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Spring may be a season known for false starts, but in the Yukon, there’s one way to know it has begun, with the Rivers to Ridges’ annual Crocus in Focus Contest. The youthfocused photo contest encourages Yukoners to get outside and find the signs that winter is ending, while taking in the nature and landscapes that the territory has to offer. This year, the seventh annual Crocus in Focus Contest runs from April 15 until May 15.

“The excitement around this contest, at least for myself, is the idea of getting outside, connecting and making memories,” said Kelly Scott, Rivers to Ridges program manager. “Especially with the light coming back, it’s really an exciting time to invite children and youth to get outside and just slow down and observe, just notice the signs of spring and the changes in the seasons.”

There are three categories for winners this year: First Crocus, Best Photo and Most Creative Photo. To enter, all you have to do is take a youngster on a hike to find a crocus in bloom, snap a photo with the youngster and the flowers, join the Facebook event and post your photo or send it via email to info@riverstoridges.org and, finally, enjoy other families’ photos. The winners are chosen by Rivers to Ridge’s staff, all of whom are excited every year to see the signs of spring that Yukon families find out in the wild. The crocus is the first flower to bloom in the springtime, making it a perfect one to look out for as the snow starts to melt. The contest also encourages families to

connect through a fun outdoor activity, and no photography experience is required to enter.

“This is a contest that has been created through our organization, Rivers to Ridges,” said Scott. “Our organization supports children and youth in fostering respect for the land and developing a deeper sense of the three pillars that we base all of our work on, which are empathy, awareness and community.”

Scott and the rest of the team at Rivers to Ridges believe that getting outdoors for education purposes has a lot of positive developmental benefits for young people, and it is important to share the appreciation for the traditional territory in the Yukon.

“That’s kind of the reason that this contest came about,” said Scott. “I know I personally get super excited when I see my

first crocus, the first time in the season. It just feels like a really beautiful ritual to go out and get out exploring and look at the season in a new way.”

In her time running the Crocus in Focus Contest, Scott has seen people noticing little things they can take in and appreciate in nature that they wouldn’t have noticed if they hadn’t slowed down to look for a blooming flower. “You’re using so many different parts of your brain when you’re outside,” she added. “And when you’re slowing down to observe in that way, whether it’s scientific connections that you’re not even aware of or just letting your mind go to different places, [you’re] seeing how all these different spaces in our worlds connect.” To learn more about Rivers to Ridges, visit riverstoridges.org ▪

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

Freelance with Manus Hopkins

The winner for best photo from 2022: Evelyn Stewart and sibling, from Haines Junction

PHOTO: Courtesy of Rivers to Ridges

column with Larry Leigh

STEP OUTSIDE

Larry Leigh is an avid angler, hunter and all-round outdoors person who prefers to cook what he harvests himself. He is a past president of the Canadian Wildlife Federation and a retired hunter-education coordinator for the Government of Yukon.

time and that is reusable (depending on the primary use), let’s wrap something in foil and cook it. Many heat sources work, but, most commonly, cooking in foil happens on the barbeque, over a campfire or in a regular oven. A cast-iron frying pan, over moderate heat, works fine also (a lid also helps but is not essential).

barbecue or campfire offers different cooking temperatures

MINIMIZE CLEANUP: COOK IN FOIL

Aluminum foil, commonly called tinfoil, is a great way to cook many dishes and leaves you with no dirty pots and pans to add to a cleanup.

Tinfoil comes in a variety of strengths, thicknesses and durability, and being aware of that fact will help you to purchase the foil you need. They all promise strength and durability, but like a

lot of “Buy me! Buy me!” promises, many aren’t telling the truth and you’ll realize that with the first potato you try to wrap. Potatoes do not have pointed ends, so they should be really easy to wrap in foil. Sadly, the cheaper foils can let you down and tear, requiring that you carefully add more foil to prevent burning the spud.

I do believe that picking the

more-expensive foil will help prevent any weakness problems. I have also found that commercial rolls (longer and wider) are often tougher than the ones produced for kitchen use. Being wider, in many cases, means that the width can be used for coverage, which reduces waste.

OK, so now that we have foil that won’t let us down at dinner-

Some successful suggestions include carrots cut into half-inch slices, some olive oil and cinnamon, potatoes that are quartered or sliced (not through), with or without thin onion wedges on each slice, with oyster sauce and pepper (oyster sauce is salty all on its own.) Cabbage lends itself to a variety of tinfoil recipes that include olive oil, steak spice, parmesan or other grated cheese. Just cut out a big chunk of the cabbage head, add the ingredients and wrap in foil. Acorn squash, broccoli, eggplant, zucchini, peppers, onions (red or white), sweet potatoes and celery will all work well. Your choice of spices will be determined by the flavour of the produce.

A barbecue or campfire offers different cooking temperatures and it’s up to you to figure that out. Generally speaking, a campfire is hotter near the center, and a barbecue is generally fairly uniform (except at the edges), but on a barbecue, there is often another cooking shelf above the high-heat grate.

Experimenting is always part of the challenge, but these suggestions should provide you with a more-than-acceptable product. ▪

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KLONDIKE SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION with James Connor

The Klondike Snowmobile Association is a volunteer, non-profit organization formed in 1981 to represent snowmobilers in the Yukon Territory of Canada. Our mission is to “protect, develop and enhance the sport and recreation of snowmobiling and snowmobiling-related activities in the Yukon.”

IT’S THE END OF THE TRAIL

Another great season comes to an end for the KSA

Spring has arrived in the Yukon, and with that comes the last days of snowmobiling season. And what a good season it was!

The 2022/23 snowmobiling season got off to a slow start, with limited snowfall early in the season; however, the snow did eventually come—and fun was had by many snowmobilers, young and old. It was great to see so many Yukoners and visitors, alike, enjoying everything that a wonderful Yukon winter has to offer.

With winter coming to an end, we’d like to remind anyone getting out for a last go at snowmobiling to please ride safely. Snow conditions change fast in this weather and can quickly alternate between hard, slippery snow and soft, heavy snow. Ice gets thin, as our waterways begin to wake up and, up in the mountains, avalanches are most definitely a concern. Go with people who know, and be safe out there!

When you park your sleds for the season, it’s a good idea to properly prepare them for summer. Riding gear should be brought inside, unpacked, cleaned, inspected and either properly stored or repur-

posed for summer activities.

Snowmobiles are best stored in a safe out-of-the-way place with some kind of cover to keep the weather and the sun off. Your paint will look better and your seat will thank you later. Keeping the tracks off the ground and out of the mud will also help. Adding some fuel stabilizer to your gas tank, and carefully following the instructions for it, can make for a much easier start next season, and any extra fuel jugs you have are probably best used in something else and replenished with fresh gas, come fall. If your snowmobile could use any parts or servicing, now is a great time to order what you need. That way it will arrive well before riding season, and you can do your maintenance over the summer and not waste any sledding time (or freeze your fingers!).

As snow machines get parked for the season, we must say it was also great to see so many people supporting the volunteers that maintain the Yukon’s multi-use trail networks and who worked to protect and promote snowmobiling opportunities in the Yukon this season.

This year, Klondike Snowmobile

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You can expect friendly and welcoming care in an environment that relaxes even the most anxious patients. We all love what we do, and look forward to welcoming you and your family to our practice.

Association volunteers spent hundreds of hours grooming and maintaining multi-use trails for you, and they were supported by a record number of members. We truly appreciate the continued support from the well over 1,100 individual members and 30-plus corporate sponsors. Without you, our volunteers could never do what we do.

Looking to the future, our volunteers are already getting excited for the next snowmobiling season. Our new groomers should be ready for action once the snow returns (a HUGE Thank You! to Yukon Honda and the Community Development Fund for the help on that one), and we are also planning to host more group snowmobile rides. We’d like to hear from you with some ideas for where and when to go on group snowmobile rides next season, so please do contact us with your ideas. In the meantime, we are also planning some much-needed summer trail work, and extra volunteers are always needed. More information on all of this will be posted on our website at ksa.yk.ca, which will continue to be updated year-round.

Thank you, everyone, for another great winter! ▪

Taking a new Yukoner for a first snowmobile ride

PHOTO: James Connor

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THE BOOKLIST: THERE IS MUCH TO SAVOUR IN THIS MEMOIR

ences that took her to Wisconsin, Washington State and Colorado.

Then came her first trip into Canada, to see the Calgary Stampede, and then on to Whitehorse, after which she found her way to Lake Bennett, where she managed to work without proper credentials, for the summer of 1974, which meant she had to leave quickly before the authorities caught up to her when her job ended.

The next summer she was back, as a tourist, and soon on a trip down the Yukon River to Dawson. It’s there that she met Zeke and

ments at the back of the book.

As luck would have it, Taylor and Zeke found work in the mines at Keno City, where their second son was born and where they almost made family life work for a time. There were ups and downs, but they seemed to be trying, most of the time. By 1981, however, they separated.

The later loss of Taylor’s dog, Logan (she had to shoot to put him out of his misery), seemed more cataclysmic than the failure of her marriage.

By 1982, she and her boys

board plant, which ate up the next 16 years.

