What's Up Yukon, February 8th, 2023

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FROM THE ARTS

Heather has been writing for What’s Up Yukon since the early days of the pandemic. She enjoys sharing stories about Yukoners with a passion for what they do, whether it’s making artwork, producing a play or running a business. In her free time, there’s nothing she loves more than hitting the trails with her bike and her human and canine buddies.

THE ALCHEMY OF ALFF

Around 20 years ago, when the Available Light Film Festival (ALFF) was in its infancy, the week-long event included about 20 Canadian and international films that screened at either the Qwanlin Cinema Centre or the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre

Super-keen cinephiles could conceivably take in the entire festival, as screen times never overlapped, and matinees were only on weekends.

Fast forward to 2023 and ALFF has evolved into a two-week, 100-plus film event. There are 45 feature- and mid-length films, over 50 short films, live concerts, a storytelling event co-produced with Nakai Theatre and featuring

Christine Genier, artist talks, and the pitch event. That makes about 80 events, with screenings in the afternoon every day. For the first time ever, organizers are running a multi-screen festival with films showing simultaneously.

“This is a good year for people to look at their calendars and look at the program and maybe take some sick days if they’re working full-time,” festival director Andrew Connors suggested.

“People have to map it out,” he added. “That’s new for us.”

The format means that people won’t be able to go to everything this year; however, the most-popular films will be screened twice. ALFF 2023 will offer “a bigger experience for the audience and a bit of a bigger production lift for us,” Connors said. “But that’s awesome. We’re happy to facilitate that.”

As well, after COVID-19 shut down most live events in 2022, the return to a full-blown festival experience, including both film screenings and the industry conference, is revitalizing ALFF organizers.

“The online stuff was kind of fun, the last couple of years, but it was getting hard to get out of bed,” Connors admitted.

ALFF in-person, on the other hand, has a social energy that no online version provides.

“There’s an alchemy to it that

I love,” Connors said. “You just don’t know, you know? You don’t know who knows each other in the film world, and who’s never met, and who’s going to become fast friends, and who’s going to make a movie together, and who’s going to get financing, and, you know, who’s gonna get written up.”

Something that’s been part of ALFF since the beginning is ALFF Industry, which typically attracts 30–40 Yukoners every year. Although this side of the festival is not as public as the film screenings, it’s a significant part of ALFF that draws industry folks north.

“All the industry delegates, they want to come,” Connors said. “So it’s really great for Yukon filmmakers and media producers, and creators and media artists and even visual artists and musicians, to meet with the industry on their own turf. And so it just creates this great sort of milieu or ecosystem for people to come together and get to know each other, and to get

to know the work they make and what they do and how they live— and, you know, it’s the culture here.

“It’s a way for us to express our collective stories and our culture. There’s a tourism aspect to it, but more importantly it’s about the connection between people and cultures—Indigenous, nonIndigenous, diaspora—from within and outside the Yukon.”

Among the Yukon stories being told at ALFF, this year, is director David Curtis’s The Ballad of Caveman Bill, a “humorous documentary portrait [that] explores one caveman’s resiliency, adaptability and sustainability.” A very special guest is rumoured to be attending the screening.

“It looks like Caveman Bill will be in attendance,” Connors

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said. “It’s his first time leaving Dawson, in about five years, and the longest that he’s ever spent in Whitehorse.”

Other feature films with local talent include Polaris, a “madein-the-Yukon eco-action fantasy” that is having its public premiere at ALFF. Voices Across the Water, Fritz Mueller’s and Teresa Earle’s documentary about canoe builders

Wayne Price and Halin de Repentigny, is also being screened. As well, there are a number of locally produced short films.

The ambitious format of ALFF seems like an astonishing feat after the challenges of COVID-19 in 2022. From the opening film, an animated documentary called Eternal Spring, the 2023 festival promises to bring festival-goers an exceptional cinema experience. And, if you prefer to watch your films at home or if you live in another city, there are selected online viewings available as well.

Connors sounded exhausted, as I spoke with him and he yawned several times, but still he said that the rewards of producing ALFF far outweigh the drawbacks.

“It’s the reason I don’t take a winter holiday and I don’t take a day off for months—because the payoff is, you know, you get all these filmmakers in attendance, and the audiences are there, and there’s just a buzz to it all.

“It’s a festival. It’s awesome.”

To view the ALFF program and to get passes and tickets, visit the festival website: www.yukonfilmsociety.com/alff n

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The Ballad of Caveman Bill, directed by David Curtis Polaris, directed by KC Carthew

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A NORTHERN PREGNANCY

The second trimester

Ihad high expectations coming into the second trimester. I thought it would be like waking up from a bad dream and riding a magical unicorn into being active and motivated … not so much, but still better than the first three months!

MONTH 4

We officially announced our baby to the world, and the freedom and relief was great. I loved being able to talk with other mothers and share the fact that pregnancy really does suck.

The stress of waiting on genetic testing was excruciating.

Did you know they measure the baby’s DNA in my blood? Yes, my “parasite” has, in fact, infected every part of me, and I’m sure this is some biological requirement so we don’t eat our young. But, either way, the Harmony Test is free to those over 35 years in the Yukon and provides a number of diagnostic tests and also tells you the gender of the baby!

We got the call from the midwife, after having to redo the test and, after waiting, were told everything was normal (low risk).

And, it’s a boy! Yes, I’m growing a teeny tiny “penis” inside of me. Super weird! But, not to worry, I have two important tasks as a future mother: to make sure he doesn’t grow up being an entitled white man and that his penis should be used for good, not evil.

At week 13, we had a midwife appointment and my husband Ryan came with me (he goes to every baby appointment). And we got to hear our baby boy’s heartbeat—170 bpm—like a freight train! Ryan said, “Wow, it feels really real now.”

As I entered my fourteenth week of pregnancy, I felt like a new woman. I didn’t feel too

exhausted, then all of a sudden I woke up feeling like a cat being dragged through a drainpipe, and my breasts hurt like never before!

It was not a good day and also a reminder that you can’t take any day for granted or have any future plans for fear of the baby’s development impeding your own physical well-being.

At 15 weeks, my pants were starting to annoy my belly. Although our baby boy was still behind my pubic bone, I’m guessing he was pushing all of my organs up for his own comfort. I started getting anxiety with every little cramp or twinge. At this stage, you can’t feel the baby move or kick. And you don’t get another ultrasound until 20 weeks and your first-trimester symptoms are gone. So, you think, Is it still alive?

I love having a midwife. I called their pager and they said to come in, and we listened to the baby’s heart beat—140 bpm (happy and healthy hanging out in there). It was a great relief to just chat, too, about all of the body changes, mind changes and life changes that feel very overwhelming.

MONTH 5

At week 18 I still can’t feel the baby boy, which can be a rather unsettling experience. You take each day hoping it’s still alive and growing accordingly. I weigh myself every week to make sure I’m on the right weight track and my weight dips, which worries me. (I really should stop looking things up on Google.)

I’m just waiting, impatiently, for our next ultrasound at 19 weeks, to make sure everything is happy and healthy with the baby.

The ultrasound went swim-

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PHOTOS: Kylie Campbell-Clarke

Kylie Campbell-Clarke

Kylie Campbell-Clarke is an Australian-Canadian writer and photographer exploring the Yukon.

Kylie Campbell-Clarke poses for a second-trimester photo

mingly, and our son, Maverick Leo Campbell-Clarke, only slightly

looked like an alien, which is good. The midwife said everything was all OK and that even though I was worried about only putting on six pounds, half-way through, he was measuring perfectly!

Week 20, we decided to head to Vancouver on Air North’s hockey special, to watch the Canucks play. It was my first Canadian hockey game and it was a great game to watch! We have planned our vacation to Mexico in January, and travelling on a hot plane while pregnant was not fun, so I won’t be looking forward to a longer flight south.

Twenty-two weeks and finally I felt the baby! Maverick was swirling and jabbing me. It’s a strange feeling to have going on inside of you. If you have ever seen the movie Alien, it pretty much feels how it looks when the alien is moving around, before it breaks free and attacks from the person’s belly!

MONTH 6

Week 23 and the freezingcold weather made it difficult to keep exercising. However, I finally invested in a Nintendo Switch, with Ringfit (highly recommend it for those who don’t have much time to exercise or who prefer to be alone and in the comfort of their own home). It definitely helped during the cold snap. And once it broke, it made it easier to continue doing outside activities. n

PHOTOS: Kylie Campbell-Clarke

Left to right: Ryan holding Howie, Charlie, Phil and Kylie

SEASONAL RECIPES

SWEET POTATO FRIES with Fancy Mayo

Sweet potato fries are fast and easy and feel vaguely healthy, which checks all the boxes for something you want to eat in the middle of a Yukon winter. Please trust me about the fancy mayo, because while it may seem that cocktail sauce does not belong with mayo, I can assure you that it does.

Serves 4, as a snack.

Ingredients:

❑ 1 large sweet potato, cut into 1/4-inch fries

❑ 2 tsp garlic salt

❑ 1 tsp smoked paprika

❑ 1 tsp brown sugar

❑ 4 Tbsp olive oil

❑ 1/4 cup mayonnaise

❑ Sriracha, to taste

❑ 1 Tbsp cocktail sauce

Instructions:

1. Set the oven at 425℉. Mix together garlic salt, smoked paprika and brown sugar. Toss the cut sweet potatoes in the olive oil, then sprinkle the spice mixture on top. Use your hands to toss the sweet potatoes so that the spice mixture coats all of the fries.

2. Lay the potatoes out on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and flip all of the fries. Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until browned.

3. In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sriracha and cocktail sauce, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve fries along with fancy mayo.

Sweet potato, cut into fries

Seasoned sweet potatoes

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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.

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Sweet potato

Spice mixture

2023 YUKON RENDEZVOUS FESTIVAL

Back To ‘The Roots’

After two years of the pandemic, Rendezvous will be back to form and celebrating its 59th festival.

The Rendezvous kickoff will be held at Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre (KDCC) on Friday, February 10, at 6 p.m., with further events taking place between then and the main Rendezvous Weekend from February 24–26.

“We will have both new and returning ticketed events like the Rendezvous Fiddle Show, featuring Vollrath & Sullivan; and the Rendezvous Roots High Tea. Rendezvous Raffle tickets are on sale now, with the final draw taking place at 3 p.m. on February 25 in the KDCC Longhouse,” said Tamara Fischer (“Time Bomb”), board president of the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Society. In the past two years, smaller versions of the festival were held (because of Covid), but now that’s history: The organizers are excited to continue hosting community events that are free to attend, including KidsFest, the Snow Sculpture Exhibit, Open Snowpad and the Performance Stage, just to name a few.

The Call For The Cup Sourdough Sam contest is back, with shows running February 17–18 and 23–24 at The Local Bar. This year, Sams were chosen after a few evenings of Sam Searchers at Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill. The popular tradition of the Sourdough Sam competition goes back a long way: It began in 1985 and was hosted by none other than Lake Laberge Marj. However, another popular tradition will be missing this year as there will be no Quest for the Crown contest because of the lack of applicants. Organizers encourage everyone who is interested, to apply for Quest for the Crown 2024. They hope to bring back the full contest for the 60th anniversary next year. People who are interested can apply throughout the year.

The Pyro Musical is returning on Saturday, February 25, and will be produced by the award-winning Midnight Sun Fireworks Crew, with the soundtrack being broadcasted on the radio. The fireworks can be seen all over Whitehorse. Rendezvous is also pleased to be

hosting Mr. and Mrs. Yukon, as chosen by the Yukon Order of Pioneers. Don and Penny Sippel of Whitehorse are this year’s Mr. and Mrs. Yukon. They will host a “Meet & Greet” in the Elders’ Lounge at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre on February 25 from 1–3 p.m. Other returning favourites, such as the Axe Throw, the Chainsaw Chuck and the Log Toss, will also take place at Shipyards Park. The popular event of Snow Carving will also take place over the Rendezvous Weekend. Six smaller snow-carving blocks will be available for groups or families to try their hand at snow carv-

ing. Festival organizers will provide tools and an expert, to help people try their best. The Snow Sculpture Exhibit will be another highlight of Rendezvous. At Shipyards Park there will be events at the Performance Stage, such as the Pet Parade and Dog Howling contests. The festival will close off with the Yukon Rendezvous Parade on Sunday, February 26, starting on Main Street.

