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From Yukon longjohns to Alberta Dungarees The long and colourful history of the Yukon is full of men and women who came from all over the world and found great success up North. The best example of that is probably “Big Alex” McDonald from Antigonish, Nova Scotia. The undisputed “King of the Klondike” owned 30 claims on the four richest creeks before the end of 1897, yet still managed to die broke on Clear Creek in 1909. But what about those who moved in the other direction? People who were born and raised in the North, but went Outside to find their successes? Ah, that list might be somewhat smaller, but perhaps more interesting. Author Pierre Berton, raised in Dawson City, comes to mind. International fashion designer Catherine Regehr, daughter of Whitehorse lawyer, Henry, is another contender, as is actress Amy Sloan. But how many other “Yugoners” are out there somewhere and what have they done? That is the premise of this new What’s Up Yukon series, which we hope becomes a steady, long-running staple of informative northern success stories. There is only one qualifying rule: The candidates have to be Yukoners by birth and/ or upbringing before they became Yugoners as adults. Of course, Atlin counts as the prettiest little ol’ town (NOT) in the Yukon and we will also not be nitpickers about pre-natal technicalities like your mother having a complicated pregnancy that means you were born in Edmonton or Vancouver. (It wasn’t your fault!)
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James “Alex” Murdoch grew up in Whitehorse and is a member of a successful band, the Dungarees Our first featured Yugoner is a 38-year old country-rock singer and songwriter currently living in Alberta. James Murdoch is the 38-yearold namesake and only son of the co-creator of the Yukon’s famed
Frantic Follies Vaudeville Revue. The Revue closed its doors for good in 2017 after an incredible run of 47 years. During that time, 1.5 million tourists and locals sat in the audience in search of northern comedy and affordable cont’d on page 3 ...
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From Yukon longjohns to Alberta Dungarees ... cont’d
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Yugoners: James Murdoch ....... 2 My Mother’s Kitchen .............. 5
music stars like Dwight
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Living With Wildlife ............... 9 Kluane Mountain Bluegrass
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Festival 2019 ................. 11 BYTE Youth Programs ........... 12 Didee/Didoo ...................... 13 In Pursuit of Porcupine Caribou ........................ 14
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Seasonal Recipes ................ 18 Perforating the Walls ........... 21
on his frequent northern visits to see his mother and grandmother. HIs grandmother celebrated her 99th PHOTO: courtesy of the Hougen’s Group of Companies birthday on March 9, 2019, then quietly passed on March 23, as if she Commissioner Jim Smith, as Chairman of the Yukon Foundation, had no interest in going for 100 without her husband of 74 years. receives a cheque from Rolf Hougen He predeceased her in 2017 at the age of 98. Alex’s professional name is family entertainment. James everywhere else, a deciHe is also the grandson of the sion he made in 1998 when, at 18, Yukon’s longest-serving and most he broke out and left the Yukon to productive commissioner, James wander around Canada, the U.S. (“Jimmy”) Smith, so his Yukon and Mexico for two years, like credentials are impeccable, or, a troubadour with his knapsack perhaps more accurately, in- and guitar. Success came quickly comparable. He’s more Yukonish and he recorded his first album in than bannock, mukluks and his 2000. It was nominated for several Grandpa’s most famous quote: Western Canadian Music Awards. “You can’t eat the scenery.” His first act was called The James He grew up in Whitehorse and Murdoch Band, born in Whitehorse Atlin under his middle name, Alex- but based in Edmonton. ander, and still answers to “Alex” “I’m not sure how I would de-
scribe our music then,” he said while wolfing down a Big Bear Donair in March. “It was a bit of everything. Mostly pop, I guess, with western and northern influences. We played places like casinos, corporate functions, small bars, nearby music festivals and self-produced four albums that did okay. I started my own recording and sound studio in 2005, so was half-techie and half-musician in those days, playing lead guitar and vocals when the band had a gig.” When he folded JMB in 2009 to concentrate on the business side of producing music (and also movie editing and TV audios), he felt himself becoming more of a technician than a singer and songwriter. “In a word, I guess I was getting bored with it all and missed the fun of performing. I knew just about everybody in the Edmonton music scene from the studio and The Dungarees happened more by
accident than planning. Growing up in Yukon and Atlin, I felt right at home playing country music but had to switch to bass guitar to fit the group. It came together quite quickly and felt more like a progression than a career change, with a gig here and a rodeo hoedown there, mostly in Edmonton but anywhere in Alberta too and it was just what I needed when we officially formed the band in 2010. Instead of tinkering with volume levels inside a small room all the time, I was back in rocking roadhouses, making music and having a good time.” He laughed recalling that the Dungarees’ first challenge was getting enough songs worked up to finish a set without closing with the same song they opened with. By the spring of 2014, the band was well-established in Edmonton and well-known throughout Alberta. They produced albums and
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the gig could be a game-changer for The Dungarees if we pulled it off. I was nervous at first thinking about it, then scared on opening night and finally determined to conquer a bad case of fear of the unknown and put on the best show we possibly could. We went
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a little ‘Now or Never’ crazy on stage that first night.” In a nutshell, they did such a good job pumping up Reba’s crowd, Dwight Yoakam hired them to go on tour to open for him. They have since opened for Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert and Alabama. When they went on their own tour of Australia in the winter of 2018 (summer down under) they took the island nation by storm and went from nowhere on the Australian country and western charts to the number two spot, behind only “The King,” Garth
Brooks. The tour was such a success, they are going back this year for another winter with an expanded schedule on the beaches, burgs and outback of Oz. “We went from sandals and shorts to toques and parkas in one long plane ride home,” Murdoch recalled as he sat on the closed patio at Big Bear, co-owned by his Atlin childhood buddy, Travis Milos. When you have toured Australia with your own band, you are an official Yugoner, but in name only if you are a son of the Frantic Follies and the grandson of Kluane National Park. “We have a new recording being released in May,” he said in conclusion. “The lead single is called ‘Twenty Something.’ Following that we’ll be touring festivals across Canada and Australia through the summer, culminating in the Canadian Country Music Awards in September, in Calgary. “Yeah, there will be several performances at our sixth straight Stampede in July and some unsigned big ones still in the works that we can’t announce quite yet.” For now, even though he gets his mail in Edmonton, Murdoch is less a Yugoner and more a roving Yukoner on temporary loan to Alberta and the rest of the world. He’s also the perfect pioneer to launch this new series into the future—a series of the next generation of young Yukoners taking their chances on the Outside. Alex’s Dad was Doug Sack’s best man at his only wedding in Atlin in 1977, then later somehow turned his only divorce into a Frantic Follies comedy skit called “Homesick Cures” which kept tourists chuckling for many years.
