move around, we were detailed to help the nurses make the beds of the less fortunate patients. Once, I was one of two to accompany a nurse into the room of a man who seemed to be a senior. He wasn’t, but he looked it—white as a ghost, badly scarred, very thin and in enormous pain. He could hardly see us. He could only faintly hear the tender voice of the nurse as she
Murray Martin thanks nurses for all their support and care
While tears rolled down our faces, her facial features never changed. This nurse, like all other nurses, experienced this kind of thing every day of her working life. Back in Whitehorse, I was sitting up when the nurse came in with a bunch of sheets in hand. “Hop out, Murray, I am going to make our bed,” she said. Her
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PHOTOS: Carleen Kerr
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would not consider myself a runner, and yet, here I am at the start line of the Chena River to Ridge 25-mile race. For the second time. How on Earth did this happen? There must be something magical about living in the North. It has a way of tricking mere mortals into thinking they can compete with the gods. At least, that is how I have felt ever since moving to the Yukon in September, 2017. It all started one afternoon at Winterlong. My husband and I, having just moved from Victoria, British Columbia, decided to check out the local beer scene. As we enjoyed a cold pint on a crisp autumn day, in walked a group of
Yukoners whose laughter livened up the quiet space. “They look like runners,” Blair said longingly. He had become part of a great running community in Victoria and was sad to leave those friends behind when we decided to make the move North. “Let’s go say hello,” I said. We had made a deal that we would push each other to step outside our comfort zones and experience new things in the Yukon. This seemed like the perfect opportunity. We picked up our beers and walked over to introduce ourselves. We were greeted warmly by the group, which we quickly learned was made up of members of the Moonlight Runners Society—a crew that gets together to
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brave the darkness and run epic Whitehorse trails whenever there is a full moon. They had just finished a trail run in the area and encouraged us to join them for a run sometime. Excited to discover a new running community, we were giddy as we went back to our table, finished our beers and headed home. Little did we know then that this chance encounter would set in motion a series of amazing adventures that would inspire lifelong friendships. *** When we were invited to race the Chena River to Ridge in Fairbanks, Alaska, I’m not sure what possessed me to sign up. In the past, an 11-hour drive for a week-
end run would have been out of the question. And yet, one cold morning in March 2018, five of us packed into our Subaru Forester and off we went. We left Whitehorse as mere acquaintances and arrived in Fairbanks as friends. The 25-mile distance would be, by far, the longest run I had ever done. And if that wasn’t enough of a challenge, Fairbanks had experienced heavy snowfall that year. Course conditions were expected to be difficult. Regardless, I was excited to push myself and race with my new friends. To say the race was hard is an understatement. The race pushed my body and mind well beyond my limits. It broke me. Before Chena, I had never heard of post-holing—
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thon (surprise—the distance was actually over 26.1 miles) and just beat the omnipresent 11-hour time cut-off. I also vowed to myself that I would never do something like that again. *** The thing is, when you are surrounded by badass humans who think running ultras is no big deal, it’s hard not to be inspired. Even as a back-of-the-pack runner, fighting hard to place second last, these incredible people encouraged me to dream bigger than I ever thought possible. Earlier this year, when our friend Germaine suggested returning to Chena, I knew I couldn’t resist the chance to prove that I could do
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Carleen, Blair and Germaine at the start line at Twin Bears Camp, Chena River Recreation Area in Fairbanks, Alaska time, but the same friendly voices cheered me in. I finished strong with the sun beaming down. I had a smile on my face as I finished nearly three hours faster than last time. Blair won the run, with the fourth fastest time ever, and our friend crushed her best prediction by over twenty minutes, coming in well under eight hours. While my race wasn’t perfect (I managed to soak both feet in overflow and got lost and ran an extra couple kilometres), I got what I came for. Redemption. There is something truly larger than life about the Yukon. This northern way of life has encouraged the best in us and inspired us to achieve the impossible. What makes the experience even better is the deep belly laughs that come from friendships made along the way.
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Mon. May. 6 Yukon Mining & Geology Week Whitehorse, Yukon Test your hand at prospecting, enjoy our educational luncheon lecture, or engaging in a variety of mining activities fun for the whole family. Wed. May. 8 Violence Threat Assessment Planning and Response 9:00 AM Yukon College Learn strategies to help them identify, assess, and manage individuals who may be escalating towards violence. Email to register info@ ctrinstitute.com Wed. May. 8 Partners In Safety BBQ 11:00 AM Shipyards Park Exhibits/Displays 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Wed. May. 8 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Wed. May. 8 Waterbirds of Quartz Rd Wetland 5:30 PM Boston Pizza Meet Pam Sinclair in the parking lot, Family friendly, wheelchair accessible. Wed. May. 8 Klondike Cruiser Night! 6:00 PM A&W Restaurant Join Yukon Automobile Enthusiasts as they admire hot cars and talk the talk Wed. May. 8 Legion Texas Hold’Em 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 6672802 Wed. May. 8 Shut Up and Set Goals 7:00 PM Baked Cafe In your business, there are times for daydreaming, for ideas, and for inspiration but without action, they’ll stay that - an idea in your mind’s eye instead of a real living breathing thing. Register online Wed. May. 8 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 PM Whitehorse United Church
Wed. May. 8 Hump Day Trivia 8:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Thu. May. 9 Drinking with Scissors - MS Fundraiser 6:30 PM North of Ordinary Experience Center Come out and support the Yukon MS Support group and MS walk 2019. Craft coffee cozies, felt cases and other fun crafts. All tools and materials provided. Tickets available at North of Ordinary. Thu. May. 9 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. 9 Legion Music Trivia Night 7:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 6672802 Thu. May. 9 Uke On Ukulele Club! 7:00 PM Music Yukon Email us at ukeonukuleleclub@ gmail.com for more information. Thu. May. 9 Cinderella 7:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Northern Light School of Dance annual full-length ballet, tickets online or at the door. Thu. May. 9 Denise Mountenay - Human Rights Advocate 7:15 PM Whitehorse Public Library Denise shares her story of abuse, addiction and abortion and how she overcame these challenges to become an international human rights advocate. Thu. May. 9 Christ Church Cathedral Choir Practice 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral Fri. May. 10 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. 10 Household Hazardous Waste Day 12:00 PM Waste Management Facility View full list of acceptable materials online. Fri. May. 10 Whitehorse Yukon Community Thrift Store Silent Auctions 12:00 PM Whitehorse Community Thrift Store Silent Auctions for valuable, unusual and unique items. Bids taken Friday and Saturday at the store. Bidding Closes 2:00 PM Saturdays, each week. See FB for this weeks items Fri. May. 10 Legion TGIF Dinner 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Open to Members and signed in guests Meals are $12 unless a steak dinner which is more. Fri. May. 10 Cinderella 7:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Northern Light School of Dance annual full-length ballet, tickets online or at the door. Sat. May. 11 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. 11 Discover Mendenhall Wetland 8:00 AM Super A Porter Creek Carpool from Super A or meet at Mendenhall mailboxes at 9 am, Discover Mendenhall’ shorebirds, waterfowl, and songbirds. Bring footwear for potentially wet conditions. Sat. May. 11 Household Hazardous Waste Day 10:00 AM Waste Management Facility View full list of acceptable materials online. Sat. May. 11 Cars and Coffee 10:00 AM Territorial Auto Parts Enjoy a Saturday morning coffee with other car people. Sat. May. 11 Community Cleanup and BBQ 11:00 AM Whitehorse, Yukon Email queeryukon@ yahoo.ca for more info. Sat. May. 11 Whitehorse Yukon Community Thrift Store Silent Auctions 12:00 PM Whitehorse Community Thrift Store Silent Auctions for valuable, unusual and unique items. Bids taken Friday and Saturday at the store. Bidding Closes 2:00 PM Saturdays, each week. See FB for this weeks items Sat. May. 11 Makers’ Market 3:00 PM Yukonstruct Innovation Hub Makespace members will be displaying items they’ve made onsite, including art, jewelry, wooden furniture and more. Admission is free! Sat. May. 11 Startup Canada Awards 2019 - The North 5:30 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Celebrating outstanding achievement in Canada’s entrepreneurship and innovation community. Tickets online. Sat. May. 11 Legion Crib Night 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All local and national legion members welcome! Register by 6:25 PM, Games Start at 6:30 PM. 667-2802 Sun. May. 12 Adult RPG Drop-in - Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder and More 12:00 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. 12 Run for Mom 12:00 PM 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. 12 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
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Sun. May. 12 Mother’s Day with Emma Barr 1:00 PM Paint Party Yukon Learn some tips and tricks that can turn anyone into an artist. walk through how to take a photo and turn it into a painting. All supplies and a complimentary drink are provided. Register online. Sun. May. 12 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. Mon. May. 13 Free drop-in computer labs 10:00 AM Yukon Learn Free Drop-In Computer Lab for Self Directed Studies A tutor/Instructor will be available on site to assist you. 867-668-6280 or toll free: 888-668-6280 Fax: 867-633-4576 Mon. May. 13 Books & Beyond 11:00 AM Hospice Yukon Discover some of the gems in the Hospice lending library, and enjoy tea and a homemade cookie while you browse. Mon. May. 13 Legion Scrabble Meet 1:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 6672802 Mon. May. 13 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. 13 Euchre Night 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All local and national legion members welcome! 667-2802 Mon. May. 13 Women in the Woodshop - Drop in Space 6:30 PM Yukonstruct Innovation Hub You must be an active makerspace member to attend, and you must have previously taken the woodshop safety orientation class. Tue. May. 14 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. 14 The Underachievers 6:30 PM Arts Underground A club for painters of all skill levels. Bring your own supplies, we have easels and plenty of space. There is no instruction. Cost is free with a membership. Tue. May. 14 Basic and Beginners Ukulele Group 7:00 PM Music Yukon Email us at ukeonukuleleclub@gmail.com for more information.
