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andscapes. There is probably no other subject that has inspired so many painters in the Yukon. Every artist brings to their work a particular perspective that informs their style and distinguishes their landscapes from those of other artists.

Virginia Wilson, whose exhibit Travels with a Sketchbook is currently showing at Yukon Artists @ Work (YA@W), approaches landscapes with a background in geography. In discussing the significance of her academic education to her landscape practice, Wilson says it’s similar to having specialized knowledge in anatomy when drawing or painting the human figure.

“What I have is a background in the anatomy of the landscape, because I have a smattering of all the earth sciences,” she explains.

When one has such a background, Wilson says, “You look at a landscape in a completely different way. You’re looking for shapes in the rocks, structures, vegetation zones…the way water moves…the way it meanders around.”

At the centre of the exhibit are several sketchbooks with watercolour drawings of places where Wilson has lived and visited. She created most of these scenes on paper en plein air, working outdoors directly with the landscape.

Many were later used as references for acrylic paintings that Wilson completed in her studio.

The gallery walls include some recent acrylic landscapes, with scenes of the Yukon including downtown Whitehorse, Miles Canyon, Fish Lake and others.

There are also panels featuring reproductions of selected watercolour sketches which are used to illustrate and illuminate Wilson’s artistic process and development.

PHOTOS: courtesy of Virginia Wilson

Virginia Wilson works on her Quill Creek painting in Yukon Artists @ Work gallery For example, one panel demonstrates how she first began creating watercolour sketches while on a trip to Alaska. For these first efforts, she used a pen to draw the scene, then filled it in with watercolour. This took hours, because she used the pen ink to create effects such as shading.

Later, for a trip to the Grand Canyon, she turned the method around and started with watercolours. This allowed her to work quickly to apply the washes before the spectacular light and colours of the canyon scene disappeared.

Then she used the pen to create lines and distinguish forms. This technique was faster and much more efficient, and she’s used it ever since.

Another panel shows how Wilson discovered that Crayola

crayons could be used to create lines. When ink wouldn’t work because the wash was still wet, Wilson grabbed her granddaughter’s black crayon to make lines instead. The on-the-spot improvisation proved successful. The method became part of Wilson’s ongoing practice, so that she was buying boxes and boxes of crayons just to get the black ones (she can now buy black separately).

A third panel demonstrates Wilson’s use of both sketches and photography as references for her final paintings. Photographs are certainly useful, but often fail to reproduce the desired composition or the subtleties of light and colour.

This is evident in an acrylic cont’d on page 3 ...

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On the Cover Artist and Yukonstruct employee Annie Johnsgaard often decorates the walls of Cospace with her chalk murals. For more on her latest

Old Whitehorse 4th and Wood (Sketch)

Old Whitehorse 4th and Wood (Painting)

Fireweed and Clay Cliffs (Painting)

Fireweed and Clay Cliffs (Sketch)

Fish Lake (Sketch)

Fish Lake (Painting)

painting of Quill Creek which is a work-in-progress in the gallery.

Wilson explains how the watercolour sketch she’s using for reference reflects the brilliant turquoise water and river beauty flowers on the creek banks. These elements don’t come through in the reference photograph.

The photograph also fails to convey the emotional response to the landscape, or the “sense of drama” which Wilson captured in her sketch. Through her watercolours, she can recreate the feeling of being overwhelmed by looming mountains, or awed by the depth of a gorge. The sketches also allow for some “artistic license”; for example, Wilson will move mountains over a little to allow for a feature in the foreground to be highlighted.

“Mount Lorne sometimes gets nudged over a bit,” she admits.

If you visit the exhibit, you probably won’t notice where Wilson has moved mountains. However, you will learn about her artistic journey as a landscape painter. Give yourself time to read through the panels and browse through the sketchbooks. That way, you can fully appreciate the transformation of the watercolour sketches into their final acrylic counterparts.

Travels with a Sketchbook is showing until May 29. Wilson will be painting in the gallery every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:30 am to 2 pm for the duration of the show. You can also check out her webpage at avwilson.com. n

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020 wasn’t a great year for any international event. With travel bans and gathering limits imposed due to the pandemic, events like the Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay (KCIBR) were practically off the table, especially because of how suddenly COVID-19 gripped the world.

While not everything is back to normal, KCBIR is technically still happening this year, though things will look very different. The event has become a virtual version of itself, so it can work within guidelines. Instead of the typical relay from Haines Junction to Haines, Alaska, this year’s KCBIR will be a ride people can attend from their backyards or neighbourhoods.

“It’s not a race,” said coordinator Mia Lee. “It’s an event.”

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Riders can ride on any road surface they like, including gravel, mountain bike trails or the road, and take on as many legs as they want. Teams are also allowed as long as their members follow their local guidelines. The racers will all be connected virtually, racing together in all but physical location. In order to mimic what the race is normally like, the virtual version will consist of eight legs for a total of 240 Racers at the kilometres.

2019 KCIBR “This can be done anywhere in the world since it’s virtual.”

The 2021 edition of the KCIBR will take place from June 12 to June 20. Registration is $20, and can be done through the relay’s website.

Registration starts on May 7.

It’s unclear what the turnout will be like for a virtual version of the KCIBR, which usually fills up in 10 days and consists of roughly 1,200 riders. Despite the uncertainties, Lee and the other board members have enjoyed the challenge of adapting an event like this to a virtual format.

“We just want to celebrate riding bicycles,” said PHOTO: Courtesy of Mia Lee Lee. “We want to get people race would require us to develop a (just for this year) e-bikes. It’s back in the saddle and back outwhole new route and have COVID still an outdoor event though, so side.”

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WHITEHORSE EVENTS ART SHOWS Wed thru Fri Travels with a Sketchbook

by Virginia Wilson 11:30 AM YAAW Yukon Artists at Work Come see the art, watch Virginia paint, and browse ten volumes of sketchbooks from the past 20 years! https://www.yaaw.com Until Fri May 21 Art Exhibition: Dark Alice Yukon Arts Centre Yukon artists reveal their take on Alice in Wonderland, featuring Lyn Fabio, Rob Ingram, Maureen Morris, Lillian Loponen, Heather Hyatt, Neil Graham and Shiela Alexandrovich.

Until Fri May 21 Art Exhibition: Love In Its Seams Yukon Arts Centre Exhibition showcases recent acquisitions for the Yukon Permanent Art Collection.

Until Fri May 28 Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen Northern Front Studio A group art show featuring David Ashley, Cheryl Rivest, Megan Melanson, Sharon Edmunds and Erin Dixon.

Until Sat May 29 As You See It by the Quilters of Whitehorse & Haines. Arts Underground A collaborative exhibition of art quilts by ten quilters from Whitehorse, Yukon and Haines, Alaska, inspired by the children’s game “telephone.” https:// www.artsunderground.ca/exhibitions/asyou-see-it Until Sat May 29 This is How I Listen: The Art of Dyslexia by Zoë Armstrong Arts Underground Comprising drawings I created during hundreds of art therapy sessions.

LIVE MUSIC Thurs May 20 Ryan McNally flyin’ solo with Sophie Noel 8:00 PM The Local Bar An intimate performance with McNally featuring special guest and opening act, Sophie Noel from Dawson! Tickets online.

