What's Up Yukon August 11, 2021

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125 YEARS OF GOLD In celebration of 125 years since the discovery of gold in the Yukon, the Commissioner of Yukon is putting on a series of commemorative activities

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021 marks 125 years since the discovery of gold in the Yukon, the event that kickstarted what is arguably the most famous period of the territory’s history. In 1896, three prospectors (George Carmack, Skookum Jim and Dawson Charlie) originally spotted gold on Bonanza Creek. Only two years later, the Klondike Gold Rush was at its peak, with thousands of prospectors journeying up north in hopes of finding riches.

To celebrate 125 years since the initial discovery, Commissioner of Yukon, Angélique Bernard, is presenting a series

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including a Commissioner’s Picnic and a new exhibit at the Taylor House. The Taylor House, located at 412 Main St., unveiled its exhibit on June 1, displaying photos and articles about the discovery of gold. Members of the public are welcome to visit the exhibit on weekdays from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Masks are mandatory when inside.

One interesting component of the exhibit is a letter from 1926 explaining Skookum Jim and Dawson Charlie’s involvement in the original gold discovery, for which only George Carmack, a white American man and cont’d on page 3 ...

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“We had never seen this before,” said Kerri Scholz, Private Secretary to the Commissioner of Yukon, about the letter. “We were quite surprised.”

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artwork by Andrew Sharp. In addition to being available at the Taylor House, it can also be found at all Visitor Information Centres and select campgrounds around the Yukon.

To coincide with Discovery Days in Dawson City, The

outdoor, family-friendly event at the Commissioner’s place of residence will also follow local public health guidelines and be able to accommodate social distancing. Members of the public are invited to play bocce and croquet and enjoy refreshments.

Yukon, the Bishop of the Anglican Church and The Skookum Jim Trust Fund. The fund will provide financial assistance to First Nation residents of the Yukon who wish to take or offer workshops in wellness, health and personal growth.

Every year, the Commissioner appears at and hosts lots of events, but this year’s events surrounding this milestone anniversary for the territory are special, and can be used as an opportunity to educate people about the history of the Yukon and the important figures from the past century.

“The Commissioner basically ran the Yukon before we had a premier,” said Scholz. “Now, the Commissioner is more of a figurehead.”

For more information on the Commissioner

The 125th Anniversary of the Discovery of Gold in the Yukon exhibit can be found at the Taylor House at 412 Main St.

able to take a colouring book made specially for the 125th anniversary of the discovery of gold as well.

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Commissioner of Yukon will be hosting a Commissioner’s Picnic on Aug. 14, in place of the annual Commissioner’s Ball. The free,

of Yukon’s events, visit the Office of the Commissioner of Yukon’s Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/Offic eOfTheCommissionerOfYu PHOTO: Manus Hopkins kon/. To learn more about Also new for this year is the the Daisy Mason Wellness Fund, Daisy Mason Wellness Fund, named head over to https://yukon.ca/ for Skookum Jim’s daughter and en/news/commissioner-launcheslaunched by the Commissioner of daisy-mason-wellness-fund. ■

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3. Cut your mangoes and remove the pits. Dice up the mango and add it to the bowl.

4. Dice up the onion, garlic and cilantro. Add them to the bowl.

5. Cut your lemon in half and squeeze the juice into a small dish, making sure to remove the seeds before pouring into the bowl.

6. Add salt and mix everything together thoroughly.

7. Keep your mango avocado salsa in the fridge until ready to serve, and serve as quickly as possible after you make the dish. Avocados tend to brown quite quickly.

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GIVE A DOG A BONE

PART 2

Help Shape Yukon’s Future

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Continued from the July 28th Issue.

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Yukon Lotteries Commission

Deadline: August 13, 2021 Contact: Matt Ordish (867) 633-7899 ■

Yukon Advisory Council on Women’s Issues

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Yukon Review Board Yukon Human Rights Commission Hearing Adjudicator under the Corrections Act, 2009 Yukon Law Foundation Board of Directors

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Cannabis Licensing Board

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Social Assistance Review Committee

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Capability and Consent Board

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Yukon Heritage Resources Board

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I figured that if I fashioned a snare at the end of a hockey stick, I could get close enough to snare the bone.

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found an old hunting jacket that was perfect for cover. For insurance, I rubbed old wood soot into my face and hands.

I walked past Jack like I couldn’t care either way if he had the bone or not. I even snubbed my nose at him for effect. When I was out of sight, I dropped to my stomach and started crawling toward him.

My daughter, Juniper, and her little friend came bounding down the trail towards their fort which was off in the bush. They stopped dead in their tracks when they noticed me. I motioned with my finger over my mouth for them to be super-duper quiet. They sat on the ground and giggled silently.

Between shushing the girls and trying not to be detected by Jack, it took me a good 15 minutes to get within striking distance.

I was so close I could hear him slobbering over the bone. I ever so slowly positioned my snare about six inches from the bone, and when Jack turned to see what the motion was, I snared it and jumped up in victory.

The girls clapped. “What are you gonna do with it?” Juniper asked.

“Eat it,” I said triumphantly.

