Not Your Average Pack-Out Part

from What's Up Yukon, May 3, 2023

PACK-OUT PART 2

screamed under the weight, but we stayed together and kept one another in good spirits.

For the first few kilometres, everything went smoothly.

In the final two kilometres, we had to pass through some lowlying, swampy habitat, and that’s when I felt the mood begin to change. Under the weight of our packs, our feet sank deeply into the spongy ground, with each step we took forward. While we were at less risk of rolling our ankles than on the sketchy hillside, this post-holing effect nearly doubled our efforts. Coincidentally, it was at this time when the last of our phones died, leaving us without music to distract us. There were no more jokes … no more laughter.

For the next two hours, none of us said a word.

Half-way through the swamp, I could feel my legs cramping up, and every muscle in my body was telling me to quit. Refusing to be the first one in the group to throw in the towel, I fought with everything I had to ignore these feelings, and I forced my mind to travel deeper into the pain zone. It wasn’t until later that night, back at camp, when everyone admitted fighting this exact same battle at this stage of the pack-out. We got a kick out of each other’s stubbornness and exchanged stories of what we were going through mentally, earlier on that day. All in all, it took us six hours to get the quarters to the lake. We hung them up by the canoe and hiked back up the hill, in the dark, to find our camp. We were exhausted.

The next morning was the third and final day of the pack-out. We woke up at sunrise and split up so that we could cover more ground. Sean and Steve carried camp down to the lake and began ferrying meat with the canoe to our pickup point. Rory and I laced up our boots and began the final journey up the mountain, to grab the head and the hide.

The last trip up the hill went smoothly. Just before reaching the kill site, we stopped and glassed the gut pile, to make sure it hadn’t attracted any predators overnight. The coast was clear. After putting the binos away, we nearly tripped over a big moose shed that was lying in the alders along the creek. We figured that it might have been from the bull that we harvested just a few seasons ago.

We used paracord to tie up the hide, and we managed to stuff it into Rory’s large mountaineering pack. I used the meat shelf on my Mystery Ranch bag to secure the moose head and antlers to my back, and without wasting any time, we set off for the lake. While my load was significantly lighter than it was the day before, hauling the giant moose rack through dense willows wasn’t easy. The antlers seemed to grab on to every bit of brush and alders that we passed, adding significant resistance. Once we reached the treeline, I had to be strategic about how I weaved through the timber. I remember empathizing with these ungulates and thinking about how hard it must be for the big bulls that have to spend most of the year walking around with all that head gear.

We were beyond relieved when we finally passed the swamp and got eyes on the lake. While descending the steep embankment to the water, I quickly realized that the moose rack projected too far off my back for me to walk forward down the steep hill. Instead, I was forced to descend backwards for the last 600 metres of the journey. Using the thick alders and trees, as holds, I did my best to repel down the 45-degree slope. Halfway down the descent, we spotted Steve and Sean paddling by in the yellow canoe. We roared at the top of our lungs, and after a few minutes we managed to get their attention. Twenty minutes later, we punched through the alders to the fringe of the lake. We made it! I’ll never forget the look on Sean and Steve’s face as Rory and I emerged from the trees. We helped the guys do the last meat run and then paddled back to set up camp at our pickup point. At the back of the lake, we cut more poles and got the meat hung up, tarping it off for one last time. We set up our more-robust Tipitent that we had stashed at the lake on day 1, and then rewarded our efforts with a round of fresh backstrap steaks. Despite our plans to stay up late and celebrate, the fatigue had finally caught up to us. Within minutes of finishing off the last steaks, we found ourselves crawling into our sleeping bags to enjoy an early night’s rest. The next morning, we woke up fresh, made a few casts and waited for pickup from our pals at Alkan Air. Once back in Whitehorse, there was still plenty of work to do. We spent the next two days butchering the moose and getting him packed away in our freezers.

There are moments from this trip that will follow me forever. Eating fresh moose backstrap with a few of my best buddies, after a rigorous three-day pack-out, in full view of the mountain that we carried it down from, was a powerful experience. When I’m lucky enough to share these moments with friends, the feeling of camaraderie, as well as the deep satisfaction that I get from being connected to my food, delivers far more than what I could get from any restaurant.