Not all was smooth sailing for the family, after that. Her parents died. One of the boys had lifestyle issues that got him into legal trouble. Taylor earned an Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering, and gained grandchildren. Her adventures with them have been the highlights of her life, including a trip to the dinosaur museum in Drumheller, Alberta.

In 2018, Taylor retired. By then, she had begun what seemed to be a long-term, stable relationship with Jerry, of whom, she said, “makes my life easier, more secure … You name it, and he’ll always give it his best shot … I can’t imagine my life without him anymore.”

Oakley Taylor finished this book when she hit 66, and in the time

This book tests my understanding of the word calamity, which is usually defined as “a state of deep distress or misery.” In the course of our correspondence, I asked her why that (particular) subtitle, and she replied.

“You know, I look back on my life and I have definitely been through some very rough, tough times. When I use the ‘Saga of Calamity’ it is only as tongue in cheek, a reference to some of the thoughtless choices I’ve made (and lived through). My mother always said I took the ‘hard way’ and I think, now, in reflection, she was right. I can only say that I am glad for my time in the Yukon—it’s always a great story to tell. Some of my friends are pretty amazed, but in Yukon terms, it’s all part of the life I chose.”

Her original name was Debby, and that’s how people addressed her through the first 280 pages of the book. On the next page, she said that her name change was a homage to Barry Oakley, the bass player in the Allman Brothers Band.

Taylor has been a big music fan all her life and has carted her collection with her wherever she has

gone. I sympathize.

For all her moving around, she is settled now in Bend, Oregon, where she has been since 1985.

This self-published book is her way of sorting through the steps that brought her to this place and this frame of mind, which doesn’t really sound like such a calamity.

As she writes in her introduction:

“I decide that no matter what happens from this point on, I’m ahead of the game. Every day is something to appreciate. I do my best to make that time count for something worthwhile, to contribute and accomplish.”

Her early memories are of Okinawa (1961–65), where her father was in the Air Force. On his retirement, they relocated to Long Island, New York, where he worked for Grumman Aircraft, and by 1969 she had hit puberty and, in just a couple of years, had embarked on relationships that she described as “a string of trainwrecks.”

In 1973, she began travelling, first by herself and then with a girlfriend. On one of her early hitchhiking treks to a concert in Denver, she and her girlfriend scored a ride with the legendary Chicago (the band) guitarist Terry Kath. Eventually, she began a series of shortterm residencies and work experi-

Her long-time pet dog went everywhere with her Oakley and her partner, Jerry

came up with her plan to qualify for Canadian status by getting married. They relocated to Whitehorse and she took a number of jobs there, including a stint at the Whitehorse Star in 1977. (This happened to be the year I began writing for the paper from Beaver Creek, but we never met. At that point she was close to delivering her first son, and Zeke was proving himself to be not much of a partner.)

This might be seen as a sourgrapes assessment in a memoir, but I’ve had it confirmed by someone who knew them both at the time. In spite of that, she spoke of him fondly in the acknowledge-

headed south to Montana, the first of several stops before Oregon, but this was where, at 27, she discarded “Debby” for Oakley, restarted her formal education in a trade school and learned that “turning wrenches” was her thing. This led to a certificate in automotive technology.

Two years later, the family was in Washington State and Taylor began a nine-month course as a farrier. The final stop was Bend, in 1984.

The next four years saw her working a number of jobs and having some short-term relationships, also buying a house and finding a more-permanent job at a particle-

since she first reached out to me about it, just before Christmas, she has been recovering from a broken femur, which had her wheelchair bound for a while. I can sympathize. I had some bruised ribs and muscles for about two months from an icy fall in mid December. We’ve exchanged a number of emails since then, and except for some anxiety over my publication schedule for this review, she’s been cheerful and upbeat.

Somehow, in the end, in spite of some hard times and some long journeys, her story doesn’t sound like it meets the definition of calamity, but it’s an interesting one. ▪

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THE VENERABLE PORK BELLY

My Method

I didn’t have time to brine, so I dried the pork belly in the fridge for a couple of hours, coated the whole thing in olive oil and doused with salt and pepper, then followed Ng’s cooking instructions exactly.

2.5 lb pork belly

2 tsp olive oil

Salt and pepper

1 cup chicken stock

Preheat oven to 425˚F. Coat belly in olive oil and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Cook for 30 minutes, reduce temperature to 325˚F, add one cup of chicken stock to the pan and cook until the internal temperature is 160˚F, about 90 minutes.

Cool cooked belly on a rack, wrap well and refrigerate. Cut slices, as needed, for your recipe and use within 3 to 4 days.

Note: Save the rendered fat from the cooked pork belly and freeze for use in stirfries and other pork dishes.

Ilove cooked fresh pork belly, the exquisite combination of crispy skin, luscious fat and tender meat that chefs in the Yukon do so well. I’m thinking of Troy King’s “Bucket of Belly” at Night Market restaurant in Whitehorse: crispy bits of belly on a stack of deep-fried pork rinds, served in a tin bucket lined with brown paper. So good.

Chef Brian Ng has a new special hitting the Wayfarer Oyster House menu now: crispy pork belly, Manila clams, soft tofu, bacon dashi, peas, daikon and wild leek. Whaat!!! And Shelby Jordan and her team concocted a special of pork belly Pot au Feu, a couple of weeks ago: rolled Lastraw Ranch

Pork Belly with fresh sage and garlic, slow cooked with Sun North Ventures carrots, Kokopellie Brussel sprouts and potatoes. Another reason to go to Dawson.

These are just some of the delicious things you can do with pork belly. But until recently I never tried cooking pork belly myself. There were a couple of obstacles: first, fresh pork belly has not been easy to find in the Yukon, except

when cured, smoked and sold as bacon. Sometimes the smaller butcher shops had it in stock, if you were there at the right moment, but rarely did it appear in the supermarket cooler.

Second, I was intimidated. Online recipes seemed to complicate the issue, calling for hours of brining and slow cooking, followed by a day of chilling in the fridge before a final crisp up in a frying pan. What if I made a mistake, with my rarely available, carefully procured pork belly? The stakes were high. For years, I was content to let the restaurants cook for me.

But things have changed. There is a new meat producer near Whitehorse who has kept the shelves of Wykes’ Your Independent Grocer in Whitehorse stocked, with local, humanely raised and antibiotic- and steroid-free pork belly, for the last few months.

The Yukon Meat Company is owned by Cody Hurlburt and Bridget Kenny, second-generation Yukon farmers who supplied meat to Yukon Born and Raised Meat company until it closed a

few months ago. “We decided to keep running the farm because we loved being farmers,” said Bridget recently, and they now supply several local restaurants and sell a range of products at Wykes’ and other retailers. About their pork, chef Brian Ng said simply, “It’s delicious.”

After a couple of pork-belly experiments, I consulted Ng and he kindly walked me through a basic recipe. I deviated a bit at the prep stage because I’m a cook and I can’t help changing a recipe, but I followed his cooking instructions exactly and—success! Crispy skin, luscious fat, and tender meat; the basic material with which to build a great pork-belly dish.

Brian Ng’s Method for Crispy Pork Belly

“A few tips ’n tricks if you want to get a good crackling on your pork belly.”—Brian Ng

1) Brine your belly! I like to do anywhere between a 5–10% salt solution depending on the size of the belly. No sugar in this brine because I am gonna toast the belly for a bit and don’t want it to take on too much colour from the get-

go! Alternatively, you can do a dry brine of just salt. Preferably overnight. Take it out of the brine or pat it dry afterwards.

2) Take the skin/crackling even further by dousing the skin with a ton of distilled white vinegar, to dry the heck out of the skin overnight in the fridge. Uncovered.

3) If you want to take it even further, then you can take a cake tester or anything wire-y thin to poke a bunch of holes into the skin, to prevent it from puffing up too much, allowing for good fat rendering.

4) I generally like to start off with a hot oven and do a hard roast @ 425˚F for around 30 minutes. Drop it to around 325˚F and roast for another 90–120 minutes until tender. A little stock or water in the roasting tray helps, at this point, to help contribute a bit of humidity.

Ng said, “Those are only a few tricks. Tons of other ways out there to achieve crispy skin, but those are the ones I use the most often.”

Simple Hoisin Pork Belly to Accompany Stir-fry or Ramen

Ingredients

8 slices cooked pork belly

4 Tbsp hoisin sauce

2 tsp rice vinegar

1 tsp sesame oil

1 spring onion, sliced

1 Tbsp sesame seeds

Method

Place pork-belly slices in a cold cast-iron frying pan. Set over medium heat. Once slices start to sizzle, cook for 2 minutes and flip. Cook second sides until crispy, about 2 minutes.

Whisk hoisin, vinegar and sesame oil together.

Once pork belly is crisp, pour off all but a tablespoon of fat. Pour sauce over top and turn slices of belly in the sauce, a few times, to coat.

Remove from heat. Garnish with spring onion and sesame seeds and serve.

Makes 4 servings, along with stirfried vegetables and noodles, or 4 bowls of ramen. ▪

Miche Genest is a Whitehorse-based chef and writer. She is also somewhat of a gardener. Miche has also written two books: The Boreal Feast: A Culinary Journey Through The North and The Boreal Gourmet: Adventures In Northern Cooking.

