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After three decades in classrooms in Beaver Creek, Faro and Dawson, Dan Davidson retired to continue writing, as he had been all those years. Please send comments about his stories to dawson@whatsupyukon.com.

TIMELAPSE SCENERY AT THE ODD GALLERY To get a really good sense of what’s on display at the ODD Gallery until August 6, I think there are three things you probably need to do.

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he first is to visit Dan Starling’s exhibit “Unsettled histories: the transformation of a print” and spend at least 30 minutes working your way around the 28 drypoint prints that make up the installation.

It takes a while, if you haven’t read the eight-page brochure (the second thing to do), to realize that you are looking at an evolving

The entire set of images is reproduced on the brochure cover

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landscape. It changes over centuries, between the first open scene with the ghostly image of the Rembrandt print hovering over it, until you get to number XXVIII, in which vestiges of the more recent transformations still linger.

I wanted to know more about where it all started. There is a small 4x3-centimetres image of the original work in the brochure, but I wanted to see more of that, so I Googled “Rembrandt’s Christ

crucified between two thieves” and printed out one of the images on regular letter paper to get a better sense of the template.

Starling made a “copper plate of the exact size of Rembrandt’s print through photo-etching” and then began adding images to the original background, imagining what might take place in the same geographic setting over a couple of millennia.

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day “Holy Land,” with the massive security wall bisecting the space between Israel and the Palestinian settlements.

As the artist puts it, “the project uses the print as a departure point to realign the timelessness of (Rembrandt’s) religiously inspired original with the timeliness of contemporary socio-political struggle in the settler-colonial context of Israel and the occupied

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Time lapse scenery at the ODD Gallery ... cont’d

Paris Pick launched her latest album, Hope For the Best, this past June.

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What’s Inside Klondike Korner .......................2 Didee Didoo ............................4 Delta Rambler .........................5 Green Talk ..............................6 Paris Pick ...............................7 Seasonal Recipes .................... 10 Family Feud Casting ................ 12 Ride for Dad .......................... 13

Number XXVII shows an undivided street scene, though a man holds a sign that warns “The End is Near.”

In Number XXII, the shape at the right, which has persisted in various stages since XXVI, is shown decaying before fading away

The final image, number XXVIII, shows a divided land

Palestinian territories.”

There is a political message embedded in the exhibit: “By drawing on top of Rembrandt’s original work and adding a diversity of imagery, my aim is to show the inherent instability of occupation,” Starling writes.

In the timelapse narrative of the exhibition we see “changes in the landscape both real and fantastical: a pile of dogs, a flood, overgrown nature, metamorphizing buildings, and human activity.”

The ghostly images of Calvary have largely vanished by the fifth print, and other dominant features come and go. Between XXIII and XXVIII an arch-like shape is sometimes atmospheric, sometimes an actual building, and, finally, a memory.

The brochure is a bit wordy and bears reading a couple of times, in spite of being densely crafted in artspeak. It would have been interesting to hear Starling speak to this work. There was to have been a closing reception and artist talk at some point (TBA on the brochure), but with the KIAC/ Dënäkär Zho building shut tight by the latest COVID-19 outbreak, that future date is problematic.

Lana Welchman, KIAC’s Executive. Director, says the gallery is still open for visitors. They are asked to use the main door of the building rather than the gallery door, as this is where the sign-up sheet and COVID-19 supplies are located.

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Feel Good Food ...................... 19 Grey Matters ......................... 21 Dog Culture........................... 22

Events Whitehorse Listings ................ 8 Community Listings .............. 17 Active Listings .................... 18 Highlights .......................... 20

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Dennis Allen is an award-winning filmmaker, forlorn songwriter and hopeless storyteller. He’s the only guy he knows who’s never seen the Stones.

GIVE A DOG A BONE

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I’ve had some tough times in my life, but fighting a dog over a bone was about the toughest. Pull up a stump and I’ll fill you in.

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ast fall, my partner Chubby and I got a hankerin’ for some wild meat, so we drove up to the Dempster highway one weekend and bagged a young caribou bull. We’d set camp and had hung the meat on a makeshift cache to drain overnight, but not before frying up half a backstrap.

After a fitful sleep, I stepped outside at six in the morning to take a leak and greet the sun.

A grizzly bear about the size of a pickup truck was ripping the meat off one of the hindquarters we’d hung. He looked up at me and let out a growl that blew my nose hair back inside my nostrils.

I spun completely around and out through the backside of the tent.

Not under, but through.

“Run!” I yelped. “Bear!”

Chubby didn’t even stand up. He just rolled about 10 times toward the truck and into the passenger side like he’d been practicing it for a month. Long story short, we sat there all morning watch-

ing the grizzly gorge himself on our caribou meat. To add insult to injury, he then rifled through our tent, eating what little grub we had left. We ended driving back to Whitehorse with nothing to eat but Cheezies.

When we got back, I set my tent in my backyard for that “old homey” feeling. I was making a fire in the woodstove when our husky/ lab cross, Jack, came around the corner with a big moose-bone in his mouth. He was a thief by nature, though you wouldn’t think by looking at him. I got to thinking about all the marrow in that bone and how good it would taste. He plopped himself down and began

to gnaw on the massive femur. I walked over toward him with my hand out, assuming he’d just give it to me, nut in his mind, it was his. He stood up, carried it a ways, then sat down and resumed attending to his treat.

We played this game for more than half an hour. I’d walk toward him and he’d get up and move a few feet away. My neighbor was raking his leaves and leaned his chin on the rake to watch the show. I nodded to him, half embarrassed and half pissed off at him for minding my business.

At one point, I actually got ahold of the bone, but Jack wasn’t letting go without a fight. We end-

PHOTO: Pixabay ed in a tug-of-war that started by the porch and ended up across the street.