Let’s grow leg hair and a beard: Rendezvous is excited to bring back the Strength & Style challenge as a live event at The Local Bar on Saturday, February 18, from 7–8 pm. Yukoners are

invited to show off their ink, beards, leg hair, and ‘staches. Yukoners who want to help make the events, games and shows at the Rendezvous Festival possible, are welcome to volunteer: “Rendezvous would not be possible without the support of our community—especially our dedicated volunteers,” Fischer said. Each year, the festival gets around 100–200 volunteers, including the 70-plus characters and board members who are involved for months leading up to the main event. In the month of February, especially during Rendezvous Weekend, volunteers

assist with the Snowpad and Outdoor Events, as well as with Performances and Indoor Events. They also help to provide support for the Festival Grounds, as well as providing Operational Support. “There are many different positions available, including daytime and evening shifts,” Fischer added.

Anyone looking to volunteer this February can sign up now through Volunteer Local at yukonrendezvous.com/volunteer. The schedule for all events is online at yukonrendezvous. com. n

PHOTOS: Courtesy of Yukon Rendezvous

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The Axe Throw

The Log Toss

The Chainsaw Chuck

TALES OF NAHGANNE

INTRODUCING THE SASQUATCH

more Sasquatch-related activities throughout North America.

... they have shared this vast land not only with various animals but also with this unclassified, giant bipedal, hirsute hominoid entity commonly known as Sasquatch.

Through the years, these ambulating creatures have been identified by many names: the most common Yukon terms are probably Bushman, Bocq, Hairy Giant, Forest Giant, Ghanne, Kushtaka, Keecho, Nahganne and Wildman (in addition to the crude and silly expression of Bigfoot).

The term Sasquatch was coined by John Walter Burns (1888–1962) in the late 1920s. At the time, Burns was a school teacher and government Indian agent at the Sts’Ailes Nation (formerly known as the Chehalis First Nation) reserve, a short distance away from Harrison Hot Springs in British Columbia.

He had arrived in the area in 1925, and he soon started writing articles of interesting everyday activities for local and regional newspapers. Many of his stories related to various First Nations Peoples of that area: their daily lives and activities, their hunting practices, their history and that sort of thing.

Often, members of these First Nations would talk about strange hair-covered, humanlike giant creatures they had often come in contact with in the bush, calling them Sasqu’ets, a name originating from the Halkomelem dialect of the Sts’Ailes (a.k.a. Chehalis) First Nations.

Burns had heard of these strange creatures from an old friend, as well, the ethnologist and folklorist Charles Hill-Tout (1858–1944) who had written books about the various First Nations of British Columbia, each of his books presenting

stories and factual details about the old customs of the Pacific and Salish First Nations.

Burns became more interested in these First Nation anecdotes and started using these humanlike giants as the subject of his writings. However, to make his articles more interesting, he switched the original name Sasqu’ets to the English-sounding term, Sasquatch

One of his stories reached Macleans Magazine in April of 1929, under the title of “Introducing B.C.’s Hairy Giants” —a collection of strange tales about British Columbia’s wild men, as told by those who say they have seen them.

Burns’ interest in Sasquatch continued: in January of 1937, a local newspaper called The Chilliwack Progress presented an article entitled “The Sasquatch: A Collection of Extraordinary and Weird Tales About the Hairy Giants of the Chehalis Hinterland.”

In recent years, Sasquatch has become an interesting-if-puzzling subject for many people across North America who have become interested in this phenomenon. The reason for this increased interest is probably because Sasquatch enthusiasts, like me and many others, have been reporting

I have been interested in the Sasquatch phenomenon for over 20 years. During that period of time I have gathered many anecdotes, tales and stories about these giant bipedal entities, as told to me by people of various backgrounds, although most of them were Yukon First Nations. In every instance, I investigated these accounts to ascertain the validity and the accuracy of the reported activities.

It is my intention to present the readers of What’s Up Yukon with various Sasquatch-related activities, experiences, strange encounters and occurrences that Yukoners have shared with me through all these years. These happenings, shared by witnesses, include sightings, some with the subjects actually vanishing in front of the witnesses; unexplained and unidentified vocals of various types, like strange soft vocals, whistles, yells, shrieks, howls or clicking from unseen sources; unusual activities by family dogs while in the bush; sequential tree-knocking and rock-banging occurrences; strong, unidentified and short foul-smell occurrences; the discovery of large humanlike footprints, often part of a foot track; windless treethrashing occurrences heard and observed by witnesses; people being the victims of rocks and debris being thrown at them, often by an unseen source; unidentified bipedal movements in the forest; feelings of not being wanted in some location, with hirsute erections or odd feelings that one must leave a location for an unknown reason; or a combination of various events taking place together, and those sort of occurrences.

You are invited to follow this exciting odyssey of “Tales Of Nahganne” through a series of monthly columns. n

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A photo showing where a Sasquatch was standing on the Carcross Road by the Cowley Lake access when observed by a witness in 2006

PHOTO: Red Grossinger

Column with Red Grossinger

Red Grossinger is a Sasquatch enthusiast, investigator and a published author living in the Yukon.

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Elsie Jordan made the Yukon her home in 2014. She has a passion for storytelling, with a focus on family (mis)adventures featuring a unique Yukon feel to them.

HEARTFELT (mis)ADVENTURES

Valentine’s Day was always fun for me as a kid

Handing out brightly coloured paper hearts, to all of my classmates, and devouring way too many Conversation Heart candies always made for a fun afternoon. While February 14th is better recognized as a celebration of romance, I’ve always felt that this love-infused occasion will always be more fun for the kids.

Having worked in a school for several years, I noted that Valentine’s Day always seemed to bring out a certain kindness in the children I worked with. There really is something special about the act of giving or receiving a message of “I care about you” that brings a smile to your face that is nothing but contagious. So, this year I wanted to help my son celebrate the occasion by doing something nice and baking a festive treat that he could share with his teachers and friends at daycare.

The plan was simple—we would use an easy-to-follow brownie recipe and cookie cutters to make the desserts look like mini hearts. My little guy was thrilled, and he couldn’t wait to strap on his apron and hop up onto the stool next to me to begin our creative and heartfelt endeavour.

The result of this plan was slightly different than intended.

Everything started out smoothly. Little Buddy helped add in the ingredients and I beamed at him as he successfully cracked his first egg into the batter. We chatted away and he proudly stated that his friends would think his brownies were “so yummy,” while I pretended not to notice him sneaking some chocolate chips out of the bag.

“Time to bake, Mommy,” he announced as the pan was placed in the oven. And when the timer went off, he came excitedly running back into the kitchen to see what he’d created.

The brownies themselves turned out wonderfully. So good, in fact, that I went into the next stage with way more confidence than I should have had.

Now, I should tell you that, while I greatly enjoy baking with my son, we do not have that much experience working with cookie cutters. We have tried them out with playdough, but he was always much more interested in telling me what shape they were rather than using them as tools. I should have kept this in mind as I laid them in front of my exuberant toddler and right next to a large sheet of chocolatey goodness.

“Giant cake!” Little Buddy exclaimed—and before I could stop him, he dove both hands into the brownies to help himself to a taste.

Luckily, he was unsuccessful in getting too much of the dessert into his mouth before I was able to stop him and explain that we first needed to use the cookie cutters to make heart shapes out of the brownies. I am also grateful that once I explained this to him, he was thrilled to give it a try.

And try he did.

I didn’t know whether to laugh or sigh as I watched him work. It has become painstakingly clear to me that, while I can demonstrate what to do and offer to provide assistance, my child is way too independent to want my help with anything. And, it’s fine. This was something he wanted to do on his own, and it’s the thought that counts anyway. So, allowing him the chance to do it his own way, I stepped back and looked on as he, way too roughly, slammed the cookie cutters down into the brownies.

Our plan was for the brownies to look like hearts—little hearts that he could give out to his friends.

My son had other ideas and he looked down with pride at his masterpiece of smooshed chocolate crumbles.

With brownie bits in his teeth, he smiled and demanded I look at the treat he had made for his friends. And I couldn’t help but pull him into a giant hug when he picked up a chunk and handed it to me saying, “Treat for Mommy, too.” I realized, in that moment, that while we’d definitely have to come up with something else to bring to daycare, the lesson I had been hoping to get across had made it. He understood.

Valentine’s Day is about doing

something nice for the people you care about. And that looks different for everyone. For some, it is being given flowers; for others, it is hearing the words “Be my Valentine” or “I love you.” For my son, it was getting the chance to make a memory (and a mess) while making brownies with his mom. And for me, it was the hug I received from the love of my life as he got melted chocolate all over my hair.

Making memories (and a mess)

t Baking is a love language and in this case straight from the heart

Taking time to do special things together is q just one way to celebrate Valentine’s Day

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I’ve replenished it regularly, and now I’m told that it doesn’t sell well enough for the Yukon Liquor Corp to keep stocking it.

What? Am I the only one who drinks the stuff? Where have all the Newfoundlanders gone? There used to be lots of them here.

I’m only 77 (and a half) years old, so I wasn’t around for the salt-fish-for-rum trade, two- or three-hundred years ago. But I am old enough to have had Screech when it was a Demerara rum, and then the Jamaican version. The current version does not show a source other than “Caribbean,” but it tastes the same here as it does in Newfoundland. Which is pretty damn good. And it comes in civilized quantities. They used to be known as forty pounders, as I recall.

Here’s the company it keeps in my cabinet: 51 of them if you include one Rhum Agricole and two Cachaças.

There was a time, apparently,

when staff at the store could take a risk and bring in something they thought might sell. Wray & Nephew’s White Overproof rum was one. Bought one, tried it and went back for another and it was gone! A year later, it’s back and I’m glad.

Then there was Ron Perla del Norte, a really nice Cuban rum that I was quick enough to catch before it disappeared. Am I doomed to enjoying stuff that just doesn’t sell?

It happened with my favourite Shiraz, too. Hmmm ...

A word to the wise: If you have a favourite libation, watch out for a little red dot on the price tag beneath. That means that once it’s gone, it’s gone. End of story.

Speaking of stories, there’s one at the liquor store about Fiji rum.

It seems there had been a rumtasting event (to which I had not been invited because I didn’t hear about it, dammit) and that some rare and expensive rums were brought in. Shortly thereafter, two bottles of Fiji appeared on the shelf at a price of over $300 each. Santa did not read my letter that year and these two bottles languished on the shelf for

a month or more, with me lusting after one the entire time.

Then, one day, there was only one!

The story is that someone with a shopping cart full of good spirits went through the checkout and the scanner beeped, but the rum didn’t register on the bill.

Even if it turned out to be free, the fact that there was a $300 bottle in the cart shows a certain level of commitment, don’t you think?

Well, I drooled over the remaining bottle for another month or so and it suddenly came on sale: “only” $160. It didn’t take very long (about 30 seconds, actually) to rationalize my upcoming significant birthday and this fine birthday present.

Not all the disappearances are unwelcome, though. A product (theoretically classed as a rum) labelled “Zaya” was an absolute dead ringer for vanilla extract. Put it in your chocolate cake batter and you wouldn’t notice any difference. It was like buying vanilla extract in bulk, except, as I recall, there was no actual cash saving.

Taken neat, it left a cloying flavour that affected the next

thing you put in your mouth—and anything else for the rest of the day. The only thing you could mix it with was—you guessed it— chocolate cake. We really like chocolate cakes, which is why you won’t see Zaya in my cabinet anymore. We’re back to buying vanilla.

It just occurred to me that, in the days before off-sales, folks needing a drink outside of store hours would buy vanilla extract. Maybe that’s where the idea of Zaya came from. Maybe someone at the board level in the company thought we really liked vanilla extract. Who knows.

And, a week or so ago, I found an orphan—a single bottle of Bayou, purportedly a white rum from Louisiana. It tastes like white table sugar and ethanol. Don’t bother bringing that one back, YLC. I forget where I found Panama Red. Probably not at the Whitehorse Liquor Store. I might have found it in Calgary at YYC, the Calgary International Airport. There’s a liquor store there inside Security. You don’t have to put your booze into your checked baggage; you can put it in your carry-on. But, I digress.

People of a certain age and background will recognize the name. Yup. Marijuana. Pre-legalization, there was a segment (on a cooking show) about marijuana in the kitchen. Apparently, besides smoking it, alcohol liberates the THC. So what was the chef using in her cooking? Panama Red Rum. Another one that tastes strongly of vanilla. Shortly thereafter, a friend gave me a few cannabis seeds from her uncle’s medicinal dope farm.