Pork Belly

PHOTO: Miche Genest

CHICKEN AND GREEN BEAN RICE VERMICELLI

With Lemongrass and Ginger

Lemongrass and ginger are the all-stars to this fast dinner. If you are a person who meal preps, the chicken and green bean portion of this dish will keep in the fridge for a few days. Just cook the noodles and toss them together for an easy weeknight dinner you don’t have to think too much about.

SERVES 4.

Ingredients

4 stalks of lemongrass, cut into chunks

1-inch piece of ginger, sliced

4 garlic cloves

Drizzle of canola oil

500g ground chicken

1 cup sliced green beans

2 Tbsp brown sugar

2 Tbsp fish sauce

1 package rice vermicelli, cooked according to directions

Salt and pepper, to taste

Chopped cilantro and scallions, to garnish

Instructions

Combine lemongrass, ginger and garlic with 1/2 cup of water and pulse in a food processor. Heat a large drizzle of oil in a skillet over mediumhigh heat. When simmering, add the ground chicken and cook until crumbled and beginning to brown in spots. Add lemongrass mixture and bring to a simmer.

Cook noodles according to package directions.When chicken is fully cooked through, add the green beans, brown sugar and fish sauce, then mix to combine. Toss with cooked noodles and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Divide between 4 bowls and top each one with a generous amount of chopped cilantro and scallions.

PHOTOS: Sydney Keddy

Sydney Keddy

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

Lemongrass and ginger

Prepare the aromatics

Seasoned chicken and green beans

Prepare your noodles

Toss with noodles

Chicken and Green Bean Rice Vermicelli With Lemongrass and Ginger

IS IT A DUMP OR A RESOURCE CENTRE?

Last fall, I moved into a new place that didn’t have a good set-up for storing wood. I like to have some chopped wood close to the door, for easy access, while most of the wood is stored at a sensible distance away from the cabin. FireSmart both ways.

I have always been interested in understanding how nature works and have wanted to play a part in protecting the environment for future generations, so I studied environmental science.

As I believe in reincarnation, this might be less selfless than it sounds.

I used to demonstrate against people who harmed the environment or helpless animals, but something always felt off about that. The more I understand the law of attraction, the more I realize that what I resist persists. By giving attention to what I don’t want, energy flows to the unwanted. By giving attention to what I want more of, solutions come into being.

As Einstein said, “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” We cannot approach a solution with a mindset or consciousness that created the problem in the first place. We have to shift from not enough, to enough.

I wonder if I would have seen about 20 beer cans on the side of the road if the refund for recyc-

ling was 25 cents per can instead of only 5 cents. Aluminum recycling is very important, as using recycled aluminum cans to make new aluminum cans uses 95 per cent less energy than using the raw material aluminum is made from.

There is also enough food for all, but the distribution is off—and so people go hungry.

Education is not as much of a solution as raising our consciousness is, because otherwise we probably would have fewer people risking their health through smoking. In my experience, if people don’t care about themselves, they are not going to care about the environment.

For me, saving resources is an easy way to keep my footprint

small. First of all, buy less, save more—more money and more resources. I grew up with people that were directly affected by war and I was told not to throw away anything that I might need later. My nomadic lifestyle doesn’t allow me to keep a lot or I end up paying to store things I might need “someday.”

I play a game so that I don’t have to buy new stuff all the time. I set out an intention to find the things I need, easily and effortlessly, before I even know I need them. Sounds crazy, but it works.

When I go to the dump or “transfer station,” as they are called now, I go through the “free store.” In most cases, I don’t look for something specific. It is more that I look for what is calling me. It is almost as if certain things are highlighted for me—a blue vase, a blue-glass plate and a blue mug— even blue curtains. I usually don’t go for blue things, but they found their way into my home.

One day I saw a bike trailer for kids and it called my name. I didn’t have a use for it, as far as I knew, but I trusted my intuition. The way it used to be, people would get what they needed from the dump’s recycling area and return it free of charge when they were done using it. Since the government changed the rules, that flow has been disrupted.

I can pick something up from the free store, for free, but if I decide it doesn’t work out the way I planned to use it somewhere down the line, I now have to pay to return it, even though someone else had already paid the tipping fee for the item. Being conscious of my expenses, I had missed out on a couple of items, but you live and learn.

that became my treasure. I now have a nice shed for my wood and all I paid for were the screws. And it turns out that the bike trailer is perfect to get the firewood from the big piles to my four- by fourfoot shed by the cabin.

A few weeks back, a friend of mine told me that she had a rough day and was going to take a bath.

I felt like I could use a bath, too, but as I don’t have running water, that was not going to happen. I have to carry all the water I use up the hill to my cabin, as there is no driveway to take the car up, so a bathtub is not in my imminent future. Having to carry the water is the reason I hardly ever make pasta. Cooking rice takes much less water.

To manifest my new home and not forget the bathtub, preferably a claw-foot bathtub and running water, I noted it down on my manifestation to-do list for my next place. The next day I went to visit a friend in Tagish. It was late in the day but I needed to get water, anyway, and make my way to her place. As I was about to drive by the Tagish dump, Tiffany, the free store, called me. I had nothing on my mind that I needed, but as I drove by, I checked in anyway to see if something jumped out at me. It looked empty, but I still got out of my car to browse.

When I bent down to look into a white box, I saw something oval. I lifted it out of the box and it was a miniature bathtub. Not just any miniature bathtub. It was a miniature claw-foot bathtub. It’s now sitting on my window sill, with a rubber ducky in it, reminding me that almost impossible manifestations can happen.

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I needed a nice winter jacket for the -30 C or colder days, but I didn’t want to spend the money. One lucky day, at one of the free stores, I found a brand-new winter jacket with the tags still on. Other people might want to go to Tiffany’s in New York. I prefer “Tiffany’s” at the Tagish dump. Getting back to the wood storage … I had gotten some pallets for free in town and had already screwed them together and needed something to cover them. I went to the dump to get some pieces of corrugated sheet metal that were someone’s trash and

I want to thank all of you for your part in saving resources—for reusing, recycling, trading and however else you do your magic to ease the burden on the environment and our resources.

For me, manifesting something that I don’t have to pay for, while keeping my footprint small, is like winning the lottery. I wonder what I will find tomorrow.

Every morning I ask the universe to surprise and delight me. Sometimes that delight is an interaction with one of you, and sometimes it’s a second-hand treasure at Tiffany’s.

Happy Earth Day! ▪

Aichele’s wood-storage bin

CATCH OF THE DAY Y

ukon photographer Cathie Archbould headed to the Southern Lakes region recently with a group of friends to spend a day on the ice angling for Burbot. Sun, mild temperatures and a good haul of fish made for a classic Yukon experience.

Jacqueline Bedard clears the holes of ice

Brook “The Burbot Master” Kruger skins the fish

Freshly caught Burbot still on the line holder Setting up

A variety of equipment used

PHOTOS: Archbould Photography

NINE SIMPLE IDEAS FOR EARTH DAY

what you’re looking for. Browse local thrift stores for previously used treasures, or take a look at buyand-sell groups, on Facebook, for used items that you may be able to find for a better price. Along with saving money, you’ll be able to prevent something usable from being thrown away. You may also want to reconsider certain purchases altogether. Our society has convinced us that buying that new shiny thing will make us happy, and environmentally friendly options on the market have made us feel less guilty about consumerism but, in reality, we can have an even bigger impact by not buying something.

5. Reduce plastic use: Reusable water bottles (or coffee mugs) and reusable bags are probably already a part of most Yukoner’s lives (although sometimes we forget our cloth shopping bags at

and natural-gas drilling—available at the local library.)

Inhabitants (Five Native American communities restore their traditional land-management practices in the face of a changing climate.)

More Than Honey (A Swiss documentarian explores the decline in the world’s bee population and what it means for our modern society.)

Sovereign Soil (A great Yukonmade film—available at the local library and online at nfb.ca)

First We Eat (A wonderful, locally made documentary—available at several Yukon libraries, as well as on Vimeo On Demand and Apple TV.)

The Whale and the Raven (A story about whales in the Pacific Northwest and the possible impact of a local industrial boom—free on nfb.ca.)

and the occasional thorn from a wild rose plant may cause discomfort to my bare feet but, overall, I much prefer it to a regular lawn.

Annual events are a wonderful way to bring awareness to certain issues but, unfortunately, long-lasting change doesn’t come from the actions of only one day. This April 22 marks the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day, and as Neil deGrasse Tyson once said, “If every day were Earth Day, we wouldn’t be in the mess we’re in.” With that in mind, here are a few simple ideas to make a positive change for the Earth—not just for one day of the year but for the 364 other days as well.

1. Organize a community clean up or start a new habit of picking up trash on your daily walk, run or bike ride: the snow is melting and it’s not just the bare forest floor that’s appearing, once again, after six months of being hidden. A lot of garbage is also resurfacing. Consider stuffing a small trash bag into your pocket or tying it to your handle bars before heading out the door for your next run or bike ride on local trails. I can almost guarantee that you’ll come across a tossed beer can or some other human-made piece of litter. It’s a small thing in the grand scope of the world’s environmental problems, but it may make you feel more connected to your neighbourhood and may foster a mindset of stewardship and responsibility for your actions.