“Jack, give me the bone. Jack, give me the f****** bone.” By this time the mailman had parked his

van and was watching alongside my neighbor. My wife was doing the dishes and was now at the window with her mouth wide open.

“What are you doing?” She demanded to know.

“Trying to get this bone from Jack,” I said.

“Why?” “Cause I want to cook it and eat the marrow.

“No, give it to him. It’s his.”

“No it’s not,” I pouted. “He stole it.”

“From who?”

“I don’t know, but it’s not his.”

“Wow. That’s about the saddest thing I have ever seen,” she said, then turned away.

Jack took advantage of my distraction and yanked the bone from my hand and dashed off into the bush. I saw him through the willows. He laid down and went about his gnashing.

Will Jack give the bone back?

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Manus Hopkins is a Whitehorse- and Toronto-based journalism student, musician and lover of heavy metal and cats.

Whitehorse musician Paris Pick released her sophomore album in June

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veryone in town knows Paris Pick. And if they don’t, she still catches their eye.

Over the course of our hour-long interview with Pick on the patio of Wood Street Ramen, she says hello to too many passers-by to count.

One older lady even shouts at Pick from the sidewalk that she loves Pick’s style.

While she’s grateful for the recognition, Pick admits she hasn’t quite gotten used to it yet. Despite the slight awkwardness she might feel, she has an air of humble confidence about her. She’s genuinely thrilled to have become a face of the local music scene.

“I feel like I get put on a pedestal,” she says. “But I don’t know why!”

The last few years have brought an upward trajectory for Pick, but nothing like her most recent explosion in popularity has happened before. Her most recent video, for the upcoming album’s title track, currently sits at more than 1,000 views on YouTube and has garnered attention from some of the most prominent music and entertainment media in Canada. Taking advantage of that attention, Pick is working on another video to release, along with a single for the song “I Can’t Help It,” which Pick calls a “romantic, sexy, love song.” She’s enlisted Dan Little to direct and hired a bunch of the dancers from local entertainment company Velvet Antler Productions to act in the video.

“It’s an all-girl slumber party,” she says. “We’re trying to make it like the scene from Grease. It’s gonna be hilarious.”

To summarize the video more succinctly, Pick says it’s “overthe-top.” This is a theme that permeates Pick’s new work, as she aims to embrace the larger-thanlife pop star persona with which she’s become associated. She isn’t afraid to be a little risqué.

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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.

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Wed Jul 28 & Aug 4 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 Jul 28 Yukon Learn AGM Online 12:00 PM Participants who register by July 26th at 5pm will receive a $20 gift card to Ricky’s! All are welcome to attend! Call 668-6280 ext 0 for more info. https://bit. ly/2W5gSfy Wed Jul 28 Decolonizing Theatre Practice Online 6:30 PM participatory workshop and dialogue will offer attendees examples into decolonial practice; along with exercises and conversations that encourage an interrogation into their own ways of storytelling and creation. Register online. https://bit.ly/2Uw10Cm Wed Jul 28 Queer Stitch and BTCH Online 6:00 PM Queer Stitch & B*tch is your monthly hangout for LGBTQIA2S+ folx for crafting! Set aside some time to work on that knitting, darn those socks, make that zine! https://bit.ly/3iRTdIO Fri Jul 30 & Aug 6 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 Fri Jul 30 & Aug 6 AA Yukon Unity Group 1:30 PM Online For Zoom Room address Contact 334-7693 Sat Jul 31 & Aug 7 AA Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM Online For Zoom Room address call 334-7693 Sat Jul 31 & Aug 7 AA Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM Online For Zoom Room address call 334-7693 Sun Aug 1 Work In Progress Online 1:00 PM A monthly meet-up for folks in the process of questioning their gender identity and/or sexuality! Participants are welcome to turn off their cameras and use pseudonyms depending on comfort level. https://www.queeryukon.com/wip.html Mon Aug 2 & 9 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 Aug 2 Pet Club Online 6:00 PM Monthly meeting of LGBTQIA2S+ Yukoners in showing off our pets on Zoom!

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Tues Aug 3 & 10 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. Kundalini has a powerful effect on the endocrine system, improving lymph drainage, hormonal balance, and mood.

Sat Aug 7 Queer Caregivers Online 10:00 AM Connect with other LGBTQIA2S+ caregivers in the Yukon to share coffee, stories and what you’d like to see for queer families in the territory. Register online. https://bit.ly/3bdvK0d Tue Aug 10 How do I? Online 6:00 PM Monthly meet-up for family & friends of Queer and Trans folx. Have questions?

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Wed Jun 28 & Aug 4 Whitewater Wednesday Jam Night 7:00 PM The Local Bar Missing performing, or want to try out a new tune come join us every Wednesday. https://bit.ly/351vP3s Fri Jul 30 Karaoke - It Might Get Loud The Local Bar 9:00 PM Featuring DJ Carlo, prizes, and drink specials all night.

Sat Jul 31 Virtual Paradise Music Festival Online 2:00 PM Tune in for amazing local DJ’s all night long https://bit. ly/3r5G9Bx Sun Aug 1 Loon Returns McLean Lake 9:00 PM A fabulistic music-driven evening evoking our humanity, and stirring our imaginations.Loon Returns is a locationspecific environmental operetta in the style of R. Murray Schafer and work by the Vancouver Soundscape Project. Members of the Problematic Orchestra – Yukon’s favourite pop-up orchestra – will be joined by guest soloist Rachel Fenlon – formerly with Vancouver Opera and now living in Berlin. The ensemble will also be joined by special guests, the Kwanlin Dághàlhaan K’e Dancers featuring a new song composed by Sarah Johnston Smith

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Wed Jul 28 & Aug 4 CFYT Trivia Night 8:00 PM CFYT 106.9 FM Radio Test your knowledge about a variety of subjects and play for a variety of amazing prizes each week! Proceeds go towards CFYT Dawson City’s not for profit community radio station.