Fri & Sat May 21/22 The Ryan McNally Band 8:00 PM The Local Bar Tickets online.

GENERAL EVENTS Wed May 19 Kids and parents learn to bird 11:00 AM Aksala Park meet up at Whistle Bend Trail Aksala Park Pre-register shyloh@yukonbirds. ca. #learntobird https://yukonbirds.ca/ calendar/ Wed May 19 Spring migration 6:00 PM Frosty Freeze Enjoy the scenic lagoons with Julie Bauer 6 pm. (2 hrs) https:// yukonbirds.ca/calendar/ Wed May 19 Dreary and Izzy 8:00 PM The Guild Hall This funny and poignant play is the story of two sisters who have lost their parents in a car accident. Deirdre is struggling in her role as her sister’s sole caregiver when Freddie Seven Horses, a good-looking vacuum cleaner salesman, arrives at their door and sparks unexplored emotions in each sister. https://www. guildhall.ca/shows/dreary-and-izzy.php Wed May 19 Spanish Conversational Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside at Bridge Cafe Wed May 19 Seniors Choir Practice 7:00 PM Golden Age Society https://bit. ly/3utKjnF Wed May 19 Seniors Line Dancing 2:00 PM Golden Age Society Seniors Line Dancing! Join us every Tuesday for beginners, and every Wednesday for intermediate line dancing fun. https:// yukon-seniors-and-elders.org/index.php/ ga-home Wed May 19 Seniors Tai Chi 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Peaceful movement for positive chi www.yukon-seniors-andelders.org Thurs May 20 Paperback Bookbinding with Mary Hudgin 6:30 PM Arts Underground This course will cover folding paper for signatures, sewing them together using cords or tapes and gluing the spine of the book.

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It’s Free. It’s Fast. It’s Easy. or email them to: events@whatsupyukon.com Thurs May 20 Dreary and Izzy 8:00 PM The Guild Hall This funny and poignant play is the story of two sisters who have lost their parents in a car accident. Deirdre is struggling in her role as her sister’s sole caregiver when Freddie Seven Horses, a good-looking vacuum cleaner salesman, arrives at their door and sparks unexplored emotions in each sister. https://www. guildhall.ca/shows/dreary-and-izzy.php Thurs May 20 Introduction to Bicycle Maintenance 6:30 PM Icycle Sports No previous experience needed. Get the most from the course by bringing your own bike and the tools (if any!) you carry on a ride. But if you’d rather practice on another bike, that can be arranged (please email 48hrs before course date).

Youth participants welcome, parent must be present for under 14 years - no extra cost. Work space and tools provided by Icycle Sports. Tools and parts available for discounted purchase at course conclusion.

Thurs May 20 Coast Mountain Sports Trail Run 6:15 PM Athletics Yukon Come join us and explore the trails around Whitehorse in a fun, safe, non-competitive environment. Venue changes from week to week so check in often to see where this weeks run is. No earbuds. Follow flags and stay on trails. Advised to carry cell phone with Race Organizer’s phone number (Usually Nancy: 333-0983) Carrying bear spray and whistle may be appropriate Thurs May 20 A Tour Through Quickbooks 2:00 PM Online This workshop will help you learn how to use or better use this program for budgeting, cheques, invoicing and reporting. Register online or email jenna@nakaitheatre.com. http://nakaitheatre.com/computers Thurs May 20 Lonnie Powells Drumming With Seniors 7:30 PM Golden Age Society https://bit.ly/2Szh0lK Thurs May 20 Latin Dancing 6:30 PM Golden Age Society https://bit.ly/3utKjnF Thurs May 20 Seniors Bingo 1:00 PM Golden Age Society https://bit.ly/3utKjnF Thurs May 20 Seniors Tai Chi 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Peaceful movement for positive chi www.yukon-seniors-andelders.org Thurs May 20 Sundog Toastmasters Club 12:00 PM Sport Yukon Learn the skills, practice the speaking, receive the feedback to improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Guests are welcomed with advanced notice. Call 689-6363 or email toastmastersyukon@gmail. com. https://www.facebook.com/ toastmastersyukon/?ref=page_internal Thurs May 20 Fireweed Community Market 3:00 PM Shipyards Park Come join us and shop for local art, crafts, grown/raised food, baked goods, and prepared meals! Order ahead online for pick up. www.localline.ca/fireweedcommunity-market https://www.facebook. com/events/164518705449515 Thurs May 20 Awaken Festival - Festival Wrap Up 3:00 PM Old Fire Hall Join Gwaandak Theatre staff, board, and society members to celebrate and reflect on Awaken Festival 2021!

Fri May 21 Dreary and Izzy 8:00 PM The Guild Hall This funny and poignant play is the story of two sisters who have lost their parents in a car accident. Deirdre is struggling in her role as her sister’s sole

caregiver when Freddie Seven Horses, a good-looking vacuum cleaner salesman, arrives at their door and sparks unexplored emotions in each sister. https://www. guildhall.ca/shows/dreary-and-izzy.php Fri May 21 Seniors Crib 1:00 PM Golden Age Society https://bit.ly/3utKjnF Sat May 22 Awaken Festival Quick N’ Dirty Cabaret 7:00 PM Online This Festival closing event will be a showcase of what the Quick N’ Dirty Residency artists have learned in their mentorship with talented drag, burlesque, and gender performance artists from around Canada.

Sat May 22 Birding the Takhini Salt Ponds 10:00 AM Alaska Highway And Elk Road Corner with Shyloh van Delft.

Meet at the corner of the Alaska Hwy and Elk Road (1.5 hrs) #learntobird https:// yukonbirds.ca/calendar/ Sat May 22 Dreary and Izzy 8:00 PM The Guild Hall This funny and poignant play is the story of two sisters who have lost their parents in a car accident. Deirdre is struggling in her role as her sister’s sole caregiver when Freddie Seven Horses, a good-looking vacuum cleaner salesman, arrives at their door and sparks unexplored emotions in each sister. https://www. guildhall.ca/shows/dreary-and-izzy.php Sat May 22 Yukon Amateur Radio Association Coffee Discussion Group 8:45 AM A&W Restaurant Hams from outside the Yukon and those are interested are welcome to join us in this casual event. http://www.yara.ca/index.html Sun May 23 Secondhand Clothing Bizarre 2:00 PM Whitehorse Seventh-Day Adventist Church Secondhand Clothing Bizarre, proceeds go to charity. Donations accepted if in good condition. Please drop off donations on Sunday afternoons only.

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Mon May 24 Dads Matter Group 11:30 AM Whitehorse Health Centre A group for dads, grandfathers, stepdads, uncles, foster fathers, discuss parenting and socialize. To register call 336-0795 or email ante.tokic@yukon.ca.

