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CYPHERFEST 2021 IS HAPPENING! This year’s edition of Cypherfest will take place from July 23 to 25, with COVID-sensitive programming

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iley Simpson-Fowler, digital outreach regional manager at the Heart of Riverdale Community Centre, has been participating in Cypherfest since it started a decade ago. It’s been up and down in terms of funding.

Originally, the events were huge, he remembers, when the Heart of Riverdale had the funding to fly up lots of dancers, artists and teachers. He hopes to see the festival emerge from the COVID times and return to its former glory.

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My thing right now is that I want to build it back up to where it was those first couple of years, when it was just bumping.”

According to Simpson-Fowler, organizing Cypherfest this year, with the uncertainties that come with the pandemic, has been ab-

solute chaos. He said he feels like every day there is something new for his team to consider.

With the current outbreak, the team is acting with caution, and is able to pivot much of this year’s programming to be presented in a digital format if need be.

“Last year was crazy, and we did all these new things we thought would work,” he says.

“There’s been hella curveballs this year, with just new rules about what you can and can’t do.”

Cypherfest’s programming this year will spread across three

days, from July 23 to 25. The first day will feature an online panel discussion on the topic of cultural preservation, moderated by Sanguine, a Montreal-based hip-hop dancer and choreographer.

“Right now, we’re locking down who’s gonna be on that, but there will be artists, leaders, and different people from all walks to talk about cultural preservation and what that means, and see how that overlaps in these different worlds.” cont’d on page 3 ...

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Cypherfest 2021 is happening! ... cont’d

On the Cover Dana Jennejohn of The Bennett Sun performs at the Yukon Arts Centre on June 11.

PHOTO: Mike Thomas/Yukon Arts Centre

What’s Inside Cypherfest .............................2 Plastic Free July ......................4 How to Drive the Dempster .........5 Seasonal Recipes ......................8 Dogs in Parks ......................... 10 Grassroots ............................ 13 Gather ................................. 14 Vino Borealis ......................... 18

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The Cypherfest team is (left to right) Riley Simpson-Fowler, Grace Simpson-Fowler, Tori Beemer, Alex Robinson and Kaska The Saturday will feature a show at the Yukon Arts Centre, which will be livestreamed online as well as hopefully presented to an in-person audience.

“We’re still gonna do it whether there’s an audience or not,” Simpson-Fowler says. “It’ll be streamed either way.”

For the final day, the Cypher-

fest team is planning a block party at the Heart of Riverdale. It will abide by current COVID restrictions on outdoor events. There will be breakdance battles, food and live music. Simpson-Fowler says part of the event will also involve a team repainting the back wall of the building.

“All our paint just came in and

it’s stacked at the door,” he says.

“We’ve got like 180 cans.”

When asked if there’s anything he’s most excited for, SimpsonFowler says he is just excited in general and happy to be able to still put on Cypherfest in some capacity.

“It’s such a good summer,” he says. “We’re gonna get some type

of gathering, whether it’s online or in-person. It’s tricky to be doing stuff right now, but we’ve got the right team to deal with these curveballs.”

To keep up with Cypherfest and watch a series of promotional videos, check out the Heart of Riverdale’s website at theheartofriverdale.com. n

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ummer has finally arrived in the Yukon, along with an oppressive heat wave and the ever-looming spectre of disastrous climate change. You and I might both be wondering anxiously about whether or not we are doing our part to live sustainably. This month is “Plastic-Free July,” a worldwide effort to reduce each of our consumption of single-use plastic products for one month. There is no doubt that by being mindful of the plastic products we consume, we can make small changes to our lives that reduce our environmental footprints.

But is it fair to put the responsibility on individuals to reduce the consumption of single-use plastics?

Single-use plastic products are truly unsustainable as we use fossil fuels mined from the earth to create packages, cups and lids that will only be used for seconds, but will take hundreds of years to break down.

These issues are even larger for the plastics that make it into waterways where they can kill fish, birds and mammals. Then there are microplastics, airborne plastics and plastic fibres. It feels like the list could go on forever.

Add to this a never-ending litany of environmental challenges (habitat loss, climate change, increasingly extreme weather and so on) and it becomes a consistent, depressing burden where each choice we make in our everyday lives becomes a confounding question period about

what is right.