2. Plant a garden, compost and learn about regenerative agriculture: It’s that time of year again. The garden centers are opening their doors soon, and while the last frost may still be a ways away, gardening season is back once again.

So much of the produce that we consume in the Yukon has to be trucked in from down south. In the winter it’s hard to avoid, but during the summer, planting your own garden is a great way to at least decrease your “food footprint” a little bit. You may also be inspired to set-up your own composting bin, which will allow you to decrease the amount of kitchen waste that goes into the local landfill and, at the same time, will build up your soil.

3. Think local: Another way to reduce the carbon footprint of the food that you and your family consumes is by shopping at a local farmers’ market. This year’s Earth Day theme is “Invest In Our Planet.” We can invest our time by making positive changes in our daily habits. But we can also invest our money, and one of the simplest ways is to take a closer look at what kinds of businesses we support with our money. Buying from local farmers supports the work they do and nurtures our communities, along with being a way to choose healthier options for our families. Maybe you don’t have the space or time to plant your own garden and this is a wonderful alternative (or addition) to growing your own vegetables. The Fireweed Community Market, in Whitehorse, runs from mid-May to mid-September.

4. Buy used instead of new: Before hitting “Buy” on that next online order of books from Amazon, consider stopping by WellRead Books or giving them a call to see if they have used copies of

home or in the car and not realize it until we’re at the cash register). Another way to cut down on plastic waste is by purchasing in bulk. Many Yukon businesses offer great options; for instance, the Yukon Refillery sells laundry soap, cleaning supplies and personal-care products in bulk. Aroma Borealis offers organic shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bubble bath and lotion in refillable bottles. Even our large (and small) grocery stores have bulk sections. Riverside Grocery, for example, has a great assortment of dry goods that they sell in bulk—from flour, to tea, to beans and cereals. Just remember to bring along your containers!

6. Get informed: Get inspired by a documentary. Here are some to get you started … Just Eat it! A Food Waste Story (Two Canadian filmmakers pledge to survive only on food that would otherwise be thrown away— humorous and eye-opening.)

Kiss the Ground (An exploration of regenerative agriculture as a viable solution to the world’s climate crisis.)

Gasland (An American documentary about hydraulic fracking

Garbage Warrior (A film about Michael E. Reynolds who is known for the design and construction of passive solar houses called Earthships—free on Vimeo.)

The Territory (A 2022 documentary about the ongoing and tireless fight of the Indigenous Uru-eu-wau-wau people against encroaching deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon.)

7. Reconsider your lawn: Certain studies have found that maintaining a perfect lawn is an unsustainable practice: they argue that it diminishes biodiversity, wastes water, pollutes ecosystems and increases greenhouse gasses. If having a beautiful lawn gives you and your family a lot of pleasure, I am certainly not the person to tell you what to do. If, however, you’re interested in alternatives, consider letting native plants grow, once again, and no longer using fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides. I get a lot of joy from walking around my yard and harvesting bits of yarrow and dandelion for tea, or picking wild strawberries in the height of summer. The neighbours may wonder what I’m doing while I’m foraging for things from my lawn,

8. Get your kids (or grandkids) involved: Many of these activities can be shared with the children, as well. Sow some seeds together or take a trip to one of our local garden centers and let them pick out a few plants of their very own. I remember having my own little garden when I was a young girl, and it taught me so many positive things. Inevitably, not everything flourished but it got me outside and it taught me about where my food came from and how to care for something. If you don’t have space for a garden, that’s not a problem: a mushroom grow kit or a few herbs on your windowsill are awesome alternatives. Watching a documentary together or picking up garbage around the playground are other ways to get your kids involved and more aware. Every little bit counts and will be something they will carry with them into their futures.

9. Spend more time outside: Maybe the most important part of this whole equation of taking care of Mother Nature is getting to know her. The best step in getting mo-

tivated in protecting our planet is falling in love with it. We are, in fact, a part of this Earth, and we should care for it in much the same way that we care for our body, our houses and our families. Spending time with our loved ones outside, in nature, gives us the incentive to change our habits and to live every day as if it were Earth Day. It can be as simple as going for a hike or perhaps going on a more-involved adventure such as a hunting trip with friends. However you connect with nature, do so with gratitude and with awareness about whose traditional territory you’re doing it on. Fish, hunt, forage and enjoy this land that we call home—responsibly and respectfully.Our love for it and connection to it will be what makes a difference in the long run. ▪

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Growing up, we always had animals in the house. I honestly can’t remember a time when my family didn’t have a furry friend included as part of our clan, and I still look back on each of those beloved animals with the dearest of memories. Having a pet is something that all kids desire at some point in their childhood. Some are born already having a family pet as an older sibling, and those that don’t will likely try to convince their parents that adopting an animal is essential for their lifelong happiness.

Therefore, it’s no surprise that the idea of adopting a pet into our family has become more prevalent as my son approaches his third birthday. He loves animals. He just adores them. I see him light up every single time he sees one, whether it is a dog being walked down the street, a neighbour’s cat looking out of a bay window or one of the many squawking ravens perched on the roof of the Walmart. “Want to say hi!” he exclaims, and I smile at how much these interactions brighten his day.

It has become clear to my husband and I that our little guy would love to have a pet of his own, and I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that he would treat it with kindness. I see how sweet he is to his stuffed animals, sharing his breakfast and comforting them when he thinks they need a cuddle. I am proud of how he will wait to be invited to pet a passing dog before getting too close. His calm demeanour and willingness to be gentle assures me that he would do his best to take care of whatever type of pet he had.

Whitehorse provides a plethora

of opportunities for animal adoption at the moment. The Humane Society and local adoption networks all offer a variety of choices for a (first) pet. I constantly find myself scrolling through socialmedia postings of dogs and cats looking for forever homes and I

wonder if my family could be just that for any of these adorable creatures.

But, I want to be smart about this. I want to be responsible and make a decision that will not only make my child happy, but will also ensure that whatever pet we take

in will be a good fit for our family.

So, now, my job is to determine the best route, going forward, on the path to getting my son his first pet. And surprisingly, as someone who always used to have pets, there are so many more things to consider before we move forward with this life-changing decision. For example, do we currently have an ideal lifestyle to welcome in a furry friend? These days, I’m not so sure. With a son who is on the verge of becoming a threenager, I am so gosh-darn tired these days! Having enough time to devote to providing all the necessities of a quality life for the animal we adopt is crucial. And if we were to adopt a dog, many of those available in the Yukon are either

huskies or larger working dogs that need a lot of run time to use up their boundless energy. And as I mentioned earlier, my husband and I get home in the evenings exhausted right now. With a toddler who is non-stop these days, we’re lucky if we have an hour or so to unwind before going to bed.

So, as much as a dog always seems to be at the top of our wish list, I can’t help but feel like adopting a dog, with our life and energy level as it is now, would not be the most responsible choice.

Cats make things a little easier on the time front. They’re much more independent and don’t require the same amount of play time that dogs do. However, allergies and the fact that my husband is definitely not a cat person have made this a less likely possibility. After all, this will be a family pet—so it’s important that we are all happy and healthy with the decision.

So we decided to look at other options.

Recently, we took our son to Duffy’s Pets and we were surprised by how utterly fascinated he was as he watched the many varieties of fish swim around their tanks. We expected him to be drawn in

by the guinea pigs or bunnies. But, no. He loved the fish! So much so that we had to keep him from trying to pet them. As a first pet, I don’t know if a fish would be the most exciting choice. However, when I think about why I want to get my son a first pet, in the first place, it definitely checks all the boxes. It would teach him responsibility as he helps take care of feedings and cleaning the tank. It would allow for him to form a special bond with another living creature. It would fit into the lifestyle we currently have. And, it would bring him a great deal of happiness. I know it does when he watches them at the pet store. I would just have to prevent a recent nightmare (of him picking up the fish to give it a hug) from becoming a reality.

So perhaps I have found my answer. Perhaps our family will gain a new member very soon. And, while a “furry-er” friend may join our family in the future, for now it looks like my son’s first pet will most likely have fins and blow bubbles instead. Either way, I’m excited for this new chapter—and my Little Buddy will be over the moon. ▪

Elsie Jordan

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.

Fighter Fish

His Puppy

Meeting Sully Pets

PHOTOS: Elsie Jordan

OMG! HE’S GOT A GUN!

fended that, as a handgun owner, I seem to have to bear the responsibility for every gangland gunfight and random shooting in the rest of the country. Why am I being punished? My son and I are both licensed and vetted. We are not the problem.

There. That’s the obligatory political statement. Now back to being fun to shoot.

This gun just takes forever to load. It takes me about 20 minutes to get ready for six shots. Loading a black-powder firearm takes a lot more thought than just inserting a cartridge:

all six.

I can’t fire it in the indoor range ’cause it’s smoky as hell and would clog the ventilation filters. So it’s parked for the winter, or at least until there’s warm weather. In the summer, I have to take my camper to the range so I can load it out of the breeze. We can’t have gunpowder blowing all over the place. Meanwhile it’s trigger-locked, in a safe, in a locked house, and the powder and caps are somewhere else under lock and key.

That’s too much thought and concentration for your average gangbanger, so I don’t think you’ll see one of these on the street any time soon. Still, some would have you think that my great-grandfather’s gun and I are a threat to society.