Mon May 24 Seniors Potluck Dinner 5:00 PM Golden Age Society https://yukonseniors-and-elders.org/index.php/ga-home Mon May 24 Seniors Shuffleboard 1:00 PM Golden Age Society Join us for a social event that is just plain fun. https://bit. ly/3o6Kcwh Mon May 24 Seniors WHIST 1:00 PM Golden Age Society Before the days of auction bridge and contract bridge it was a very popular game indeed, but today Whist has been superseded by Bridge. https:// yukon-seniors-and-elders.org/index.php/ ga-home Mon May 24 Seniors Tai Chi 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Peaceful movement for positive chi www.yukon-seniors-andelders.org Tues May 25 Ladies Nights: Introduction to Bicycle Maintenance 6:30 PM Icycle Sports No previous experience needed.

Get the most from the course by bringing your own bike and the tools you carry on a ride. Register online. https://cutt.ly/ xbDO7CV Tues May 25 Metal shop orientation 6:30 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Get started in the metal shop by learning how to handle the equipment safely, and how to access and put away the gear. Participants will get hands-on experience with some of the machines. https://bit.ly/3udBD4L

Tues May 25 Mother’s and Children Walking Group 10:30 AM Rotary Peace Park Get out with other mom’s and children for a nice walk around the park.

Light snacks and refreshments provided.

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Tues May 25 Chess Club 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles Love Chess?

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Tues May 25 Seniors Bridge 7:00 PM Golden Age Society Yukon Bridge players come join us for competition or fun or both https://bit.ly/3utKjnF Tues May 25 Seniors Line Dancing 2:00 PM Golden Age Society Seniors Line Dancing! Join us every Tuesday for beginners, and every Wednesday for intermediate line dancing fun. https:// yukon-seniors-and-elders.org/index.php/ ga-home Tues May 25 Seniors quilting needle work and crafts 1:00 PM Golden Age Society https://bit.ly/3f406De

KIDS & FAMILIES Weekdays Learning Together Elijah Smith Elementary School Morning sessions 9-11:30 am, Afternoon sessions 1-2:30 pm, indoor fun, snacks, crafts and play-based activities.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays LAB Drop-In 12:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale For grades 8+, make beats, write, eat food.

Mondays & Fridays Preschool Dropin Gymnastics 10:00 AM Polarettes Gymnastic Club Silly songs and preschool free play, call 668-4794 for more information Tuesdays Parent Child Mother Goose 10:30 AM The Guild Hall Learn the power of songs, rhymes and stories as a positive parenting tool call 322-5990 for more information Tuesdays Power UP! Winter Term 3:30 PM Yukonstruct Innovation Hub Power Up! is a program for Grade 8-12 girls to explore skilled trades sessions during 8 weeks of after school workshops. Register online.

Tuesdays Free Super Smash Bros. 5:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe All skill levels welcome! Please bring your own controller, and if you have a Nintendo Switch and/or Gamecube controller adapter please bring them so that we can have multiple setups.

Wednesdays Warhammer Wednesdays - Age of Sigmar 5:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Every Wednesday Mondays-Saturdays Family Literacy Centre Drop-In 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM As a part of keeping safe through the pandemic, the FLC capacity number is lower than usual.

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Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays Landbased Afterschool Programming Ages 10-14 3:15 PM McIntyre Field Call 3348718 or email courtney.terriah@kdfn.net to register or more info.

Thursdays Kill Team Thursdays 5:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe 668-5750 Units can be drawn from both the core book, elite book, Kill team annual and white dwarf.

Saturdays Family Drop In 2:45 PM Polarettes Gymnastic Club Best suited for athletes 12 and under, but all ages are welcome. Must be accompanied by an adult. call 668-4794 for more info.

Saturdays Pokemon Saturdays 12:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Call 668-5750 for more info.

Fridays Girls Club 7:30 PM Bethany Church Call 668-4877 for more information.

Fridays 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

ONLINE EVENTS Wed May 19 Tsumugu Weaving Our Stories 7:00 PM Online a short film featuring stories from Yukoners of Japanese descent. Playing on May 19, in honour of Asian Heritage Month.

Wed May 19 Live And Online Kundalini Yoga 8:00 AM Online Kriya, mudra, and mantra awaken your body and focus the mind. We will follow one sequence until you are and able to find yourself in the flow, before moving on. Unfold to your own nature: do what feels good, soak in the good vibes, and watch this beautiful practice transform you. Kundalini has a powerful effect on the endocrine system, improving lymph drainage, hormonal balance, and mood.

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SEASONAL RECIPES

Sydney Keddy

Sydney [Oland] Keddy is a recipe developer who lives in Whitehorse. Her work can be found in The Boston Globe, Seriouseats.com as well as in other publications.

BROCCOLI AND BACON SALAD sauce, so sweet and sticky with just a hint of garlic. Serves 4 as a side dish

Chopped broccoli

Bacon cubes

INGREDIENTS ❑ 4 strips thick cut bacon, chopped

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❑ ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk ❑ 1 garlic clove, finely grated with a microplane or small holes of a box grater ❑ ¼ cup greek yogurt ❑ Juice of ½ lemon ❑ 1 broccoli crown, chopped ❑ ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced ❑ Salt and pepper to taste

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Finely grated garlic

Just before tossing

METHOD Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the bacon and cook tossing often until fat is rendered and bacon is brown. Remove the bacon from the pan and drain on paper towels.

Whisk together condensed milk, grated garlic, greek yogurt and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Combine bacon, broccoli and red onion in a large bowl. Toss together with dressing. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

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THE POWER OF ART

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Julie Jai and David Trick

Julie Jai and David Trick are the co-founders of the Yukon Prize for Visual Arts. (www.yukonprize.ca)

A conversation with Victoria Fred (Tut.Latseen)

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ecently we met with Victoria Fred (lawyer, art lover and collector, and dancer and drum carrier for the Dakhká Khwáan) to discuss what collecting art means to her. Victoria is Tlingit from the Gaanaxtei.di Clan and a citizen of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation.

PHOTOS: Courtesy of Victoria Fred

What art do you collect?

I began collecting art in the late 1980s when I lived in the Northwest Territories. Over the last 15 years I have focused on acquiring pieces from Yukon First Nation artists.

My collection of Yukon First Nation art includes paintings from Jackie Olson (Tr’ondëk Hwech’in First Nation), Jean Taylor (Daklaweidi) from Teslin Tlingit Council, Shirley Adamson (Daklaweidi) from Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, and lifelike sketches created by my brother Clifton Fred (Gaanaxtei. di) from the Kwanlin Dün First Nation. I am equally proud to bring into my home carvings created by young and inspiring Tlingit artists, Jared Kane (Gaanaxtei.di) from Ta’an Kwäch’än Council and Calvin Morberg (Daklaweidi) from Teslin Tlingit Council.

I particularly like to support Yukon First Nation artists because I view my collection as a way of investing in our First Nation communities. I enjoy collecting from Yukon First Nation artists who grow through their art, strive for excellence, challenge themselves, tell stories in their pieces and take pride in the journey. It’s all so very inspiring.

Victoria Fred and her daughter Sabrina, in regalia

What do you mean when you say art tells a story?

Most, if not all, of the pieces that I have collected or commissioned have a story of sorts.

Whether it is the picture of Sedna, the Inuit Sea goddess and caretaker of marine life, or the painted regalia apron I commissioned from Jared Lutchman (Gaanaxtei. di) Carcross/Tagish First Nation where the image connects me to my ancestral homelands of Marsh Lake and to the woodworm story (Gaanaxtei.di first potlatch), highlighting the importance of my daughter, the next generation.

