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love my cellphone. Let me rephrase that. I am addicted to my cellphone. I’m enslaved by it. In its absence, I feel abandoned, disoriented, slightly less than a whole person. I’m not addicted to the same degree as many others I encounter on a daily basis, who walk into traffic with their faces glued to the screen, or gabble on their devices throughout every meal, even during in-person conversations. I have been known to go for up to half an hour at a stretch without checking what is happening in the world, or what the weather is like where it’s happening. I don’t even feel an emotional attachment to this phone in particular. To be honest, it’s a bit lar-

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ger than I prefer – approximately the size and shape of one of the stone tablets Moses fetched down from the mountain. I’ve enjoyed other phones more, particularly the compact, ﬂip-style ones with tiny screens and not much of a camera, but

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with a sense of privacy when held to one’s ear. And a ﬂip-phone has never accidentally pocket dialed a total stranger in Tokyo, right? Still, my current gadget takes excellent pictures, the screen is adequate for binge-watching Netﬂix movies, and I can summon up a keyboard large enough for my not-so-nimble thumbs when I feel like texting. Incidentally, it also makes and receives phone calls. So imagine my chagrin recently, when I returned from a day of running errands to discover my phone had not returned with me. I’m certainly not the only member of the What’s Up Yukon cont’d on page 3 ...

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Something’s missing, but I don’t know what ... cont’d family who has had this experience, so you may relate to the sense of panic such a discovery unleashes. The mind goes places that defy reason. I knew I had used it in the outside world several times during the day, but that didn’t prevent me from turning the house inside out. I searched repeatedly in every place a cellphone could conceal itself: the piles of paper on my desk; the wastebasket; the laundry hamper; the fridge; the pockets of every garment I own. Behind, between and under the sofa cushions. When Herself got home from work, I enlisted her to call my number. Nothing. Even with my hearing aids at full torque. Not so remarkable, really, since I often forget to reactivate the ringer after attending a show, as I had done a few days previously. By that time, alas, most of the places I had visited during the day were closed. The next morning, I began systematically retracing my steps. No phone at the doctor’s office, or in the nearby lab. No phone at the gas station, the supermarket, the beer store, or several other places where I’d browsed. When the reunion finally took place, it was at my bank. Thank you, honest person who turned it in. I feel whole again. Our resident Geezer admits to being a bit of a scatterbrain southeast of Whitehorse.

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Gwich’in Ginjik . . . . . . . . NATIVE LANGUAGE Dinjii zhuh ginjik jihtth’ak . . . . Juk drin neenjit dagõonch’uu? . . Dàgwinuu? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noozri’ diniintł’oo. . . . . . . . . . . Jii jūu t’iinch’uu?. . . . . . . . . . . Jidìi nah’ìn?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sree vyāā nał’in! . . . . . . . . . . . Ts’ĩivii kak dlak nał’in . . . . . . . . Łall tsal nihłàh tsiigīdī’in. . . . . . Dineh tl’eh choo shah gwaandak! Chʼīdzīt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Khaii juuk’a’ oovīikāt . . . . . . . . Danahch’i’ toh hah nahadĭk . . . . Ts’eet’itchĭ hah tr’agwàłdàk. . . . Vindèezhìi shàh kanĭintii . . . . . . Didoo Tl’ēethoh leii di’ìi. . . . . . .

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Geezerville ......................... 2 Let’s Learn Gwich’in ............. 3

I understand Native language How are you today? What’s the news? Write your name Who is this? What do you see? I see a rainbow! I see a squirrel on the tree The pups are playing together The bible tells me so! Bible I bought candles The old man is walking with cane I lost the pipe Help me look for his glasses My Grandma has lots of skirts

Living With Wildlife ............... 4 Eye on the Outdoors .............. 5 Klondike Korner ................... 6 Seasonal Recipes ................ 10 Greek Runs: Skiathos ........... 12 Hiking Spirit Canyon ............ 15 Raven Mythology Pt. 6 ......... 19 Idiomatic Origins ................ 21 Yukon See It Here ............... 22

Events Whitehorse Listings ................ 8 Highlights .......................... 17 Active Interests................... 18

Chʼitr’idrʼee. . . . COLOURS Kʼoonaiitʼaii. . . . . . . . Dohsrõo Kaichãn Tthoo . Tsʼeh chʼahtlʼoo . . . . . Kaiitrih Datlʼōo . . . . . Niléejirh Vee . . . . . . Tah Tsoo . . . . . . . . . Thał Zraii. . . . . . . . . Tlʼèethoh Dich’ik . . . Naagaii Dagaii . . . . . Chʼidāk Ik NiʼDinīltsiʼ .

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Eye on the Outdoors with Murray Martin

Walking stick - what you see, but don’t see to be female. This is not the only insect that has these rather rare capabilities. Another most interesting feature about the walking stick is its capability to regrow a lost limb. If a bird swoops down and grabs the

walking stick by one of its legs, it can actually drop that leg off and then rebuild a replacement leg. Now things start to get more amazing. The female walking stick will lay about 150 small weed-like seed eggs. She drops them on the ground and the egg blends into its surroundings. Ants love these eggs and soon a bunch of walking stick eggs end up in the ant hill dining room.The ants will feed on the fats and nutrition part of the egg and then cast the rest off. The egg actually continues to develop. When the nymph hatches it simple works its way out the ant nest undisturbed. There are about 3000 different species of walking sticks and they are spread out over every continent in the world, with one exception: Antarctica. One such species of walking sticks hold the world record of being the largest insect of all insects in the world and that is up to 12 inches long. A closing thought to ponder: “The truth doesn’t hurt unless it ought to.”

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here is an old saying, “I can’t see for looking.” That could be very true when it comes to actually seeing a “walking stick.” The walking stick is a most interesting insect to study. Being from Ontario, where there are plenty of these insects, I had plenty of chances. It’s apparently not so common here in the Yukon and most people walking in the bush, or even in their own backyard, could be looking right at one of these insects, yet not actually seeing it. The reason for this is its unique camouﬂage that makes it look just like a twig. Unless the walking stick sways in a side to side pattern, its unique camouﬂage makes it fit right into part of the tree bark. This one to three inch insect has some amazing features built into it. First and foremost, it will not hurt you and is a herbivorous insect it eats plant life rather than other creatures, like the praying mantis does. Next is its amazing reproduction abilities. The female walking stick does not have to actually breed with a male species. It can reproduce by itself. The one catch here is that if it has not connected up with a male partner, all its eggs will turn out

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A Klondike Korner with Dan Davidson

Time marches on, but backwards sometimes T

here’s a significant date that is fast approaching. No, I’m not talking about the election on Oct. 21, though that is an important date. A week or so later though, on Nov. 3, we’ll face the annual chore of adjusting to Standard Time. That inevitably causes a return to the discussion of why we continue to do this, and whether or not we should stop doing it. Here in the Yukon, setting our clocks back one hour is probably the most annoying part of the exercise. With wall clocks, it’s just a matter of turning the hands back-

wards. Analog watches are pretty easy to deal with in the same way, but it seems that every brand of digital watch has a different set of buttons that you have to push in a different set of sequences in order to get the desired result. Then there are all the appliances that have clocks as part of their make-up these days: stoves, microwaves, televisions and all of their accessories. I usually forget the date/time stamp on my cameras. If you’re like me, you probably make most of these alterations before you go to bed on the night before the change. All of your digital devices do it by themselves at 2 a.m. You probably noticed, when the British Columbia Premier, John Horgan, visited here recently, he raised the issue of ceasing this semi-annual ritual. He’s suggesting that British Columbia might go to permanent Daylight Savings Time, instead of going back and forth. He also mentioned that he’d like to see all of the west coast states, provinces and territories make the same move, in order to coordinate businesses and activities along the same longitude. This of course, is why we started