People nowadays are concerned about the influence of shoot-’emup video games and their effect on kids. I’m the first to admit that they have a point … because another reason I like this gun is that it looks like a movie cowboy gun. Remember the Saturday matinees and TV westerns? I grew up with this stuff. Okay, I’m old. Get over it. You’re probably too young to remember Andy Devine as Jingles Jones—one-time sidekick of Wild

Well, yes, actually I do.

Here’s the backstory:

A few years back, in the course of my genealogy search, I found my great-grandfather’s obituary. He joined the Toronto Naval Brigade when it was formed, in 1860, in response to the threat of the Fenian raids. An Irishman ready to fight other Irishmen. Hmmm .... let’s not go there.

He died in 1863, before there was any fighting, and was accorded a pretty elaborate military funeral. Here’s a transcript of the obit. They spelled his name wrong, but it’s definitely my great-grandfather.

The Globe, Friday, April 10, 1863 (Punctuation and spelling as printed).

“VOLUNTEER FUNERAL. --Mr. James McGuire, of the Naval Brigade, who died a few days ago, was buried yesterday with military honours. The funeral procession left his late residence, King street west, at three o’clock in the afternoon, headed by the firing party. The coffin was wrapped in the “Union Jack,” with the cap and side arms of the deceased lying on the top. The members of the Naval Brigade, Capt W. F. McMaster, commanding, formed the escort. After them came the band of the 30th,

and fife and drum corps. Following the hearse were deputations from the several companies composing “The Queen’s Own” battalion, 10th battalion, non-commissioned officers of the 30th Regiment, and a large number of citizens on foot and in carriages. The bands played “The Dead March in Saul,” and other funeral dirges, as the cortege passed on its way to the cemetery. The streets were crowded with spectators. The coffin was deposited in the vault at St. James’ Cemetery, and after the burial service of the Church of England had been read, the firing party paid the usual honours by firing three volleys. The troops were then formed in column, and returned to the city about 5 o’clock.”

I’m not sure what he’d done to warrant that funeral procession. Did he do something heroic? Or was it because he owned a bar at 115 King Street West and stood drinks after muster? Whatever, it’s a long march from there to St. James Cemetery. I know. I took the bus.

Just for reference, that address is now the entrance to underground parking at the TD Centre. Some might call it progress.

I was caught by the line “... the coffin was wrapped in the Union Jack with the cap and sidearms of the deceased lying on top.” Side-

arms? What’s this?

Sometime later, I visited the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa and ran across the diorama of one of the militiamen that volunteered to fight the Fenians. His sidearm looked like an 1851 Colt Army revolver. The 1851 Navy looks almost identical, so I bought a replica. Here it is:

Pietta .44 calibre 1851 Navy Colt replica

It’s a pretty cool connection to my ancestor, and it’s fun to shoot. Unfortunately, if Bill C-21 passes, my son will not be able to inherit this small connection to his greatgreat-grandfather.

I’m more than just a little of-

And finally, carefully put percussion caps

First the powder … then the wad … then the ball … then tamp it … then the Crisco … Wait a minute. Crisco? Yes. It reduces chances of igniting stray grains of powder that could light off all six chambers, blow up your gun, and wreck your hand. Now repeat the process four or five times. And, finally, carefully put percussion caps on the nipples. By the way, there is no “safety.” You can keep the hammer on an empty chamber, if you loaded five, or there’s a convenient position between chambers that you can park the hammer on if you loaded

Bill Hickok. Can you see him firing a pistol like this from horseback, 22 times, without reloading? At a full gallop? Barrel straight up in the air as he cocks it? Ain’t that a stretch?

Apart from the fundamental racism in most of those movies, as I recall, Jingles and Wild Bill were mostly chasing bank robbers and rustlers.

Anyway, I think your kids will be just fine. Look at me after a childhood of bad movies.

I’m OK. Right? ▪

Old guy best remembered for taking a school bus through the McDonalds drive through in about 19 ought 87 and ordering 52 chocolate shakes.

Loading a black powder firearm takes a lot more thought than just inserting a cartridge PHOTOS: Carl Maguire

First the powder Then the wad

Then the ball

Then tamp it

Then the Crisco

HIGHLIGHTS

The Best Things in Life are… Rescued!

Meet Aphrodite!

She is a 3.5 month old Lab x Dogo Argentino mix

Aphrodite is such a sweetheart, she’s so cuddly, and loves to snuggle up with you! She loves to play though! She will be medium to large, with a short coat. She will need someone experienced and motivated for the time and dedication to start training, socializing, and housetraining. She will need moderate daily exercise.

She would do well in a home with children, and with proper introductions, another dog or dog-savvy cat.

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

Shelter Hours:

Tuesdays - Fridays 12pm-6pm

Saturdays - 10am-6pm

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

Humanesocietyyukon.ca

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

Exhibitions

April 25

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

5:00pm - 6:00pm

WOODSHOP ORIENTATION

6:30pm - 8:30pm

May 1

DIW: LASER CUT WOOD AND RESIN EARRINGS

6;00pm - 9:00pm

May 2

METAL SHOP ORIENTATION

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Open Hours: Wed-Sun 1pm-9pm

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

April 19

WELCOME WEDNESDAY NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION 11am

May 3

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

Open Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Please see Yukonstruct.com for more info!

NorthLight Innovation Building 2180 2nd Ave

Francophone etenaffaires

Découvrez les figures de l'entrepreneuriat

Klondike Institute of Art and Culture Dawson City, YT

COMING SOON

national canadian film day

Kings of the north & memory trap tues, 7 pm

wed, 5:30 pm

for young ghouls, wed, 8 pm

THE SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE

fri-thurs, daily sat & sun matinees

A Horvath & M Jelenic 92 MINS

& DRAGONS: HONOR

AMONG THIEVES

fri-thurs daily sat & sun matinee

J F Daley & J Goldstein, 134 MINS

SHOWING UP

april 28

Kelly Reichardt, 108 MINS

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

GUESTS WELCOME

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.

Thuya

with

Kieran Poile (fiddle) and Ryan McNally (guitar)

Sat. April 22, 7:30pm

KIAC Ballroom / Dënäkär Zho

Yukon Riverside Arts Festival

June 1 - 4, 2023

Tel: (867) 993-5005

Email: kiac@kiac.ca

Website: www.kiac.ca

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

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

ACTIVE LISTINGS

Wed Apr 19 Zumba 6:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online

Wed Apr 19 Insanity Live –Beginner 6:00 PM The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre 8 week series, drop-in or register online https://bit.ly/3SyoqAL

Wed Apr 19 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 Apr 19 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 Apr 19 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 Apr 19 Badminton Adult Dropin Takhini Elementary 7:30 PM Open to everyone 18 years old and older and all skill levels

Wed Apr 19 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 Apr 20 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 Apr 20 Zumba 6:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online

Thu Apr 20 Tahitian Dance Class

6:15 PM The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre Dance and explore the Tahitian culture with Maeva Esteva. learn the basic step and gestural of this dance, on the beautiful rhythm of the Polynesian music. https://bit.ly/3Z1vPLi

Fri Apr 21 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 Apr 21 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 Apr 21 Insanity Live – Beginner

6:00 PM The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre 8 week series, drop-in or register online https://bit. ly/3SyoqAL

Fri Apr 21 Badminton Adult Drop-in Takhini Elementary 7:30 PM Open to everyone 18 years old and older and all skill levels

Fri Apr 21 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

Sun Apr 23 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.

Sun Apr 23 Insanity Live –Beginner 6:00 PM The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre 8 week series, drop-in or register online https://bit.ly/3SyoqAL

Sun Apr 23 Midnight Sun Fencing Club: Open Fencing 7:00 PM Grey Mountain Primary School Learn fencing fundamentals and provides an opportunity to get some exercise..

For Ages 18-100

Mon Apr 24 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 Apr 24 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 selfdefense along with positive holistic effects like respect, discipline, focus, and confidence. Open to ages 8 - 12.

Mon Apr 24 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 Apr 24 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.

Clayton’s CAR CARE Tips

BRAKE FLUID

Regular brake fluid changes ensure that a car’s braking system operates safely and effectively. Modern braking systems use brake fluid to transfer the application of the brake pedal down to the front and rear brakes, to bring the vehicle to a stop. The fluid is usually silicone based, which does not compress, giving a solid pedal feel and an increased temperature rating. The downside to using this style of fluid is that it absorbs moisture from the air. Constant braking causes massive amounts of heat to be generated by the braking components, which is then transferred into the fluid. If there is moisture in the fluid, this will decrease the temperature rating of the fluid, and can result in a soft brake pedal and increased stopping distance. Most manufacturers recommend brake fluid changes every 2 years, regardless of kilometres travelled, but it may need to be changed more frequently if the vehicle is operated under abnormal conditions.

Tue Apr 25 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..