It is this feeling of a deeper, more meaningful connection to the land, as well as to the food we eat, that I believe transcends not only who we are as hunters, but as humans.

Moose are an incredible species and an important food source for people who live in the North. Having the opportunity to hunt moose in the Yukon, with an over-the-counter tag, is a privilege, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to do so. Sharing the land with, and having the opportunity to get close to, these giants is a humbling and rewarding experience. It is one that I will never get tired of.

Killing an animal is never easy. I think the more time a person spends on the land, observing and interacting with nature, the better they come to understand its complexities—the daily hardships these animals face, the intricacies of dynamic predator-prey interactions, and their struggles against the elements, which so many people are so far removed from and only ever get to witness through their bigscreen TVs, from the comfort of their living rooms.

We watched this beautiful velvet bull for three days before we went after him, observing where he slept, where and what he ate, his interactions with other moose in the valley … everything he did. Taking this magnificent bull out of the valley he called home did not come without emotional cost, and it is something I still think about today.

It is only when we eat those first few steaks and get home to process over 500 pounds of fresh, organic meat, that the means become justified. The meat from this hunt continues to feed us and our loved ones nearly two years after the harvest. While the last packages of meat will soon be gone from the freezer, and the last steaks cleaned off of our plates, the memory of this beautiful August bull will live on forever in the minds of the four of us who laboured to get him off the mountain.

If there was one thing I learned on this hunt that I could pass along to anyone hunting moose for the first time, it would be to do it under controlled circumstances. Hunting moose from boats or canoes can be a great way to get in a little deeper and away from the roads, and can make getting the meat home, safe, a lot more manageable. Even if you’re lucky enough to drop a bull right on shore, it’s still a ton of work to get them properly field dressed, into the boat and then hung up properly back at camp. Despite the fact that I have no regrets from this outing and will cherish the memories of this trip forever, it’s not the type of physical undertaking that I will go out of my way to attempt again, any time soon.

The story of this hunt will be the subject of our first film project, which we plan on airing later this year. Check us out on instagram at @YukonUnguided for updates on the launch date of our website and for more news about our upcoming video debut. Thanks for reading, and … Happy hunting! n

ART SHOWS

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.

Until May 30 Youth Roots –PhotoVoice Project Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre 39 youth from five Yukon communities involved in the Youth Roots PhotoVoice Project.

LIVE MUSIC

Wed May 3 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 May 3 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 May 4 Live Music Thursdays 7:00 PM 98 Hotel

Thu May 4 Well Played - Open Mic 7:00 PM Old fashioned drop in Open Mic - Every Thursday - Hosted by Jon Eastlander! - Show up and write down your name, players will be called up in order.

Thu May 4 Café des Voix: Makin’ May Marvellous The Guild Hall 7:30 PM Enjoy a spring evening with the melodies, harmonies and improvisations of some fine jazz tunes presented by Café des Voix. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/44gvgAn

Thu May 4 Live DJs - Thursday Throwdown 9:00 PM The Local Bar.

Sat May 6 Spring Fling – Dance & Fundraiser 7:00PM Mt Sima Dance to an amazing DJ, snack, BBQ hot dogs and a cash bar. Tickets at the door. https://bit.ly/3zE6prU

Sat May 6 Yukon Jack Leftys Well

8:00 PM Yukon Jack Playing all your rock and country favorites all night long. Doors 8pm · Music

930pm - Cover Charge. https://bit. ly/3oyODEe

Sun May 7 Jam Session with Country Josh 6:00 PM 98 Hotel https://www.whiskeyjacks.ca/

Mon May 8 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.

Mon May 8 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.

Mon May 8 Industry Night Leftys Well 8:00 PM Industry discount, music, hot dogs, games, fun all night long!