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PHOTOS: Dan Davidson to follow B.C. time in the first place. This same discussion has popped up in the Alberta legislature as well, no matter which party is in power. A good chunk of Saskatchewan already doesn’t bother to change from Central Standard Time. Given that Daylight Savings Time tends to provide more light in the evenings, I can see why provinces Outside might prefer that option. When I was discussing it on Facebook however, some farmers objected to that idea and said they would rather be on Standard Time for the sake of their animals. Of course, someone reminded me that here in the Yukon we are actually on double Daylight Savings Time in the summer. That’s been the case since 1973, when Dawson City and Old Crow finally made the switch that everyone else in the Yukon had made to Pacific Standard Time in 1966. In the central Yukon, changing the clocks doesn’t make a whole lot of difference. We tend to gain or lose about six minutes a day at the extreme ends of the cycle, so it only makes a noticeable differ-

ence for seven to 10 days. Where I live, on 7th Avenue in Dawson City, there’s a far more significant change that happens as the sun’s arc moves steadily to the southeast around this time of year. Looking west across the Yukon River, there are two hills with a bit of a dip between. The one to the south is taller, and as long as the sun’s arc is high enough for it to clear that hill, it also shines clearly from the valley between the hills, and over the second hill, which is shorter. Just during the last week or so, the sun’s path has become shallow enough, and the time it takes to get past that first hill long enough, that that is effectively when it disappears. We still have our long twilight after that, but direct sunlight is gone. So, from my point of view, the difference is mainly one about whether we have to change our clocks or not. “Falling back” in November is a lot

less of a nuisance than the “spring ahead” will be in early March. After three decades in classrooms in Beaver Creek, Faro and Dawson, Dan Davidson retired to continue writing, as he had been all those years. Please send comments about his stories to dawson@whatsupyukon.com.

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Wed Oct 16 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Wed Oct 16 Klondike Cruiser Night! 6:00 PM A&W Restaurant Join Yukon Automobile Enthusiasts as they admire hot cars and talk the talk Wed Oct 16 Beat The Winter Blues - Ladies Night 6:00 PM Coast Mountain Sports An evening of education and empowerment as we gather women together to ﬁnd out what we can do to “Beat The Winter Blues”. Free admission. Wed Oct 16 Legion Texas Hold’Em 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 667-2802 Wed Oct 16 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Wed Oct 16 Hump Day Trivia 8:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room

Thu Oct 17 Free Yukoner Day MacBride Museum Every 3rd Thursday of the month. Valid Yukon ID must be presented at time of admission. Thu Oct 17 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. Thu Oct 17 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 Oct 17 Beginner Toque 6:30 PM Itsy-Bitsy Yarn Store Learn how to read a pattern, work in the round, switching needle sizes, and decrease the crown. All supplies included. Register in advance at Itsy-Bitsy Yarn Store. Thu Oct 17 Christ Church Cathedral Choir Practice 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral Sat Oct 19 6th Annual Yukon Beer Festival Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Celebrate of the art and craft of brewing, featuring beer from breweries all over the world, a weekend of tasting sessions and great food. Fri Oct 18 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 Oct 18 Afternoon Tea and Hymn Sing 2:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Fri Oct 18 Fermented Foodies - Trade Event 5:00 PM The Kind Cafe Share live cultures, like kefir grains, kombucha scobys, sourdough starters, etc as well as your stories. Fri Oct 18 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. Sat Oct 19 Intro to 4-harness Weaving 9:00 AM TC Richards Building Each student will work on one of the Guild’s pre-warped table looms to learn the basics of plain weave and other 4-harness weaving patterns. Email northernfibres@gmail.com to register. Sat Oct 19 Dog Wash Fundraiser 10:00 AM The Feed Store Pet Junction All profit goes to Mae Bachur Animal Shelter Sat Oct 19 Fall Community Yard Sale 11:00 AM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Your last chance to make some extra cash on all that cleaning you did over the summer. Book a table online. Sat Oct 19 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 Oct 19 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 Oct 19 Wine and Craft Night 6:30 PM Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre Support the local Atom Development players, make a craft and have some drinks with friends. Call Jill at 334-2773 for more information Sat Oct 19 From Pulp to Paper Workshop 6:30 PM Yukonstruct Innovation Hub A hands on papermaking workshop with Helen O’Connor using Sweetclover. Register online. Sat Oct 19 1920s Silent Film Night 7:30 PM The Old Fire Hall Silent films from the early 1900s, musicians Andrea McColeman and Keitha Clark improvise a live soundtrack before your eyes. Photobooth and prizes for best costume. Tickets online. Sun Oct 20 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 Oct 20 Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story 7:00 PM Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre Filmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant dive into the issue of food waste from farm, through retail, all the way to the back of their own fridge. Sun Oct 20 Emotional Healing Hypnosis 7:00 PM Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga All suggestions during hypnosis are based around strengthening selfesteem, self-concept, and regaining personal power. Register online. Mon Oct 21 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: 888-6686280 Fax: 867-633-4576 Mon Oct 21 Legion Scrabble Meet 1:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 667-2802 Mon Oct 21 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 Oct 21 Euchre Night 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All local and national legion members welcome! 667-2802

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Tue Oct 22 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 Oct 22 Bread 101 - Beginner Baking Class 6:00 PM Well Bread Culinary Centre Inc. Make three types of homemade beginner breads at this fun hands-on baking class. Register online, call or email for more info. 633-2665 Tue Oct 22 Cas Public Dance Theatre: Not Quite Midnight 7:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Six dancers hand in their ballet slippers for a glass slipper and with gusto plunge us once again into this fairy tale, so emblematic of our collective psyche. Tickets online or at the door. Tue Oct 22 Uke On Ukulele Club! 7:00 PM Porter Creek Secondary School Email us at ukeonukuleleclub@gmail.com for more information. Tue Oct 22 JCAY Taiko Practice 7:15 PM Christ the King Elementary To register by jcaytaiko@gmail.com, please mark “Taiko registration” in the subject line. Wed Oct 23 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Wed Oct 23 Klondike Cruiser Night! 6:00 PM A&W Restaurant Join Yukon Automobile Enthusiasts as they admire hot cars and talk the talk Wed Oct 23 Lets Play! Watercolor Workshop 6:30 PM Whitehorse, Yukon Explore the fun and unpredictable nature of watercolor with emerging artist Colette Acheson. All supplies included. Register online. Wed Oct 23 Legion Texas Hold’Em 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 667-2802 Wed Oct 23 Drinking with Scissors Craft Party 7:00 PM North of Ordinary Experience Center Make some spooky Halloween crafts and brews, craft kits are available at the door on a ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst-served basis. Email for more info. Wed Oct 23 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Wed Oct 23 Hump Day Trivia 8:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Wed Oct 23 Ūtszan - To Make Something Better 8:00 PM The Old Fire Hall One-woman performance unearths Indigenous knowledge, humour, strength and resilience through language reclamation. Tickets available at the door, suitable for ages 12+