Tue Apr 25 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 Apr 25 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

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 Apr 19 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 Apr 19 Yoga Classes at Eclipse

Nordic Hot Springs 10:00 AM

Yoga mats are provided. Booking options that include yoga classes alone and yoga with discounted entrance to Eclipse are available. eclipsenordichotsprings.ca/yogaclasses

Wed Apr 19 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 Apr 19 Mindfulness for Stress

Reduction 12:00 PM Chronic

Conditions Support Program (CCSP)

For those with chronic health conditions wanting to learn how meditation and mindfulness can reduce stress and improve health. To register call 667-8733 or email ccsp@ yukon.ca https://yukon.ca/healthiertomorrow#programs-and-services

Wed Apr 19 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 Apr 19 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 Apr 19 Overeaters Anonymous

Meeting 7:30 PM Overeaters

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

Wed Apr 19 No Puffin Group (CM) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral

Wed Apr 19 Beginner w/Experience

– Level 1 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery – Upstairs Sun Salutation A+B, foundational standing poses. PreRegister by email wallymaltz@mac.

com

Wed Apr 19 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. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com

Thu Apr 20 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 Apr 20 Inyengar Yoga 12:00

PM Church of Northern Apostles Join the Elder Active along with instructor Richard Mueller, register online. https://bit.ly/3Zl6J9H

Thu Apr 20 Mantra and Relaxation

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

Thu Apr 20 KDCC Walking with Our Sisters Sewing Group 5:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre.

Thu Apr 20 Vitality Yoga w/Nancy

5:30 PM Alpine Bakery – Upstairs Kundalini yoga cleanses and detoxifies the body, neutralizes stress, rewires natural pathways. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@ mac.com

Thu Apr 20 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 Apr 20 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 Apr 20 AA Polar Group - O/M 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral

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

Thu Apr 20 Yoga wake up flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https://www. rootedtreemassage.com/book-online

Fri Apr 21 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 Apr 21 Soundbath with Dave Haddock 7:00 AM Alpine Bakery - Upstairs Experience of aural vibrational flow conductive to release, healing, relaxation and meditation. To Register: wallymaltz@mac. com https://www.yogayukon.ca/ yogayukon/Schedule.html

Fri Apr 21 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 Apr 21 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 Apr 21Slow Flow Resto – All

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

Sat Apr 22 AA Hospital Meeting 7:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral

Sun Apr 23 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 Apr 23 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.

Mon Apr 24 Live And Online

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

Mon Apr 24 Smart Recovery Addictions Support 6:45 PM Sarah Steele Building.

Mon Apr 24 Absolute Beginners

– Intro 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery

- Upstairs Introduction to yoga with Erica. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com

Mon Apr 24 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 Apr 24 Hips, Hams Core – All Levels 7:30 PM Alpine BakeryUpstairs Fairly vigorous classes with emphasis on breath and slower is stronger. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com

Mon Apr 24 AA New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral

Mon Apr 24 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 Apr 25 Yoga with Barbara – All Levels 10:00 AM Whitehorse United Church All welcome, or register: Call/ text 335-1996 or email bfraingower@ gamil.com

Tue Apr 25 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 Apr 25 Ageing Well in Uncertain Times - A Workshop on Continuity, Wisdom and Contribution 1:00 PM Online An online workshop on how best to participate in this changing world, discover our contributions to self and others, and to move forward with who we are. To register call 668 8710 or by email at registrations@yukonu.ca. https://bit.ly/3mmBdKJ

Tue Apr 25 Diabetes Wellness Series - Part A & B 6:00 PM Chronic Conditions Support Program (CCSP) Learn from a variety of diabetes specialists. Connect with others living with diabetes. Take action with practical tips for healthy eating, selfmanaging and physical activity. Call 667-8733or email ccsp@yukon.ca to register. https://yukon.ca/healthiertomorrow#programs-and-services

Tue Apr 25 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 Apr 25 Intermediate – Level 2 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery – Upstairs Explore alignment and form in a wide range of familiar + new poses. PreRegister by email wallymaltz@mac. com

Tue Apr 25 Yoga by Amber 7:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A yoga class that is for all levels and abilities, register online.

Tue Apr 25 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 Apr 25 AA UglyDuckling Group (C/M, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral New members always welcome, this is a non smoking group.

The Workplace Sexual Harassment Legal Clinic can provide you with free and confidential legal advice on workplace sexual harassment matters

If you are a victim, a bystander, someone who wants to make sure that their workplace is a sexual harassment free zone or someone that just wants some questions about workplace sexual harassment answered, the Workplace Sexual Harassment Legal Clinic can help you.

Contact us to speak to a lawyer: Workplace Sexual Harassment Legal Clinic #103 – 2131 Second Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1C3 Phone : 867-393-6206 wsh@legalaid.yk.ca

Make every day Earth Day

Earth Day is approaching. The annual event is held every year on April 22 and is celebrated by over one billion people and spans across 140 countries.

My earliest memory of Earth Day goes back to when I was in grade 2. We were asked to build something using only recycled materials. I found some empty plastic containers and paper rolls and managed to construct what I thought Barbie’s garage would look like. Lucky for me, Barbie was not around to see the finished result because I didn’t quite hit the mark on the symmetry. But it was a fun project, regardless. It was also eye-opening to see how I could take everyday products and repurpose them.

As an adult, I take great pride in recycling and try to avoid using excess plastics. However, there is so much more to being a good Earth citizen than just recycling. The Earth is filled with thousands of different plants—many with healing properties and many with properties that can be used to make products that we buy in stores, such as creams, teas, oils, medicine, etc. In this day in age, we have become so used to pur-

Spruce is one of many plants that Nomadic Harvests uses for their organic concoctions

chasing products and overlooking the fact that many of the things we need can be found in the plants that surround us, even more so

living up north in the Yukon where nature is in abundance.

If you would like to know more about the amazing benefits of

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plants, there is a company called Nomadic Harvests that works towards promoting education about plants through a series of workshops offered year-round. Nomadic Harvests was started in 2017 by Angelune Drouin and her partner Jalfred Deichsel, the duo who work together to harvest plants, to be used to make healing balms and essential oils, and to host fermenting workshops.

“I love making my own organic essential oils. Some of my favourite plants to work with are yarrow, poplar and spruce,” Drouin said. She also hosts two different types of educational workshops. One is called Enchanted Walks, a threehour walk held along a 10-kilometre trail in Whitehorse, which is designed to bring people closer to nature, through a sensory walk, as well as to help them learn more

about seasonal changes in plants and the different plants along the trails.

The second educational workshop is called Plant Encounters, which is about specific plants and how to recognize them, harvest them, use them and connect with them. “Product education is very important because herbalism used to be a way of daily life,” Drouin said. “I feel it has become a lost knowledge in the West, which is too bad because plants provide so much of the core essentials for daily life.”

On April 30, Nomadic Harvests will be hosting a three-hour afternoon workshop on the poplar tree. It is being held an hour south of Whitehorse near the Wheaton River. The workshop will give participants an in-depth look at the poplar tree. “We like to take people around on the land so they learn how to identify the plant, as well as use their senses to know the plant better and meditate with it,” said Drouin. After connecting with nature, participants will learn how to harvest the poplar and will then learn how to craft a product with it.

If you are looking for something fun and educational to do to celebrate Earth Month, attending a plant series workshop is a great way to become introduced to a plant and to learn how it can be used to benefit humans. “Every day is Earth Day for me. We need to be more present with nature and the gifts that we are given through plants,” said Drouin.

with Angela Szymczuk

GIFTS FROM MOTHER NATURE

ART SHOWS

Until Apr 29 New Pottery by Colin Dorward Arts UndergroundAn exploration towards a voice that includes elements of his painting practice, which has been his primary medium for the last two decades.

Until Apr 29 Field Guide by Dan Brown Hozjan Arts Underground This exhibition also includes observational drawings from the “field” itself, and from natural history museums.

Until May 27 Springtime

Premonitions by Rosemary Scanlon Yukon Arts Centre Gallery A new body of work by the Whitehorse based artist. Working primarily in watercolour, she attempts to locate the tension between fantasy and reality of northern life.

Until May 27 Trailing by Alia Shahab and Michel Gignac Yukon Arts Centre Gallery Viewers/ participants are invited to wade through the sculpture and immerse themselves in aqua-green light emitted from the strands as they move.

LIVE MUSIC

Wed Apr 19 Whitewater Wednesday Night Jam 7:00 PM The Local Bar

An 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 Apr 19 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 Apr 20 Cafe des Voix 5:30 PM

Baked Cafe Cafe des Voix Featuring:

Susanne Hingley Fawn Fritzen Jess

Westman Dave Haddock Jeszika Mae Lynda Reeve Gary Lachance Annie Avery Elaine Schiman. No Cover Charge!

Thu Apr 20 Live Music Thursdays

7:00 PM 98 Hotel

Thu Apr 20 Well Played - Open Mic

INCLUDES:

• Elizabethan Collars

• Kong Cloud Cone

• Skin Sprays (eg: Colloidal Silver, Microcyn Hydrogel, Silver Honey)

• Surgical Recovery Suits

• Vet Wraps

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 Apr 20 Live DJs - Thursday Throwdown 9:00 PM The Local Bar.