They produced very pretty plants. But there’s a reason it’s sometimes called “skunk.” By the time I realized that, they had some nice little buds coming. So I nipped off the buds and put ’em in the Panama Red and chucked the plants. I haven’t used any pot that isn’t porcelain (heh heh) or metal, for over 50 years, and I’m just a wee bit cautious about trying this concoction now.

So, on Friday I was finally confronted with an empty spot where Screech usually sat.

“Ah, it’s okay. We kinda knew you’d be in today.” And from the nether regions of the store came … the last two bottles of Screech. Thanks, folks! n

I’ve had Screech in my cabinet for I-don’t-knowhow-many years

The last two bottles of Screech (locally)

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He is a 2-year-old male Siberian Husky mix.

Named after his marsupial-like appearance, Possum is quite the character! Though he’s timid and a bit flinchy at first, the true cuddle baby will show himself once he trusts you. Due to his husky genes and working sled-dog past, Possum has energy to spare and would benefit from plenty of outdoor adventuring like ski-jouring or canicross!

We don’t think he’s had many positive social experiences with other dogs, as he tends to either freeze up around them or go into defense mode. He’s a gentle boy and would do well in a home with kids and possibly another dog with proper introduction. We don’t know how he is with cats.

If you are interested in adopting Possum, please fill out an online application at humanesocietyyukon. ca. If you already have a preapproved application with us within the last year, call 633-6019 to put your application towards him.

Shelter Hours:

Tuesdays - Fridays 12pm-6pm

Saturdays - 10am-6pm

126 Tlingit St, Whitehorse, YT

Y1A 6J2 | Tel: 867 633 6019

AVAILABLE LIGHT FILM FESTIVAL

OPENING WEEKEND AT YUKON ARTS CENTRE

OPENING FILM

ETERNAL SPRING (⻑春) thurs, 7 pm

Jason Loftus 91 MINS

BONES OF CROWS

fri, 5:30 pm

Marie Clements 127 MINS includes alff live: jeremy parkin

MADE-IN-THE-YUKON FILM

VOICES ACROSS THE WATER

sat, 3 pm

Fritz Mueller, 90 MINS

MADE-IN-THE-YUKON FILM

POLARIS sat, 6 pm

KC Carthew, 89 MINS

13 WILD CRAFTS: HANDMADE WATERCOLOUR PALETTE 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

February 14 & 28 NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

- 6:00pm WOODSHOP ORIENTATION 6:30pm - 8:30pm

February 23 REPAIR CAFE 6:00pm - 9:00pm

March 6 DIW - WOODSHOP; CHOOSE YOUR OWN PROJECT 6:00pm - 9:00pm

March 7 METAL SHOP ORIENTATION 6:30pm - 8:30pm Open Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Please see Yukonstruct.com for more info!

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FOSTER FAMILIES NEEDED

As most adoptions happen in the city, YARN relies heavily on foster homes in the city when pups are ready for adoption. We look after all the vet appointments and adoption applications.

YARN cannot continue accepting litters, unless it has foster homes to care for them in the city, while they find their homes. We are in need of some great Fosters Families to help our little fur-babies when they arrive in Whitehorse.

If you are interested and able to help in fostering please get in contact with us via our page @YukonAnimalRescueNetwork or send us a message via Facebook messenger or email: cheryl@YukonAnimalRescue.net

Klondike Institute of Art and Culture Dawson City, YT

ODD

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Centre de la francophonie

January 19

February 2 and 16

March 2, 16 and 30

11:30 a.m to 1 p.m.

$10 - Soup, sandwich and pastry

Beverages not included

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Youth Drop-In Centre

Recreational program for teen-years youth

When: Tuesday to Friday 3pm to 9 pm & Sat 1-9 pm

Ages: 12-18 years old

For more info: See Facebook page for schedule & activities, or email Oliver: obulpitt@bcgyukon.com

AllStars After School Program

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: $315/month allstars@bgcyukon.com for inquiries

Location: Downtown/Takhini Elementary Learning Tree Early Years Centre

An affordable, quality, licensed childcare program

When: Monday to Friday 7:30am-5:15pm

Ages: 18 months - 5 years of age

Cost: Tuition fees as follows:

Toddler: $160/month, Preschool: $150/month Emily Howard at 393-2824 ext 206 or eypd@bgcyukon.com

Location: Riverdale

Do you have a fear of PUBLIC SPEAKING?

Would you like to improve your public speaking skills, build confidence and hone your listening skills?

ü Feel free to attend with no obligation, any Toastmaster (TM) meeting.

ü You can attend 3 meetings as a guest while deciding to join.

ü You can just show up at a meeting before we begin (11:55am).

Actually, great value for the benefit, private public speaking professionals charge hundreds of dollars for courses, TM is much more affordable.

WHEN: Thursdays noon to 1pm (meet at 11:50 to noon at door)

WHERE : Northwestel bldg, Lambert St & 3rd Ave (blue coloured door around back side)

QUESTIONS: herbeeking(at)hotmail.com

PORCUPINE SQUAD

MORNING PROGRAMS 10-11am

Monday: Baby Sign 0-24 months

Tuesday: Power of Painting All Ages

Wednesday: Construction Zone All Ages

Thursday: Reserved for group use Closed to the public

Friday: Hooked on Stories All Ages

AFTERNOONS & SATURDAYS

Family Free Play Drop-In: All Ages Enjoy crafts, play dough, painting, reading and more.

Mon/Tues/Wed & Fri: 9am-12pm,12:30pm-3pm Thurs: 12:30pm-3pm Sat: 10am – 2pm The FLC will be closed Dec 24 – Jan 3.

A weekly, action-focused circle of fire + fellowship for those who identify as male. A safe + brave space for men to share their wins and challenges, dig deeper into what’s really holding you back, have honest conversations, set goals and be accountable.

Call/text Michael at 867-332-4722 or email: mjvernon@gmail.com arkabrotherhood.com

REIMAGINING VALENTINE’S DAY

Yukon ideas for this February 14th

Whether you feel that Valentine’s Day is overrated, highly commercialized or cheesy (or it’s your favourite holiday of the year), maybe we can all agree that life is short and that perhaps we should take whatever opportunities we have to celebrate love, in whatever form it may present itself. Valentine’s Day, while often marketed as a way to honour the romantic love between two people, is really a chance to recognize love in all its shapes and incarnations, whether it’s self-love, friendship, family or our lives with our romantic partners. Here are some northern ideas of how to mark the day:

With yourself

• Take yourself out on a date at this year’s Available Light Film Festival (ALFF), which runs from February 9–19, and be transported into a different world through their lineup of amazing features, short films and other events, many of which can also be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home, through ALFF

online, if you don’t want to make the trek into town. The Yukon is lucky to have been the home of Canada’s largest film festival North of 60, for over 20 years now.

• Make an appointment with a talented local massage therapist. Massage has so many benefits for our physical and emotional wellbeing and is a wonderful way to show yourself some love this Valentine’s Day. Invest in your health and consider making this a part of your self-care routine all year-round. If massage isn’t your thing, you might like to explore acupuncture, naturopathy or a variety of other integrative medicines available here in the Yukon.

• Show some love to our four-legged friends: volunteer at Humane Society Yukon and be reminded of how love doesn’t have to be complicated and that the love of an animal truly is one of the purest things in the world. Go to their website and see how you can sign up, or check out their donation wish list for other ideas on how to support their work. If you’re looking to add a furry companion to your life, adoption adoption instead of buying.

• Bring some art into your life. Sign up for an upcoming workshop at Arts Underground, check out

some theatre at the Yukon Arts Centre (Stéphanie Morin-Robert’s Blindside plays on February 15) or listen to some live music in town. Art is a wonderful way to remind yourself of your uniqueness as an individual and the value of selfexpression in loving who you are.

With your partner

• Go on a fat-bike ride or head to Mount Sima for some winter fun. If skiing is something new to both of you, check out Sima’s private ski and snowboard lessons (learning something together is a great way to invite some “fresh air” into your relationship).

• Hunt down a tasty beverage from Yukon Brewing Company, Solstice Ciderworks, Winterlong Brewing Co. or Two Brewers Whisky, and cuddle up in front of a fire. Love can be as simple as listening to your favourite record together on a cozy Yukon winter night.

• Start seedlings for your garden this year. It might still be a bit early, but if you have grow lights or some big south-facing windows, you should be okay. Dreaming about what you want to plant outside, in a few months, and taking the first steps to make that dream a reality is a lovely way to do something together and be reminded of your love all summer long, as you enjoy the

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fruits of your labour. It’s also a great alternative to traditional store-bought bouquets of flowers.

• For some, gifts are the ultimate sign of adoration from their significant other, but for many, acts of service is their preferred love language. That is to say that actions really can speak louder than words (or a box of chocolates). If you know that your partner feels most loved when you do some sort of thoughtful gesture, such as going out and chopping firewood for your sweetie, without being asked; digging out frozen berries from the freezer and making their favourite jam for breakfast; or taking advantage of Air North’s next sale, and planning a vacation. Acts of service can be large or small: if it’s how your loved one feels your affection the most, doing dishes or letting them sleep in can be just as romantic as giving them a big, extravagant gift.

With family and friends

• Go ice fishing or dig out your snowshoes. It might not feel like it some days but soon enough the snow will be melting and spring will be here. Take advantage of the winter for as long as you can. Pack a thermos of hot

chocolate or a coffee from one of our local roasters, such as Midnight Sun Coffee Roasters, and make a day of it with the ones you love.

• Take a drive to Skagway or Haines, Alaska, or find a place to rent for a “friends weekend.” Sometimes we get so busy in our lives that we forget how important friendships really are. Take some time to reconnect, play and catch up. Go on an outdoor adventure or just have a cozy time inside with board games, good food and an evening of karaoke.

• While you may have heard of Lumel Studios’ “Hot Date,” did you know that they offer group workshops/events, as well? Arranging an afternoon of glass blowing, with a group of friends or extended family, is a perfect way to stay warm and share a good time together while it’s cold and windy outside.

• Make plans to hang out at the Yukon Rendezvous Festival. This year’s Rendezvous runs from February 10–26, with the main events happening from February 24–26. Check out their schedule online and set time aside to go have some Yukon fun with friends and family, especially after the past several months of winter hibernation. n

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COMMUNITY EVENTS WHITEHORSE EVENTS

ART SHOWS

Until Feb 25 Understories by Martha Jane Ritchie Arts Underground Repurposed clothing, relief printing, sewing and a variety of other mediums tell the tales of the magical and everchanging natural world that surrounds our home in the Yukon.

Until Feb 25 Taught by Moms by Sarah Lennie Arts Underground Highlights the bonds that are built through sewing circles; the hidden labour that goes into crafting clothing for specific northern landscapes; and the voices and lives of the women that echo through the finished pieces.

Until Feb 25 Celestial Bodies An exhibition featuring works by Linda Leon and Sandra Storey Yukon Artists at Work Gallery (YAAW).

Until Feb 25 Archival Gold Favourites from the Vault Arts Underground Held in the Hougen Heritage Gallery, open for viewing Tue-Sat noon to 5 pm

Until April 2023 Dis Orientation: New Acquisitions to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection Jim Smith Building There are more than 500 works by 275 artists in the collection.

LIVE MUSIC

Wed Feb 8 & 15 Whitewater Wednesday Night Jam 7:00 PM The Local Bar a open mic kinda show and all you have to do is bring in your instrument, find Jack and/or Peggy and we’ll set you up! No need to be shy.

Wed Feb 8 & 15 VVinyl VVednesdays 7:00

PM Lefty’s Well Every Wednesday a local record junkie will be showcasing their collections for you, and maybe sometimes trade or buy.

Thu Feb 9 & 16 Live Music Thursdays 7:00 PM 98 Hotel

Thu Feb 9 & 16 Well Played - Open Mic 7:00 PM Old fashioned drop in Open Mic - Every Thursday - Hosted by Jon Eastlander! - Show up and write down your name, players will be called up in order.

Thu Feb 9 & 16 Live DJs - Thursday

Throwdown 9:00 PM The Local Bar

Fri Feb 10 Funk Up the North: Featuring Father Funk 9:00 PM The Local Bar Father Funk’s unique, genre bending, party rocking style fusing elements of Funk, Hip Hop and Disco with floor shaking electronic beats, https://bit. ly/3J9oUur

Sat Feb 11 & 18 Music For Breakfast 9:00 AM 98 Hotel the last Saturday of every month. All New Members to The Breakfast Club Welcome.