GENERAL EVENT

Until May 11 Air Yukon Theatre Nightly AIR reveals the unbelievable game-changing partnership between then rookie Michael Jordan and Nike’s fledgling basketball division. Tickets online or at the door. https:// bit.ly/3oI6DMx

Until May 14 Awaken Festival

2023 Various Locations Whitehorse

National and international showcases will be brought to Whitehorse, and for 3 weeks, a diverse variety of workshops from Spoken Word to Acting to Redefining our cultural narratives, will bring together members of our community and beyond.https://www. gwaandaktheatre.ca/awaken-festival

Until May 16 7th Annual Crocus in Focus Contest! Celebrate the coming of Spring by enjoying one of the most amazing early season flowers. Send entries to info@ riverstoridges.org or to Facebook https://bit.ly/41ayeo3

Until May 25 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 Nightly Yukon Theatre

A band of misfits must band together to save the galaxy! Tickets online or at the door. https://bit.ly/3ANafQh

Wed May 3 Multicultural Connections 11:00 AM Whitehorse Public Library Connect with other parents and caregivers, learn about different traditions and discover new library resources. Call Yoko Oda 332-1803 or email yoko.oda@ yukon.ca for more info.

Wed May 3 Anglican Holy Communion – Whitehorse 12:10

PM Christ the Church Cathedral

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

Wed May 3 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Whitehorse United Church For more info Louise 867687-7238 or Michele 867-333-6081

Wed May 3 Human Flow 5:30 Yukon Theatre Over the course of an eventful year in 23 countries, the film follows a chain of urgent human stories that stretches across the globe. Tickets online or at the door. https://bit.ly/40EpWUf

Wed May 3 Texas Hold’ Em 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For signed in members and guests. Bragging rights!

Wed May 3 Yukon Writers Festival

Opening Reception Whitehorse Public Library 6:30 PM The Yukon Writers’ Festival welcomes Kevin Chong, Paige Galette, Michael Gates, Rhiannon Russell & Joshua Whitehead

Thu May 4 Emotional Intelligence for Business Leaders and Employees Workshop NorthLight Innovation 9:00 AM A proven and practical approach to enhancing their own emotional intelligence, to improve self-awareness, increases accountability, fosters communication, and builds trusting relationships. Register online. https://bit.ly/3m2gZpB

Thu May 4 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 May 4 Anglican Thursday at the Cathedral 12:10 PM Christ the Church Cathedral Bring a lunch (Book of Alternative Services)

Thu May 4 Alpine Club of Canada

- Yukon AGM Winterlong Brewing Co. 7:00 PM Meet up, elect for the Chair position, eat some food in good company, and door prizes to be won. Discuss the past year and make plans for the next! Email accyukon@gmail.com if interested. https://bit.ly/41bpei4

Thu May 4 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 May 4 Showing Up 8:00 PM Yukon Theatre A sculptor preparing to open a new show must balance her creative life with the daily dramas of family and friends. Tickets online or at the door. https://bit. ly/3LvZJD6

Fri May 5 Tourism Reconnects

2023 MacBride Museum 5:30 PM

Join Tourism Yukon for an evening of networking and informationsharing for tourism professionals! Contact destinationmanagement@ yukon.ca or call 333-6923 for more info. Register online. https://bit. ly/3AruzX9

Fri May 5 TGIF Dinner – Members & Signed in Guests 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Tickets available the week leading up to the TGIF. Tickets are NOT for sale at the door!

Sat May 6 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 May 6 Small Business Fair 9:00 PM Yukon Small businesses unite to bring you a fun fair, browse from over 14 different vendors and support local. For more info email carolinederkatch@gmail.com.

Sat May 6 Maker MeetupsCommunity Maintenance Day

Yukonstruct Makespace 1:00 PM

For Yukonstruct members only, help us keep Makespace working well for all our members. Pitch in and meet the other members who are making this space great! https://bit. ly/3V4nULR

Sat May 6 Cribbage - Members and Signed in Guests 2:00 PM

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

Sat May 6 Small Business

Fair Yukon Inn 9:00 AM Small businesses unite to bring you a fun fair, browse from over 14 different vendors and support local. For more info email carolinederkatch@gmail. com. https://bit.ly/3A2BENE

Sat May 6 Seniors Tea Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre 10:00 AM

Whitehorse seniors are invited for tea with Whitehorse city council, choose from a morning or afternoon sitting. Register online. whitehorse. ca/play