“Gross,” she said. Then they skipped away towards their fort.

I instructed my son Hayden to put Jack in the house and not let him out, then sawed the bone into six-inch pieces and threw them in a pot of boiling water on top of my woodstove. I made a batch of frying pan bannock and boiled up a good pot of tea. If you’ve never eaten hot bannock and marrow, you haven’t lived a life worth talking about.

I took the bones out when they were cooked and blew the marrow out onto a plate. I broke off a piece of hot bannock and gobbed a spoonful of marrow on top. I

actually had my mouth open when Hayden called from the house.

“Dad, you got a phone call” “I’m busy” “It’s CBC. They want to hear your story about the grizzly bear.” Now, for a guy like me who’s in showbiz, you gotta take advantage of these opportunities.

So I put down my food and set it on the table and went in to give a very detailed account of our grizzly encounter. I took a few more minutes to, as us storytellers say, to “put a little salt on it,” embellish the story if you like.

After some hearty laughs on both ends, I bid the host farewell and headed back outside to my waiting meal.

“Why’s the door open?” I asked Hayden.

“Jack had to pee.”

I dashed out the door. Jack was halfway out the tent with a mouthful of bannock and snoutfull of marrow grease when he saw me. He beelined it for the bush with me hot on his tail. Long story short, Jack got his revenge on me and I learned a very useful lesson; never steal a bone from a dog. ■

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WALKING TOGETHER

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The artist at work

Janet Patterson, August’s Jenni House Artist Resident, on the art of long walks

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his month, you can walk among others at Jenni House, a historic artist studio located at Shipyards Park.

The most recent recipient of the Jenni House Residency is Janet Patterson, an emerging multimedia visual artist whose work is focused on the history of

the land we travel on.

For years, Patterson has travelled well-trodden routes around the world. On these trips, she’s reflected on the stories of those who travelled the same paths, decades and centuries before her. Along parts of northwestern Spain, carved out by the chronicled pilgrimage route of Camino de Santiago, Patterson walked by ancient homes, buildings and relics dotting the route, each with their own memories. In Turkey, she walked 400 kilometres along the Lycian Way and was moved by the rich histories along her trek.

Over the phone, Patterson reflected on what these walks meant to her in the years before she became a full-time artist.

“When I walk, it’s a chance to think. When you’re walking for that long, there isn’t anything else to do but be alone with your thoughts.”

An emerging artist, Patterson began practicing with mixed medium art just three years ago.

Much of it was informed by what she contemplated on these walks.

“There’s an energy left behind when you walk along the same path that thousands of others have walked before you.”

This energy is what Pattersont hopes to translate into her latest piece as she brings her work to a new space at Jenni House. For Patterson, who took part in the Created at the Canyon event earlier this year, working ‘en plein air’ in the Yukon brought back memories of walking abroad.

Like the Camino de Santiago and Turkey, Kwanlin Dün territory has its own history of trails worn down, and the memories of people imprinted onto this land.

At the Canyon, Patterson began her project to document the overlapping of travel on Kwanlin Dün land, encouraging

PHOTOS: Courtesy of Janet Patterson visitors to imprint their shoes on the canvas with paint. To accompany this piece, she worked with found objects (namely wasp nests) to create shoes placed on the finished canvas.

Patterson’s work at Jenni House will be similar, but a larger production. She hopes to capture footprints over the entire month of her residency and make a larger number of shoes using different and new material, from scoby to birch. Because her piece is particularly inspired by Yukon landscapes, the piece will also reflect those we share the trail cont’d on page 7 ...

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with. At the first signs of spring melt, Patterson created casts of various animal tracks in the muddied trails, including foxes, coyotes, deer, moose and dogs. She plans to imprint these alongside the footprints of visitors.

For Patterson this residency is a chance to explore in a studio space, without the daily

distractions of working from home, and with the creative support of our community.

Over the month, visitors are encouraged to visit the studio, check out Patterson’s work and become a part of this living piece of art, alongside the imprints of other Yukoners who’ve walked before you. ■

The artist, Janet Patterson, practicing a core element of her craft — walking

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Wed Aug 11 ‘Round Back - Ryan McNally 8:00 PM The Guild Hall Get your feet tapping ‘Round Back!

A fantastic night of music with Ryan McNally. An outdoor event, rain or shine. Advanced ticket sales online.

Thu Aug 12 Chuck Charlebois Live 7:00 PM MacBride Museum Local legend and musician Chuck Charlebois to perform live. Regular admission rates apply, kids are free through August.

Fri Aug 13 Garbageman with Special Guests - The Elijah Bekk Band 9:00 PM The Local Bar An evening of psychedelic alternative rock, tickets online.

Thu Aug 19 Selina Heyligers Live 7:00 PM MacBride Museum Local musician hits the stage for a magnetic performance. Regular admission rates applies, kids get in for free the month of August.

Fri Aug 20 & 21 ‘Round Back - Café des Voix 8:00 PM The Guild Hall Café des Voix, the Yukon’s moveable feast of jazz, blues, and show tunes. An outdoor event, rain or shine. Advanced ticket sales online only.