Music lasts until noon

Sat Feb 11 All-City Band Society Dessert & Dance 7:00 PM Mount McIntyre Recreation

Centre Great tunes with The Big Band and AllCity Jazz Band and not only will you be having fun, you’ll be supporting All-City Band Society, delicious desserts available. Tickets on sale at Whitehorse Motors online. https://bit.ly/3ZOifM9

Sat Feb 11 Linda Ronstadt Revival 8:00 PM

The Local Bar A tribute to Linda Rondstadt with Lucie D, Andrea McColeman, Fawn Fritzen, Dave Haddock, Jordy Walker and Lonnie Powell with your MC Arlin McFarlane!

Sat Feb 11 Leather and Lace Valentine’s Bash

9:30 PM Lefty’s Well Gemini Fire with the Trailer Park Trash Cats for a Special Valentine’s Rock and Roll Smash up! Dress in leather, lace, or both, win door prizes, 50/50 draw with proceeds to Mae Bachur https://bit.ly/3HhTcbO

Sun Feb 12 ALFF Live - Dear Star Trek - A love letter with a Side of Beef 7:00 PM Yukon Theatre In this live story-telling event Christine Genier talks Indigenous Futurism in Science Fiction and the impact and obligations in pop culture media. Tickets online. https://bit.

ly/3HwMKhl

Mon Feb 13 & 20 Live Music Mondays at Whiskey Jacks 7:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub &

ENTER YOUR EVENTS ON-LINE It’s Free. It’s Fast. It’s Easy.

Grill Patrick Jacobson at Whiskey Jack’s every

Monday with a weekly “feature performer” for the last set. https://www.whiskeyjacks.ca/

Tues Feb 14 & 21 Open Mic Night with Patrick Jacobson 7:00 PM Best Western Gold Pan Saloon Performers are encouraged to bring their own instrument and mic. All are welcome. No cover.

GENERAL EVENTS

Wed Feb 8 ALFF Industry - ALFF Industry

Spotlights 9:00 AM Online A full day of online presentations from funders to inform Yukoners of important criteria to access funds to develop and produce their film projects. https://bit.ly/3R8lpq3

Wed Feb 8 Learn from the Dead 6:30 PM Department of Environment Our program veterinarians will demonstrate wildlife necropsy techniques, and explain what can be learned about how an animal lived and died. https://bit.

ly/3kEtE0M

Wed Feb 8 & 15 Anglican Holy Communion

– Whitehorse 12:10 PM Christ the Church

Cathedral The Book of Common Prayer, 2nd

Wednesday of the month

Wed Feb 8 & 15 Spanish Conversation Group

12:00 PM Whitehorse United Church For more info Louise 867-687-7238 or Michele 867-3336081

Wed Feb 8 & 15 Texas Hold’ Em 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For signed in members and guests. Bragging rights!

Thu Feb 9 ALFF Industry - Doc Ignite Market Intelligence 1:30 PM Online From the Hot Docs Industry team: the Doc Ignite session on the latest on “Market Intelligence” – where to find funds and an audience for your project. Register online. https://bit.ly/3j55s7w

Thu Feb 9 40th Anniversary l’Aurore boréale

5:00 PM Centre de la francophonie Special evening to celebrate the 40th anniversary of l’Aurore boréale, en collaboration with La fabrique d’improvisation du Nord. Multipurpose hall of the Centre de la francophonie. Free admission. Information:info@auroreboreale.ca

Thu Feb 9 Beginner Sewing - Upcycled Gym Bag 6:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Learn how to use a sewing machine by upcycling some old clothing into something new! No sewing experience is needed. All supplies will be provided. Register online. https://bit.ly/3kFtp5y

Thu Feb 9 Stories from Around the Kitchen Table 6:00 PM MacBride Museum Three Generations of YFNs Women Talk Indigenous Politics, 1970s to the Future. https://www. dechinta.ca/

Thu Feb 9 Meet the Mushers 6:00 PM Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre Stop by the Grey Mountain Room and meet the mushers who’ll be tackling the 2023 Yukon Quest.Pick up a race poster, get an autograph.

Thu Feb 9 Music Trivia 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Come on out and test your music knowledge! Teams of no more than 6 people.

Thu Feb 9 ALFF - Eternal Spring 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre In March 2002, a state TV signal in China got hacked by members of the banned spiritual group Falun Gong. Writer, director Jason Loftus and producer, Masha Loftus in attendance. In Mandarin and English with English subtitles. Tickets online. https://bit. ly/3jcRPmD

Feb 9 - 19 Available Light Film Festival 5:00 AM Whitehorse Various Locations Featuring short films, artist talks, the ALFF Industry series and ALFF LIVE concerts and run for 2 weeks. All films on ALFF Online will be available for viewers in Yukon and Northwest Territories. Tickets online. https://yukonfilmsociety.com/alff

Thu Feb 9 & 16 Anglican Thursday at the Cathedral 12:10 PM Christ the Church Cathedral Bring a lunch (Book of Alternative Services)

Thu Feb 9 & 16 Public Speaking TrainingToastmasters 12:00 PM Northwestel Building Guests are always welcome. There are many roles to learn at Toastmasters. Practice 2 minute table topics to help you with presentations and speaking in front of people.

Thu Feb 9 & 16 Prayer 7:00 PM Mountainview Church We take some time to connect with one another to praise God and pray for our church, our leadership, our city, and anything else in our hearts..

Fri Feb 10 – Sun Feb 26 2023 Yukon Rendezvous Festival Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Schedule of events online https://bit. ly/3HhbNEL

Fri Feb 10 ALFF Industry - Keynote Address Joy Loewen, National Screen Institute 9:00 AM Old Fire Hall ALFF Industry keynote address spotlights diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives by one Canada’s leading film and media production education and career development institutions for writers, directors and producers. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3WBepmE

Fri Feb 10 ALFF Industry - Panel Discussion: Lifting-Up Indigenous Screen Projects and Producers 10:30 AM Old Fire Hall Across Canada, new funding opportunities are being created to lift Indigenous filmmakers and boost Indigenous storytelling. Tickets online. https://bit. ly/3WMnJUK

Fri Feb 10 ALFF - Navalny 12:00 PM YAC

Yukon Arts Centre Shot as the story unfolded, NAVALNY is an incredible fly-on-the-wall documentary thriller about anti-authoritarian Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3XT317e

Fri Feb 10 ALFF - Ever Deadly 12:00 PM Yukon Theatre Concert footage with stunning sequences filmed on location in Nunavut, seamlessly bridging landscapes, stories and songs. Through the expressions of Tanya Tagaq. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3wA21sA

Fri Feb 10 ALFF Short Works - Here and the Great Elsewhere 2:00 PM Yukon Theatre Free screening featuring short films: Vistas: Ignition, Mould, Vistas: Dancers of the Grass, Thanadoula, Forests, Here and the Great Elsewhere. Tickets online. https://bit. ly/3wANCMw

Fri Feb 10 ALFF - Geographies of Solitude 3:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre An immersion into the rich ecosystem of Sable Island, guided by naturalist and environmentalist Zoe Lucas. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3JsHUEa

Fri Feb 10 ALFF - Bones of Crows 5:30 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre A powerful indictment of the abuse of Indigenous peoples and a stirring story of extraordinary resilience and resistance. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3XMqOWe

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Fri Feb 10 Yukon Rendezvous Festival KickOff 6:30 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Free fun family event, check out all the Rendezvous characters, can-can line, snowshoe shufflers and many performers. https://bit.ly/3HhbNEL

Fri Feb 10 Introduction to Special Effects

Makeup 6:00 PM NorthLight Innovation Join award winning Special Effects Makeup Artist Karlee Morse for a 2-weekend intensive on prosthetic applications and SFX makeup. Register online. https://bit.ly/3HpCj0c

Fri Feb 10 ALFF Short Works 6 - Yukon Light 8:30 PM Yukon Theatre Featuring local films: Snow Bear, Senior Year, Hiking, Ablation, Sorry Folks, Tlingit Samurai, Please Cheese Please Me, Don’t Bring Lulu, Blur. Tickets online. https:// bit.ly/3wxk6HB

Fri Feb 10 ALFF - The Whale 9:15 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3WNdmQv

Fri Feb 10 & 17 TGIF – For Members and Signed in Guests 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Tickets available the week leading up to the TGIF. Advance tickets through the legion, NOT for sale at the door!

Sat Feb 11 North of 60 Agriculture Conference Yukon University Held in room A2204 - Free,.email agriculture@yukon.ca to RSVP

Sat Feb 11 & 18 Yukon Amateur Radio Association Coffee Discussion Group 8:45 AM A&W Restaurant Hams from outside the Yukon and those interested are welcome to join us in this casual event.

Sat Feb 11 ALFF Industry - VR, Games and App case study Lofty Sky Entertainment 9:00 AM Old Fire Hall A rare look into the creation of an award-winning animated documentary Eternal Spring and the online companion pieces to share this fine animated film with the world. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3jaesrW

Sat Feb 11 Yukon Quest 2023 11:00 AM Shipyards Park Come cheer the dogs and mushers on as they start their epic 1,000 Mile International Sled Dog Race. Dress for the weather! https://bit.ly/3WUVwuR

Sat Feb 11 ALFF - Broker 12:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Follows two brokers who sell orphaned infants, circumventing the bureaucracy of legal adoption, to affluent couples who can’t have children of their own. Tickets online. https:// bit.ly/3wEmlZW

Sat Feb 11 & 18 Cribbage - Members and Signed in Guests 2:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Masks are mandatory. Members must have a valid 2021 membership and they may sign in 2 guests MAX.

Sat Feb 11 ALFF Industry Panel Discussion

Submitting to Film Festivals 3:00 PM Old Fire Hall Join us as we hear from a panel of Yukon filmmakers and film festival programmers on key tips and considerations when submitting your creation to film festivals. Tickets online. https:// bit.ly/3kOrVp

Sat Feb 11 ALFF - Voices Across the Water 3:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Film follows

Alaskan Tlingit Wayne Price and Yukon francophone Halin de Repentigny are among the last canoe builders. Filmmakers and guests in attendance for a Q&A following the screening. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3jlAeJ8

Sat Feb 11 ALFF - Polaris 6:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Eco-action fantasy set in the year 2144: think Mad Max on skidoos. Viva Lee plays Sumi, a ten-year-old raised by a polar bear in the frozen dystopian world evading capture by a group of warriors called the Morads. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3kSrvif

Sat Feb 11 Titan Gaming Night 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles Clarity Club board games night! It’s a great way to meet some new people, have some snacks and have a bit of fun. https://bit.ly/3Hqn8DG

Sun Feb 12 & 19 Mountainview Church

Sunday Service 9:30 AM Church In The Building 9:30 AM, 11AM or Church At Home 7 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM Mountainviewwhitehorse.

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Sun Feb 12 & 19 Clothing Room 10:00 AM Whitehorse Church of the Nazarene Free of charge to anyone and everyone

Sun Feb 12 & 19 Whitehorse United Church Worship Service 10:30 AM a caring community of faith, based on a foundation of Biblical teaching and spiritual truth.

Sun Feb 12 & 19 Secondhand Clothing

Bizarre 2:00 PM Whitehorse Seventh-Day Adventist Church Clean clothes needed and donations accepted if in good condition. Please call before dropping clothes off and for more info 633-3463.

Sun Feb 12 & 19 Sunday Gatherings 3:00 PM

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Mon Feb 13 & 20 Euchre - For Members and Signed in Guests 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Euchre a trick-taking card game for four players, two on each team, As a member you can sign in 2 guests MAX

Mon Feb 13 Wild Crafts - Handmade Watercolour Palette 6:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Make your own inks and watercolours from natural materials and get some practice using them! Open to all ages, register online. https://bit.ly/3JlRrNc

Tue Feb 14 ALFF Short Works - Triangle of Darkness 12:00 PM Yukon Theatre Featuring short films: Saturday Night, Nowhere Land, At Dusk, Triangle of Darkness, Walking is Medicine, 55 Socks, Alambic: Solid Ground. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3HAEq15

Tue Feb 14 & 21 Men’s Community Group Mountainview Church 5:30 PM We start with a meal and fellowship, then work through a biblical study, and take time to pray for one another, and for shared requests.

