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for the community support she’s received. She said locals have truly been at the heart of the sustainability of the business. Cultured Fine Cheese sees increased visitors during the holidays and from June to August. The additional floor space that accompanied a move in November 2018 has allowed Daley to welcome and assist more customers. She feels honoured that many of her regular customers introduce their visitors to the shop with a good measure of homegrown pride. The shop’s most successful sellers include Swiss cave-aged Gruyère, and Canadian classics such as Appletree smoked cheddar and Lindsay clothbound cheddar. Depending on the season, the shop can have anywhere from 100 to 125 varieties available from importers in Canada and Europe. Some suppliers

even hand-deliver their goods. “A big highlight of 2019 was having the opportunity and honour to feature Klondike Valley creamy cheese from Dawson,” said Daley. Varied suppliers allow the shop to offer a broad selection that has increased since the November expansion. This, in turn, has increased sales. The oil and vinegar bar has become a draw and the diversified selection includes cheese and many accompaniments from sweets to savouries, local to import. Cultured Fine Cheese has become a specialty shop that offers the necessary ingredients for a fabulous meal and the perfect snack. Erika Serviss-Low is the current What’s Up Yukon Editor. She is happy to see the mountains and hear Yukoners’ stories.

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Inside Didee’s Purse You’ll find his knife. You’ll find his Bible. You’ll find his matches. You’ll find his rope. You’ll find his pipe. You’ll find his snuff. You’ll find his cup. You’ll find his bandana. You’ll find his Vicks. You’ll find his candle. You’ll find his rosin. You’ll find his snares. You’ll find his traps.

You’ll find his fish hooks. You’ll find his gloves. You’ll find his coins. You’ll find his feather. You’ll find his comb. You’ll find his moose caller. You’ll find his file. You’ll find his awl. You’ll find Didoo’s love letters.

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What’s Inside Cultured Fine Cheese.............. 2 Didee/Didoo.......................... 3 40 Developmental Assets.......... 4 Grey Matters......................... 5 Heraldry............................... 7 Yukon See it Here................... 7 Seasonal Recipes.................. 10 Skills Yukon: Profile Bell Laosomboon.............. 11 Hair Freezing Contest............ 12 Living With Wildlife .............. 15 Winnipeg Beading Exhibition... 16 Brian Horton Profile ............. 22

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ver wonder why some young people grow up without difficulty while others struggle? Think back to your childhood and teen years and reflect on the structures, activities and relationships that contributed to who you are today. Were there key people or experiences that were in your life at just the right time to help you find a positive path forward? Does your child have several caring adults around them who can help build those similar experiences today? Based on research by The Search Institute of Minnesota, there are 40 factors that are essential to young people’s success. These 40 developmental assets include traits, values and experiences that all young people need to be healthy and successful, and to reach their full potential. Many youth-centred programs throughout the Yukon are currently using these assets to build programs for young people, but we also have a responsibility as individuals to build good things for young people so they are on a good path. They say it takes a village to raise a child. We need to ask ourselves, what are each of us doing as villagers? The 40 developmental assets are common sense things that all young people need. They are grounded in more than 25 years of research on child and adolescent development, risk prevention and resilience. Regardless of gender, ethnic heritage, economic situation, or geographic location, the more of these assets young people have, the more likely they are to thrive, make healthy choices

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Yukon’s 40 developmental asset model is grouped into these categories: • External • Support • Empowerment • Boundaries and expectations • Constructive use of time • Internal • Commitment to learning • Positive values • Social competencies • Positive identity build these internal assets through the positive relationships they create with children and youth. Every interaction we have with young people has the potential to change how they see themselves and their future. The Yukon’s 40 developmental asset model is not a program, but a mindset. Increasing assets will improve the lives of Yukon’s young people by enhancing their health, education, and physical and mental well-being. We can all build assets for young people by simply having a positive relationship with them. To download a copy of the “Yukonized” asset list, visit Yukon.ca/40assets. Angela Krueger is a community champion of the 40 developmental assets and is the executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yukon.

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another is too old to do something and sets a limit on activity, appearance, or relationship, that’s ageism. It can apply to young as well as old. I admit I’ve been guilty of thinking “oh no, another senior moment,” or “I’m losing it.” When I’ve forgotten to do something, I have used those phrases. Who says that people 30 or 40 years younger than me are never forgetful? Maybe I’ve forgotten to do something because I’ve had a very busy schedule, or perhaps it wasn’t a priority for me. Granted, if it occurs regularly, or others often notice it, maybe it is an issue and I’ll get it checked out. In the meantime, I’ll continue to make to-do lists, update my calendar daily and practice being mindful—being here and now and

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wanting to appear younger because society tends to devalue olders and believe that old people are a burden on society. In fact, olders continue to contribute to the community as volunteers, leaders, caregivers, paid employees, taxpayers and consumers. Their contributions have often not been measured and, although they contribute economically, they also provide their skills, experience and knowledge for many of the nonprofit and recreational groups in communities. Many olders internalize this ageism and don’t believe they have any right to ask for help, question those in authority, or speak up when they have been harmed. As Applewhite suggests, we need a radical age movement. She encourages some of the following actions: Challenge ageism and reject demeaning stereotypes in ourselves, in friends and relatives, in practices, policies and organizations. Recognize we’re all an “old person in training” and create new models that break down barriers to full participation at all stages of life. Inspire and help develop caring communities that bring together generations offering their gifts at all ages. Recognize our own mortality by bringing death and dying out of the closet. I support Applewhite’s idea that “age pride is for everyone.” She suggests it’s time for “we’re old, we’re bold, behold!” to join the playlist of social movements. Lillian Nakamura Maguire, a retired rural Whitehorse resident, enjoys writing plays, personal essays and haiku, and exploring other creative expressions.

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Whitehorse EVENTS ART SHOWS Thu Feb 27 Sinuous Lines: Work in Progress Showing and Artist’s Talk 7:00 PM Pioneer Hotel An evolution of her previous installation Ecologies of Intimacy, interdisciplinary art that uses a combination of writing, visual art and performance to create a unique audience experience. Until Feb 29 Celebrating Winter: Highlights from the Yukon Archives Arts Underground Highlights winter festivals, celebrations, sporting events and traditional pastimes. See how Yukoners remedy cabin fever and celebrate the long winter season. 667-8061 Until Feb 29 100 Sleepless Nights by Janet Patterson Arts Underground Made from discarded toilet paper rolls – personify the thoughts, worries, and fears that inhabit our brains and grow ever stronger during the night hours. Until Feb 29 Civilisations fabriquées by Association franco-yukonnaise Arts Underground A collection of characters, artifacts, images, rituals and stories that represent societies, sometimes imagined out of thin air and sometimes drawn from international folklore. Until Sun Mar 1 Wild in the City by Linda Leon Yukon Artists at Work Gallery Wild in the City is a collection of animal themed paintings and drawings by artist, Linda Leon. Until Wed Apr 1 Natural Connections Yukon College View new Acquisitions to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection Until Fri Apr 3 True North Strong and Free - Amber Church Hilltop Bistro Yukon College Features ten mixed media pieces made up of layered ink and watercolour works some augmented with polymer clay and resin to engage the viewer from different angles and to break through the natural barrier between the work and outside world.

