What's Up Yukon August 23, 2023

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WHAT’S ON APTN THIS FALL?

Coming to the Indigenous network, this fall, are three stories of survival, resilience and the journey towards reconciliation

When it launched in 1999, the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) was the first national Indigenous broadcaster in the world. Since then, the network has created an image for itself as a world leader in Indigenous programming that celebrates diversity. The nonprofit broadcaster shares stories in English, French and a variety of Indigenous languages. Nearly 10 million Canadian households engage with the network’s content, and APTN features predominantly Canadian content.

This fall, APTN aims to shine light on Indigenous resilience with three stories of survival that delve deeply into the journey towards reconciliation. The selected programs illustrate many of the historical and contemporary issues faced by Indigenous communities across Turtle Island.

Two new titles that will be featured are Little Bird, a six-part series co-produced by APTN and Crave that follows Bezhig Little Bird as she pieces together what happened during her childhood when she and her siblings were apprehended and separated during the Sixties Scoop; and Bones of Crows, a five-part series that follows Cree matriarch Aline Spears, as she confronts her past and present as a Survivor of Canada’s residential school system. Aline and her descendants fight against the ongoing impacts of systemic racism, encouraging

us to work together towards a brighter and more just future. Bones of Crows expands on the feature film of the same name also launching on APTN and its Indigenous-focused streaming service, APTN lumi, this fall.

“Both of those shows are interesting to talk about together,” said APTN Director of TV Content and Special Events, Adam Garnet Jones. “They’re both really important stories for Indigenous people and Canadians, in general. They’re huge historical stories inspired by true-life events that impact all Indigenous families in Canada.”

On September 30, in recognition of the third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR), APTN and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation will come together to produce Remembering the Children, a 90-minute commemorative gathering. The gathering will be broadcast live from Parliament Hill on the territory of the

Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation. The multilingual broadcast will serve as an opportunity for viewers to honour residential school survivors, their families, their communities and all the children who never made it home.

According to Jones, part of what APTN does is to find opportunities and ways to talk about difficult things, showing heavy subject matter in an informative light. “It’s really bringing Indigenous stories together from all over the country, with everything from news to really localized Indigenous programming, to now big-budget stories that have a global audience and global reach,” he explained of APTN’s programming and growth.

APTN will be announcing full broadcast details later this summer. To stay up to date and learn more about the network, visit aptn.ca.

“APTN has been the home of, I think, the best Indigenous content in the country since 1999,” said Jones. ■

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

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Little Bird follows Bezhig Little Bird as she pieces together what happened during her childhood, when she and her siblings were apprehended and separated during the Sixties Scoop

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WHAT’S ON AT THE YAC

The Yukon Arts Centre has an exciting new lineup of shows running in September and October

What do The Comic Strippers, Moontricks, Open Pit Theatre’s Radio Silence and Great Lake Swimmers all have in common? They’re all part of the fall programming at the Yukon Arts Centre (YAC), which features a variety of different performances, from live music to stripper parody improv.

“Every season is a puzzle,” YAC CEO Casey Prescott told What’s Up Yukon. “We have lots of community activity, which always takes priority in our calendar when it comes to dates in the theatre. Once we have those in place, we look to see which artists are touring out West and we can afford to bring up North. There is always a lot of serendipity when it comes to landing an artist for the YAC season—timing and cost play a big

role in confirming each artist for our season.”

The YAC’s fall lineup is definitely a mixed bag. Kicking things off on September 13 and 14 are The Comic Strippers, a fictitious male stripper troupe made up of some of Canada’s top improv comedians, performing a sexylarious improv comedy show that’s more funny than sexy. Next up is Moontricks on October 11. The western-Canadian duo from the Kootenay mountains mixes organic folk, roots rock and old-time blues with modern electronic production.

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Showing October 19 is Open Pit Theatre’s Radio Silence, a fictional tale that takes place in Dawson City, in the 1920s and 1940s, on the traditional territory of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in. The play features signature masks by the Wonderheads, original music by Calla Kinglit, and visuals by Rosemary Scanlon and Vashti Etzel. Finally, on October 23, the YAC stage will be graced by Toronto’s The Great Lake Swimmers. Featuring a blend of acoustic instruments, rural soundscapes, and wistful vocals, the indie-folk group is led by song-

writer/vocalist Tony Dekker, with a revolving backing band.

“We endeavor to partner with as many local and regional organizations as possible, making the series more inclusive,” said Prescott. “As an example, we are partnering this summer with DCMF, Queer Yukon and Junction Arts and Music. But, at the same time, we are also trying to find shows that intrigue community members who have never attended a YAC event. So, we must also aim to create

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a season that has something for everyone, which can be difficult when we only have a limited number of dates to work with.”

To Prescott, the best part of any season at the YAC is all of the surprises that come with a string of shows.

“Seeing audiences discover something new and get really caught up in the moment is really the best thing about live events,” he said. “They can be unpredictable and fun in unanticipated ways.”

The YAC is a staple of the Yukon’s artistic and cultural communities, but it’s not immune to challenges, and in the current economy, the difficulties can stack up. It takes work, but the YAC team is dedicated to finding ways to continue to present live performances of all kinds to Yukoners.

“I think the biggest challenge currently is inflation,” Prescott explained. “Costs are going up across the board and we have to work very proactively to find the most-efficient, clever ways to stretch our dollars to bring Yukoners the best-possible arts experience.”

Though many things in our daily lives have more or less gone back to normal since the pandemic, Prescott admits that in the Yukon and across Canada, a portion of the pre-pandemic audiences still has not returned to live theatre.

“We continue to work on helping these audiences rediscover the joy of attending a live event,” he said.

According to Prescott, to have such a well-equipped facility as the YAC, in a small community like Whitehorse, is a gift. The YAC has the capacity to welcome artists and companies from around the world, and also serves as a wonderful stage for local artists and producers to dream big for their shows, he elaborated. Whether it’s local or travelling shows being presented, though, having a plan amongst the YAC team is crucial.

“It’s all about teamwork and planning,” said Prescott. “Every show has a different wrinkle to

solve, and it is always fun to find the path towards a great performance.”

In addition to the planning, teamwork, overcoming cost obstacles, and showcasing the diversity of arts and culture within the Yukon, some key components of running a successful season at the YAC involve making sure there is enough of a mixed bag of different performances to avoid repetition, and being mindful of what other events are happening on any given night, so as not to have to compete all the time.

“Whitehorse has a pretty busy calendar, with lots of exciting events year-round, so it can be tricky to strike the right balance,” said Prescott. ■

September 13-14

Comic Strippers

yukonartscentre.com/events/the-comic-strippers

October 11

Moontricks

yukonartscentre.com/events/moontricks

October 19

Open Pit Theatre’s Radio Silence

yukonartscentre.com/events/opent-pit-theatre-radio-silence

October 24

Great Lake Swimmers

yukonartscentre.com/events/the-great-lake-swimmers

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TRAVELLING WITH A BABY: PART 1

much easier. The security people brought the stroller through while I carried Maverick through the security gates. They scanned everything and it went very fast. We figured this must be because Whitehorse is so small. But no! In Victoria, on our way back, we got to go through the priority line and everyone made the previously burdensome security process much easier.

On the plane

Our first flight was, of course, with the fabulous Air North, so it

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September! So we needed to use domestic travel as an opportunity for a trial run, to adapt with our baby.

First steps

Living in the Yukon without any family certainly makes things difficult when taking care of a newborn. As the saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Well, the village is our friends. That makes it difficult because friends have no “biological obligation” to take care of a baby and they generally would rather enjoy the short, hot summer days of the Yukon.

So, at six weeks old, we decided to visit my husband Ryan’s family on Vancouver Island.

We had barely left the house with our little noisemaker, Maverick, so the idea of going on a plane to another place seemed rather daunting. However, it was necessary. Why? Because we’re even crazier and heading to Australia in

Check flying regulations! Did you know that having a baby basically means you get to take way more stuff than normal (and even liquids) through security? Yes, that’s right, liquids! We double-checked and because your baby needs to eat, you’re allowed to bring liquids. Since Maverick is formula fed, we made sure to have enough bottles made.

What’s even more amazing is that you can bring your stroller through security, right up to the plane, and it is put in a special compartment, so when you come off the flight, it’s waiting for you. This makes things so much easier to transport your immobile little one around after the security check-in.

When we arrived at security in Whitehorse, we were dreading it but everyone made it so

was a rather fantastic flight. However, every airline allows infants under two years old to sit on your lap. This often means you get preferred seating, so you call and get a good seat! On the plane, we got on first, which meant all our bags could fit above us—another advantage of having a baby.