Tue Feb 14 & 21 Weekly Shuffleboard

Tournament 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch

254 For members and signed in guests. A double knockout style competition and games are limited to 6 ends or 15 minutes

Tue Feb 14 & 21 Chess Club 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles Love Chess? Want to learn? Looking for Competition? Join us!

Tue Feb 14 & 21 10 Card Crib 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 https://bit. ly/3oWjB5W

Wed Feb 15 25th Anniversary Territorial Skills Competition Registration Kick Off!

3:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Come in and fill out the registration form, ask us any questions you may have, or just drop by for a snack and to say hi! https://bit.ly/3XzO9dB

Wed Feb 15 Bluegrass/Old Time Jam 7:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 A fun and relaxed jam, medium tempos, bluegrass and related genres (old-time, classic country, etc). Lots of opportunities to take a solo if you want, but not at all required.

Wed Feb 15 Blindside 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts

Centre An eye-opening comedy about resilience, empathy, and self-acceptance. One-eyed cancer survivor Stéphanie Morin-Robert recounts her life as a feisty 7-year-old who wields her glasseye as a weapon. Tickets online. https://bit.

ly/3WWXBqz

Wed Feb 15 thru Sat Feb 18 The Wolves by Sarah Delappe 7:00 PM The Guild Hall This compelling drama play takes an insightful and honest look at the lives of young people. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/40eNeks

Thu Feb 16 ALFF Short Works - Three Things

We Won’t Talk About 12:00 PM Yukon Theatre

Showcasing short films: Pony, III, Three Things

We Won’t Talk About, Scaring Women at Night, Very Present, The Chase, Lay Me by the Shore.

Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3j6ESuH

Thu Feb 16 Workshop - Drawing Now Making

Your Mark 6:00 PM Arts Underground An eight-week course designed to give learners the opportunity to explore and experiment with a variety of drawing tools - coloured pencils and graphite sticks, conte and charcoal, pen and ink, oil and chalk pastels. Register online. https://bit.

ly/3kBePft

Fri Feb 17 & Sat Feb 18 Live Comedy - Dave Merheje 7:00 & 9:30 PM Boiler Room Lounge

Dave Merheje is a Canadian phenom, stars on Hulu’s Rami, has specials on Crave and Netflix. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3jhGYb3

Fri Feb 17 ALFF Short Works - Municipal

Relaxation Module 9:00 PM Yukon Theatre

Featuring short films; I Thought the World of You, Living with Ataxia, Municipal Relaxation Module, Hotel, Red House, Wherever You Are, Wherever I Am, Chasing Birds, Rumination. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3kPR17x

Sat Feb 18 ALFF Short Works - Hidden Histories 2:30 PM Yukon Theatre Featuring short films: Imalijirit, Tiny, Kokum with Love, Tibi. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3Ra6ag8

Sat Feb 18 ALFF - Whetu Marama - Bright

Star 4:30 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre For Māori, the canoe underpins our culture. We once built waka/canoes from giant trees and sailed the vast Pacific by the stars. These arts were lost to us for 600 years - then the stars realigned. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3jhU5Jp

Sun Feb 19 ALFF - Living 11:00 AM YAC Yukon Arts Centre An ordinary man, reduced by years of oppressive office routine to a shadow existence, who at the eleventh hour makes a supreme effort to turn his dull life into something wonderful. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3RdNNqO

Sun Feb 19 ALFF - I Like Movies 7:00 PM Yukon Theatre A cheeky film nerd stands on the threshold of adulthood. Join us as we go back to the wonderful world of the local video store in this charming indie comedy. Tickets online. https://bit. ly/3wAuZs6

KIDS & FAMILIES

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

Mondays Family Drop-In 9:00 AM Polarettes

Gymnastics Gym Open to all ages – Children, youth, and teens must be accompanied by an adult.

Mondays Craft & Activities Drop in Partners for Children 10:00 AM Drop in with optional activity and craft. Guest visitors from local organisations

Mondays Whitehorse Go Club 6:00 PM A&W

Tuesdays Craft & Activities Drop in Partners for Children 10:00 AM Drop in with optional activity and craft. Guest visitors from local organisations

Tuesdays Baby Story Time 10:30 AM

Whitehorse Public Library Rhymes, music, stories, movement, art & outside time. Ages 6 - 24 months & caregiver, Whitehorse Public Library meeting room. Free drop-in..

Tuesdays Toddler Story Time 10:30 AM

Whitehorse Public Library Rhymes, music, stories, movement, art & outside time. Ages 2 - 4 yrs. & caregiver, Whitehorse Public Library meeting room. Free drop-in.

Tuesdays Free Super Smash Bros. 5:00 PM

Titan Gaming Cafe All skill levels welcome! Please bring your own controller, and if you have a Nintendo Switch and/or Gamecube controller adapter please bring them so that we can have multiple setups.

Wednesdays Polarettes Preschool/Family Drop In 11:00 AM Polarettes Gymnastics Club enjoy the gym as a giant indoor play space. A great place to practise skills or just play and explore! Open gym is for members only.

Wednesdays Warhammer Wednesdays - Age of Sigmar 5:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe

Thursdays Head, Heart and Hands Drop in Partners for Children 10:00 AM Join us for songs, stories, rhymes, share and learn practical parenting tips for lifes challenges.

Thursdays Family Drop-In 11:00 AM Polarettes

Gymnastics Club Open to all ages – Children, youth, and teens must be accompanied by an adult.

Thursdays Drop-in Pathfinder Roleplaying Game 3:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Open to ages 11-17 to our free drop-in Pathfinder Roleplaying Game program! No experience necessary, supplies and snacks provided.

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

Fridays Family Drop-In 10:00 AM Polarettes

Gymnastics Club Open to all ages – Children, youth, and teens must be accompanied by an adult.

Fridays Standard Format - Magic: The Gathering 6:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Legal sets = Ixalan, Rivals of Ixalan, Dominaria, Core Set 2019, Guilds of Ravnica, Ravnica Allegiance.

Banned Cards = Rampaging Ferocidon

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

Saturdays Family Drop In 3:00 PM Polarettes

Gymnastics Club enjoy the gym as a giant indoor play space. A great place to practise skills or just play and explore! Open gym is for members only.

Sat Feb 11 Kids Night Out 5:00 PM Polarettes

Gymnastics Club Parents get a night out and kids get FUN, get fed, and wind down with a movie on our big screen. Pre-registration required. www.polarettes.org

Sat Feb 18 Roaring 20’s Dance Party 7:30 PM

The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre Young people ages 12-18 (and YTYP alumni), are invited to join us for a substance-free Roaring (19)20’s Dance Party! Tickets online. https://bit. ly/3WOVTHq

ONLINE EVENTS

Wednesdays 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.

Wednesdays 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.

Fridays 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

Fridays AA Yukon Unity Group 1:30 PM Online For Zoom Room address Contact 334-7693

Saturdays AA Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM Online For Zoom Room address call 3347693.you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https://www.rootedtreemassage. com/book-online

Mondays Yoga Wake up Flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help

Tuesdays Restorative Online Healing Circles 7:30 PM Online Check-in, Q&A, connect and feel the results. No experience necessary. Register online, or call 335-0078 or email alison@alisonzeidler.com for more info.

Tuesdays Mental Health Awareness and Support Online it is essential that people build capacity to support those with mental health concerns. https://bit.ly/3GTz6T5 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZIpdmvrTwpHNUG1Hqq0cV87HVTRByHff5U

Thu Feb 9 Burnout – Tending the Inner Fire 10:00 AM Online Join TIA Yukon and Bonnie MacDonald of the Canadian Mental Health Association – Yukon Division for the next workshop in the Elevate Workshop Series, Burnout: Tending the Inner Fire. https://bit. ly/3ZZtVvk

Thu Feb 9 ALFF Industry - Doc Igniite From Treatment to Screen 9:00 AM Online From the Hot Docs Industry team: the Doc Ignite

session on the latest on “Market Intelligence”

– where to find funds and an audience for your project. Register online. https://bit.ly/407Ou8V

Fri Feb 10 ALFF Industry - One-to-One

Meetings with Funders & Decision Makers

1:00 PM Online Two sessions dedicated to one-to-one meetings with funders and decision-makers, participate online or in person - Tickets online. https://bit.ly/405W5VH

Wed Feb 15 Communication Skills after Separation or Divorce 3:30 PM Online Develop listening, speaking and non-verbal communication skills. Explore alternative ways to respond to conflict. Pre-registration is required for this workshop. To register call 4566721 https://bit.ly/3u8hsqF

Wed Feb 15 Living with Loss 6:30 PM Online

A free online workshop to help you support yourself and others in times of grief.

Thu Feb 16 HOPE4U 1:30 PM ZOOM Yukon Council on Aging’s Learning for Life series presents Brenda Fediuk “HOPE4U -The Reconciliation of Challenges in Everyday Living.” http://learningforlifeyukon.weebly.com/ events.html

Clayton’s CAR CARE Tips

If you sense your car drifts or pulls to one side, you could have a wheel alignment problem. The alignment of your vehicle’s wheels can affect the way it handles. Your car may drive fine, but when you look at your tires, you may notice that they are wearing. Your steering wheel could also feel not centred. Our team of professionals can align your wheels by placing your vehicle on a wheel alignment machine. This machine uses laser guided measurements to allow our mechanic to set and adjust the suspension components back to the factory specifications. You can prevent the impact of wear and tear on your tires, reduce pulling and feel confident in a safer drive.

Quantum-Touch® Energy Healing

Quantum-Touch® Energy Healing can help you release anger and anxiety, reduce pain, and turn fear and depression into hope and love.

Reach a deeper state of peace and balance. Book your private healing session now.

867.335.0078

alison@alisonzeidler.com alisonzeidler.com

COMMUNITY EVENTS ACTIVE AND WELLNESS EVENTS

ACTIVE LISTINGS

Wed Feb 8 Intermediate

Snowshoeing 1:00 PM Ice Lake Join Barb Gauthier as we visit and snowshoe through our favorite trails.

Wed Feb 8 & 15 Zumba 6:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online

Wed Feb 8 & 15 Kids BJJ 4:45 & 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts

Children’s classes are focused on self defense Jiu Jitsu. A typical class starts with a warm up game, stretching, technique/ drilling, and ends with more fun games! For kids 4 - 12 years old.

Wed Feb 8 & 15 Sass Class – Drop in 6:15 PM Velvet Antler Productions Some super sassy dance cardio and across the floor progressions, along with tantalizing floorwork and sexy choreography. https://bit.ly/3QqUMMz

Wed Feb 8 & 15 Spirit Bear

Karate The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM Traditional Okinawan Shorin-ryu Seibukan Karate Do. Adult Class (16 y/o and up) http:// spiritbearkaratekobudo.ca

Wed Feb 8 & 15 Badminton Adult

Drop-in Takhini Elementary 7:30 PM

Open to everyone 18 years old and older and all skill levels

Thu Feb 9 & 16 NO-GI JIU JITSU

Eight Days Martial Arts 7:30 PM

This class is very similar to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, only the students typically practice in shorts and a rash guard t-shirt, rather than a Gi. There is also typically a little more wrestling and leg locks due to the rules in tournaments being less restrictive.

Thu Feb 9 & 16 Total Body HIIT

12:15 PM Habit Health and Wellness

A 30 minute total bodyweight cardio class. Drop In

Thu Feb 9 & 16 Intro to No Bun

Ballet – Drop In 6:00 PM Velvet Antler Productions A low impact, medium/ high energy class. We will strip it all down to the basics while you tighten your core, increase your strength and build on the fundamentals for all VA classes and performances. Register online https:// bit.ly/3CucusG

Thu Feb 9 & 16 Zumba 6:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online

Fri Feb 10 & 17 Women’s Brazilian JIU JITSU Eight Days Martial Arts

6:00 AM 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”

Fri Feb 10 & 17 Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight Days Martial Arts

12:00 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.

Fri Feb 10 & 17 Badminton Adult Drop-in Takhini Elementary 7:30 PM Open to everyone 18 years old and older and all skill levels

Fri Feb 10 & 17 Lunchtime Mat

Class – Drop in 12:00 PM Velvet Antlers Productions This class will take you through a flowing series stretches intended to increase length and mobility, along with some light core conditioning. A great way to transition from work time to YOU time. https://bit.ly/3jPb9pX

STRONG BACK. SOFT FRONT.