LIVE MUSIC Wed Feb 26 Whitewater Wednesday 6:00 PM Town & Mountain Hotel Longtime Local jam night hosted by Peggy Hanifan Wed Feb 26 Karaoke with DJ Carlo 8:00 PM The Local Bar Dance, hip hop, top 40 and everything in-between.. Wed Feb 26 Hillbilly Wednesday with Railroad Tye 8:30 PM Paddy’s Juke Joint A journey into the depths of folk/ country/blues. Thu Feb 27 Joe Loutchan 7:00 PM 98 Hotel Thu Feb 27 Great Lake Swimmers 7:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre Award winning Canadian folk-roots music artist perform. Tickets online or at the door. Thu Feb 27 Karaoke with DJ Carlo 8:00 PM The Local Bar Dance, hip hop, top 40 and everything in-between.. Thu Feb 27 The Interstellar Blues Jam 8:30 PM Paddy’s Juke Joint Listen and jam with local blues folk. Fri Feb 28 Steve Slade 6:00 PM The Cut Off Restaurant Steve Slade entertainment, for reservations call 6687800 Fri Feb 28 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat Feb 29 Dana Jennejohn & The Bennett Sun 6:00 PM The Cut Off Restaurant Reservations are recommended call 668-7800 Sat Feb 29 Musica Intima 8:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre An exclusive talk with the artists, Internationally renowned for our impeccable musicianship and unique perspective on ensemble singing. Tickets online or at the door. Sat Feb 29 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat Feb 29 Leap Year DJ Dance Party 9:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Tickets online or at the door. Sun Mar 1 Sunday Jazz Jam with Anne Turner 6:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Open to all levels of jazz experience - come join in on your favourite tunes! Email Anne jassyanne@icloud.com for more info. Sun Mar 1 Jam Session 6:00 PM 98 Hotel Bring your instrument and have fun! Sun Mar 1 Home Routes Concert: Betse & Clarke 7:00 PM North of Ordinary Experience Center This duo from Kansas City, Missouri has its roots in Ozark old time music, honoring traditional songs and tunes that resonate with human experience. Wed Mar 4 Whitewater Wednesday 6:00 PM Town & Mountain Hotel Longtime Local jam night hosted by Peggy Hanifan Wed Mar 4 Karaoke with DJ Carlo 8:00 PM The Local Bar Dance, hip hop, top 40 and everything in-between.. Wed Mar 4 Hillbilly Wednesday with Railroad Tye 8:30 PM Paddy’s Juke Joint A journey into the depths of folk/ country/blues.

GENERAL EVENTS Tue Feb 4 - Sun Mar 1 Blind Date With A Book Until Sun Mar 1 Blind Date With A Book Whitehorse Public Library Pick out a “secret” book from our cart that intrigues you and opens your eyes to something new. Afterwards reading the book, fill in a comment card and put it in a ballot box for a prize. Wed Feb 26 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Wed Feb 26 Chess Night 5:00 PM Paddy’s Juke Joint All levels welcome, bring your favourite board.

Wed Feb 26 Legion Texas Hold ‘Em 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 667-2802 Wed Feb 26 WayBack Wednesday Storytelling: Black History Month 7:00 PM MacBride Museum Talks by Edgar Musonda, Peggy D’orsay, and MacBride staff about different aspects of Black History in the Yukon. Wed Feb 26 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Wed Feb 26 Hump Day Trivia 8:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Thu Feb 27 Exploring Justice: Our Way 9:00 AM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Featuring speakers and presenters working at various levels of the youth and adult justice systems including First Nations and grassroots service providers. Register online. Thu - Sat 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 Feb 27 Chess Corner 6:30 PM Yukon College Chess played in room A2101, beginners welcome, welcome to bring your own ‘lucky’ board. Everyone is welcome to sit in on this game of strategy. Thu Feb 27 Kombucha & Other Fermented Drinks 6:30 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Learn to make healthy fizzy brews with three different mother culters: tibicos, jun + kombucha. Call 334-6627 ore email harvester@ nomadicharvests.com for more info or to register. Thu Feb 27 Uke On Ukulele Club! 7:00 PM Porter Creek Secondary School Email us at ukeonukuleleclub@gmail. com for more information. Thu Feb 27 Christ Church Cathedral Choir Practice 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral Fri Feb 28 Fermented Foodies The Boreal “Culture Club” 5:30 PM Whitehorse, Yukon Come eat, share and chat about fermented foods! Email katherine@ takesguts.ca for information. Fri Feb 28 Sake Fest 6:00 PM Kwanlin Dun First Nation Sake tasting event, email jcayukon@gmail.com for more information. Fri Feb 28 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 Feb 29 Legion Crib 2:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All local and national legion members as well as signed in guests welcome! Come play crib. Registration closes at 2:25 pm 667-2802 Sat Feb 29 Graduation Regalia Making Program 4:00 PM Northern Cultural Expressions Society Materials and supplies, instruction, snacks and bus tickets. To register please call 633-4186 or email programcoord@ northernculture.org Sat Feb 29 Comedy at the Guild - Anthony Trombetta 8:00 PM The Guild Hall A hometown hero who started comedy at the Guild 15 yrs ago, and he makes his triumphant return to the stage where it all started, buy tickets online or at the door. Sun Mar 1 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 Mar 1 Life Drawing Drop-in 7:00 PM Arts Underground Life Drawing is every first Sunday of the Month and is non-instructional. Andew Sharp is the host. A live model will pose each session. Cost is $5/ hour to help pay for the model. Mon Mar 2 Free drop-in computer labs 10:00 AM Yukon Learn Free Drop-In Computer Lab for Self Directed Studies A tutor/Instructor will be available on site to assist you. 867-668-6280 or toll free: 888-668-6280 Fax: 867-633-4576 Mon Mar 2 Dance Improv 12:00 PM The Old Fire Hall Open to anyone who is interested in dance and wants a little exercise during the day. Mon Mar 2 Legion Scrabble Meet 1:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 667-2802 Mon Mar 2 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 Mar 2 Euchre Night 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All local and national legion members welcome! 667-2802 Mon Mar 2 Burlesque Class with Chérie Coquette 7:30 PM The Old Fire Hall Learn the classic art of the Burlesque. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. To register, email at cheriecoquettecabaret@gmail.com Tue Mar 3 Heraldry and Military Genealogy Presentations 2:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Presentations on Heraldry and one on Military Genealogy, tracing the records of military family members. Everyone welcome, call 667-2800 for more info. Tue Mar 3 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 Mar 3 10 Card Crib 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For members or signed in guests. Have some fun on a Tuesday night and play 10 card crib! Tue Mar 3 Basic and Beginners Ukulele Group 7:00 PM Porter Creek Secondary School Email us at ukeonukuleleclub@gmail.com for more information.