KIDS & FAMILIES
Wed. May. 8 Learning Together 9:00 AM Elijah Smith Elementary School Ages 3+, play time, games, songs, snacks included. Drop in anytime, call 667-5992 for more info. Wed. May. 8 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. 8 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old. Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports. Wed. May. 8 McIntyre Field Sports 3:15 PM McIntyre Field Equipment and food are provided! Consent form is required. Call 334-8718 for more info. . Thu. May. 9 Learning Together 9:00 AM Elijah Smith Elementary School Ages 3+, play time, games, songs, snacks included. Drop in anytime, call 667-5992 for more info. Thu. May. 9 Pre Kindergarten 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. 9 Girls, Trans, & Rainbow Club 3:30 PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre All girls, trans, non-binary & 2 spirited folks ages 15-21 welcome. Email queeryukon@yahoo.ca for more information. Thu. May. 9 Spring Rock Climbing Club 5:30 PM Equinox Adventures Visit a variety of climbing sites around Whitehorse for climbing, belaying, rappelling, leadership development and character building. No experience necessary Ages 7-14 Sign up email todayequinoxyukon.com or call 334-3725 Thu. May. 9 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. Thu. May. 9 Youth Drop In Gymnastics 7:30 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Whether you’re perfecting your skills, looking for a new workout idea, or trying your first cartwheel, Call 668-4794 for more information. Fri. May. 10 Learning Together 9:00 AM Elijah Smith Elementary School Ages 3+, play time, games, songs, snacks included. Drop in anytime, call 667-5992 for more info. Fri. May. 10 Pre Kindergarten 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. 10 Preschool Drop-in Gymnastics 10:00 AM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Silly songs and preschool free play, call 668-4794 for more information.
Fri. May. 10 Run Club - Youth 5 - 18 3:15 PM McIntyre Field Running games and fun on Friday afternoons! This is a drop-in activity and snacks are provided. Call 334-8718 for more information and consent forms. Fri. May. 10 Safe Party Fridays 5:00 PM Boys and Girls Club Music, snacks, dinner, games & activities. Ages 11-18 Welcome Fri. May. 10 Standard Format - Magic: The Gathering 6:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Legal sets = Ixalan, Rivals of Ixalan, Dominaria, Core Set 2019, Guilds of Ravnica, Ravnica Allegiance. Banned Cards = Rampaging Ferocidon Fri. May. 10 Girls Club 7:30 PM Bethany Church Call 668-4877 for more information. Sat. May. 11 Special Olympics Active Start Ages 2-6 10:00 AM The Child Development Centre 668-6511 Support the developmental needs of children in learning basic motor skills and introduces children ages 2-6 to the world of sport and physical activity through play. Sat. May. 11 Family Drop In Gymnastics 3:00 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Call 668-4794 for more information. Mon. May. 13 Learning Together 9:00 AM Elijah Smith Elementary School Ages 3+, play time, games, songs, snacks included. Drop in anytime, call 667-5992 for more info. Mon. May. 13 Preschool Drop-in Gymnastics 10:00 AM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Silly songs and preschool free play, call 668-4794 for more information. Mon. May. 13 Baby Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Appropriate for ages 6 - 24 months & caregiver, Free drop-in. Call 6675239 for more information. Mon. May. 13 Juniors Tennis (ages 7-9) 5:30 PM Mt Mac Tennis Courts Register online or email TennisYukon@gmail.com for more info. Tue. May. 14 Learning Together 9:00 AM Elijah Smith Elementary School Ages 3+, play time, games, songs, snacks included. Drop in anytime, call 667-5992 for more info. Tue. May. 14 Parent Child Mother Goose 10:30 AM Whistle Bend Place Learn the power of songs, rhymes and stories as a positive parenting tool call 322-5990 for more information. Tue. May. 14 After-School Outings! 3:15 PM Kwanlin Dun First Nation For ages 8-18, call 3348718 for more information. Tue. May. 14 Spring Rock Climbing Club 5:30 PM Equinox Adventures Visit a variety of climbing sites around Whitehorse for climbing, belaying, rappelling, leadership development and character building. No experience necessary Ages 7-14 Sign up email todayequinoxyukon.com or call 334-3725 Tue. May. 14 Youth Drop In Gymnastics 7:45 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Whether you’re perfecting your skills, looking for a new work out idea, or trying your first cartwheel, Call 668-4794 for more information.
MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS
Wed. May. 8 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. 8 First Aid Instructor Transition - Recertification 10:00 AM Canada Games Centre Transitions Lifesaving First Aid Instructors from the old Lifesaving First Aid Program to the new Lifesaving Occupational First Aid Level 1 Equivalency Program Register online. Wed. May. 8 Meet The Expert - Drop In Consultation Services with Davy Joly 10:00 AM (co)space coworking space` Reserve time with Davy to dive into your start-up business, financing, and investment advice by emailing directly at davy.joly@investorsgroup.com. Wed. May. 8 Lifesaving Society Trainer Recertification 5:30 PM Canada Games Centre Re-certifies all those who currently hold a Trainer certificate in any Lifesaving Society program stream - Lifesaving, First Aid, Lifeguarding, Sport, Aquatic Safety Management. Register online. Wed. May. 8 Holistic Meet and Greet 5:30 PM 7th Ray Studio Wed. May. 8 Living with ADHD and Learning Disabilities 6:00 PM Yukon College Learn what it’s like living with multiple disabilities, the struggles, the triumphs, and the important lessons I’ve learned along the way. Wed. May. 8 Town Hall Meeting - Whitehorse East 6:00 PM Takhini Elementary School Want to improve the understanding of the unique issues affecting your neighbourhood and have your voice heard. All residents are invited to come discuss the issues affecting your neighbourhood. Wed. May. 8 Yukon Selects AGM 6:00 PM Sport Yukon Held in boardroom #1 All are welcome,. email yukonselectsfc@gmail.com for info. Wed. May. 8 Maasai Traditional Rights and Cultural Integrity 7:00 PM The Old Fire Hall Loiter Maasai from Tanzania sharing traditional knowledge of natural resource management practices. Thu. May. 9 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. 867689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Thu. May. 9 Business After Hours - Chamber of Mines 5:00 PM MacBride Museum Enjoy complimentary appetizers and refreshments, along with a chance to win door prizes - To RSVP
email business@whitehorsechamber.ca Thu. May. 9 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. 867-6896363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Thu. May. 9 Living Life to the Full 5:30 PM Mental Health Association Yukon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) 8 weeks, educational course delivered with a Certified Counsellor. To register, please call the MHAY office at 668-6429 Thu. May. 9 Hospice Poetry-Writing Workshop 7:00 PM Hospice Yukon Clea Roberts and Becky Striegler for a writing workshop where you can express and explore a loss that you are grieving through poetry. Please phone 667-7429 to register. Fri. May. 10 Creating a Collaborative Community of Learners 8:30 AM Yukon College One day professional development event will allow you to connect and learn with other educators. Call 456-6989 for more info. Fri. May. 10 Yukon Trappers Association AGM 11:00 AM Yukon Trappers Association For more information call 667-7091. Sat. May. 11 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 Mon. May. 13 YC Anthropology 8:30 AM Yukon College Please contact Victoria Castillo at vcastillo@yukoncollege.yk.ca for more information. Tue. May. 14 WinSETT Workshops 8:30 AM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre A three-part workshop on; Respectful and Inclusive SETT Workplaces, Unconscious Bias in the SETT Workplace and Micro agressions in the SETT Workplace. Register online. 667-6727 Tue. May. 14 Whitehorse Curling Club AGM 6:00 PM Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre Food and refreshments provided - Please RSVP by calling 667-CURL Tue. May. 14 Town Hall Meeting - Whitehorse West 6:00 PM Elijah Smith Elementary School Want to improve the understanding of the unique issues affecting your neighbourhood and have your voice heard. All residents are invited to come discuss the issues affecting your neighbourhood. Tue. May. 14 Yukon Transportation Museum AGM 7:00 PM Yukon Transportation Museum Review our past year and our future plans, and meet our board of directors. Light snacks and refreshments will be served after business has concluded. 668-4792 Tue. May. 14 Friends of McIntyre Creek AGM 7:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library
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Annual artistry
Northwestel revealed the artwork on their new phone book cover, and artist behind it, at an event on May 1 by Odessa Beatty
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n this year’s cover of Northwestel’s 2019/20 phone directory is Chantel Goodman’s striking painting, Walking out of the Library at Night. This piece captures the atmosphere and character of downtown Whitehorse at night in the middle of the long winter months. Goodman shares how special and important it is to appreciate the simple moments, as there is so much beauty right at the core of Whitehorse and its community. It was one of these remarkable moments that sparked her inspiration for this year’s winning piece. “I was walking out of the library at night with an arm full of books when I stopped to admire
the lights shining on the snow,” she said. The sparkling lights, strung up in the trees are at the center of Goodman’s painting. “I did not actually paint this piece for the contest,” she said, explaining that she knew about the Yukon phone directory cover art, but wasn’t familiar with the annual contest until a friend of hers sent her a link to the competition. Winning the contest came as a pleasant surprise. Goodman said she was excited and honoured to have won. “I have really just started dipping my toes into the water of the art world,” she said. “I am still very interested in continuing to learn more about it.”
The painting Walking out of the Library at Night is featured on the new phone book
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Goodman grew up in rural Manitoba, in a town of just over 1,000 people, and has had the opportunity to live in many different places throughout her life. Upon visiting the Yukon for a month during the summer six years ago, she fell in love with the North. After completing teacher’s college, she decided that she wanted to return to the Yukon and has been living here for three years. Goodman is a self-taught artist who has always had an interest in art. At a young age, her grandma encouraged her to make art and she dabbled in it a bit throughout high school. However, it was not until she came to the Yukon that she really began to fully devote herself to artistic expression. “Art was always something that I was thinking about,” Goodman said. “And the Yukon’s landscape was especially inspiring as it made me want to capture everything on canvas.” She uses acrylics on canvas. Many of her pieces are landscape or surrealist paintings. Goodman feels that everyone is an artist and that art is something everyone can do. “I love seeing how everyone captures things in a different way.” She said she appreciates the rich arts community within the Yukon and remarked on how it has contributed to her path in pursuing and creating art.
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Chantel Goodman is a young artistic talent and, in addition to the phone book cover, will have pieces on display around Whitehorse
Goodman is a young artistic talent who adds a unique flavor to the Yukon’s art community. Next month, starting June 1, Goodman will be a featured artist at Baked Café. She also has select art pieces on display at Arts Underground. Find out more one her Facebook page, Chantel Goodman Art.
Odessa Beatty is a writer at What’s Up Yukon. She is currently a student at McGill University; however, she was born and raised in the Yukon. She is passionate about arts and culture.
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tivity for everyone to learn from and enjoy. In tandem with the Mining Extravaganza, Yukon Mining Days will also host a formal Invest Yukon Forum consisting of informative sessions from industry leaders. This will allow for people to hear the latest on current local projects, investment opportunities and the geological potential of the territory. This is a great opportunity for the business community, government and locals to learn and ask questions about the sector. Yukon Mining Days will close with a community BBQ, giving Watson Lake and Ross River residents the chance to network and connect with industry leaders. Dinner is open to all by donation, with proceeds benefiting Yukon Women in Mining. The events will showcase all of the opportunities available to youth, women and businesses
within the sector and will serve as a meeting place for career opportunities and meaningful connections. The industry is more inclusive than ever before. These career opportunities can help build a promising future for the territory’s youth. Yukon Mining Days hopes to ignite curiosity through engaging teaching materials, interactive activities and technology. If you are interested in the mining industry, are looking for community connections, or have youth that would benefit from a fun and educational event, mark your calendar for Yukon Mining Days. Lindsay Wilson is the Communications Manager for Yukon Mining Alliance and a member of Yukon Women in Mining. She will be at Mining Days and hopes to inspire other youth and women to explore opportunities within the sector.