Our biggest fear was him screaming the entire flight. I mean, I’ve been on a 15-hour flight next to a baby screaming, and it is awful. So we planned his bottles during takeoff and landing, to allow him to pressurize his

✔ ID: Bring your little one’s ID (birth certificate or passport).

✔ Sucking: Bring something for them to suck on (pacifier or bottle).

✔ Access: Have a stroller that can pack under the plane (a second-hand or inexpensive one, in case it gets banged around).

✔ Car seat: Don’t expect car seats to be available (bring one with you). Our stroller has a car-seat insert.

✔ Diapers: Bring a diaper bag that fits under your seat (for quick changes in tiny bathroom stalls).

✔ Apologize: to whoever is stuck sitting next to you!

Ask to meet the pilot!

I remember doing meeting the pilot as a kid, going to New Zealand, and it is the coolest thing your little one can do.

ears. And it worked! He ate as the plane took off, slept on the plane and then ate on the way down. Hurrah!

Either we are the best parents ever or our future international flights will be awful … most likely the latter.

Overall, travelling with a baby isn’t as bad as you think. We’ve been told when they can run around that it gets challenging. But before we get that far, look out for part 2 (when we go on 15-hour flights to Fiji and Australia). ■

Yukon

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THE ROCK THROWERS

What to learn from these actions: sasquatch do not like people intruding upon their area of activities and would do whatever it takes to let the intruders know, much like us humans would.

intruders

Here are a couple of examples:

In June of 1974, two young lads, one 15 years of age; and his brother, 17, were fishing at a local Whitehorse pond, the Pumphouse Lake, in the early evening. Having caught a few trout, they decided to paddle their homemade raft back to its mooring and head back home.

As they were tying their raft to a tree, a large rock came flying by, landing in the water with a big splash just a couple of metres from them. Then another one came by and the older kid was getting angry by then and yelled, “There are people fishing here, stop fooling around!” (thinking it was a person playing a joke on them).

Another rock was thrown by them, at about the same time, so the older kid ran up the bank, some 10 metres high, ready to face the rock thrower, but as he got to the top no one was there. However, he could smell a strong, eye-watering odour akin to a wet grizzly, as he explained to me.

Movement could be seen in the nearby pine forest, but no clear observation of the movement maker. Not wanting to frighten his younger brother, he yelled, “It’s going to rain soon, hurry up!”

They then walked quickly back to their car, which was parked

by the gate of the access road. During their walk, a distance of 300 metres, some bipedal sounds were heard in the bush to their right. Upon arriving at the car, they quickly loaded their gear and started driving home.

They did not get more than three metres when a tall, huge, black-haired sasquatch crossed the road directly in front of them, stopping for a second and clearly looking at the kids, as if to convey a message of sorts … Do not come back

In the summer of 2015, the older brother contacted me, while visiting Whitehorse, and took me to the location to explain his 1974 encounter with the “wildman.”

During my investigation, I found out there had been two other sasquatch sightings (within a three-kilometre radius of Pumphouse Lake) that others had witnessed.

Even though I had been around that area for many years, mostly fly fishing around this small lake and hiking the trails, I had never experienced any occurrences that were possibly related to sasquatch activity.

Another rock-throwing occur-

rence took place on Teslin Lake in July of 2013.

A Tlingit First Nation couple (from Teslin) decided to go fishing for lake trout. They put their boat in the water mid-morning and spent a few hours fishing; then, just past noon, they decided to pull ashore and have a bite to eat. They located a small, sandy beach on the northeast side, just past Morley Bay, which looked like a good spot to land as it offered protection from the wind. However, as they were just about ready to land, a volley of rocks came flying their way, mostly of medium size, about the size of softballs, they judged, coming from the cliff to their right, which they estimated to be about 10 metres high. The couple could see two or three humanlike creatures on top of the cliff—creatures they identified as sasquatch.

Not the expected reception

… These same beings were also yelling at them, along with other yells coming from across the lake at a distance of at least two kilometres, as they later mentioned to me during my investigation.

They backed off in their boat, as fast as they could, and went

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During my investigation in the summer of 2014, I landed at the same beach and spent some time looking around for signs of activity. I installed cameras in specific locations for three days, but nothing of interest was photographed. My plan is to return this summer. ■

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By all indications, the sasquatch would protect their area of activity by throwing rocks and other items in the direction of

farther down the lake to a morehospitable beach.

The rock-throwing location at Pumphouse Lake on Fish Lake Road

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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.

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!

Fri Aug 25 Dinner & Dance Atlin Globe Theatre 6:30 PM Get in a night out, with dinner and dance! Tickets at the door or online http://cuts2.com/zaVLo

Tue Aug 29 & Sept 5 5 Mile Group (O) 7:00 PM Tutan Hit Building For more info call 250-7695 Ext 108

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

Sundays Public Swim 2:00 & 6:00 PM Carcross Pool

Mondays - Thursday Public Swim 1:00 & 4:00 PM Carcross Pool

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

CARMACKS

Wednesdays Toddler Time & Indoor

Soccer/Learn to Play 10:00 AM

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Wednesdays Teen Movie Night 7:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Complex

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Thursdays Family Movie Night 7:00 PM

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Saturdays Rock Wall Drop-In 12:00 PM

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Saturdays Laser Tag Battles 6:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Complex Ages 6-11 6PM, Ages 12-18 7:30 PM Sundays

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Mondays & Wednesdays Rock Wall Drop-In 3:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Complex

Mondays Drop-in Basketball 5:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Complex Ages 5-12 (5-7PM) and Ages 13 to adult (79PM)

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

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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

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Wed Aug 23 & 30 Lane Swim & Parent and Tot 7:30 AM, 12:30 & 4:00 PM Dawson City Pool

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Wed Aug 23 & 30 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.

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Thu Aug 24 & 31 Lane Swim & Parent and Tot 7:30 AM & 12:30 PM Dawson City Pool

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Fri Aug 25 & Sep 1 Lane Swim & Parent and Tot 12:00 & 3:30 PM Dawson City Pool

Fri Aug 25 Dawson Summer Concert Series - Gordie Tentrees 12:00 PM Dawson City Waterfront A free lunchtime music series that takes place each Friday. Come out and enjoy the music all summer long.

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Fri Aug 25 & Sep 1 Public Swim 1:30 PM Dawson City Pool

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Fri Aug 25 Tombstone Territorial Park Geology Weekend 5:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre Dive deep into the elements of our earth with hands-on geology activities with the Tombstone interpretation center and staff.

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Sat Aug 26 & Sun Aug 27 Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Fall General Assembly 8:00 AM Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Community Hall Open to all Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Citizens. All meals are provided. Live-streamed or in person.

Sat Aug 26 & Sep 2 Hän Ghả Chukėt Träätätsey Artist Market 11:00 AM Front Street Picnic Shelter

Sat Aug 26 & Sep 2 Drop-In Walking Group 12:00 PM Robert Service School

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Sat Aug 26 & Sep 2 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 Aug 27 & Sep 3 Under 5 Gym

Drop-In 10:00 AM Robert Service School

Sun Aug 27 & Sep 3 Lane Swim & Parent and Tot 10:00 AM Dawson City Pool

Sun Aug 27 & Sep 3 Public Swim 11:30 AM & 3:00 PM Dawson City Pool

Sun Aug 27 & Sep 3 Aquafit 2:00 PM Dawson City Pool

Mon Aug 25 & Sep 4 Lane Swim & Parent and Tot 7:30 AM & 12:00 PM Dawson City Pool

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Mon Aug 25 & Sep 4 55+ Stretch & Strong Fitness Class 1:30 PM Minto Park A 6-week strength class for Dawsonites Call 993-7400 ext 299

Mon Aug 25 & Sep 4 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 Aug 25 & Sep 4 Youth Softball Grades 4-7 5:30 PM Minto Park To register call 993-7400 x 299

Mon Aug 25 & Sep 4 Badminton & Pickleball 6:00 PM Robert Service School Open to all ages (children under 10 must be supervised).

Mon Aug 25 & Sep 4 Handbuilding Pottery Drop-in 6:30 PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture KIAC Classroom (enter via backdoor)

Mon Aug 25 & Sep 4 Young Peoples Talking Circle 7:00 PM Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre

Tues Aug 26 & Sep 5 Romp & Run 10:30 AM YOOP Hall Email Jen.Suttis@ cdcyukon.ca for more info.

Tues Aug 26 & Sep 5 Lane Swim & Parent and Tot 12:30 PM Dawson City Pool cont’d on page 9

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HEAR! HEAR! LISTEN UP!