Then there are those pieces where the image and story continue to give in so many ways. I have a charcoal sketch brought to life by Shirley Adamson. As a history major who went on to study law, I find this particular piece relays the complexities of a clashing society and competing cultures, and it raises questions about justice during the turn of the 20th century. The piece reflects the 1898 hanging of two Gaanaxtei.di men, Jim and Dawson Nantuck (Raven moiety). The beauty of the piece is the transformation of the Gaanaxtei.di man as his Raven spirit leaves his body in the piece, and also what the discovery of this story in 2000 meant for my particular family.

Through the discovery of the Nantuck remains in Dawson City in 2000, the story raised questions and stimulated efforts within my family to revitalize our Tlingit stories and Gaanaxtei.di ties.

One piece of art that I recently commissioned from Lumel Studios represents an important childhood memory of family, community harvest and the love of salmon.

This piece is one of my absolute favorites. Using the smoothness and good energy of blown glass, it shows what the salmon represent for Tlingit and for all Yukon First Nations: sustenance and teachings and the generosity of the Southern Tutchone people. This cont’d on page 9 ...

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The power of art ... cont’d person’s spirit and their whole energy. This is one of the joys I have when I see my daughter in her regalia or dancing a headdress. For these reasons I am forever grateful for the strength, passion and commitment of the late Doris McLean and her daughter Marilyn Jensen, whose efforts have made it possible for children, young people and their families to grow through the work of the Skookum Jim Dancers and the Dakhká Khwáan.

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Glass salmon sculpture,

by Lumel Studios piece I hold close to my heart. It reminds me of my time as a little girl watching my uncle Alfie gaff salmon at Klukshu. This was when salmon was plentiful. Today there are hardly any salmon. The piece reminds me that salmon is life. It didn’t just feed us, but was also used to pass traditional teachings.

I recall my Aunt Dianne telling me that elders used to hang fish ears on babies’ ears to give them special qualities like the ability to be good listeners. The glass salmon reminds me of these stories and our coming together as a community but also of the changes to the environment.

What is the connection between art and regalia?

Regalia is a storyboard. It identifies who we are, as a member of a clan, a community, as a people, our place in society, our identity. There are protocols relating to regalia. For example, as a Gaanaxtei.di, I need to be careful not to wear emblems that belong to other clans of the Raven moiety within the Tlingit Nation.

As a Raven (Yéil), I also cannot wear emblems that belong to my opposite, those who belong to the Gooch (Wolf) clans.

I view regalia as living art, where the spirit of the art comes alive. And regalia can transform a

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How is art powerful?

Art invites conversation. For example, someone may ask about the special beadwork on my moccasins, or about the healing totem pole at the foot of Main Street in Whitehorse, which represents a point in time when Yukon First Nations began reclaiming space and elevating the celebration of our identity and culture.

Art has power and energy. I always believe that art carries a part of the energy and spirit of the hands and heart that creates the piece. I have had experiences where art pieces can carry a strong draw, a strong positive energy – that makes you want to be around them all the time. The Raven/Frog piece I acquired from Jared Kane has such energy. I always smile and feel good when I say good morning to it at my office.

Art continues to inspire me. In particular Yukon First Nation art and the artists themselves continue to inspire me and make me more hopeful for the future. When I reflect back of the experiences of my grandmother’s generation and the limitations imposed on our culture and communities, on our potlatch systems, the inability to sing our songs or speak our language, I see Yukon First Nation carvers as storytellers who are aware of our history, but have used their gifts as doorways to celebrate our stories, our identity and have elevated our culture to new heights, unapologetically. n

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FEEL GOOD FOODS

Tara Klippert is a born and raised Yukoner and Registered Health and Nutrition Counselor who provides one-on-one health coaching, premade and customized meal plans at foodsandfeels.com

THAI GREEN CURRY WITH SHRIMP This Thai green curry with shrimp recipe is quick, easy and nutritious

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Ingredients • 2 bags of frozen raw peeled shrimp (roughly 600 g total) • 2 bags of frozen stir fry vegetable mix (roughly 1000 g total) • 3 cups of cooked jasmine rice • 3 cups of full fat canned coconut milk • 2 tbsp green curry paste (Thai Kitchen brand) • ½ tbsp salt • 2 tbsp coconut oil

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Instructions Thaw the frozen shrimp ahead of making this recipe.

Cook your jasmine rice in a rice cooker or pot, following the directions on the back of the package.

Set aside.

In a large pot on medium to low heat, melt coconut oil and empty both bags of frozen vegetables into the pot.

Once the vegetables have thawed and are starting to soften, add the thawed peeled shrimp into the pot and continue cooking until the shrimp and vegetables are cooked through.

At this point, add the cooked rice, canned coconut milk, salt and green curry paste and mix thoroughly.

Continue stirring for one or two

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his Thai green curry with shrimp is quick, easy and nutritious. It is also gluten, dairy, soy and sugar-free. I also provide options to make it vegan, low-carb and lower calorie.

Coconut milk, which this recipe is rich in, also has many known health benefits. It is rich in vitamins and minerals, as well as medium chain triglycerides (MCT). Unlike other fats, MCT fats are metabolized more quickly and can provide a fast source of energy to the body.

minutes until everything is hot, turn off the burner and serve.

Makes 6 servings.

Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Total time: 40 minutes

Substitutions:

Variations:

• Shrimp substitutions: instead of using shrimp, you could also use either chicken breast (or tofu if you are avoiding animal products).

• Make this recipe vegan: omit the shrimp, and replace with tofu for added protein.

• Make this recipe lower carb: replace the jasmine rice with konjac rice or noodles. You could also use spiralized zucchini noodles for the base of this dish. Both of these can be found at most local grocery stores.

• Coconut oil substitutions: instead of using coconut oil, you can use any other type of oil or butter.

• Jasmine rice substitutions: you can also use basmati rice, long grain rice, brown rice etc. This recipe would also be great with white or brown rice noodles.

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Kelsey Kabanak

Kelsey Kabanak is a Resource Management Officer for Parks Canada in Kluane National Park and Reserve.

Packrafts are used to reduce impact and to access remote locations in the wetlands

PHOTO: Parks Canada KKabanak

Water quality sampling in the Dezadeash Wetlands

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he sound of inflation bags wheeze in the morning as the packrafts slowly take form. The pile of monitoring gear is prepared to be loaded into the rafts. Today, Parks Canada staff will be collecting water quality samples of the Shadhäla Chù/Dezadeash River and wetland complex in Kluane National Park and Reserve. Once the first sample is taken, the clock starts. Water sampling in the North can be

tricky; to get accurate results, our samples have to make their way to a lab in Vancouver to be analyzed within three days.

But even before we start sampling, our day is already interwoven with the story of water’s passage. Mornings are different for everyone, but likely, teeth are brushed, the shower runs, the toilet flushes, the kettle or coffee pot is filled, dishes are washed.

According to 2017 data from Statistics Canada, the average daily residential use of water in the Yukon was 383 litres per person per day. Few of us think about where that water goes after using it.

In the Village of Haines Junc-

tion, the water makes the journey from the pipes of homes to the wastewater treatment facility located south of the village.