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Wed Mar 4 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Wed Mar 4 Trapper Training Workshops 4:00 PM Pelly Crossing Take the training required for a trapping licence. For more information email ryan.sealy@gov. yk.ca Wed Mar 4 Chess Night 5:00 PM Paddy’s Juke Joint All levels welcome, bring your favourite board. Wed Mar 4 Screen Printing 101 6:00 PM Arts Underground Learn about equipment, tools and materials used for screen-printing and how to properly maintain each. To register, call 667-4080. Wed Mar 4 A Night for Nature 6:00 PM Waterfront Station Dinner and auction will help us raise funds to continue our work to protect the calving grounds of the Porcupine caribou herd, Tickets online or at the CPAWS office. 393-8080 Wed Mar 4 Legion Texas Hold ‘Em 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 667-2802 Wed Mar 4 Drinking with Scissors Craft Party 7:00 PM North of Ordinary Experience Center Some springinspired crafts. All materials and tools are provided. Craft kits will be sold at the door on a first-come, firstserved basis. Wed Mar 4 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Wed Mar 4 Hump Day Trivia 8:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room

KIDS & FAMILIES Wed Feb 26 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 Feb 26 Baby Chit Chat 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre Birth - 18 months, Relaxed parent-baby time with songs, rhymes & play along with discussion of parenting topics. Call 668-6535 for more info. Wed Feb 26 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 Feb 26 Family Free Play Drop In 12:30 PM Family Literacy Centre Free play and fun child-parent activities, including puzzles, crafts, play dough, painting and more. Call 668-8698 for more details. Thu Feb 27 Family Free Play Drop In 12:30 PM Family Literacy Centre Free play and fun child-parent activities, including puzzles, crafts, play dough, painting and more. Call 668-8698 for more details. Thu Feb 27 CGC Youth Rec Drop-in 7:00 PM Canada Games Centre Held in the Kids Club Room, Ages: 10 - 18, Snacks provided.Transportation available. Call 3348718 or email courtney.terriah@kdfn.net for more info. Fri Feb 28 Preschool Drop-in Gymnastics 10:00 AM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Silly songs and preschool free play, call 668-4794 for more information. Fri Feb 28 Parent-Child Mother Goose 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Discover the power of songs, rhymes and stories as a positive parenting tool. Ages newborn - 5 yrs old. Call 322-5990 to register. Fri Feb 28 Fun with Felt 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre All ages, felt games, songs and stories. Call 6686535 for more info. Fri Feb 28 Family Free Play Drop In 12:30 PM Family Literacy Centre Free play and fun child-parent activities, including puzzles, crafts, play dough, painting and more. Call 668-8698 for more details. Fri Feb 28 After School Youth Recreation 3:15 PM Nàkwät’à Kų̀ (KDFN’s potlatch house) A variety of games and activities both indoor and outdoor. Call 3348728 for more info. Fri Feb 28 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 Feb 28 Girls Club 7:30 PM Bethany Church Call 6684877 for more information. Sat Feb 29 Swim for Life 10:00 AM Canada Games Centre Indigenous youth ages 8-18 swim lessons, swim certifications & access to lifeguard certification. Call 250-809-3272 for more info. Sat Feb 29 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 Feb 29 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 Feb 29 Family Drop In 3:30 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Drop in for families and caregivers, call 668-4794 for more info. Sat Feb 29 Warhammer Kill Team Tournament 5:30 PM Titan Gaming Cafe 100 Point Army with command roster using the Core and Elite books matched play missions. Sun Mar 1 Pioneer Format - Magic:The Gathering 1:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Weekly MTG Pioneer Format Cards starting from Return to Ravnica forward - Banned

Cards: Fetch Lands Mon Mar 2 Preschool Drop-in Gymnastics 10:00 AM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Silly songs and preschool free play, call 668-4794 for more information. Mon Mar 2 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 Mar 2 Family Free Play Drop In 12:30 PM Family Literacy Centre Free play and fun child-parent activities, including puzzles, crafts, play dough, painting and more. Call 668-8698 for more details. Mon Mar 2 Puppy Preschool Classes 6:30 PM Wise Canine Training 335-2919 Positive reinforcement training methods from Certified Dog Trainer, Michelle Wieser. Call for more info. Tue Mar 3 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 Mar 3 1,2,3 Craft with Me 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre All ages, Songs, stories and a different craft each week. Call 668-8698 for more details. Tue Mar 3 Family Free Play Drop In 12:30 PM Family Literacy Centre Free play and fun child-parent activities, including puzzles, crafts, play dough, painting and more. Call 668-8698 for more details. Tue Mar 3 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 Mar 3 Swim for Life 3:45 PM Canada Games Centre Indigenous youth ages 8-18 swim lessons, swim certifications & access to lifegaurd certification. Call 250-809-3272 for more info. Wed Mar 4 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 Mar 4 Baby Chit Chat 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre Birth - 18 months, Relaxed parent-baby time with songs, rhymes & play along with discussion of parenting topics. Call 668-6535 for more info. Wed Mar 4 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 Mar 4 Family Free Play Drop In 12:30 PM Family Literacy Centre Free play and fun child-parent activities, including puzzles, crafts, play dough, painting and more. Call 668-8698 for more details.

MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS Wed Feb 26 Community Workshop - Creating Original Performance Material 6:00 PM Pioneer Hotel Focus on the relationship between writing and performance for developing your own creative work. No experience necessary. Email nicole.schafenacker@gmail.com for more info. Wed Feb 26 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 Feb 26 Mitt Making Workshop 9:00 AM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Call 633-7680 to register. Snacks, lunch and refreshments provided. Wed Feb 26 Public Talk & Student Opportunity Info Session 1:00 PM Yukon College Learn about shipboard sampling in the Canadian Arctic, how air, water, sediment and zooplankton are sampled for contaminants and microplastics? Held in the Class Glass Wed Feb 26 Seniors Action Yukon Meeting 1:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library SAY wants to hear from members about other issues we should consider looking into. Light refreshments will be available. For more info email sractionyk@gmail.com. Wed Feb 26 Bachelor of Social Work Info Sessions 5:00 PM Yukon College Learn about the program’s admission requirements, learning objectives and expected outcomes, email djennejohn@yukoncollege.yk.ca or call 668-8845. Sessions held in Room A2103. Thu Feb 27 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 Feb 27 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. Dropins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@ gmail.com Thu Feb 27 Legion General Meetings 7:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 667-2802 Sat Feb 29 Art of Managing Your Career 9:00 AM Arts Underground For indigenous artists working in all disciplines, visual artists, writers, dancers, theatre artists and managing the many aspects of their career. Register online or call 667.4080 for more info. Sat Feb 29 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 Feb 29 A Wetlands Evening 6:00 PM Hellaby Hall Presentation and Panel discussion about the state of wetlands in the Yukon. Mon Mar 2 Demystifying Funding and Financing for your Business 6:00 PM Northlight Innovation Panel-style workshop is designed to help you better understand the different types of funding and financing options that are available for different business needs and stages. Register online. Mon Mar 2 Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Meeting 7:00 PM Emergency Measures Organisation BDG Prospective hams are welcome. Tue Mar 3 U.S. Pop-Up Consulate 10:00 AM Whitehorse Public Library Consulate staff will accept passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad applications and provide notarial services. All services require an appointment and a fee. Email VancouverACS@state.gov by March 2 for appointments and questions. Tue Mar 3 Executive Meeting 5:15 PM Sport Yukon We produce many newsletters a year, plan and lead river trips, organize the annual whitewater rodeo, and are the Yukon’s sport governing body for flatwater and slalom racing. Tue Mar 3 Beginner’s Sewing: Totes! 6:00 PM Yukonstruct Innovation Hub Draft a tote bag onto cotton fabric, cut it out and sew it up in one evening, Register online or email for more info. Tue Mar 3 Robotics North AGM and Members Meeting 6:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library Meeting will take place in the Meeting room (Downstairs), and will be followed by a general members meeting to discuss new business. Tues Mar 3 Fly Tying Fundamentals 7:00 PM Westmark Whitehorse This 5-week series covers the fundamentals of tying your own flies. Participants will need to bring their own supplies. Register online. 334-3661 Wed Mar 4 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 Mar 4 Future Skills Regional Sounding Tour 8:00 AM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre A brief introduction to the Future Skills Centre’s mandate and objectives, voice your thoughts and ideas in small group conversations about how the Future Skills Centre. Wed Mar 4 Making Memorable Content - from SpokeWell Communications 9:00 AM Northlight Innovation Get serious about understanding what it takes to create amazing content! Register online or email hello@spokewell.ca for more info. Wed Mar 4 FASD Housing Symposium 1:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre We want to hear your stories about finding housing in Yukon. Free snacks and drinks.

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Seasonal Recipes with Sydney Keddy INGREDIENTS

Pork trotter with star anise and soy sauce

tender bits of meat. This version is salty and savory and sweet and makes all those different textures

❑ 1 onion, chopped ❑ 1 pork trotter, halved ❑ 1 star anise ❑ 2 bay leaves ❑ 1/2 cup soy sauce ❑ 1/2 cup white vinegar ❑ 2 tbsp sugar ❑ 1 tbsp salt ❑ 1 tsp black pepper ❑ 1-1/2 cups water ❑ Cooked rice, to serve cilantro, to ❑ Chopped serve

the focus of the dish.

❑ Sesame seeds, to serve

igs’ feet can be a lot to prepare if you get them straight from the farmer. They’re often a bit hairy and dirty and need to be scalded and scrubbed. If you get them from a reputable butcher (like Tum Tums near Takhini, where these are from) they come clean, halved and

ready to work with. This means that all you’ve really got to do is assemble the ingredients and shred the cooked feet once they’re done. Trotters are all about texture—chewy tendon, soft braised skin,

Pork trotters

Chopped onion

Ready for the oven

Trotters off the bone

Pork trotter with star anise and soy sauce METHOD

Set oven at 325 degrees. Place chopped onion in an oven-safe dish and place trotters, star anise and bay leaves on top. Pour soy sauce, white vinegar and water over trotters. Sprinkle sugar, salt and pepper over top. Cover with a tight-fitting lid (or foil) and place in the oven, flipping trotters every hour or so, until tender when pricked with a knife. This should take between 3 and 4 hours.

2 all the bones from the trotters and place meat, skin and bits of tendon back into

Remove the trotters from the cooking liquid. When cool enough to handle, remove

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Getting on the Wrench

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Meet: Bell Laosomboon Age: 27 Trade: Cook Current workplace: Yukon College

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“The best part of my trade is the dynamics involved,” said Laosomboon

hat motivated you to get into this career?

Growing up in Thailand gives someone an appreciation for food. Like in any culture that is food-centered, you learn from an early age to appreciate the composition of various dishes. As a kid, I always wanted to cook and get better at it. Back then I never thought of it as a career; however, it was a passion that I wanted to pursue. Upon moving to Canada, I gained a new understanding of trades and the status associated with having one. Realizing that being a cook is a valuable career goal was exciting news. I could take my passion to a new level.

Was there a class in secondary school that helped you be more proficient at the work you do now? My secondary school functioned differently from the schools in Canada. Instead of covering a broad range of subjects, you specialize in an area. My focus at the time was in accounting which was a respectable profession in Thailand at that time. Unfortunately, none of my courses in secondary

It has been a simple transition to go from work to school and back again. I lucked out and was offered an intern position at Yukon College, working in the same kitchen that I went to school. This was highly advantageous for me, as I did not have to overcome a new learning curve. (I) was already familiar with the system. I found this allowed me to focus more on what I was doing at work. What is the best part of being in your trade? The best part of my trade is the dynamics involved. Although it may apply to other trades as well, I find that cooking has so many opportunities. There is so much variation that no two days need to be the same if I choose. Endless combinations of ingredients and processes make each meal an exciting adventure in itself. There is so much history and culture involved that I could only just scratch the surface in a lifetime of cooking. I find cooking goes hand in hand with another passion of mine, travel. The more I explore the world and keep my mindset in my trade, the more I will learn about it. What does a regular day look like for you in your job? During a typical day I start early and finish early relative to other professions. In the morning I focus on prep for breakfast. Meals must

If you met someone who was looking at getting a job in the trades, what piece of advice would you give them? I would tell them that the most important aspect when picking a trade is to get involved in the one you are most passionate about. Don’t just do what your friends are doing for the sake of socializing. If you want to succeed, you need to care about what you are doing. If you care about what you are doing, you will be driven to learn more. The more you learn, the more you will care. It is a positive feedback loop that will guarantee success and happiness. How has your trade made your life better? My trade has made my life better in multiple ways. Firstly, it gives me the opportunity to follow my passion on a daily basis. What better way to live than to be required by your employer to do the things you love? Another aspect is my development of skill and ability over time. As I learn more at work, I am able to bring those skills home and share them with friends and family. I also have noticed a significant increase in my self-confidence. As time goes on, I

am more confident in my abilities and make an effort to show others my talents. Finally, this trade has offered me financial stability. I am very pleased knowing I can support myself through dedication to my trade. My trade takes care of me.

for cooking. This was a superb opportunity to meet individuals with similar interests. I learned a lot about myself and my drive to become a Red Seal (chef) has only grown since. It was a challenging event for me to train for and I appreciated every moment. A big thank you to my instructor, Ryan C., and my friend and skills competition alumni, Terresa K., without whom I would not have achieved as much as I did.