Fri Apr 21 Tango Class & Latin Dance Party 6:30 PM Elks Lodge 306 For all levels! No dance partner needed! Everybody is welcome! Cash bar service, Salsa, Merengue, Tango, Bachata, Chacha with introduction of basic steps! Advanced tickets and pay at the door. https:// bit.ly/3ZOw5gi

Fri Apr 21 Mister Bigly & The Follower 9:00 PM Leftys Well See local musicians live! https://bit. ly/3zOk9k3

Sat Apr 22 Folk Coffee House Featuring the Open Stage 7:00 PM Whitehorse United Church An all ages event featuring folk(ish) music by amateur and professional musicians. Bring cash to buy coffee, tea, and tasty treats! https://bit. ly/40P84GC

Sat Apr 22 Record Store Day Party 9:00 PM Leftys Well Bring your Road Dogs Music Supply receipt for a drink on us! Door prizes, no cover and spinnin records all night long! https:// bit.ly/3UjEMOs

Sat Apr 22 Funky KingstonReggae Dance Party 9:00 PM 98 Hotel DJ Funky Kingston plays Ska/ Rocksteady/Roots/Dub for all your dancing needs! https://bit.ly/3Mr7ISH

Sat Apr 22 Paradise Music Festival

Fundraiser 9:00 PM The Local Bar Local DJs like Jon Gel, DJ Select, Snaxx, Alpen Flow, Cboi, Funky Kingston, Fraser, Cab333zadeagua and more at Paradise’s Open DJ Jam Night Fundraiser! https://bit. ly/3ZPKx7A

Sun Apr 23 Jam Session with Country Josh 6:00 PM 98 Hotel Mon Apr 24 Live Music Mondays at Whiskey Jacks 7:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Patrick Jacobson at Whiskey Jack’s every Monday with

a weekly “feature performer” for the last set.

https://www.whiskeyjacks.ca/

Mon Apr 24 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 EVENT

Wed Apr 19 Anglican Holy Communion – Whitehorse 12:10 PM Christ the Church Cathedral

The Book of Common Prayer, 2nd Wednesday of the month

Wed Apr 19 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Whitehorse United Church For more info Louise 867687-7238 or Michele 867-333-6081

Wed Apr 19 Yukon Career Fair 1:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Connect with Hiring Companies, Government, Employment Services, Colleges, and Universities. This Career Fair welcomes specialists in employment, career development, training, and education across Yukon.

https://bit.ly/3KTWXXG

Wed Apr 19 National Canadian Film Day Feature: Fire Yukon Theatre 5:30 PM Courageous and emotionally powerful, Fire follows Sita and Radha, two women living in New Delhi who are disappointed with their arranged marriages. Tickets online or in-person.

Wed Apr 19 Texas Hold’ Em 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For signed in members and guests. Bragging rights!

Wed Apr 19 Yukon Fish & Game Association AGM 6:30 PM Canada Games Centre Yukon Vote on Board Members to be elected, have your say in the direction of Associations efforts. Held at the Canada games centre boardroom. https://bit. ly/3m31rlg

Wed thru Sat Ripcord By David Lindsay-Abaire 8:00 PM The Guild Hall A hilarious look at how far people may go to get what they

want. Featuring Antoinette Green Oliph, Mary Sloan, Jordan Blay, Andrea Bols, Ben Eberhard, Michael Oliphant. Yukontickets.com

Wed Apr 19 National Canadian Film Day Feature: Rhymes for Young Ghouls Yukon Theatre 8:00 PM A richly imaginative and striking drama about growing up during a very dark time in Canada’s treatment of Indigenous people. Tickets online or in-person.

Thu Apr 20 2023 Territorial Skills

Competition 9:00 AM Yukon University Check out our Discovery Zone trade show in conjunction with our Territorial Skills Competition, open to the public and will feature engaging activities that showcase the exciting trades and technology!

https://bit.ly/40JqZD5

Thu Apr 20 Public Speaking Training - Toastmasters 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 Apr 20 Lunch and Learn with Queer Yukon Society 12:00 PM NVD Place (Old Canadian Tire Building) Learn how to talk with your school-aged children and teens about sexuality and gender identity? Connect with fellow parents and caregivers and discover how Queer Yukon Society can assist you in supporting your teen’s journey. https://bit.ly/3lptVWe

Thu Apr 20 Anglican Thursday at the Cathedral 12:10 PM Christ the Church Cathedral Bring a lunch (Book of Alternative Services)

Thu Apr 20 YPL e-Resources 101 1:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library

A short 10-min presentation about all the things you can do with your Yukon Public Libraries card online, 1 on 1 or in small groups to get access to e-books, audiobooks, e-magazines, e-newspapers, movies & more! https://bit.ly/3U3ElYs

Thu Apr 20 Hunter Education and

Ethics Development Course (HEED) with Jim Welsh 6:00 PM Yukon University A free hunter education course is open to participants of any skill level . Register online, space is limited. https://bit.ly/3JdefhS

Thu Apr 20 Earth Month Feature: Fashion Re-imagined Yukon Theatre 7:00 PM Centres around fashion designer Amy Powney of cult label Mother of Pearl Tickets and her impact on the industry and creating a sustainable collection. Online or inperson.

Thu Apr 20 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 heart

Thu Apr 20 Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition Monthly Meeting 5:00 PM Online Everyone welcome. Contact Kathy at 334-9317 or info@yapc.ca for the zoom link.

Fri Apr 21 Live Comedy - Sunee Dhaliwal 7:00 & 9:30 PM Boiler Room Lounge Sunee is one of the fastest rising stars on the Canadian comedy scene. He has performed in comedy festivals such as Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, the Halifax Comedy Festival and JFL Northwest. Tickets online. http://bitly.ws/BS4f

Sat Apr 22 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 Apr 22 – Sun Apr 23 Celebration of Swans Swan Bus Downtown Whitehorse 1:00 PM A free shuttle will take you from downtown Whitehorse to Swan Haven, and back again. Enjoy an afternoon at Marsh Lake during spring swan migration. Registration is mandatory and space is limited. https://bit.ly/3m2oM6Q

Sat Apr 22 Cribbage - Members and Signed in Guests 2:00 PM

Starting May 1, 2023 we’ll be closing Sunday & Monday’s to spend time with family during the Summer months, then resume regular hours in September.

MAY TO SEPTEMBER HOURS:

TUES TO FRI: NOON - 7PM

SAT: NOON - 6PM

Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Masks are mandatory. Members must have a valid 2021 membership and they may sign in 2 guests MAX.

Sat Apr 22 Live Comedy - Sunee

Dhaliwal 7:00 & 9:30 PM Boiler Room Lounge Sunee is one of the fastest rising stars on the Canadian comedy scene. He has performed in comedy festivals such as Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, the Halifax Comedy Festival and JFL Northwest.Tickets online.http://bitly.ws/BS4f

Sun Apr 23 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.ca/Watch

Sun Apr 23 Clothing Room 10:00 AM Whitehorse Church of the Nazarene Free of charge to anyone and everyone

Sun Apr 23 Whitehorse United Church Worship Service 10:30 AM a caring community of faith, based on a foundation of Biblical teaching and spiritual truth

Sun Apr 23 Secondhand Clothing

Bizarre 2:00 PM Whitehorse SeventhDay 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 Apr 23 Sunday Gatherings 3:00 PM The Northern Collective Church

Mon Apr 24 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

Tue Apr 25 Startup Canada TourWhitehorse 9:00 AM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre A great opportunity for small business owners, makers, and creators to network, hear from industry experts, and learn more about resources and support available in the Yukon and across Canada. Free! https://bit.ly/3FjbDNb

Tue Apr 25 Creative and Cultural Connections - C3 4:00 PM MacBride Museum Connect and celebrate with other members of the creative and cultural industries. Mingling opportunities to meet with your peers, live performance and appetisers. Free, no RSVP required. https://bit. ly/3nRhfrY

Tue Apr 25 New Member Orientation 500PM Yukonstruct Makespace An informative & mandatory new member orientations. This is a free but essential session for all new members.

Tues Apr 25 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.

Tues Apr 25 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

Tues Apr 25 Chess Club 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles Love Chess? Want to learn? Looking for Competition? Join us!

Tues Apr 25 10 Card Crib 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 https:// bit.ly/3oWjB5W

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 dropin 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.

Wed Apr 19 Yukon Youth Summit 2023 – Navigating Our Future YAC Yukon Arts Centre Help inform the Territorial Youth Strategy and participate in important conversations about our future.

Thu Apr 20 Midnight Sun Fencing Club: Learn to Fence 6:30 PM Grey Mountain Primary School Learn the fundamentals of fencing to kids who have never tried fencing. For Ages 10-14

Thu Apr 20 Midnight Sun Fencing Club: Intermediate 7:30 PM Grey Mountain Primary School Learn fencing technique, strategy, and fitness. For Ages 11-17

Sun Apr 23 BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE

11:00 AM Northern Lights Bowling Bowl for Kids Sake where people like you have a fun time bowling in support of Big Brother Big Sister mentoring programs in your community.

Mon Apr 24 Power UP! Geared at girls or non-binary persons ages 13-17, explore different trades and complete a series of projects over six weeks. https://bit.ly/3GwfJ4W

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 334-7693.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/

Help Shape Yukon’s Future

Get on Board!

