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Check out the no-booze dance nights this month: Nov. 12 and 19

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or a lot of people, dancing and drinking go hand in hand. With a buzz, you can actually dance without worrying about what other people think.

If you do something foolish you can always blame it on the booze, right?

But when was the last time you thought about having all that same fun but with a twist: skip the hangover, save the money and be kind to your brain?

Well, in case you want to give it a try this winter, there are two different no booze dance nights here in Whitehorse for you to choose from:

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Whitehorse Dance Gathering Whitehorse Dance Gathering, aka “the DG,” was started in 2009 by former Yukon dance instructor Jessica Hickman. Over the years, it switched hands and now I am currently organizing the monthly dances. They are let-loose-shakestretch-sweat-swing events with an hour-and-a-half mixed play-

list that includes world music, electronic, blues, funk, pop, psytrance, hip hop, oldies, classical, reggae, rock and roll, and more.

The music starts and ends slow, but picks up in the middle so that you can let out your inner dance animal.

The next dance is on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:45 p.m. and lock for entry at 8:15 p.m.) The location is the Association Franco-Yukonnaise, which is at 302 Strickland St. The entrance fee is by donation.

For more information please contact WhitehorseDanceGathering@ gmail.com to be added to the email list, or go to the Yukon Dance Gathering page on Facebook.

Whitehorse - Just Dance The Whitehorse - Just Dance monthly events are put on by Steve Potter as an outlet for his joint passions of dancing, DJaying and community. Hailing from the United Kingdom, he spent most

of the ’90s running record labels, promoting events and producing music in Birmingham, England.

Now a family man, he doesn’t have the time to go out all night – but isn’t ready to hang up his dancing shoes just yet. He brings this deep love and knowledge of all kinds of music (house/reggae/’80s/disco/ hip-hop) to Just Dance. An acupuncturist by day, he also aims to combine the dance night with his interest in meditation and bodywork to create an event that is fun, meditative and healing.

The next dance is coming up on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m.

These also take place at the Association Franco-Yukonnaise at 302 Strickland St. The entrance fee is $10.

For more information go to the Whitehorse – Just Dance Facebook page.

See you on the dance floor!

Erin Evangeline Brost facilitates monthly Whitehorse dance gatherings.

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Haines Junction resident challenges all Yukoners to lead the way in reconciliation

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he Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Calls to Action task all sectors of Canadian society to make changes that will affect “the way things are done” between First Nations people and non-First Nation Canadians. The TRC came about as a way to address the legacy of residential schools, and to help to reconcile relations between non-First Nation Canadians and First Nations people. The TRC recommended 94 calls to action.

Kari Johnston, a Haines Junction resident, is aware of the TRC, and she acted on some of the recommendations. Johnston challenged the local mayor and other members of council. Specifically, Johnston identified Article 57, that calls upon all levels of government to, “provide education to public servants on the history of aboriginal peoples.”

In response, mayor Michael Riseborough and the four council members completed the Yukon First Nations 101 online course offered by Yukon College. It is the first municipal government in the Yukon to do so. And they completed the course by September 30, Orange Shirt Day, a day to remember children who went to residential school.

Mayor Riseborough and the councilors intend for all of the village’s administrative staff to take the course, which takes six hours to complete. Effectively, this will mean that the Village of Haines Junction will have begun to address Article 57 in a timely manner.

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by Yukon College. Thus, they are the first municipality in the Yukon to meet one of the TRC’s Calls to Action transferred to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation at the University of Manitoba. It was there that the Commission formulated the 94 items in the Call to Action document which tasked Canadians to make apologies, educate, make changes and repair the damage to the First Nations. The damages were sustained from the

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impact of residential schools over the last few hundred years.

“I want the Yukon to take a national lead in TRC implementation,” said Kari Johnston, when she was asked where she would like things to go from here.

“I think First Nation initiatives being made at Yukon College are already leading the way with the programming that they have developed. And now it is our turn, as members of a civil society, to take up our responsibility to Truth and Reconciliation. The TRC is one of our most important plans since confederation and it clearly charts a pathway forward for us as a nation. Implementation won’t happen if we wait for government to do it for us. It is our shared responsibility.

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should take FN101. And the good news is that we all can because it is easy to register and you can do the course online. Or you can contact the FNI department and learn more about all of the amazing training opportunities that they have available.”

Acknowledging that the Yukon government, and particularly the Department of Education, has taken steps to educate about the impact of residential schools, there is still room for action. The challenge has been made to Yukoners, private and public sector employers and the general public.

The TRC Calls to Action is available as a PDF online. Go to www. trc.ca to find it.

Ruth Lawrence is a writer based out of Haines Junction.

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extracted a small tub of raspberries from the freezer yesterday, comforted to see it near overflowing with the season’s harvest. Though saskatoons and blueberries came in in droves this year, the raspberries that made it to the freezer were few and far between – their perishability and spotty cropping this summer made them all too easy to enjoy as soon as they were picked. With this in mind, I wanted to make something special to highlight them. So began a trip down memory lane.

The image of a tart, likely from a patisserie in Paris, formed in my mind. The sort where halfsubmerged berries nestle in a spongy filling that wells up golden in the baking. However I don’t have a clue what that sort of filling actually is. Back to the drawing board. I do know that sweetened cream of any sort pairs well with tart raspberries, but alas I have neither milk nor cream nor cow on hand – another dead end.

Chocolate? Chocolate is also a wonderful foil for raspberries - I recall a chocolate torte with raspberry coulis made by my brother’s friend Anabelle in Vancouver that was about the most soul-satisfying (or destroying) confection I have ever had the pleasure of sinking my teeth into. However, I reserve chocolate for extra special occasions given the lack of attention, due to the lack of attention Yukon farmers, even the most intrepid and zany, give the cocoa plant.

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I perused my cookbooks and discovered that while full of fabulous recipes and glorious pictures, I don’t seem to have any that have much of a focus on desserts – something I shall obviously have to remedy. To my standby, the Joy of Cooking. I perused the cakes, the fillings and the pies and pastries. A glimmer of a memory began to flicker – when I was little my mum and I would make a pear tart from one of the Sunset cookbooks, it featured on the cover glistening pear halves half-buried in a creamy filling, the whole drizzled with a sort of jelly and sprinkled with sliced almonds. Ok, it was no longer a glimmer, it was a full on 100-watt light bulb. At about this time I chanced upon the recipe for frangipane, one of those words that evokes delicious without any underlying understanding

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INGREDIENTS 1 tart shell, pre-baked and cooled (I used the Joy of Cooking’s Pâte Brisée) 1 batch budget frangipane (based on the J oy of Cooking’s frangipane cream) 3 apples or pears 2 c poaching liquid 1 c Yukon raspberries

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Budget Frangipane 1 ½ c water + 1/3 c powdered milk, scalded with a vanilla bean 1 ½ c sugar ½ c flour 4 egg yolks, local if possible 2 Tbs butter 2 Tbs finely chopped or ground sunflower seeds (I toast mine first) 1 tsp almond flavoring METHOD Cream the sugar, flour and egg yolks in a double boiler above hot water. Remove the vanilla bean from the hot milk (it can be dried and placed in the sugar bowl) and whisk milk into the egg yolks, pouring slowly. Whisk constantly until mixture thickens well, then remove from heat and add butter and seeds. Set aside to cool, whisking frequently to prevent a skin from forming.

Poaching Liquid: 1 ½ c sugar dissolved in 2 c water, simmered with ½ a lemon, a cinnamon stick, 2 cloves and a half a vanilla bean.

Halve and core three apples or pears – peeling optional. Poach the fruit till tender, 10-20 minutes depending on variety. Drain and cool, reserving liquid for future poaching or sweetening any number of things.

Fill tart shell with frangipane cream, and arrange fruit halves with stem ends towards the centre, pressing them down slightly into the filling. Scatter the raspberries over top and drizzle a little juice as artfully as you like. Serve it up and get mad compliments from your friends. lovely raspberries, which would have done equally well as a simple sorbet or served with a little cream from the store? Perhaps, but as the days grow shorter and there is more time to cook and think about cooking, there is space for a little creativity, and getting over the fear of multi-step dishes.

For me it is also a deeply pleasurable journey in recreating a childhood memory with the colours and tones available to me today.

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The pears I confess are from my parents’ little orchard in BC, but this recipe works equally well with apples which are a darn site easier to grow in the Yukon.

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Apparently more than 220 Japanese Canadian volunteers attempted to enlist in the Canadian

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Frank Morishige wrote from Beaver Hat, London, England on Dec. 8, 1918, to his Dawson friend S. Kawakami, asking him to convey thanks to people in Dawson.

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emembrance Day has taken more meaning for me lately.

Recently Yukon Archives shared some information about some Japanese from Dawson City who served in the First World War. This was a complete surprise to me. I wondered, Why would they serve?

The Dawson Daily News of June 21, 1918 reported that there were five Japanese out of the total of 93 Dawsonites who were part of the first selected draft to board the ship, Selkirk to Whitehorse, and then to Victoria, B.C. The five Japanese were: Kazue Matsumoto, Frank Morishige, Frank Murata, Yoshitada Murata and Daiken Nagao.

In September I had the privilege to attend an event at the National Association of Japanese Canadians AGM and conference in Calgary, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the “Issei” volunteers. These were over 222 soldiers from the Japanese Canadian Volunteer Corps who fought in the Canadian Expeditionary Forces. Those who served wanted to prove their loyalty to Canada, with the hope that by doing so, all Japanese would be granted the ability to vote.