KIDS & FAMILIES

Wed Oct 16 Parent Child Mother Goose 10:30 AM Thomson Centre Discover the power of songs, rhymes and stories as a positive parenting tool. Ages newborn - 5 yrs old. Call 322-5990 to register. Wed Oct 16 Yukon Imagination Library Story Time 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre Enjoy a classic pick from the Imagination Library, followed by an activity or craft. Suitable for all ages. For more information call 668-8698 Wed Oct 16 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-tobe, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports. Thu Oct 17 Kids Make Dinner – Pasta & Meat Sauce/Meatballs 3:30 PM Well Bread Culinary Centre Inc. Fundamental cooking lessons that gives your child a base to build on. Email for more info, register online. Thu Oct 17 Future City Program 4:00 PM Northlight Innovation Students will imagine, research, design, and build cities of the future. To register call 668-8819 or email camps@yukoncollege.yk.ca. Fri Oct 18 Preschool Drop-in Gymnastics 10:00 AM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Silly songs and preschool free play, call 668-4794 for more information. Fri Oct 18 Animal Antics 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre Stories, songs, exploration and discovery or all things animal. Featuring a different animal each week. Suitable for all ages. For more information call 668-8698 Fri Oct 18 Girls Club 7:30 PM Bethany Church Call 668-4877 for more information. Sat Oct 19 Choose Your Own Adventure 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre Choose from a variety of fun, interactive and family friendly play stations. Suitable for all ages. For more information call 668-8698 Sat Oct 19 Pokemon Pre Release - Cosmic Eclipse 2:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Each participant will receive one Cosmic Eclipse booster for every win during the tournament! Players of all ages and experiences welcome. Sat Oct 19 Family Yoga - 9 mths - 3yrs 3:00 PM Long, Lean & Mean Fitness 334-3479 Inclusive, fun, energetic and playful yoga classes, focuses on building community, having fun, and learning yoga principles in an interactive, creative and playful style. Register online. call or email. Sat Oct 19 Family Drop In 3:30 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Drop in for families and caregivers, call 668-4794 for more info.

Sat Oct 19 Family Yoga - 4-7 yrs 4:00 PM Long, Lean & Mean Fitness 334-3479 Inclusive, fun, energetic and playful yoga classes, focuses on building community, having fun, and learning yoga principles in an interactive, creative and playful style. Register online. call or email. Mon Oct 21 Preschool Drop-in Gymnastics 10:00 AM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Silly songs and preschool free play, call 668-4794 for more information. Mon Oct 21 Construction Zone 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre Children Build and create together learning to problem solve and be inquisitive. Great for all ages! For more information call 668-8698 Tue Oct 22 Baby Senses 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre A world of sensory delights, songs and rhymes for baby while caregivers have an opportunity to meet, chat and share parenting advice. Birth to 18 months. For more information call 668-8698 Tue Oct 22 Youth Beading Circle 3:30 PM Nàkwät’à Kų̀ (KDFN’s potlatch house) Learn to bead, try a new style or pattern, free, snacks provided Call 334-8728 for more info. Tue Oct 22 Äsųą K’e - Grandmother’s Ways 5:00 PM Dusk’a Learning Centre Parent/ child language lessons, taught in Southern Tutchone Ta’an Dialect. The program is facilitated by Nicole Smith. A healthy meal will be provided at each session. Tue Oct 22 Free Super Smash 7:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe All skill levels welcome! Please bring your own controller, and if you have a Nintendo Switch and/or Gamecube controller adapter please bring them so that we can have multiple setups. Wed Oct 23 Parent Child Mother Goose 10:30 AM Thomson Centre Discover the power of songs, rhymes and stories as a positive parenting tool. Ages newborn - 5 yrs old. Call 322-5990 to register. Wed Oct 23 Yukon Imagination Library Story Time 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre Enjoy a classic pick from the Imagination Library, followed by an activity or craft. Suitable for all ages. For more information call 668-8698 Wed Oct 23 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-tobe, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports.

MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS

Wed Oct 16 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 Oct 16 Resume Writing for Film & TV 12:00 PM Northlight Innovation Look at samples, talk about what works (and what doesn’t), and offer tips for strengthening your resume or portfolio. Free and open to all. Thu Oct 17 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 Oct 17 Inspire Democracy Workshop 1:00 PM Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre An open session for organizations and citizens to increase voting engagement for Federal elections. Light refreshments will be served. Register online. Thu Oct 17 KDFN Economic Development Open House 3:00 PM Whitehorse, Yukon An opportunity to learn about the Develepment Corporation’s current projects. Stew, Bannock, and refreshments will be served. For more info call Jesse at 333-0409 Thu Oct 17 Monthly Coalition Meeting 5:00 PM CYO Hall Monthly Coalition (Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition) meetings are held every third Thursday. Everyone is welcome! Thu Oct 17 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 Oct 17 Business After Hours Sponsored by Coast Mountain Sports 5:30 PM Coast Mountain Sports Learn more about the successes of the plan to date, and witness the unveiling of the brandnew ‘Home’ collection, in honour of Poverty & Homelessness Action Week and The International Year of Indigenous Languages. RSVP business@ whitehorsechamber.ca Thu Oct 17 Learning for Life: Conscious Aging, Conscious Relating 6:30 PM Whitehorse United Church This workshop is an invitation to begin the inner work of transforming these relationships. To register online and for more details call 668-3383. 668-3383 Fri Oct 18 Lunch & Learn: Most Common Legal Mistakes Made by Entrepreneurs 12:00 PM Northlight Innovation Topics include: Customer contract structures, Founder issues, Intellectual property ownership, Financing strategies, and Corporate set up. Register for this free event online.

Sat Oct 19 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 Oct 19 Dementia 101 1:00 PM Whistle Bend Place Information sessions for caregivers, people living with dementia, and those who want to learn more about dementia. For more info or to register email adam.mackie@gov.yk.ca Sat Oct 19 PFLAG Meeting 7:00 PM Yukon College Support for those struggling with sexual orientation and gender identity in themselves or someone they know. Everyone welcome Sun Oct 20 Yukon Fine Art Landscape Workshop Whitehorse, Yukon Learn how to make stunning ﬁne-art landscape photographs in the Yukon using a minimalist mindset for composition and creative camera techniques such as long-exposures. Register online. Sun Oct 20 Yukon Kennel Club AGM 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Welcoming new members or public interested in ﬁnding out more about our small but mighty Yukon Kennel Club. Sun Oct 20 Cannabis Cultivation with Pine Heart Farm: Part 1 1:00 PM Triple J’s Canna Space An introductory cannabis cultivation course is presented in partnership Pine Heart Farm. A brief history and origins of the cannabis plant, and work through modules. To register call 667-2112 or email info@ triplejscannaspace.ca Tue Oct 22 Boys & Girls Club of Yukon AGM 5:30 PM Boys and Girls Club For more information please contact ed@bgcyukon.com Tue Oct 22 Build your own Hexagon Shelf 6:00 PM Yukonstruct Innovation Hub Learn basic woodworking and walk home with a hexagon shelf! Register online. Tue Oct 22 Dementia 101 6:30 PM Whistle Bend Place Information sessions for caregivers, people living with dementia, and those who want to learn more about dementia. For more info or to register email adam.mackie@gov.yk.ca Tue Oct 22 Speed Mentorship Night for Entrepreneurs 6:30 PM Northlight Innovation An evening of learning, mentorship, and networking. Email hello@smrtpopups.com for more information. Register online. Limited spots available. Wed Oct 23 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 Oct 23 Microsoft Project 8:00 AM Coast High Country Inn Learn the commands, functions, and capabilities of Microsoft Project. Register online. Wed Oct 23 Whitehorse FC AGM 6:30 PM Sport Yukon All members are invited and encouraged to attend!