Consider serving on one of the following boards and committees:

■ Bid Challenge Committee

Deadline: Until flled

Contact: bccsecretariat@yukon.ca

■ Yukon Aviation Advisory Committee

Deadline: Until flled

Contact: leah.stone@yukon.ca or myriam.gadault@yukon.ca

■ Laberge District Renewable Resources Council

■ Mayo District Renewable Resources Council

■ North Yukon Renewable Resources Council

Deadline: Until flled

Contact: kelly.gruber@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-5336

■ Dawson District Renewable Resources Council

Deadline: May 15, 2023

Contact: kelly.gruber@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-5336

■ Teslin Renewable Resources Council

Deadline: April 30, 2023

Contact: kelly.gruber@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-5336

■ Physiotherapists Advisory Committee

■ LPN Advisory Committee

■ Licensed Practical Nurses Discipline Panel

■ Registered Psychiatric Nurses Advisory Committee

■ Midwifery Advisory Committee

■ Pharmacy Advisory Committee

Deadline: Ongoing

Contact: boards.plra@yukon.ca

■ Building Standards Board

Deadline: Until flled

Contact: Hector.Lang@yukon.ca or phone 867-456-6596

■ Employment Standards Board

Deadline: Until flled

Contact: Karyn.leslie@yukon.ca or call 867-667-5944

■ Assessment Appeal Board

Deadline: Until flled

Contact: Kathryne.Janz@yukon.ca or call 867-667-5234

■ Municipal Board

Deadline: until flled

Contact: Roxanne.Stasyszyn@yukon.ca or call 867-334-7769

■ Whitehorse Public Library Board

Deadline: Until flled

Contact: Melissa.YuSchott@yukon.ca or call 867-335-8600

■ Yukon Energy Board of Directors

Deadline: April 30, 2023

Contact: megan.yakiwchuk@yec.yk.ca or call 867-393-5337

■ Law Foundation Board of Directors (Yukon)

Deadline: June 15, 2023

Contact: Carla.Braun@yukon.ca or call 867-667-5959

■ Law Society of Yukon – Discipline Committee

Deadline: until flled

Contact: Carla.Braun@yukon.ca or call 867-667-5959

■ Yukon Housing Corporation Board of Directors

Deadline: April 30, 2023

Contact: MaryAnne.Clarke@yukon.ca, Tabitha.Mullin-Begin@yukon.ca or call 867-667-5155

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

SME Training and Development Program

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

DAWSON CITY

Mondays Handbuilding Pottery

Drop-in 6:30-9pm 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 Apr 19 Queer Yukon – Drop-In

11:00 AM Queer Yukon – Dawson City Wednesday drop-in offers Direct Aid and Harm Reduction services.

Wed Apr 19 Preschooler

Gymnastics with Terrie Turai 4:00 PM Robert Service School Introduce your 3 and 4-year-olds to tumbling

DID YOU KNOW...

and rolling!

Wed Apr 19 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 Apr 20 Hatha Yoga with Blackbird 5:45 PM Minto Park Register online.

Thu Apr 20 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 Apr 20 Hatha Yoga with Blackbird 5:30 PM Minto Park Register online at cityofdawson.ca

Thu Apr 20 Multi-Sport Drop In 6:00 PM Robert Service School Free program, all children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Thu Apr 20 Drop In Volleyball 7:30 PM Robert Service School

Fri Apr 21 Queer Yukon – Drop-In 11:00 AM Queer Yukon – Dawson City Open Community Engagement hours.

Fri Apr 21 Cards & Conversation

12:30 PM Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 Dawson City Free! DropIn! 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 Apr 21 Adult Rec & Roll 5:00 PM Robert Service School Gym Free indoor roller skating for ages 18+ Helmet required.

Fri Apr 21 Rock climbing 6:00 PM Robert Service School All Ages, all skill levels, every Friday until March 10 – free.

Sat Apr 22 Under 5 Gym Drop-In

10:00 AM Robert Service School

Sat Apr 22 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 Apr 22 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.

Sat Apr 22 AA North Star Group Dawson City 7:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion In person or Videoconference option available Call 867-993-5095 or 867-993-3734 for more information

Sun Apr 23 Under 5 Gym Drop-In

10:00 AM Robert Service School

Sun Apr 23 Free Public Skate 3:00 PM Art & Margaret Fry Rec Centre Free public skate every Sunday until the end of the season.

Sun Apr 23 Yin Yoga 8:00 PM Art & Margaret Fry Rec Centre For a deep stretch and relaxation before bedtime Email recreation@cityofdawson.ca

Mon Apr 24 55+ Stretch & Strong Fitness Class 2:00 PM Minto Park A 6-week strength class for Dawsonites Call 993-7400 ext 299

Mon Apr 24 Badminton & Pickleball

6:00 PM Robert Service School Open to all ages (children under 10 must be supervised).

Mon Apr 24 Adult Drop-In Basketball 7:30 PM Robert Service School Gym – Free Call 993-7400 ext 299 for more info

Mon Apr 24 Young Peoples Talking Circle 7:00 PM Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre

Tues Apr 25 Romp & Run 10:30 AM YOOP Hall Email Jen.Suttis@ cdcyukon.ca for more info.

Tues Apr 25 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

Tues Apr 25 Hatha Yoga 5:30 PM Minto Park Improve your posture flexibility and strength. Email recreation@cityofdawson.ca

Tues Apr 25 English Conversation

Club 7:00 PM YukonU A weekly English Conversation Club for immigrants in Dawson City. 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 pickup 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

No matter where a Yukoner lives, we can work together!

We’ve previously had two lead Editorial positions based out of Dawson City and creation has been done from France, Philippines, Vietnam, Ontario, New Brunswick, and even in co ee shops along a road trip through the USA. We were an online o ce from day one!

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

HAINES JUNCTION

Wednesdays Movement

Wednesdays 7:00 PM Haines Junction, Yukon Dezadeash River

Trailhead, walking, jogging or running to the gun range and back. As the snow clears we will explore more trails. Prizes to be won. https://bit.

ly/3GuVkx0

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.

Sat Apr 22 Spring Gardening

Workshops Yukon University Haines Junction Campus 10:00 AM Get your summer growing season off to a great start by taking some, or all of these courses offered by local growing maven Jolene Billwiller. To register email ssheardown@yukonu. ca or call 634-8800.

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

Until Apr 30 Celebration of the Swans Swan Haven Interpretive Centre Yukon’s premier birding festival brings residents and visitors alike out to great swan viewing areas to welcome spring to the North.

Sat Apr 22 – Sun Apr 23 Celebration of the Swans - Family Weekend

Swan Haven Interpretive Centre

12:00 PM The whole family is welcome to attend an afternoon of swan watching and fun activities.

Tue Apr 25 Brownie Mountain Hike

6:30 PM Swan Haven Interpretive Centre This short but steep hike is also known as M’Clintock West Ridge (Marsh Lake). Get an elevated view of Swan Haven and M’Clintock Bay in the lovely, evening light. https://bit.

ly/3U57Cli

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.

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 Lorne Mountain Community Centre 7:00 PM By donation all levels welcome OLD CROW

Sundays St. Luke’s Church Service

11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-9935381

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

Thu Apr 20 – Sun Apr 23 Skagway

Spring Festival 2023 Skagway

Alaska celebrating Spring in Skagway with music, art and outdoor adventures! https://www.skagway. com/events/

Sat Apr 22 Skagway’s Garden City Market Skagway Brewing Company 4:00 PM A monthly gathering of talented local artisans sharing their creative wares.

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

TESLIN

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

Wednesdays Dominos 1:00 PM Teslin Recreation CentreCome out and play a game of dominos, for seniors but will play anyone!

Thursdays Group Fitness 5:30 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

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

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

Sundays Adult Futsol 7:00 PM Teslin School

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

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 mind-sculpting 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

Sat Apr 22 Youth Moving Mountains – Welding Workshops for Youth 10:00 AM Watson Lake Secondary School Learn to weld and make your own kindling splitter! No experience needed! Choose from 2 sessions. https://bit.ly/3MxRZkJ

COMMUNITY  Cultural Inclusion Program

The Victoria Gold team is committed to helping facilitate the cultural awareness and inclusion of its employees and contractors at the Eagle Gold Mine site.

Earlier this year, Victoria Gold’s Community Liaison, in partnership with the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun (FNNND), produced a series of posters featuring environmental and social themes in the First Nation’s Northern Tutchone language, including a poster focused on Yukon wildlife. The posters are distributed electronically to employees through site-wide communications and posted around the mine’s facilities to help foster a greater understanding of FNNND’s traditional territory, way of life, culture and language.

“Victoria Gold is proud to partner with the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun on this cultural inclusion initiative to help re-awaken the promotion and use of the Northern Tutchone language,” says Victoria Gold President & CEO John McConnell. In addition to this Northern Tutchone language initiative, in early 2015, Victoria Gold created a cultural awareness presentation: Cultural Awareness When Working Within the Traditional Territory of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun. This presentation, the first of its kind in the Yukon, is delivered to all Company employees and contractors during their orientation at site. In 2020, the orientation presentation was updated to reflect the Eagle Gold Mine’s journey to operations.

“It is very important to Victoria Gold to help our valued employees and contractors understand that they are working within the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun’s traditional territory and to be respectful of the First Nation’s lands, culture and environmental values,” continues McConnell.

Victoria Gold has produced a series of posters featuring the Northern Tutchone culture and language, including Yukon wildlife.