In the program notes, Sherri Kajiwara, director of the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre in Burnaby, B.C. wrote: They participated in the major battles of the Somme, Vimy Ridge, Lens, Avion, Hill 70, Passchendaele, Amiens, Arras, Cambrai, Denain, Valenciennes, Mons.

Fifty-four were killed or died of their wounds. Only six came home

Do you know if this is Kazue (Fred) Matsumoto, who enlisted from Dawson City, Yukon? Please contact the Hidden History Society of the Yukon if you recognize him.

Army in British Columbia, but they were rejected by Prime Minister Robert Borden and Defense Minister Sam Hughes and blocked from enlisting. Many of these men went to enlist in Alberta on an individual basis where they could

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who are suffering in the trenches or sick in the hospitals, to whom I had been expecting a visit on my leave in London, but sorry to say I could not get a chance to go and talk a bit as our leave time was only four days. I think all the drafted men will go back to Canada some time next week.

It would appear that all of the men returned to Canada. Matsumoto immigrated to the U.S. but I have no further information on where the others chose to live upon their return.

There will be a Remembrance Day ceremony at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial in Stanley Park in Vancouver. Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada will be unveiling a plaque commemorating Japanese Canadian Soldiers of the First World War and the Fight to Win the Vote as an event of national historic significance.

Check out Warrior Spirit Website www.WarriorSpirit2016.ca, which is essentially the text and photos of the exhibit that runs until Jan 15 at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre in Burnaby.

Lillian Nakamura Maguire is a board member of the Hidden Histories Society Yukon. The society’s aim is to research and share the history of Black and Asian Canadians and others whose stories are often untold.

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Yukon Astronomical Society wants us to take advantage of unique astronomy opportunities

by Willow Gamberg

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pace, science and sci-fi is one of the strongest current trends in popular media, from the rebooted version of Carl Sagan’s Cosmos and the new Star Trek movies to galaxy-print everything, and the I F***ing Love Science Facebook page.

While it’s fantastic to see the general public become more interested in the world of science and technology, lifelong enthusiasts like astronomer Anthony Gucciardo emphatically believe we still have a long way to go, and that, here in the Yukon, we have access to a serious advantage.

Gucciardo and his astronomically-inclined wife, Catheryne Lord, moved from Montreal to Whitehorse in 2014; they met fellow enthusiast Viktor Zsohar, and the three formed the Yukon Astronomical Society (YAS), now called RASC - Yukon Centre (Royal Astronomical Society of Canada). As Gucciardo describes their collective vision: “A vision where the Yukon capitalizes on one of its many natural wonders – its dark skies – coupled with the initial net benefits from astronomical destination tourism... I like to say to people, ‘Instead of just mining down, the Yukon could also be mining up!’”

Gucciardo sees the Yukon as an untapped goldmine of potential for the astronomy community, citing astronomical destination tourism

as a growing industry that will bring many visitors here.

He says the territory has ideal viewing conditions, from our long winter nights to the sunny summer days, along with a unique geographical location, and excellent quality of the skies. He suggests that this potential can be increased with the creation of infrastructure, such as planetariums, observatories, and International Dark-Sky Associationcertified dark-sky parks. These are places that are good for viewing the night sky because there is no light pollution, and there is an expansive view of the sky.

One observatory is well underway in Whitehorse, at the Takhini Hot Springs, where the YAS hopes to have a completed and functional facility by late November. If all testing and fine-tuning goes ahead, Gucciardo anticipates the facility will be open to the public by spring 2017.

Along with this, YAS wants to add astronomy to the Yukon Government’s department of education curriculum.

The society is presently involved with several initiatives to see astronomy education furthered in the Yukon, both in the education and public sectors; another facet of the of their work is a proposal to add additional astronomy-related material to Yukon school curriculums.

Astronomy teaches valuable life

and work skills such as teamwork, leadership, innovation, resourcefulness and citizenship, says Gucciardo. “Astronomy added to the curriculum will encourage students to become active, responsible members of their communities,” says Gucciardo. “They will make valuable contributions to Canadian society, in terms of environmental, citizenship and community activities.

“Astronomy and its related fields are at the forefront of science and technology; answering fundamental questions and driving innovation. Astronomy is interactive, fun, and dynamic. It gives students the chance to discover the universe, through their own eyes.”

Students won’t be the only ones with access to an astronomy education, either. The Royal Canadian Astronomical Society will be offering both an educators’ workshop and public lecture from the Westar Lectureship series on Monday, Nov. 14, presented by professional astronomer Dr. Christa Van Laerhoven from the University of Toronto.

“The intent of this program is to bring professional astronomers to communities that would otherwise not have easy access to us,” says Van Laerhoven. “This is the first year that the Westar Lectureship has included an astronomy workshop for educators. Our ultimate goal is to bring astronomy to as

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Work on a new observatory in Whitehorse should be completed in late November, with the facility opening to the public in Spring 2017 many people as possible, and we feel that working with educators is a great way to do that.”

She explains that the intended audience of the workshop will be educators from both formal and informal organizations, so long as there is some form of astronomy in the curriculum. For the lecture, which is intended for any interested members of the public, Van Laerhoven will be discussing planets.

“Recent surveys looking for exoplanets (planets that orbit stars other than our sun) have found a large number of planetary systems where the planets are placed much closer together than the planets in our solar system are,” she says. “I will talk about what factors go into making a planetary system stable or unstable, explore the limit of how close you can pack planets and discuss the fate of our solar system.

This lecture will not require attendees to have any prior astronomy knowledge.”

“Astronomy has, and continues to revolutionize our thinking on a worldwide scale,” says Gucciardo.

“In the past, astronomy has been

used to measure time, mark the seasons and navigate the vast oceans.

As one of the oldest sciences, astronomy is part of every culture’s history and roots. It inspires us with beautiful images and promises answers to the big questions. It acts as a window into the immense size and complexity of space, putting Earth into perspective and promoting global citizenship and pride in our home planet.”

The educators’ workshop and public lecture will be held at the Yukon College Whitehorse Campus.

The workshop takes place 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and the lecture takes place 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a night sky observation both before and after the talk.

These projects are just a few of the Yukon Astronomical Society’s many ongoing works; more information is available on their website at YukonAstronomicalSociety.com.

Willow Gamberg is a traveling music writer and editor who is currently working in Whitehorse.

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Whitehorse EVENTS ARTS SHOWS Until, Nov. 20 Compelled to Paint: This Land, This Light Yukon Artists at Work Gallery An exhibit of new landscapes by painter Valerie Hodgson. 333-9877 Until, Nov, 21, Magnetic North Centre de la francophonie Magnetic North is a study of creatures great and small around us.

John Berryman captures split-second life and environment of the Northern - a spider capturing a bee or a bear eating a salmon Until, Nov, 25, Our Home is Our Gallery Yukon Arts Centre. Yukon Arts Centre will host a guest curator for the September 8 November 26 exhibit entitled Our Home is Our Gallery.

Until, Nov. 26 Art Exhibit: Heartbeat Arts Underground ‘Heartbeat’, the latest exhibition from Women à la Carte in the Focus Gallery. 667-4080 Until, Nov, 26, Exposition solo de Françoise La Roche Yukon Arts Centre Exposition de tapisseries et sculptures mobiles - Exhibition of tapestries and mobile sculptures. By Françoise La Roche Until, Nov, 30, Art Exhibition: Meghann Meadowcroft Hilltop Bistro Yukon College The exhibit features a selection of Meadowcroft’s paintings inspired by the Yukon’s natural landscape—from colourful fireweed to blossoming trees and dynamic northern lights. Meadowcroft began painting as a personal therapeutic process and never expected to find a market for her work.

Until, Feb, 17, Art Exhibition - Yukon Archives Collection - Posters Arts Underground In the Hougan Heritage Gallery.

LIVE MUSIC

Wed, Nov, 9 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 pm Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

Wed, Nov, 9 Karaoke with DJ Carlo 9:00 pm Jarvis Street Saloon Thu, Nov, 10 Roxx Hunter Live 6:00 pm Tony’s Pizza Roxx Hunter and Izaak LazeoFairman playing acoustic guitar music covering almost every style and genre.

Thu, Nov, 10 Fiddler On The Loose Joe Loutchan live 7:00 pm 98 Hotel Longest running house band in the Yukon - Traditional fiddle music and more - jigging is encouraged and limericks are the norm.

Thu, Nov, 10 Jam Night with Scott Maynard 7:30 pm Best Western Gold Rush Inn Thu, Nov, 10 Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 pm Jarvis Street Saloon Thu, Nov, 10 Yukon Live Music - Ginger Jam 10:00 pm Yukon Inn in the Boiler room fully electric jam session with PA system, drum kit and guitars provided to musicians.

Featuring guest co-hosts and performers.

Fri, Nov, 11 25 Years of Suzuki Education in the Yukon 6:00 pm Yukon Arts Centre Celebrate 25 years of the Suzuki Method in the Yukon with a showcase of Suzuki students, parents, teachers, and supporters from past and present. Free admission everyone welcome! jbrynk@hotmail.com Fri, Nov, 11 Yukon Musician: Anne Turner 6:00 pm Westmark Whitehorse Jazz and Easy Listening Fri, Nov, 11 Open Mic with Patrick Jacobson 8:30 pm Town & Mountain Hotel Fri, Nov, 11 Karaoke 9:00 pm Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat, Nov, 12 Jarvis Street Saloon Saturday Sociable Jam 3:00 pm Jarvis Street Saloon Bring your own gear and we’ll plug you in or just play on ours! (867) 668-4567 Ext: 300 Sat, Nov, 12 Corb Lund 8:00 pm Yukon Arts Centre Corb makes a stop in the Yukon on his current North American tour, playing hits from across his career, and from his latest album “Things That Can’t Be Undone”.