Hearing-impaired spouse: “You’re mumbling. I can’t hear any birds. The music is too loud … can you repeat that again?!”

Non-hearing-impaired spouse:

“The TV is so loud I can’t sleep! You’re not paying attention. How come you don’t want to go to movies or plays or concerts anymore?”

Do any of these responses sound familiar? These were the kinds of comments that often occurred between my spouse and I, prior to his hearing assessment and his purchase of hearing aids. It was frustrating for both of us and often led to miscommunication and mis-

Many Canadians, ages 40 to 79, are unaware that they have hearing loss. If you’re over 65, chances are you have (or know someone who has)

hearing loss. According to Statistics Canada, 77 per cent of Canadians aged 60 to 69 have some kind of hearing loss. This increases to 94 per cent for those who are 70 to 79 years old.

According to the Canadian Medical Association and the National Institute on Aging, some signs of hearing loss include the following:

• Difficulty hearing other people clearly or misunderstanding what they say, especially in crowded or noisy surroundings such as restaurants or while talking on the phone

• Difficulty following conversations and needing to ask people to speak up, to slow down or to repeat themselves

• Avoiding social gatherings such as parties or group dinners

• Listening to the TV, radio or music at a volume much higher than what other people need

• Difficulty hearing birds or knowing the direction that sounds are coming from

• Difficulty hearing certain sounds (not just your partner’s voice or children’s voices or higherpitched voices)

• Difficulty hearing the speaker or a performer at meetings and live performances (even when there is a microphone)

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• Thinking that people are mumbling

• Feeling stressed, irritable or fatigued from having to concentrate while listening

If you notice some of these signs, it is important to get your hearing assessed by a hearingcare professional and to talk to your doctor.

It has been found that older adults with hearing loss have a greater risk of developing dementia than those with normal hearing. Their cognitive abilities, such as memory and concentration, decline faster. It has also been found that older people who can’t hear well may become depressed or withdraw from others. They may feel frustrated or embarrassed if they are unable to understand what is being said. Others may think that the person with the hearing problem is intentionally ignoring them, being uncooperative or is confused. This can result in further isolating the person and making them feel lonely.

The following are some tips suggested by the National Institute on Aging, for talking with someone who has hearing loss:

• Face the person and speak clearly, maintaining eye contact. People may lip read to help them to understand better. (I confess that I would ask my husband a question from my office while he was sitting in the living room. He got to the point where he would respond to the question that he heard, which

would result in me coming into the living room and asking “What did you say?” He often had a ridiculous response, which made no sense. He trained me to no longer shout questions from another room, opting for face-to-face conversations.)

• Don’t hide your mouth, eat, or chew gum while speaking

• Speak naturally, not too quickly, and slightly louder than normal, but don’t shout

• Repeat yourself, if necessary, rewording if necessary

• Find a quiet place to talk, or try to reduce the background noise, especially in restaurants and social gatherings. (It is difficult to find restaurants that have quiet corners, but we have asked servers to turn down the music or move us to a different table.)

• Find a place with good lighting, so the person can see your face and gestures

• Try to limit to one person speaking at a time

• Avoid multitasking: don’t clatter pots, dishes and cutlery while talking

• You may need to ask the person wearing hearing aids, with a hearing impairment, to talk more loudly, as they may think they are talking loudly enough since their own voice is amplified in their head

Good hearing plays a major role in maintaining your quality of life and overall physical and mental health. It can get tiring for both parties at times. Just remember that, overall, patience is the key. Listen up! ■

The Best Things in Life are… Rescued!

Meet Lexi!

Meet Hoots! He’s a 6-year-old German Shepherd Cross.

Hoots is one of the biggest sweethearts you will ever meet. He loves to get attention and will reciprocate the adoration right back to you.

He loves to play in the water, play with a ball, or play chase around the yard. He likes his treats, which will make training a bit easier.

Meet

Rottweiler.

She is highly treat motivated, which bodes well for training, and she’s gentle when she takes the treats from you. Lexi puts on a performance for her food, she starts to do the two-step and dances around waiting for her dinner.

If you are interested in adopting Hoots or Lexi, 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 them. Note: Please submit only 1 application, noting your first choice.

It has been found that older adults with hearing loss have a greater risk of developing dementia

GREY

MATTERS

Lillian Nakamura Maguire, a retired rural Whitehorse resident, enjoys writing plays, personal essays and haiku, and exploring other creative expressions.

between my spouse and I, was understanding.

SEASONAL RECIPES

SOY AND GINGER TROTTERS

If you’ve never had trotters, you’re in for a treat. Pigs feet have lots of bits of tendon, meat and skin that snake each bite a bit different. This simple marinade makes the most of the trotters’ unique texture and gives them a bright, sweet and savoury flavor. Serves 4.

Ingredients:

1 inch ginger, grated

4 garlic cloves, chopped

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup soy sauce

1 1/2 Tbsp. black pepper

1 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar

1 Tsp toasted sesame oil

1 kg chopped trotters

344 ml (1 can) beer, or water

Toasted sesame seeds, to garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine ginger, garlic, sugar, soy, black pepper, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil and trotters in a bowl and let sit for 30 minutes, or ideally overnight. Place the marinated trotters and beer in a pressure cooker and cook under high pressure for 90 minutes. Let the cooker depressurize naturally.

2. Allow the trotters to cool slightly then serve on steamed white rice topped with sesame seeds. ■

Soy and Ginger Trotters

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

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Yukon’s Grassroots

Do we care anymore that the substance use health emergencies are still continuing? Since early 2022, there have been several opioid crisis emergencies declared throughout the Yukon. There were no boundaries. People have died from overdoses in Copper Ridge, Riverdale, 405 Alexander, Mayo, Old Crow, and Carcross.

If we do care, what will it take to have more people stepping in to help curb the devastating toll it’s still taking on all Yukoners, directly and indirectly? And if we want to help, where do we start?

Those are the questions I’ve been asking myself about this complicated situation for several years now. The only way I could find answers was to educate myself and connect with people actually doing the work, not just talking about doing it. In the advocacy work I have done since my own homelessness in 2018, I realized how homelessness, the pain of trauma, and addictions are very interrelated. This was confirmed again at a June 8th gathering I participated in with concerned business leaders and knowledge holders. There, Jeremy Jones (CEO of Triple J’s Canna Space) gave an informative and heart-felt presentation that can be summed up as “addictions result from unresolved trauma and pain.”

The theme of this year’s International Overdose Awareness Day is “Recognizing Those People Who Go Unseen”. To me, the key words here are PEOPLE and UNSEEN. People struggling with, and even dying from addictions are not numbers or objects or projects. They are human beings, who, according to extensive research (including by Vancouver-based Dr. Gabor Maté) need love, care, help and understanding, without judgment or stigma.

People from all walks of life, including all levels of municipal, territorial, federal and Yukon First Nations governments, NGOs, business owners, health care workers, youth as well as those who have recovered from or are still living with addictions themselves are looking for solutions. We’ve held conferences, forums, focus groups, one-on-one meetings, and Sacred Fires. As people gathered, many ideas, micro-solutions, and projects were discussed, and important connections were made. With the right nurturing, this can grow into a movement that can change our Yukon community from a grassroots level. One thing is clear, we must do more and faster. The 44 people that gathered in early June concluded that we needed to focus on education and the power of human connection and care. Many committed

August 31st 10:30 am to 2 pm

Blood Ties 6189 6th Ave

Join Blood Ties, LEAG, and CYFN for an event in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day

The event will begin at 10:30 am with a support circle, education and art memorial project at Blood Ties. This will be followed by a walk at 12:00 pm leading to the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre where a sacred fire will be hosted.

Naloxone training, resources, education and food will be available throughout the event.

August 31st

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Grassroots Movement

Levins 2023

to helping fuel a healthier community by informing themselves, connecting more openly with others, and attending events like the one on August 31st with Blood Ties Four Directions and CYFN (Council of Yukon First Nations) to show our support. We need to continue growing, in whatever way we can, the momentum that has started in the Yukon.

Three areas need our immediate attention for us to get through this. First, we need our governments to invest in societal systemic change. That’s very hard work, which is why we are not asking them to do it alone. Today, more than ever, there are people ready to dive deep in partnership. Suffering is helped by relationships, not transactions. Second, we need to more heavily resource those in our community who are doing harm reduction work such as Blood Ties. Finally, we need everyone to learn more about this situation so myths and misunderstandings are cleared up, which will in turn decrease stigmas. These stigmas are keeping us from clearly seeing and focusing on solutions that will lead to a healthy and thriving Yukon community.