Sat Aug 21 Yukon African Music Festival Whitehorse 6:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Showcasing African traditions and cultures through music, presentations, craft, and dance.

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GENERAL EVENTS Wed Aug 11 & 18 Spanish Conversational Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside at Bridge Cafe

Thu Aug 12 Workshop - Sketching Heritage at the Old Log Church 1:00 PM Old Log Church Museum An interpretive talk will be followed by an introductory class on sketching historical buildings. Please bring a pencil, pencil sharpener, water soluble pen, sketchbook, and your own seating.

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Thu Aug 12 & 19 Seniors Tai Chi Qigong 5:30 PM Golden Age Society Peaceful movement for positive chi www.yukon-seniors-and-elders.org Thu Aug 12 & 19Sundog 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 Thu Aug 12 & 19 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!

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Sat Aug 14 Klondike Cruisers - Cars and Coffee 11:00 AM Territorial Auto Parts Saturday morning coffee with other car people - bring your own coffee.

Sat Aug 14 ‘Round Back - Guild Comedy Night 8:00 PM The Guild Hall Local comedy featuring: Sharon Shorty, Emilie Lefrançois, Jenny Hamilton, Steph Aubé, and Brenda Barnes. An outdoor event, rain or shine. Advanced tickets sold online only.

Sun Aug 15 & 22 Whitehorse United Church Worship Service Whitehorse United Church 10:30 AM Interested in Online service? You must sign up in advance by phone or email to the church office. The office is open Monday – Friday, 9 am to 2 pm. Phone 667-2989: email wuc@klondiker.com Mon Aug 16 Inclusion Yukon AGM 5:00 PM Inclusion Yukon Come find out what we’ve been up to, how we’re looking financially, what we’re working on, and get involved!

Tue Aug 17 & 23 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 Aug 17 & 23 Trivia Tuesdays! 7:00 PM Polarity Brewing First come first served basis, a host at the door to take your name if you arrive early. Six rounds of trivia, prizes for our top 3 teams, a fun time for everyone! Maximum team size 6 people. https://bit.ly/3cBYmRa Tue Aug 17 & 23 Chess Club 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles Love Chess? Want to learn? Looking for Competition? Join us!

Tue Aug 17 & 23 Seniors Bridge 6:30 PM Golden Age Society Yukon Bridge players come join us for competition or fun or both https://bit.ly/3utKjnF Tue Aug 17 & 23 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 Wed Aug 18 Yukon Transportation History of Plants - A Talk with Bruce Bennett 5:00 PM Yukon Transportation Museum Join Bruce Bennett and learn about the Yukon Transportation History of Plants. Admission is by donation Thu Aug 19 ‘Round Back - Guild Storytelling Night 8:00 PM The Guild Hall Amazing local storytellers charm you with the telling of their personal stories. An outdoor event, rain or shine.

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Sun Aug 22 Auto Cross & 100 Foot Shootout 11:00 AM Takhini Arena Must be a member to participate, memberships will be available to purchase at the event. entry fee gets you into both Solo Sport and 100 foot shoot out.

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

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Wednesdays Warhammer Wednesdays - Age of Sigmar 5:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Every Wednesday Mon - Thu Yukon Family Literacy Centre at the Pioneer Hotel 12:00 PM Shipyards Park Free, outdoor, everyone welcome play time. Colour!

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Oct 26 – 28 (Tues – Thurs) 8:30am – 4:30pm CRN 90747 COURSE CODE: JUST 034 $245 + GST Instructors: Joanne Green and Laura Anderson Delivered in-person: Yukon University, Ayamdigut Campus, Rm C1440

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Oct 20 (Wed) 8:30am – 4:00pm CRN: 90754 Course Code: JUST CE116 $235 + GST Instructors: Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute Delivered in-person at NorthLight Innovation, 2118-0-2nd Ave.

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De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations Oct 21 (Thurs) 8:30am – 4:00pm CRN: 90744 COURSE CODE: JUST CE75 $235 + GST Instructors: Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute Delivered remotely via Zoom.

Nov 18 (Thurs) 8:30am – 4:00pm CRN: 90745 COURSE CODE: CE108 $235 + GST Instructors: Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute Delivered in-person: Yukon University, Ayamdigut Campus, Rm C1440

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Sept 22 (Wed) 9:00am – 10:00am CRN: 90725 COURSE CODE: JUST CE104 FREE Instructors: Liza Manolis and Brenda Jenner Delivered remotely via Zoom.

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Nov 17 (Wed) 9:00am – 10:00am CRN: 90729 Course Code: JUST CE103 FREE Instructors: Liza Manolis and Brenda Jenner Delivered remotely via Zoom.

Talking Tough (Topics): The skill and practice of navigating difficult conversations.

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Sit in My Puddle: The art of empathy and holding space.

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Resiliency - The art of living, working and connecting in uncertain times

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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.

BUCATINI WITH SARDINES AND OLIVES

B

ucatini with sardines and olives is vaguely puttanesca-ish, but somehow even more simple.

You can make this dish in the time it takes to cook pasta, it uses all pantry ingredients, and it goes incredibly well with light red wine. This is the ideal dish for any busy Wednesday night.