Sat, Nov, 12 Karaoke 9:00 pm Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat, Nov, 12 Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 pm Jarvis Street Saloon Sun, Nov, 13 Open Mic Night 3:00 pm 98 Hotel Mon, Nov, 14 Ladies Night with DJ Carlo 9:00 pm Jarvis Street Saloon Tue, Nov, 15 Top 40 Dance Tunz with Jon Steel 9:00 pm Jarvis Street Saloon Tue, Nov, 15 Yukon Live Music - Ginger Jam 10:00 pm Yukon Inn in the Boiler room fully electric jam session with PA system, drum kit and guitars provided to musicians.

Or email them to: events@whatsupyukon.com

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Wed, Nov, 16 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 pm Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

Wed, Nov, 16 Jamaoke With Jackie 10:00 pm Jarvis Street Saloon

GENERAL EVENTS

Wed, Nov, 9, Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 pm Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Wed, Nov, 9, Wayback Wednesdays: Wartime Whitehorse 5:30 pm MacBride Museum Discover what the City was like during WWII 667-2709 Wed, Nov, 9, Alcan Highway Exhibit Opening 5:30 pm MacBride Museum Free admission – Coffee, tea, cake – Cash bar – Dress in 1940’s style! – Listen to local stories & ‘40’s music Wed, Nov, 9, Drunken Lectures: November Edition 7:00 pm Baked Cafe 8 not-quite sober speakers, 8 topics, 8 minutes each. Come join the fun. You might just learn something.

Wed, Nov, 9, Hump Day Trivia 9:00 pm Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Thu, Nov, 10, Yukon 48 hour Filmmaking Screening and Awards Fundraiser 6:30 pm Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre An evening of short films, “Canadiana” comedy improv and an ALFF 2017 preview, all the films from the challenge have incorporated the secret ‘Canadiana’ elements in anticipation of the Canada 150 celebration in 2017.

Thu, Nov, 10, Chess Corner 6:30 pm Whitehorse Public Library Chess played upstairs at the Library, beginners welcome, welcome to bring your own ‘lucky’ board.

Everyone welcome to sit in on this game of strategy.

Fri, Nov, 11, Dusk’a Friday Language Lunches 12:00 pm Duska Head Start and Family Learning Center Bring a bag lunch and come learn Southern Tutchone with our special guest speakers. Call Erin Pauls for more information 633-7816. All Kwanlin citizens and staff are welcome!

Fri, Nov, 11, Bevy’s and Games 4:00 pm (co)space coworking space` Every Friday we have delicious bevy’s and we play games and hang out.

Fri, Nov, 11, Softball Radio TV Bingo 7:15 pm Softball Yukon For more details contact Softball Yukon at 867-667-4487 or email softball@sportyukon.com Listen on CKRW 610 AM/96.1 FM, CHON FM 98.1FM, 90.5 in the communities, Northwestel CableChannel 209 and 709 Sat, Nov, 12, Littlest Art and Craft Fair 10:00 am Yutopia Urban Inn 332-9886 Sat, Nov, 12, Explorations in Encaustics Workshop 10:00 am Arts Underground A intensive 2-day workshop, create breathtaking works under the guidance of a professional encaustics and oil painter, Nicole Bauberger. 667-4080 Sat, Nov, 12, CKES Christmas Craft Fair 10:00 am Christ the King Elementary Allergy free concession will be open during this event, start checking those lists, and looking for great locally made gifts, and baked goods. Something for everyone!

633-2724 Sat, Nov, 12, Pygmy mammoths of the California Channel Islands 1:00 pm Beringia Centre “Pygmy mammoths of the California Channel Islands” Long Ago Yukon SKYPE speaker Monica Bugbee, from Mammoth Site South Dakota, For more info 633-6579 633-6579 Sat, Nov, 12, Dance Gathering 8:00 pm Association franco-yukonnaise A monthly let-loose-shake-it-move-stretchsweat-smile evening. Mix of world beat, rock, blues, electronica. Adults & mature teens welcome. Entrance by donation.

Substance-free. Dance like nobody’s watching because... nobody’s watching!

Questions? Contact 867-689-9774 Sun, Nov, 13, Whitehorse Scrabble Club 1:00 pm Best Western Gold Rush Inn Are you a wordy person, put your words to the test and join the Scrabble Club. Must be 19+ Sun, Nov, 13, Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 pm Arts Underground Non-instructed open studio. Participants are welcome to use the studio’s tools and equipment; clay and some tools are available for purchase.

Every Sunday except long weekends. $5/ hour.

Mon, Nov, 14-15 Positive Behaviour Supports Workshop Westmark

Whitehorse In this workshop, Dr. Lynch will give practical information on managing behaviours, both in individual and group settings.

Mon, Nov, 14-15 Nothing is Intractable: Leading Change in Times of Change Yukon College A two-day Adaptive Action Leadership Lab that provides down-to-earth and practical, but extraordinarily powerful, tools and insights for effective leadership through times of change and transition.

Email to register.

Mon, Nov, 14, Astronomy: Westar Workshop & Lecture 8:30 am Yukon College The intent of this program is to bring professional astronomers to communities that would otherwise not have easy access to us. Lectures on astronomical topics, presentations of activities that are ready to use in the classroom, and a roundtable discussion with professional astronomers. Meet in Room A2206 335-2609 Mon, Nov, 14, Free drop-in computer labs 10:00 am Yukon Learn Free Drop-In Computer Lab for Self Directed Studies A tutor/Instructor will be available on site to assist you. 867-668-6280 or toll free: 888668-6280 Fax: 867-633-4576 Mon, Nov, 14, GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 pm Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome. For more information email: tjbowlby@gmail.com Mon, Nov, 14, Euchre Night 6:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Mon, Nov, 14, Available Light Cinema - Fire Song 7:00 pm Yukon Arts Centre Shane, a gay Anishnabe teenager in Northern Ontario, is struggling to support his family in the aftermath of his sister’s suicide. If he fails, he will be forced to choose between his family’s home and his own future.

Mon, Nov, 14, Big Choir 7:15 pm Whitehorse United Church All voices, all welcome, email for more information.

Mon, Nov, 14, Just Dance 7:30 pm Association franco-yukonnaise Whether you’ve been dancing for years, or normally struggle to get on the dance-floor, this is a safe welcoming space for everyone to get their groove-on Alcohol and drug-free.

Entrance by donation. No talking on dance floor - side room for snacks and chatting.

Tue, Nov, 15, Westar Workshop and Lecture Program Yukon College This workshop will also provide access to Discover the Universe, an Astronomy training program offered by Canadian astronomers. The goal is to help teachers and educators from across the country share this fascinating science with their groups. Call or email for more information 335-2609.

Tue, Nov, 15, Pokemon Go Pizza Nights 4:30 pm Epic Pizza Pizza, outside charging stations, prizes and contests! 456-4792 Tue, Nov, 15, Brave New Writing Workshop 7:00 pm Brave New Writing Join us to work that creative muscle in a warm and supportive environment. This is a guided creative writing workshop using prompts to inspire, engage, and explore.

Bring your favourite journal, a pen and get ready to write. Admission by donation.

Tue, Nov, 15, Drop In Improv 8:00 pm The Guild Hall Drop in Improv with George Maratos and Brian Fidler, admission by donation, bring your funny bone and an extra pair of pants - just kidding!

Tue, Nov, 15, Top 40 Dance Tunz with Jon Steel 9:00 pm Jarvis Street Saloon Wed, Nov, 16, Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 pm Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Wed, Nov, 16, Hump Day Trivia 9:00 pm Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room

KIDS & FAMILIES

Mondays - Saturdays Family Free Play Drop-in 12:30 pm Family Literacy Centre 668-8698 /668-6535 This drop-in includes reading time, free play and interactive activities. All Ages Welcome Wed, Nov, 9, Parent and Child Mother Goose with Elders 10:30 am Macaulay Lodge 668-8794 Fun for kids, parents and elders, children 0-5, call Jo for more information.

Wed, Nov, 9, Toddler Story Time 10:30 am Whitehorse Public Library All welcome.

Ages 2-4 years & caregiver Wed, Nov, 9, Stage 1 Theatre Gr 3-4 3:45

pm Heart Of Riverdale Wed, Nov, 9, Girls Group (10-15) 5:00 pm Heart Of Riverdale Wed, Nov, 9, Stage 1 Theatre Gr 5-8 5:45 pm Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Nov, 10, Heart Heroes Preschool 9:00 am Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Nov, 10, Rawk Band 1 Gr 3+ 4:30 pm Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Nov, 10, Rawk Band 2 Gr 5+ 6:00 pm Heart Of Riverdale Fri, Nov, 11-13, Remembrance Day Closed Heart Of Riverdale Fri, Nov, 11, Hip Hop, Breaking, Popping, House, and Krump 7:30 pm Leaping Feats Creative Danceworks Every Friday Night, Hip Hop, Breaking, Popping, House, and Krump. Cyphers and tutorials. IN the Green Studio FREE (kids 9 and Under bring a parent) Sat, Nov, 12, Imagination Station 10:00 am Family Literacy Centre 668-8698 /668-6535 Drop-in for some snacks and activities inspired by the Yukon Imagination Library books! All Ages Welcome Sat, Nov, 12, Young Explorer’s Preschool Program 10:30 am MacBride Museum 867-667-2709, ext.3 parents and children explore the animal gallery together. Play games, create crafts, read stories and sing songs.