Allowing youth to learn about and explore in mining can help them imagine the different career opportunities they can have in the future in their own community
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the territory. Working in partnership with the Government of Yukon and The Yukon Mining Alliance, the events are free to the community and focused on highlighting the mining industry opportunities available locally. The events also serve as an invitation to residents to learn more from industry leaders about the projects in their own backyards. The first two events in the series will be hosted at the Watson Lake Recreation Center on May 13 and Ross River School on May 15, with activities scheduled for youth and adults alike. A Mining Extravaganza for youth (which the adults will love too!) hosts an array of fun and educational activities meant to showcase opportunities in the mineral sector. The Mining Extravaganza activities will include an augmented reality sandbox and interactive geological teachings from Mining Matters. Yukon Women in Mining will have a Wheel of Fortune, a fun way to spin and learn about all of the career opportunities in the sector. Kids will be able to smash a geode to find the crystal inside. They’ll also have the chance to hop into Alkan Air’s flight simulator and play pilot for the day! Vir Yukon Mining Days tual Yukon will showcases the diversity of also be present, careers available in the industry with a virtual reality platform designed to show 360-deGeology is fun! Kids and adults gree views of alike can learn about Yukon’s Yukon’s mingeology at Yukon Mining Days ing camps, drill holes and tophe Government of ography. This Yukon has provided allows everyYukon Women in Minone to explore ing with funding for a series the territory’s of events called Yukon Mincamps anytime, ing Days, scheduled to take anywhere. place in communities across There is an ac-
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he planning had b e e n done for the 13 participants, six students, six adults (staff and parents) and Hunter Education Co-ordinator, Jim Welsh. The Porter Creek Secondary School group was part of the Hunter Education’s (HEED program) annual support for the school bison hunt projects, now in year 17. Over the years, many young people, with the support of adults, have been able to participate in an ethical hunt under the guidance of those experienced in the hunt and winter camping/outdoor activity. Originally planned as a snowmobile adventure, nature created a challenge by making sure all the snow had melted and disappeared by mid-March. The group was more than up to the challenge and they all came up with fat bikes to go hunting instead. They trucked to the camp area south of Braeburn on the Mayo Road. The camp itself was a typical bison hunt camp, with wall tents for sleeping and kitchen, equipped with woodstoves stoked with local firewood. The hunt itself was done on the bicycles, checking out various trails, roads and viewpoints. Luckily three bison were spotted at the very top of one of the many bald, grassy hills on the east side of the highway north of Braeburn. Undertaking a 13-person stalk on a usually wary animal has its challenges, but that’s part of the school hunts. The group discussed options and made a plan for the stalk, which would take them around south
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The Porter Creek Secondary School bison hunt changed from a snowmobile hunt to a bicycle hunt due to lack of snow in March of the bison to access a frozen pond where they thought the bison might be headed. The hills in this area are quite steep, but the group made silent progress and got to the pond. Alas, no bison. Switching to Plan B, they quietly worked their way back towards the hilltop where the bison had originally been spotted. Their stealth was rewarded—there was the bison, seemingly unaware of the group. The pre-selected shooter found a steady position for the 100-yard shot and she killed the bison with a .300 Winchester Magnum. The animal was a male, about five years old, with a weight estimated at 1,200 pounds. So now the work begins. It was about 6 p.m. when the bison was killed. Of course, there is always a moment of joy, thankfulness, reverence and congratulations. Field dressing a wood bison is a big job though and school bison hunts are learning experiences for most of the people present at the scene. All the students that want to participate are encouraged to do so and taught the proper field dressing techniques. Some choose to learn by watching. Food carried in the backpacks was eaten as needed.
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The group was on foot and all had backpacks. The animal was gutted, dressed and cut into pieces that could be packed off the hill. As it was getting dark, the meat was spread out on the hide to cool overnight. It was near midnight and the dark sky was full of northern lights for the trek down the hill and back to camp for the evening. Among the many valuable lessons learned that day was why it’s always a good idea to carry a headlamp, even while on a day hunt. The following morning, the group returned to the kill site and packed everything down to the highway. Next step is planning a bison feast where the participants can reminisce about a connection to the land and the bounty it can provide. Larry Leigh is an avid angler, hunter and all-round outdoors person who prefers to cook what he harvests himself. He is a past president of the Canadian Wildlife Federation and a retired huntereducation coordinator for the Government of Yukon. Please send comments about his articles to wild@whatsupyukon.com.
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his summer, the Boys and Girls Club of Yukon (BGCY) will celebrate its 20th year in the territory by expanding activities for kids, as part of its work to engage young members and the community. BGCY has been delivering programs, including the Learning Tree Daycare, where children between the ages of 18 months and five years receive a play-based learning experience. As well, the main BGCY space offers its Drop-In Centre from Tuesday to Saturday, year-round, and supports young people in choosing healthy futures. By hosting the additional events with categories both for youth and adults, BGCY expects to keep more Yukon youth active, provide some great activities for local businesses and increase fundraising opportunities. The expanded events are currently being planned throughout the summer. The first scheduled event will be an old-school dodgeball tournament in late May. The event will feature categories for youth teams to enter during the daytime. Local businesses and groups will be able to enter adult teams in the evening portion and support BGCY at the same time. Teams will have an opportunity to compete for the title of BGCY Dodgeball Champions. A birthday party will be held on June 6 at Boston Pizza, to coincide with the patio opening for the season. The summer patio party will encourage attendees to dress up for the beach and look forward to another 20 years in the Yukon. In late August, BGCY will
conference September 18 to 21. BGCY will co-host the seventh Canadian Adventure Therapy Symposium (CATS7) conference with the Youth of Today Society, Big Brothers/Big Sisters Yukon, BYTE and the Skookum Jim Friendship Centre. CATS7 follows the sixth event that was held in Montreal, Quebec on November 17, 2017. The symposium presents an opportunity for active therapy practitioners from across the country to collaborate and learn from each other. The event will show how individuals can connect with community, self and nature. It will focus on how nature-based interventions can be successful, with a vision to further the developPHOTO: Pixabay ment of active therapy practices in Canada. Boys and Girls Club Yukon is In addition, in replanning to host a street hockey sponse to feedback and tournament this August requests from Safe Party hockey fanatics across White- Fridays in the fall as a collabhorse to test their skills against orative pilot project. These other teams. events will provide youth lookThe big summer celebration ing for “somewhere else to go” will conclude with a national or a safe place to party, rather than other places that have unsafe and potentially dangerous Summer 2019 consequences. Boys and Girls Club For more information on YUKON EVENTS BGCY programming and their May 24 Old School Dodgeball events this summer contact Tournament ed@bgcyukon.com. June 6 20th Birthday Party at Boston Pizza August 23 Old School Street Hockey Tournament Danny Macdonald is the editor September 18 to 21 of What’s Up Yukon. He is Canadian Adventure Therapy a lifelong Yukoner who is Symposium 7 active in sports, community September Safe Party organizations and the Yukon’s Fridays events scene. host a street hockey tournament. Both youth and adult teams will have categories, just like the dodgeball tournament. Further details on this event will become available later in the summer, but it will provide an opportunity for street
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The chance of a lifetime by Sandy Helland
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y The summer of 2018 was, unexpectedly, the best summer of my life so far. I was given the rare opportunity to mine gold from the ground up. A fellow truck driver from days past invited me to join his crew in the Klondike Goldfields near Dawson City, Yukon Territory. Yukon is famous for gold, gold mining and now the TV series Gold Rush. After learning how to operate a Hitachi 200 hoe, I fed the wash plant/sluice with the pay dirt until the end of the mining season. The water license saga finally freed us. August 25 gave us a late start and a mere 63 days later the season was over. Frozen assets they say. But wow, was that interesting. Finding good ground takes a certain “nose for gold.” It requires a study of the geography, knowledge of the area’s history, proof of previous miners’ achievements in the mining records and a whisk shot of good luck. Once you find ground—a gold claim—an educated guess determines where to dig for the underground gravel layer that holds gold. That educated guess comes about because you’ve done your homework. You run test holes to determine the presence of gold. Hours and days of bulldozing the overburden dirt exposes the pay dirt layer holding the gold. Overburden does not hold gold. It’s the topsoil in which trees, shrubs and vegetation grow. It also gets in the way. All of it has to be removed so you can dig out the layer you hope holds gold. Overburden is a burden and absorbs vast amounts of time and money. At the end of your mining efforts, you put the overburden back to