Wed Jul 28 & Aug 4 Spanish Conversational Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside at Bridge Cafe Wed Jul 28 Sew An Infinity Scarf - Learn To Sew Stretch Yukonstruct Makespace 6:00 PM Learn how to easily navigate your domestic sewing machine and the different types of fabric. All supplies will be provided, register online. https://bit. ly/3eCGw1w Wed Jul 28 Ramshackle Theatre AGM Ramshackle Theatre 7:00 PM All welcome.

Zoom link will be made available, contact: ramshackletheatre@gmail.com for more information.

Thu Jul 29 & Aug 5 Seniors Tai Chi Qigong 5:30 PM Golden Age Society Peaceful movement for positive chi www. yukon-seniors-and-elders.org

Wed Aug 4 Sew A Summer Quiet Book Yukonstruct Makespace 5:30 PM Sew a one of a kind book will offer hours of fun for children 1-4 as the activities are designed to grow with them. All materials provided, register online. https://bit.ly/374mau9 Tue Aug 3 Range Point Weed Pull Whitehorse 6:00 PM 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/3dpmS8K

Sat Aug 7 Yukon Amateur Radio Association Coffee Discussion Group A&W Restaurant 8:45 AM 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 Aug 8 CPR level C with AED and naloxone use Tundra Medical Resources 12:00 PM Heartsaver CPR AED Level C is designed for people who want to learn how to help an adult, child or infant having a cardiac or choking emergency. Register in person, online or by phone/email. https:// bit.ly/3eV6MDR Tue Aug 10 Sew a Water Bottle Holder Sewing Curves and Pockets Yukonstruct Makespace 6:00 PM Beginner sewing workshop you will learn to thread a sewing machine and bobbin, basic sewing stitches and how to sew straight lines as well as around curves. Register online. https://bit. ly/2TrL4AA

Tue Aug 10 Rendezvous Annual General Meeting Yukon Inn 6:00 PM The 2021 Festival awards will be presented followed by the nominations and voting for Yukon Rendezvous Board of Director positions.

The first board meeting of the year will follow with the election of the Executive Board Positions. Register online. https://bit. ly/3yTflXR

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

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.

ONLINE EVENTS Wed Jul 28 & Aug 4 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. Kundalini has a powerful effect on the endocrine system, improving lymph drainage, hormonal balance, and mood.

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POTATO GNOCCHI WITH CRAB, SCALLIONS & GRAPEFRUIT

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INGREDIENTS ❑ 2 russet potatoes ❑ ⅔ cups allpurpose flour ❑ 2 eggs, beaten ❑ Salt and pepper, to taste ❑ 3 tbsp butter ❑ 6 spring onions, chopped

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amily Feud Canada wants to represent all of what Canada has to offer in its upcoming competitions. The CBC show is in search of many families, and wants every nook and cranny in the country to be represented, which means families from up north are not just welcome, but encouraged to apply.

“We know applying to be on any show is a daunting task but the Family Feud Canada casting process is extremely fun!” said Lindsay Christopher, casting associate producer for Family Feud Canada. “We always remind families that it isn’t a job interview, it’s more like an epic family game night. Embrace the experience and give us a glimpse of what it’s really like to be a part of your family.”

Each team will be comprised of five adult (18+) family members

and one alternate, for six applicants in total. Any sort of familial relation can be accepted, for those who have immediate families of fewer than five people, or relatives who just aren’t into it.

This means aunts, uncles, cousins, step-siblings, in-laws, and in some circumstances, very close or livein friends can all team up.

Before making it to the audition stage, families must complete an online application. According to Christopher, the online application is easy to use and contains questions that are purposely open-ended, leaving room for families’ unique stories. The next stage is a virtual audition, with the show’s producers.

“The best part of the audition process is seeing what families come up with,” said Christopher.

“Your audition is your time to shine; some families create team uniforms, chants, or choreographed routines! Of course, none of that is mandatory, but we do love to see it!”

While the territories are a less populated part of the country, Canada’s north has a unique way of life and sense of community the show’s producers feel would go a long way onscreen.

“We are looking to represent all of what Canada has to offer. From

the major cities to the rural communities, a Canadian family is a Canadian family, and that’s what we want, after all,” said Christopher. “The Canadian territories are rich in sites, culture, and history. A family from the Yukon brings all of that and more with them. The Canadian territories are also much different than the prairies, Maritimes, or cities, and we want to hear what makes Yukon so amazing from the people who live there!”

Family Feud Canada first aired in 2019 and has produced two seasons so far. Hosted by Gerry Dee, it is Canada’s version of one of the most popular game shows of all time. The possibility of a group of Yukoners appearing on the show is already building excitement for its next season.

“Our goal is to feature as many Canadian families as possible, in all of the beautiful ways families can and do exist,” said Christopher. “I could write a list of adjectives like energetic, competitive, humorous, and humble-but most importantly, we’re looking for YOU and all of the wonderful qualities that make your family unique!”

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One of the Yukon’s most popular fundraisers, Ride for Dad’s annual motorcycle rally helps raise money for prostate cancer research and awareness. Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canada, according to Health Canada. One in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

This year, the fundraiser will be doing the Tagish Loop (a triangle that runs up the Alaska Highway to Jake’s Corners, cuts through Tagish and then swings back to Whitehorse via Carcross). In previous years, the group has gone as far as

Dawson, but they’re sticking close to home this year in order to limit their impact on the communities during the pandemic, says organizer Sean Secord.

As with everything, Ride for Dad’s motorcycle rally has been impacted by the social restrictions COVID-19 has made necessary, and this year’s rally will see a lot of the precautions put in place last year, including handwashing, masks in close spaces, and staying “one motorcycle length apart”, says Secord.

The Ride for Dad motorcycle rally usually happens in June, but Secord says they decided to delay the event until August, as they did last year, to help protect Yukoners from COVID, which was on the upswing at the time.