Serves 2 PHOTOS: Sydney Keddy

INGREDIENTS ❑ 250 grams bucatini ❑ ❑ 2 tbsp olive oil ❑ 2 garlic cloves, sliced ❑ 2 cans sardines in oil ❑ ½ cup halved olives ❑ 2 tbsp butter ❑ Salt and pepper, to taste ❑ Chili flakes Sardines and garlic

Fresh bucatini

Toss the bucatini with the sardines and garlic

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Cook bucatini according to package directions. While the bucatini cooks, prepare the sauce.

2 garlic and cook until it just begins to brown. Add sardines and olives.

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering, then add sliced Remove from heat.

3

When bucatini is cooked, reserve ½ cup of pasta water. Over high heat, toss the pasta into the sardine mixture and add butter and ¼ cup reserved pasta water. Cook, tossing the pasta in the sauce until water is almost all absorbed. Season to taste with salt and pepper and top with lots of chili flakes.

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Heather LeDuc Heather LeDuc is a Whitehorse-based writer.

Claire Ness performs in Café des Voix at ‘Round Back in 2020 PHOTOS: Erik Pinkerton Photography

… to the ‘Round Back

L

ast spring, when COVID-19 put the kibosh on indoor performance, the Guild Hall was prevented from fulfilling its purpose: to present live theatre to the community.

In response, Guild staff and volunteers created an outdoor venue.

Long-time volunteer Al Loewen built a stage out of old wood. Then he fashioned pod seating (audience islands) out

of old set pieces. Within this makeshift outdoor theatre, the Guild put on a series of shows.

In the midst of a pandemic autumn when nothing much was happening, ‘Round Back was a hit.

“I’m really excited that it’s become a thing,” says Brian Fidler, artistic director of the Guild.

“It was a response to COVID, and it was popular, and we saw that it could have a life beyond just a temporary fix that it started out as.”

While all of the “audience islands” collapsed under the

weight of Whitehorse’s record snowfall last winter, the Guild folks are ever resourceful. They took the wood that was used for the set in their spring production, Dreary and Izzy, and made new roofs for the pods.

The venue also has a brand new stage courtesy of Austin Roe, who Fidler describes as a “carpenter, Jack-of-all-trades, Renaissance man.” Kilrich Building Centres donated everything on the Guild’s materials list for the project.

Meanwhile, Fidler and his family cleaned up the carpentry shop, which serves as a green room for performers. Now,

there’s a place for them to sit and hang out.

Next up was financial support.

“We’re excited that we got some really awesome funding from Great Yukon Summer,” Fidler says, referring to a Yukon government funding program.

One funding requirement is to keep the programming accessible so the Guild is keeping ticket prices low, at only $11 a show.

Kids’ programming was all free.

With the new and improved venue in place, Fidler set out to curate a series of performances.

Here’s what’s up for ‘Round Back 2021:

Week 1 – August 4-8 The series kicked off on Aug. 4 with Blues Cargo, an all-star band comprised of Manfred Janssen, Bob Hamilton, Rocky Bergman, Jimmy Salt and Annie Avery.

Next up was an evening of storytelling with Ivan Coyote who, Fidler says, “if I’m not mistaken … went to daycare at the Guild when they were a little kid.” cont’d on page 13 ...

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A staged read of Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play performed at ‘Round Back 2020. Left to right: Odile Nelson, Brandon Wicke and Austin Roe Kids’ programming filled the first weekend. The Yukon Theatre for Young People performed two nights of Broadway hit songs.

Claire Ness performed “music for the kiddos” at a matinée, and Drag Queen Storytime’s Jolene Queen Sloan (Prianshu Grover) read children’s books.

Week 2 – Aug. 11 to 14 Ryan McNally and his band are first up for week two, with music inspired by the southern US – a mix of New Orleans jazz and country blues.

McNally is followed by two nights of comedy, starting with the Yukon Comedy Collective on Wednesday with Connor Boyle, Richard Eden, George Maratos, Steve McGovern and Reid Vanier.

It’s an all-women bill for the Guild Comedy Night. The night offers a “pretty amazing lineup of people” including Sharon Shorty, Emilie Lefrançois, Jenny Hamilton, Steph Aubé and Brenda Barnes.

Week Three – Aug. 19 to 21 The Guild Storytelling Night happens Thursday, Aug. 19. It features performances from folks who participated in the Guild’s storytelling workshop this summer.

Café des Voix is next with two nights of song. The many vocalists will be singing “lunar tunes” and songs from musical theatre.

They’ll be accompanied by Two Piano Tornado, aka Grant Simpson and Annie Avery.

Week 4 – Aug. 25 to 28 The final Wednesday features singer and emerging songwriter Brigitte Jardin. Jardin will be backed by the City Slickers, including Lonnie Powell, Bob Hamilton and Lorène Charmetant.

‘Round Back wraps up with three nights of the Thumbs Up Good Work Theatre Collective featuring Sara German, Colin Wolf and Sydney Wolf.

“They’re just such a dynamic group, I’m always excited by what they’re going to put together,”

Fidler says.