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Wed. May. 22 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Wed. May. 22 Klondike Cruiser Night! 6:00 PM A&W Restaurant Join Yukon Automobile Enthusiasts as they admire hot cars and talk the talk Wed. May. 22 Fermentation Workshops - Kraut 6:30 PM Whitehorse, Yukon Workshops include demo, samples, handouts + a jar to ferment. Contact Angelune at 334-6627 or by email harvester@ nomadicharvests.com to register. Wed. May. 22 Legion Texas Hold’Em 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 667-2802 Wed. May. 22 Official Community Plan Review Takhini, Whistle Bend, Range Point & Area 7:00 PM Yukon College An OCP is a community-led plan that reflects the ideas, aspirations, priorities, and expertise of Whitehorse residents. Each neighbourhood of the city is invited to come and share their expertise and ideas about where they live. Wed. May. 22 Be You Naturally 7:30 PM Baked Cafe Interactive evening of holistic living exploration and discovery. Hear the stories of women who are on their own holistic living journeys. Register online Wed. May. 22 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Wed. May. 22 Paradise Music Festival 2019 Volunteer Sign up & Meet and Greet 7:30 PM Rotary Peace Park Meet the festival organizers at Rotary park under the gazebo to hear about the amazing opportunities and be part of a fantastic team!! Wed. May. 22 Hump Day Trivia 8:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Thu. May. 23 2nd Annual Yukon College High Five Line! 9:30 AM Yukon College Let’s high five and cheer for all of this years Yukon College graduates and celebrate their accomplishments! Everybody should come! The more the merrier! Thu. May. 23 Fireweed Community Market Outdoor Market 3:00 PM Shipyards Park Local produce, baked goods, live plants, local meats, Yukon art, crafted treasures and more
Thu. May. 23 Concussion Cafe Yukon Meeting #1! 6:00 PM Alpine Bakery Connect on the topic of brain injuries while sharing tools, resources, lessons learned, tea and cookies. Thu. May. 23 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. 23 Schwatka Lake Bike ‘n Bird 7:00 PM Schwatka Lake Cruise the shoreline, stopping to check out the birds we see. Bring your own bike for this 10 km (return) ride 667-8291 Thu. May. 23 Official Community Plan Review - Granger, Hillcrest, McIntyre, and Valleyview 7:00 PM Elijah Smith Elementary School An OCP is a community-led plan that reflects the ideas, aspirations, priorities, and expertise of Whitehorse residents. Each neighbourhood of the city is invited to come and share their expertise and ideas about where they live. Thu. May. 23 Uke On Ukulele Club! 7:00 PM Music Yukon Email us at ukeonukuleleclub@gmail.com for more information. Thu. May. 23 Basic and Beginners Ukulele Group 7:00 PM Music Yukon Email us at ukeonukuleleclub@gmail.com for more information. Thu. May. 23 Christ Church Cathedral Choir Practice 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral Thu. May. 23 The Last President of Canada 8:00 PM The Old Fire Hall A play by Doug Rutherford. takes place in present day, more than 50 years afterwards, with Chartier being offered the opportunity to deliver his speech he had taken with him to the House of Commons 334-1637 Fri. May. 24 Women Retreat - Mountain Biking and Yoga Retreat Boreale Mountain Biking Delicious and healthy food, amazing sleeps, yoga, fresh air, cocktails and a chance to improve your confidence and skills on a mountain bike. Email info@be-yukon.com for more info. Fri. May. 24 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. 24 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. Fri. May. 24 The Salon - The Art of Conversation 4:30 PM Antoinette’s Restaurant Conversation topics will be set by the participants each week but with a random fun twist, Everyone will contribute a word and put it in a box.The host will draw three words that will form the centre of the conversation for The Salon. Fri. May. 24 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. 24 The Last President of Canada 8:00 PM The Old Fire Hall A play by Doug Rutherford. takes place in present day, more than 50 years afterwards, with Chartier being offered the opportunity to deliver his speech he had taken with him to the House of Commons 334-1637 Sat. May. 25 7th Annual Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History 10:00 AM Wye Lake Park Registration will be from 10-10:45 am and the walk will start at 11 am. Don’t forget to wear purple!! Sat. May. 25 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. Sat. May. 25 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 Sat. May. 25 The Last President of Canada 8:00 PM The Old Fire Hall A play by Doug Rutherford. takes place in present day, more than 50 years afterwards, with Chartier being offered the opportunity to deliver his speech he had taken with him to the House of Commons 334-1637 Sun. May. 26 Wolf Creek Fry Release 2019 11:30 AM Wolf Creek Campground All donations welcome! We will be hosting a Free BBQ join us while we wait for the fish to arrive! Sun. May. 26 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. 26 The Last President of Canada 8:00 PM The Old Fire Hall A play by Doug Rutherford. takes place in present day, more than 50 years afterwards, with Chartier being offered the opportunity to deliver his speech he had taken with him to the House of Commons 334-1637
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Mon. May. 27 Mental Health Works - Core 8:30 AM Mental Health Association Yukon Build mental health awareness, this workshop is suitable for both employers and employees. To register call MHAY at 668-6429 or email edmhayukon@gmail.com Mon. May. 27 Free drop-in computer labs 10:00 AM Yukon Learn Free Drop-In Computer Lab for Self Directed Studies A tutor/Instructor will be available on site to assist you. 867-668-6280 or toll free: 888668-6280 Fax: 867-633-4576 Mon. May. 27 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. 27 Legion Scrabble Meet 1:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 667-2802 Mon. May. 27 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. 27 Euchre Night 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All local and national legion members welcome! 667-2802 Tue. May. 28 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. Wed. May. 29 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Wed. May. 29 Klondike Cruiser Night! 6:00 PM A&W Restaurant Join Yukon Automobile Enthusiasts as they admire hot cars and talk the talk Wed. May. 29 Fermentation Workshops - Brine Pickles 6:30 PM Whitehorse, Yukon Workshops include demo, samples, handouts + a jar to ferment. Contact Angelune at 334-6627 or by email harvester@nomadicharvests.com to register. Wed. May. 29 Legion Texas Hold’Em 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 667-2802 Wed. May. 29 Anyox by T. Berto - A Workshop Reading 7:00 PM The Guild Hall A free workshop reading of this fascinating, as-yet untold true story. Play an integral role in the work-shopping of dramatic art! Wed. May. 29 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Wed. May. 29 Smash the Patriarchy Craft Night 7:30 PM Baked Cafe Make a unicorn piñata filled with candy and sexy consent tips or a pennant with your fave smashing slogan. All tools and materials provided. Kits are first come, first served. All ages event. All genders welcome. Wed. May. 29 Hump Day Trivia 8:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room