“We’ve been really fortunate here in the Yukon,” says Secord.

“We’re one of the only chapters in the country that has been able to have a COVID-safe gathering.”

The fundraiser kicks at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 6 at Shipyard’s Park in Whitehorse, with family fun and bike games. Food will be available through food

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trucks, which allows people to safely socially distance and serve themselves, says Secord, as well as supporting local businesses. On Saturday, Aug. 7, the relay kicks off with a parade through the downtown at 11 a.m, after which time the riders hit the road and head out.

Riders can pre-register on Aug.6. Registration is tiered, starting at $35, although Secord notes that for $65 you also get a t-shirt and other goodies.

Registration fees only cover the costs of organizing the ride, he notes. Ride for Dad hopes to raise between $20,000 and $40,000 by ride day, which is consistent with previous years.

If you can’t make it out to the official rally, Secord says people can still participate in the “Ride Alone Together” (RAT) rally’s, in which people ride solo to raise money for the group, and riders are encouraged to do that “all summer long.”

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This was her first national tour, though she had played in B.C. before and done smaller westernCanadian runs. The “Falling in Love” tour, as it was dubbed, was a learning experience for Pick, who is confident that touring will start to get smoother from here.

“It takes a lot of communication to make it go well,” she says.

“You can’t be vague.”

That isn’t to say she was illprepared, as she had a firm set of rules pertaining to cleanliness of the band van and communication between members for the duration of the trek. Pick had also learned that it’s crucial to team up with local artists to guarantee some draw in cities where her band might be strangers.

“My first tour I messed up and just booked a bunch of shows at random pubs, but I didn’t team up

with any bands,” she says. “Then maybe people would be there, maybe they wouldn’t. Teaming up with other bands, you might make less money, but at least you’ll get a draw, even if they just bring five of their friends.”

Pick describes her earlier touring experiences before her crosscountry expedition as “icky,” saying she wasn’t taking her job seriously enough. This time around, with an exhaustive amount of practical experience under her belt, there’s a sense that Pick now operates in a much more professional capacity, seeing her band as just as much a business as it is an artistic endeavour.

She’s been at the head of the creative process, writing the songs, conceptualizing the videos and acting as her band’s artistic director, but she’s also at the helm of the business side of things, fil-

ing grant applications, being her own manager and putting up a large sum of money to realize her vision with this project. At the same time, Pick has also taken a less DIY approach with this new record, signing to Ontario’s Care Records and hiring a publicist.

The recording process this time around was more enjoyable for Pick than her first record too, as she’s gained more confidence in her songwriting abilities and more assertiveness as a band leader.

Pick and her band recorded Hope for the Best with Jim Holland at Green Needle Records.

“It’s becoming more organic than Feeling Love, which was more stressful,” she says. “I guess over time, things just get better.”

Pick is itching to get back out on tour as well. While she isn’t discouraged, she knows she’ll have to work harder to get her-

self out there once pandemic restrictions are totally lifted, as the touring market will be oversaturated like never before.

“There’s a lot of musicians and I feel like the touring circuit is gonna be packed,” she says. “It probably already is. I feel like the higher-level people probably have their fingers in all the pies and they’re just waiting for the door to open.”

While the national and international touring markets are tough, Pick recognizes her fortunate position being from the Yukon, a place with a much less competitive culture than Canada’s big-city musical hubs. Here, she can book a show once a month if she wants to and people will always come out, a testament to the supportiveness of the Yukon’s arts community.

Like any professional musician,

Pick has had to get used to the rejection that can come with putting oneself out there and trying for as many opportunities as possible. Her method for getting over disappointment is to always have something else to be shooting for—so as not to put all her eggs in one basket.

“Just because you don’t get an album grant once doesn’t mean you’re never gonna get one,” she says. “You’ve just gotta reapply.”

Pick has given her entire life to her music, making countless sacrifices along the way, but to her, it’s all been worth it, because this is the only thing she wants to spend her life doing.

“I could probably own a house by now,” she says. “But I make albums instead.”

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Thank you to all our sponsors, partners and funders for making Arts in the Park possible!

Our Sponsors Arctic Star Printing, Folk Society of Whitehorse, Hougen Group of Companies, Jazz Yukon, Duncan Sinclair, Ray Tucker, What's Up Yukon, Vector Research

Our Partners Yukon Artists @ Work, CJUC 92.5FM, CFYT 106.9FM, MacBride Museum, KIAC, Parks Canada, Frostbite Music Society, Yukon Literacy Coalition

Arts in the Park 2021 included six weeks of programming featuring more than 40 shows with 75 different musicians and visual artists.

Performances included live concerts at MacBride Museum, daily broadcasts (Monday to Friday) on CJUC 92.FM, a mini Arts in the Park Series at Seniors’ Care Homes, and school performances. The Artist in the Window series also featured a new visual artist, art installation and demo each week. Thanks to a partnership with CFYT 106.9 FM, KIAC and Parks Canada, we were able to broadcast artists from Dawson City each Thursday.

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ATLIN Fri Jul 30 & Aug 6 Atlin Community Library Atlin Community LIbrary 2:00 PM Open two days per week, Fridays and Saturdays, covid protocols apply.

Sun Aug 1 & 6 St. Martins Anglican Church Sunday Service St. Martins Anglican Church 10:00 AM Everyone is welcome.

It’s Free. It’s Fast. It’s Easy. or email them to: events@whatsupyukon.com

CARCROSS Sundays St. Saviours Church Services 2:00 pm St. Saviour Church 867-668-3129

DAWSON CITY Sundays St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Wed Jul 28 & Aug 4 Fastball 8:00 PM Minto Park Drop in free event for adults 18+ Wed Jul 28 & Aug 4 Oh My Aching Body Dawson City Swimming Pool 2:00 PM Capacity limited to 8 spaces, book one week in advance by calling 993-7400 ext 441 https://bit. ly/3wLwpO9 Wed Jul 28 Youth Pack Rafting - Ages 1318 Dawson City Various Locations 9:00 AM Learn about canoe equipment and safety, paddle strokes and maneuvers, eddy turns, and front ferries, in a safe, supportive and fun environment. Register online or call 993-7400 ext 299 for more info.