Sat May 6 Raven - Contemporary Circus/Theatre YAC Yukon Arts Centre 4:00 PM In this thrilling and humorous blend of circus and theatre, Berlin’s all-female collective Still Hungry honestly confronts the challenges of modern motherhood. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/42tZ4bG

Sun May 7 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 May 7 Clothing Room 10:00

AM Whitehorse Church of the Nazarene Free of charge to anyone and everyone

Sun May 7 Welcome Dr. Vincent Fenga 10:00 AM Church of the Northern Apostles The Diocese of Yukon will be installing our new priest, The Rev. Dr. Vincent Fenga, to his new position as Anglican Priest of Whitehorse and Carcross. All are welcome to attend so come and welcome this new family from Zimbabwe!

Sun May 7 Whitehorse United Church Worship Service 10:30 AM a caring community of faith, based on a foundation of Biblical teaching and spiritual truth

Sun May 7 Secondhand Clothing

Bizarre 2:00 PM Whitehorse

Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Clean clothes needed and donations accepted if in good condition. Please call before dropping clothes off and for more info 633-3463.

Sun May 7 Sunday Gatherings

3:00 PM The Northern Collective Church

Mon May 8 Service Officer Meeting https://bit.ly/3Lm40ZG

Royal Canadian Legion Whitehorse 7:00 AM An invite to all Veterans, Police and First responders for the service hour at the Legion, socialise and find out what is going on for events. Call 667-2800 for more info.

Mon May 8 Canada Day Meeting https://bit.ly/443YxOf

Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 6:00 PM Learn all about organising the events of Canada Day, volunteer your time to help set up/tear down, or let us put your talents to use, contact by phone for more info.

Mon May 8 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

Mon May 8 Managed Alcohol

Program Film Screening & Panel

Discussion The Guild Hall 6:30

PM Learn what Managed Alcohol Programs (MAPs) are all about and hear from a panel of Blood Ties’ Lived Experience Advisory Group on how MAPs could benefit our community. Call 687-4548 to reserve your spot. https://bit.ly/3L0m3TN

Tues May 9 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 May 9 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 May 9 Chess Club 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles Love Chess? Want to learn? Looking for Competition? Join us!

Tues May 9 10 Card Crib 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 https://bit.ly/3oWjB5W

Tue May 9 Laser Cutter BasicsWooden Earrings Yukonstruct Makespace 6:00 PM Create your own custom wood earrings! In this beginner laser cutting and jewelrymaking workshop you will design, cut, and assemble at least 2 pairs of wood earrings. https://bit.ly/446VlBN

Tues May 9 Woodshop Orientation for Members 6:30 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Get started in the Wood shop by learning how to handle the equipment safely, and how to access and put away the gear. Participants will get hands-on experience with some of the machines.

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 for Teens 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 6685750 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.

Thu May 4 Job Search 101

4:00 PM Skookum Jim - Youth Employment Centre Workshops will guide you through building resumes and cover letters, searching for jobs, and preparing for interviews.

Sat May 6 Free Comic Book Day 2023! Titan Gaming and Collectibles https://bit.ly/41YHLyb

11:00 AM Choose up to 3 comics per person from a great selection of titles! Get your picture with Super Heroes between noon and 2pm!

Sun May 7 Floral Shadow Box

Making The Mini Makerspace 4:00 PM Learn some new skills, and create a beautiful unique paper flower shadow box to give your Mother for Mother’s Day! Register online. https://bit.ly/3UYpUFA

Mon May 8 Power Up! 4:00 PM

Yukonstruct Makespace Geared at ages 13-17, this is a chance to explore different trades and complete a series of projects over six weeks. https://bit.ly/3GwfJ4W

Tue May 9 Resume & Cover Letter

101 4:00 PM Employment Central Workshops will guide you through building resumes and cover letters, searching for jobs, and preparing for interviews.

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/bookonline.

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/tZIpdmvrTwpHNUG1Hqq0c V87HVTRByHff5U

Wed May 3 Managing Conflict

After Separation or Divorce Workshop Online 5:30 PM Learn how to renegotiate personal boundaries and develop parenting strategies. Understand the process of separation. Pre-registration is required for this workshop. To register call 456-6721 https:// yukon.ca/en/arts-and-culture/ events?page=3

ATLIN

Fridays Atlin Community Library Atlin

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

Sundays St. Martins Anglican Church

Sunday Service 10:00 AM St. Martins

Anglican Church 10:00 AM Everyone is welcome.