KIDS & FAMILIES
Wed. May. 22 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. 22 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. 22 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. 22 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. 23 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. 23 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. 23 Youth Drop In Gymnastics 7:30 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. Fri. May. 24 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. 24 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. 24 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. 24 Safe Party Fridays 5:00 PM Boys and Girls Club Music, snacks, dinner, games & activities. Ages 11-18 Welcome Fri. May. 24 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. 24 Girls Club 7:30 PM Bethany Church Call 668-4877 for more information. Sat. May. 25 Special Olympics Active Start Ages 2-6 10:00 AM The Child Development Centre 6686511 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. 25 Summer Season Kick Off BBQ 12:00 PM Yukon Transportation Museum 668-4792 Enjoy the BBQ, peruse the museum - admission by donation Sat. May. 25 Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Family Day 1:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Traditional Games, Storytelling, Elders Present. Meals provided with refreshments. All ages welcome. Location changes call 633-7688 for details. Sat. May. 25 Mommy and Me Bath Bomb Making 2:00 PM Three Bears Creative Studio and Boutique All the supplies are provided and you get to leave with your creation at the end. Register online. Sat. May. 25 Family Drop In Gymnastics 3:00 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Call 668-4794 for more information. Sun. May. 26 Planeswalker Weekend - War of the Spark 12:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe The most ambitious Magic:The Gathering card set ever, features 36 Planeswalker cards and a cinematic story experience unlike anything. Mon. May. 27 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. 27 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. 27 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. 27 Juniors Tennis (ages 7-9) 5:30 PM Mt Mac Tennis Courts Register online or email TennisYukon@gmail.com for more info. Tue. May. 28 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. 28 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. 28 After-School Outings! 3:15 PM Kwanlin Dun First Nation For ages 8-18, call 3348718 for more information. Tue. May. 28 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. 28 Dungeon Draw Artist Night 6:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe 668-5750 Food and drink specials, watch for special event theme nights. Tue. May. 28 Youth Drop In Gymnastics 7:45 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. Wed. May. 29 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. 29 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. 29 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. 29 McIntyre Field Sports 3:15 PM McIntyre Field Equipment and food are provided! Consent form is required. Call 334-8718 for more info. .
MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS Wed. May. 22 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. 22 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. 22 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. Thu. May. 23 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. 23 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. 23 Midnight Sun Toastmasters Club 5:30 PM Yukon College Room A2714. An after work meeting to help you gain confidence in public speaking, improve communication and add to your leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Thu. May. 23 Yukon Art Society - AGM 6:00 PM Arts Underground Email katie@artsunderground.ca for more information. Thu. May. 23 Legion General Meetings 7:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 667-2802 Sat. May. 25 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. 25 Farm to Plate Poultry Processors AGM 1:00 PM Elemental Farm AGM followed by work bee. Bring snacks to share, all welcome. Tue. May. 28 Investment Training Session - KDFN Beneficiaries 4:00 PM Nakwataku Potlatch House Whitehorse For more information, please contact Darlene Smith at 633-7800 Ext. 620 Tue. May. 28 KDFN Trust AGM for Beneficiaries 5:00 PM Nakwataku Potlatch House Whitehorse For more information, please contact Darlene Smith at 633-7800 Ext. 620 Wed. May. 29 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. 29 Yukon Food for Learning Association AGM 12:00 PM Yukon Teachers Association Everyone welcome. Call 633-5352 or ykfoodforlearning@gmail.com for more info. Wed. May. 29 Yukon Invasive Species Council AGM 6:00 PM Frank Slim Building Wed. May. 29 Yukon Sport Parachute Association AGM 7:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library Wed. May. 29 Hospice Yukon AGM 7:30 PM Golden Age Society A review of the year’s activities from the Board and the Executive Director, as well as a brief financial review. Call or email for more info. 667-7429
Alcoholics Anonymous
Wednesdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Porter Creek Step meeting (CM) 8:00 PM Our Lady of Victory No Puffin (CM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave Thursdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance. Polar Group (OM) 7:30 PM 6210 - 6th ave. Fridays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Yukon Unity Group Meeting 1:30 PM #4 Hospital Road Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 305 Wood Street - Back Entrance. Saturdays Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM, Sara Steel Building 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Hospital Meeting Whitehorse General Hospital (OM NS) 7:00 pm - Hospital Board Meeting. Sundays Detox Meeting (OM NS) 1:00 PM 1:00 PM, Sara Steel Building 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Hospital Meeting (OM NS) 7:00 PM Whitehorse General Hospital Mondays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave Tuesdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Ugly Duckling Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave. Juste Pour Aujourd’hui (OM, NS) 7:00 PM 205 Black Street Suite 120 Phone: AA 1-888-453-0142 (24 hours a day)
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Steve Wilson So long swans. Have a great summer. See you in the fall! I took these photos at the Whitehorse Dam on April 29, 2019. Camera: Nikon D7200
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2019 RIDE DAD
THIS YEAR WE RIDE NORTH To Carmacks And Dawson City!