What is YOUR part in this? How will you contribute to something larger than you - this growing grassroots movement - on behalf of all of us?

If you want to

- connect with this growing ripple movement,

- get more information, and

- find out more about how you can help with the overdose crisis, you can

- sign up for a grassroots newsletter at bit.ly/Crisisinfo,

- reach out to your local government officials, and

- connect with local “boots on the ground” NGOs such as Blood Ties Four Directions.

Let’s Get Ready for #iOAD23

#End OVERDOSE

Graphic recording from the June 8, 2023 Business & Knowledge Holder Gathering. Artist Esther Bordet

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ACTIVE LISTINGS

Wed Aug 23 & 30 Ladies

Kickboxing 12:05 PM Eight Days

Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout.

Wed Aug 23 & 30 Zumba 6:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online Wed Aug 23 & 30 Bike Park Days 5:30 PM Mt. Sima Join us for downhill shredding in July & August. Register online BBQ available.

Wed Aug 23 & 30 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 Aug 23 & 30 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

Thu Aug 24 & 31 Insanity Live 6:00 AM Rotary Park Incinerate fat and calories in 50 minutes with the ultimate cardio-conditioning program that is tailored to ALL fitness levels. Call/text 335-4281 for more info.

Thu Aug 24 & 31 Lunchtime

Fitness Classes 12:00 PM Northern Strength Academy Tuesdays classes are more resistance and strength focused and Thursday classes more HIIT cardio. Drop in & passes are available. https://bit.ly/3oiTBVz

Thu Aug 24 & 31 Zumba 6:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online

Thu Aug 24 & 31 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 Aug 25 & Sep 1 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

Fri Aug 25 2023 Whitehorse Water Rodeo 5:30 PM Rotary Centennial Bridge Celebration & showcase of whitewater paddling through a series of friendly competitions, with BBQ and Beer Garden at the YCKC Bins (5 Selkirk St) to wrap up another great YCKC season.

Sat Aug 26 & Sep 2 Bike Park

Days 1:00 PM Join us for downhill shredding in July & August. Register online BBQ available.

Sun Aug 27 & Sep 3 Insanity Live – Beginner 6:00 PM The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre 8 week series, drop-in or register online https://bit.ly/3SyoqAL

Mon Aug 28 & Sep 4 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 Aug 28 Takhini Salt Flats Walk 5:30 PM Yukon Conservation Officer Services See rare plants and unique mineralization in the Takhini valley with plant enthusiast and biologist Bruce Bennett. http:// cuts2.com/rzqxw

Mon Aug 28 & Sep 4 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.

Mon Aug 28 & Sep 4 Lunchtime

Fitness Classes 12:00 PM Northern Strength Academy Tuesdays classes are more resistance and strength focused and Thursday classes more HIIT cardio. Drop in & passes are available. https://bit.ly/3oiTBVz

Tue Aug 29 & Sep 5 Insanity Live 6:00 AM Rotary Park Incinerate fat and calories in 50 minutes with the ultimate cardio-conditioning program that is tailored to ALL fitness levels. Call/text 335-4281 for more info.

Tue Aug 29 & Sep 5 Salsa and Bachata – Beginner and Intermediate Classes 7:30 PM Heart of Riverdale Community Centre A fun and person-centered 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

Fri Sep 1 – 3 Canadian XCM Mountain Bike Championship Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre Mountain bike athletes from across Canada will be looking to secure Canadian titles in the CrossCountry Marathon (XCM) discipline. The first person to cross the line will be awarded the coveted Maple Leaf Jersey and will become the new Canadian Champion.

Tue Sep 5 Red Fish, Blue Fish 6:00 PM Yukon Conservation Officer Services A visit to Scout Lake with fisheries biologists to talk about and see Kokanee Salmon in their spawning colours. http://cuts2. com/EKCYQ

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.

Monday to Friday AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM 305

Wood St. Captain Martin House

Fridays Search the Realm - Tarot Card Readings 9:15 AM to 11:15 AM. Baked Cafe. To book appointments, emails: treasurebooksyxy@gmail.com

Wed Aug 23 & 30 Greenhouse

Yoga 5:30 AM Decora Immerse yourself in nature’s embrace as you flow through yoga poses in our temperature fluctuating greenhouse. Register by email gatherings@decorainc.ca

Wed Aug 23 & 30 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 Aug 23 & 30 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/yoga-classes

Wed Aug 23 & 30 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 6672693 for more info.

Wed Aug 23 & 30 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 336-0795 or email ante. tokic@yukon.ca

Wed Aug 23 & 30 Arka

Brotherhood: Men’s Circle 6:30PM A weekly, confidential, structured space where we support ourselves and each other to move beyond self-sabotaging behaviors and self-limiting beliefs, find our edge and grow beyond our comfort zones, and connect to our best selves. More info: mjvernon@gmail. com 335-2496

Wed Aug 23 & 30 Narcotics

Anonymous Meetings 7:00 PM

Inclusion Yukon

Wed Aug 23 & 30 Overeaters

Anonymous Meeting 7:30 PM Overeaters Anonymous For more information contact oayukon@ gmail.com for more information

Wed Aug 23 & 30 No Puffin Big Book Study (C, A) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral (Hellaby Hall)

Wed Aug 23 & 30 Porter Creek

Step Meeting (C) 8:00 PM Our Lady of Victory

Thu Aug 24 & 31 Greenhouse

Yoga 7:00 AM Decora Immerse yourself in nature’s embrace as you flow through yoga poses in our temperature fluctuating greenhouse. Register by email gatherings@decorainc.ca

Thu Aug 24 & 31 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 Aug 24 & 31 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 Aug 24 & 31 KDCC Walking with Our Sisters Sewing Group 5:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre.

Thu Aug 24 & 31 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

Thu Aug 24 & 31 Polar Group (O, A) 7:30 PM 311 Elliott St. & 4th Ave. Held in person or on zoom, Zoom ID 251-363-5766, call 778-907-2701 for more info.

Fri Aug 25 & Sep 1 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 Aug 25 & Sep 1 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 Aug 25 & Sep 1 Yukon Unity Group (O) 1:30 PM Online Zoom ID 482-518-9588 PC 334796 call 778907-2971 for more info.

Fri Aug 25 & Sep 1 Community Kitchen 4:00 PM 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.

Fri Aug 25 & Sep 1 Narcotics

Anonymous Meetings 7:00 PM Yukon Employees Union

Fri Aug 25 & Sep 1 Whitehorse

Group (C, A) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral

Sat Aug 26 & Sep 2 Detox Meeting

(O, A) 1:00 PM 609 Steele St.1:00 PM

Sat Aug 26 & Sep 2 Yukon Unity

Group (O) 1:00 PM Online Zoom ID

482-518-9588 PC 334796 call 778907-2971 for more info.

Sat Aug 26 & Sep 2 Hospital Meeting 7:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral

Sun Aug 27 & Sep 3 Detox Meeting (O, A)1:00 PM 609 Steele St.

Sun Aug 27 & Sep 3Yukon Unity

Group 1:00 PM Online By zoom –Zoom ID 482-518-9588 PC 334796

For more info call 778-907-2971

Sun Aug 27 & Sep 3 Narcotics

Anonymous Meetings 7:00 PM Inclusion Yukon

Sun Aug 27 & Sep 3 Hospital

Meeting (O, A) 7:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral (Hellaby Hall)

Mon Aug 28 Greenhouse Yoga 7:00 AM Decora Immerse yourself in nature’s embrace as you flow through yoga poses in our temperature fluctuating greenhouse. Register by email gatherings@decorainc.ca

Mon Aug 28 & Sep 4 Live And Online Kundalini Yoga 8:00 AM

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

Mon Aug 28 & Sep 4 Life Ahead (O, A) 7:00 PM 509 Hanson St. Held in person or by zoom – ID 251-3635766, call 778-907-2701 for more info.

Mon Aug 28 & Sep 4 New Beginnings Group (O, A) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral (Hellaby Hall)

Mon Aug 28 & Sep 4 AA New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral

Tue Aug 28 & Sep 5 Greenhouse

Yoga 7:00 AM Decora Immerse yourself in nature’s embrace as you flow through yoga poses in our temperature fluctuating greenhouse. Register by email gatherings@ decorainc.ca

Tue Aug 29 & Sep 5 The Prenatal Lunch Network 12:00 PM NVD Place (Old Canadian Tire Building) A free prenatal lunch network. Each week will feature a different activity. https://bit.ly/42yV21Q

Tue Aug 29 & Sep 5 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 Aug 29 Diabetes Wellness

Series: Part 1 CCSP Chronic Conditions Support Program Learn from a variety of diabetes specialists including a registered nurse, pharmacist, dietitian and exercise specialist. http://cuts2.com/hktGo

Tue Aug 29 & Sep 5 Ugly Ducklings Group (O,A) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Held in person or by zoom – ID 251-363-5766, call 778-9072701 for more info.