Thur Jul 29 & Aug 5 AA Beginners Group 6:00 PM Dawson City Hopsital In person or Video conference option available Call 867-9935095 or 867-993-3734 for more information Thur Jul 29 & Aug 5 Women’s Slo-Pitch 7:30 PM Minto Park hosted by the Snatchers, drop in 16+ Join us for this free event.

Thurs Jul 29 Teen-Adult Moving Water Level 1 - Ages 15+ Dawson City Various Locations 9:00 AM Learn about canoe equipment and safety, paddle strokes and maneuvers, eddy turns, and front ferries, in a safe, supportive and fun environment. Register online or call 9937400 ext 299 for more info.

Fri July 30 & Aug 6 Can Can Show 9:00 & 11:00 PM Diamond Tooth Gerties Diamond Tooth Gertie will dazzle you with her wit, charm and powerhouse vocals. Wowing with you high kicks and splits, the Gold Rush Girls will certainly keep you captivated with their colourful skirts and hootin’ & hollerin’. https://bit.ly/3yXigj7 Sat July 31 & Aug 7 AA North Star Group Dawson City 7:00 PM Dawson City Community Support Centre In person or Videoconference option available Call 867-993-5095 or 867-9933734 for more information Sat July 31 & Aug 7 Can Can Show 9:00 & 11:00 PM Diamond Tooth Gerties Diamond Tooth Gertie will dazzle you with her wit, charm and powerhouse vocals. Wowing with you high-kicks and splits, the Gold Rush Girls will certainly keep you captivated with their colourful skirts and hootin’ & hollerin’. https://bit.ly/3yXigj7 Sun Aug 1 & 8 Cricket 4:30 PM Minto Park Fri Jul 30 Summer Concert Series - Megan Abel Dawson City Gazebo 12:00 PM Megan channels raw emotion into her music. A captivating combination of cover tunes and original songs, stripped back with only vocals accompanied by guitar or piano Also aired live on 106.9FM – the Spirit of Dawson and online at CFYT.ca https://bit.ly/3fKCSUj Sat Jul 31The Great Klondike International Outhouse Race! Minto Park 1:00 PM Teams of five costume their outhouse as well as themselves and run a 5km race course that involves great endurance, absolute hilarity, and some serious racing! Register online. https:// bit.ly/3rjJywV

Mon Aug 2 Coed Drop In Volleyball Victory Gardens 8:00 AM Free event next to the Dawson City Museum Fri Aug 6 Summer Concert Series Hammondhoffer Dawson City Gazebo 12:00 PM A locally based experimental/ improvisational electronic/classic duo. Concert will also be aired live on 106.9FM – the Spirit of Dawson and online at CFYT.ca https://bit. ly/3ia5kk8

FARO Wed Jul 28 & Aug 4 Faro Market 3:00 PM Faro Visitors Centre Locally made crafts, hobbies, baked goods, fresh local produce, clean rummage sale items. Call 994-2288 for more info.

Wed Jul 28 & Aug 4 Open Swim 3:30 PM Faro Swimming Pool Call 994-2375 for more info Wed Jul 28 & Aug 4 Outdoor Walking Group Faro Recreation Centre 6:30PM Wed Jul 28 & Aug 4Adult Lane & Stroke Workshop 5:00 PM Faro Swimming Pool Fri Jul 16 & 23 Open Swim 3:30 PM Faro Swimming Pool Call 994-2375 for more info Fri Jul 16 & 23 Adult AquaFit 5:30 PM Faro Swimming Pool Call 994-2375 for more info Fri Jul 16 & 23 Adult Soccer Faro Recreation Centre 7:00 PM Fri Jul 16 & 23 Seniors Cards and Walks Faro Recreation Centre 1:00 PM Fri July 30 & Aug 6 Open Swim 2:00 PM Faro Swimming Pool Call 994-2375 for more info Fri July 30 & Aug 6 Adult Lane & Stroke Workshop 5:00 PM Faro Swimming Pool Fri July 30 & Aug 6 Basketball Drop in Faro Recreation Centre 3:00 PM Fri July 30 & Aug 6 Faro Open Gym Faro Recreation Centre 4:30 PM Fri July 30 & Aug 6 Pickleball Faro Recreation Centre 8:00 AM Tues Aug 3 & 10 Seniors Yoga Faro Recreation Centre 1:30 PM Tues Aug 3 & 10 Parent and tot Faro Recreation Centre 10:00 AM Enjoy a fun hour together with community parents and tots.

Tues Aug 3 & 10 Seniors AquaFit 1:00 PM Faro Swimming Pool Tues Aug 3 & 10 Open Swim 3:30 PM Faro Swimming Pool HAINES JUNCTION Fri Jul 30 2021 Summer Music Series: �Will Pacaud Band 6:30 PM Village Bakery and Deli Enjoy some of the best Live Yukon music on the patio, rain or shine: bluegrass, rock, jazz, classical, call 634-2867 for reservations.

Sat Jul 31 2021 Summer Series: King Swardfish 6:30 PM Village Bakery and Deli The best Live Yukon music on the patio, rain or shine: bluegrass, rock, jazz, classical, call 6342867 for reservations.

Mon Aug 2 & 10 St Elias Adult and Seniors Fitness Bill Brewster Arena 12:00 PM

Tues Aug 3 & 11 St. Elias Seniors Society Bocce St. Elias Convention Centre 2:00 PM weather permitting; Free Wed Aug 4 Village Council meetings St. Elias Convention Centre 7:00 PM Village Council meetings are also held the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. [Remote attendance only] Fri Aug 6 2021 Summer Music Series: BJ Maclean 6:30 PM Village Bakery and Deli Enjoy some of the best Live Yukon music on the patio, rain or shine: bluegrass, rock, jazz, classical, call 634-2867 for reservations.