Although Fidler curated the series, he says that “it’s always a collaboration in putting these together.”

Fidler relies on the Guild general manager Brandon Wicke to get the venue ready and look after the tech side of things.

Production manager Odile Nelson takes care of all the marketing.

“I feel like we’ve been in a relationship in the last year and a half,” Fidler says, referring to the trio’s efforts to stay afloat through a pandemic.

And it’s not quite over yet. Although restrictions are loosening, by its very construction ‘Round Back offers physically distanced seating. Plus, it’s outside.

“It’s a good starter venue for getting people back to watching live performance,” Fidler says. ■

To see the full ‘Round Back lineup and to get tickets, visit Yukontickets.com.

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ART WITH MAYA

Maya Rosenberg

Maya is a visual artist and art teacher, based in Whitehorse, Yukon. She was born and raised in Israel, and has traveled to the United States, Canada and Europe. She teaches art classes and workshops across the Yukon in varied frameworks, for painting, drawing, crafts and more. She is also exhibiting in varied art galleries across Canada. Her work reflects the connections of art, love and nature, through colours, and how it empowers us and our communities through colours.

Her website is www.mayaart.ca and you can find her on social media at “Art by Maya.”

COLOURFUL BOOKMARKS Hello artists!

Today’s art is inspired by seasonal changes:

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he colourful combinations of vivid hues, the varied shapes and designs of all that blooms, and my love for reading and connecting art with other fields in our life where imagination and inspiration comes to visit. Today we’ll make our own colourful bookmarks—let’s start!

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1. Mark the shape of your bookmark on the watercolour paper.

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4. Take four to six pieces of tape in varied lengths and create shapes on your bookmark by taping them in triangles and other shapes. cont’d on page 19 ...

INVITATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON AUTHORIZED ELECTOR IDENTIFICATION Following a territorial general election, Elections Yukon conducts a review of authorized identification which is submitted to the Members’ Services Board of the Legislative Assembly for approval. The public is invited to provide comments on the kinds of identification that electors should be able to use for election purposes.

Electors must prove their identity and residential address to vote.

The Elections Act provides a number of options that enables electors - including those without conventional types of identification - to participate.

The List of Authorized Identification can be found at electionsyukon.ca or can be requested by email at info@electionsyukon.ca or by telephone at (867) 667-8683.

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ATLIN Fri Aug 13 & 20 Atlin Community Library Atlin Community LIbrary 2:00 PM Open two days per week, Fridays and Saturdays, covid protocols apply.

Sat Aug 14 Cafe des Voix 7:00 PM Atlin BC Globe Theatre Jazz, blues featuring local musicians. To get your tickets, email exploreatlinsales@gmail.com or call 250651-2297.

Sun Aug 15 & 22 St. Martins Anglican Church Sunday Service St. Martins Anglican Church 10:00 AM Everyone is welcome.

CARCROSS Sundays St. Saviours Church Services 2:00 pm St. Saviour Church 867-668-3129 Sat Aug 14 & 21 Surly Bird Saloon Summer Concert Series 4:00 PM Caribou Hotel Libations, live music and good vibes are all you need to make the summer great!

If you’re lucky enough, maybe Mrs. Gideon will make a ghostly appearance!

DAWSON CITY Sundays St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Wed Aug 11 & 18 Fastball 8:00 PM Minto Park Drop in free event for adults 18+ Wed Aug 11 & 18 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 Aug 11 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.

Aug 12 & 19 AA Beginners Group 6:00 PM Dawson City Hospital In person or Video conference option available Call 867-9935095 or 867-993-3734 for more information Thu Aug 12 Discovery Day Golf Tournament 7:00 PM Dawson City Golf Course Celebrate 125 years of Gold in the hills under the midnight sun. Teams of 4; best ball.

Thu Aug 12 & 19 Women’s Slo-Pitch 7:30 PM Minto Park hosted by the Snatchers, drop in 16+ Join us for this free event.

Thu Aug 12 Authors on Eighth 1:30 PM Jack London Museum The walking tour invites you to experience Dawson City through the eyes of literary greats Jack London, Robert Service, Dick North and Pierre Berton Thu Aug 12 Discovery Day Celebrations Dawson City Various Locations exhibitions, arts & crafts fair, a parade, a golf tournament and much more!

Fri Aug 13 Discovery Days Fastball Tournament Minto Park Teams from all over the North are welcome at the annual Discovery Days Fastball Tournament. Held in both Minto Park & Crocus Bluff Ball Fields Fri Aug 13 - 15 2021 Yukon Riverside Arts Festival Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) Across Dawson and historical sites there will be artist demonstrations, interactive performances, installations, live music and much more.

Fri Aug 13 & 20 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 Aug 14 Commissioner’s Picnic 1:00 PM Commissioner’s Residence Come join the Commissioner for some refreshments, outdoor games and conversation and help celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the

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Sat Aug 14 & 21 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 867-993-3734 for more information Sat Aug 14 & 21 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 Fri Aug 20 Summer Concert Series - Paris Pick 12:00 PM Dawson City Gazebo The concert will also be aired live on 106.9FM – the Spirit of Dawson and online at CFYT.ca Sun Aug 15 & 22 Cricket 4:30 PM Minto Park Sun Aug 22 Yukon African Music Festival Dawson City 6:00 PM Tr’ondëk Hwëchin Community Hall Yukon Africa Music Festival is an event showcasing African traditions and cultures through music, presentations, craft, and dance.