Tue Aug 29 & Sep 5 TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) 8:00 PM 100 25 Firth Rd Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight? Join us! Every Wednesday morning. Call or text 867334-1725 for more details

Tue Aug 29 & Sep 5 Yoga by Amber

7:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A yoga class that is for all levels and abilities, register online.

Tue Aug 29 & Sep 5 AA

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

Tue Aug 29 & Sep 5 Yoga with Barbara 10:00 AM Whitehorse United Church Use side door All Levels Yoga. Email bfraingower@gmail.com

Thu Aug 31 Diabetes Wellness Series: Part 2 CCSP Chronic Conditions Support Program Learn from a variety of diabetes specialists including a registered nurse, pharmacist, dietitian and exercise specialist http://cuts2.com/hktGo

Fri Sept 22 The Power of the Mind. 7-8:30PM at the United Church. How to transform adversity in troubled times. A public talk and book launch with Tibetan Buddhist monk Khentrul Lodrö T’hayé Rinpoche.

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STEWARDSHIP OF THE LAND

This summer, during the height of the Alberta spring wildfires, I landed at the Edmonton airport in a thick haze of smoke

The smoke was so thick you could not see other planes across the tarmac, or even planes parked at other gates. The outbreak of forest fires, so early in the spring, has led to many politicians and journalists using the term unprecedented to describe the scope of the wildfires. It’s true that the fires this year are early and are already huge, but the use of the term unprecedented may obscure the fact that this scenario has been predicted for decades by climate change research and by problematic colonial wildfiresuppression policies. In addition, the term unprecedented obscures the potential to prevent so much suffering, by changes to how we manage fires and mitigate climate change.

Although wildfires are natural and are an important ecosystem process, their intensity and frequency has been increasing rapidly in recent decades.

I think many of us can attest to how it feels, every year, when fires dominate the summer news. Since the 1980s, the extent of the area burned by wildfires has increased across North America, and each year, the peak fire season is shifting to earlier in the year. Large volumes of research have concluded that climate change has led to warmer springs, longer summer dry seasons, drier soils and drier vegetation. Earlier spring melting and reduced snowpack has contributed to less summertime moisture. Furthermore, research conducted here in the Yukon has shown that the ecological aftermath of wildfires is becoming more unpredictable, with dramatic changes to habitat following successive fires (see Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: pnas.org/doi/ epdf/10.1073/pnas.2024872118).

Many researchers (including Dr. Mike Flannigan, the Science Direc-

tor of the Canadian Partnership for Wildland Fire Science [Canada Wildfire] located at the University of Alberta) have studied fire for over 30 years and have consistently concluded that we can expect more and more wildfires in the future. Dr. Flannigan’s research predicts that the number of dry, windy days that exacerbate wildfire conditions will increase by 50 per cent in Western Canada, but that Eastern Canada could expect a 200 to 300 per cent increase

(see “Environmental Research Letters”: iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/aa5835/

pdf). If we turn our attention to the fires burning in Québec, we can see more real-time evidence of those climate shifts.

The role of climate change is further exacerbated by our firemanagement and -suppression policies. Canada spends approximately $1 billion, per year (see asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/wildfiresat/), suppressing wildfires in

DID YOU KNOW...

Canada—yet there is little investment in wildfire risk-reduction policies. Prior to European settlement, many Indigenous nations systematically used fire as a critical tool for forest maintenance: today, that set of tools is referred to as Indigenous Fire Stewardship (IFS). Although Indigenous Peoples have maintained fire-management practices for millennia, there are significant barriers to re-engaging with those practices within current government policies (from FACETS, a multidisciplinary open-access science journal: facetsjournal.com/doi/10.1139/ facets-2021-0074). Furthermore, those policies that make efforts to emulate natural fire regimes but don’t acknowledge the role of Indigenous fire-management techniques as natural. The lack of engagement with these traditional management methods further perpetuates the uneven harms associated with uncontrolled wildfires (see “Engaging Science, Technol-

The Inspiration for What’s Up Yukon’s logo

ogy, and Society”: estsjournal. org/index.php/ests/article/ view/429/323), as Indigenous communities living in close proximity to forests are at the highest risk of being impacted from wildfires. Now those communities are faced with the increased risk of fires from climate change.

Many communities and researchers are now calling on governments to allow and support IFS. This is a fundamental shift from western forms of fire management that not only emphasize fire suppression but that also emphasize the preservation of a certain view of a forest as a uniform and mature stand. The term cultural burns is often used to describe prescribed burns used to maintain the health of an ecosystem and to reduce fuel sources in a forest. Recent ecological research has pointed to the success of cultural burns for increasing biodiversity, by increasing the variability of light in a forest and

by creating complex soil conditions. Many First Nations are now in the process of developing pilot programs and planning groups to begin to reintegrate IFS on their territories.

So, is it unprecedented if we know that climate change is rapidly increasing the intensity and frequency of wildfires and that, as a community, we refuse to acknowledge that prior to European settlement, consistent and deliberate action was taken to mitigate fire risk? I would say that these fires are both precedented and predictable and are another example of colonial regulatory policies and the lack of necessary emissions reductions. It is time we acknowledge that the human and financial cost of the business-as-usual approach is too high and that we need to make fundamental changes in our approach to wildfires.

The house in the What’s Up Yukon logo was our very first o ce and is a famous structure in Whitehorse. It’s actually a photocopy from a sketch on a napkin of the Log Skyscraper. Follow

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Although wildfires are natural and are an important ecosystem process, their intensity and frequency has been increasing rapidly in recent decades

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column with Scott Dudiak

Scott Dudiak is a Whitehorse-based biologist and sustainability advocate. Scott hopes to shift narratives away from environmental doom and towards community agency for change. Until we have time machines, it’s the environmental actions we take today that will benefit our community tomorrow. He is inordinately fond of beetles and other overlooked creatures that sustain our human communities.

YUKON FIRST NATIONS WILDFIRE is proud to present the

Warrior Program!

Are you a youth in the Yukon aged between 16-30 and interested in exploring career/employment options for long term success? Have you had trouble identifying employment opportunities that help foster your overall wellbeing and mental health? Are you a Yukon business owner interested in creating positive opportunities for Yukon youth to achieve success? The Warrior Program may be exactly what you are looking for! To get a better idea of what the warrior program is about, check out the video of our first offering below!

To learn more, please visit our website at yukonfirstnationswildfire.ca/warrior-program, send us a message and a team member will reach out with more information as soon as possible!

YOUTH TODAY, LEADERS TOMORROW.

UPCOMING OFFERINGS: FALL 2023 AND SPRING 2024

If you are interested in participating in the program, get in touch and apply today. Space is limited with our first offering nearly full, reach out before it’s too late!

CONTACT US BY VISITING OUR WEBSITE NOTED ABOVE OR BY: Sean Charbonneau, Director of Programs and Development 867-333-9547 (c) 867-667-7258 (w) sean@yfnw.ca

*The Warrior Program is available to any youth aged 16-30 residing in the Yukon.

BEAT THE HEAT 2023

Become

Earn Certificates:

☛ Standard First Aid/CPR-C

☛ Wildfire Suppression Training (S-131 Equivalency)

☛ Wildland Firefighter Type II Crew Member

☛ ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System

☛ ROC-A: Restricted Radio Operator Certificate

☛ Transport of Dangerous Goods - Aeronautical

☛ WHMIS

☛ Basic Chainsaw Maintenance & Operation

☛ Rotor Wing Operations Training And more!

Workplace Sexual Harassment : There’s No Excuse

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

The next intake for Arts Fund and Touring Artist Fund is September 15, 2023

Arts Fund supports group projects in literary, visual and performing arts that foster creative development and engage public participation.

Touring Artist Fund supports professional artists, ensembles and companies to present their work outside Yukon. This fund also currently supports tours within Yukon.

There are four deadlines per year: 15th of March, June, September and December. The application form and guidelines are available on our website. Applicants are encouraged to consult an Arts Advisor before applying.

phone: 867-667-8789 artsfund@yukon.ca yukon.ca/en/arts-and-culture @insideyukon

WHITEHORSE EVENTS

Gettinghome safeshouldn’t beagamble.

DON’TDRIVE IMPAIRED.