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Sundays St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Sat Jul 31 & Aug 7 Mayo Public Swim 12:00 PM Mayo Recreation Centre for Mayo Yukon residents Please note Mayo residents that are more comfortable bringing a family group to private swim time may sign up for designated hours on the sheet at the pool. Minimum one hour notice

MOUNT LORNE Wed Aug 4 Summer Market Series Lorne Mountain Community Centre 4:30 PM Find produce, baking, canned goods, crafts, arts all made/grown by local artisans and farmers.

Covid precautions in place. https://bit.ly/3zkTI2Y Sat Aug 7 Wise Women in the Woods Mount Lorne A gathering of Wise Women (over the age of 50) to explore the role of elder women in our society, how we can support each other.

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WATSON LAKE 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 Wed Jul 28 & Aug 4 Northern Lights Centre Daily Shows Northern Lights Centre Total running time 1 Hour. Daily shows start at: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm and 8:30pm https://www.northernlightscentre.ca/ Wed Jul 28 & Aug 4 Wellness Wednesdays 7:00 PM Northern Lights Centre Each week we will feature a movie/documentary on health or environmental topics. www. northernlightscentre.ca Thur Jul 29 & Aug 5 Northern Lights Centre Daily Shows Northern Lights Centre Total running time 1 Hour. Daily shows start at: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm and 8:30pm https://www.northernlightscentre.ca/ Thur Jul 29 & Aug 5 Throwback Thursdays 7:00 PM Northern Lights Centre Welcome back to your fave blasts from the past! Feel free to say your fave lives out loud! https:// www.northernlightscentre.ca/

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Sat Jul 31 & 7 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!

Tue Aug 3 & 10 Yoga With Richard 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 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 TueTue Aug 3 & 10 North of 60 Seniors Coffee and Chat 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

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Weekdays Lunchtime Lengths 12:00 PM Mayo Recreation Centre Weekdays Mayo Mornings Parent and Tot Time 10:00 AM Mayo Recreation Centre Weekdays Mayo Public Swim 2:00 PM Mayo Recreation Centre for Mayo Yukon residents Please note Mayo residents that are more comfortable bring family group to private swim time may sign up for designated hours on the sheet at the pool. Minimum one hour notice 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

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Sundays St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381 Wednesdays Parent and Tots 4:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Call 966-3015 for more info.

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Wed Jul 28 & Aug 4 Seniors Computer Tutoring with Yukon Learn 1:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Computers, tablets phones, internet, email, social media, zoom... we can answer any of your questions. For more information call 1-888-668-6280 Wed Jul 28 & Aug 4 Coffee And Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Thur Jul 29 & Aug 5 Carpet Bowling 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Wed Aug 4 Village Council meetings St. Elias Convention Centre 7:00 PM Village Council meetings are also held the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. [Remote attendance only]

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Tuesdays & Thursdays Yoga 12:15 PM Teslin Rec Center Mats provided just bring your zen.

Tuesdays & ThursdaysTeslin Running Club 5:00 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex For more info call Judy 390-9053 Wednesdays Teslin PickleBall 12:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Wednesdays Adult Fitness 5:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Fridays Teslin Youth Club 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Center For grades 10-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks!

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Thur Jul 29 & Aug 5 Family Fun in the Park Wye Lake Park 10:30 AM Story time, crafts, activities, and snacks for children. Bocce ball, ladder ball, frisbee, soccer balls, kites and all the summertime fun. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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ACTIVE LISTINGS Wed Jul 28 Mt Sima Bike Park Mt Sima 3:00 & 6:00 PM https://bit.ly/3ia1lCj Wed Jul 28 & Aug 4 One Hour Drop in Classes - Total Barre 5:30 PM Long, Mean & Lean Fitness Barre combines Pilates, yoga and ballet moves to give you beautiful, sculpted, lean muscles-without the impact from other fitness classes. Register online. https://bit. ly/3hkdHYj Wed Jul 28 & Aug 4 Kayak Rescue Fundamentals 6:30 PM Yukan Canoe Practical self rescue skills to efficiently re-enter your kayak from an unexpected capsize. Register online, by phone or in person. https:// bit.ly/3xWRzKf Wed Jul 28 & Aug 4 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 Jul 28 & Aug 4 No-Gi Jiu Jitsu Submission Wrestling 6:00 PM Elite Martial Arts Academy 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 Jul 28 & Aug 4 Habit Yoga - Gentle Flow Habit Health And Wellness 7:15 PM A yoga class that focuses primarily on gentle movement, intuitive flow, and breath awareness.Register online. https://www.mindbodyonline. com/explore/locations/habit-health-and-wellness Thurs Jul 29 Insanity Live Summer Series Part 2 Porter Creek Secondary School 5:30 AM These early morning classes are guaranteed to give you energy, confidence and strength. Register online. https://bit.ly/3zbU107 Thur Jul 29 & Aug 5 One Hour Drop in Classes - Power Fusion 5:00 PM Long, Mean & Lean Fitness Blending the sculpting benefits of Barre, Yoga & Pilates with resistance and cardio for a truly new and unique way to burn calories and re-shape your body. Register online. https://bit.ly/3qyt5EN Thur Jul 29 & Aug 5 Youth classes self defense Jiu Jitsu 4:30, 6:00, 7:15 PM Elite Martial Arts Academy 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/ Thur Jul 29 & Aug 5 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 8:30 PM Elite Martial Arts Academy 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/ Thur Jul 29 & Aug 5 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 week’s 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 Jul 30 Geology of the Canyon Miles Canyon 2:00 PM Learn more about the glacial history and the spectacular columnar basalt of the Canyon! No registration is required. Bring water, appropriate clothing and footwear for a fun 2-hour hike. https://bit.ly/3r6ZouH Fri Jul 30 & Aug 6 Intro to Moving Water 6:30 PM Yukan Canoe Students will be introduced to moving water fundamentals that are building blocks for all future paddling you will do. Register online, by phone or in person. https://bit.ly/35TiP0j Fri Jul 30 & Aug 6Indoor 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 Jul 31 Mt Sima Bike Park Mt Sima 12:00 PM https:// bit.ly/3ia1lCj Sat Jul 31MSR: 1st Annual Self Defense Seminar Canada Games Centre Yukon 2:30 PM Learn fast and effective techniques to develop your self confidence and realize you do have what it takes to keep you and your family or friends safe. Call 689-5307 for more info. https://bit.ly/2VAo17f