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Wednesdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Porter Creek Step meeting (CM) 8:00 PM Our Lady of Victory No Pufﬁn (CM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave Thursdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance. Polar Group (OM) 7:30 PM 6210 - 6th ave. Fridays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Yukon Unity Group Meeting 1:30 PM #4 Hospital Road Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 305 Wood Street - Back Entrance. Saturdays Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM, Sara Steel Building 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Hospital Meeting Whitehorse General Hospital (OM NS) 7:00 pm - Hospital Board Meeting. 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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That’s not a trail, that’s a goat path Skiathos Trail Run challenges the legs and determination of competitors

The race has a short stretch amongst the steps and buildings of Skiathos Town

The race start and finish line was at the old harbour Bourtzi PHOTOS: Danny Macdonald

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the four-hour cutoff mark,” I thought as the two-and-a-half hour count passed on my wristwatch. ---Danny

he Yukon River Trail Marathon is considered a grueling course that challenges competitors to overcome hills, grabbing roots, rough terrain and even a foot bridge, usually during August heat that can approach 30 C. Having finished that half-marathon in August as a training run for the Klondike Road Relay, I was certain of my ability to casually run and enjoy the 21-kilometre Skiathos Trail Race, taking photos and enjoying the morning. Reality, however, can be a jarring experience; because while the Yukon

River Trail Marathon is a tough course, the Skiathos race makes it look like an easy jog along the Millenium Trail. I would categorize it more of an adventure race. The course starts at the beautiful Bourtzi, a small Venetian-style fortress at the historic harbour that houses the Skiathos Maritime and Cultural Museum. The location means participants start and finish in front of the many tourist cafes and restaurants along the waterfront. It also means they get to run on old-style cobblestones. The course then goes north, quickly up some steps and into the maze of white-washed buildings that are Skiathos Town. The paved portion doesn’t last long as the town isn’t large. Runners are then directed down onto the beach for a short stint, running along the sand, dodging the waves and sunbathers along that narrow stretch. Runners are then directed back to a paved incline

The first big climb quickly moves off payment to a narrow steep trail

that turns into a path near the outskirts of town. The incline is steep and the path itself is made up of uneven rocks and loose scrag material, creating unsure footing. I lost count of the switchbacks criss-crossing the 300-metre ascent. I was forced to walk most of this, partially to conserve energy and also to ensure I didn’t lose my footing on wobbly legs. The forested hillside presents fantastic views along the west coast of the island from breaks in the foliage. There were small breaks of even ground, but these were shortlived and the trails seemed to go on forever. I had planned to rely on aid stations for water, which were thankfully handing out full bottles. The heat had risen to about 30 C by then and I carried a bottle with me from then on. (Big mistake not taking my own water bottle.) There was a small reprieve at the first of the four monasteries that the course tours, but the climb continued from there. The never-ending ascent eventually summits at a beautiful plateau of olive trees, with fantastic views of the mountainside. I was already looking at 45 minutes of time. The hill climb was like mul-

tiple versions of the steepest hills in Whitehorse, stacked atop each other, kilometre after kilometre. In addition, parts of the “trail” were a shin-deep groove, only wide enough for a single foot at a time. It was time-consuming to carefully place feet, particularly for fatigued legs. At this point of the trek, several groups of guided day hikers were making use of the trails to the north side of the island as well. They all helpfully moved aside on the narrow trails to let runners pass and even cheered us on. The trail became a rolling path. It was one of the more pleasant sections; up and down, but no horrific climbs. The views were excellent and often provided shade from the hot sun. This portion concluded at the second monastery, where they were checking runners. I was asked if I had seen anyone behind me, and was relieved to find that I wasn’t last (there were three runners behind me), though I was disheartened to learn this wasn’t halfway, but only about 7.5 kilometres into the course. The next portion became a cont’d on page 13 ...

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make it. The checkpoint was in a field, but quickly turned onto another dirt road with downhill, and this one had traffic to observe, including tourists riding ATVs. My hopes of only downhill were dashed when the course again veered onto a trail that began climbing over the final hill that rested between me and Skiathos Town. I had hoped to skirt around it, but true to form, the course went over the top. The long climb arrived at the final monastery, where the surface became cobblestones. The sure footing on pavement provided an extended downhill run. I began to feel that the ease of paved running would guarantee a finish, but yet again, the path veered into the narrow, rocky trails leading downhill towards town. I could see Skiathos Town in the distance. I moved as quickly and safely as my wobbly legs could carry me. Along the back trails, farms with goats, donkeys and sheep whirred by and suddenly the trail emerged on the road. Cheers from the trail monitors encouraged me and I was told it was only 500 metres to the corner and then turn right towards the harbour. The road into the harbour was slightly downhill and I opened my stride as much as possible. As I recognized the landmarks, I knew that the finish was close at hand, and a quick glance at my watch showed that I would barely finish under the four hour deadline! A few runners were seated at benches and gave words of encouragement as I ran along the harbourfront. I could see that the race officials had already started dismantling the finish line and had dispersed, but I came across the line and felt massive satisfaction. The finishers’ medal and several bottles of water were a welcome reward. For more information on the Skiathos Trail Run, visit www.skiathosrun.gr/en/.

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Smoky September at Spirit Canyon by Graydon Keenan

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Hikes fall away ... cont’d from page 15 You will see the KWR double back toward Whitehorse. The trailhead is just shy of two kilometres down the road, past the road leading to a private property. You will often see cars parked or tire marks, sometimes orange ﬂagging. When we made it, we thought it looked like bush, but with hope and a heartbeat, we were on the main artery heading up the knoll. We saw some weird stuff, but they were just rocks. Once that was all cleared up, we came across a large grassy hill with a consistent grade, suitable for kids. I saw a wee bike stashed on the side about half way up. I guess some just want to send it. Along the way, large panoramic views opened to the Ibex Valley with the gorgeous Mt. Ingram

front and center. Further up long rock beds were above us, measuring more than 100 feet long, with multiple rows. Before you knew it, we had found a veritable “land before time.” Staring at a 150foot rock face that was almost completely vertical, the canyon cut up the hill and was almost bridged by the side you hike up on by these large rectangular monoliths. These massive, long, square cut rocks lean here and there like giant Lego pieces. The rocks host lush green organics and plants, photo-worthy from the micro to the macro. Spirit Canyon truly is one of a kind. For the explorers at heart, budget an hour or more to muck about the rocks so you can find all the nooks and crannies. All in all, we were back at the car in

2.5 hours, but we could have easily explored longer. The hike was easy, the views were wonderful, and the geological features were a blast to explore. Get out, get gains!