ART SHOWS

Until Aug 25 The Forgetting by Suzanne Paleczny YAC Yukon Arts Centre Gallery Whitehorse based artist, Suzanne Paleczny navigates the impacts of her parents’ dementia, she explores the fluid nature of memory, and the importance of memory in the making of the self through the construction of a personal narrative. https://shorturl.at/yFSZ7

Until Aug 25 The Nahanni by Neil Graham YAC Yukon Arts Centre Gallery A Whitehorse-based painter, takes us on a voyage along the magnificent Nahanni River with dynamic paintings that capture one of North America’s most breathtaking wild rivers. https://shorturl.at/houLO

Until Aug 25 Chilkoot Connections & A Precious Place Screening YAC Yukon Arts Centre Gallery An exhibit featuring traditional and contemporary art inspired by the Chilkoot Trail and A Precious Place video series which shares the connection and stories of those who live and work in this treasured place. https://tinyurl. com/2s3r6emm

Until Aug 26 Drawings from the Boreal Forest by Ava P Christl Arts Underground Large scale oil paintings about the land; about nature and place; nature as healer; the vast wilderness; and our human relationship to the living land.

Until Aug 26 Worldview by Shadunjen Van Kampen Arts Underground A group of watercolor/ink paintings that help both the artist and the viewers.

Until Sept 30 Bringing Back the Light – Healing Dugout Canoe Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre A unique interpretive experience. Learn about the history and the process of carving an 800 year old cedar tree into a 25ft functional watercraft. Create a traditional piece art or craft

Until Dec 5 Matri Archs –Contemporary and Traditional Perspectives Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Held in the Nude Nju Ku Gallery Space.

LIVE MUSIC

Wed Aug 23 & 30 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 Aug 23 & 30 Live Music

Thursdays 7:00 PM 98 Hotel

Wed Aug 23 & 30 Ginger Jam 7:00 PM Lefty’s Wel Wed Aug 23 & 30 Live DJsThursday Throwdown 9:00 PM The Local Bar.

Fri Aug 25 Mainstreet Concert

Series: Soir de Semaine & Major Funk 4:00 PM A series of concerts with local artists presented by Music Yukon.

Fri Aug 25 Karaoke (Members & Signed in Guests) 7:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Come practise your high and low notes! Or just watch!

Fri Aug 25 Back to the Future 9:00

PM The Local Bar Join in on the dance floor and find out what the future has in store for you. DJs: Katabatik, PurpleTeeth, AlpehFlow, Mega Krahn

Sat Aug 26 & Sept 2 Live Music at Whiskey Jacks 7:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill At Whiskey Jack’s every Saturday. whiskeyjacks.ca/

Sat Aug 26 Vanstones Album

Release Party 8:00 PM Leftys Well An epic night of music and celebration at the Vanstones Album Release Party featuring Bria Rose and Thorns and Denim. a stellar lineup of music, there will be door prizes, new merch, and fun surprises!

Mon Aug 28 & Sept 4 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. whiskeyjacks.ca/

Mon Aug 28 & Sept 4 Industry Night Lefty’s Well 8:00 PM Industry discount, music, hot dogs, games, fun all night long!

Fri Sep 1 Mainstreet Concert Series: The Follower 4:00 PM A series of concerts with local artists presented by Music Yukon

Fri Sep 1 Def3 with DJ Kemo 9:30 PM The Local Bar An incredible night of music featuring Def3 with DJ Kemo of the Canadian hip-hop group Rascalz. Local flavor by John from Dawson X NiTPIK, and Dj Rita Spirit

GENERAL EVENTS

Wed Aug 23 & 30 Anglican Holy Communion – Whitehorse 12:10 PM Christ the Church Cathedral The Book of Common Prayer, 2nd Wednesday of the month

Wed Aug 23 & 30 Anglican Thursday at the Cathedral 12:10 PM Christ the Church Cathedral Bring a lunch (Book of Alternative Services)

Wed Aug 23 Indigenous Pride Movie Night 5:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Celebrate Yukon Pride month at the KDCC with some incredible films centring Indigenous Queer stories Wildwood and Pure Grit! Free admission!

Wed Aug 23 Whitehorse Centre BBQ with MLA Lane Tredger 5:00 PM Shipyards Park A Downtown Community BBQ! Burgers and veggie/ gluten free options. Everyone is welcome!

Wed Aug 23 Yukon Rendezvous

AGM 5:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Held in the meeting room, Join us as we wrap up another year of operation and celebrate our societies 59th year of continued success!

Wed Aug 23 & 30 Texas Hold’ Em 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For signed in members and guests. Bragging rights!

Wed Aug 23 Wednesday Cruise with Klondike Cruisers 6:00 PM Whitehorse A&W

Wed Aug 23 Joy Ride 8:30 PM

Yukon Theatre The hilarious and unapologetically explicit story of identity and self-discovery centers on four unlikely friends who embark on a once-in-a-lifetime international adventure. http://cuts2.com/tiVei

Thu Aug 24 & 31 Fireweed Community Market 3:00 PM Shipyards Park Experience this market throughout the summer with family and friends in the open air along the beautiful Yukon River. Be carried away by the wonderful aromas, delicious fresh foods, and unique artisans from our approximately 45 weekly vendors. https://bit.ly/3ZQkTQc

Thu Aug 24 Riverdale Community Association BBQ 5:30 PM Grey Mountain Primary All families welcome, catered by Chef Angelo.

Thu Aug 24 & 31 Roundhouse Cabaret 6:30 PM White Pass & Yukon Railroad Whitehorse Roundhouse A sultry 1940’s variety cabaret at the historical Roundhouse in downtown Whitehorse. http://cuts2.com/nbRIP

Thu Aug 24 & 31 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

Thu Aug 24 & 31 Roundhouse Cabaret 6:30 PM White Pass & Yukon Railroad Whitehorse Roundhouse A sultry 1940’s variety cabaret at the historical Roundhouse in downtown Whitehorse. http://cuts2.com/nb

Thu Aug 24 Joy Ride 8:30 PM Yukon Theatre The hilarious and unapologetically explicit story of identity and self-discovery centers on four unlikely friends who embark on a once-in-a-lifetime international adventure. http://cuts2.com/tiVei

Fri Aug 25 & Sep 1 Tarot Card Readings with Sari Horvath 9:15 AM Baked Cafe Please use email to book appointments treasurebooksyxy@ gmail.com

Fri Aug 25 TGIF (Members & Signed in Guests) 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Tickets for sale in-person the week of, NO tickets sold at the door

Fri Aug 25 – Wed Aug 30 Past Lives Yukon Theatre Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrated from South Korea. http://cuts2.com/elPgK.

Fri Aug 25 Cult Cinema -Dazed and Confused 9:00 PM Yukon Theatre It was the last day of school in 1976, a time they’d never forget... if only they could remember. http://cuts2.com/ lOcuR

Sat Aug 26 & Sep 2 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 Aug 26 & Sep 2 Mainstreet Market Days 10:00 AM Market days, featuring local artisans, food, and more.

Sat Aug 26 Workshop: Watercolour Plant Portraits with Misha Donohoe 10:00 AM Arts Underground Learn to capture the form and beauty of Yukon plants and garden flowers in vibrant detail. http://cuts2.com/pgRFC

Sat Aug 26 Vintage, Antiques & Collectibles Sale 10:00 AM LePage Park Vendors will be selling unique and collectible items, antiques, and vintage items - knick knacks, jewellery, linens, vinyl records, books, toys, artwork, and much more. Fundraiser for the YHMA.

Sat Aug 26 & Sep 2 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 Aug 26 WMA Cultural Fest 4:00 Yukon Arts Centre YAC Be captivated by a delightful array of classical dances and traditional drum plays that showcase the essence of this rich cultural heritage. http://cuts2.com/

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Sat Aug 26 & Sun Aug 27 King of Kotha 8:30 PM Yukon Theatre In a crime-infested town, Kannan bhai and his gang are the reigning powers. http://cuts2.com/CxIla

Sun Aug 27 & Sep 3 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.online.

church

Sun Aug 27 & Sep 3 Clothing Room

10:00 AM Whitehorse Church of the Nazarene Free of charge to anyone and everyone

Sun Aug 27 Needle Felting a Fox with Janet Patterson 1:00 PM Yukon Artists at Work YAW Learn the basics of needle-felting and create a beautiful fox. We promise this one won’t steal your shoes! Ages 13 and up. No experience required. http://cuts2.com/

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Sun Aug 27 & Sep 3 Whitehorse United Church Worship Service

10:30 AM a caring community of faith, based on a foundation of Biblical teaching and spiritual truth

Sun Aug 27 & Sep 3 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 Aug 27 & Sep 3 Sunday

Gatherings 3:00 PM The Northern Collective Church

Mon Aug 28 & Sep 4 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 Aug 29 & Sep 5 Mainstreet Market Days 3:00 PM Market days, featuring local artisans, food, and more.