Tuesdays Craft Dinner 5:00 PM Atlin

Mountain Inn Craft and eat with good company, special meal discounts for crafters.

Finish an old craft or start something new!

Tuesdays 5 Mile Group (OM) 7:30 PM

Tutan Hit building Next to Centre for Culture

Call 1-250-651-7900 Ext. 315

Sat May 6 Whitehorse Community Choir

Presents – Stay With Me 7:30 PM Atlin

BC Globe Theatre Accompanied by Barry

Kitchen & Cheryl Wishart on piano, Dave Haddock on Bass, Lonnie Powell on Drums & Toby Moisey on flute. This year they are conducted by Loréne Charmetant, and C.D Saint https://bit.ly/3KPSnIO

YUKON COMMUNITIES:

Wednesdays Yukon Unity (OM) 3:00 PM

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

CARCROSS

Second Sunday of Every Month St.

Saviour’s Church Services 2:00 pm St.

Saviour Church 867-668-3129

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

Fri May 5 Michael Gates Reading in Carcross 4:30 PM Isabelle Pringle Library

Meet Michael Gates is a writer of non-fiction with a focus on the Yukon. Books available for sale cash only. Free to attend.

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) ly/3QIuxAs

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

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 (57PM) and Ages 13 to adult (7-9PM)

Tuesdays Drop-in Basketball & Soccer

5:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 5-12 (5-7PM) 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 May 3 Queer Yukon – Drop-In

11:00 AM Queer Yukon – Dawson City

Wednesday drop-in offers Direct Aid and Harm Reduction services.

Wed May 3 Drop Dance and Roll 1:30 PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture A fun and active hour practicing movement and rhythm! Totally Free! Drop-in for kids under 5 + a parent/guardian.

Wed May 3 Spring Archery 2:30 PM Robert Service School Open for grades 6 to 9. Archers will practice shooting with a recurve bow. Equipment is provided. To register, call 993-7100 or online.

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

Thu May 4 Hatha Yoga with Blackbird 5:45 PM Minto Park Register online.

Thu May 4 Multi-Sport Drop In 6:00 PM Robert Service School Free program, all children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Thu May 4 Drop In Volleyball 7:30 PM Robert Service School

Fri May 5 Queer Yukon – Drop-In 11:00 AM Queer Yukon – Dawson City Open Community Engagement hours.

Fri May 5 Cards & Conversation 12:30 PM Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 Dawson City Free! Drop-In! No registration necessary. Proof of double vaccination required for anyone ages 12+. For more info email recreation@cityofdawson.ca or call 993-7400 ext 299.

Fri May 5 Kids Show with Claire Ness 5:00 PM Dënäkär Zho – KIAC Ballroom Claire plays fresh original tunes from her awardwinning kids album “Broccoli Farm”, as well as old-time family favorites in English and French to deliver a rousing round of laughter and dance party madness.

Sat May 6 Under 5 Gym Drop-In 10:00 AM Robert Service School

Sat May 6 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 May 6 All Ages Amateur Parkour 12:00 PM Robert Service School Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Call 993-7400 ext 299 for more info.

Sat May 6 Coffee House & Open Mic Night 7:00 PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) A family friendly event, Admission by donation with all funds raised donated to a community group. Everyone is welcome to perform or simply enjoy.

Sat May 6 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 May 7 Under 5 Gym Drop-In 10:00 AM Robert Service School

Mon May 8 55+ Stretch & Strong Fitness Class 1:30 PM Minto Park A 6-week strength class for Dawsonites Call 993-7400 ext 299

Mon May 8 Drop Dance and Roll 1:30 PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture A fun and active hour practicing movement and rhythm! Totally Free! Drop-in for kids under 5 + a parent/guardian.

Mon May 8 Badminton & Pickleball 6:00 PM Robert Service School Open to all ages (children under 10 must be supervised).