Unfortunately, this emphasis on individual action has been a tactic used by packaging and fossil fuel lobbying organizations since the 1950s. The most famous example of this approach was through Keep America Beautiful: an organization composed of several American bottling companies, including Coca-Cola and Dixie Cup. Although the stated goal of Keep America Beautiful was to educate the public on growing litter concerns along the U.S. interstate, the reality was more sinister. The group was created in response to Vermont’s 1953 attempt to pass bottle deposit legislation and to ban the sale of beer in non-refillable bottles.

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Emphasizing individual changes is attractive to industry groups because it removes the

responsibility to invest in improving the company’s products so that they are no longer hazardous to the environment, or expensive for communities to manage. This leaves the burden of action on us, the consumers. But the potential options for individual action to reduce our single use plastic consumption are limited. And while the good news is that there are businesses working to provide packaging-free options, outside of Whitehorse these are less frequently available. Furthermore, many of the ways to reduce our plastic consumption have additional costs, which contribute to unequal opportunities to individually reduce plastic use.

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By understanding where we can exert our individual buying power, and by being aware of where the options simply don’t exist, we can begin to understand where collective action is needed.

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1) Make a plan. Services are sparse (one gas station for the first 369 kilometres on the Dempster).

Be prepared. Have a realistic idea of how far you can travel and where you will stay. Other than camping, there is very little accommodation. Do your homework.

2) Gather information. Talk to your friends and others who have made the journey. Get an idea of what to expect.

3) Be prepared. Travel with a supply of food and water, as well as warm clothing. Even in the summer, the weather can change

Reflections of a mountain along the Dempster Highway The scenic Dempster Highway snaking through the landscape rapidly. We were in Tuktoyaktuk at the beginning of August and there was a windchill that pushed temps below zero. .

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If exploring the Dempster Highway, the only highway in Canada that takes you across the Arctic Circle, is on your bucket list, these travel tips are for you. If travelling the Dempster is not on

your bucket list, consider revising your list.

Named for the North-West Mounted Police officer William Dempster, who discovered the tragic fate of the Lost Patrol, the highway crosses the northern part of the Yukon, passing by the jagged Tombstone mountains, and across and the western part of the Northwest Territories. Once in the Northwest Territories, the highway encounters both the Peel and the mighty Mackenzie Rivers, to eventually culminate at the shores of the Arctic Ocean.

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How to travel the Dempster ... cont’d from page 5 ferry told us about a muskox that had wandered into the area and likely ended up in someone’s stew pot. I was awestruck by a pair of sandhill cranes that landed on the road in front of us near Eagle Plains. My favourite sighting, however, was the arctic terns flying to the south pole. They are as fast as fighter jets and in flight looked to me like maple leaves tumbling in the wind. Awesome.

13) Don’t forget extra batteries and memory cards for the camera.

You won’t believe how many pictures you’ll take.

14) Tell people where you are going and where you plan to be along the way. There is no cell coverage for hundreds of kilometres. Depending on the time of year, other travelers can be few and far between.

The Dempster Highway sign greets travellers at the beginning of their journey

15) Learn about pingos, the dome-shaped hills formed in permafrost areas. You will see good examples near Tuktoyaktuk.

PHOTOS: Paul Rath 5) Stop in at the Tombstone Interpretative Centre. This is located 75 kilometres from the start of the Dempster. They have interesting displays, great information and, if you have not already downloaded your Dempster Highway Travelogue, they can lend you one to drop off on your way back down. The travelogue outlines points of interest kilometre by kilometre. You can download and print your copy of the Dempster Highway Travelogue here: https://yukon.ca/ en/dempster-highway-travelogue

6) If you are camping along the way, understand that government campsites do not accept reservations, and are filled on a first come-first served basis, which might mean you have to drive for shorter stretches.

7) Stop at the restaurant at Eagle Plains. The food is great and you will need to fill your gas tanks anyway. Ask for your Arctic Circle certificate in the restaurant.

8) In Fort McPherson visit the cemetery where members of the tragic Lost Patrol are buried.

Don’t forget to check out the assortment of canvas products at the Fort McPherson Tent and Canvas factory.

9) Drive for the road conditions and take your time. A dry gravel road will allow you to move faster than one that has been rained on. Heavy rain can turn the oncefriendly road into a greasy mess.

10) If you make it all the way to Inuvik, the previous end of the road, stop in at the Western Arctic Interpretative Centre, to take in the displays and get your Northwest Territories Arctic Circle

certificate. What is the point of taking the road less travelled if you don’t have proof of the adventure?

11) Slow down on the new road between Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk.

The road winds between lakes and ponds and makes its way across the Arctic tundra. You will be able to see oncoming traffic a long way off, but drive with care.