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reclaim the land. That just means you put things back the way they were before you started mining. Once the overburden is removed, you test pan this layer. No gold in the test pan means there’s no gold here. But when there is gold, it forms lets you know how many yards of pay dirt will produce how many ounces of gold per yard. (or bucket.) Specs, chunks and nuggets will appear in the gold pan if you’re lucky. Usually you get specs or “colour” as they say. These specs, or “fines,” are what you are mining for, not nuggets. That’s because fines are more pure gold. The composition of nuggets can include other metals such as silver or lead. Nuggets can ruin gold quality (troy) at the gold buyer’s office, so they’re separated out. Chunks are like flattened nuggets. They’re small and often what you find in nugget jewellery, called “jewellery gold.” This gold is worth a lot more with jewellers than it is with a gold buyer, I hear. It shocked me to learn nuggets are not as highly valued. Imagine that. Guess that’s why Gold Rush doesn’t usually show nuggets. Our team found three small nuggets during our two-month season and I got to keep a beauty. (Thank you boss.) I also entered the Gold Panning Championships annual event in July. I’ve never panned gold in my life. Didn’t know what raw gold looked like. Talkin’ rookie here. This event teaches you how to pan. You get a quick, but thorough demonstration and into the competition you go. I placed 6th out of 19 entrants and got to keep the gold. Exceptional! Flakes of gold, but so much fun!! My first flake
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Black sand and gold are collected at the bottom of the sluice
Sandy Helland onsite at a placer mining camp
slowly emptied into a mini sluice (called the Long Tom) to further reduce the material down to a concentrate of only black sand and gold. It’s so exciting to see the gold piling up! After that, it goes off to the gold cleaner. This is the most confidential time of the whole cleanup. The gold cleaner separates the gold from the black sand using a mighty strong magnet. Next, the gold wheel. It’s fascinating watching the gold wheel do its magic. As the electric wheel turns, only gold goes up the clever “staircase” at the same time as the non-gold materials (small stones, silt) drop to the bottom of the wheel, wash over the wheel’s edge and fall into the garbage pail below. In the gold wheel’s dead centre, at the top of the “staircase,” is a half-inch hole through which the gold is rinsed along with the water, guided into a simple cup hung on the backside of the wheel. Overflowing with water, the cup fills with gold that sinks to the bottom. This is cleaned gold. The cup fills up, the cup is emptied, the pile of pure gold gets bigger and bigger. Glittering, gleaming, pure gold. It’s a privilege to hold. Next, it goes to the gold buyer. How much? Well, only the gold buyer and gold owner know. They jealously guard
their secrets. Now I understand what’s going on in the TV series Gold Rush. I admit it’s one of my most favourite TV programs. I love that show! Yes, and another prayer was answered when I got to meet Rick Ness and shake his hand. Wow. To meet a TV-movie star is a lucky moment. But I also got to meet cast members Freddy Dodge and Monica Beets, as well as the show’s producer, Justin. It’s a small world in the small town of Dawson City, in the big Yukon Territory. Yes indeed. I was lucky to be able to roll up my sleeves and get dirty while mining for gold. I drove articulating dump truck, operated the hoe that fed the sluice, cleaned the gold-covered mats, reduced the slurry to concentrate, fed the gold wheel and held the finished bag of pure gold. What an experience! I was honoured to be a member of this five-person crew mining in the famous Klondike Goldfields. Kind of a highlight to my whole entire life. Spirits of yesteryears, take me where the gold appears.
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slipped away because I thought it was fool’s gold. However, I went on to find nine of the ten seeded flakes. Yup, I got a certificate too. Now I’m an expert. So happy. Later in summer I dug out a virgin pan of pay dirt and panned it. Panning is a skill you need to practice. While filling the pan, I found a small nugget just sitting there. Tossed that nugget into my pan knowing I’d find it again. (I’m an expert you see.) Never did see that nugget again. As for gold panning, I learned how to do it, but I suck. Back at the mine, once you’ve found pay dirt, a hoe (excavator) loads a truck which dumps near the wash plant/sluice. The wash plant is positioned high up where runoff water escapes by gravity into settling ponds. At this mine, clear, clean water returned to the nearby water source while the settling ponds filled with sediment. The settling ponds were dug out regularly, with waste material increasing the height of the pond’s banks. At the wash plant/sluice, a different hoe moved the pay dirt into the wash plant. Proudfoot; that was my job! The forty-foot trommel rotated as sprayed water forcefully blasted the gold from the rocks and pay dirt. Washed rocks fell out of the end of the trommel, the gold got trapped and stayed still in the mats below, and the canal steered runoff water toward the settling ponds. This is called sluicing. After a number of hours of sluicing, the mats are pulled up one by one and rinsed into a tub. The mats are like carpet—plastic and heavy with silt, stones and gold. This cleanup tub is then
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he Startup Canada Awards, which recognize entrepreneurs across Canada, will honour nominees from the North (including the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut) at NorthLight Innovation from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. In previous years, local awards have gone to entrepreneurs including Jack Kobayashi and Antonio Zedda for entrepreneur of the year, Mike Russo of Firebean Coffee for young entrepreneur, Proskida for innovation, and SMRT Women for entrepreneur support. “Entrepreneurship North of 60 is booming, and the Yukon’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is seeding new startups, scale-ups, and global successes,” said Victoria Lennox, President of Startup Canada. “Startup Canada is proud to celebrate excellence and enduring impact across
Canada’s Territories by celebrating the entrepreneurs, innovators and support ecosystem making it happen in the North.” Additional regional awards will be handed out this spring in Vancouver, Edmonton, Mississauga, Montreal and Fredericton, with a finale event taking place in Toronto in October. The awards will recognize achievements of northern entrepreneurs. Visit StartUpAward.ca for more information. Amy Kenny lives in Whitehorse. Among other things, she works as a copy editor for What’s Up Yukon. If she’s not inside writing, she’s outside running mountains.
Sandy Helland is a truck driver turned placer miner, who is rubbing shoulders with TVmovie stars in the gold fields of the Klondike.
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The Consent Crew will be sparking discussions around consent at events throughout the summer on the Crew since its inception), Yukon Status of Women Council, and 16 volunteers. Last year (2018) was a busy year for the Crew. They handed out 350 safe sex products, made 700 buttons touting consent slogans, talked to 1,000 people and had 200 participants in a quiz game.
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ondering who the friendly people are at every festival handing out condoms, making cool buttons and sometimes dressing up like superheroes? If you’ve been to a big event or festival in Yukon, you’ve probably seen the Consent Crew. Made up of four co-ordinating members and a team of enthusiastic volunteers, the Consent Crew uses conversations and games to get people talking about consent and healthy sexual and interpersonal relationships. “The Consent Crew is all about encouraging folks to understand
and participate in consent— from a hug from your aunt to having sex,” said Jess Stone, program co-ordinator at the Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre and one of a number of Consent Crew co-ordinators. “We want to educate folks on engaging in safer sexual health practices and provide some tools to do so. We want to keep people of all ages talking about and understanding consent and try to be those conversation starters.” At the heart of the Consent Crew is a belief that, through this ongoing education and conversation, the high number of sexualized assaults that happen year
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PHOTOS: courtesy of the Consent Crew over year in the Yukon will be reduced. To give a sense of numbers, each year in Canada, it is estimated there are 600,000 sexualized assaults. In the Yukon, the rates are 3.5 times higher than the national average. The Consent Crew plays an important role in getting people talking and learning about consent throughout their lives. “By educating and encouraging people to practice consent and hold others to the same expectations,” said Stone. “We hope to reduce the prevalence of sexualized assault in the Yukon and work alongside many organizations to keep reducing acceptance of sexualized violence.”
While the summertime for the Crew is spent spreading consent at festivals and big events, during the school year, it offers workshops for high schools and youth groups. In these workshops, the Crew and youth have conversations about scenarios and consent where they challenge ideas that are widely held in society, including that the victim could have done something to stop the assault from happening. These workshops lead to some great moments and some favourite memories for the Crew. “One of my absolute favorite moments is in school presentations and we are discussing an example of a sexualized assault, asking what factors could have prevented the assault and generally we hear about the victim,” said Stone. “(They will say) ‘she could have brought her mom, worn a spacesuit and/or suit of armour, brought her squad and should have asked for a meeting in a public place’ and so on. (But in maybe) one out of every 15 presentations someone will eventually say ‘they could have not assaulted the other person?’
There it is—my favourite moment —the recognition of the ingrained social response of victim-blaming. I do not get tired of that look of unlearning.”
Where you’ll see them this year The Crew will be at Pride, Dawson City Music Festival, Atlin Arts and Music Festival, Paradise Music Festival, and Keno Music Fest.