Fri Feb 10 Intermediate Snowshoeing 1:00 PM Ice Lake Join Barb Gauthier as we visit and snowshoe through our favorite trails.

Sat Feb 11 K.S.A. Annual Take a Friend Snowmobiling 10:00 AM Cooper Haul Staging Area Celebrate International Take A Friend Snowmobiling Week! Meet at Fish Lake Road

Sun Feb 12 Kick/Grip Waxing for Beginners 11:00 AM Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre You will be learning during this 1h workshop how to prep your skis to ensure the best grip when out skiing. Register online. https://bit.ly/3R6qgrv

Sun Feb 12 Intro to Ice Climbing

1:00 PM Equinox Ice Towers 1:00 PM A friendly space to try ice climbing, provides everything you need to try this exhilarating winter activity. https:// bit.ly/3Dbbt9s

Sun Feb 12 & 19 Kids Muay Thai

4:45 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai teaches combat skills that are good for self-defense along with positive holistic effects like respect, discipline, focus, and confidence. Open to ages 8 - 12.

Mon Feb 13 & 20 BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU Eight Days Martial Arts

7:30 PM 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”

Mon Feb 13 & 20 KIDS MUAY THAI

Eight Days Martial Arts 4:45 PM a dynamic and engaging martial art that can be traced to the middle of the 18th century. The sport is also referred to as the “Art of Eight Limbs” because it utilizes punching, kicking, elbowing and knee strikes. Muay Thai teaches combat skills that are good for self-defense along with positive holistic effects like respect, discipline, focus, and confidence. Open to ages 8 - 12.

Mon Feb 13 & 20 Women’s Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.

Mon Feb 13 & 20 Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight Days Martial Arts

12:00 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.

Tue Feb 14 Kicksledding Together with Elder Active 10:00 AM Whitehorse Improve your endurance and kicksled technique, including efficient and balanced kicking, turning, and safe downhill and braking.

Tue Feb 14 & 21 Kids BJJ 4:45 & 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts

Children’s classes are focused on self defense Jiu Jitsu. A typical class starts with a warm up game, stretching, technique/ drilling, then ends with more fun games! These classes are appropriate for kids 4 - 12 years old..

Maureen Johnstone CPCC, PCC Leadership Coach

Brené Brown

Tue Feb 14 & 21 Brazilian Jiu

Jitsu 6:00, 12:05 & 7:30 PM Eight Days Martial Arts 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 known as “rolling”.

Tue Feb 14 & 21 Salsa and Bachata – Beginner and Intermediate

Classes 7:30 PM Heart of Riverdale Community Centre A fun and personcentered class, including switching partners will be encouraged to promote communication & further learning open to couples or singles. Email salsayukon@gmail.com to register and for info

Sun Feb 19 Glide Waxing for Beginners 11:00 AM Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre During this one hour workshop you will learn how to properly glide wax your skis to ensure the best glide while out skiing. Register online. https://bit. ly/3XWmSln

WELLNESS LISTINGS

Elder and Counselor 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.

Monday, Tuesdays & Thursdays

Sally and Sisters 11:30 AM Whitehorse United Church A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.

Tuesdays & Saturdays Counseling

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 Feb 8 & 15 TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) 8:00 AM 100

Lambert St. Common Room Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight?

Join us! Every Wednesday morning. Call or text 867-334-1725 for more details.

Wed Feb 8 & 15 Community Kitchen

11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Hot nutritious meals to-go, a free, low-barrier, program for women identifying individuals and children. Call 667-2693 for more info.

Wed Feb 8 & 15 Dads Matter Group 5:30 PM NVD Place A group for dads, grandfathers, stepdads, uncles, foster fathers, all male caregivers are welcome. Join us to talk about parenting and meet other male caregivers. For more info contact 3360795 or email ante.tokic@yukon.ca

Wed Feb 8 & 15 Arka Brotherhood

Circle: Porcupine Squad 6:30 PM

Whitehorse For men eager to identify and move past self-limiting beliefs, stretch beyond their comfort zone and embody the best version of himself. To register email or call mjvernon@ gmail.com 332-4722.

Wed Feb 8 & 15 Overeaters

Anonymous Meeting 7:30 PM

Overeaters Anonymous For more information contact oayukon@gmail. com for more information

Wed Feb 8 & 15 Beginner w/

Experience – Level 1 5:30 PM Alpine

Bakery – Upstairs Sun Salutation A+B, foundational standing poses. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@ mac.com

Wed Feb 8 & 15 Move with Life w/ Phillipe – All Levels 7:30 PM Alpine

Bakery – Upstairs A condition practice for movers of all types seeking agility, mobility, stamina and strength. PreRegister by email wallymaltz@mac. com

Thu Feb 9 Nutrition for Real Life –

Thinking Beyond the Calorie Count 12:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace

Join Joline Beauregard with Sunrise Nutrition as she discusses the weightneutral approach to make peace with and fuel your body without guilt. https://bit.ly/3wDE2c0

Wed Feb 8 & 15 No Puffin Group (CM) 8:00 PM Christ Church

Cathedral

Thu Feb 9 & 16 Drop in Morning Practice with Nakai 8:00 AM The Guild Hall gentle and invigorating morning sessions, led by Nakai’s Artistic Director Jacob Zimmer. Drop in, admission by donation.

Thu Feb 9 & 16 Hatha Yoga 12:00 PM Grace Space Find alignment mental and physical during this hour of inspiring hatha yoga,. Register online. https://bit.ly/3kFowWQ

Thu Feb 9 & 16 Mantra and Relaxation 4:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary This class is about developing awareness of your inner Light through the practices of chanting mantra and deepening relaxation

Thu Feb 9 & 16 KDCC Walking with Our Sisters Sewing Group 5:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre.

Thu Feb 9 & 16 Vitality Yoga w/ Nancy 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery –Upstairs Kundalini yoga cleanses and detoxifies the body, neutralizes stress, rewires natural pathways. PreRegister by email wallymaltz@mac. com

Thu Feb 9 & 16 Family & Friends

Support Group 7:00 PM Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)

A drop-in support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Call 668-6429 or email programs@yukon.cmha.ca for more info.

Thu Feb 9 & 16 Breathe + Stretch w/Carrie 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery –Upstairs A slow paced class to stretch the body. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com

Thu Feb 9 & 16 AA Polar GroupO/M 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral

Join our support group in person or for our zoom room address email aapolargroup@gmail.com

Thu Feb 9 & 16 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 Feb 10 & 17 Morning Yoga

Stretch 9:00 AM 7th Ray Studio Easing into the day with gentling warming up and stretching. All levels are welcome Register online.

Fri Feb 10 & 17 AA Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Looking for support with your relationship with alcohol? Join the AA Whitehorse Group..

Fri Feb 10 & 17 Men’s Support Group for Indigenous men 18 and over CYFN Council Of Yukon First Nations Family Preservation Services is hosting a Snaring & Trapping Workshop as part of its ongoing Support Group for Yukon First Nations and Indigenous men. Register now as space is limited!

Fri Feb 10 & 17 Slow Flow Resto

– All Levels 5:30 PM Stretch, flow + restore – a great way to end the week for a better weekend. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com

Sat Feb 11 & 18 AA Hospital

Meeting 7:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral

Sat Feb 11 & 18 Yoga with Amber 7:15 PM Habit Health and Wellness book online or email habitcommunity@gmail.com for more info

Sat Feb 11 & 18 Kundalini Wake-Up with Nancy Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 9:00 AM Start the day with classic Kundalini yoga sets and meditations that stimulate the mind, activate the body and magnetize your energy. To register email wallymaltz@mac.com http://www.yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/ Schedule.html

Sun Feb 12 & 19 Vitality Yoga w/ Nancy 9:00 AM Alpine Bakery –Upstairs Kundalini yoga cleanses and detoxifies the body, neutralizes stress, rewires natural pathways. PreRegister by email wallymaltz@mac. com

Sun Feb 12 & 19 Restorative Yoga

– All Levels 10:30 AM Alpine Bakery

– Upstairs Restorative poses are long holds over supportive props relaxing variations of backbends. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com

Sun Feb 12 & 19 Self-Love Sunday

– Drop In 11:00 AM Velvet Antlers Productions This class is taught with an easy breezy feel, with a focus on poise and confidence.

Sun Feb 12 & 19 Candlelight YIN with Caitlyn MacMaster 6:45 PM Habit Health & Wellness Yin yoga is a calming practice, using long holds as an opportunity to journey inward, let thoughts settle, and build selfawareness.

Mon Feb 13 & 20 Live And Online

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

Mon Feb 13 & 20 Smart Recovery

Addictions Support 6:45 PM Sarah Steele Building.

Mon Feb 13 & 20 Absolute

Beginners – Intro 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery - Upstairs Introduction to yoga with Erica. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com

Mon Feb 13 CRUSH 2023! (or… what can a men’s circle do for me?) 7:00 PM Inclusion Yukon Meet the men involved and learn more about the two ARKA Brotherhood men’s circles changing lives in Whitehorse. http://www. arkabrotherhood.com

Mon Feb 13 & 20 Hips, Hams Core

– All Levels 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery

- Upstairs Fairly vigorous classes with emphasis on breath and slower is stronger. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com

Mon Feb 13 & 20 AA New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral

Mon Feb 13 & 20 Arka Brotherhood Circle: Grizzly Squad 7:00 PM Whitehorse For men eager to identify and move past self-limiting beliefs, stretch beyond their comfort zone and embody the best version of himself. Register by email or phone bcdrisco@gmail.com/867-332-0465.

Tue Feb 14 & 21 Drop in Morning Practice with Nakai 8:00 AM The Guild Hall gentle and invigorating morning sessions, led by Nakai’s Artistic Director Jacob Zimmer. Drop in, admission by donation.

Tue Feb 14 & 21 Sewing Circle

1:00 PM Champagne and Aishihik

First Nations CAFN Sewing Circle is every Tuesday. A gathering space available to work on your projects. Refreshments and snacks will be served.

Tue Feb 14 & 21 Men’s Community Group 5:30 PM Mountainview Church We start with a meal and fellowship, then work through a biblical study, and take time to pray for one another, and for shared requests.

Tue Feb 14 & 21 Intermediate –Level 2 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery

– Upstairs Explore alignment and form in a wide range of familiar + new poses. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com

Tue Feb 14 & 21 Yoga by Amber 7:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A yoga class that is for all levels and abilities, register online.

Tue Feb 14 & 21 Better Backs Hips, Hams 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery

– Upstairs Critical alignment therapy and therapeutic work for healing. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@ mac.com

Tue Feb 14 & 21 AA UglyDuckling Group (C/M, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral New members always welcome, this is a non smoking group.

Help Shape Yukon’s Future

Get on Board!