12) Watch for wildlife along the way. You can see anything from moose to bears to caribou.

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16) Be respectful of local residents. This is their home. You might find them in uninhabited areas, hunting or picking berries.

The Dempster Highway patiently waits to show you its secrets and pristine vistas. From the jagged peaks of the Tombstone mountains beckoning in the distance to the might of the Mackenzie River as it rushes to the Arctic Ocean. Crossing the Ogilvie and Richardson mountain ranges, to eventually arrive at the tundra of the Mackenzie Delta. It is an accessible, unforgettable journey that will allow you to taste the untamed wilderness that few have the privilege to experience. n

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WHITEHORSE EVENTS ART SHOWS Wed Jul 14 & 16 Artist Artist in the Window, Jeanine Baker Glass Work 11:00 AM Yukon Artists at Work Gallery Until 2 pm Tue Jul 21 Artist Artist in the Window, Fabric Art Creative Sewer, Susanne Häusermann 11:00 AM Yukon Artists at Work Gallery Until 2 pm Wed Jul 22 Artist in the Window, Mixed Media Sculpture with Janet Patterson 11:00 AM Yukon Artists at Work Gallery Until 2 pm Until Jul 28 The Martha Ritchie Collection Northern Front Studio An exhibition of original linocuts on clothing and paper, by Haines Junction artist Martha Jane Ritchie.

Until Jul 31 Green/Screen by Yukon Art Society Members Arts Underground A wide range of media to explore the theme Green/Screen, referencing both natural elements.

Until Aug 27 Drawn Together; Embroidered Portraits 2003-2021

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Thu Jul 15 Meadow Lakes Weed Pull 6:00 PM Whitehorse All welcome, bring water and your own gloves and gardening tools if you have them. Refreshments will be provided.For more info email outreach.yisc@gmail.com. https://bit. ly/3Ab3MwX Fri Jul 16 & 23 Seniors Crib 1:00 PM Golden Age Society https://bit. ly/3utKjnF Fri Jul 16 & 23 Yukon Amateur Radio Association Coffee Discussion Group A&W Restaurant 8:45 AM Hams from outside the Yukon and those who are interested are welcome to join us in this casual event. http://www.yara.ca/index.html Mon Jul 19 Autism Yukon AGM 6:00 PM Autism Yukon Voting members are required to attend, and everyone else is welcome! Call 667-6406 for more information.

Tue Jul 20 Wolf Creek Weed Pull 6:00 PM Whitehorse All welcome, bring water and your own gloves and gardening tools if you have them.

Refreshments will be provided.For more info email outreach.yisc@gmail. com. https://bit.ly/3x5qbtA Tue Jul 20 Custom Name Puzzle - Introduction to the Laser Cutter 6:00 PM Yukonstruct Create a custom name puzzle for the little one in your life. Register online.

Tues Jul 20 & 27 Yukon Amateur Radio Members Meeting Yukon Amateur Radio Association 7:00 PM Become a member and learn more about HAM Radio operations all over Yukon. http://www.yara.ca Tue Jul 20 & 27 Trivia Tuesdays!

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Tue Jul 20 & 27 Seniors Bridge 6:30 PM Golden Age Society Yukon Bridge players come join us for competition or fun or both https://bit.ly/3utKjnF Wed Jul 21 Sewing Machine Basics Yukonstruct 6:00 PM Learn the basic stitches and concepts needed to construct many household items.

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Thu Jul 22 Waterfront Bird Vetch Removal Whitehorse 6:00 PM Join us to remove bird vetch from along the waterfront trail in Whitehorse to stop this plant from spreading down river! For more info email outreach. yisc@gmail.com.

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Fri Jul 23-25 Nłäshējel CAFN General Assembly Whitehorse 9:00 AM Held at Kusawa Lake, for more info at https://bit.ly/3xlGVgb Tue Jul 27 New member orientation Yukonstruct Makespace 5:00 PM New member orientation. Free orientation for new members – if you are just curious about the space instead join us on one of the public lunch time tours, held every Tuesday at noon. https://bit.ly/3vBd5De Tue Jul 27 Woodshop Orientation Yukonstruct Makespace 6:30 PM This training will take you through the Yukonstruct wood shop and explain each piece of woodworking equipment. Participants will each get hands-on practice with some of the machines. https://bit.ly/3taEM3U

Mon - Thu Yukon Family Literacy Centre at the Pioneer Hotel 12:00 PM Shipyards Park Free, outdoor, everyone welcome play time. Colour!