How to get involved Want to join the Crew and help spread conversations and consent across Yukon? They are always looking for volunteers. This article is part of a series of stories for Sexualized Assault Prevention Month, an annual inter-agency campaign designed to engage all folks as allies to prevent sexualized violence in our community. The series features the people, projects, and organizations across Yukon who are working to reduce the incidence and impacts of sexualized assault in our community. Visit EndViolenceYukon.com for more information about the campaign.
Selene Vakharia is a Whitehorse-based contributor who writes freelance stories on a variety of subjects.
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It began with a need The Yukon Consent Crew has been around for almost a decade. It began in 2010 when a Les EssentiElles staff member saw the need to educate people about consent. She approached other women’s groups and organizations and the Crew was officially formed. In 2018, the Crew was made up of co-ordinators representing Les EssentiElles, the Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre (which has been
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Soy and ginger marinated steak salad ... cont’d METHOD
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In a bowl, combine soy sauce,
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tsp of toasted sesame oil. Mix until combined. Toss chopped steak in the marinade and let sit at least 15 minutes, but ideally overnight.
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In a large skillet, heat remaining sesame oil over high
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steak with chopped cilantro, scallions, and sesame seeds. Drizzle with mayo and serve each salad with remaining lime wedge.
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Community EVENTS ATLIN
Fridays and Saturdays Atlin Community Library 2:00 PM Wed. May. 8 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre Sun. May. 12 St. Martins Anglican Church Service 10:00 AM St. Martins Anglican Church Sun. May. 12 Atlin Christian Centre 10:30 AM Atlin Christian Centre Sun. May. 12 Bears: Ultimate Survivors (2019) by local resident 6:30 PM The Globe Theatre North America’s three bear species and their ability to rapidly adapt to a changing world. Filmed across different parts of Canada. Wed. May. 15 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre
BEAVER CREEK
Mondays and Fridays Tot Time 9:30 am Nelnah Bessie John School Tuesdays and Saturdays Volleyball 8:00 pm Beaver Creek Community Club
BURWASH LANDING
Sat. May. 11 Dagay (Swan) Walk 12:00 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. Dress for the weather. Email envweb@gov. yk.ca for more info.
CARCROSS
Wed. May. 8 Healthy Choices & Nutrition Activities 9:00 AM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed. May. 8 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen. cranfield@ctfn.ca 821-4251 Wed. May. 8 Tlingit Language Game Nights 5:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed. May. 8 Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed. May. 8 AA Carcross 6:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu. May. 9 CPNP Lunch 12:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu. May. 9 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 399-3321 Thu. May. 9 Sewing Nights 6:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu. May. 9 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. 10 AA Meeting Carcross 1:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Sat. May. 11 Traditional Handgames 1:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Sun. May. 12 Sewing Sessions 12:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon. May. 13 Art at the Carving Shed 5:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon. May. 13 AA - Tagish 7:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. May. 14 Elders Breakfast 10:00 AM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. May. 14 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 399-3321 Tue. May. 14 Tlingit Language classes 5:00 PM CTFN Capacity Building Tue. May. 14 Excellence Group 5:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. May. 14 Sports Night 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Tue. May. 14 Women’s Group 7:00 PM Carcross Community Campus 821-4251 Wed. May. 15 Healthy Choices & Nutrition Activities 9:00 AM Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Wed. May. 15 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen. cranfield@ctfn.ca 821-4251 Wed. May. 15 Tlingit Language Game Nights 5:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed. May. 15 Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed. May. 15 AA Carcross 6:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building
DAWSON CITY
Wed. May. 8 Aroma Yoga - Kundalini with Marielle 5:15 PM Soulstice Yoga Studio Call 993-3518 for more info. Thu. May. 9 Hatha Yoga with Jennifer 5:45 PM Soulstice Yoga Studio Call 9933518 for more info. Thu. May. 9 Blue Moon Marquee 7:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Tickets at the door. Fri. May. 10 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri. May. 10 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri. May. 10 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Fri. May. 10 Jesse Smith in the Tavern 6:00 PM Westminster Hotel Fri. May. 10 Evrytt Willow 9:00 PM Bombay Peggy’s An evening of sub-astral psalms, paeans & laudations. Winter has passed & spring has come.
Fri. May. 10 Roberts & Klein in the Lounge 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel Fri. May. 10 The Executives in the Lounge 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel Sat. May. 11 Hatha Yoga with Diane 10:00 AM Soulstice Yoga Studio Call 9933518 for more info. Sat. May. 11 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. 11 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sun. May. 12 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Sun. May. 12 Intro to Pottery with Philomène Campeau 12:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Call 9935005 or email admin@kiac.ca to register. Mon. May. 13 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon. May. 13 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon. May. 13 Foam Rolling - ReStore Lower Back & Hips 7:00 PM Soulstice Yoga Studio Foam rollers and/or balls will be used for self-massage & myofascial release. Call 993-3518 for more info. Tue. May. 14 Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School For more information email: getrealfit@me.com 993-2520 Tue. May. 14 Dawson City Council Meeting 7:00 PM Dawson City Town Hall The meetings are aired live on Dawson City TV Channel 12. Council holds a Question Period at each meeting that takes place towards the end of the meeting. This provides the public an opportunity to ask Council questions. 867-993-7400 Wed. May. 15 Aroma Yoga - Kundalini with Marielle 5:15 PM Soulstice Yoga Studio Call 993-3518 for more info.
FARO
Wed. May. 8 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting. Thu. May. 9 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 AM Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Thu. May. 9 Faro Kids Club 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Fri. May. 10 Teen Drop in Gym 7:00 PM Del Van Gorder School Sun. May. 12 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Sun. May. 12 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 994-2442 Tue. May. 14 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 AM Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Tue. May. 14 Faro Kids Club 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Wed. May. 15 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.
HAINES
Until May 30 Art Exhibit - Muybridge in Alaska Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre A photography pioneer, Eadweard Muybridge (1830-1904) is best known for his photographic studies of motion and invention of the “zoopraxiscope”, an early motion-picture projector. Daily Haines Public Library Open Hours: Mon-Wed 11-8 | Fri 10-6 | Sat/Sun 1:304:30| Thurs/Fri Closed #907-766-2545 Mondays and Wednesdays Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. May. 8 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Wed. May. 8 Board Games 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed. May. 8 Kids Jujutsu 5:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. May. 8 Homework Help 5:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed. May. 8 Sword Class 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. May. 8 Open Mic Nite 10:00 PM Pioneer Bar Thu. May. 9 Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu. May. 9 Beach Trail Design 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri. May. 10 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Fri. May. 10 Tai Chi - Advanced 10:15 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri. May. 10 Touch Base -- Pam, Tracey, Laura 11:00 AM Haines Chamber Of Commerce Fri. May. 10 Story Time 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail. com Fri. May. 10 Yoga with Mandy 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri. May. 10 Board Games 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri. May. 10 Homework Help 5:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri. May. 10 American Legion Burger Night 6:00 PM American Legion Sat. May. 11 Tai Chi 11:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Sun. May. 12 Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Haines Presbyterian Church Sun. May. 12 Bible Club - Sunday School 12:30 PM Haines Presbyterian Church Sun. May. 12 Haines Public Library Open 1:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Mon. May. 13 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Mon. May. 13 Mother Goose Stories and
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Songs 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail.com Mon. May. 13 Yoga with Mandy 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. May. 13 Board Games 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Mon. May. 13 Kids Jujutsu 5:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. May. 13 Homework Help 5:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Mon. May. 13 Adults Jujutsu 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. May. 14 Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. May. 14 Women’s Fellowship 3:00 PM Haines Senior Center Tue. May. 14 Starvin’ Marvin Gardenin’ 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed. May. 15 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Wed. May. 15 Board Games 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed. May. 15 Kids Jujutsu 5:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. May. 15 Homework Help 5:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed. May. 15 Sword Class 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. May. 15 Open Mic Nite 10:00 PM Pioneer Bar
HAINES JUNCTION
Wed. May. 8 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. 8 Adult Volleyball 6:30 PM St. Elias Community School Thu. May. 9 Seniors - Carpet Bowling 1:30 PM St Elias Convention Centre All Seniors and Elders welcome! Thu. May. 9 Chair Yoga For Seniors 3:00 PM Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Thu. May. 9 Women’s Circle 5:30 PM Mun Ku Email elskloppers@gmail.com for more information. Thu. May. 9 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Fri. May. 10 Story Hour 10:00 AM Haines Junction Community Library Mon. May. 13 Junction Spring Migrants 7:00 PM Haines Junction Trip to the lagoons. Meet Julie Bauer at the Frosty Freeze.. Tue. May. 14 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue. May. 14 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall Wed. May. 15 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. 15 Adult Volleyball 6:30 PM St. Elias Community School Wed. May. 15 Village of Haines Junction Council Meeting 7:00 PM St Elias Convention Centre
LORNE MOUNTAIN
Fri. May. 10 Business 201 for Kids 4:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Business knowledge for kids, learn customer service, marketing, making money. For more info call 667-7083 Sun. May. 12 Kids Flower Garden Project 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Gardening for kids, every Sunday in April, transplant various plants, plant seeds, learn about soil and the bugs in it. Call 667-7083 for more information.