After undergoing treatment, the water is discharged periodically to free up volume in the facility, returning to the natural system that crosses invisible boundaries of village land, settlement land and national park.

Water quality is an important component of the ecological integrity of freshwater ecosystems.

Kluane National Park and Reserve is 22,000 square kilometres of mostly vast icefields and tall mountains, but also of boreal forest, alpine tundra, wide river valleys and wetlands. The Dezadeash

River, which meanders across the traditional territory of Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, flows into the park, ultimately joining the Kaskawulsh River to form the Alsek, a designated Canadian Heritage River.

Wetlands are biologically diverse systems that enhance water quality and provide habitat and sanctuary for species such as wood frogs and migratory birds.

The Dezadeash wetlands span across an estimated 30 square kilometres of channels large and small, with water seeping across waves of grass. Swans and other migratory birds can be typically found using this landscape as a rest stop or refuge before pushing

further north, while others call it home for the summer.

Parks Canada collects water samples of this river system at six sites, twice per season, once prior to discharge from the water treatment facility to gain a baseline of that year, and a second time after discharge to see the possible influences of the treated effluent.

Monitoring yields information including temperature, pH, total and dissolved metals, and nutrient levels.

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Racing the clock ... cont’d from page 11 Parks Canada staff taking water measurements at the downstream sampling site

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PHOTO: Parks Canada KKabanak

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Aerial image of the Dezadeash Wetlands in relation to the Village of Haines Junction

ucts we consume (even in most toothpastes) and can be detected in very low concentrations. Since they don’t occur naturally, artificial sweeteners act as a unique tracer, showing us how the discharge moves through the wetlands and helping to inform sampling locations.

Results from the water sampling are shared with partnering organizations to ensure that a high standard of water quality is maintained. Parks Canada works with the Village of Haines Junction, Environment Yukon, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, and researchers from the University of Waterloo and Western University in monitoring the overall health of the wetlands and greater Dezadeash River.

The methodical rhythm of

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Dezadeash River running towards the Kluane front ranges

plunging paddles moves us closer to the next site as we follow the path of the water. The continual hum of nature is interrupted by the flight of two large trumpeter swans honking at our presence.

With the final squeal of the Nalgene lid, the last sample bottle is closed. Ice packs are jammed into the cooler, as the water is prepped to make its last leg in its sampling journey.

This evening, the water will travel to Whitehorse, and by tomorrow morning will be taking flight, travelling in ways that we are currently unable to, while the remaining river water runs across the B.C. and U.S. borders, passing glacier after glacier, eventually consumed by the Gulf of Alaska.

The only rule that water seems to obey is that of gravity, as it ripples and eddies, ignoring our boundaries and our deadlines. n

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Share your yummy recipes with us.

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Whitehorse’s canoe and kayak rental companies are shifting their focus to the local market for a summer without tourists

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ompared to some other parts of the country and the world, things are looking pretty good for the Yukon this summer. While COVID restrictions

and gathering limits are still in place, there’s still a lot to do, and getting outside for recreational activities is one of the best things Yukoners should be taking advantage of this summer.

But for companies like Kanoe People, Up North Adventures and Yukon Wide Adventures, border closures can spell out uncertainty for their businesses. Summer recreation in the Yukon relies heavily on the tourism industry, and without tourists being able to visit the territory, the owners of these businesses must turn their focus towards locals, and hope that there will be enough interest to keep them afloat.

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Scott McDougall owns and operates Kanoe People “Tourism is looking pretty bleak,” said Scott McDougall, who owns and operates Kanoe People.

“There’s not any positive hope there of even having B.C., which was a big help last year. So, we have to kind of rethink what we do with our rentals and focus more on our local clientele.”

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session, improving muscle memory, strength and musicality. https://kiac. ca/calendar-of-events/intermediateballet-w-jen-kehoe-2021-05-12/ Wed May 19 Beginner Ballet w/ Jen Kehoe 6:00 PM Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) This Beginner class is open to anyone looking to learn the basics of Ballet! Students will build on their knowledge each week throughout the 8-week session, improving muscle memory, strength and musicality. Class will begin with a warm-up, sequences at the barre and progress to center work to a mix of modern and classical music.

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Fri May 21 Indoor Kids Soccer Drills Faro Recreation Centre 3:30 PM Fri May 21 Seniors Cards and Walks Faro Recreation Centre 1:00 PM Sat May 22 Basketball Drop in Faro Recreation Centre 3:00 PM Sat May 22 2021 Faro Open Gym Faro Recreation Centre 4:30 PM Sat May 22 Pickleball Faro Recreation Centre 8:00 AM Tues May 25 Kids volleyball training Faro Recreation Centre 3:30 PM Tues May 25 Spanish Lessons Faro Recreation Centre 5:30 PM Tues May 25 Scooter Hockey Faro Recreation Centre 5:00 PM For ages 6-10 years old Tues May 25 Seniors Yoga Faro Recreation Centre 1:30 PM Tues May 25 Parent and tot Faro Recreation Centre 10:00 AM Enjoy a fun hour together with community parents and tots.

HAINES JUNCTION Wed May 19 Get Fit With Nick Bill Brewster Arena 6:15 PM By donation Wed May 19 St Elias Tone and Stretch Bill Brewster Arena 12:00 PM Please confirm classes will be taking place before attending as schedule is subject to change on a weekly basis Thur May 20 Get Fit With Nick Bill Brewster Arena 6:15 PM By donation Thur May 20 St Elias Restorative Yoga Bill Brewster Arena 12:00 PM Please confirm Thur May 20 St. Elias Seniors Society Indoor Walks Bill Brewster Arena 10:30 AM Enjoy friends and stay healthy classes will be taking place before attending as schedule is subject to change on a weekly basis Mon May 24 St Elias Adult and Seniors Fitness Bill Brewster Arena 12:00 PM Tues May 25 Get Fit With Nick Bill Brewster Arena 6:15 PM By donation

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Thurs May 20 Shuffleboard And Games Night Marsh Lake Community Centre 6:00 PM Jackalope Members & guests

Wed May 19 After School Program Tagish Community Centre 4:00 PM

Thurs May 20 Jackalope Open for drinks and snacks Marsh Lake Community Centre 5:00 PM Fri May 21 Jackalope Open for drinks and snacks Marsh Lake Community Centre 5:00 PM Fri May 21 Pickleball Tagish Community Centre 10:00 AM Sat May 22 Family playtime and open gym Marsh Lake Community Centre 3:00 PM Sat May 22 Knitting Circle Marsh Lake Community Centre 11:00 AM Everyone wielding a hook, needle or pin is welcome.

Sat May 22 Jackalope Open for drinks and snacks Marsh Lake Community Centre 3:00 PM Sat May 22 Pickleball Outdoors Drop In Marsh Lake Community Centre 11:00 AM Everyone welcome.

Please drop by the Community Centre at 80 Doehle Drive, Judas Creek to play!