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Sat Oct 19 Nourishing You 9:30 AM Breath of Life Collective A one-day wellness workshop exploring mindful eating, nutrition guidance, stress reduction and yoga. Call or email for more info, register online. 3323569 breathoflifeyukon@gmail.com Sat Oct 19 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 Oct 19 Red Tara Practice 12:30 PM VajraNorth Everyone welcome. For more info contact 667-6951 (Cheryl Buchan) 633-3715 Sat Oct 19 PFLAG Meeting 7:00 PM Yukon College Support for those struggling with sexual orientation and gender identity in themselves or someone they know. Everyone welcome Sun Oct 20 Restorative Yoga 10:30 AM Alpine Bakery Aclass for all levels.To register call or email 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Sun Oct 20 Gentle Yoga 12:30 PM Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga Get moving and breathing easy with special consideration for those who are stiff, inflexible, and new to yoga. Open to all levels. Call or email to register or drop in. 334-8599 rootedtreemassage@ gmail.com Sun Oct 20 Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 7:00 PM 509 Hansen Street Contact oayukon@gmail.com for more information Sun Oct 20 Emotional Healing Hypnosis 7:00 PM Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga All suggestions during hypnosis are based around strengthening self-esteem, self-concept, and regaining personal power. Register online. Mon Oct 21 Anahata Vinyasa: Heart Chakra Flow 6:45 AM Breath of Life Collective Suitable for all levels, we incorporate some intermediate asana to keep us challenged and focused. Call or email for more info, register online. 332-3569 breathoflifeyukon@gmail. com Mon Oct 21 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Mon Oct 21 Shamata Meditation 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary Group meditation all levels welcome Mon Oct 21 Buddhist Meditation Society 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary All are welcome! Mon Oct 21 Absolute Beginners 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery An introduction to the fundamentals of yoga including the principles of internal form, breath, and core, To register call or email 393-4440 wallymaltz@ mac.com Mon Oct 21 Hips Ham Core 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery Find out exactly what and where your core is, learn how to breath into and from it, engage it, work from it To register call or email, drop ins welcome 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Tue Oct 22 Rise + Shine 7:00 AM Alpine Bakery To register call or email 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Tue Oct 22 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 Oct 22 Noon Hatha Yoga Classes 12:00 PM Grace Space With instructor Juliette Anglehart Zedda for more info email info@gracespaceyukon.com Tue Oct 22 Level 2 Yoga 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery The next level with our detailed instructions on how to achieve intermediate yoga poses. Drop in any time Wed Oct 23 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed Oct 23 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 Oct 23 Drop-in Recovery Group Meetings 2:30 PM Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services Health & Social Services We ask that you be alcohol and drug free during the group meeting. Call for more information. 456-3838 Wed Oct 23 Level 1 Yoga 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery Classes are designed for those who have had no previous exposure to yoga, but are eager to learn and start experiencing the amazing benefits of a yoga practice. Drop in any time 335-9385 wallymaltz@ mac.com Wed Oct 23 Managing My Emotional Eating 6:00 PM Whitehorse Health Centre Find out more about what influences our eating behaviours and learn tools to help manage emotional eating. Email CCSP@gov. yk.ca or call 667-8733 to register. Wed Oct 23 Living Life to the Full 6:00 PM Mental Health Association Yukon Learn how to stop the cycle! Sleep better, feel happier, have more energy, gain confidence, get out more, enjoy better relationships, help others. Register online. Wed Oct 23 Better Backs Hips & Hams 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery Find out exactly what and where your core is, learn how to breath into and from it, engage it, work from it To register call or email, drop ins welcome 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com

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 Women’s Meeting (CM, NS) 2:30 PM Whitehorse General Hospital (across from emergency) Hospital Meeting Whitehorse General Hospital (OM NS) 7:00 pm - Hospital Board Meeting. 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 St suite 120 Phone: AA 1-888-453-0142 (24 hours a day)

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The Joy of Northern Kleptoparasiticpredation Mythology #6

Ravens have a rivalry with seagulls

by Doug Sack

“This food ﬁght … has been going on for at least 33 million years.”

here are two sides to every story, sometimes more. Entry-level journalism students are taught, ad nauseum, by wizened old editors to strive to present both, or all of these sides, to their readers in order to honour the elusive literary gold standard called “objectivity.” Of course, there is an opposing viewpoint which proclaims that objective journalism is an oxymoronic impossibility because human writers are subjective by nature and highly opinionated by job description. Therefore this crusty old wordcruncher was delighted to stumble upon a new one never encountered before, in a long career, which perfectly explains our current kerfufﬂe between the villain called Jonathan Livingston Seagull and the hero named Joe Ben Raven. Kleptoparasiticpredation: [a] (literally, parasitic predation by theft) is a form of feeding in which one animal takes prey or other food that was caught, collected, or otherwise prepared by another animal, including stored food. This food fight between ravens and gulls (“seagull” is a common but inaccurate nickname) has been going on for at least 33 million years. This is when the fossil record shows gulls coming onboard the evolutionary peace train. Ravens are considerably older, going back to the Theropod ﬂying dinosaurs, which first appeared during the Carnian age of the late Triassic period 231.4 million years ago. That’s the first reason ravens don’t like gulls. They are evolutionary cheechakos, or newcomers. The second is that big word above, since both species are scavenger thieves of the first order, with near identical eating habits except more seafood for the web-footed gulls. Joe Ben Raven has a third reason, but puts it in more earthly terms for human comprehension. “Gulls are thieving airborne assholes who should have been wiped off the face of the Earth by evolution.” THAT is the Yukon perspective,

where ravens are idolized as the official territorial bird and the avian symbol of the great Canadian North including Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, which has honoured ravens as their municipal bird. However, the people of Arizona and Utah might disagree. The Mormon-founded state of Utah, home of the Great Salt Lake, made the seagull their state bird and erected a monument in Salt Lake City. The monument was named “The Miracle of the Gulls” for the gulls’ role in saving their ancestors from a plague of crickets by eating them. (The crickets, not the ancestors.) The nearby state of Arizona has an annual lottery to allow the shooting of 2,000 ravens by license, which resulted in 1,997 official raven deaths in 2018. That’s because they are considered vermin who attack, kill and eat newborn lambs. The unofficial number of annual raven deaths in Arizona by assassination and murder is unknown, but Joe Ben does not holiday or hunt in Tombstone, Tucson or anywhere else in America except Alaska. However, the ultimate insult to our noble and revered ravens comes from Birds of North America: “A group of ravens is called an ‘unkindness’ or ‘conspiracy,’ which seems fitting, since ravens are traditionally considered creepy; in fact, seeing many of them in one place can induce Hitchcockian-like ﬂashbacks in even the least ornithophobic people with a fear of birds.” Really? Is that why it’s against the law in Texas to shoot seagulls, which are considered an endangered species along the southern border of the USA and the oily Gulf of Mexico? And, in Native American symbolism, the seagull represents a carefree attitude, versatility, and freedom, which is almost identical to how northern Indigenous people see the raven. When you consider seagulls can drink both fresh and saltwater, at least the Utah monument seems

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Doug notes that seagulls hold spiritual symbolism to Native Americans in the lower 48 United States to make sense whether they ate all the crickets or not. Could it really be that simple? Are gulls American and ravens Canadian? Joe Ben has reported raven elders spoke of a Great Bird War between the two species during the Klondike Gold Rush. “The gulls followed the mostly American stampeders over the mountain passes where the ravens were waiting to ambush them,” he said. “The humans were very close to having a war too, but they were fussing about the border between the two countries. We were fighting over the food they weighed and discarded at Sam Steele’s scales.” Nobody won, nobody lost. To this day, both ravens and gulls share the territory, although not equally. The gulls seem to take over Shipyards Park in the sum-

mers when the lakes and rivers are thawed, but it’s a different story come winter. The gulls ﬂy back to saltwater and the ravens come back from summer bush camps to reclaim Shipyards and all the rolling Timbits therein. That’s the difference between locals and summer tourists in the world of birds. We implied in our last issue that Jonathon Livingston Seagull was the sole inspiration for this never-ending conﬂict with Joe Ben Raven, but that was a slight exaggeration. He’s just one bad bird who mused one bad book to inspire this sad state of avian affairs. The true cause of this venomous angst between these two competitive birds is the historical longevity of their mutual kleptoparasiticpredation, a wonderful word which so accurately describes why Jon and Joe will NEVER get along if they live for a million more years. Although the number keeps changing due to newer archeological discoveries in the Bluefish

PHOTOS: Pixabay Caves near Old Crow, it is now considered to be roughly 14,000 to 16,000 years since roving human mammoth hunters crossed Beringia from Siberia to become the first human inhabitants of the Yukon, Canada and arguably all of North America. When that number is crunched into the raven appearance estimate of 231.4 million years ago, the percentile of who was here first is 99.00004 per cent in favour of the raven. Versus the seagull which arrived 33 million years ago, the number is 86 per cent. Are there any further questions why Joe’s noble ravens are honoured as our official territorial bird and Jon’s screechy garbage dump gulls are not?