FARO Wed Aug 11 & 18 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 Aug 11 & 18 Open Swim 3:30 PM Faro Swimming Pool Call 994-2375 for more info Wed Aug 11 & 18 Outdoor Walking Group Faro Recreation Centre 6:30PM Wed Aug 11 & 18 Adult Lane & Stroke Workshop 5:00 PM Faro Swimming Pool Fri Aug 13 & 20 Open Swim 3:30 PM Faro Swimming Pool Call 994-2375 for more info Fri Aug 13 & 20 Adult AquaFit 5:30 PM Faro Swimming Pool Call 994-2375 for more info Fri Aug 13 & 20 Adult Soccer Faro Recreation Centre 7:00 PM Fri Aug 13 & 20 Seniors Cards and Walks Faro Recreation Centre 1:00 PM Fri Aug 13 & 20 Open Swim 2:00 PM Faro Swimming Pool Call 994-2375 for more info Fri Aug 13 & 20 Adult Lane & Stroke Workshop 5:00 PM Faro Swimming Pool Fri Aug 13 & 20 Basketball Drop in Faro Recreation Centre 3:00 PM Fri Aug 13 & 20 Faro Open Gym Faro Recreation Centre 4:30 PM Fri Aug 13 & 20 Pickleball Faro Recreation Centre 8:00 AM Tues Aug 17 & 24 Seniors Yoga Faro Recreation Centre 1:30 PM Tues Aug 17 & 24 Parent and tot Faro Recreation Centre 10:00 AM Enjoy a fun hour together with community parents and tots.

Tues Aug 17 & 24 Seniors AquaFit 1:00 PM Faro Swimming Pool Tues Aug 17 & 24 Open Swim 3:30 PM Faro Swimming Pool

HAINES JUNCTION Fri Aug 13 2021 Summer Music Series: Ryan McNally 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 Aug 14 2021 Summer Series: Elijah Bekk Band 6:30 PM Village Bakery and Deli The best Live Yukon music on the patio, rain or shine: bluegrass, rock, jazz, classical, call 634-2867 for reservations.

Mon Aug 16 & 23 St Elias Adult and Seniors Fitness Bill Brewster Arena 12:00 PM Tues Aug 17 & 24 St. Elias Seniors Society Bocce St. Elias Convention Centre 2:00 PM weather permitting; Free Wed Aug 18 Village Council meetings 7:00 PM St. Elias Convention Centre 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 20 2021 Summer Music Series: Peggy & Jack 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 Aug 21 2021 Summer Series: Hendrika (Selina H Trio) 6:30 PM Village Bakery and Deli The best Live Yukon music on the patio, rain or shine: bluegrass, rock, jazz, classical, call 634-2867 for reservations.

MARSH LAKE Thu Aug 12 & 19 Shuffleboard And Games Night 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Jackalope Members & guests.

Thu Aug 12 & 19 Jackalope Open for drinks and snacks 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat Aug 14 & 21 Family playtime and open gym 3:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat Aug 14 & 21 Knitting Circle 11:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Everyone wielding a hook, needle or pin is welcome.

Sun Aug 15 & 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 Aug 17 & 24Yoga 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.

Tues Aug 17 & 24 North of 60 Seniors Coffee and Chat 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

MAYO 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 bringing a family or a 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 Sundays St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Sat Aug 14 & 22 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 18 Summer Market Series 4:30 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Find produce, baking, canned goods, crafts, arts all made/grown by local artisans and farmers. Covid precautions in place.

OLD CROW 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.

TAGISH Wed Aug 11 & 18 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 1-888668-6280 Wed Aug 11 & 18 Coffee And Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Thur Aug 12 & 19 Carpet Bowling 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre

TESLIN 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!

Wed Aug 11 Play In The Park 6:00 PM Teslin Friendship Park Family fun that includes water fights, zorb soccer, and field games Wed Aug 11 & 18 Pickleball 12:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre Fri Aug 13 & 20 Teslin Family Game Night!

6:00 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex Wed Aug 18 Paintball 10:00 AM Teslin

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Fri Aug 20 Family Game Night 6:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

WATSON LAKE Sundays St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 5362932 Wed Aug 11 & 12 Open House - Draft Official Community Plan & Bylaw 4:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Drop by any time.

Wed Aug 11 Public Meeting - Draft Official Community Plan & Bylaw 7:00 PM Watson Lake Community Hall Presentation with refreshments and treats. .

Wed Aug 11 & 18 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 Aug 11 & 18 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 Aug 12 & 19 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 Aug 12 & 19 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/ Thur Aug 12 & 19 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.

Fri Aug 13 - 15 Discovery Day Mixed Slo Pitch Tournament Beer gardens and concession open, call 536-5149 for sign up.