Tues, May 25 Yoga With Richard Marsh Lake Community Centre 5:00 PM This is a New Horizons/Lotteries Yukon/Marsh Lake Community Society sponsored program which is being offered, free of charge to participants. If you have a yoga mat, bring it. If not, no worries, we have some available Tues May 25 North of 60 Seniors Coffee and Chat Marsh Lake Community Centre 2:00 PM

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 Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Sundays St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746

Tues May 25 St. Elias Yoga Bill Brewster Arena 12:00 PM Please confirm classes will be taking place before attending as schedule is subject to change on a weekly basis

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Tues May 25 St. Elias Seniors Society Bocce St. Elias Convention Centre 2:00 PM weather permitting; Free

Wednesdays Parent and Tots 4:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Call 966-3015 for more info.

Sundays St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867993-5381

Wed May 19 Coffee And Chat Tagish Community Centre 2:00 PM Thur May 20 Carpet Bowling Tagish Community Centre 10:00 AM

TESLIN Mondays Teslin Adult Fitness 5:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Mondays DIY Life Hacks 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Tuesdays Kids in the Kitchen 3:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Tuesdays Yoga in the Mezzanine 5:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Mats provided just bring your zen.

Tuesdays Badminton 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Tuesdays Teslin Dance Group Practice 7:00 PM Teslin Healing Centre, For more info contact Melaina at 867.390.2532 ext. 333 or Melaina. sheldon@ttc-teslin.com Wednesdays Teslin PickleBall 12:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Wednesdays Seniors Social 1:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Wednesdays & Mondays Adult Fitness 5:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Wednesdays Community Art Program 6:30 PM Teslin Rec Center 390-2530 Thursdays Kids Club 3:30 PM Tesline Rec Centre Thursdays Boys Club 5:30 PM Tesline Rec Centre Fridays Teslin Youth Club 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Center For grades 10-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks!

Saturdays Movie Night 7:00 pm Teslin Rec Center

WATSON LAKE Wednesdays Sewing 1:00 PM Watson Lake Family Centre Thursdays Parent-Child Mother Goose 10:30 AM Watson Lake Family Centre You and your little one will learn new songs and rhymes, revisit old favourites. Ages newborn 1 year are welcome and a light snack is provided!

Sundays St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932

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HIGHLIGHTS Klondike Institute of Art and Culture Dawson City, YT

15-305 Main Street, Whitehorse (867) 667.4080 artsunderground.ca

May 18 NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION 5 - 6pm ………………………..

BEGINNER SEWING: UTILITY APRONS 6 - 9pm ………………………..

WOODSHOP ORIENTATION 6:30 - 8:30pm ………………………..

May 20 YUKON BREWING BEER O’CLOCK! 4 - 6pm ………………………..

May 25 TURN AN ICECREAM SCOOP ON THE WOOD LATHE 6 - 9pm ………………………..

METALSHOP ORIENTATION 6:30 - 8:30pm ………………………..

Open Hours: Wed-Sun 1pm-9pm

2021 Exhibition Schedule The Best Things in Life are…

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Exhibitions Until May 29

Zoë Armstrong This Is How I Listen: The Art of Dyslexia Quilters of Whitehorse & Haines As You See It

June 4 - 26

Karen Thomas 2020 Landscape Series: A Path Forward Jesse Devost Superposition

Tsuki is a 2 year old, female Alaskan Husky who, although at first is timid of new people and surroundings and may take a long time to settle in, once she warms up, is very sweet and loves pets! Watch out though, this little escape artist will look for a fence to jump or squirm through a hole if she can. She would do best in a home without children but, with proper introductions, should be fine with dogs or cats.

If you are interested in adopting Tsuki, please fill out an online application at https:// humanesocietyyukon.ca/adoptions/dog/tsuki If you already have a pre-approved application with us within the last year, call 6336019 to put your application towards her.

126 Tlingit St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6J2 | Tel: 867 633 6019

June 4

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Youth Drop-In Centre

Recreational program for teen-years youth When: Tuesday to Friday 3pm to 9 pm & Sat 1-9 pm Ages: 12-18 years old For more info: See Facebook page for schedule & activities, or email Oliver: obulpitt@ bcgyukon.com

AllStars After School Program:

June 28 - 29

Copper Pendants with Glenn Piwowar

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AVAILABLE LIGHT CINEMA june 7, 2021 Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street 5:30pm Yukon Arts Centre

Nomadland 8:30pm Yukon Arts Centre

Seats are limited and must be reserved in advance through yukontickets.com

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November 12 – December 16 Ursula Handleigh & Anna Heywood-Jones Gathering | Tethering

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May 20

Online Workshop: Spring Painting Party with Maya Rosenberg

August – September Sangmin Lee - How to Fix a Broken Home Programming in conjunction with Yukon Riverside Arts Festival

Shelter Hours: Tuesdays - Fridays 12pm-6pm Saturdays - 10am-6pm

Workshops Paperback Bookbinding with Mary Hudgin

May 20 YUKON BREWING BEER O’CLOCK! 6:30 - 8pm ………………………..

Weekly WELCOME WEDNESDAY NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION 11am ………………………..

Open Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

May – July Dan Starling Programming in conjunction with Print & Publishing Festival

An affordable, quality after school program When: Monday to Friday 3-5:00 pm following the school calendar.

Ages: Ages 6-11 years old Cost: Tuition fees as follows: $295 for full months allstars@bgcyukon.com for inquiries Location: Downtown/Takhini Elementary

Learning Tree Early Years Centre

An affordable, quality, licensed childcare program When: Monday to Friday 8:15am-5:15pm Ages: 18 months - 6 years of age Cost: Tuition fees as follows: Toddler: $860/month, Preschool: $850/month Kindercare: $550/month Emily Howard at 393-2824 ext 206 or eypd@bgcyukon.com Location: Riverdale

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Did you know that If you surrender all the pups to YARN, we’ll raise the pups, pay for all their care and veterinary costs, find them homes using a responsible adoption process – and spay your mama dog for free and give her back.

We are trying to reduce the future over’PUP’ulation in the North, by adopting to family’s that will spay & neuter. Each female dog that is not spayed could produce up to 67,000 descendants in her lifetime.

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For an application or more information: W: yukonliteracy.com P: (867) 334-5635 E: erin.mcarthur@yukonliteracy.com

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ACTIVE AND WELLNESS EVENTS ACTIVE LISTINGS Wed May 19 No-Gi Jiu Jitsu Submission Wrestling Elite Martial Arts Academy 6:00 PM This class is very similar to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, only the students typically practice in shorts and a rash guard t-shirt, rather than a Gi. There is also typically a little more wrestling and leg locks due to the rules in tournaments being less restrictive. https://eliteyukon.com/ Wed May 19 Muay Thai Kickboxing Elite Martial Arts Academy 7:45 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions. This is due to its use of all available weapons. Fists, elbows, knees and shins are all used to attack your opponent. Clinch work is also another defining element of this exciting fighting style https://eliteyukon.com/ Wed May 19 Klondike kickboxing with LeeAnne Better Bodies 5:30 PM An intense class using a variety of Muay Thai and MMA style training techniques. This non contact class uses gloves, pads and bags for an awesome sweat and workout!