Mon May 8 Adult Drop-In Basketball 7:30 PM Robert Service School Gym – Free Call 993-7400 ext 299 for more info

Mon May 9 Young Peoples Talking Circle 7:00 PM Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre

Tues May 9 Romp & Run 10:30 AM YOOP Hall Email Jen.Suttis@cdcyukon.ca for more info.

Tues May 9 Drop Dance and Roll 1:30 PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture A fun and active hour practicing movement and rhythm! Totally Free! Drop-in for kids under 5 + a parent/guardian.

Tues May 9 Hatha Yoga 5:30 PM Minto Park Improve your posture flexibility and strength. Email recreation@cityofdawson.ca

Tues May 9 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

Saturdays Public Skate 2:00 PM Faro

Recreation Centre

Saturdays Open Gym 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Unstructured activity time where the gymnasium is available to students, families, and/or community members to play pick-up sports. Call 9942375 or email recreation@faroyukon.ca for more info.

Saturdays Pickleball 1:00 PM Faro

Recreation Centre

Tuesdays & Thursdays Parent & Tot 10:00

AM Faro Recreation Centre Tuesday & Thursdays Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Tuesdays & Thursdays Kids Club 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre – Must be preregistered, for more info call 994-2375

Tuesdays Archery 6:00 PM Faro Recreation

Centre

Tuesdays Adult Floor Hockey 7:00 PM

Faro Recreation Centre May 5 – 7 Crane & Sheep Festival Town of Faro Annual festival with family friendly activities, workshops, artists markets, wildlife watching. http://faro.ca/p/crane-sheepfestival

Sat May 6 Sheep & Crane Silent Auction & Arts Market 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Unique artwork, paintings, jewelry, crafts and more.

Until May 10 Crane & Sheep Festival

Photo Contest Online Upload your photo to the Town of Faro FB and Judges will decide the winners.

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 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 3345688 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 May 6 Art in the Junction 1:00PM Haines Junction Local artisans open their studios and art spaces for drop-in visitors. Explore this creative art in the beautiful Village of Haines Junction.

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

PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

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

Sun May 7 Emergency Preparedness & Fire Smart Drop-In 12:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre We will be serving hot dogs and drinks, so bring your family to the Community Center and learn about prevention and preparedness.

OLD CROW

Sundays St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381

Wednesdays Parent and Tots 4:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Call 966-3015 for more info.

Wednesdays Adult Card Game Night

6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Wednesdays Stroller Walks 10:00 AM Kih

Tsal

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

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

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

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

SKAGWAY

Wednesdays Women’s Morning Worship

7:00 AM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway All are welcome. Part of the Alaska Presbytery and the PC U.S.A.

Wednesdays Windy Valley Babies 10:30 AM Skagway Public Library Stories, Songs, and Fun with Ms. Anna! Designed for ages 0-3.

Fridays Skagway Teen Night 6:30 PM

Skagway Public Library

Sundays Sunday School 4:00 PM First

Presbyterian Church of Skagway

Sundays Sunday Worship 10:00 AM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway

TAGISH

Wednesdays Tagish Library 12:00 PM

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

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

Wednesdays Intro to Yoga 4:15 PM Tagish Community Centre

Wednesdays Beginner and Intermediate Yoga 5:45 PM Tagish Community Centre

Wednesdays Coffee And Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre

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

Thursdays Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community LIbrary Tagish Library is an active and bright addition to our community.

What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon

Thursdays Carpet Bowling 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre

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

Saturdays Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community LIbrary Tagish Library is an active and bright addition to our community.

What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon

Mondays Tagish Butt Kickers Tagish Community Centre 11:00 AM Everyone

Welcome, Biking, Hiking, Skiing Snowshoeing, Kicksledding, Ping Pong, Pickleball, Dog Walking & Morer

Tue May 9 Tagish Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre

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

Young Explorers 3:15 PM Teslin

Centre For those who like outdoor adventure.

Public Skate 5:00 PM Teslin Lake

Parent & Tots

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) 5362932

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thu May 4 Michael Gates Reading in Watson Lake 7:00 PM Watson Lake Library Meet Michael Gates is a writer of non-fiction with a focus on the Yukon. Books available for sale cash only. Free to attend.