MARSH LAKE
Until May. 21 Art Exhibit - Joanne Porayko Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat. Apr. 13 Art Exhibit - Joanne Porayko Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed. May. 8 Open Hours 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed. May. 8 Pump Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Thu. May. 9 Choir 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Fri. May. 10 Friday Night Dinner & Drinks 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat. May. 11 Bridge club 12:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat. May. 11 Knitting Circle 1:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 managermarshlake@gmail.com Tue. May. 14 North of 60 Seniors Cafe. We heat the beverages, you heat the air. 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue. May. 14 Yoga with Richard 5:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue. May. 14 Local Advisory Council 7:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre followed by hot apple cider and refreshments. 660-4999 Wed. May. 15 Open Hours 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed. May. 15 Pump Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre
MAYO
Fri. May. 10 Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Sun. May. 12 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Sun. May. 12 Run for Mom Mayo 12:00 PM Mayo Yukon Support of breast health and support of all our loved ones. Register online. Mon. May. 13 Yoga Classes 7:00 PM Mayo Curling Arena Bring your own Yoga mat or borrow ours. Classes are free of charge and drop-ins are welcome.
8979962043 Tue. May. 14 Mayo Sewing Nights 7:00 PM Yukon College Mayo Campus
OLD CROW
Thu. May. 9 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Sun. May. 12 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381 Tue. May. 14 Practicing Healing 6:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Contact Rebecca at 332-5574 for more information. Tue. May. 14 Gym Night 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center
ROSS RIVER
Wed. May. 15 Yukon Mining Day 9:00 AM Ross River School All day free events, fun for the whole family! Ross River
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. Wed. May. 8 SpinFlex w/Katherine 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 30 min. cycling- 25 min. resistance training-must be able to lunge & squat Skagway Wed. May. 8 Aerial Fabric-Beginners 8:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Playful practice that combines acrobatics and yoga. Must Register Wed. May. 8 Back & Hip Yoga 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed. May. 8 Group Cycling w/Therese 12:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed. May. 8 Group Cycling w/Cindy & Emily 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed. May. 8 Yoga w/Therese 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu. May. 9 Mat Pilates 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles. Thu. May. 9 Vinyasa Yoga 8:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu. May. 9 Senior Chair Based Weight Training 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors. Thu. May. 9 Restorative Yoga 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu. May. 9 Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri. May. 10 SpinYOGA 8:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri. May. 10 Aerial Fabric-Open Hang 5:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Playful practice that combines acrobatics and yoga. Sat. May. 11 Yoga w/Gillian 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat. May. 11 Group Cycling w/Emily 11:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat. May. 11 Bouncy House Fun Time! 1:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre A parent or guardian must accompany children 12 and under. Sat. May. 11 Undo and Renew Gentle Yoga 3:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun. May. 12 Undo and Renew Gentle Yoga 3:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. May. 13 SpinFlex w/Katherine 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 30 min. cycling- 25 min. resistance training-must be able to lunge & squat Mon. May. 13 Restorative - Yin Yoga ALL Levels 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. May. 13 Group Cycling w/Therese 12:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. May. 13 Group Cycling w/Cindy & Emily 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. May. 13 Hatha Yoga w/Sherry- ALL Levels 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. May. 13 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 Tue. May. 14 Mat Pilates 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles. Tue. May. 14 Vinyasa Yoga 8:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. May. 14 Senior Chair Based Weight Training 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors. Tue. May. 14 Hatha Flow w. Foam Roller & Pinky Balls 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Hatha Flow practice followed by foam roller and pinky balls. Tue. May. 14 Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed. May. 15 SpinFlex w/Katherine 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 30 min. cycling- 25 min. resistance training-must be able to lunge & squat Wed. May. 15 Aerial Fabric-Beginners 8:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Playful practice that combines acrobatics and yoga. Must Register Wed. May. 15 Back & Hip Yoga 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed. May. 15 Group Cycling w/Therese 12:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed. May. 15 Group Cycling w/Cindy & Emily 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed. May. 15 Yoga w/Therese 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat. May. 11 Made in Skagway Tea Talks
- Meet the Creators 3:00 PM Skagway Traditional Council A great opportunity for product exposure to those interacting with the visitors of Skagway. Help them understand your products and learn where they are sold.