Sun, Nov, 13, Kids Kreate! 1:00 pm Yukon Arts Centre 393 7109 A free art making class for kids average age 4-11! All kids must be accompanied by an adult, dress for a mess.

Mon, Nov, 14, Baby Story Time 10:30 am Whitehorse Public Library Everyone welcome. Ages 6-24 months & caregiver Mon, Nov, 14, Art Explorations Gr 3-4 3:45 pm Heart Of Riverdale Mon, Nov, 14, Art Exporations Gr 5-7 5:15 pm Heart Of Riverdale Mon, Nov, 14, Big Bros Big Sis 6:30 pm Heart Of Riverdale Tue, Nov, 15, Science Magic Shipyards Park All ages. Have fun with science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. Lets stretch our minds and grow, free and drop in! Two times during the day at 1:30 - 2:30 pm and 3:15 - 4:00 pm.

Tue, Nov, 15, Heart Heroes Preschool 9:00 am Heart Of Riverdale Tue, Nov, 15, Heart & Soul Choir Gr 3-4 4:30 pm Heart Of Riverdale Tue, Nov, 15, Pokemon Go Pizza Nights 4:30 pm Epic Pizza 456-4792 Pizza, outside charging stations, prizes and contests!

Tue, Nov, 15, Rawk Band 1 Gr 3+ 4:30 pm Heart Of Riverdale Tue, Nov, 15, Heart Beats Choir Gr 5-7 6:00 pm Heart Of Riverdale Tue, Nov, 15, Rawk Band 2 Gr 5+ 6:00 pm Heart Of Riverdale Tue, Nov, 15, Groove Choir Gr 8+ 7:30 pm Heart Of Riverdale Wed, Nov, 16, Parent and Child Mother Goose with Elders 10:30 am Macaulay Lodge 668-8794 Fun for kids, parents and elders, children 0-5, call Jo for more information.

Wed, Nov, 16, Toddler Story Time 10:30 am Whitehorse Public Library All welcome.

Ages 2-4 years & caregiver Wed, Nov, 16, Stage 1 Theatre Gr 3-4 3:45 pm Heart Of Riverdale Wed, Nov, 16, Girls Group (10-15) 5:00 pm Heart Of Riverdale Wed, Nov, 16, Stage 1 Theatre Gr 5-8 5:45 pm Heart Of Riverdale

MEETING & WORKSHOPS Wed, Nov, 9, Toastmasters 7:00 am Sport Yukon Fear of public speaking? Supportive members club who will facilitate your development: Public Speaking, Leadership, Communication. Drop ins welcome. 204880-7245 Wed, Nov, 9, Toastmasters 12:00 pm Sport Yukon Fear of public speaking?

Supportive members club who will facilitate your development: Public Speaking, Leadership, Communication. Drop ins welcome. 204-880-7245 Wed, Nov, 9, Yukon Nominee Program Information Sessions 12:30 pm Multicultural Centre of the Yukon Do you have questions about the Yukon Nominee Program, come and meet with us and have your questions answered and discuss your concerns. Call or email for more information. 667-6205

Wed, Nov, 9, Toastmasters 5:00 pm Yukon College Fear of public speaking?

Supportive members club who will facilitate your development: Public Speaking, Leadership, Communication. Drop ins welcome. 204-880-7245 Wed, Nov, 9, Many Rivers Counselling Services AGM 5:30 pm Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services Select Convention delegates, Executive, Bargaining Team. Food & Door Prizes too!

Fri, Nov, 11, Bevy’s and Games 4:00 pm (co)space coworking space` Every Friday we have delicious bevy’s and we play games and hang out.

Sat, Nov, 12, Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Coffee Discussion Group 9:30 am Emergency Measures Organization YARA’s breakfast at the A&W. Casual event. Hams from outside the Yukon often join.

Sun, Nov, 13, Yukon Kennel Club November Membership Meeting 10:00 am Whitehorse Public Library New members welcome!

Mon, Nov, 14-15, Nothing is Intractable: Leading Change in Times of Change Yukon College A two-day Adaptive Action Leadership Lab that provides down-to-earth and practical, but extraordinarily powerful, tools and insights for effective leadership through times of change and transition.

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Mon, Nov, 14, Autism Yukon Fall Workshop 8:00 am Westmark Whitehorse Receive practical information on managing behaviours, both in individual and group settings. This workshop would be appropriate for anyone in contact with individuals with Autism, FAS/D, ADD/ HD, Anxiety Disorders, and anyone else who needs help correcting unwanted behaviours, both common and complex.

Mon, Nov, 14, Astronomy: Westar Workshop & Lecture 8:30 am Yukon College The intent of this program is to bring professional astronomers to communities that would otherwise not have easy access to us. Lectures on astronomical topics, presentations of activities that are ready to use in the classroom, and a roundtable discussion with professional astronomers. Meet in Room A2206 335-2609 Mon, Nov, 14, Young Women of Wisdom Workshops 5:00 pm Skookum Jim Friendship Centre All awesome girls aged 9-13! This new group mirrors the Women of Wisdom, but is tailored just for girls. Girls meet every Monday evening. Every second week is a Traditional Teachings week! Call 633-7683 to learn more.

Mon, Nov, 14, Regular Council Meeting 5:30 pm City Of Whitehorse City Hall Council Chambers Tue, Nov, 15, Westar Workshop and Lecture Program Yukon College This workshop will provide access to Discover the Universe, an Astronomy training program offered by Canadian astronomers.

Call or email for more information 3352609.

Tue, Nov, 15, Wills and Estates 101 5:30 pm Whitehorse Public Library Learn more about why you may need a will, whether or not you may need a lawyer, enduring power of attorney, advanced directives and estate planing. Drop in and learn about this essential process in life. Call or email for more information. 667-3066 Tue, Nov, 15, Brave New Writing Workshop 7:00 pm Brave New Writing Join us to work that creative muscle in a warm and supportive environment. This is a guided creative writing workshop using prompts to inspire, engage, and explore.

Bring your favourite journal and a pen and get ready to write. Admission by donation.

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The Little Nag: Mindfullness

Aisy Doodles

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Life is Tough with The Little Nag

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y dinner dishes don’t always get done after dinner.

There is a chair in my living room that has a continuous pile of laundry to be folded.

Sometimes I forget the kid’s helmet, or swimsuit, or permission slip for school.

The dogs haven’t been bathed for two weeks.

I try to be a calm and guiding teacher to my children, but sometimes I lose it and yell at them and then feel like crap later.

I planned to plant a garden this summer, but never did. I managed to keep six flower baskets alive until the end of August, though.

That was something.

And then there’s those days when I can’t seem to find myself amongst the laundry and the dishes and the emails. Where am I? Who have I become?

What happened to that bright, fun enthusiastic person I used to be? I feel like I’m drowning in all of the things that I should be doing, or didn’t do, or did do and now regret.

All I want is to come up for air and stop struggling and find some peace.

If you are like me and many of the people out there, The Little Nag in your head thinks you’re a lousy housekeeper, a mediocre parent and lazy sod who should be doing much more.

We live in a culture where achievement is celebrated and progress is expected. We define ourselves by what we do or what we have done. If you’re not doing something then you’re doing nothing, and you fail at life.

Well, as I’ve mentioned before, The Little Nag is a jerk. That voice in your head that never, ever stops yapping and drives you to depression, fear, anger and madness – that voice is your ego. And your ego is not who you are.

You are a divine and perfect piece of the universe, meant to be here and now and learning how to

get through this thing we call life.

And whether you’re a parent that forgot the library books, a spouse that forgot to pick up milk, a pet owner that is just too tired to walk the dog today, or an employee who hit “Reply All” when you should have hit “Reply” – you are doing great. You’re surviving.

Yada yada nice flowery talk, Bobbi, but what do you do about it?

Nothing.

That’s what you do: nothing.

You sit, you breathe, you let the thoughts that come – just go.

You focus your attention on your breath, on the feel of the air coming through your nose, on the rise and fall of your chest, on the feeling of your heartbeat as it moves the blood around your body and nourishes it. You become alive and present right now, right here, where everything is just as it should be.

The forgotten pizza order slip for school lunch doesn’t matter right this second. The spaghetti sauce pot soaking in the sink doesn’t need to be washed right now. That email from a client doesn’t need to be answered immediately.

Right now, right here, you are alive, you are breathing, you are safe and warm and perfect. There is nothing wrong in this moment, it just is. Life is lived in this moment. The past is done and gone, the future isn’t here yet. They are only figments of your imagination that don’t really exist. It is only ever right now; not yesterday, not tomorrow, only now.

God said to Moses “I am that I am,” not “I was” or “I will be.”

Only “I am.”

“Be still and know that I am” as you are, in the present moment.

It is here that you will find peace.

Try this: put down this paper, get comfortable in your seat, rest your hands on your lap or the arms of the chair. Put your feet flat on the ground and relax your shoulders. Now, look around. Just look

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around and breathe. You may start to notice things that you never noticed before, and be inspired.

See the colours around you, hear the sounds, watch the movement of the leaves in the wind.

Notice the way the sun lights up the edges of the clouds.

See, really see, the people around you. They aren’t men or women, tall or short, black or white, they just are, as you are.

They are not separate or different than you, they just are.

Life just is, here and now.

Reliving the past won’t change it, practicing the future won’t make it happen, all that chatter in your head will only make you crazy. Recognizing the chatter and knowing that it is not you is like coming up for air and realizing that are truly alive. And this is how you live your life, instead of your life living you.