What is the most interesting thing you have worked on? The most interesting event I took part in was the Skills Canada competition. In 2018, I competed in the National Skills Competition

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As my interest was developed in my past, there are also key individuals that helped fuel my interests. In particular, my grandmother. She was a skillful cook who supplied the family with a plethora of dishes on the daily. As her food brought joy to the family, I aspire to bring joy to others through cooking.

What was it like to go to postsecondary school and work at the same time?

be ready for students upon the opening of the cafeteria in the morning. Following this is prep for lunch period. These meals are also served in the cafeteria. I sometimes spend time organizing/developing menu items for the cafeteria or the bistro, which is an in-house restaurant. When the opportunity arises, I will help the cook students with tasks and through advisement.

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Frozen Fever Takhini Hot Pools hair freezing contest offers more than $10,000 in prizes

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Reuse, recycle and refreeze

Freezing in all directions

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hen we moved to the Yukon, nearly six years ago, one of the pictures from Takhini Hot Pools Hair Freezing Contest had gone viral and my friend said, “I hope you are doing this.” I’ve since learned that the annual competition has been around since 2011. The prizes have increased in value each winter. This year, they’ve reached such great heights (the value of all prizes totals more than $10,000) that 2020 has garnered more submissions than ever before. The five categories for competition this year include best male,

best female, best group, Nongshim’s people’s choice and Tim Hortons most creative. The winner for each category will receive $2,000, an unlimited pass for the current year, and some passes for the new hot springs facility, which begins construction later this year. To enter the contest, go to the Takhini Hot Pools when the temperature is below -20 C. Pay regular admission and, once you’ve perfected your hairstyle, ring a doorbell to have a staff member take your photo. Before you leave the pools, sign up in the lobby to officially enter.

“For every entry into the contest five packs of Nongshim’s instant noodles will be donated to the Whitehorse Food Bank and Tim Hortons has agreed to donate a portion of each entry fee into the hot springs to The Outreach Van.” The contest runs until March. Vote online. All winners will be announced April 1. Erika Serviss-Low loves seeing the mountains and hearing Yukoneers’ stories.

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Weekend symposium brings together beaders from across Canada by Nicole Bauberger

Museum and Library, the University of Winnipeg, and the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG). At the WAG, I met the new assistant curator of Inuit art, Jocelyn Piirainen (the first Inuk in this position) and saw some breathtaking Inuit beading. There were more presentations than I can do justice to here, but here are a selection. On Friday we heard about the Manitoba Museum’s scholar-inresidence program. This sum-

teresting to meet them in person and hear about the dynamics behind this internet sensation. On Saturday, Amber Sandy talked about a wonderful project she led through the Native Canadian Centre in Toronto that brought seniors and elders into dialogue around objects in the centre’s collection. To begin with, they met twice a week for eight months, but the relationship and learning continued from there. After lunch, Whitehorse re-

curators Sherry Farrell Racette, Cathy Mattes and Michelle LaVallee. They are developing a large show of beadwork for the MacKenzie Art Gallery in Regina, opening November 2021. Together, they talked about their research for the exhibition, including a visit to the Santa Fe Art Market. They encourage Indigenous beadwork artists to send them images of their work. On Sunday, there was a presentation by Tsiigehtchic’s Margaret Nazon, famous for her celestial beadwork based on images from the Hubble Space Telescope. Nazon painted a vivid picture of her world and art practice, including personally witnessed history of how beadwork as an artform evolved in the McKenzie Delta. She also talked about how her unconventional work interacts with expectations of more traditional beading. After lunch, the conference concluded with a tour of the Manitoba Museum’s stellar beadwork collection with curator, Dr. Maureen Matthews, who welcomes its use for research, especially as part of a project of decolonization. There was also a visit with beading artists at the ManiMontreal curator Lori Beavis (left) and Winnipeg-based Métis artist Jennine toba Métis Federation. Krauchi with a dog blanket beaded Kitigan Zibi artist Jobena Petonoquot There is talk of another gathering durby her mother Jenny Meyer. Krauchi enjoy the beadwork collection at the ing the run of the ‘big assembled this. It was featured in Manitoba Craft Council Gallery. The Craft show’ of beadwork First American Art Magazine Council was a partner on the symposium at the MacKenzie Art Gallery in Regina, which is slated to mer program welcomes young searcher Dr. Ukjese van Kampen open in November of 2021. Indigenous scholars to spend in- offered a clear and animated This symposium aimed to develop tensive time with the beadwork version of the history of Yukon scholarship about beading. Nevercollection. They often create a floral beading patterns, which was theless, many people’s hands replica or original piece in refer- well-received by the audience. beaded busily as they listened to ence to their observations and de- There was also a presentation from presentations. Aileen Malcolm is a velop ideas through this process. In the afternoon, the Brandon Beading Babes, a beading group that makes its home at Brandon University, spanned the stage with tables. They sat, beaded and each told their stories. Nalakwis is the beadwork artist behind the #beadthisinyourstle.challenge. They talked about how that idea started and gained its own life. It was in-

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ast year there was a beading conference in Toronto. It was organized in conjunction with Beads They’re Sewn So Tight, an exhibition of contemporary beadwork curated by Lisa Myers at the National Textile Museum. I heard a lot of people say they wished they could go, especially around the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre Sewing Group. This year, there was a beading symposium in Manitoba—

Tsiigehtchic artist Margaret Nazon with her cosmos-inspired beadwork after her presentation on Mackenzie Delta beadwork

Ziigimineshin Winnipeg 2020. The event took place from Feb. 6 to 9. I attended, partly in order to report back to interested Yukoners who were unable to make it. The first presenter, Métis beadworker, Jennine Krauchi, has spent years studying the collection of beadwork at the Manitoba Museum by making replicas. She screened a short film about the installation of the 20-foot tall octopus bag commissioned for the Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg, which she created and beaded with her mother, Jenny Meyer. After that, I viewed beadwork in collections at the Manitoba Craft

bead artist from Nipigon, Ontario. Her First Nation, the Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek, supported her in coming. She came hoping to learn beading techniques. She found people who shared their techniques with her informally in the context of the conference, so she returned home satisfied. If you’d like more information, come share some tea at Arts Underground on Feb. 28 at 5 p.m. I will present my notes from the presentations in more detail and share more pictures, especially details of the beadwork from the collections.