Consider serving on one of the following boards and committees:

■ Physiotherapists Advisory Committee

■ LPN Advisory Committee

■ Licensed Practical Nurses Discipline Panel

■ Registered Psychiatric Nurses Advisory Committee

■ Midwifery Advisory Committee

■ Pharmacy Advisory Committee

■ Yukon Medical Council

Deadline: Ongoing

Contact: boards.plra@yukon.ca

■ Building Standards Board

Deadline: Until flled

Contact: Hector.Lang@yukon.ca

■ Employment Standards Board

Deadline: Until flled

Contact: Eva.Wieckowski@yukon.ca

■ Assessment Appeal Board

Deadline: March 31, 2023

Contact: Kathryne.Janz@yukon.ca

■ Yukon Land Use Planning Council

Deadline: February 14, 2023

Contact: Krysti.Horton@yukon.ca

■ Teslin Renewable Resources Council

■ Mayo District Renewable Resources Council

■ North Yukon Renewable Resources Council

Deadline: Until flled

Contact: kelly.gruber@yukon.ca

■ Selkirk Renewable Resources Council

Deadline: March 15, 2023

Contact: Kelly.Gruber@yukon.ca

■ Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust Board of Trustees Judicial Council

Deadline: until flled

Contact: Carla.Braun@yukon.ca

■ Law Society of Yukon – Complaint Dismissal Review Committee

■ Law Society of Yukon – Discipline Committee

Deadline: March 31, 2023

Contact: Carla.Braun@yukon.ca

■ Yukon University Board of Governors

Deadline: February 17, 2023

Contact: Yukon University Secretariat at 867-456-8583

■ Whitehorse Public Library

Deadline: Until Filled

Contact: Melissa.YuSchott@yukon.ca

■ Yukon Recreational Advisory Board

Deadline: February 28, 2023

Contact: Marie Cairns (867) 667-5608

■ Yukon Tourism Advisory Board

Deadline: February 23, 2023

Contact: Dianne.Williams@yukon.ca

■ Yukon Arts Advisory Council

Deadline: February 23, 2023

Contact: Suki.Wellman@yukon.ca

For application forms and more information visit yukon.ca/en/find-board-committee or call toll-free 1-800-661-0408

Application packages can be emailed to boards.committees@yukon.ca

Continuing Studies

Northern Institute of Social Justice

WINTER TRAINING COURSES AND SHORT, FREE WEBINARS

Aging Well in Uncertain Times

Feb 21-Mar 28, Tues 1:00 pm -3:00 pm

CODE: JUST CE109 $75 + GST

CRN: 90116

Instructors:

Larry Gray and Susan Manning

Delivered:

Remotely via Zoom

Registra on deadline: Feb 17

Coping During Crisis

Mar 1, Wed  9:00 am - 10:00 am

CODE: JUST CE103 FREE

CRN: 90046

Instructors:

Liza Manolis & Brenda Jenner

Delivered:

Remotely via Zoom

Registra on deadline: Feb 22

FASD Informed Support

Mar 8-9 Wed-Thur 9:00 am - 4:00 pm & 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

CODE: FASD 010 $50+GST

CRN: 90270

Instructor:

Wenda Bradley

Delivered in-person:

Yukon Univers

Ayamdigut Campus

A2402

Registra on deadline: Mar 1

Mo va onal Interviewing

Mar 31 Fri 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

CODE: JUST CE118 $279 + GST

CRN: 90080

Early Bird Registra on deadline:

Feb 24 $249 + GST

Instructors:

CTRI - Sarah Clou er

Delivered in-person:

Yukon Univers

Ayamdigut Campus

Rm C1530

Registra on deadline: Mar 17

Naviga ng Di cult

Client Rela onships

Apr 5, Wed 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

CODE: JUST CE120  $279 + GST

CRN: 90048

Early Bird Registra on deadline:

Mar 1 $249 + GST

Instructors:

CTRI – Natashaa Cha erton

Delivered:

Remotely via Zoom

Registra on deadline: Mar 22

Talking Tough (Topics) –The Skill and Prac ce of Naviga ng Di cult Conversa ons

Apr 6, Thur 10 am - 11:30 am

CODE: JUST CE112 FREE

CRN: 90049

Instructors:

Megan Grudeski & Erin Legault

Delivered:

Remotely via Zoom

Registra on deadline: Mar 30

REGISTRATION OPTIONS:

• Contact Registrations & Records at 867-668-8710 EXT 2 and quote the CRN; • Register by emailing registrations@yukonu.ca

WITHDRAWAL POLICY:

Please

Mental Health First Aid Canada for Northern Peoples

Apr 11-13 Tue-Thur 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

CODE: JUST 034 $245 + GST

CRN: 90050

Instructors:

Joanne Green & Laura Anderson

Delivered in-person:

Yukon Univers

Ayamdigut Campus

Rm C1530

Registra on deadline: Apr 3

Sit in My Puddle – the art of Empathy and Holding Space

Apr 18, Tue 10:00 am - 11:30 am

CODE: JUST CE111 FREE

CRN: 90051

Instructors:

Megan Grudeski & Erin Legault

Delivered:

Remotely via Zoom

Registra on deadline: Apr 11

Yukon First Na ons 101

June 14, Wed 8:30am - 4:00pm

CODE: YFN 001 $325 + GST

CRN: 90034

Instructors:

Yukon U’s First Na ons In a ves Dept.

Delivered in-person:

Yukon Univers

Ayamdigut Campus

Rm C1530

Registra on deadline: Jun 7

note that if you wish to withdraw from your non-academic course, we require a no ce of seven business days prior to your course start date in order for you to receive a full refund. This adheres to our cancella on policy for all withdrawal of non-academic courses.

How The Birds Got Their Colours

At first all the birds were white, And Eagle was their Chief.

All the birds had a meeting. They decided to paint each other.

The birds found all kinds of colourful paints and used feathers for paintbrushes.

Hawk painted eagle with pitch, Eagle painted Hawk with ashes.

Raven painted Ptarmigan with snow, Ptarmigan painted Raven with charcoal.

Whiskeyjack painted Woodpecker with blueberries, Woodpecker painted Whiskeyjack with currants.

Sparrow painted Chickadee with ocre, Chickadee painted Sparrow with salmonberries.

Owl painted the Loon with clay, Loon painted the Owl with mud.

Grouse painted Goose with soot, Goose painted Grouse with silt.

The Seagull had beautiful white feathers, so the swan decided not to paint each other.

All the birds painted each other very fancy, They were all so happy and started singing.

When I was a kid this Elder gave me a Gwich’in name, ”CHIH AHAA”. Translated it means ”walking ahead”. Allan Benjamin, CHIH AHAA

Allan Benjamin is a poet, a cartoonist, a fiddle player and a snowshoe racer from Old Crow, Yukon. Allan is a Vuntut Gwich’in artist who provides cartoons and poems to What’s Up Yukon. He introduces us to two sets of characters who represent Allan’s family and traditional Gwich’in life growing up in Old Crow.

COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMUNITY EVENTS

ATLIN

Fridays Atlin Community Library Atlin Community LIbrary 2:00 PM Open two days per week, Fridays and Saturdays, covid protocols apply.

Sundays St. Martins Anglican Church Sunday Service 10:00 AM St. Martins Anglican Church 10:00 AM Everyone is welcome.

Tuesdays Craft Dinner 5:00 PM Atlin Mountain Inn Craft and eat with good company, special meal discounts for crafters. Finish an old craft or start something new!

Tuesdays 5 Mile Group (OM) 7:30 PM Tutan Hit building Next to Centre for Culture Call 1-250651-7900 Ext. 315

Sat Feb 11 Ladies Bonspiel & Potluck 5:00 PM Altin Recreation Centre Call Christ 250-6510069 for more info.

Yukon Communities:

Wednesdays Yukon Unity (OM) 3:00 PM Online

Yukon Health Centers, Live Video Meeting Beaver Creek, Carcross, Carmacks, Dawson City, Destruction Bay, Faro, Haines Junction, Mayo, Old Crow, Pelly Crossing, Ross River, Teslin, Watson Lake.

CARCROSS

First Sunday of Every Month St. Saviour’s Church Services 2:00 pm St. Saviour Church 867-668-3129

Mondays Light Walkers Group (OM) 5:00 PM Fire Hall meeting room 1137 Austin St.

CARMACKS

Wednesdays Toddler Time & Indoor Soccer/ Learn to Play 10:00 AM Carmacks Recreation

Centre

Wednesdays Teen Movie Night 7:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Thursdays Carmacks Open Gym 5:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Thursdays Family Movie Night 7:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Fridays CTJS Floor Hockey 5:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre Kids & Youth Floor Hockey (5-7PM) and Adult Floor Hockey (7-9PM)

Department has a variety of Driver, Fairway, and Putter Discs to use. https://bit.ly/3QIuxAs

Saturdays Drop In Pickleball 3:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Saturdays Laser Tag Battles 6:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 6-11 6PM, Ages 12-18 7:30 PM Sundays Toddler Time 1:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre

Mondays Drop-in Basketball 5:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 5-12 (5-7PM) and Ages 13 to adult (7-9PM)

Tuesdays Drop-in Basketball & Soccer 5:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 5-12 (57PM) and Ages 13 to adult (7-9PM)

Tuesdays Laser Tag Battles 6:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 6-11 6PM, Ages 12-18 7:30 PM

Fri Feb 10 – Sun Feb 12 John Chabot Youth Hockey Camp Carmacks Recreation Centre Sat Feb 11 Grand Opening: Carmacks Rex Complex 12:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre A day of festivities, prizes, food and fun for the whole family.

DAWSON CITY

Mondays Handbuilding Pottery Drop-in 6:309pm Self-guided group studio time for those who have some knowledge and experience with pottery. Newcomers are welcome, though little instruction is provided. KIAC Classroom, back door.

Tue - Thur St Paul’s Anglican Church Evening Prayer 4:00 PM St Paul’s Anglican Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live) Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 4pm Yukon Time for Evening Prayer.

Tue - Thu Saint Mary’s Weekday Mass 5:00 PM Saint Mary’s Catholic Church Join Father Emanuel for weekday mass Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Wed Feb 8 & 15 Queer Yukon – Drop-In 11:00 AM Queer Yukon – Dawson City Wednesday drop-in offer Direct Aid and Harm Reduction services.

Wed Feb 8 & 15 Preschooler Gymnastics with Terrie Turai 4:00 PM Robert Service School Introduce your 3 and 4-year-olds to tumbling and rolling!

Thu Feb 9 & 16 55+ Free Fit 2:00 PM The Fitness Centre All you need is comfy exercise clothes and indoor only shoes! There will be a trainer on site to help with any fitness questions!

Thu Feb 9 & 16 Hatha Yoga with Blackbird 5:45 PM Minto Park Register online.

Thu Feb 9 & 16 Youth Muay Thai Classes 5:00 PM Robert Service School Register online or contact the Rec Office at: 993-7400 ext 299, or recreation@cityofdawson.ca

Thu Feb 9 & 16 Multi-Sport Drop In 6:00 PM Robert Service School Free program, all children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Thu Feb 9 & 16 Drop In Volleyball 7:30 PM Robert Service School

Fri Feb 10 & 17 Queer Yukon – Drop-In 11:00 AM Queer Yukon – Dawson City Open Community Engagement hours.

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Fri Feb 10 & 17 Cards & Conversation 12:30 PM Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 Dawson City Free! Drop-In! No registration necessary. Proof of double vaccination required for anyone ages 12+. For more info email recreation@ cityofdawson.ca or call 993-7400 ext 299.

Fri Feb 10 & 17 Adult Rec & Roll 5:00 PM Robert Service School Gym Free indoor roller skating for ages 18+ Helmet required.

Fri Feb 10 & 17 Rock climbing 6:00 PM Robert Service School All Ages, all skill levels, every Friday until March 10 – free.

Sat Feb 11 & 18 Under 5 Gym Drop-In 10:00 AM Robert Service School

Sat Feb 11 & 18 Drop-In Walking Group 12:00 PM Robert Service School Open to all ages, children under 10 to be accompanied by an adult, Parents with strollers are welcome. Set distance goals to achieve or just come for exercise and socialization.

Sat Feb 11 & 18 All Ages Amateur Parkour 12:00 PM Robert Service School Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Call 9937400 ext 299 for more info.

Sun Feb 12 & 19 AA North Star Group Dawson City 7:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion In person or Videoconference option available Call 867993-5095 or 867-993-3734 for more information

Sun Feb 12 & 19 Under 5 Gym Drop-In 10:00 AM Robert Service School

Sun Feb 12 & 19 Yin Yoga 8:00 PM Art & Margaret Fry Rec Centre For a deep stretch and relaxation before bedtime Email recreation@ cityofdawson.ca

Mon Feb 13 & 20 55+ Stretch & Strong Fitness

Class 2:00 PM Art & Margaret Fry Rec Centre A 6-week strength class for Dawsonites Call 9937400 ext 299

Mon

Feb 13 & 20 Badminton & Pickleball 6:00 PM Robert Service School Open to all ages (children under 10 must be supervised).

Mon Feb 13 & 20 Adult Drop-In Basketball 7:30 PM Robert Service School Gym – Free Call 9937400 ext 299 for more info

Mon Feb 13 & 20 Young Peoples Talking Circle 7:00 PM Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre

Tue Feb 14 & 21 Romp & Run 10:30 AM YOOP Hall Email Jen.Suttis@cdcyukon.ca for more info.

Tue Feb 14 & 21 Preschool Learn to Skate 10:45 AM Art & Margaret Fry Rec Centre Half Hour program for stay at home preschoolers ages 3+. Email recreation@cityofdawson.ca

Tue Feb 14 & 21 Hatha Yoga 5:30 PM Art & Margaret Fry Rec Centre Improve your posture flexibility and strength. Email recreation@ cityofdawson.ca

Tue Feb 14 & 21 English Conversation Club 7:00 PM YukonU A weekly English Conversation Club for immigrants in Dawson City.

Tue Feb 14 & 21 Magic The Gathering 7:00 PM Minto Park Concession Building FREE Event.