Fri Aug 13 & 20 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/ Fri Aug 13 & 20 Pre-Recorded Live Concert Footage - Music Docs 7:00 PM Northern Lights Centre https://www. northernlightscentre.ca/ Sat Aug 14 Discovery Day Parade Watson Lake 12:00 PM Theme for 2021 is Mardi Gras... let the party start - Prizes to be had!

Sat Aug 14 Discovery Day Family Activities Wye Lake Park 12:30 PM All family activities will start after the parade.

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ACTIVE LISTINGS Wed Aug 11 Bear Awareness Hike - 2nd Edition 2:00 PM Miles Canyon Madison Hurst from WildWise Yukon is joining the trail guide team to lead a bear awareness hike! Learn how to avoid encountering bears during outdoor activities and how to use bear spray. No registration required.

Wed Aug 11 & 18 Mt Sima Bike Park Mt Sima 3:00 & 6:00 PM https://bit.ly/3ia1lCj Wed Aug 11 & 18 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 Aug 11 & 18 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 Aug 11 & 18 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 Aug 11 & 18 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 Aug 12 & 19 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 Aug 12 & 19 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 reshape your body. Register online. https:// bit.ly/3qyt5EN Thur Aug 12 & 19 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 Aug 12 & 19 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 Aug 12 & 19 Coast Mountain Sports Trail Run 6:15 PM Athletics Yukon Come join us and explore the trails around Whitehorse in a fun, safe, noncompetitive 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 Aug 13 & 20 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 Aug 14 & 21 Mt Sima Bike Park Mt Sima 12:00 PM https://bit.ly/3ia1lCj Mon Aug 16 & 23 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 16 & 23 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 16 & 23 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/ Tues Aug 17 & 24 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 17 & 24 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 17 & 24 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 Tue Aug 24 YG Guided Walks - Hospital Ridge 7:00 PM Whitehorse General Hospital A guided walk along the Hospital Ridge trail with the wildlife viewing team.

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Tue Aug 24 Baked one miler walk run 6:00 PM Tàgä Shrō Station Millennium Trail at Spook Creek Finish line at Old Fire Hall on Millennium Trail. (Kitty corner to Baked). Free for Athletic Yukon Members.

Please show up early to sign in. All ages welcome.

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 Aug 11 & 18 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.

Wed Aug 11 & 18 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 Aug 11 & 18 Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 7:30 PM Overeaters Anonymous For more information contact oayukon@gmail.com for more information Wed Aug 11 & 18 Seniors Tai Chi 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Peaceful movement for positive chi www.yukonseniors-and-elders.org

Wed Aug 11 & 18 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 Aug 11 & 18 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 Aug 13 & 20 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 Aug 13 & 20 AA Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Hellaby Hall Looking for support with your relationship with alcohol? Join the AA Whitehorse Group.

Fri Aug 13 & 20 AA Yukon Unity Group 1:30 PM Online For Zoom Room address Contact 334-7693 Fri Aug 13 & 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 Sat Aug 14 & 21 AA Hospital Meeting 1:00 PM Hellaby Hall Join us at Hellaby Hall – 4th & Elliott Street Sat Aug 14 & 21 AA Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM Online For Zoom Room address call 334-7693 Sat Aug 14 & 21 A Hospital Meeting 1:00 PM Hellaby Hall Join us at Hellaby Hall – 4th & Elliott Street Sat Aug 14 & 21 AA Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM Online For Zoom Room address call 334-7693 Sat Aug 14 & 21 A Safe Place - Drop-In 4:00 PM Golden Age Society For lowbarrier individuals of any age who identify as female, peer support, workshops, hot meals to go. call 667-2693 for more info.

Mon Aug 16 & 23 Hatha Yoga Drop-in with Barbara 10:00 AM Golden Age Society contact Barbara 867 335 1996, email bfraingower@gmail.com Mon Aug 16 & 23 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 16 & 23 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 16 & 23 Sally and Sisters Hot Lunch 11:00 AM Whitehorse United Church Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children Mon Aug 16 & 23 Seniors Tai Chi 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Peaceful movement for positive chi www.yukonseniors-and-elders.org Mon Aug 16 & 23 AA New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Hellaby Hall Join us at Hellaby Hall – 4th; Elliott Street Mon Aug 16 & 23 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 16 & 23 Gentle Yoga 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery All levels of yogis welcome.

To register email wallymaltz@mac.com Tue Aug 17 & 24 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 17 & 24 AA Ugly Duckling Group (C/M, NS) 8:00 PM Hellaby Hall New members always welcome, this is a non smoking group.

Tue Aug 17 & 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

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HIGHLIGHTS Klondike Institute of Art and Culture Dawson City, YT

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August 10 NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION 5 - 6pm ………………………..

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Aug 25 & Sept 15 Handbuilding Fairy Houses In Pairs with Lisa Moore Aug 27 Making Texture Rollers with Sheelah Tolton Sept 2 Sketching Prehistoric Animals with Esther Bordet Sept 4 & 5 Raku Pottery Retreat with Guest Instructors Jordan Munro & Four members of North Peace Potters’ Guild

2021 Exhibition Schedule

Nouveaux arrivants et membres de la communauté recherchés pour participer à notre nouveau programme.