TAGISH
Wed. May. 8 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed. May. 8 Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday. Wed. May. 8 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. Thu. May. 9 Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling. Sat. May. 11 Annual Highway Clean Up Fundraiser 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Volunteers needed, meet at the Library/Community Centre, YTG will supply vests & bags. Please bring your own gloves. Hot Dog Roast to follow for the Volunteers. Sat. May. 11 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Sun. May. 12 Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast 9:30 AM Tagish Community Centre Special Menu & Moms Eats For Free! To help out contact Judy by phone. 399-3407 recreation@tagishyukon.org Tue. May. 14 Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling. Wed. May. 15 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed. May. 15 Foot Wellness Clinic 1:30 PM Tagish Community Centre Wed. May. 15 Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday. Wed. May. 15 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. Wed. May. 15 Tagish Community Association meeting 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Agenda posted at tagish.ca
TESLIN
Thu. May. 9 Badminton Nights 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Every Thursday, bring your racket or just bring yourself for some swift fun! 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Fri. May. 10 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. 10 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. 14 After School Sports K - Gr. 4 3:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Tue. May. 14 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. 14 5k Run - 2.5k Walk 5:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Tue. May. 14 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
Mondays-Fridays Youth Activity Club 3:15 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call 536-8023 for more info. Thu. May. 9 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together! Thu. May. 9 Body Fit 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Sun. May. 12 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Mon. May. 13 Yukon Mining Day 9:00 AM Watson Lake Recreation Centre All day free events, fun for the whole family! Mon. May. 13 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together! Tue. May. 14 Body Fit 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023
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Active Interest LISTINGS Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays, COBRA Self Defense Age 5 - 12 5:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays, Kickboxing Age 13+ 7:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Mondays & Wednesdays, Judo Age 13+ 6:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Mondays & Wednesdays Ladies COBRA SD 8:00 PM N60 Combative Arts Mondays, Fridays, Sundays InsanityÂŽLive Drop-in Classes Mon/Fri 12:15 PM, Sun. 10:45 AM Peak Fitness Tailored to ALL ďŹ tness levels. No matter what your ďŹ tness level is, Coach Brittany will help you challenge yourself so you truly transform your body. Tuesday & Thursdays Grappling 6:00 PM N60 Combative Arts Tuesday & Thursdays Ladies Kickboxing 5:00 PM N60 Combative Arts Tuesday & Thursdays Muay Thai 7:00 PM N60 Combative Arts Wednesdays Adult Drop In Gymnastics 7:30 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Whether you’re perfecting your skills, looking for a new workout idea, or trying your ďŹ rst cartwheel, Call 668-4794 for more information. info@polarettes.org Wednesdays DanceďŹ t 12:00 PM Better Bodies Cross Training Centre Workout dance rooted in
jazz, hip hop and Latin styles will take you away from your stresses. Wednesdays with an extra class on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m Call 633-5245 for more info. Wednesdays & Sundays Velocity & Pursuit 4:30 PM Wed./10 AM Sun. Biathlon Range Fridays & Sundays COBRA FS 8:00 PM N60 Combative Arts Fridays & Sundays Ladies Grappling 6:00 PM N60 Combative Arts Sundays to Fridays, Kickboxing Age 5 - 12 4:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Wed. May. 8 DaleydanceďŹ t Avalanche Athletics Elevate the endorphin’s, challenge your brain and just give you a fun workout! Wednesdays at noon and Saturdays at 11:00 a.m Call 633-5245 for more info. Wed. May. 8 Velocity Squad 4:30 PM Biathlon Range Wed. May. 8 Core De Force 5:15 PM Long, Lean & Mean Fitness Punch, kick, and HIIT your way to a killer bod. Register online. 334-3479 info@llmf.ca Thu. May. 9 Walk for Life 12:00 PM Old Log Church Come walk in silence in support of the most vulnerable in our society. whrighttolife@ gmail.com
Wellness LISTINGS Wed. May. 8 SomaYoga 4 Week Series 9:00 AM Breath of Life Collective Learn the skill of pandiculation, and how to unravel tension in your muscles, breath and movement to support your yoga practice, favourite sports or daily activities. Call or email for more info. 668-3569 breathoifeyukon@gmail.com Wed. May. 8 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed. May. 8 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old. Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports. Wed. May. 8 Drop-in Recovery Group Meetings 2:30 PM Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services Health & Social Services Just come. We ask that you be alcohol and drug free during the group meeting. Call for more information. 456-3838 Wed. May. 8 Sharing Circles 5:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Men only, Dinner provided Call 633-7688 Wed. May. 8 Shut Up and Set Goals 7:00 PM Baked Cafe In your business, there are times for daydreaming, for ideas, and for inspiration but without action, they’ll stay that - an idea in your mind’s eye instead of a real living breathing thing. Register online Wed. May. 8 The Alzheimer/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group 7:00 PM Copper Ridge Place A group for family or friends caring for someone with Dementia. Info and register call Joanne 668-7713.
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Fri. May. 10 Strong by Zumba with Lynda 6:00 AM Better Bodies Cross Training Centre Combines high intensity interval training with the science of Synced Music Motivation. Call 6335245 for more info. Fri. May. 10 Golden Horn Judo 3:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary Sat. May. 11 zFit with Jennifer 10:00 AM Better Bodies Cross Training Centre Call 633-5245 for more info. Sat. May. 11 Mt Mac Courts Open House Tennis 1:00 PM Mt Mac Tennis Courts All levels of players are welcome! Register by email TennisYukon@gmail.com for more info. Sat. May. 11 Ecstatic Dance 8:00 PM Grace Space More like a Yoga class than a club night, wear loose clothing , bring water, no scents, no Booze, but the healing vibes of cannabis welcome! Sat. May. 11 Dance Gathering 8:00 PM Leaping Feats Creative Danceworks A monthly let-looseshake-it-move-stretch-sweat-smile evening Adults & mature teens welcome. Entrance by donation. Substance-free. Questions? Contact 689-9774 Sun. May. 12 Yukon Pickleball Association Open House 1:00 PM Mt Mac Tennis Courts All levels of players are welcome!
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Thu. May. 9 Critical Incident Group DebrieďŹ ng 9:00 AM Yukon College Learn how to facilitate a group debrieďŹ ng For more info, please call 456-.8589. Thu. May. 9 Living Life to the Full 5:30 PM Mental Health Association Yukon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) 8 weeks, educational course delivered with a CertiďŹ ed Counsellor. To register, please call the MHAY ofďŹ ce at 668-6429 Thu. May. 9 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. Thu. May. 9 Heated Yoga 7:15 PM Breath of Life Collective 75 minute hatha yoga series creates a healthy foundation in yoga to help stretch, strengthen and tone muscles. Open to all levels, email thebreathoifestudio@gmail.com to register. 332-3569 Fri. May. 10 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Sat. May. 11 Counselling Drop-In and Short Term Counselling Service 11:00 AM Mental Health Association Yukon Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Tuesday 11am - 4pm and Saturday from 11am - 3pm. Call 668-6429 for more info. Sat. May. 11 Red Tara Practice 12:30 PM VajraNorth Everyone welcome. For more info contact 667-6951 (Cheryl Buchan) 633-3715 Sun. May. 12 Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 7:00 PM 4071 4th Ave (Many Rivers Bdg) Location may vary please contact oayukon@ gmail.com.
Mon. May. 13 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Mon. May. 13 Shamata Meditation 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary Group meditation all levels welcome Mon. May. 13 Buddhist Meditation Society 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary All are welcome! Mon. May. 13 Your Health! Your Way! 5:30 PM Whitehorse Health Centre Call the Chronic Conditions Support Program at 667-8733 to register. Mon. May. 13 Hospice Walking Group 6:30 PM S.S.Klondike An opportunity to share your grief experience, or simply enjoy nature and the companionship of others who are grieving. Call or email for more details. 667-7429 info@ hospiceyukon.net Tue. May. 14 Counselling Drop-In and Short Term Counselling Service 11:00 AM Mental Health Association Yukon Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Tuesday 11am - 4pm and Saturday from 11am - 3pm. Call 668-6429 for more info. Tue. May. 14 Weight Watchers 5:00 PM Yukon College Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration, room A2202. 403-473-0645 blong@ weightwatchers.ca Tue. May. 14 An Evening of Self Care 7:00 PM North of Ordinary Experience Center An evening all about self care, empowerment, resiliency, and community, experts sharing their self-care know-how, products, and services along with presentations and a mini expo. Register online.
Boreal Clinic Summer Camps! Speech Camp - July 8-11, 2019
Social Skills Camp - July 22-26, 2019 Call, email or book online today! www.borealclinic.com (867)334-8881 evie@borealclinic.com
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Gertie’s Opening Show Dawson City Gold Show Parks Canada Doors Open Dawson Print & Publishing Festival Commissioner’s Klondike Ball & Tea
Peabody’s Photo Parlour
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KIAC is a cultural and social centre, hosting courses, presentations, festivals and exhibitions! Blue Moon Marquee, May 9 Drone Day, May 25 DDN Print & Publishing Festival, May 30 June 2
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Westmark Inn Dawson
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(867) 993-5346 downtownhotel.ca
Situated in the heart of downtown at 5th & Harper Streets, the hotel features turn-of-the-century charm, an expansive outdoor deck, free wi-fi in the lobby, Belinda’s Dining Room, and Keno Lounge. 1-800-544-0970
Downtown Hotel
Welcome to the Downtown Hotel, combining newly renovated rooms with Klondike atmosphere. Dine at Jack London Grill with summer patio and visit the Sourdough Saloon, home of the “Sourtoe Cocktail” “Home of the Sourtoe Cocktail”
Gold Rush Campground
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Klondike National Historic Sites
Steps from historical venues, shops, and restaurants.
Interpretive Programs and Guided Tours Available Daily
Fourth and York St. near the city core. 1-867-993-5247
May 18 - September 22 Front Street, Visitor Information Centre 867-993-7210
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Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre
Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall
Gift Shop, Guided Tours and Cultural Events. Open May 23 to September 20. Closed Sunday. Across the street from the Visitor Centre.
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