Tue Aug 29 New Member Orientation 5:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace We are hosting informative & mandatory new member orientations. This is a free but essential session for all new members. Register online.

Tue Aug 29 & Sep 5 Language Skills for Ukrainians 5:15 PM Yukon Learn

A discussion group workshop provides a relaxed and friendly environment where learners can practise and learn English conversation skills.

Tue Aug 29 & Sep 5 Weekly

Shuffleboard Tournament 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For members and signed in guests. A double knockout style competition and games are limited to 6 ends or 15 minutes

Tue Aug 29 Whitehorse Concerts

AGM 6:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library Held in the Lupine room.

Tue Aug 29 & Sep 5 Chess Club 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles

Love Chess? Want to learn? Looking for Competition? Join us!

Tue Aug 29 & Sep 5 10 Card Crib 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 https://bit.ly/3oWjB5W

Tue Aug 29 New Member Orientation 5:30 PM Yukonstruct Makespace We are hosting informative & mandatory new member orientations. This is a free but essential session for all new members. Register online.

Tue Aug 29 Dantor – Olas Altas 7:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre YAC Presented by Norte Latin Music and Culture Society http://cuts2.com/mPzzu

Tue Aug 29 Whitehorse & Lancieux

– A Borderless Friendship Beyond Oceans 5:00 PM Centre de la Francophonie A fun and enriching experience about the history of this twinning and try your luck to win an exciting prize! http://cuts2.com/SlYEm

Wed Aug 30 The Yukon Party Porter Creek BBQ 5:00 PM Porter Creek Super A The Yukon Party MLAs are firing up the barbecues and hosting a free community BBQ, come chat with the MLAs.

Thu Aug 31 Repair Cafe 6:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace This easy introduction to electronics and small home appliance repair is a useful evening of DIY learning that you can take home.

Fri Sep 1 Fall Orientation Day 9:00

AM Yukon University A warm welcome from our staff and students, a campus tour, healthy lunch, a chance to meet other students, fun activities and a draw for some great prizes! https://bit. ly/3DC8tTd

Sat Sep 2 Rocket League 3v3

Tournament 5:00 PM Guild Hall

Featuring a minimum $300 prize pool for our first place team, and big cash prizes for top 3! Free to attend, Pizza from Domino’s Register solo or as a team by email at yukonesportsalliance@gmail.com.

Tue Sep 5 The Yukon Party Whistle Bend BBQ 5:00 PM Whistle Bend Look Out The Yukon Party MLAs are firing up the barbecues and hosting a free community BBQ, come chat with the MLAs.

KIDS & FAMILIES

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

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

Mondays Drop-In 9:00 AM Polarettes

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

Mondays Whitehorse Go Club 6:00 PM A&W

Tuesdays Story Time at WPL Whitehorse Public Library 10:30 AM

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and outside play! A free drop-in program for children ages 0-5 and caregivers

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

Thursdays Until June 8 Drop-in Pathfinder Roleplaying Game for Teens 3:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Open to ages 11-17 to our free drop-in Pathfinder Roleplaying Game program! No experience necessary, supplies and snacks provided.

Thursdays Summer Program at WPL Whitehorse Public Library 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library invites kids ages 6-12 to have fun exploring a new topic every week. No registration required. All are welcome!

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 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 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.

Until Aug 24 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Yukon Theatre The Turtle brothers as they work to earn the love of New York City while facing down an army of mutants. http://cuts2.com/ddkbv

Wed Aug 23 Toopy and Binoo: The Movie 6:00 PM Yukon Theatre Toopy, Binoo and a genie travel to a fabulous land to find Binoo’s beloved stuffed animal. http://cuts2.com/tUDaX

Thu Aug 24 Toopy and Binoo: The Movie 6:00 PM Yukon Theatre Toopy, Binoo and a genie travel to a fabulous land to find Binoo’s beloved stuffed animal. http://cuts2.com/tUDaX

Fri Aug 25 & 26 Toopy and Binoo: The Movie 3:30 PM Yukon Theatre Toopy, Binoo and a genie travel to a fabulous land to find Binoo’s beloved stuffed animal. http://cuts2.com/tUDaX

Fri Aug 25 – Sun Aug 27 Elemental

7:00 PM Yukon Theatre An unlikely pair, Ember and Wade, in a city where fire-, water-, land- and air-residents live together. http://cuts2.com/LrKqP

Sat Aug 26 TPC Early Learning Centre Grand Opening BBQ 12:00 PM TPC Early Learning Centre Meet our new team, take a tour of our building, take part in some fun activities and learn about our brand new early learning program!

Sat Aug 26 & Sun Aug 27 Elemental

4:00 PM Yukon Theatre An unlikely pair, Ember and Wade, in a city where fire-, water-, land- and air-residents live together. http://cuts2.com/LrKqP

Mon Aug 28 – Thu Aug 31 Elemental

6:30 PM Yukon Theatre An unlikely pair, Ember and Wade, in a city where fire-, water-, land- and air-residents live together. http://cuts2.com/LrKqP

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.

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Tue Aug 29 For the Sake of the Children Workshop 5:30 PM Online

Learn the effects of separation or divorce on adults and children, family law and learn tools to co-parent. http://cuts2.com/hvVks

Get on Board!

Consider serving on one of the following boards and committees:

■ Yukon Energy Board of Directors

Deadline: September 1, 2023

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

■ 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

■ Council of the Association of Professional Engineers of Yukon

Deadline: ongoing

Contact: Boards.plra@yukon.ca

■ Building Standards Board

Deadline: ongoing

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

■ Assessment Appeal Board

Deadline: ongoing

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

■ Employment Standards Board

Deadline: ongoing

Contact: Karyn.Leslie@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-5944

■ Municipal Board

Deadline: ongoing

Contact: Samantha.Crosby@yukon.ca or phone 867-336-0396

■ Yukon Recreational Advisory Board

Deadline: ongoing

Contact: marie.cairns@yukon.ca or phone 867-332-2894

■ Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust Board of Trustees

Deadline: August 31, 2023

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

■ Law Foundation Board of Directors (Yukon)

■ Law Society of Yukon – Complaint Dismissal Review Committee

■ Law Society of Yukon – Discipline Committee

■ Yukon Human Rights Panel of Adjudicators

Deadline: ongoing

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

■ Social Assistance Review Committee

Deadline: August 25, 2023

Contact: Vickie.devries@yukon.ca or phone 332-9214

■ Carcross/Tagish Renewable Resources Council

■ Mayo District Renewable Resources Council

■ North Yukon Renewable Resources Council

■ Concession and Compensation Review Board

■ Selkirk Renewable Resources Council

Deadline: September 29, 2023

Contact: env.ia@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-5336

■ Yukon Medical Council

Deadline: Ongoing

Contact: Boards.plra@yukon.ca

■ Yukon Child Care Board

■ Education Appeal Tribunal

Deadline: September 15, 2023

Contact: Richard.Provan@yukon.ca or phone 867-332-7337

■ Apprentice Advisory Board

■ Student Financial Assistance Committee

Deadline: September 15, 2023

Contact: Kirsti.devries@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-5129

■ Yukon University Board of Governors

Deadline: September 1, 2023

Contact: Yukon University Secretariat at 867-456-8583

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

CHAKRAS AND FLOWERS

How a Yukoner got into pour painting

September 15, 2023 is the next intake for Cultural Industries Training Fund

Cultural Industries Training

Fund provides training funds for Yukon workers in the cultural or creative industries that will enhance people’s abilities to work in the sector and advance the economic impact of the creative sector in Yukon.

There are four deadlines per year: 15th of March, May, September and January.

The application form and guidelines are available on our website. Applicants are encouraged to consult an Arts Advisor before applying.

phone: (867) 667- 8789 artsfund@yukon.ca yukon.ca/cultural-industries-training-fund @insideyukonon

Slowdown. Forme.

Yukoner Donna Lawther is currently showing her artwork at Bullet Hole Bagels in Whitehorse. It’s her first exhibition and she is very excited about it. Chakras and Flowers are the two themes for her exhibition. Lawther is using a technique known as pour painting (or liquid art).

“I enjoy using rainbow colours in the order they appear in our chakras, for my abstract paintings. I then pull at the colours with a pallet knife, blow them out with a blowdryer and then tilt and turn until an image appears that I am happy with,” she said.