Aislinn Cornett is an art therapist, writer, artist and adventurer born in Whitehorse, Yukon.

She currently lives, writes and doodles on the beach in Mexico.

Bobbi is a head case who studies and practices mindfulness and meditation in hopes of one day being sane.

Her sincere hope is to learn and share and maybe help other people find sanity through mindfulness and meditation.

She lives in Whitehorse with her family, two dogs and a hamster.

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Seasonal Recipes with Sydney Oland

Beet Brownies

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PHOTOS: by Sydney Oland

on’t be foolhardy and dismiss these brownies as a recipe for health and well-being.

While the extra fibre and vitamins the beets give this treat are certainly welcome, these rich, flavourful brownies should not be relegated to the realm of diet food.

It may seem counterintuitive, but beets add moisture and a rich sweetness to these brownies. And while you can get a moist texture and abundant sweetness from extra sugar and fat, you may as well make use of the wonderful local beets that you can find in grocery stores at this time of year.

PHOTOS: Sydney Oland

Beets are everywhere this time of year.

They make brownies moist and sweet

Shredded chocolate. Don’t be fooled by the beets in this recipe -- these brownies are a rich treat

Grate the beets using a large-holed grater

METHOD:

1 large pan with a lid, combine 2

INGREDIENTS:

Set oven at 325 degrees. In a

1 pound beets, peeled and grated on the large holes of a box grater ⅓ cup of water butter, for greasing the pan 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

½ cup cocoa powder pinch of salt ⅔ cups chopped chocolate ½ cup canola oil 4 eggs, beaten 1 cup sugar 2 tsp vanilla

grated beets and water, bring to a simmer then cover and steam the beets until all the water has evaporated, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool fully.

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Bake brownies until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out with just a few crumbs clinging to it, about 45 minutes.

Allow brownies to cool for 20 minutes before slicing.

Makes 16 brownies

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Book Fair Fever in Frankfurt

Books, business, discussions and art on an international stage

PHOTOS: by Elke Reinauer

by Elke Reinauer

G

ood news first: Canada will be a guest of honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair.

Bad news: We have to wait four years. 2020 is far away, but Livres Canada is already excited about it and posting the news on its website.

This year, Flanders (a part of Belgium where the people speak Dutch) and the Netherlands were the guests of honour at the book fair, which takes place every year in October. I attended this year.

It took place from Oct. 19 to 23.

The motto was, “This is What we Share.”

Germany shares the North Sea coast with these two regions, as well as a well developed literary scene, including authors like Margriet de Moor or Cees Noteboom from the Netherlands.

As I enter the guest pavilion of Flanders and the Netherlands I am surrounded by the sea: on huge pieces of fabric hanging from the ceiling are projections of a beach.

The light changes and the waves are rolling in.

Chairs are set up in the room to sit down and relax – just what I need after a day of running around the book fair.

The Frankfurt Book Fair draws huge crowds. Almost nine times

the population of the Yukon is visiting the Book Fair in five days: about 300,000 people. Editors, business people, book-buyers, artists, writers, bloggers, and me: one of 8,000 registered journalists.

I settle in a comfy chair, rest my feet and review the day: It started early by walking through the hall of international publishers: large publishing companies such as Simon and Schuster, Random House, and also small companies from Africa and Asia. Here it is all about business: selling rights for books.

The hustle and bustle of the business ended as I found my way to another hall: The Arts+, which is a new concept at this year’s book fair: fashion, design and fine art in one hall.

British artist David Hockney displayed his latest piece here: a complete collection of his artwork in a huge book. The book costs about 2,500 Euro and contains 62 years of Hockney’s work. It was set up on a stand so visitors could browse through it.

The Arts+ exhibition shows that books are not only about literature; they are about beauty, too.

In an area named Beautiful Books, visitors could judge the most

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Book Fair Fever in Frankfurt ... continued from Page 12 beautiful book. It was inspiring to browse through all these stunning books.

Discussions and readings were happening everywhere at the book fair. I moved on to listen to Turkish author Can Dündar talking about his newest book, We are Arrested. He was editor-in-chief for Cumhurriyet, which is a Turkish newspaper. Dündar was imprisoned because he wrote about things the government didn’t want publicized. In the discussion he talked about the freedom of the press and the circumstances in Turkey. His latest book is about politics in Turkey and his time in prison.

Freedom of the press and freedom of speech are huge topics at the book fair. Everywhere in Europe journalists losing their jobs, and newspapers – like recently in Hungary – are being shut down by government.

There are so many fascinating presentations, discussions and books at the Frankfurt Book Fair, that if you go, you need to decide what to focus on. But sometimes you find unexpected treasures, like I did when I walked by a stand of independent magazines.

“We have a magazine for redheads,” a representative at the magazine table told me, noting my red hair.

It is called MC1R and published by a German designer.

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The Netherlands Pavilion, which was a refuge from the busy-ness of the book fair

Because they sell some copies to the UK, USA and Canada, it is written in English, the editor in chief, Tristan Rodgers, told me.

I am astonished and fascinated by this well-created magazine.

The topics are all about redheadgatherings, issues like freckles and features of red haired artists. Tristan Rodgers and I had a nice chat about ginger issues and magazinemaking. As I walked away to the Flanders and the Netherlands pavilion I felt inspired. And this was only the first day of the book fair.

Elke Reinauer is a writer based in Germany with strong ties to the Yukon. Please email comments about her articles to editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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Sun, Nov, 13, Well-Rounded Yoga 4:00 pm Breath of Life Collective Our classes are tailored to people who may not be the stereotypical yoga student and we will offer creative ways to adjust to your needs. We will create a safe space for all body types to experience yoga at your pace and to just be yourself. Call or email to register. 3363569 thebreathoflifestudio@gmail.com Mon, Nov, 14, Positive Behaviour Supports Workshop Westmark Whitehorse In this workshop, Dr. Lynch will give practical information on managing behaviours, both in individual and group settings.

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Bordeaux vs Meritage

Meritage offers the richness of Bordeaux wines, but they originate from many regions

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icking up a new bottle of wine can be as difficult as cracking a secret code. What do all of these symbols and words mean?

What mystical juice is hiding inside the bottle? At the end of the day, we just want it to be tasty – right?

Let’s decode one of these mystery words: Meritage.

Meritage is an invented word that combines the words merit and heritage.

As a result, the pronunciation rhymes with heritage.

These are blended wines that use only Bordeaux grapes, which include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, St. Macaire, Gros Verdot or Carmenère grapes. Winemakers use their best grapes to produce high-quality wines that are similar in style to the famous Bordeaux wines from France.

Only wines that come from the Bordeaux region can be called by that name so, winemakers outside of that region created the term Meritage to indicate that their wines are similar.

Meritage and Bordeaux blends are famous for good reason. Winemakers take their best grapes and blend them to balance their good and not-so-good qualities to create delicious, balanced wines.

There are also wines made from the same grapes that are labeled Cabernet Merlot, Malbec Merlot, Red Wine Blend or other generic terms.

The word Meritage is a trade-

Cabernet Merlot for $20.90 or Augey, Bordeaux for $17.25.

Which bottle you prefer will depend on your personal taste.

A quick test to determine your taste is to choose which beverage you prefer: black coffee, coffee with milk and sugar, or tea. Black coffee drinkers are usually tolerant tasters.

People who like to add milk and sugar are often sensitive tasters. Finally, tea drinkers are typically very sensitive tasters. The Gray Monk, Meritage is the best flavour choice for a tolerant taster. This wine has the strongest tannin, most oak characteristics and flavours that linger on the palate for the PHOTO: Michelle Eshpeter greatest duration.

For the sensitive taster, all of the bottles listed above would be great choices, but the Red Rooster, Cabernet Merlot would likely Red wine blends be the best match. This wine has a to suit all tastes lighter tannin, but still a nice mix of fruit and oak flavours.

The Augey, Bordeaux would be mark so vineyards have to pay a the best choice for a very sensilicensing fee to use the term on tive taster. This wine is noticeably their bottles. Many choose not to fruitier than the other two, has a use the term, but still make love- more gentle mouthfeel and lower ly blended wines using the same alcohol. grapes.

You are ready; you have a If you want to learn more wine-match for your taste. Get about the history and governance out there and try something new. around Meritage you can check out the Meritage Alliance website Michelle Eshpeter is a www.MeritageAlliance.com.

Whitehorse local who loves Some great wines to try that wine, paddleboarding and are available in the Yukon are: yoga. She is currently pursuing Gray Monk Estate Winery, Merither WSET Level III Award in age for $35.20; Red Rooster, wine and spirits.

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Dave Broadfoot as Bobby Clobber

Wasting Away in Geezerville with Ken Bolton

Farewell to a gentle, genuine funnyman much better through his delicious character profiles on CBC’s Royal Canadian Air Farce.

Who could forget the hilariously-stunned Big Bobby Clobber, who clearly took too many pucks to the head without benefit of a helmet? Or the gauche, unnamed Honourable Member for Kicking Horse Pass?

Some comic premises never grow stale. One of these was the image of the hapless Sgt. Renfrew and his police dog, Cuddles, in their lonely log cabin on the 14th floor of Mountie headquarters.

Somewhere in each Renfrew sketch would come the unforgettable line, delivered with impeccable Broadfoot timing: “... When I regained consciousness.”

No matter often I heard it, or how far ahead I anticipated it,

that line cracked me up every time.

Arguably, Broadfoot was the quintessential 20th-century Canadian comic. He was cheeky without being gross (although I’ve seen him do corporate gigs with slightly more risqué material). His satire could be pointed, but was never mean-spirited.