It’s Free. It’s Fast. It’s Easy. or email them to: events@whatsupyukon.com Mon Aug 2 & 9 One Hour Drop-In Classes - Pilates 5:00 PM Long, Mean & Lean Fitness An intense core class that will make you sweat and burn calories.

Register online. https://bit.ly/3jslu92 Mon Aug 2 & 9 No-Gi Jiu Jitsu Submission Wrestling 7:30 PM Elite Martial Arts Academy 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/ Mon Aug 2 & 9 Muay Thai Kickboxing 6:00 PM Elite Martial Arts Academy 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/ Tue Aug 3 Insanity Live Summer Series Part 2 Porter Creek Secondary School 5:30 AM These early morning classes are guaranteed to give you energy, confidence and strength. Register online. https://bit.ly/3zbU107 Tues Aug 3 & 10 One Hour Drop in Classes - T.A.G (thighs, abs & glutes) 5:00 PM Long, Mean & Lean Fitness A total lower-body workout! Focus on those hard to sculpt areas, and get the lower body you have always dreamed of! Register online. https://bit.ly/3qBYbeD Tues Aug 3 & 10 Fundamentals of Sea Kayaking 6:30 PM Yukan Canoe Looking to get into the sport or are interested in becoming more comfortable and confident out on the water! Register online, by phone or in person. https://bit.ly/3qsDVvX Tues Aug 3 & 10 Sports Experts 5km Fun Run Walk 6:15 PM FH Collins High School 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 Aug 3 & 10 Indoor Cycle Habit Health And Wellness 7:00 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 Thur Aug 5 Insanity Live Summer Series Part 2 Porter Creek Secondary School 5:30 AM These early morning classes are guaranteed to give you energy, confidence and strength. Register online. https://bit.ly/3zbU107 Fri Aug 6 Wild Edibles Hike - 2nd Edition Miles Canyon 10:00 AM A free introductory wild edibles themed hike! Learn and share basic knowledge of edible Yukon flora. No registration is required. Email hikes@ yukonconservation.org 668-5678 x1 for more info.

Sat Aug 7 Special Olympics Yukon Golf Gala Meadow Lakes Golf Club 9:00 AM A light breakfast with coffee, nine holes of golf, plenty of prizes and a full lunch at the end of your round! For more info or to register email lwinslade@specialolympicsyukon.ca https://bit. ly/2UM8FMI

Wed Jul 28 & Aug 4 Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 7:30 PM Overeaters Anonymous For more information contact oayukon@gmail.com for more information Wed Jul 28 & Aug 4 Seniors Tai Chi 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Peaceful movement for positive chi www. yukon-seniors-and-elders.org Wed Jul 28 & Aug 4 Alcoholics Anonymous NO Puffin (CM, NS) 8:00 PM Hellaby Hall Are you finding you need help with your relationship to alcohol? Join our nonsmoking support group.

Wed Jul 28 & Aug 4AA The Joy Of Living Group (OM, NS) 12:00 PM Captain Martin House; 305 Wood Street Join us at 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Wed Jul 28 & Aug 4 All Levels Yoga 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery All levels of yogis welcome. To register email wallymaltz@mac.com Fri Jul 29 & Aug 6 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 Jul 29 & Aug 6 AA Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Hellaby Hall Looking for support with your relationship with alcohol? Join the AA Whitehorse Group.

Fri Jul 29 & Aug 6 AA Yukon Unity Group 1:30 PM Online For Zoom Room address Contact 334-7693 Fri Jul 29 & Aug 6 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 Jul 30 & Aug 7 AA Hospital Meeting 1:00 PM Hellaby Hall Join us at Hellaby Hall – 4th & Elliott Street Sat Jul 30 & Aug 7 AA Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM Online For Zoom Room address call 334-7693 Sat Jul 30 & Aug 7 A Hospital Meeting 1:00 PM Hellaby Hall Join us at Hellaby Hall – 4th & Elliott Street Sat Jul 30 & Aug 7 AA Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM Online For Zoom Room address call 334-7693 Sat Jul 30 & Aug 7 A Safe Place - Drop-In 4:00 PM Golden Age Society For low-barrier individuals of any age who identify as female, peer support, workshops, hot meals to go. call 667-2693 for more info.

Mon Aug 2 & 9 Hatha Yoga Drop-in with Barbara 10:00 AM Golden Age Society contact Barbara 867 335 1996, email bfraingower@gmail.com Mon Aug 2 & 9 All Levels Yoga 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery; Upstairs A blend of rich stretching, basic integration, balance, and body awareness. To register email wallymaltz@mac.com Mon Aug 2 & 9 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 Aug 2 & 9 Sally and Sisters Hot Lunch 11:00 AM Whitehorse United Church Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children Mon Aug 2 & 9Seniors Tai Chi 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Peaceful movement for positive chi www.yukonseniors-and-elders.org Mon Jul 19 & 26 AA New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Hellaby Hall Join us at Hellaby Hall – 4th; Elliott Street Mon Aug 2 & 9 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 Mon Aug 2 & 9 Gentle Yoga 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery All levels of yogis welcome. To register email wallymaltz@ mac.com Tue Aug 3 & 10 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.