August – September Sangmin Lee - How to Fix a Broken Home Programming in conjunction with Yukon Riverside Arts Festival September 23 – October 28 Kimberly Edgar | New Work November 12 – December 16 Ursula Handleigh & Anna Heywood-Jones Gathering | Tethering

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AllStars After School Program:

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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, like so many others, enjoy a good cookie. What’s a good cookie? Well, it depends on your taste buds. I recently made a keto cookie. No sugar. Healthy. My idea of a good cookie. But I really hate it when cookies crumble (don’t you?), which brings me to the somewhatoffensive idiom, that’s the way the cookie crumbles. It’s thought to have originated with a news headline when a Girl Scout from Bend, Oregon, was conned out of her cookies.

Why so irksome? Well, this idiom seemed relatively harmless before the virus that reared its ugly, spiked head and, in so many ways, caused us to feel somewhat powerless, or at least somewhat anxious.

Unknowns can do that. They can be unsettling.

Once I used this idiom to describe what seemed to be (choke) the “new normal.” But now it has this defeatist, almost fatalist ring to it. Saying “that’s the way the cookie crumbles” feels like waving a white flag and I refuse to surrender. I refuse to use descriptions such as new normal, in fact. I hated those words from the first time I heard them and using this “cookie” idiom would seem to cast this misery in stone, which brings us to the second irksome idiom: cast in stone. A phrase apparently heard

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Why is this one so irksome? Because if that’s the way the cookie crumbles then, dear God, it may really be cast in stone, which means we really would have to wave our white flags and proclaim defeat because nothing would be able to change or stop this virus and the misery it has inflicted upon the human race. Our fate would be immortalized, an epitaph for all to see.

Some of us may have breathed a collective sigh of relief as the two mRNA vaccines landed in Can-

ada, even with the unexpected (expected?) slower rollout. There is hope. Hope that life may once again return to “normal,” that we will live and dream and dance and hug again. That life will once again be brimming with possibility.

In a sense, perhaps our normal will be new—a new beginning, a new path forward.

But, to digress, I have developed quite a disdain for both of these idioms. I have dropped them from my conversations, just as one would in the childhood game of Hot Potato, and I will never use them again.

Thank God this is not the way

the cookie crumbles. And it is not cast in stone.

That said, here’s to the old that we miss and the new that we look forward to! ■

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WHAT’S ON FOR YUKON RIVERSIDE ARTS FESTIVAL 2021?

Yukon Riverside Arts Festival will take place this year in Dawson City from August 13-15

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his summer hasn’t come without its slew of cancellations and postponements of various festivals and events around the Yukon, but as cases decrease, things are looking up for Dawson City’s Yukon Riverside Arts Festival, scheduled to take place this August.

From Aug. 13 to 15, the Klondike Institute of Arts and Culture (KIAC) is presenting the 21st annual edition of the Yukon Riverside Arts Festival, and while it will look different than in previous years, the team behind the festival is very excited to

be able to put on an in-person festival and support artists who have struggled throughout the pandemic.

“As we start emerging from a very difficult time for many in the arts sector, we are excited to be able to support and showcase talented Yukoners,” said Lana Welchman, executive director of KIAC in a press release for the festival. “We’re very excited to once again welcome locals and visitors to the Yukon Riverside Arts Festival, in a manner that ensures the safety of our communities.”

To cooperate with local public health guidelines and accommodate physical distancing among festival-goers, the festival has been adapted for this year into a series of exhibits and events in several venues across Dawson City. The decentralized approach will encourage audiences to enjoy the various forms of artwork being displayed and presented

Self portraits at Aloha Tacos at the 2016 Yukon Riverside Arts festival

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Michael MacLean & Elizabeth Xu installation at the ODD Ball dance party at the 2016 Yukon Riverside Arts festival PHOTOS: James Healey (from file)

large groups. The mediums of art presented in the festival will include film screenings, performances and visual installations.

For over two decades, KIAC has invited creators of all kinds of art to take part in the Yukon Riverside Arts Festival, always ending up with a wide array of art styles and mediums included in the events and exhibitions.

This year, a call was put out to artists, creatives and collectives to submit their work to be juried by early July. Those who had their work selected for inclusion in the festival also receive online promotion from KIAC and spots in an online exhibition of all artwork from the festival.

This year’s edition aims to take lessons learned from last year’s trial run of a curated virtual experience and expand on it, bringing back smaller-scale in-person events and exhibitions,

but also relying on online content for those who are not able to attend physically.

KIAC was formed in 1999 after a group of local artists who were passionate about arts education in the north started the Dawson City Arts Society (DCAS) and set about working towards opening an arts centre to facilitate the creation and teaching of all kinds of arts. Since the turn of the century, KIAC has been serving the Yukon’s artistic community, presenting festivals, events, workshops and residencies, as well as launching the Youth Art Enrichment program, an annual art intensive for high school students interested in pursuing the arts.

To learn more about the Yukon Riverside Arts Festival and check out their online content, visit yraf.ca. To keep up with KIAC’s programming, visit the organization’s website at kiac.ca. ■

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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.

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.