With his lanky frame and slightly goofy smile, he came across as a guy you just had to love.

In 1980, perhaps ‘81, I got to see Broadfoot’s gentle, genuine side up close, without the filter of scripted material or assumed characters.

He was in Calgary to headline the Stampede, but planned to spend a month in the area. When I saw a note on the CBC bulletin board that he wanted a small

place to rent, I didn’t hesitate.

My house was tiny, and slightly in shambles from renovation, but I offered it to him free, provided he wouldn’t mind sharing for the first week and looking after my garden for the next three.

He was a considerate, delightful guest. Each morning, he would emerge from his room in gown and slippers, and modestly ask for feedback on something he’d written the night before.

For a week, it was like two pals in a log cabin at the top of Mountie headquarters.

Farewell, friend. Thanks for the memories. Keep smiling.

Ken Bolton is a freelance writer who lives southeast of Whitehorse.

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nce you reach a certain age and stage in life, it’s no longer shocking to learn that some cherished celebrity from your youth has crossed the Great Divide.

If a movie star or blues singer you’ve admired for years passes away in their 80s or 90s, a common response is to say, “That’s sad. But they had a good run.

Thanks for the memories.”

Over the years, I’ve learned to accept the dying of certain lights that once shone brilliantly in public. But a few days ago, one such passing brought a real lump to my throat.

The first time I saw the iconic Canadian funnyman, Dave Broadfoot, was during a tour of the musical-comedy revue, Spring Thaw, sometime in the 1960s.

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Community EVENTS

ATLIN

Wed, Nov, 9, Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 pm Atlin Rec Centre Wed, Nov, 16, Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 pm Atlin Rec Centre

BEAVER CREEK

Thu, Nov, 10, Parent And Tot Swim 10:30 am Beaver Creek Community Club Fri, Nov, 11, Tot Time 9:30 am Nelnah Bessie John School Sat, Nov, 12, Women’s Yoga 9:00 am Nelnah Bessie John School Just yourself in comfortable clothing Sat, Nov, 12, Parent And Tot Swim 10:30 am Beaver Creek Community Club Sat, Nov, 12, Volleyball 8:00 pm Beaver Creek Community Club Mon, Nov, 14, Tot Time 9:30 am Nelnah Bessie John School Tue, Nov, 15, Women’s Yoga 7:00 pm Nelnah Bessie John School Just yourself in comfortable clothing Tue, Nov, 15, Volleyball 8:00 pm Beaver Creek Community Club

BURWASH LANDING

Thu, Nov, 10, Learn Dan Kè Classes 9:00 am Jacquot Hall We are learning Dan Kè, in the Elders and Youth room, everyone welcome.

Tue, Nov, 15, Learn Dan Kè Classes 9:00 am Jacquot Hall We are learning Dan Kè, in the Elders and Youth room, everyone welcome.

CARCROSS

Wed, Nov, 9, Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen. cranfield@ctfn.ca 821-4251 Wed, Nov, 9, Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed, Nov, 9, Sewing Group 6:00 pm CTFN Capacity Building Wed, Nov, 9, AA Carcross 6:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Thu, Nov, 10, CPNP Lunch 12:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Thu, Nov, 10, Pottery with Claudia MacPhee 3:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School Every Tuesday and Thursday, please enter by side door. Everyone welcome! no fee for community members 8673993321 Thu, Nov, 10, Sewing Group 6:00 pm CTFN Capacity Building Thu, Nov, 10, Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranfield, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator Sat, Nov, 12, Youth Drop In! 8:00 pm Carcross Community Centre Mon, Nov, 14, Family Archery 7:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School Children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Anyone 12 or older may attend Family Archery.

Mon, Nov, 14, AA - Tagish 7:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Mon, Nov, 14, Adult Archery 8:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School Tue, Nov, 15, Management Board 9:00 am Carcross/Tagish First Nation Tue, Nov, 15, Elders Breakfast 10:00 am Carcross/Tagish First Nation Tue, Nov, 15, Pottery with Claudia MacPhee 3:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School Every Tuesday and Thursday,

please enter by side door. Everyone welcome! no fee for community members 8673993321 Tue, Nov, 15, Tlingit Language classes 5:00 pm CTFN Capacity Building Tue, Nov, 15, Sports Night 6:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School Tue, Nov, 15, Women’s Group 7:00 pm Carcross Community Campus 821-4251 Wed, Nov, 16, Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen. cranfield@ctfn.ca 821-4251 Wed, Nov, 16, Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed, Nov, 16, Sewing Group 6:00 pm CTFN Capacity Building Wed, Nov, 16, AA Carcross 6:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation

CARMACKS

Wed, Nov, 9, Kids Club After School Program 3:30 pm Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 5-12, snacks provided Wed, Nov, 9, Judo 5:00 pm Carmacks Recreation Centre Participants need to be registered to participate. For more information contact the Rec Centre or Judo coach (867) 863-6271 Thu, Nov, 10, Kids Club After School Program 3:30 pm Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 5-12, snacks provided Fri, Nov, 11, Kids Club After School Program 3:30 pm Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 5-12, snacks provided Fri, Nov, 11, Youth Night 6:00 pm Carmacks Recreation Centre Movie, snacks, gym, and games Mon, Nov, 14, Kids Club After School Program 3:30 pm Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 5-12, snacks provided Mon, Nov, 14, Judo 5:00 pm Carmacks Recreation Centre Participants need to be registered to participate. For more information contact the Rec Centre or Judo coach (867) 863-6271 Tue, Nov, 15, Kids Club After School Program 3:30 pm Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 5-12, snacks provided Wed, Nov, 16, Kids Club After School Program 3:30 pm Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 5-12, snacks provided Wed, Nov, 16, Judo 5:00 pm Carmacks Recreation Centre Participants need to be registered to participate. For more information contact the Rec Centre or Judo coach (867) 863-6271

DAWSON CITY

Wed, Nov, 9, Light Therapy 12:00 pm Dawson City Community Library The library is launching light therapy to help us get through the long winter months.

Wed, Nov, 9, Wellness Wednesdays 6:30 pm Alchemy Café If you have health goals you are having a hard time reaching- come to Alchemy Cafe and find out how you can be supported to greater health & wellness. :Everyone welcome!

Wed, Nov, 9, Film Fest Selections 7:00 pm KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Help select the short films for the 2017 DCISFF. Email filmfest@kiac.ca to get on our mailing list.

Wed, Nov, 9, CFYT Trivia 8:00 pm The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.

Thu, Nov, 10, Olivier de Colombel & Romain Fitoussi Band: Tribute to Thomas Chapin 7:30 pm KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Steve Gedrose educational vignette. Saxophonist Olivier

Or email them to: events@whatsupyukon.com

de Colombel & guest guitarist Romain Fitoussi from France with their Thomas Chapin tribute project. 867-334-2789 info@ jazzyukon.ca Thu, Nov, 10, Open Mic In The Lounge 9:00 pm Westminster Hotel Hosted by Jonathan Howe Fri, Nov, 11, Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 am Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri, Nov, 11, Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 pm Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri, Nov, 11, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Fri, Nov, 11, Harmonica George McConkey 6:00 pm Westminster Hotel In the Tavern Sat, Nov, 12, Painting 1:00 pm KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Inspire and be inspired by other artists. Bring your own ideas and painting surfaces. Paints, brushes and easels are supplied, no instruction offered.

Sat, Nov, 12, Drop-in Saturday Painting for Adults 1:00 pm KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Inspire and be inspired by other artists. Bring your own ideas and painting surfaces. Paints, brushes and easels are supplied, no instruction offered.

Sat, Nov, 12, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Mon, Nov, 14, Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 am Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon, Nov, 14, Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 pm Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon, Nov, 14, Family Badminton 6:15 pm Robert Service School Please wear indoor shoes and everyone welcome!

Mon, Nov, 14, Film Fest Selections 7:00 pm KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Help select the short films for the 2017 DCISFF. Email filmfest@kiac.ca to get on our mailing list.

Tue, Nov, 15, Drop-in Screen Printing 5:00 pm KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Student quality inks and other materials may be accessed for beginners or those wishing to experiment. KIAC’s screens are available to use, providing they are well maintained Tue, Nov, 15, Step n Strong 7:00 pm Robert Service School For more information email: getrealfit(at)me.com 867-993-2520 Wed, Nov, 16, Wellness Wednesdays 6:30 pm Alchemy Café If you have health goals you are having a hard time reachingcome to Alchemy Cafe and find out how you can be supported to greater health & wellness. :Everyone welcome!

Wed, Nov, 16, Film Fest Selections 7:00 pm KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Help select the short films for the 2017 DCISFF. Email filmfest@kiac.ca to get on our mailing list.

Wed, Nov, 16, Joel Plaskett 7:30 pm KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Joel Plaskett returns with one of the most diverse and fan-pleasing albums of his career. It touches on his solo acoustic side, his guitar rock work with the Emergency, his happygo-lucky rhyming talents, carefree memories of growing up in Nova Scotia, and a little bit of anger at the forces making life tougher these days.

Wed, Nov, 16, CFYT Trivia 8:00 pm The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.

JOEL PLASKETT

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Concert: Nov 16, 2016

JACINTHE LORANGER Bananapocalypse Now: See You in the Oblivion November 19 – December 18, 2016 Opening Reception: Thursday November 17 7:30 pm

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Saturday November 26, 12 – 4 pm All events take place in the KIAC Ballroom unless specified otherwise.