Nicole Bauberger is a painter, writer and performer living in Whitehorse. She is one of our Original 12 writers and has contributed to What’s Up Yukon since our first issue February 9, 2005. Along with her many freelance articles she has had a number of columns.

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Champagne DAWSON CITY Fridays/Saturdays/Mondays Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fridays/Mondays Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fridays/Saturdays Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sundays St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Tuesdays Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School For more information email: getrealfit@ me.com 867-993-2520 Until Mar 6 Every Heart Can Grow Bigger: Make Room by Libby Hague KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture In the escape and rescue stories in this exhibition, women rescue themselves and other women in an anxious procession around the gallery. Wed Feb 26 Lunch and Learn: Climate Change and Two Northwest Birds 12:00 PM Yukon College Dawson Campus Presentation by Tara Stelehin, Biology Instructor and PhD candidate. Bring Your Own Lunch! Wed Feb 26 Drop-In Zumba 5:15 PM Robert Service School Calorie burning dance fitness but lower intensity. Register at the Recreation Office or call 993-7400 ext 299 Wed Feb 26 Is Entrepreneurship for You? 5:30 PM Yukon College Dawson Campus A presentation of programs, training, funding and other opportunities available to you. Snacks will be provided. Wed Feb 26 Drop-in Curling 7:30 PM Dawson City Curling Club Thu Feb 27 Public Skate 3:30 PM Art & Margaret Fry Recreation Centre Thu Feb 27 Zumba Light 5:30 PM Minto Park Calorie burning dance fitness but lower intensity. Register at the Recreation Office or call 993-7400 ext 299 Thu Feb 27 Karaoke in the Lounge 10:00 PM Westminster Hotel Fri Feb 28 We Rock! DC - Rock N Roll Camp Dawson City A weekend rock music camp for women and gender expansive folx aged 19+. Email lana.welchman@gmail.com for more info. Register online. Fri Feb 28 Jesse Smith in the Tavern 6:00 PM Westminster Hotel Fri Feb 28 Woah Bear in the Tavern 6:00 PM Westminster Hotel Sat Feb 29 Muay Thai Classes 12:00 PM Robert Service School Sat Feb 29 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 Feb 29 DJ Skate 2:30 PM Dawson City Arena For more info call 993-7400 ext 299 or email recreation@cityofdawson.ca Sat Feb 29 Howie Miller - Stand Up Comedy 7:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Howie’s hilarious routine, mixed with stellar impressions has the audience laughing from start to finish. Tickets at KIAC or at the door. Sun Mar 1 Chess Club 1:00 PM Minto Concession Beginners welcome, welcome to bring your own ‘lucky’ board. Everyone is welcome to sit in on this game of strategy. Mon Mar 2 Public Skate 3:30 PM Art & Margaret Fry Recreation Centre Mon Mar 2 Recreation Board Meeting 5:30 PM Art & Margaret Fry Recreation Centre Recreation board grants are due the Thursday preceding each meeting

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Mon Mar 2 Zumba Fitness 5:30 PM Minto Park Calorie burning dance fitness. Register at the Recreation Office or call 993-7400 ext 299 Tue Mar 3 Fitness Skate 7:00 AM Art & Margaret Fry Recreation Centre Wake up and skate for a great morning workout. 993-7400 Ext 299 Tue Mar 3 Senior Skate 2:00 PM Art & Margaret Fry Recreation Centre Ice time for persons 55+ skate and socialize Tue Mar 3 Muay Thai Classes 5:30 PM Minto Concession Tue Mar 3 YEU Local Y026 (Klondike) monthly meeting 7:00 PM YTG Property management building Tue Mar 3 Drop-in Volleyball 7:00 PM Robert Service School 660-4999 managermarshlake@ gmail.com Wed Mar 4 Drop-In Zumba 5:15 PM Robert Service School Calorie burning dance fitness but lower intensity. Register at the Recreation Office or call 993-7400 ext 299 Wed Mar 4 Dawson City Music Festival AGM 6:30 PM Yukon College Dawson Campus Email assistant@dcmf.com or call 993-5584 for more info. All are welcome! Wed Mar 4 Drop-in Curling 7:30 PM Dawson City Curling Club

DESTRUCTION BAY FARO Tuesdays & Thursdays Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 AM Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Wed Jan 8 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting. Fridays Teen Drop in Gym 7:00 PM Del Van Gorder School Sundays Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Sundays Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 9942442 994-2442

HAINES Daily Haines Public Library Open Hours: Mon-Wed 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 Mondays Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Mondays Mother Goose Stories and Songs 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail. com Mondays Yoga with Mandy 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mondays Adults Jujutsu 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tuesdays Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tuesdays Women’s Fellowship 3:00 PM Haines Senior Center Wednesdays Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Wednesday Podcast Club 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wednesday Sword Class 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wednesday Open Mic Nite 10:00 PM Pioneer Bar Thursdays Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Thursdays Starvin’ Marvin Gardenin’ 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fridays Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Fridays Tai Chi - Advanced 10:15 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fridays Story Time 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail.com Fridays Yoga with Mandy 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fridays American Legion Burger Night 6:00 PM American Legion Saturdays Tai Chi 11:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Sundays Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Haines Presbyterian Church Sundays Bible Club - Sunday School 12:30 PM Haines Presbyterian Church Thu Feb 27 Technology Thursdays 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library Thu Feb 27 Comics 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri Feb 28 Cross-country skiing/Snowshoeing 1:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Tue Mar 3 Construction Challenges 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Tue Mar 3 Legion Monthly Membership Meeting at Legion Hall 6:00 PM American Legion Wed Mar 4 Learn How To...Keep Bees! 6:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library