Doug Sack has outlived something like 100 editors and publishers over the years without ever once going klepto ... yet

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Community EVENTS ATLIN

Fridays and Saturdays Atlin Community Library 2:00 PM Wed Oct 16 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre Atlin Fri Oct 18 Thrift Shop 2:00 PM St. Martin’s Anglican Church Sun Oct 20 Atlin Christian Centre 10:30 AM Atlin Christian Centre Sun Oct 20 St. Martins Anglican Church Service 11:00 AM St. Martin’s Anglican Church

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

CARCROSS

Sun Oct 20 St. Saviours Church Service 11:00 AM St. Saviour’s Church 867-668-3129 Mon Oct 21 Technology Workshop Series - Searching for Information Online 2:00 PM Carcross Community Campus Google 101 - how to ﬁnd information you can trust online. For more info call 821-8800 Tue Oct 22 Women’s Group 7:00 PM Carcross Community Campus 821-4251

DAWSON CITY

Until Nov 15 Coney Island Baby KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture A collaborative project created by Gabrielle L’Hirondelle Hill, Jeneen Frei Njootli, Chandra Melting Tallow and Tania Willard on Secwépemc territory, emphasizing invisible labour and Indigenous-led economies. Wed Oct 16 Active Aging 55+ 10:00 AM Minto Park Improve movement patterns for everyday activities. Register at the Rec Centre Office. Wed Oct 16 Learn to Skate - Grades 2-5 2:00 PM Dawson City Arena Learn and improve on figure skating. Call 993-7400 Ext 299 for more information. Wed Oct 16 The Science and Art of Change Magick in Contemporary Art 6:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Learn the process of creating works of art, music and writing fits into ritual magic paradigms bent on literally change the world. Call 993-5005 or email kiac@ kiac.ca to register. Thu Oct 17 Hatha Yoga with Naomi 6:30 AM Soulstice Yoga Studio Call 993-3518 for more info. Thu Oct 17 Hatha Yoga with Jennifer 5:45 PM Soulstice Yoga Studio Call 993-3518 for more info. Fri Oct 18 Hatha Yoga with Diane 10:00 AM Soulstice Yoga Studio Call 993-3518 for more info. Fri Oct 18 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri Oct 18 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri Oct 18 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Fri Oct 18 Ted & Skip in the Tavern 6:00 PM Westminster Hotel Fri Oct 18 The Nude & Rude Revue Presents: Guilty Pleasures! 8:00 PM Diamond Tooth Gerties Skagway’s very own burlesque troupe, The Nude & Rude Revue, brings more debauchery and merriment than ever before! Tickets online. Fri Oct 18 The Executives in the Lounge 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel Sat Oct 19 Open Studio/Saturday Painting 1:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture A communal afternoon time to work on personal projects. Bring your own ideas and painting surfaces. Paints, brushes and easels are supplied, no instruction offered. All ages welcome, Sat Oct 19 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sun Oct 20 Beginner - Mixed Yoga 10:00 AM Soulstice Yoga Studio Learn about what yoga is, how to determine whether yoga is for you. Call 993-3518 for more info. Sun Oct 20 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Sun Oct 20 Film & Food Night 5:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture All you can eat and a special drink menu! Door prizes too! 993-5005 Mon Oct 21 Family Play Group 10:00 AM Trinke Zho Introduce your child to active learning through play. For more info call 993-7400 ext 299 Mon Oct 21 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon Oct 21 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Tue Oct 22 Learn to Skate - Ages 3-5 10:45 AM Dawson City Arena 20 minutes of instructions, 10 minutes of free skate. Call 993-7400 Ext 299 for more information. Tue Oct 22 Gymnastics with Terrie 4:15 PM Robert Service School Learn the fundamentals of gymnastics, balance, movement skills and tumbling. Offering separate classes for Grades 1 - 5, call 993-7400 ext 299 for more information. Tue Oct 22 Hatha Yoga with Sandy 5:45 PM Soulstice Yoga Studio Call 993-3518 for more info. Tue Oct 22 Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School For more information email: getrealfit(at)me.com 867-993-2520

FARO

Wed Oct 16 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

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Thu Oct 17 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 AM Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Fri Oct 18 Teen Drop in Gym 7:00 PM Del Van Gorder School Sun Oct 20 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Sun Oct 20 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 994-2442 Tue Oct 22 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 AM Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided

HAINES

Daily Haines Public Library Open Hours: Mon-Wed 11-8 | Fri 10-6 | Sat/Sun 1:30-4:30| Thurs/Fri Closed #907766-2545 Mondays and Wednesdays Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed Oct 16 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Wed Oct 16 Library Advisory Board Meeting 5:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed Oct 16 Sword Class 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed Oct 16 Open Mic Nite 10:00 PM Pioneer Bar Thu Oct 17 Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu Oct 17 Starvin’ Marvin Gardenin’ 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Thu Oct 17 River Talk 7:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Seven speakers, seven stories, seven minutes, enjoy a cafe’ setting with local stories, musicians and refreshments. Want to sign up? Call 907-314-0282. Fri Oct 18 Alaska Day Haines Borough Public Library Fri Oct 18 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Fri Oct 18 Tai Chi - Advanced 10:15 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri Oct 18 Touch Base -- Pam, Tracey, Laura 11:00 AM Haines Chamber Of Commerce Fri Oct 18 Nature Hike/ Foraging 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library Fri Oct 18 Story Time 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail.com Fri Oct 18 Yoga with Mandy 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri Oct 18 American Legion Burger Night 6:00 PM American Legion Sat Oct 19 Tai Chi 11:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Sun Oct 20 Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Haines Presbyterian Church Sun Oct 20 Bible Club - Sunday School 12:30 PM Haines Presbyterian Church Mon Oct 21 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Mon Oct 21 Mother Goose Stories and Songs 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail.com Mon Oct 21 Yoga with Mandy 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon Oct 21 Adults Jujutsu 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue Oct 22 Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue Oct 22 Women’s Fellowship 3:00 PM Haines Senior Center Tue Oct 22 Grossology 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library

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October 16, 2019

Wed Oct 16 Seniors - Drop-In and Activities 1:30 PM Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Arts, craft, ﬁtness, pool tournaments, shufﬂeboard, carpet bowling, and card and board games. Refreshments. Wed Oct 16 Adult Volleyball 6:30 PM St. Elias Community School Wed Oct 16 CAFN All Candidates Forum 2019 ByElection 6:30 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Please email questions for the candidates 2019forum@cafn.ca, call 3339445 for more information. Wed Oct 16 Village of Haines Junction Council Meeting 7:00 PM St Elias Convention Centre Thu Oct 17 Seniors - Carpet Bowling 1:30 PM St Elias Convention Centre All Seniors and Elders welcome! Thu Oct 17 Chair Yoga For Seniors 3:00 PM Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Thu Oct 17 Women’s Circle 5:30 PM Mun Ku Email elskloppers@gmail.com for more information. Thu Oct 17 Open Mic 7:30 PM St Elias Convention Centre Thu Oct 17 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Fri Oct 18 Kohklux Map Potlatch Da Ku Cultural Centre Celebrate the connection between our people - Dän (Tutchone) and Tlingit - through this important piece of our history. Please bring your regalia, stories and songs to share! For more info email sgreer@cafn.ca or call 634-3300. Fri Oct 18 Story Hour 10:00 AM Haines Junction Community Library Sun Oct 20 Drop In Curling 1:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Contact Tralee MacDonald (Healthy living Coordinator) for more information. Mon Oct 21 Education Meet & Greet 5:30 PM Takhini Hall Meet and greet your CAFN education support workers! Lunch provided. Call 332-0646 for more information. Tue Oct 22 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue Oct 22 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall

LORNE MOUNTAIN

Wed Oct 16 Mt. Lorne-Warts Halloween Pre Deco Party 4:30 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre A pre decorating event to spookify the community centre. All welcome! Contact Agnes at 667-7083 Wed Oct 16 Mt. Lorne Volunteer Fire Department Open House & AGM 7:00 PM Mt. Lorne Fire Hall New volunteers needed and all welcome, for more info call Judy at 668-2849.