Do crafts! Sing and dance! Jump on our new mini trampoline! Do a binoculars scavenger hunt, and more! https://bit.ly/2TWCgCs Mon -Wed Claire Ness and Friends 3:00 PM Yukon Transportation Museum You’ll laugh, you’ll dance, you’ll clap your hands — and with a different show every week, admission *by donation* for Yukoners. goytm. ca/kicking-off-the-summer-with-claireness Thursdays Yukon Family Literacy Centre at the Pioneer Hotel 10:00 AM Shipyards Park Free, outdoor, everyone welcome play time. Colour!

Do crafts! Sing and dance! Jump on our new mini trampoline! Do a binoculars scavenger hunt, and more! https://bit.ly/2TWCgCs Thursdays Kill Team Thursdays 5:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe 6685750 Units can be drawn from both the core book, elite book, Kill team annual and white dwarf.

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Fridays Yukon Family Literacy Centre at the Pioneer Hotel 10:00 AM Shipyards Park Free, outdoor, everyone welcome play time. Colour!

Do crafts! Sing and dance! Jump on our new mini trampoline! Do a binoculars scavenger hunt, and more! https://bit.ly/2TWCgCs 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 Mon Jul 19 & 26 Summer Archery Drop-Ins 5:30 PM Biathlon Range for youth (aged 8+) from 5:30 pm - 7 pm and adults 7-8:30pm Tue Jul 20 Family Climbing Night 6:00 PM Whitehorse Various Locations Every Tuesday Evening, Includes all equipment and friendly instruction. Intended for adventurous families. Email equinox@ equinoxyukon.com for more info. https://bit.ly/3vPMxh5 Tue Jul 20 Knee High to Nature - Carnivores – Pelts, paws and poop 11:00 AM Robert Service Campground A new nature-based activity each week, activities and games are designed for kids ages 4 to 6, but siblings are welcome.

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Wed Jul 14 & 21 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.

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Tues Jul 20 & 27 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 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.

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It’s a Yukon dog’s life—naps, treats, belly rubs and racing through wide-open spaces in one of the least-densely populated places in Canada. Well, only least-densely populated in human terms.

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rom the American beaver to woodland caribou and all the sauntering, soaring and scurrying creatures in between, wildlife abounds throughout the region. And that means a lot of temptation for our prey-driven canine sidekicks. Having dogs offleash in the great outdoors can ruin a good time—for wildlife, dogs and the humans who love them both.

While the thrill of the chase may fulfill some primitive purpose in our pups, impacts on wildlife are not a walk in the park. Wildlife are more likely to see dogs as something similar to a wolf, triggering various responses, most obvious in prey animals including

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Having your dog on leash and under control helps keep adventures on track sheep and deer. Just the presence of dogs can disrupt important activities like foraging, resting and taking care of young. The farther your dog is from you, the greater the range of disturbance.

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vere cuts from beavers and bears, and embedded porcupine quills.

One Whitehorse-based veterinary clinic noted that it sees at least 100 dogs with quills every season, which, left untreated, could enter a dog’s joints, or harm internal organs.

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Hank Hristienko and Stephen Herrero analyzed reports of black bear attacks on humans across North America between 2010 and 2014. Of the 92 attacks reported, 53 per cent involved dogs, and the data suggest that “ … in the vast majority of cases, it seemed as though the dog(s) had been running loose at the time of the attack and drew the bear to their owners.”

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A couple of good doggies hiking the Tors east of Haines Junction als leave you potentially on the hook for the costs associated with violating off-leash rules. Federal and territorial parks specify that dogs must be on a leash and under control at all times. Visitors to national parks who don’t comply can face charges, including a mandatory court appearance and up to $25,000 in fines.

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RECONNECTING WITH NATURAL PLACES experiencing the natural world this way, consider this simple activity as the ground starts to thaw and we’re able to sit or stand outside for a longer amount of time.

Find a place close to home, one that you can reliably visit often.

It can be good to consider somewhere that is a bit off the beaten path, a stump to sit on, a tree to lean against. Sit or stand and close your eyes. Consider taking a few deep breaths. Ask yourself, what things can you hear? What can you feel with your hands or under your feet? Concentrate on different parts of your senses. Stand or sit for at least five minutes.

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Those who go out into nature often go out seeking a sense of wonder.

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eople who contemplate the beauty of nature do it in many different ways, some by exploring places that are new to them, others via the familiar rhythms of where they can go from their doorstep.