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Mondays and Thursdays Drop In Hockey 7:30 PM Bill Brewster Arena Saturdays Beginner Public Skate 10:00 AM Bill Brewster Arena No sticks, no pucks, bring your little ones or just come practice your skills. Fridays Story Hour 10:00 AM Haines Junction Community Library Saturdays Public Skate 12:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Mon 3-4:30 pm, Wed/Thurs 3:15-4:30 pm, Fri 3-6 pm, Sundays Public Skate 5:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Mon 3-4:30 pm, Wed/Thurs 3:15-4:30 pm, Fri 3-6 pm, Wednesdays 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 Feb 26 CAFN Alsek Moose Mgmt Strategy Planning Meeting 6:00 PM Takhini Hall For more info call 456-6888 ext.351 Wed Feb 26 Adult Volleyball 6:30 PM St. Elias Community School Thu Feb 27 Chair Yoga For Seniors 3:00 PM Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Thu Feb 27 Mätʼàtäna Resort Project Community Meeting Da Ku Cultural Centre Presentation by the Mätʼàtäna steering committee, tourism panel, and open for discussion and questions. Door prizes and dinner provided. Call 634-4200 ext 237 or email aimckinnon@cafn.ca for more info. Thu Feb 27 Women’s Circle 5:30 PM Mun Ku Email elskloppers@gmail.com for more information. Thu Feb 27 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Fri Feb 28 Clean Living 7:00 PM Wanderer’s Inn Backpackers Hostel Learn how to clean up your health and home with therapeutic grade essential oils. Register online. Sun Mar 1 St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Christopher’s Church Service - Info: Mark Ritchie 634-2943 Tue Mar 3 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue Mar 3 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall Wed Mar 4 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 Mar 4 Adult Volleyball 6:30 PM St. Elias Community School Wed Mar 4 Village of Haines Junction Council Meeting 7:00 PM St Elias Convention Centre

KENO CITY LORNE MOUNTAIN Ongoing LMCC Ice Rink - Night Skating Lorne Mountain Community Centre Flood lights are available between 4 pm and 11: 30 daily. Shared community rink. Mondays Yoga with Jess Sellers 7:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre For more info call 667-7083 or Email lmca@northwestel.net Fridays Lorne Mountain Ski Club 4:30 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Each session will include group activities, games and trail skiing, Call 667-7083 for more information. Tue Mar 3 Seniors Winter Wellness Cafe 1:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre With Bianka Walcher, free event, just drop in!

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Tuesdays North of 60 Seniors Cafe. We heat the beverages, you heat the air. 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tuesdays Yoga with Richard 5:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wednesdays Pump Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Thursdays Choir 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Saturdays Bridge club 12:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Saturdays Knitting Circle 1:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 managermarshlake@gmail.com Wed Feb 26 Marsh Lake Community Society Meeting 7:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre All Welcome to attend. Wed Mar 4 Waste Mgnt Society Meeting 7:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

MAYO Mondays 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 Mondays Adult and Teen Weekly Singing Group 7:00 PM J.V. Clark School Join us in the room with the piano in the secondary end. For more info contact Barb at 996-2508 or by email bbarchen@ gmail.com Mondays Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre

Sundays Parent & Toddler Playgroup 10:00 AM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Run, skip, jump, play and socialize with other children and parents. Sundays St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746

OLD CROW Tuesdays Gym Night 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Thursdays Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Sundays St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381

PELLY CROSSING Wed Mar 4 Trapper Training Workshops 4:00 PM Pelly Crossing Take the training required for a trapping licence. For more information email ryan. sealy@gov.yk.ca

ROSS RIVER SKAGWAY Daily, Mondays to Fridays, Mom, Dad & Me Toddler Time 9:00 am Skagway Alaska Appropriate for 2 - 4 yrs. of age & caregiver, Free drop-in. Call 907983-2679 for more info. Mondays Restorative - Yin Yoga ALL Levels 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mondays 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. Mondays Group Cycling w/Cindy & Emily 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mondays 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 Tuesdays Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tuesdays Hatha Flow w. Foam Roller & Pinky Balls 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Hatha Flow practice followed by foam roller and pinky balls. Tuesdays & Thursdays Mat Pilates 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles. Tuesdays & Thursdays Senior Chair Based Weight Training 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors. Wednesdays Back & Hip Yoga 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wednesdays 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 rhythm to burn fat. Wednesdays Group Cycling w/Cindy & Emily 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wednesdays Back & Hip Yoga 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thursdays Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Saturdays Group Cycling w/Emily 11:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Saturdays Bouncy House Fun Time! 1:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre A parent or guardian must accompany children 12 and under. Sundays Undo and Renew Gentle Yoga 3:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed Feb 26 SpinTRX 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 30 min. cycling- 25 min. resistance trainingmust be able to lunge & squat Skagway Wed Feb 26 Open Hang Arial Practice 7:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Playful practice that combines acrobatics and yoga. Wed Feb 26 SpinYOGA 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed Feb 26 Group Cycling w/Cindy & Emily 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu Feb 27 Spinning with Dena 8:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu Feb 27 Vinyasa Yoga 8:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri Feb 28 Open Hang Arial Practice 7:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Playful practice that combines acrobatics and yoga. Fri Feb 28 SpinYOGA 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat Feb 29 Leap Year, Bonus Day Bash 8:00 PM Happy Endings DJ Miranda will be spinning tunes and we will be celebrating our bonus day with fun door prizes and great drink specials! Mon Mar 2 SpinTRX 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 30 min. cycling- 25 min. resistance trainingmust be able to lunge & squat Mon Mar 2 SpinYOGA 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue Mar 3 Spinning with Dena 8:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue Mar 3 Vinyasa Yoga 8:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre

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TAGISH Saturdays/Wednesdays Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Thursdays Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling. Wednesdays Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 1:00 PM Tagish Community Centre A lunch program which will include such things as soup/ stew/chili and homemade rolls/bread plus some tasty treats! every Wednesday. Wed Feb 26 Youth After School Program 4:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Fun, games, snacks, for ages 9+, call 399-3407 for more info. recreation@ tagishyukon.org Sun Mar 1 Poker Rally Tagish Community Centre Call 339-3407 for more information. Sun Mar 1 Tagish Community Church of the Nazarene 4:00 PM Tagish Community Church of the Nazarene 633-4903 tagishcc@gmail.com Wed Mar 4 Youth After School Program 4:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Fun, games, snacks, for ages 9+, call 399-3407 for more info. recreation@ tagishyukon.org Wed Mar 4 Tagish Advisory Council meeting 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Agenda posted at tagish.ca

TESLIN Tuesdays Yoga in the Mezzanine 5:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Every Tuesday, mats provided just bring your zen. 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Tuesdays 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 TuesdaysVolleyball 7:00 PM Teslin School Everyone welcome! Wednesdays 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 Wednesdays 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 Fridays 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. Fridays 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. Saturdays Volleyball 7:00 PM Teslin School Everyone welcome!