Leeanne will make you work! https://www. betterbodieswhitehorse.ca/schedule Wed May 19 Indoor Cycle Habit Health And Wellness 5:30 PM A fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling class that combines rhythm and classic cycling techniques. Register online. https://www. mindbodyonline.com/explore/locations/ habit-health-and-wellness Thurs May 20 Youth classes self defense Jiu Jitsu Elite Martial Arts Academy 7:15 PM TUE/THU CLASSES: 4:30 - 5:30 PM, 4 - 7 years, 6:00 - 7:00 PM, 8+ years, 7:15 - 8:15 PM, open ages and Fridays at 5:30 for 5 - 12 years. A typical class starts with a warm up game, stretching, technique/ drilling, then ends with more fun games! Youth classes are focused on self defense Jiu Jitsu https:// eliteyukon.com/ Thurs May 20 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Elite Martial Arts Academy 8:30 PM Often referred to as the game of human chess, BJJ is a grappling based art that utilizes takedowns, sweeps, joint locks and strangle holds to subdue your opponent or attacker. BJJ emphasizes a lot of drilling and live sparring also know as “rolling”. https://eliteyukon.com/ Thurs May 20 Spinning workout Better Bodies 5:00 PM This workout is slow, steady with an emphasis on hard resistance work. The work is hill specific with the goal of building power!

Thurs May 20 Coast Mountain Sports Trail Run Athletics Yukon 6:15 PM Come join us and explore the trails around Whitehorse in a fun, safe, non-competitive environment. Venue changes from week to week so check in often to see where this weeks run is. No earbuds. Follow flags and stay on trails. Advised to carry cell phone with Race Organizer’s phone number (Usually Nancy: 333-0983) Carrying bear spray and whistle may be appropriate Fri May 21 Muay Thai Kickboxing Elite Martial Arts Academy 6:45 PM & 8:15 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions. This is due to its use of all available weapons.

Fists, elbows, knees and shins are all used to attack your opponent. Clinch work is also another defining element of this exciting fighting style https://eliteyukon. com/

Fri May 21 Indoor Cycle Habit Health And Wellness 6:30 AM A fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling class that combines rhythm and classic cycling techniques. Register online. https://www. mindbodyonline.com/explore/locations/ habit-health-and-wellness Sat May 22 Indoor Cycle Habit Health And Wellness 8:30 AM A fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling class that combines rhythm and classic cycling techniques. Register online. https://www. mindbodyonline.com/explore/locations/ habit-health-and-wellness Sun May 23 Indoor Cycle Habit Health And Wellness 10:00 AM A fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling class that combines rhythm and classic cycling techniques. Register online. https://www. mindbodyonline.com/explore/locations/ habit-health-and-wellness Mon May 24 Indoor Cycle Habit Health And Wellness 7:00 AM A fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling class that combines rhythm and classic cycling techniques. Register online. https://www. mindbodyonline.com/explore/locations/ habit-health-and-wellness Tues May 25 Youth classes self defense Jiu Jitsu Elite Martial Arts Academy 7:15 PM TUE/THU CLASSES: 4:30 - 5:30 PM, 4 - 7 years, 6:00 - 7:00 PM, 8+ years, 7:15 - 8:15 PM, open ages and Fridays at 5:30 for 5 - 12 years. A typical class starts with a warm up game, stretching, technique/ drilling, then ends with more fun games!

Youth classes are focused on self defense Jiu Jitsu https://eliteyukon.com/ Tues May 25 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Elite Martial Arts Academy 8:30 PM Often referred to as the game of human chess, BJJ is a grappling based art that utilizes takedowns, sweeps, joint locks and strangle holds to subdue your opponent or attacker. BJJ emphasizes a lot of drilling and live sparring also know as “rolling”. https://eliteyukon.com/ Tues May 25 Sports Experts 5km Fun Run Walk FH Collins High School 6:15 PM Free for Athletics Yukon members; $5 non-members Run or walk a 2.5 or 5 Km course on the Millennium Trail. Meet at FH Collins Track.

Tues May 25 Indoor Cycle Habit Health And Wellness 5:30 PM A fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling class that combines rhythm and classic cycling techniques. Register online. https://www. mindbodyonline.com/explore/locations/ habit-health-and-wellness

WELLNESS LISTINGS Elder and Counsellor available Emotional and Spiritual support, free to Indigenous women, girls, 2 spirited in Yukon, Northern BC: Phone, video appointments or in person. Call Toll Free 866 667 6162 or visit www.yawc.ca for info.

Tuesdays & Saturdays Counselling Drop-In and Short Term Counselling Service 11:00 AM Canadian Mental Health Association, Yukon Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Tuesday 11am - 4pm and Saturday from 11am 3pm. Call 668-6429 for more info.

Wed May 19 Live And Online Kundalini Yoga 8:00 AM Online Kriya, mudra, and mantra awaken your body and focus the mind. We will follow one sequence until you are and able to find yourself in the flow, before moving on. Unfold to your

own nature: do what feels good, soak in the good vibes, and watch this beautiful practice transform you. Kundalini has a powerful effect on the endocrine system, improving lymph drainage, hormonal balance, and mood.

Wed May 19 Yoga wake up flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https:// www.rootedtreemassage.com/book-online Wed May 19 Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 7:30 PM Overeaters Anonymous For more information contact oayukon@ gmail.com for more information Wed May 19 Seniors Tai Chi 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Peaceful movement for positive chi www.yukon-seniors-andelders.org Wed May 19 Alcoholics Anonymous NO Puffin (CM, NS) 8:00 PM Hellaby Hall Are you finding you need help with your relationship to alcohol? Join our non smoking support group.

Wed May 19 AA The Joy Of Living Group (OM, NS) 12:00 PM Captain Martin House – 305 Wood Street Join us at 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Thurs May 20 Live And Online Kundalini Yoga 8:00 AM Online Kriya, mudra, and mantra awaken your body and focus the mind. We will follow one sequence until you are and able to find yourself in the flow, before moving on. Unfold to your own nature: do what feels good, soak in the good vibes, and watch this beautiful practice transform you. Kundalini has a powerful effect on the endocrine system, improving lymph drainage, hormonal balance, and mood.

Thurs May 20 Mantra and Relaxation 4:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary This class is about developing awareness of your inner Light through the practices of chanting mantra and deepening relaxation.

Thurs May 20 Yin Yoga (Pre-registered Drop-in) 10:30 AM Elks Lodge 306 Join certified yoga instructor, Beverley Avano, in a pre-registered drop-in class of Yin Yoga held in downtown Whitehorse. Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga which involves holding poses for longer periods of time. It’s appropriate for everyone, but is especially suited for older adults as it targets the fascia, ligaments, tendons, joints and even the bones in the body.

These are great classes for every skill level (no experience necessary!), and they are appropriate for every body and every person. https://cutt.ly/obFRWpp Thurs May 20 Sally and Sisters Hot Lunch 11:00 AM Whitehorse United Church Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children Thurs May 20 Seniors Tai Chi 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Peaceful movement for positive chi www.yukon-seniors-andelders.org Thurs May 20 AA Polar Group (O/M) 7:30 PM Hellaby Hall Join our support group at Hellaby Hall – 4th and Elliott St. Or for our zoom room address email aapolargroup@gmail.com Thurs May 20 AA The Joy Of Living Group (OM, NS) 12:00 PM Captain Martin House – 305 Wood Street Join us at 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance

Fri May 21 Mothering Your Baby 10:30 AM Partners for Children A gathering for mothers with their babies aged 0-1yr old, sharing, connection, information and fun!