Tel: (867) 993-5005 Fax: (867) 993-5838 Website: www.kiac.ca

Wed, Nov, 9, Parent & Tot Story Time 11:00 am Faro Community Library For Babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Wed, Nov, 9, Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 pm Faro Recreation Centre Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

Fri, Nov, 11, Senior Fitness Class 1:00 pm Faro Recreation Centre Bring water, comfortable shoes, call Lucy at 994-2112 for more details.

Fri, Nov, 11, Teen Drop in Gym 7:00 pm Del Van Gorder School Tue, Nov, 15, Kudz Ze Kayah Mine Project Community Tour 6:30 pm Faro Recreation Centre.Learn more about the project by attending a community meeting, More info. 867-336-3537 or robm@ bmcminerals.com Wed, Nov, 16, Parent & Tot Story Time 11:00 am Faro Community Library For Babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Wed, Nov, 16, Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 pm Faro Recreation Centre Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

HAINES JUNCTION

Wed, Nov, 9, Adult Volleyball 6:30 pm St. Elias Community School Thu, Nov, 10, Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 am Mun Ku Thu, Nov, 10, Chair Yoga For Seniors 3:00 pm Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Thu, Nov, 10, Adult Soccer 7:30 pm St. Elias Community School Fri, Nov, 11, Story Hour 10:00 am Haines Junction Community Library Sat, Nov, 12, Film Screening: Thomas Chapin, Night Bird Song 4:00 pm Village Bakery and Deli The story of the late great jazz hero, one of the more exuberant saxophonists and band leaders in jazz. In the Ballroom. Admission by Donation Sat, Nov, 12, Jazz Quinet: Tribute to Thomas Chapin 5:30 pm St Elias Convention Centre Steve Gedrose educational vignette. Saxophonist Olivier de Colombel & guest guitarist Romain Fitoussi from France with their Thomas Chapin tribute project. info@jazzyukon.ca Mon, Nov, 14, Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 pm Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, Nov, 15, Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 pm Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, Nov, 15, Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 pm Takhini Hall Wed, Nov, 16, Adult Volleyball 6:30 pm St. Elias Community School Wed, Nov, 16, Village of Haines Junction Council Meeting 7:00 pm St Elias Convention Centre

MARSH LAKE

Fri, Nov, 11, Jackalope Friday Dinners 7:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat, Nov, 12, Tot Group 10:00 am Marsh Lake Community Centre Sun, Nov, 13, Drop in Badminton 11:00 am Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue, Nov, 15, North of 60 Cafe 2:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Are you retired? Have some time? Marsh Lake seniors socialize, play cards, have coffee, tea and home made goodies. C’mon down!

Tue, Nov, 15, North of 60 Seniors Cafe 2:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre

Tue, Nov, 15, Tot Group 2:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre

MAYO

Wed, Nov, 9, Volleyball 8:00 pm J.V. Clark School Thu, Nov, 10, Drop in Kick/Baseball 12:00 pm J.V. Clark School Thu, Nov, 10, Circuit Training 5:30 pm Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre In the Fitness Centre Thu, Nov, 10, Floor Hockey 8:00 pm J.V. Clark School Drop In Floor Hockey for Teens and Adults Fri, Nov, 11, Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 pm Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Sun, Nov, 13, DropIn Soccer 12:00 pm J.V. Clark School Mon, Nov, 14, Drop In Soccer 12:00 pm J.V. Clark School Mon, Nov, 14, Yoga 5:00 pm Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Meet in the curling lounge.

Tue, Nov, 15, Drop In Volleyball 12:00 pm J.V. Clark School Tue, Nov, 15, Circuit Training 5:30 pm Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre In the Fitness Centre Tue, Nov, 15, Drop-In Badminton 7:00 pm Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Tue, Nov, 15, Mayo Sewing Nights 7:00 pm Yukon College Mayo Campus Tue, Nov, 15, Floor Hockey 8:00 pm J.V. Clark School Drop In Floor Hockey for Teens and Adults Wed, Nov, 16, Volleyball 8:00 pm J.V. Clark School

MOUNT LORNE

Fri, Nov, 11, Learning Lions Homeschoolers Get Together 3:00 pm Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083 Sun, Nov, 13, Willow Weaving Class 10:00 am Lorne Mountain Community Centre Learn to make a “melon” or “ribbed “with many variations on shape and handles possible.

Great class for first time basket makers!!!

Please register. Please bring your lunch , sharp knife and a pair of side cutters

OLD CROW

Thu, Nov, 10, Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 pm Old Crow Community Center Sat, Nov, 12, Fur Handling Old Crow Community Center Call for more information. 667-7091 Sun, Nov, 13, Fur Handling Old Crow Community Center Call for more information. 667-7091 Tue, Nov, 15, Gym Night 7:00 pm Old Crow Community Center

TAGISH

Tuesday - Saturdays Tagish Treasures Thrift Store 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Nov, 9, Tagish Library 12:00 pm Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed, Nov, 9, Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday.

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Klondike Institute of Art and Culture Dawson City, YT

7:30 PM-10:00 PM $30/$27 members in advance, $32 at the door

FARO

Marché de Noël 2016

Boys and Girls Club of Yukon

What:

Free Teen Drop In Ages 11 to 18 Free snack and meal

mon, nov 14 Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre

Appel aux artistes et artisans

When: Wednesdays to Saturdays 3 PM to 9 PM

7:00pm FIRE SONG

Where: 306A Alexander Street Look for the big green door!

26 Novembre

Contact:

Centre de la francophonie

10 h à 16 h

Web: bgcyukon.com Facebook: bgcyukon Twitter: @bgcyukon

Ph. (867) 393-2824

Available Light Cinema

DIR. ADAM GARNET JONES, 2015, CAN, 96 MIN

Shane is a two-spirited Anishnabe teenager in Northern Ontario who is struggling to support his family in the aftermath of his sister’s suicide. He was supposed to move to the city for university in the fall, and he has been trying to convince his secret boyfriend to come with him, but now everything is uncertain. Shane is torn between his responsibilities at home and the promise of freedom calling to him from the city. An affecting and powerful fiction film from a new voice in Canadian cinema. Audience Choice winner, ImagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival.

Co-presented w/ Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre + Yukon Queer Film Alliance Tickets at Yukon Film Society, on 3rd Avenue above Uniglobe Travel. $13 Regular Admission / $11 KDFN citizens, YFS members, YQFA members

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Thu, Nov, 10, Carpet Bowling For Everyone 11:00 am Tagish Community Centre Learn the technical indoor game of carpet bowling.

Sat, Nov, 12, Zumba Class 12:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Classes by donation Sat, Nov, 12, Tagish Library 12:00 pm Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed, Nov, 16, Tagish Library 12:00 pm Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed, Nov, 16, Foot Wellness Clinic 1:30 pm Tagish Community Centre Wed, Nov, 16, Flu Shot Clinic 2:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Worried about getting sick this winter, drop in for an annual flu shot. Stay one step a head of the flu.

Wed, Nov, 16, Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday.

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

ROSS RIVER

Mon, Nov, 14, Kudz Ze Kayah Mine Project Community Tour 6:30 pm Ross River Recreation Centre Learn more about the project by attending a community meeting, More info. 867-336-3537 or robm@bmcminerals.com

TESLIN

Daily Teslin Lake Bird Observatory Teslin Lake Government Campground 15 km north of Teslin. Open at sunrise for 6 Hours. Get up close and personal with a variety of migrating birds while watching the bird banders at work. Park at the large brown cook shelter, follow the adjacent foot trail down to the lake shore and follow the sign-age.

WATSON LAKE

Daily at 12-4pm & 6-8pm Yukon`s Northern Lights Showtimes -Two scheduled shows /day 1pm and 6:30 pm – will show on request for large groups as well.Northern Lights Center Features the amazing phenomena known as the ‘Northern Lights’ or ‘Aurora borealis’, the Northern Lights Centre boasts state-of-theart panoramic video and surround-sound systems.

Thu, Nov, 10, Infant Massage Classes 10:30 am Watson Lake Family Centre Infant massage is used to help promote longer and deeper sleeping patterns, relieve symptoms of “colic” or gassy periods, improve cardiac and respiratory output, help baby develop sense of self.

Please call Elizabeth Bauman at 536- 7202 Thu, Nov, 10, Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu, Nov, 10, Kids Running Club 4:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre A club for kids interested in running or jogging, call Meaghan for more details. 536-8020 Thu, Nov, 10, Body Fit 7:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Mon, Nov, 14, Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Tue, Nov, 15, Parent & Tots 10:00 am Watson Lake Recreation Centre For Babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Tue, Nov, 15, Kids Running Club 4:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre A club for kids interested in running or jogging, call Meaghan for more details. 536-8020 Tue, Nov, 15, Town of Watson Lake Council Meeting 7:00 pm Town of Watson Lake Tue, Nov, 15, Body Fit 7:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Thur, Nov, 17, Kudz Ze Kayah Mine Project Community Tour 6:30 pm Watson Lake Rec Centre. Learn more about the project by attending a community meeting, More info. 867-336-3537 or robm@ bmcminerals.com

HAINES

Daily Everyone Welcome Swim Haines Community Centre 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM. No Swim Sundays Mon-Thu Haines Public Library Open 10:00 am Haines Borough Public Library Haines Borough Public Library Hours: MonThu 10-9 | Fri 10-6 | Sat/Sun 12:30-4:30 | 766-2545 Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays Totem Pole Carving 10:00 am Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre with Master Carver, Jim Heaton Wed, Nov, 9, Aqua Aerobics 8:00 am Haines Borough Swimming Pool Wed, Nov, 9, Tai Chi 10:30 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, Nov, 9, Haines Public Library Open 11:00 am Haines Borough Public Library Wed, Nov, 9, Tlingit Language Class 3:30 pm Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Wed, Nov, 9, Homework Help 5:30 pm Haines Borough Public Library Wed, Nov, 9, Open Mic Nite 10:00 pm Pioneer Bar Thu, Nov, 10, Morning Muscles 7:00 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu, Nov, 10, Strength and Stretch 11:00 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri, Nov, 11, Aqua Aerobics 8:00 am Haines Borough Swimming Pool Fri, Nov, 11, Haines Public Library Open 11:00 am Haines Borough Public Library Fri, Nov, 11, Story time 12:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library Fri, Nov, 11, Yoga with Mandy 1:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri, Nov, 11, Homework Help 5:30 pm Haines Borough Public Library Sat, Nov, 12, Tai Chi 11:00 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Sat, Nov, 12, Haines Public Library Open 1:30 pm Haines Borough Public Library Sun, Nov, 13, St Michael’s - lobby 11:30 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Sun, Nov, 13, Haines Public Library Open 1:30 pm Haines Borough Public Library Mon, Nov, 14, Alaska Bald Eagle Festival American Bald Eagle Foundation The Festival includes evening presentations, so you don’t miss a minute of daylight at the Chilkat Eagle Preserve! Daily buses and vans will carry you safely to the Alaska Bald Eagle Preserve to witness the annual “Gathering of the Eagles.”