WATSON LAKE 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. Mondays/Thursdays Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together! Watson Lake Sundays St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Thu Jan 2,9 & Tues Jan 7,14 Body Fit 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Wed Feb 26 Drop in Beading 12:00 PM Watson Lake Family Centre Starting a new project.. Baby Moccasins!! Open to all skill levels, supplies included. Thu Feb 27 Community Kitchen 10:00 AM Watson Lake Recreation Centre A afternoon of being in the kitchen, cooks some nutritious meals and bake some goodies to take home. Thu Feb 27 Body Fit 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Fri Feb 28 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. Tue Mar 3 Body Fit 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Tue Mar 3 Town of Watson Lake Council Meeting 7:00 PM Town of Watson Lake

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n Feb. 1, Rachel Morgan celebrated the birthday of her steadfast k9 companion, Charlie Bear. The female corgi/bear dog cross turned nine. A “Carcross special,” as Morgan affectionately calls her, because both parents hail from said town. Charlie is small in size, but her personality is larger than life.

This month also marks Morgan’s 7th year in the Yukon. It was here that she met both Charlie and her late partner and fiancé, Ted Lambert. “Charlie was Ted’s baby. Well, until I came along,” said Morgan with a laugh. “Then she fell in love with me.” It was Morgan who later added “Bear” to Charlie’s name, in the

her. Along with Lambert, the family of three shared some very special years together. When Lambert took ill, and then died in 2018, Charlie Bear took on an even more meaningful role.

Charlie Bear Smiling Yukon Chamber of Commerce, where she greets people from underneath Morgan’s desk. None of these workplaces were dog-friendly when Morgan and her furry partner arrived. “I totally won them over with Charlie Bear and, for

“Not unless you’re scared of her little smile.” A dog who smiles? “Yeah, it’s so hard to explain, but she basically shows her teeth. She smiles so big that she scrunches her nose and then she can’t breathe, so she sneezes. She keeps doing the same thing; smiling, sneezing, smiling, sneezing. It’s so funny!” Having grown up on a hobby farm in Ontario, Morgan drew from a large realm of possibilities when she thought to give Charlie Bear an animal companion. She decided on a pet bunny, which she named Bun Chatta, because, as she explained, “everybody names their creamycoloured pets Baileys, so I wanted to go with something a bit different.”

Bun Chatta, Charlie Bear’s pet bunny hopes of making it sound a bit more feminine. Lambert adopted Charlie Bear from Humane Society Yukon a couple years before meeting Morgan. “Ted always told the story that all the other puppies were bouncing around and excited and she was over in the corner, very meek and quiet. So he went over and said hi and she got all excited. That’s how he knew she was the one for him,” said Morgan.

some of them, it stuck. Current staff can now bring their pets in!” said Morgan. When I asked if Charlie Bear is a good guard dog, Morgan just chuckled.

Charlie Bear was a pretty chill girl, but Lambert took puppy training seriously and helped shape her into the most likeable sidekick around. To this day, she is well-behaved (she never barks!) and works her way into everyone’s heart. For example, Charlie Bear happily accompanied Morgan to every one of her Whitehorse jobs, including the ski hill, then the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous office and now the

Evening cuddles on the couch with Charlie’s favourite human companion, owner Rachel Morgan

The two (pets) fell in love right away with Bun Chatta jumping excitedly over and around Charlie Bear. Having been taught well by Lambert not to bark, Charlie Bear tends to “chomp” when she is particularly excited. Really, Charlie’s only transgressions are stealing Morgan’s socks and underwear and stockpiling them in her dog bed, along with chips, which Charlie’s recently decided she doesn’t care for. Go figure! With so few bad qualities and such an endearing personality, it’s no surprise that Morgan has friends lining up to take care of Charlie Bear when needed. Morgan calls these friends Charlie Bear’s “aunts and uncles.” I laughed when I heard that and teased Morgan that it sounded more like her child than her dog. “Yeah, she totally is. I have no interest in having children, she is my baby,” she agreed. Clearly, Charlie Bear is family and was from the moment Morgan met

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“I kinda just looked at her and said ‘it’s you and me now!’” said Morgan. “Charlie Bear is a big cuddler now, but she used to sleep in her kennel. When Ted and I were in Vancouver while he was in the hospital for four months, I missed her so much. When I returned home she greeted me at the airport and we both cried. “That night, as I went to bed alone for the first time, she knew and she crawled under the blankets and snuggled up into my arms. Now that is how we sleep every night.” Much more than any material item, Charlie

Bear’s gentle nature and unwavering companionship were “a living part of Ted that carried on, that I could hold on to” said Morgan. Charlie Bear was right by her side through their grief and continues to be a most deserving and empathetic companion–smile and all!

Hunting for Grouse. Charlie’s not much assistance, but offers great company and always stays quiet

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Helping Northerners Deal with the Realities of Climate Change Yukoner Brian Horton Joins the Canadian Institute for Climate Choice’s Expert Advisory Panel on Climate Adaptation by Amber Church

rian Horton, Manager of the Northern Climate ExChange, has recently been appointed to the Canadian Institute for Climate Choices’ Expert Advisory Panel on Climate Adaptation.

Brian Horton The Canadian Institute for Climate Choices is a newly created independent climate policy research organization. With the assistance of expert advisors from across Canada, they will focus on providing an integrated, evidence-based and practical perspective to inform climate policy development and decision-making by governments. Horton explains more, “the expert advisory panel includes members from academia and the private sector from across Canada. We will be bringing our knowledge of climate change adaptation gained from practical experience and an understanding of the key issues from our respective regions and/or sectors - to provide guidance on areas for the Institute to focus its work and maximize its

impact for all Canadians.” Of the fifteen voices that make up the panel, Horton is the only member based in one of the three Territories, although he highlights that one of his fellow appointees is from Labrador and does some amazing work with the Inuit in the Eastern Arctic. Reflecting on the opportunity, Horton says, “It’s exciting to have a voice at the very outset of this new organization. There is a lot of potential for this group to provide new ideas and propose solutions to some of society’s biggest and most complex challenges.” He adds, “I’m also honored to be surrounded by some of the foremost adaptation experts in Canada on this Panel. I look forward to not only providing a northern voice on the panel, but to bringing home some lessons that could help the North as it faces the challenges of climate change impacts.” Ensuring that Canada’s North has the knowledge required to make climate-informed decisions is nothing new for Horton – it is

the core of the work that he and his team at the Northern Climate ExChange do. Horton explains, “We are doing research, and translating climate knowledge that is tailored to the needs of the North. In the North, we see the effects of climate change in our daily lives, and at Northern Climate ExChange we are working to answer some of the really tangible questions that northerners have about what climate change means to them.” Currently most of Northern Climate ExChange’s expertise is focused on understanding permafrost, hydrology, and some of the many social impacts of climate change. “For example,” says Horton, “we work with Yukon Government’s Department of Highways and Public

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Fieldwork around Aishihik Works to investigate how permafrost thaw will continue to impact Dempster Highway. We are working with Yukon Energy Corporation to develop forecasting tools that will allow them to project river flow and make informed decisions about water management. Also, we are working with Yukon First Nation partners to develop better access to climate research, and more targeted studies that begin

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