Tue Aug 3 & 10 AA Ugly Duckling Group (C/M, NS) 8:00 PM Hellaby Hall New members always welcome, this is a non smoking group.

Tue Aug 3 & 10 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

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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 Jul 28 & Aug 4 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. Kundalini has a powerful effect on the endocrine system, improving lymph drainage, hormonal balance, and mood.

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Tara Klippert is a born and raised Yukoner and Registered Health and Nutrition Counselor who provides 1-on-1 health coaching, premade and customized meal plans at foodsandfeels.com

HEALTHY CORNBREAD This cornbread recipe comes out light, fluffy and golden-brown. It can be enjoyed with chilli, as a side dish to any main course, or just as a snack.

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Ingredients • • 1 cup gluten-free flour blend • 1 cup cornmeal • � cup brown sugar • 1 tsp salt • 1 tbsp baking powder • � cup melted coconut oil (butter flavoured by Nutiva) • 1 egg • 1 cup coconut milk Instructions: Makes 9 servings.

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. 2. In a large bowl, mix together all of the dry ingredients.

3. Add the melted coconut oil.

While mixing on low, add the egg and coconut milk until everything is mixed together and the batter is smooth.

4. Grease your 9 x 9 glass baking dish with coconut oil.

5. Using a spatula, pour the batter into your greased baking dish.

6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until starting to get golden on top and a toothpick comes out clean.

Substitutions and variations Gluten-free flour substitutions: instead of using a glutenfree flour blend, you could also use any other type of gluten-free

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Not all gluten-free flours convert 1 to 1.

down to 1-2 tbsp and then top up the rest of the � cup with additional coconut milk or other dairyfree milk. Make sure to use a lower calorie coconut milk instead of the full fat canned coconut milk.

Coconut milk substitutions: instead of using coconut milk, you can use any other type of dairyfree milk.

Make this recipe lower sugar: Instead of � cup of brown sugar, you can cut it down to � cup and top the rest up with gluten-free flour. Alternatively, to make this recipe sugar-free, replace the entire � cup of sugar with glutenfree flour.

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OLD BOLER, OLDER BONES I fell into camping by myself a few summers back.

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Part of the joy was just being active, even within the confines of the campsite and campground. The Boler no longer carries water.

Everything I do mindlessly and effortlessly at home, like making coffee and cooking and brushing my teeth, is a multistep process. It’s hard to be sedentary when you are PHOTO: Deborah McNevin constantly shift-

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ing your chair to get some rays or shade, while avoiding campfire smoke or mosquitoes. Because of the timelessness of days spent camping, it doesn’t seem to matter.

Ever since that summer, I have looked forward to my little camping expeditions. I am not an intrepid senior going out on my own. For me, camping is a “semisolo” experience. I need the help of my husband, family or friends for setting up, with little repayment other than gratitude. I use public campgrounds almost exclusively; we truly are so fortunate in the Yukon.

This kind of camping has made me feel more grounded and in touch with myself. I also feel a teeny bit more self-sufficient and confident that I can both relax and get things done. It’s like learning to be a “human being” instead of a “human doing.”

There have been some changes since that first summer. The Boler has found a new home within the family, and its new owner is very generous in sharing the Boler.

Physically, I have found it harder to get comfortable in some camp chairs. I spend more time getting ankle-turning, knee-wrenching rocks out of the way. My klutz quo-

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But the pleasures remain unabated. The deep quiet of the morning broken only by bird song and the subtle slurp of a feeding fish, the song of the loons, the conversation of ravens, the delighted laughter of children as they catch their first fish, shrieks

from kids brave enough to venture a swim, the crackling of a friendly campfire, and the scratch of my pen on paper. Plowing through a stack of unread books that have long reproached me, reading my Kindle in dimmer light, I feel lighter and happier than I have for ages.

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Water Break Photo Contest The Victoria Gold Yukon Student Encouragement Society (VGYSES) is excited to present its Every Student, Every Day Water Break Photo Contest; a territory-wide awareness campaign to encourage Yukon students to be active, healthy and stay hydrated, while reducing plastic waste and its impact on the environment.

Every Student, Every Day, established by VGYSES in 2012 to help improve regular attendance in our territory’s schools, provided all Yukon students with a branded water bottle, donated by Victoria Gold and distributed by contest partners Air North, Yukon’s Airline and Small’s Expediting Services.

All Yukon students are encouraged to participate in this fun photo contest by submitting a selfie with their water bottle as they go about their favourite activity or hobby. Entrants will qualify to win prizes in three different age categories.

The contest deadline is September 30, 2021 and winners will be announced in October.

First place winners, in the contest’s three age categories of 5-9, 10-14 and 15-18, will receive an iPad and runner-up winners will receive a gift card from a Yukon business.

For contest information and photo submission details, and for more information about Every Student, Every Day, please visit www.everystudenteveryday.ca

“Every Student, Every Day’s Water Break Photo Contest is designed to encourage our territory’s students to pursue healthy habits, which contribute to increased engagement in learning and school attendance,” says VGYSES President Tara Christie. “What motivates one student to be healthy and engaged we hope will inspire others as we work together to help improve regular attendance in our classrooms.”

“Supporting our students to be active and healthy and translating that into more engaged learning and increased school attendance is extremely important to the Victoria Gold team,” says Victoria Gold President & CEO John McConnell.

Yukon students can also participate in the contest without the water bottle by drawing or downloading and printing Every Student, Every Day’s logo and displaying it in their photo. Parental supervision and assistance are encouraged for younger Yukoners in photographing their activities.

VICTORIA GOLD is the owner and operator of the Eagle Gold Mine located 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.

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