Yi Fu Tuan, the author of the book Space and Place, denoted the difference in between space and place by saying, “place is se-

curity and space is freedom: we are attached to the one and are longing for the other.’’

Tuan’s research brings forward an idea that a place only comes into existence when humans give meaning to a part of an undefined space Natural places are nourishing in the ways they can give us both attachment and freedom.

The poet Mary Oliver used to talk about the restrictiveness she felt inside buildings. She was able to find an escape in her morning walks through the forest. Her natural places were defined by their sense of quiet and routine. Oliver was not alone in showing inter-

est and value in seeking out those places that have fewer people or less noise. An absence of artificial noise that brings inner quiet is something that many people seek out in natural places across the territory.

It’s often portrayed in popular prose or poetry what it can be like to experience natural places in these ways. People may go out seeking to transform space into place to achieve a personal sense of wonder, as well as a sense of belonging. Creating routines as part of a natural experience can access a way to understand or listen.

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Consider returning to this spot when you can. What can we know about a place through returning to it? What other ways can we notice or listen as we move into spring?

What places do you already feel connected to without this act of intention?

Real listening in this way can serve as an act of presence. There are many ways to know and understand the natural world, and some of those ways have always been here. The act of transforming spaces into places, and grounding ourselves in the places that are important to us, is a way to find some certainty in moving seasons. n

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Don’t hate them! Not only are dandelions beautiful, the bees love them and we should too!

They are delicious. Instead of pulling dandelions out of the lawn and heaving them into the compost, try cooking them. The flowers can be turned into fritters, cakes, wine, or jelly. The greens are great in salads when they’re young and tender, or briefly cooked after the plant has flowered.

Once the seed heads have developed, the greens are still edible, but they need a bit more cooking to tone down the bitterness. For they are bitter, that’s one of the attractions of dandelion greens; like radicchio, escarole and mustard, they add bite and interest to salads or cooked dishes (for salads, if you’re unused to dandelion greens, try combining them with sweeter lettuces).

As with any wild food, it’s important to be sure you’ve correctly identified dandelions—the familiar yellow flowers help, but pick with a knowledgeable friend or bring a good field guide with you.

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Not only are dandelions beautiful, the bees love them and we should too! They are delicious. Instead of pulling dandelions out of the lawn and heaving them into the compost, try cooking them

lions sparingly until you know you won’t have an allergic reaction.

And, as always, avoid picking by busy roadsides, or where you think herbicides or pesticides might have been used.

When picking, gather the leaves of the dandelions together with one hand. With the other, slip your knife underneath the crown and slice so that each plant comes out of the earth in an attached bundle. This makes them much easier to clean—simply hold them by the crown and plunge up and down into the water.

Old-fashioned recipes for garden greens tell us to “wash in several waters.” This is good advice, particularly for dandelions—typically it takes five or six changes of water before they’re really clean. Before chopping, cut off the crown and remove any wilted leaves.

If you get a flower or two into the mix, that’s great, but avoid the stems. As you may remember

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When it’s sizzling, add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the dandelion greens all at once and cook until wilted, about 4 minutes.

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2. Spread 2 to 3 tbsp of filling on one half of a tortilla and fold the other half over. Repeat until you’ve filled 8 tortillas and have used all the filling.

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We arrived on a sunny 30-degree C day, fresh from a swim in Okanagan Lake. We were admitted at the gate after being told that, during COVID, only those who held confirmed reservations (which we did) could enter.

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were ushered into a large, artfilled library, cool and quiet after the hot afternoon sun, and where we were the only occupants for our ‘A Tasting at the Tower’ experience.

Our personable and knowledgeable wine guide wore a face shield, but her enthusiastic smile and welcoming demeanour made us feel like we were the only guests at the vineyard. The multiple wine glasses set on a coffee table between comfortable sofas made our guests and my wife and I feel relaxed and ready to explore.

Mission Hill Estates produces four different tiers of wines. In ascending order of quality (and price), “Five Vineyards” is the entry level (Yukon Liquor Corp.

(YLC) $19.95 to $21.95), followed by the “Reserve” wines. The “Terroir” collection is outstanding. At the very top is the “Legacy” series. We tasted from the Reserve line, some of which are available at the YLC (~$25 - $30).

We started with the 2018 Reserve Rosé, crisp and cold and re-

Brut’ sparkling wine.