Register online. https://cutt.ly/HbFRneA Fri May 21 Yoga wake up flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https:// www.rootedtreemassage.com/book-online Fri May 21 AA Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Hellaby Hall Looking for support with your relationship with alcohol? Join the AA Whitehorse Group.

Fri May 21 AA Yukon Unity Group 1:30 PM Online For Zoom Room address Contact 334-7693 Fri May 21 AA The Joy Of Living Group (OM, NS) 12:00 PM Captain Martin House – 305 Wood Street Join us at 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Sat May 22 AA Hospital Meeting 1:00 PM Hellaby Hall Join us at Hellaby Hall – 4th & Elliott Street Sat May 22 AA Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM Online For Zoom Room address call 334-7693 Sun May 23 AA Hospital Meeting 1:00 PM Hellaby Hall Join us at Hellaby Hall – 4th & Elliott Street Sun May 23 AA Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM Online For Zoom Room address call 334-7693 Mon May 24 Yoga wake up flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https:// www.rootedtreemassage.com/book-online Mon May 24 Sally and Sisters Hot Lunch 11:00 AM Whitehorse United Church Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children Mon May 24 Seniors Tai Chi 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Peaceful movement for positive chi www.yukon-seniors-andelders.org

Mon May 24 AA New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Hellaby Hall Join us at Hellaby Hall – 4th; Elliott Street Mon May 24 AA The Joy Of Living Group (OM, NS) 12:00 PM Captain Martin House – 305 Wood Street Join us at 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Tues May 25 Live And Online Kundalini Yoga 8:00 AM Online Kriya, mudra, and mantra awaken your body and focus the mind. We will follow one sequence until you are and able to find yourself in the flow, before moving on.

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Tues May 25 Yin Yoga (Pre-registered Drop-in) 10:30 AM Elks Lodge 306 Join certified yoga instructor, Beverley Avano, in a pre-registered drop-in class of Yin Yoga held in downtown Whitehorse. Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga which involves holding poses for longer periods of time. It’s appropriate for everyone, but is especially suited for older adults as it targets the fascia, ligaments, tendons, joints and even the bones in the body. These are great classes for every skill level (no experience necessary!), and they are appropriate for everybody and every person. https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/yin-yoga-drop-intickets-149752673277 Tues May 25 AA Ugly Duckling Group (C/M, NS) 8:00 PM Hellaby Hall New members always welcome, this is a non smoking group.

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been incredible so far, and his season has started off with a bang, which was a pleasant surprise. In focusing more on the local market, Kanoe People will be offering half-day local guided trips, with the hope that people will get confident enough to go out and explore on their own afterwards.

Mark Stenzig, who owns Up North Adventures has had a similar experience, as his company is selling canoes and kayaks to locals on a regular basis already.

“We’re seeing a very strong uptake with the local market spending money locally,” he said. Up North Adventures will be operating on its regular hours through the summer, open six days a week.

Thomas de Jager is the owner of Yukon Wide Adventures. He said he is less optimistic about locals buying canoes and kayaks,

because so many people have them already, or can just borrow from friends. He has also noticed that locals are not as interested in guided tours, and groups from Ontario, Quebec and other places will not be making it up this year, giving him no reason to sink his time and energy into trying to make the tours happen. Instead, he is looking to other streams of income to get by this summer, including ATV and quad rentals, and his usual gig supplying race boats to the River Quest.

“Luckily, compared to most of the other tourism businesses, we don’t rely 100 per cent on tourists,” said de Jager.

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“I invested lots of money in high-end race boats which are built in Estonia and Europe,” de Jager explained, adding that he also ships the boats nationally for racers to use for training.

The Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce’s new Buy Local Program encourages Whitehorse residents to spend their money on local businesses, as they need the support now more than ever.

Stenzig said Up North Adventures has seen tremendous benefits from locals show support the in-

Yukon Wide Adventures owner Thomas de Jager with his boat collection itiative and make an effort to buy from businesses like his.

Additionally, the shutdown of the tourism industry goes two ways. Stenzig said that while tourists won’t be able to come to the Yukon, Yukoners also won’t be able to fly to other parts of the country or the world to visit family or take summer vacations, creating an opportunity for businesses like his to capitalize on the fact that most everybody will be around all summer and itching to get out and do things.

“People are wanting to get out on the water and enjoy what the Yukon has to offer,” Stenzig said, “which is a lot.”

McDougall echoed a similar sentiment, saying he has noticed an increased desire amongst Yukoners to explore the territory this summer, especially with their typical vacation and travel budgets collecting dust.

“We live in such a beautiful part of the world,” he said. “A lot of locals are discovering their own Yukon—their own backyard.

They’re getting out and doing things they’ve never done and going places they’ve never been.”

For more information on these three local businesses, visit their websites at kanoepeople.com, upnorthadventures.com and yukonwide.com. n

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Victoria Gold’s Responsibility to ESG ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance – is a foundation of corporate responsibility to build financial and social value. This core principle extends to operations at the Eagle Gold Mine as the mine’s owner and operator Victoria Gold balances responsibility to the planet, to people and to all affected Yukoners and Yukon communities.

Health and Safety – 24/7 • > 3 million work hours with only 3 lost time incidents (LTI) • Safety 24/7 • Emergency Response Team (ERT) with male and female members • JOHSC: Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee • Safety Message at every meeting

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Members of the Eagle Gold Mine Emergency Response Team (ERT) training on site.

Victoria Gold works to make a positive impact through meaningful contributions to the territory. The team strives to continually improve and innovate its operations and practices as they relate to: environmental impacts; the health and safety of Victoria Gold’s workforce, contractors and visitors to the company’s work locations; and, how the company contributes to the valued communities within which it operates.

• CBA with First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun (FNNND) o Comprehensive Cooperation and Benefits Agreement (CBA) signed with FNNND in 2011 o $1 million payment under the terms of the CBA made April 1, 2021 • > $200 million in contracts to Yukon businesses and companies • > $1 million raised since 2012 by the Victoria Gold Yukon Student Encouragement Society; Victoria Gold’s registered charity, for the Every Student, Every Day fund, to improve student school attendance throughout the territory

Environmental Stewardship • Zero significant environmental incidents • Independent environmental monitors from FNNND • Rigorous Environmental Review and permitting process completed collaboratively with regulators, First Nations and community

Yukoners At Work • Largest private sector employer in the Yukon • 350 to 400-strong workforce comprised of: o 50% Yukoners o 25% Women o 25% First Nations

VICTORIA GOLD is the owner and operator of the Eagle Gold Mine northwest of the Village of Mayo, within the traditional territory of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun (FNNND). The company employs over 500 workers and contractors; half of which are Yukoners At Work and many are FNNND citizens.

If you are a Yukoner with mining experience, Victoria Gold encourages you to become a Yukoner At Work. Visit the “Work For Us” page at vgcx.com/contact/work-for-us/ and send your resume to greatpeoplework@vgcx.com.