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IS JUNE 8TH If you pledge a Yukon rider, you could WIN $50 in AFD Fuel for every $30 you pledge.
REGISTRATION NIGHT All Participants Should Register Ahead:
FRIDAY JUNE 7TH at Shipyards Park from 4:30 p.m. to 9p.m. Enjoy Bike Games, Live Music, and BBQ
4:30 p.m. Registration begins. 5:00 p.m. Live Music by Shaggy Manes. 5:00 p.m. Smokie BBQ by Donation
DAWSON CITY This is an optional add on, you can join us in Dawson City for the night! 355km
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- Leave Carmacks about 1:20pm - Steak dinner on the dike between 6 pm -8 pm - Gerties, Sourtoe Cocktail and more while we are there.
You are welcome to join us for just the top half of the ride, or the festivities in Dawson. Please register in advance for just the 2nd half.
(Smokies donated by The Deli). 6:00 p.m. Bike Games hosted by John Gullison.
RIDE DAY SATURDAY JUNE 8TH
The Main Ride
** We leave earlier than usual on Saturday** 8:00-9:00 a.m. Breakfast in Shipyards Park (by Antoinette’s). 9:00 a.m. Speeches group photo 9:30 a.m. Depart After 11:30 a.m. Lunch at Coal Mine Campground. 12:00 prizes and presentation. 1:30 Event conclusion. A support vehicle will be returning to Whitehorse at 1:45 p.m.
The Dawson Ride:
6:00-8:00 p.m. Dinner on the Riverfront (for registered riders/supporters). by Bonanza Market, the Dawson City Fire Department and Nordique Fire Services. 6:00-9:00 p.m. RFD Beer Tent by the Humane Society Dawson. 8:30 p.m. Sourtoe Cocktail at the Downtown Hotel. All proceeds go to Ride for Dad. Free admission to Diamond Tooth Gerties.
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2 354km return, only 150km longer than last years loop. - Leave at 9:30 am - Lunch at Coalmine Campground in Carmacks
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Kluane mountain twang
The 16th annual festival brings together some fan favourites starting June 7
by Scott Keesey Dancers in the Bergmann Big Ten have some fun at the Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival
Young and old enjoy the fun music
has welcomed a new cohort of directors this year, mixing fresh energy with experience. The board hired Selene Vakharia as the 2019 festival producer. (That role had previously been driven by volunteer fuel.) The team has also worked very closely with the village of Haines Junction to strengthen the event’s roots in the community, by implementing a number of suggestions from local businesses and residents. The traditions continue this year, with a top-tier performance menu garnished with acoustic instruments and singing workshops, the Saturday night Family Barn Dance and the always breathtaking Sunday Gospel Show at St. Christopher’s Church. New this year is a flexpass ticket option. Buyers can share this bundle of day passes with friends and family. There will also be a roving musical group, Meal Ticket, performing and leading jam sessions around the village at businesses and public areas. The board has welcomed increased sponsorship from local businesses and hopes to return business through increased local business promotion. Participation in the music is trademark. The jams begin on the grass in the morning, roll through midday on the grounds and the shade of the campgrounds and
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tain Bluegrass Festival, be prepared for a weekend that will change the way you experience music forever. If you are coming back to join us, well, you already know what we’re talking about. The festival kicks off at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 7 and runs through until suppertime on Sunday, June 9. This year’s festival has been sold out since late April, but several free events are open to the public, so plan to make the trip to the Junction and join us! More information about KMBF,
including the full artist lineup, schedule, volunteer opportunities, and camping and accommodation options are available on the Festival website at YukonBluegrass.com. Scott Keesey is a director on the Yukon Bluegrass Music Society board, and is the Marketing and Promotion Lead for the Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival. He is also a middling bluegrass musician himself.
The Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival is a destination show for many traveling musicians
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he Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival (KMBF) has an unfair advantage. It has never had to work to attract world-class performing acts and is known widely on the festival circuit as “the one to play.” The performers, awestruck by the St. Elias range and the beautiful community of Haines Junction, are grateful for the warm reception they receive. They remind attendees every year how special the Kluane mountains are and what an incredible event KMBF has become. The 16th annual festival will take place in Haines Junction from June 7 to 9, with a performer lineup featuring acts from south of the border and southern Canada as well as the deep pool of northern talent. This year’s headlining acts are a sort of “best of the fests.” The Claire Lynch Band, Breaking Grass, and Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen have all been festival favourites in previous years. The northern performers are a wonderful complement of seasoned veterans and emerging stars including Annie Lou, Ryan McNally and the Messarounders, and The Lucky Ones. Meal Ticket, Petunia and The Small Glories round out the fantastic lineup. The festival organizing board
RV parks, and then go on strong under the midnight sun. The Festival Showcase will once again offer a chance for any group to audition a couple of songs, with the winners earning a performance slot at KMBF 2020. Anyone who has attended knows that the Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival is so much more than the sum of these parts, and even so much more than just bluegrass. As with other years, this year’s lineup features offerings from across the acoustic music spectrum, including acoustic folk and blues, old time, ‘newgrass’ and straight-ahead country. The collection of performers is always curated to ensure that the audience is treated to performances anchored by a focus on the music, with soaring harmonies and astonishing instrumentals. Combine this festival hallmark with the magical backdrop of Haines Junction, the cozy surroundings and the endless opportunities to join in the music, and you have a magic that creates lasting memories. If you have yet to come under the music, mountains and magic spell of the Kluane Moun-
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Gear Demo Day!