Format is commander – Bring your own cards / decks

Sat Feb 18 Coffee House & Open Mic Night 6:00 PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Bring the entire family to these community-inspired events to enjoy an evening of entertainment as friends and family take to the stage and share their incredible talents, or strike the courage to perform your talent in this quiet and encouraging space.

FARO

Wednesdays & Friday’s Seniors Games & Walks 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Walk or play cards, engage in healthy living.

Wednesdays and Fridays Seniors Yoga 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Wednesdays Public Skate 3:30 PM Faro

Recreation Centre

Wednesdays and Fridays Basketball (Open Court) 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Shoot some hoops, practice your skills on the open court. Call 994-2375 or email recreation@ faroyukon.ca for more info.

Thursdays & Fridays Youth Group 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Fridays Volleyball 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Fridays Kids Floor Hockey 6+ 7:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Fridays Public Skate 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Fridays Junior Shooting 7:00 Faro Recreation Centre

Saturdays Public Skate 2:00 PM Faro

Recreation Centre

Saturdays Open Gym 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Unstructured activity time where the gymnasium is available to students, families, and/or community members to play pick-up sports. Call 994-2375 or email recreation@ faroyukon.ca for more info.

Saturdays Pickleball 1:00 PM Faro Recreation

Centre

Tuesdays & Thursdays Parent & Tot 10:00 AM

Faro Recreation Centre

Tuesday & Thursdays Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM

Faro Recreation Centre

Tuesdays & Thursdays Kids Club 3:30 PM Faro

Recreation Centre – Must be pre-registered, for more info call 994-2375

Tuesdays Archery 6:00 PM Faro Recreation

Centre

Tuesdays Adult Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Faro

Recreation Centre

Thu Feb 9 Special Budget Meeting of Council 7:00 PM Town of Faro

Sat Feb 18 Carpet Bowling Tournament 12:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

HAINES JUNCTION

Wednesdays Adult Volleyball 16+ 7:00 PM St. Elias Community School Meet in the school gym

Wednesdays 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]

Wednesdays Boxing Classes Bill Brewster Arena 5:30 PM Reach your fitness goals by joining this boxing program! Participants must complete out a waiver provided. Call 634-2012 or email dgraham@cafn.ca for more info.

https://bit.ly/3mGYALy

Thursdays Step It Up with Shelby 5:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Cardio Aerobic Step Class is a classic cardiovascular workout, using a 4 or 6 inch step platform.

Fridays HJL Story Time 10:00AM Haines Junction Library Registration is required but the program is still run as a drop in. There is no commitment to come each week. https://bit. ly/3KmBdBC.l

Saturdays Step It Up with Shelby 7:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Cardio Aerobic Step Class is a classic cardiovascular workout, using a 4 or 6 inch step platform.

Mondays Public Skate Bill Brewster Arena 9:00 AM & 2:00 PM

Mondays Step It Up with Shelby 7:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Cardio Aerobic Step Class is a classic cardiovascular workout, using a 4 or 6 inch step platform.

Mondays Smart Recovery Meetings 8:00 PM Munku Hall Everyone welcome, call 334-5688 for more info.

Tuesdays Girls Club 6:00 PM St. Elias

School Held in the art room, open to Girls and identifying as Girls from Grade 8 to 12.

MARSH LAKE

Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays Jackalope Open for drinks and snacks 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

Thursdays North of 60 Seniors Coffee and Chat 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

Thursdays Shuffleboard Marsh Lake Community Centre 6:00 PM

Saturdays Knitting Circle 11:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Everyone wielding a hook, needle or pin is welcome.

Saturdays Pickleball Outside Marsh Lake Community Centre 12:30 PM

Saturdays Family Playtime and Open Gym 3:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

MAYO

Mon thru Fri Morning Video Workout 6:15 AM

Mayo Recreation Centre

Mon, Wed & Fri Teen Workout 12:00 PM J.V Clark School

Weekdays Lunchtime Lengths 12:00 PM Mayo

Recreation Centre

Weekdays Mayo Mornings Parent and Tot Time 10:00 AM Mayo Recreation Centre

Mondays Art/Entrepreneur Club 3:30 J.V Clark

School Held in the Lunchroom

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

Mondays Yoga 5:15 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre

Tuesdays & Thursdays Tabata Training 5:00 PM Mayo Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Youth Archery 3:30 PM MMayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Disc Golf 7:00 PM Mayo Recreation Centre And Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Curling 7:00 PM Mayo Recreation Centre And Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Drop-in Art Night 7:00 PM Mayo

Curling Lounge If you can bring a photo that you would like to work from that would be great. No experience necessary.

Wednesdays Pottery Class 3:30 PM J.V Clark School

Wednesdays Volleyball 7:30 PM J.V Clark School Held in gym

Thursdays Elementary Soccer 3:30 PM J.V Clark School

Thursdays Teen/Adult Floor Hockey 7:30 PM J.V Clark School

Sundays St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746

Sundays Communion Service St. Mary with St. Mark Anglican Church 11:00 AM where village members come together to worship and offer service to their community and the world.

Fri Feb 10 Ihdzi’ Ihle Ts’e Pop Up Sale 2:00 PM Held at the old cafe on front street.

Sat Feb 11 Ihdzi’ Ihle Ts’e Pop Up Sale 11:00 AM Held at the old cafe on front street.

Mon Feb 20 Drop-In Adult Pottery 7:00 PM JV Clark School Held in the art room. call 993-3592 for more info.

MOUNT LORNE

Thursdays Parents and Tots Playtime Group

1:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre

Thursdays Community Drop-In 1:30 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre Play games, craft, chat walk, snacks, coffee & tea provided.

Fridays Drop-In Adult Hockey Lorne Mountain Community Centre 7:00 PM For members or non-members (for a small fee)

Mondays Drop-In Yoga Mount Lorne Community Centre 7:00 PM By donation all levels welcome

Sat Feb 18 Blended Standard First Aid Course – LMCA 9:00 AM Mount Lorne Community Cenre To register email lmcarecreation@gmail.com

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.

Wednesdays Adult Card Game Night 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Wednesdays Stroller Walks 10:00 AM Kih Tsal

Mondays Men’s Night At The Rec Centre 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Tuesdays Kids Gym 3:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Tuesdays Adult Sewing 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Tuesdays Youth Gym 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

SKAGWAY

Wednesdays Women’s Morning Worship 7:00 AM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway All are welcome. Part of the Alaska Presbytery and the PC U.S.A.

Wednesdays Windy Valley Babies 10:30 AM

Skagway Public Library Stories, Songs, and Fun with Ms. Anna! Designed for ages 0-3.

Fridays Skagway Teen Night 6:30 PM Skagway Public Library

Sundays Sunday School 4:00 PM First

Presbyterian Church of Skagway

Sundays Sunday Worship 10:00 AM First

Presbyterian Church of Skagway

TAGISH

Wednesdays Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community LIbrary Tagish Library is an active and bright addition to our community. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon

Wednesdays Yukon Learn at Tagish Library

1:00 PM Tagish Community LIbrary Targeted literacy programming by Yukon Learn at the Tagish Library. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon.

Wednesdays Intro to Yoga 4:15 PM Tagish Community Centre

Wednesdays Beginner and Intermediate Yoga

5:45 PM Tagish Community Centre

Wednesdays Coffee And Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre

Wednesdays Tagish Country Line Dancing 5:30 PM Tagish Community Centre For members and non members, beginners at 5:30 PM and Intermediate at 6:30 PM Email recreation@tagishyukon.org

Thursdays Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community LIbrary Tagish Library is an active and bright addition to our community. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon

Thursdays Carpet Bowling 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre

Thursdays Tagish Local Advisory Council Meeting Tagish Community Centre 7:00 PM .

Saturdays Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community LIbrary Tagish Library is an active and bright addition to our community. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon

Mondays Tagish Butt Kickers Tagish Community Centre 11:00 AM Everyone Welcome, Biking, Hiking, Skiing Snowshoeing, Kicksledding, Ping Pong, Pickleball, Dog Walking & Morer

Sat Feb 11 Tagish by the Torchlights

Valentine Dinner 600 PM Tagish Recreation Centre Skating rink and walking trail lit with torchlights, cheese fondue dinner and dance to follow. Email recreation@tagishyukon.org

TESLIN

Wednesdays Pickleball 12:00 & 7:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Thursdays Group Fitness 5:30 PM Teslin

Recreation Centre

Thursdays Youth Club 7:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Fridays Young Explorers 3:15 PM Teslin Recreation Centre For those who like outdoor adventure.

Fridays Public Skate 5:00 PM Teslin Lake

Recreation Complex

Fridays Badminton 6:30 PM Teslin Lake

Recreation Complex

Fridays Basketball Drop-in 7:00 PM Teslin

Lake Recreation Complex

Saturdays Parent & Tots 12:00 PM Teslin

Recreation Centre

Saturdays Volleyball 7:00 PM Teslin

Recreation Centre

SundaysAdult Futsol 7:00 PM Teslin School

Mondays The Teslin Tigers Cross Country

Ski Club 3:15 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Must sign up at rex plex limited spots available.

Mondays Badminton 6:30 PM Teslin

Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Art & S.T.E.M Afternoon 3:15 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Youth Futsol Ages 8-14 5:30 PM Teslin School

Tuesdays 3D Archery 5:30 PM Teslin

Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Group Fitness 5:30 PM Teslin

Recreation Centre

Sat Feb 11 Parent & Tot – Clothing, Toy & Book Swap 12:00 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex Swap clothes (0-3T) toys, and books – all items will be in gently used condition. Call Anum 226-224-1796 for details

Sat Feb 18 & Sun Feb 19 Teslin Lakespiel Teslin Lake Recreation Complex Family friendly event, curling on the lake, lots of games, soup contest, food vendors, prizes for the best tailgate setup! To register or for more info call 390-2530 or email teslinrec@teslin.ca

Sat Feb 18 & Sun Feb 19 Tailgate Party! Teslin Lake Recreation Complex Family friendly event, curling on the lake, lots of games, soup contest, food vendors, prizes for the best tailgate setup!

WATSON LAKE

Daily Public Skate Watson Lake Recreation Centre 8:30-5:30 PM, Wednesdays 7:30 –9:30 PM and Saturday 10:00 – 6:00 PM

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

Wednesdays Drop-In Ninja Tumbling 5:30 PM Watson Lake Secondary School All ages welcome. Adults are welcome too, come to do some stretching or try some handstands etc.

Fridays Friday Night Lanes 7:00 PM Call 335-7979 to register

Saturdays Baptiste Power Yoga 7:00 PM Fees apply. A muscle-shaping and mindsculpting workout, work at your own level and ability, set to electronic music.

Sundays Sunday Nite Volleyball 11:00 AM Watson Lake Secondary School

Mondays Learn to Skate Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sign up at the Rec Centre

Tuesdays Pickleball & Badminton Watson Lake Secondary School 7:00 PM

MINE UPDATE

Eagle Gold Mine Medallions

On September 17, 2019, Victoria Gold’s Eagle Gold Mine celebrated its first gold pour and now, on February 1, the Company launched the sale of one-ounce 99.99% gold and one-ounce 99.99% silver medallions to commemorate the journey of the mine from discovery through to production.

“The Eagle Gold Mine is leading the Yukon’s New Gold Rush,” says Victoria Gold President and CEO John McConnell. “The Company is very excited to o er our newly-minted gold and silver medallions to those who would like to own their piece of the largest gold mine in our territory’s history.”

The gold and silver medallions became available for purchase online commencing February 1 at vgcx.com.

The one-ounce gold medallions are presented in a commemorative package, which features photos of the Eagle Gold Mine and celebrates Victoria Gold’s valued relationship with the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun (FNNND); within whose traditional territory the mine is located.

The First Nation is also featured on the gold medallion highlighting Victoria Gold’s commitment to balancing responsible development and the mine’s opportunities with FNNND’s traditional, cultural and environmental values.

“We hope that Yukoners are as proud of the opportunities and benefits the Eagle Gold Mine provides to the territory as we are and enjoys how these medallions represent both our rich past and our promising future,” adds McConnell.

Limited stock of the gold and silver medallions is available. For more information and to purchase, please visit vgcx.com.

On February 1, Victoria Gold launched its commemorative one-ounce gold and one-ounce silver medallions to celebrate the Eagle Gold Mine and leading the Yukon’s New Gold Rush. For more information and to purchase a medallion, please visit vgcx.com.