MARSH LAKE

Wed Oct 16 Open Hours 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed Oct 16 Pump Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed Oct 16 Southern Lakes Enhanced Storage Project Info Session 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Learn more about the project and provide your input. Thu Oct 17 Choir 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat Oct 19 Bridge club 12:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat Oct 19 Knitting Circle 1:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 managermarshlake@ gmail.com Tue Oct 22 North of 60 Seniors Cafe. We heat the beverages, you heat the air. 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue Oct 22 Yoga with Richard 5:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

MAYO

Fri Oct 18 Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Sat Oct 19 Painting Workshop with Suzanne Paleczny Mayo Yukon A great opportunity to learn from an amazing artist and teacher!10 spaces available. To register email bbarchen@gmail.com. Sun Oct 20 Playgroup 10:00 AM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Run, skip, jump, play and socialize with other children and parents. Sun Oct 20 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Mon Oct 21 Video Yoga Classes 5:15 PM Mayo Curling Arena Yoga Videos are used for leading each class. Bring your own Yoga mat or borrow ours. Drop-ins are welcome. For more info call 996-2043 8979962043 Tue Oct 22 Mayo Sewing Nights 7:00 PM Yukon College Mayo Campus

OLD CROW

Thu Oct 17 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Sun Oct 20 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381 Mon Oct 21 Tourism Workshop Old Crow For anyone who would like to start a tourism related business or work in the sector. Contact Katherin Peter with Old Crow Development Corporation for more details. Tue Oct 22 Gym Night 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center

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 907-9832679 for more info. Wed Oct 16 SpinFlex 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 30 min. cycling- 25 min. resistance training-must be able to lunge & squat Skagway Wed Oct 16 Open Hang Arial Practice 7:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Playful practice that combines acrobatics and yoga. Wed Oct 16 Back & Hip Yoga 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed Oct 16 Playgroup 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Available to children 1 yr and older. Space is limited, sign up in front lobby. Many parents supply snacks for their child. Wed Oct 16 Brown Bag Lunch Series - Behavioral & Emotional Health Topics 12:00 PM Dahl Memorial Clinic Bring your lunch, and join John Hischer, LCSW every other Wednesday, topics being presented are: Anger Management, Sexual Assault & Harassment Prevention. Wed Oct 16 Group Cycling w/Therese 12:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre A fun low impact cardiovascular workout with great music that uses endurance, intervals, hills, drills and rythym to burn fat. Wed Oct 16 SpinYOGA 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed Oct 16 Group Cycling w/Cindy & Emily 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed Oct 16 Playgroup 5:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Available to children 1 yr and older. Space is limited, sign up in front lobby. Many parents supply snacks for their child. Wed Oct 16 The Nude & Rude Revue Presents: Guilty Pleasures! 8:00 PM Skagway Brewing Co. Skagway’s very own burlesque troupe, The Nude & Rude Revue, brings more debauchery and merriment than ever before! Tickets at the door. Thu Oct 17 Vinyasa Yoga 8:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu Oct 17 Senior Chair Based Weight Training 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors. Thu Oct 17 Playgroup 5:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Available to children 1 yr and older. Space is

limited, sign up in front lobby. Many parents supply snacks for their child. Thu Oct 17 Celebrate Recovery Meal & Fellowship Time 5:30 PM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our lives. Thu Oct 17 Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri Oct 18 Skagway 2030 Comp Plan Community Open House 6:00 PM Elks Lodge Skagway Drop in & explore our activity stations. Write a Haiku about Skagway. Winner gets $50. Weigh in on future growth along the Klondike Highway. Elk burgers being served. Fri Oct 18 Jeopardy Game Show 8:00 PM Happy Endings Questions range from local news, events & residents to global music, entertainment, pop culture & more. Sat Oct 19 Bacon Festival 3:00 PM Happy Endings Submit your best bacon recipe & compete for the BEST dish! Bacon lovers can taste entries & vote on their favorite bacon dish. Sat Oct 19 Aeroponic Farm Open House 4:00 PM Skagway Brewing Co. Staff will be on hand to answer questions & inform you about the first season.. Sat Oct 19 Pancake Breakfast 8:00 AM Skagway Fire Department Hang out with Skagway’s finest first responders! Serving pancakes and all the fixings! Sat Oct 19 Raven Reads: Family Storytime 10:30 AM Skagway Public Library Stories, songs & more, explore the new collection of Tlingit, Haida & Tsimshian storybooks with us. Sat Oct 19 Hatha Yoga with Gillian 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Gentle yoga for all ability levels. Sat Oct 19 Presbyterian Pumpkin Patch 11:00 AM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway Take pictures, play a round on our fall themed mini-golf course. Enjoy some apple cider. Sat Oct 19 Group Cycling w/Emily 11:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat Oct 19 Bouncy House Fun Time! 1:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre A parent or guardian must accompany children 12 and under. Sat Oct 19 Fall Artisan Market 4:00 PM AB (Arctic Brotherhood) Hall Discover the creativity of Skagway’s artists, browse crafts, baking, and much more. Sat Oct 19 Open Hang Arial Practice 5:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Playful practice that combines acrobatics and yoga. Sun Oct 20 Printmaking with Tina Cyr 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM Skagway Traditional Council Learn the joy & fun of happy accidents. All supplies included. No experience needed. Sign up in advance at (907) 612-0691 or misstinacyr@gmail.com. Ages 12& Up. Sun Oct 20 Fall Fest Skagway History reading: Skagway - City of the New Century 2:00 PM Skagway Public Library Join author Jeff Brady and learn about the exploits of the Alpine Club & early entertainers. Sun Oct 20 Undo and Renew Gentle Yoga 3:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun Oct 20 Back & Hip Yoga 3:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon Oct 21 SpinFlex 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 30 min. cycling- 25 min. resistance training-must be able to lunge & squat Mon Oct 21 Restorative - Yin Yoga ALL Levels 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon Oct 21 Playgroup 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Available to children 1 yr and older. Space is limited, sign up in front lobby. Many parents supply snacks for their child. Mon Oct 21 Group Cycling w/Therese 12:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre A fun low impact cardiovascular workout with great music that uses endurance, intervals, hills, drills and rythym to burn fat. Mon Oct 21 SpinYOGA 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon Oct 21 Group Cycling w/Cindy & Emily 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon Oct 21 Playgroup 5:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Available to children 1 yr and older. Space is limited, sign up in front lobby. Many parents supply snacks for their child. Mon Oct 21 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 Oct 22 Mat Pilates 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles. Tue Oct 22 Vinyasa Yoga 8:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue Oct 22 Senior Chair Based Weight Training 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors. Tue Oct 22 Playgroup 5:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Available to children 1 yr and older. Space is limited, sign up in front lobby. Many parents supply snacks for their child. Tue Oct 22 Hatha Flow w. Foam Roller & Pinky Balls 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Hatha Flow practice followed by foam roller and pinky balls. Tue Oct 22 Hatha Yoga with Foam Rollers & Balls 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue Oct 22 Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre

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Wed Oct 16 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418

Wed Oct 16 Foot Wellness Clinic 1:30 PM Tagish Community Centre Wed Oct 16 Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday. Wed Oct 16 Tagish Community Association meeting 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Agenda posted at tagish.ca Thu Oct 17 Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling. Sat Oct 19 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Sun Oct 20 Pancake Breakfast with Sunday Morning Trivia: Tagish 9:30 AM Tagish Community Centre Third Sunday of every month 399-3407 recreation@ tagishyukon.org Sun Oct 20 Tagish Community Church of the Nazarene 4:00 PM Tagish Community Church of the Nazarene 6334903 tagishcc@gmail.com Tue Oct 22 Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling.