Teaching teens about
healthy relationships
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LITTLE BABIES NEED BIG GEAR! Try it out before you buy Saturday May 25th at
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Due North. Strollers, high chairs and more!
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THE YUKON FOUNDATION is accepting ONLINE applications for Scholarships and Yukon related projects. Note: Project Applications must have a CRA Registered Charity Number. The deadline for submission of applications is midnight, May 31, 2019. For information and applying online, see our website at yukonfoundation.com or call us at (867) 393-2454.
WALK FOR THE KIDS
May 22, 2019
In Support of the
AND FAMILY FUN DAY SATURDAY JUNE 1 In Shipyards Park 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Kids bring the grown-ups for a fun WALK and then enjoy An obstacle course, activity stations,
face painting, a silent auction, food and
the bouncy castle Sponsored by
Walk pledge forms are available to print at www.cdcyukon.ca or pick up at the Child Development Centre, 1000 Lewes Blvd. PRIZES FOR THE TOP 3 FUNDRAISERS FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 867-456-8182
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ould you believe conversations around consent don’t need to be awkward? Shelby Maunder does and she’s sharing the message with youth. Maunder is the executive director of Bringing Youth Towards Equality (BYTE), a for-youthby-youth organization that’s leading conversations around healthy relationships and consent. Understanding that discomfort and a lack of tools can keep us from having these important conversations in life, the organization has developed programs that break down barriers and help young people laugh their way into learning. Since last April, BYTE has made over 12 trips to communities and led a number of workshops in Whitehorse on consent and healthy relationships. Each workshop differs depending on the needs of the community BYTE is visiting. BYTE tailors programming by working with the youth or youth worker in the community who requested the workshop. This way, the organization can understand key needs and issues. BYTE’s approach is to show youth they themselves have a lot of the answers they’re looking for. “We don’t give them the answers. We are there to remind them they have all the answers already,� said Maunder. “(It’s) small-scale, but has a ripple effect that they know how to support each other and many people are reinforcing this message that their boundaries are important.� The workshops use games such as “Green, Yellow, Red� and “Can I Blank Your Blank� to make lessons accessible and fun. “Green, Yellow, Red� leads to some of the challenging conversations around the grey areas that can surround consent, which offers opportunities “to reinforce that this might be an ok boundary for you, but it’s not ok for someone else,�
said Maunder. “Can I Blank Your Blank� has led to some of Maunder’s favourite memories of the programs. In the game, participants write
but we don’t often talk to young people about how to hear a no and accept a no and how to have a healthy breakup,� said Maunder. “There are ways to end re-
PHOTO: Pixabay PHOTO: courtesy of BYTE / Shelby Maunder
Shelby Maunder helps youth have positive conversations about unhealthy relationships nouns and verbs on pieces of paper and pair them together as a sort of Mad Libs version of consent. “That game is always a standout moment,� said Maunder. “Because people are awkward at first, but then there is a lot of laughter.� It’s important for youth to talk about consent and relationships and to do so often. These games give youth the opportunity to practice and have those conversations. “The more youth practice their boundaries and hear those messages, (the more) they reduce the risk of sexualized assault,� said Maunder. Inspired by an idea from community member Paige Galette, BYTE plans to expand its program this summer by building on its Healthy Relationships workshop. Part two of the workshop will be developed in partnership with Galette and will focus on breakups and rejections and how to handle those in a healthy and respectful way. “We talk to people about talking about their own boundaries,
lationships that aren’t toxic and that’s really important. There is so much frightening news about women who are hurt because they have said no to someone. We can talk to everyone about ‘it’s ok to say no’ and ‘your boundaries,’ but if people don’t respect them it’s only one side of the coin. You need to be building both sets of tools. You can say no and you might also hear no and this is how you should respond.� If you want to start a conversation with the young people or friends in your life that are in unhealthy relationships, Maunder recommends approaching the conversation with no judgement. “I think it can be really hard when we hear about people in unhealthy relationships to fight the urge to be, like, ‘get out!’� said Maunder. “You want to protect your friends, but sometimes you just need to listen. And sometimes it’s going to take someone more than one try to get out of an unhealthy relationship. It’s really important that you’re still there for them becont’d on page 13 ...
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Teaching teens about healthy relationships ... cont’d cause it can be even harder to leave an unhealthy relationship if you feel like you don’t have support.” 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
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Selene Vakharia is a Whitehorse-based contributor who writes freelance stories on a variety of subjects.
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Workshop games help navigate conversations around the grey areas that can surround consent
Ranger Torch Relay The Carcross sargent flew the torch to Old Crow An‛ our job was to take it to Ft. McPherson. The torch will travel to every Ranger patrol To commemorate Canada‛s 150th birthday. There were six of us Rangers And we were on a mission. We had to pass the Ranger Torch
To the Ft. McPherson Ranger patrol. We used our snow machines and sleds And we travelled on the winter road. We left Old Crow on March 19, 2018 An‛ we arrived at Ft. McPherson on the 21st. We were all dressed in our Ranger uniforms An‛ there was a presentation in the church. There was a Canadian Ranger ceremony An‛ our sargent passed the torch over. We travelled from Eagle Plains An‛ we set out tents at Anik Island. We went on a five days snow machine trip Our Ranger patrol travelled 570 kilometres. We arrived back home on March 23rd We were all proud to be Rangers.
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In pursuit of the perfect shot
A push for the Porcupine caribou herd As any wildlife photographer knows, Mother Nature doesn’t always play ball. And that was something that Peter Mather certainly realised when he set out to capture an epic photograph of the
by Peter Mather
caribou migration in the Yukon wilderness. This is an account about his story, In Pursuit, and to understand what he went through to try to capture the photograph of his dreams.