The dramatic setting and architecture of Mission Hill Winery reminded me of the spectacular vineyard estates found in Napa, or the Tuscan hill south of Florence. Anthony von Mandl, founder of Mike’s Hard Lemonade Co., bought the vineyard on Mission Hill in 1981. Between 1996 and 2000, he commissioned Olson Kundig Architects and built the stunning $35 million winery, complete with a 12-storey, 80-foothigh bell tower with four bells cast in France. The largest apparently weighs nearly 800 kg.

In normal times, the broad, landscaped courtyard that stretches from the entry gate to the bell tower, pavilion and balustrade overlooking Okanagan Lake would be chock-a-block with visitors, swarming towards the tasting room and gift shop. This afternoon, there were the occasional hushed conversations of groups of four to six visitors.

Wine guides ushered them to their remote and separate corners of the estate, to sit at tables in the shade of a cool stone pavilion, or overlooking the lake. We

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had escaped). Mission Hill gathers its Merlot, Syrah and a few Pinot Noir grapes for this wine from the almost-desert-like Osoyoos area,

about 100 kilometres south of Kelowna. This pale pink summer sipper is aged almost entirely in stainless steel tanks, preserving the apple and citrus crispness of the fruit. Three per cent is aged in French oak barrels, giving it a little more body, just a hint of wood and spice, and a fuller, more three-dimensional taste.

We moved on to the 2018 Reserve Viognier (“Vee-own-yay”), a lesser-known white wine grape that I only began to taste several years ago. Unlike the more familiar Chardonnays (which tend towards apple and pear aromatics), Viognier takes you towards aromas and flavours of rose petals, perfume and tangerines. This lovely treat had both citrus and white fruit notes in both the bouquet (smell) and on the tongue, coupled with peach or faint apricot and a hint of spiciness after I swallowed (called the ‘finish’). I suspect it would be great with halibut.

The 2018 Reserve Pinot Gris grapes come from Naramata, north east of Penticton and was next to taste. Aging 25 per cent of the juice barrel-fermented in French oak, and another five per cent in new wood, gave it intense, rich oak flavours and feel in your mouth. This was coupled with lemon and lime notes in the nose and flavour, and a dry, almost mouth-puckering finish. I’d pair it with pastas with creamy sauces.

We finished the tasting with a red that captures some of the best of the south Okanagan: Mission Hill’s 2018 Reserve Shiraz (YLC $29.95). Shiraz and Syrah are the same grape, though some would say that, stylistically speaking, Shiraz and Syrah wines are not the same. A traditional Shiraz from South Australia will generally be bolder-tasting, with riper and more concentrated fruit, while a Syrah from France’s North Rhone Valley could be de-

scribed as a more refined and restrained ‘old world’ style of wine.

While called a Shiraz by Mission Hill, I would characterize it as being closer to the Rhone-style Syrah. Pair it with game meat, maybe a BBQ’d moose steak if you have some! All in all, a wonderful, less rushed and relaxing tasting experience.

According to past discussions with the What’s Up Yukon publisher, this article, coupled with four plus years of wine articles starting in 2008, makes this my 100th ‘Vino Borealis’ article. It serves to remind me that there is always something new to taste and learn in the world of wine, and the fun is in the exploration.

Remember, there is no one ‘right’ wine to drink, pair with food or enjoy. In my next article I’ll continue south through Okanagan towards Naramata and Oliver.

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Every Student, Every Day Support for Student Attendance Every Student, Every Day and the Victoria Gold Yukon Student Encouragement Society, with ongoing support from Victoria Gold, are very proud to have raised and distributed $150,000 to directly support 24 new projects to help reduce barriers to regular school attendance in the 2021/2022 Yukon school year.

These 24 grass-roots projects will directly benefit 18 Yukon schools, School Councils and Yukon First Nations throughout the territory. A complete list of the successful project applicants is available at www. everystudenteveryday.ca “We know that one of the most important things Yukon students can do is also one of the most basic; help them attend school each day and every day,” says Victoria Gold Yukon Student Encouragement Society President Tara Christie. “By working together as a community to support regular school attendance, we can all help prepare our children for success both in life and in school.”

Every Student, Every Day, since its establishment in 2012, has directly supported over 140 increased student attendance projects with over $1.2 million; raised primarily from Yukon businesses and individual donations. The Yukon Government contributes $30,000 annually and also provides administrative support.

“The entire Victoria Gold team is very proud to help support Every Student, Every Day and we recognize that by working together, we can all help to improve regular school attendance in our territory’s schools,” says Victoria Gold Corp President & CEO John McConnell. “We are committed to hiring and training Yukoners at the Eagle Gold Mine and by attaining high school graduation, opportunities can increase for our youth right here at home.”

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.