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Wed Oct 16 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 Oct 16 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 Oct 17 Live Music: Kerji Stephens & Justin Lacroix 7:30 PM George Johnston Museum As apart of the Home Routes tour, support these musicians and enjoy an evening at the museum. Drinks and light snacks will be served. Fri Oct 18 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 Oct 18 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 Oct 19 Volleyball 7:00 PM Teslin School Everyone welcome! Tue Oct 22 Yoga in the Mezzanine 5:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Every Tuesday, mats provided just bring your zen. 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Tue Oct 22 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 Oct 22 Volleyball 7:00 PM Teslin School Everyone welcome!

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Daily, Mondays to Fridays Youth Activity Club 3:15 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call the Rec Centre 536-8023 for more information. Wed Oct 16 Baby Sign Language 1:00 PM Watson Lake Family Centre Learn some basic signs to promote early communication between you and your baby. Please call 536-2125 for more info. Watson Lake Wed Oct 16 Well Being Wednesdays! 6:45 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre T’ai Chi, Qi gong, Yoga, Mediation. Drop-in rates apply. Thu Oct 17 Parents and Tots 10:00 AM Watson Lake Family Centre Join us in song, socializing, play and lots of giggles and fun. Thu Oct 17 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together! Thu Oct 17 Body Fit 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Fri Oct 18 Ask a Nurse 12:00 PM Watson Lake Family Centre This month’s Ask a Nurse will be focusing on Prenatal teachings. Pregnant, and new moms (and dads!) are encouraged to come share stories, and build new connections. Lunch will be provided. Fri Oct 18 Friday Night Adult Bowling League 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Enjoy a great evening on the lanes!! No experience is necessary! To register call or text 335-7979. Sat Oct 19 Ladies Time Out Breakfast 8:30 AM Andrea’s Hotel Come out for a relaxing time of inspiration, fun, and encouragement. For more information call Ruth Holt 536-7726 or Ruth Wilkinson at 536-4542” Sun Oct 20 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Mon Oct 21 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together! Mon Oct 21 Yukon’s 40 Developmental Assets Workshop 6:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Learn the assets to positive youth development. For more information call 456-5523. Tue Oct 22 Story Hour 10:30 AM Watson Lake Family Centre Read some books and have some fun! Snacks provided. Call 536-2125 for more info. Tue Oct 22 Infant Massage 1:15 PM Watson Lake Family Centre Infant massage, to improve bonding, sleeping periods, colic, and much more. Oil, snack and refreshments provided.Please call 536-2125 for more info. Tue Oct 22 Body Fit 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023

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Idiomatic Origins with Josephine Holmes

Here’s mud in your eye …

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Josephine explores the old saying getting mud in your eye

had cataract surgery; you know, where they pop out your lens and pop in a new and improved one. Out with the old, in with the new and all in a matter of minutes. The thought of a scalpel in my eye was a bit unnerving— heart-pounding, actually—as well it should be. After all, we’re not talking about a speck of dirt or even a bug in your eye. A scalpel. Merely the thought of anything in your eye is unnerving, right? Well, the surgery wasn’t all that bad. Didn’t feel a thing. And I wouldn’t be writing this, right now, without it, so for that I am grateful. Speaking of eyes, there’s a saying that always struck me as humorous or at least as lighthearted or well intended—”here’s mud in your eye.” But who says that anymore? I can’t recall when it was that I first heard the expression, but I do know that it was never said in my company. I imagine the modern equivalent of this expression to be a fist pump, perhaps a high five, or, as I have countered back, a high

thumb (so much easier on the hand). It’s a toast, like “Cheers!” or “Here’s to you!” But it doesn’t sound as friendly as these well wishes. After all, who wants mud in their eye and why would you wish that on anyone? The phrase is thought, perhaps, to have been bandied about by WWI soldiers, as they slogged in muddy trenches, but it is also thought, possibly, to be connected to horse racing, as thundering hooves kick up mud as they race. (Pity the unsuspecting horse-race enthusiast watching from the stands.) But, and perhaps more plausibly, others believe the phrase has a biblical origin … from the famous passage in John, chapter nine, where Jesus picked up some dirt, spat into it and then turned to the man who was born blind and said, “Here’s mud in your eye!” (I’m kidding, of course he didn’t say that.) In the biblical account, Jesus did spit into the dirt—with enough saliva to make mud—and then rubbed the mud on the man’s eyes. And, lo and behold, shortly thereafter, the blind

man could see. So, according to this possible origin, “Here’s mud in your eye” isn’t some unfortunate accident. It is, rather, a way of saying, “Cheers!” and “Here’s to your good health!” before sharing a toast with friends or family, one that is heard at family gatherings or during formal dinners, in a moment when conﬂicts are, if not forgotten, set aside and where camaraderie prevails. A moment when eyes meet and the punchy pat on the arm or the firm handshake are there in spirit, as glasses are raised—no matter the contents. Doesn’t matter. What matters is the spirit of the thing. So next time you are at such a gathering, why not raise your glass of cheer and wish your loved ones, friends and family, the best of health and happiness. Whatever you believe about the origin of this phrase, I take my leave with this parting wish for you: Here’s mud in your eye! Josephine is a freelance copy editor who enjoys writing prose and encouraging writers.

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The Community School Touring Program is accepting tour proposals from performers for the 2019/20 school year. All performance arts are welcome, including music, theatre and dance. The touring program aims to bring performances to students in Yukon communities they may not otherwise encounter, and preference is given to applications with an educational component. • Performers can apply for ﬁve different tour routes within the territory. (Tour dates are established by the performers and schools after routes have been awarded.) • Applications should include a description of the performance, a list of performers, preferred tour route and means of travel, as well as a detailed budget. • Complete application and budget guidelines (with tour routes) are available from Community School Touring Coordinator Keitha Clark, 332-1904 or communityschooltour@gmail.com • Proposals can be dropped off at Arts Underground/Yukon Art Society (located in the lower level of the Hougen Centre on Main Street) or emailed to communityschooltour@gmail.com APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, NOV. 1, 2019 Please note: This is a juried process.

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150 years of the Kohklux maps! Celebrate the legacy of the oldest known Indigenous maps of Alaska and Yukon. See the original small 1869 Kohklux Map and 1880 Kandik Map, on loan from Bancroft Library in California.

Join us for a celebration 150 years in the making! OCT 18 & 19, 2019 � Kohklux Map Potlatch Celebration and Travelling Exhibition at Da Kų Cultural Centre Free and open to all � Organized and hosted by Champagne and Aishihik First Nations. More information at cafn.ca/da-ku-cultural-centre OCT 24, 2019, 10am-4pm � Digital Preservation Workshop for Small and Medium-sized Institutions at Yukon Archives � Limited spaces available. OCT 24, 2019, 7-9pm � Opening Reception for Our Trails Bring Us Together Exhibit & Conference at Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre Free and open to all � Exhibit closes NOV 15. OCT 25-27, 2019 � Our Trails Bring Us Together Conference at Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre Fri & Sat 9am-5pm & Sun 9am-12pm. Registration: $80-$180, various single- and multi-day options available. OCT 26, 2019, 6-9pm � Anniversary Celebration Gala & Feast at Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre Featuring performances by the Dakwäkäda Dancers, Hän Singers, and other Indigenous artists. $60/$50 for registered conference delegates

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