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Peter Mather pursued the Porcupine Caribou Herd to recreate images of men from the Klondike Gold Rush, but with caribou
Porcupine caribou are thought to have the longest mammal migration on the planet
PHOTOS: Peter Mather
Peter Mather’s journey in pursuit of the caribou was far into the wilderness pulling 700 lbs of equipment
love adventure. And I love storytelling. That’s what motivates me to go on these expeditions. The Porcupine Caribou Herd is thought to have the longest mammal migration on the planet. The image I wanted to capture is hard to describe, but while doing research on the caribou, I saw videos of them in winter, migrating in long lines of thousands. It reminded me of images of the Klondike Gold Rush a hundred years ago, where there was a line of 400 men following a trail straight up the mountain. I wanted to recreate this image, but with caribou. I wanted to create an intimate image, with the lead caribou very close to the camera, but I also wanted to be able to see a line of caribou leading down the mountain and across the valley floor as well, to give you a sense of the number of caribou and the teamwork that they employ when moving in winter. The planning was the hard part. The longest ski trip of this type I’d done before was one night. Additionally, my expedition partner, Marty, didn’t have any winter experience. I was lucky that the most experienced ski trip expeditioner in the Yukon, Peter Heebink, is a friend of mine. He has been doing trips like this for 40 years, so I met with him a dozen times and gained 40 years of experience through him. We could never have done this without his knowledge. He was the one who advised us not to use a tent. That all you need is a good winter sleeping bag and sleeping mat. This was invaluable for us, and we loved sleeping outside. Tents fill with condensation in winter and are a huge hassle without providing you with much warmth. Our sleeping bags were so efficient that when it snowed on us, the snow wouldn’t melt on the bags, because the outside of the bag was still minus 10, while inside we were at plus 20. Setting off, we were optimistic. The plan was to drop myself and Marty at Margaret Lake in Ivvavik National Park where we would set up a leisurely base camp and wait patiently for the 200,000 strong Porcupine caribou herd to pass through. All did not
quite go as planned. A fault with the plane meant that we had to be dropped off 120 km from our intended destination and ski the rest of the way. I’ve never experienced such a sustained and hard expedition as this one. We were forced into the most intense physical and emotional journey either of us will ever experience. It would have been manageable had we been pulling 150 pounds of equipment, but we were pulling 700 pounds. We had planned for a base camp situation, but that was far from what we were faced with. After 12 hours we’d managed 10 km of skiing. Progress was slow to say the least. The snow underfoot was so soft, we kept sinking metres down, battling to pull ourselves out again. It seemed impossible. To make matters worse, Marty’s feet had turned into one huge, swollen, puss-filled blister. After the third day, we took the difficult decision to rest for a day, to allow his feet to heal somewhat. But then Marty had a brainwave. “Maybe if we ski through the night, the cold night crust might just hold us up and we can make better time?” The first signs were promising. We still broke through the snow but far less often than we had before. We moved much faster. On our first night, we made 8 km and were feeling far more positive than before. It was still a battle, though. The lead skier was still doing three or four times more work than the follower and it was mentally and physically tough, but at least we were getting somewhere. By day 10, we’d basically made it. We cracked out the satellite phone to get an update as to where the caribou were. And that’s when we hit our next hurdle. The caribou had stopped migrating and were still about a week away! After the incredible push we made to get there, it was a bizarre feeling. Hilarity mixed with disappointment. All that stress and work for nothing. We had to wait anyway. And it was at that point that Mother Nature threw us another yet another curveball. As we waited for the caribou to arrive, the weather took a turn. Sum-
mer arrived. The temperature increased by about 40 degrees, completely melting the snow. When the caribou finally arrived, they weren’t travelling in lines or in trails. They passed through in loose groups of 50, slowly grazing on the grass. My plans for the perfect photo melted with the snow. I was disappointed, but I found it okay to deal with the fact we didn’t get the shot we wanted. Failing is simply part of the process. I know that I may spend a month chasing the perfect photo on skis and not get it, but that I may be driving down some remote road a month later and get the best caribou shot of all time. Things always work out in the end. All you can do is put the work in. Although Marty and I have always made a pact to look back on this expedition with fondness and good memories, we did also make a pact to remember the hell it was, to ensure we never try something so stupid ever again! The pact hasn’t lasted long though. Every time the two of us meet for a beer, we start hatching plans again. Once you find your passions in what you photograph, it’s important to go out and shoot as much as you can. It’s the only way to learn. Simply go and do it. That’s why I wasn’t too upset we didn’t get the shot this time. I’m passionate about the caribou, the land and the people that live here. And if you’re passionate, you will have success. I want the Porcupine caribou herd to keep on migrating through these lands, just as they always have. And as long as they do, the chase for the perfect photo will continue. To read more about Peter’s expedition to photograph the caribou, visit discoverinteresting.com/adversity-in-adventure/ in-pursuit. Peter Mather is a Yukon photographer who is a member of the International League of Conservation Photographers, is part of the National Geographic Image Collection and in Minden Pictures stock agencies.