Mon, Nov, 14, Aqua Aerobics 8:00 am Haines Borough Swimming Pool Mon, Nov, 14, Tai Chi 10:30 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Nov, 14, Haines Public Library

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Open 11:00 am Haines Borough Public Library Mon, Nov, 14, Strength and Stretch 11:00 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Nov, 14, Mother Goose Stories and Songs 12:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library Mon, Nov, 14, Yoga with Mandy 1:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Nov, 14, Homework Help 5:30 pm Haines Borough Public Library Tue, Nov, 15, Morning Muscles 7:00 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue, Nov, 15, Haines Public Library Open 11:00 am Haines Borough Public Library Wed, Nov, 16, Aqua Aerobics 8:00 am Haines Borough Swimming Pool Wed, Nov, 16, Tai Chi 10:30 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, Nov, 16, Haines Public Library Open 11:00 am Haines Borough Public Library Wed, Nov, 16, Tlingit Language Class 3:30 pm Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Wed, Nov, 16, Homework Help 5:30 pm Haines Borough Public Library Wed, Nov, 16, Open Mic Nite 10:00 pm Pioneer Bar

SKAGWAY

Wed, Nov, 9, SpinFlex w/Katherine 7:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Nov, 9, TRX Suspension Training 5:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Sign up required Wed, Nov, 9, Aerial Tissue w/Renee 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Special Fee & Sign-up Thu, Nov, 10, Mindful Vinyasa Flow 8:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Nov, 10, Senior Chair Based Weight Training 10:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Thu, Nov, 10, Dance Fusion with Kaera New Latin Hip Hop Class 5:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Nov, 10, Easy Does it YogaRestorative Yoga w/Jeanne- ALL Level 6:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Nov, 10, Basketball For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Nov, 11, Spinning w/ Dena 7:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Sat, Nov, 12, Senior Chair Based Weight Training 10:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Sat, Nov, 12, Dance Fusion with Kaera New Latin Hip Hop Class 5:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Sat, Nov, 12, Volleyball For Adults 6:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Sun, Nov, 13, Aerial Tissue w/Renee 6:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Special Fee & Sign-up Mon, Nov, 14, SpinFlex w/Katherine 7:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Nov, 14, TRX Suspension Training 5:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Sign up required Mon, Nov, 14, Roller Hockey For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Nov, 15, Mindful Vinyasa Flow 8:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Nov, 15, Back/Hip Yoga with

LASER CUTTER 101 NOVEMBER 10 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

COOL TOOLS- YWITT AFTER SCHOOL SKILLED TRADES COURSES NOVEMBER 14 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

A place to live, learn, grow...and be awesome ❤

The “Heart of Riverdale” uses an intergenerational approach to learning through the arts. Along with a huge selection of incredible arts programming for kids, we also are home to the famous “Ball Pit”, and “The Courts” theatre space. We have regular free groups such as an Intergenerational Knitting Circle, a Monthly Book Club, our own Girls Group, and plenty of space available for use by various community groups. Check out our website to see what we have going on, or stop by for a visit on the corner of Lewes and Klondike.

www.theheartofriverdale.com

INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINE 101 NOVEMBER 17 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

WOOD SHOP ORIENTATION NOVEMBER 17

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

WELDING 101 NOVEMBER 17

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM HOURS

Monday Closed, Tuesday - Friday 11am - 9pm, Saturday & Sunday 1-9pm www.yukonstruct.com info@yukonstruct.com 135 Industrial Rd.

Myofascial Release and Acupressure 10:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Nov, 15, Senior Chair Based Weight Training 10:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Tue, Nov, 15, Dance Fusion with Kaera New Latin Hip Hop Class 5:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Nov, 15, Basketball For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Nov, 16, SpinFlex w/Katherine 7:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Nov, 16, TRX Suspension Training 5:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Sign up required Wed, Nov, 16, Aerial Tissue w/Renee 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Special Fee & Sign-up

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings Beaver Creek Tuesday & Thursday 11:30 AM - St. Anne Church - Yukon Unity group Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity group Carcross Wednesdays 7:30 PM. Library Lightwalkers group Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity group Carmacks Fridays 1:30p PM Health Centre Dawson City Thursday 8:00 PM New Beginnings Group Richard Martin Chapel - New Beginnings Group Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity group Saturdays 7:00 PM Community Support

Centre - North Star group 993-5095 Destruction Bay Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity group Faro Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity group Haines Junction Wednesdays 8:00 PM Public Library Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity group Mayo Wednesday 7:30 PM RRC Building 9962825 Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity group Old Crow Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity group Pelly Crossing Wednesday 7:00 PM Pelly Band Office 537-3461 Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity group Ross River Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity group Tagish Mondays 7:30 PM Bishop’s Cabin, end of road along California Beach Telegraph Creek Tuesdays 8:00 PM Sewing Centre, Soaring Eagles Group 235-3350 Teslin Wednesdays 7:00 PM G Building, 4 McLeary Street Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre Watson Lake Thursdays 12:30 PM St. Anne Church Spirit of Fellowship Group Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre, downstairs - Yukon Unity group Tuesdays 12:30 PM St. Anne Church Spirit of Fellowship Group

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Learning to Fly The Breath of Life yoga studio is offering acroyoga classes

by Becky Striegler

Jessica Read, owner of Breath of Life yoga studio, and Jonathan Henkelman do a “mighty throne” pose

Jonathan Henkelman is the “base” and Jessica Read is the “flyer” in this acroyoga pose

PHOTOS: by Becky Striegler

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J

onathan Henkelman lies on his back on a yoga mat, legs lifted and bent, the bottoms of his bare feet facing the ceiling. I am standing at his feet, looking down at him. He asks me to lean forward and let his feet press against my lower belly to support me. I try a few times, but I pull back when it feels like I’m going to fall on him.

He asks me to try again, and allow his feet to fully plant under my ribs.

I lean farther this time, most of my weight now against his feet, my heels starting to lift from the floor.

Henkelman raises his hands and I reach forward, placing my palms on his. He tells me to keep leaning and that he will slowly straighten his legs skyward, lifting my entire body off the floor with his feet.

Feeling a little zap of fear, I let it go and trust he can hold me. I teeter forward as my feet leave the floor.

I’m now above him, parallel to him, my legs straight out behind me like superwoman. I’m flying.

This is acroyoga: a combination of yoga and acrobatics that Henkelman has been teaching in Whitehorse since August. It’s increasingly popular across southern Canada and the U.S. and now has a small-but-growing following in Whitehorse.

To do acroyoga you need at least two people: a base (the bottom person) and a flyer (the person being supported). There should also be a spotter for safety.

The practice attracts young, fit, gutsy people who enjoy inversions, being up in the air and testing their strength and courage.

But Henkelman says you don’t have to be daring or fit; you just have to be comfortable stating your limits.

“If someone wanted to come in, and they were not the sort of classic yoga body, like absolutely, you’re

welcome, but you do have to have the confidence to say this is my edge.”

Sometimes that edge is not where you think. Henkelman remembers practicing with a 300-pound woman who assumed she would be the base.

“I’m like ‘Do you want to fly?’ and she’s like ‘Omigod I’m going to crush you!’” he recalls.

But he convinced her.

“By the end she would let me fly her – doing basic things. I couldn’t necessarily do the most fantastic stuff, but it was fascinating to see her come to life.”

The benefits are beyond physical, he says, as he has noticed in his own life.

“I struggle a lot with depression.

I struggle a lot with mental health issues and coming to acro – all of a sudden I have all this energy because the things that I need out of life are happening – the playfulness, the trust, the touch, the connection, the communication.”

Henkelman teaches at Jessica Read’s Breath of Life studio, where acroyoga classes will continue as long as there’s interest. Read, a 12year yogi, has found the new practice challenging. But she has observed that athletic talent is not nearly as important as the ability to rely on your base, your spotter and yourself.

“The biggest one is trust… and being present. You’ve just got to be in your body and feel – and be aware of how you’re holding yourself.”

For more information about acroyoga in Whitehorse go to www.

BreathofLifeStudio.com. For photos and videos of acroyoga in action, check out the Acroyoga Montreal studio’s web page at Acroyoga.com.

Becky Striegler is a Whitehorsebased writer.

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