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May 23 September 13th To Talk With Others In the ODD Gallery/ Dänojà Zho Yukon School of Visual Arts
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Seasonal Recipes with Sydney Keddy
Honey ginger chicken feet
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hicken feet may be a lot for some, but this recipe is for those few people I know who just love gnawing on these gooey talons at dim sum restaurants down south. This is a simplified version you can make at home in a day. (The traditional route is a two-day process involving a deep fryer.) For those who have never had the opportunity to try chicken feet,
give it a try and let me know what you think. Serves 2 (as meal or 4 as a snack) INGREDIENTS
❑ 2 lbs chicken feet, nails trimmed off
❑ 1 tbsp toasted sesame
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oil
❑ 2 tbsp soy sauce ❑ 1 tbsp honey ❑ 1 tbsp grated ginger ❑ 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
❑ 3 cups stock ❑ Toasted sesame seeds, to garnish
Trim those toes
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In a pressure cooker, combine the chicken feet along with all the marinade and 3 cups of stock and cook under pressure for 1 hour. Carefully release the pressure, then remove the feet from the cooking liquid and reserve. Bring the cooking liquid to a simmer and reduce by half. Once the sauce is reduced, return the chicken feet to the pot and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt,
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Mondays and Fridays Tot Time 9:30 am Nelnah Bessie John School Tuesdays and Saturdays Volleyball 8:00 pm Beaver Creek Community Club
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Wed. May. 22 Healthy Choices & Nutrition Activities 9:00 AM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Carcross Wed. May. 22 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen. cranfield@ctfn.ca 821-4251 Wed. May. 22 Tlingit Language Game Nights 5:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed. May. 22 Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed. May. 22 AA Carcross 6:30 PM Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Thu. May. 23 CPNP Lunch 12:00 PM Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Thu. May. 23 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. 23 Sewing Nights 6:30 PM Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Thu. May. 23 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. 24 AA Meeting Carcross 1:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Sat. May. 25 Traditional Handgames 1:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Sun. May. 26 Sewing Sessions 12:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon. May. 27 Art at the Carving Shed 5:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon. May. 27 AA - Tagish 7:30 PM Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Tue. May. 28 Elders Breakfast 10:00 AM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. May. 28 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. 28 Tlingit Language classes 5:00 PM CTFN Capacity Building Tue. May. 28 Excellence Group 5:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. May. 28 Sports Night 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Tue. May. 28 Women’s Group 7:00 PM Carcross Community Campus 821-4251 Wed. May. 29 Healthy Choices & Nutrition Activities 9:00 AM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed. May. 29 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen. cranfield@ctfn.ca 821-4251 Wed. May. 29 Tlingit Language Game Nights 5:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed. May. 29 Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed. May. 29 AA Carcross 6:30 PM Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building
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Sun. May. 26 25th Annual L’il G Floor Hockey Tournament Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 8 - Adult, Eight Players per team. For more information contact 863-6271 ext 202 or email recreation@carmacks.ca Wed. May. 29 Community Feast and Information Session 5:00 PM Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation Part of a series of feasts that will be held in every Yukon community to talk about the transition to YukonU.
DAWSON CITY
Wed. May. 22 Aroma Yoga - Kundalini with Marielle 5:15 PM Soulstice Yoga Studio Call 993-3518 for more info. Sat. Aug. 24 Art Exhibit - To Talk With Others KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Through a diverse range of media, the artists reactivate the document and ultimately continue the conversation surrounding self-determination. Free and welcoming to all. Thu. May. 23 Hatha Yoga with Jennifer 5:45 PM Soulstice Yoga Studio Call 993-3518 for more info. Fri. May. 24 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri. May. 24 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri. May. 24 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Fri. May. 24 Jesse Smith in the Tavern 6:00 PM Westminster Hotel Sat. May. 25 Roberts & Klein in the Lounge 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel Sat. May. 25 The Executives in the Lounge 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel Sat. May. 25 Hatha Yoga with Diane 10:00 AM Soulstice Yoga Studio Call 993-3518 for more info. Sat. May. 25 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. 25 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre
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Until May 31 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: MonWed 11-8 | Fri 10-6 | Sat/Sun 1:30-4:30| Thurs/ Fri Closed #907-766-2545 Mondays and Wednesdays Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. May. 22 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Wed. May. 22 Board Games 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed. May. 22 Kids Jujutsu 5:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. May. 22 Homework Help 5:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed. May. 22 Sword Class 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. May. 22 Open Mic Nite 10:00 PM Pioneer Bar Thu. May. 23 Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu. May. 23 Beach Trail Design 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri. May. 24 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Fri. May. 24 Tai Chi - Advanced 10:15 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri. May. 24 Touch Base -- Pam, Tracey, Laura 11:00 AM Haines Chamber Of Commerce Fri. May. 24 Story Time 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail.com Fri. May. 24 Summer Reading Kick-off 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri. May. 24 Yoga with Mandy 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri. May. 24 Fairytale Theater 3:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri. May. 24 Spanish Fun 4:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri. May. 24 Amateur Magicians 5:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri. May. 24 American Legion Burger Night 6:00 PM American Legion Sat. May. 25 Great Alaskan Craft Beer and Home Brew Festival Southeast Alaska State Fair Grounds (Harriett Hall) Enjoy live music, local food, and excellent craft beers from breweries and distributors across the state. For more info call 907 766-2476 or email director@ seakfair.org, tickets online. Sat. May. 25 5K - 10K Slammin Salmon Run 8:30 AM Haines Borough Alaska Register online and for more information call 907-766-2476 or email director@seakfair.org Sat. May. 25 Tai Chi 11:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Sun. May. 26 Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Haines Presbyterian Church Sun. May. 26 Bible Club - Sunday School 12:30 PM Haines Presbyterian Church Mon. May. 27 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Mon. May. 27 Haines Public Library CLOSED 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library Mon. May. 27 Mother Goose Stories and Songs 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail.com Mon. May. 27 Yoga with Mandy 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. May. 27 Puppets 3:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Mon. May. 27 Kids Jujutsu 5:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. May. 27 Adults Jujutsu 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. May. 28 Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. May. 28 Lego Club 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Tue. May. 28 Aquatic Rangers 2:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library
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Thu. May. 23 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 6677083 for more information. Mount Lorne Fri. May. 24 Mt Lorne Litter Clean Up 4:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Call 6677083 or email lmca@northwestel.net to register.
MARSH LAKE
Wed. May. 22 Open Hours 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed. May. 22 Pump Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Thu. May. 23 Choir 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sun. May. 26 Jamfest 2019 Marsh Lake Community Centre For people who want a safe place to learn and practice their instrument. Or start a new one! It’s great teachers, great food, lots of jamming and a lots of fun!! Register online. Fri. May. 24 Friday Night Dinner&Drinks 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat. May. 25 Bridge club 12:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat. May. 25 Knitting Circle 1:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 managermarshlake@gmail.com Tue. May. 28 North of 60 Seniors Cafe. We heat the beverages, you heat the air. 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue. May. 28 Yoga with Richard 5:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue. May. 28 Wildland Fire Presentation 7:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Please join us to hear about: FireSmart – What is FireSmart and how can it help us? Community protection from wildfire. Wed. May. 29 Open Hours 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed. May. 29 Pump Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed. May. 29 Marsh Lake Community Society Meeting 7:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre All Welcome to attend.
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Fri. May. 24 Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Sun. May. 26 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Tue. May. 28 Stewart Valley Community Market 5:00 PM Galena Park Produce, eggs, preserves, baking and other homemade goods. To reserve a table call 334-5131. Tue. May. 28 Mayo Sewing Nights 7:00 PM Yukon College Mayo Campus
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Thu. May. 23 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Sun. May. 26 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381 Tue. May. 28 Gym Night 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center
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Wed. May. 22 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed. May. 22 Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday. Wed. May. 22 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. 23 Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling. Sat. May. 25 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Tue. May. 28 Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling. Wed. May. 29 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed. May. 29 Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday. Wed. May. 29 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.
TESLIN
Wed. May. 22 Seniors Social 10:00 AM Teslin Rec Center Every Wednesday come play cards, drink coffee, chat, and have a good time. Call Kelsey at 335-4250 or email teslinrec@teslin.ca Wed. May. 22 After School Sports K - Gr. 4 3:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Wed. May. 22 Boys Club 6:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Wed. May. 22 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 Thu. May. 23 After School Sports Gr. 5-9 3:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Thu. May. 23 Exercise Class with Amber 5:30 PM Teslin School Come try it out for an awesome workout! Fri. May. 24 Girls Club 5:00 PM Teslin Rec Center For grades 7-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Kelsy 335-4250 for more information. Fri. May. 24 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. Sat. May. 25 Volleyball 7:00 PM Teslin School Everyone welcome! Mon. May. 27 After School Sports K - Gr. 4 3:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Tue. May. 28 After School Sports Gr. 5-9 3:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Tue. May. 28 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. 28 5k Run - 2.5k Walk 5:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Tue. May. 28 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 Tue. May. 28 Volleyball 7:00 PM Teslin School Everyone welcome! Wed. May. 29 Seniors Social 10:00 AM Teslin Rec Center Every Wednesday come play cards, drink coffee, chat, and have a good time. Call Kelsey at 335-4250 or email teslinrec@teslin.ca Wed. May. 29 After School Sports K - Gr. 4 3:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Wed. May. 29 Boys Club 6:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Wed. May. 29 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
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Marten Berkman, and his collaborator and daughter, Willow Berkman, pose in front of a portion of their new work, Remote Sensibility IX. Ken Anderson, Leslie Leong, and Jayden Soroka also collaborated on the piece recently installed at NorthLight Innovation Centre PHOTO: courtesy of Marten Berkman
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Perforating the walls to let nature in
New art installed at NorthLight Innovation Centre aims to remind us of our connection to the natural world by Amber Church
hen NorthLight Innovation Centre put out a call for proposals for art to amplify the space, Marten Berkman saw it as the perfect opportunity to celebrate the natural world, community, entrepreneurship, creativity, innovation and the intricate web of connections between all of these vital elements to life in the Yukon. “I wanted the piece I proposed to be in line with the natural world and our connection to it,” Berkman said. “Especially because it would be housed in an innovation space with a strong focus on technology, so it felt important to bring the natural world into that environment and remind everyone of the fundamental link between what is happening within the building and the world outside.” In order to do this, Berkman brought together a group of artists to collaborate and create the finished in-situ work. Ken Anderson, Leslie Leong, Jayden Soroka and Willow Berkman joined Berkman in the creation of Remote Sensibility IX, a three-dimensional photo installation Berkman describes as “virtual perforations in the wall that bring the outside world into the space, highlighting the fact that the boundaries we see are of our own creation.” The installation is made up of imagery, created by the collaborators, photographed by Berkman and composited together into the finished product. Ken Anderson’s contribution to the work is his carved masks.
“It was important to me to feature Ken’s work in this collaborative piece,” said Berkman. “Since the work was being installed in a space that celebrates innovation, it was necessary to recognize the innovation of the First Nations, an ancient tradition of craft and engineering with hands that goes back thousands of years.” Leslie Leong’s work bridges the natural and technological worlds by creating forests out of circuit boards. “The inclusion of Leslie’s work really spoke to the need for technology to acknowledge the web of life,” said Berkman. Jayden Soroka worked in a digital medium for his portion of the piece, but drew inspiration from the natural world, mimicking and digitally replicating algorithms found in nature. Willow Berkman, Marten’s daughter, modelled for the piece. “Willow represents the digital native for me in the collaboration,” said Berkman. “Despite her comfort in the digital world, she has her feet firmly rooted in the exploration of the natural analogue world. This balance really speaks to the need to not let technology orphan us.” Beyond photographing his collaborators’ contributions, Berkman also photographed a number of natural elements that found inclusion in the work. He highlights the wasp nest and the caribou lichen that are part of the imagery. “The wasp nest is a humbling indication of design and ingenuity that predates humanity by mil-
lions of years,” he said. “While the caribou lichen is this incredibly resilient life form that ties people, caribou, the substrate and the atmosphere all together.” The work of compositing all of the elements together had to be done with a strong intention and careful attention to detail. “I had to be conscious of the inter-ocular scale when bringing the pieces together to make sure they made sense in the space together.” It was important for this work to be tied directly to the space where is would ultimately live so that everything could be designed to be viewed from the constraints posed by the room. The space means the piece has to be viewed from below and off-perpendicular. Berkman said the finished piece was only possible because NorthLight let the collaborators create the work to fit a specific space, which he said is a rare gift for a visual artist. Reflecting on the finished work, Berkman appreciates how the art breaks up the hard, physical space. He hopes that by bringing the natural world physically into the space, it will serve as inspiration and a poignant reminder of the greater web of life from which innovation is born and must work within. Amber Church is generally enthusiastic about everything but she spends most of her time creating in an art studio and chasing a child and dog through the wilderness.
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