Her flower paintings are less abstract because she is using a different technique. She is pouring the colours in rings and purposely blows the paint out

from the middle, with a blowdryer and a straw, to create petals and lacing.

Lawther is a retired elementary school teacher. She is originally from Alberta and has spent several years in Australia, where her husband is from, before she settled in the Mendenhall subdivision. She is also the author of the children’s book: Harry the Hug Monster

A couple of winters ago, Lawther found her passion for painting when she was searching for a pastime to do during long winter nights. “I’ve always wanted to paint pictures but never learned how. My only clue was what I learned in a drawing class, years ago: don’t try and draw the big picture. Break it down [in] to little shapes and just draw them.”

She then thought a paint-bynumber kit would teach her the skill and she would have lots of half-used little pots of paints

 Giant pour painting before swiping or tipping

left over to do her own paintings when she was done. So she bought a set and got started. She told What’s Up Yukon that she enjoyed completing the paint by numbers but didn’t like the detailed stayin-the-lines concentration that the art required. “I’m more of a slip-slop-slap kind of gal. And my one attempt at painting scenery on a blank canvas was a major fail.”

When she searched what to do with the leftover paints, she discovered pour painting. “It looked much more my style: just dump it and tip it around.” At first it was tricky for her to find the right consistency. Further

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PHOTOS: Donna Lawther

Elke Reinauer is a writer, based in Germany, with strong ties to the Yukon. Please email comments about her articles to editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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research revealed that most pour-painting artists mix acrylic paint with pouring medium, paint conditioner and water. But when she tried that, she couldn’t get the right consistency for a good pour painting. “That’s when I thought of our leftover white acrylic indoor wall paint and discovered

that it was much easier to get to the right runny consistency just by adding a bit of water.”

Her friends soon heard about her new craft and gave her their leftover wall paints in a variety of colours. In addition to that, she bought a big can of black and a few sample cans of primary colours.

“I was hooked! Every night, as soon as my husband turned on the TV, I retreated to our shed to put on some music and paint.”

The most time-consuming part, for her, was getting all of the paints ready and at the same consistency. Once she started pouring, it was so fun and easy.

“I never knew what it was going to turn out like. I loved it when images started forming, like dragons or birds,” the artist said. Inspired by her yoga class, she also made a series of chakra paintings, starting with a line of blogs in the order of the chakras.

Recently, Lawther went to Australia where her adult kids are living. Her daughter and her boyfriend asked her to do a giant pour painting for a tall wall beside the staircase in the house they had just bought. When she gave her kids and husband a cup of paint, they were surprised.

“It’s about time you let me have a go; you don’t usually even let me watch,” her husband said to her. Eventually, they all helped to create the picture, which was a great experience, Lawther said.

The exhibition Chakras And Flowers will run until the end of August, during opening hours.

Donna Lawther’s work is also at Arts Underground. ■

DOROTHY HEIMERSSON, RMT

Back in Whitehorse July 10 to August 31

- Lymphatic Drainage

- Pre- & Post- Natal Certified

- Scar Tissue Management

- Therapeutic & Relaxation Massage

Book on-line or call/text: Rewildingwellness.janeapp.com 778-231-1963

The next intake for Culture Quest is September 15, 2023

Culture Quest supports the expression of culture and art for Yukon performing, visual, and literary artists.  Culture Quest also supports First Nations cultural gatherings and festivals around the Yukon in addition to the preparation of work to be showcased nationally or internationally.

Eligibility

Yukon-based groups, organizations, businesses and residents (persons having lived in Yukon for a minimum of one full year prior to applying) may apply.

There are three intake deadlines per year:  15th of January, April, and September.

The application form and guidelines are available on our website yukon.ca. Applicants are encouraged to consult an Arts Advisor before applying.

Phone: 867-667-8789

artsfund@yukon.ca

Yukon.ca/en/culture-quest

PHOTOS: Donna Lawther

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Phoenix Rising beginning 

 Phoenix Rising finished

 Paint by Numbers with first chakra painting

POSTCARDS FROM PERU—MADRE DE DIOS

Sierra acts as the spine of Peru and is dominated by the Andes Mountains. And to the east lies La Selva (the jungle), which makes up more than half of the country. Madre de Dios is one of the regions (departments) of Peru that is composed almost entirely of rainforest. It shares its name with the Madre de Dios River, whose water ultimately flows into the Amazon River. The region’s capital, Puerto Maldonado, is located less than 500 km from Cusco.

A few years ago, during the hot and dry days of an Andean August, I took a trip from the brown hills of Cusco to the lush green of the Amazon

I’d never been to the Peruvian rainforest before, and a handful of days in Puerto Maldonado was a wonderful introduction to this unfamiliar and fascinating world.

Peru is about eight times smaller than Canada (and smaller than the state of Alaska), but it holds an incredibly rich diversity of climates and cultures. It’s home to three very distinct biomes. La Costa is located in the western part of the country and borders the Pacific Ocean. La

The journey from Cusco begins with an obligatory stop in a small town called Oropesa. The town is famous for its large, round and slightly sweet bread (pan chuta) that is sold in the many bakeries that line the main road. After continuing on and passing through the town of Urcos, the road forks. If you continue straight on, you’ll eventually arrive in Puno; and a few hours later, in Bolivia. If you make a left turn, however, you’ll find yourself on the Interoceanic Highway, which leads to the

rainforest and continues all the way to Brazil. As the curving road winds its way up the mountainside, you can catch a glimpse of a pyramidal snow-capped mountain called Salkantay, on the left (towards the northwest). At the top of the pass (Abra Cuyuni: 4,185 m) a spectacular view of Apu Ausangate awaits to the right. The road continues on through small Andean communities, past Mahuayani (the place where the annual pilgrimage to Qoyllur Rit’i begins) and over another pass (Abra Pirhuayani: 4,725 m), after which you eventually begin to descend down into the Amazon basin. The topography and vegetation start to change, and the air blowing in through the open car window turns hot and humid.

In the midst of the densegreen tropical forest, one comes to a bridge that crosses the Río Inambari. It is here where the regions of Cusco, Puno and Madre de Dios come together. The geography gradually flattens and one enters La Selva baja (the low jungle). Evidence of gold mining and its effects on the environment can be seen along the road. The cultivation of Brazil nuts (castaña amazonica), coffee, cacao, palm oil, sugarcane and cotton, as well as logging and ecotourism, are some of the other main parts of the local economy. Historically, the area (and its Indigenous

population) was exploited for its natural rubber trees, which were tapped to extract latex (caucho) up until the early 20th century.

Arriving in Puerto Maldonado, you’re welcomed by motos speeding past you in the streets and by signs advertising all sorts of refreshing drinks and tasty ice creams made with local fruits like copoazú, camu camu, cocona and maracuya. Visitors stroll through the main plaza and down to Plaza Grau, where you can just make out the confluence of the Madre de Dios and Tambopata rivers off to the right. To the left is the Puente Continental, the large orange bridge that spans the width of the Madre de Dios River. From here it’s only a little more than 200 km to Brazil.

Puerto Maldonado, which also has an airport that receives flights from Lima and Cusco, is the gateway to the Tambopata National Reserve. The reserve was created in the year 2,000 and is one of the most biodiverse places in the world. It’s home to jaguars, pumas, Peruvian spider monkeys, peccaries, capybaras (the largest living rodents in the world), tapirs, sloths, anteaters, armadillos, more than 600 species

 On the road from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado

PHOTOS: Jessica Surber

with Jessica Surber

 A refreshing stop at a roadside waterfall

Local traffic in Puerto Maldonado 

by the office to speak with an advisor to help you prepare an application. Apply by September 15 for funding requests between $20,000 and $75,000.

of birds (including the harpy eagle and various kinds of macaws, the latter of which can be seen feeding in large groups on mineral deposits on local clay cliffs), over 1,000 species of butterflies and countless different types of flora. The Madre de Dios region is also, and has always been, home to many Indigenous Peoples, among them the Ese Ejja, the Harakbut, the Matsigenka, the Yine, the Amahuaca, the Shipibo and the Kichwa Runa. The rubber boom and years of missionary contact have taken their toll on these communities, but they are working hard to save and revitalize their languages and their traditions. They are an irreplaceable part of this corner of the world and play an integral role in understanding why it’s so important to preserve and protect the Amazon and other areas like it.

Among the many recreational activities available in the area, such as kayaking, birdwatching and ziplining, a day trip to Lago Sandoval is one of the most

popular. This oxbow lake lies in the most accessible part of the Tambopata National Reserve and offers a beautiful taste of the Amazon. The rainforest canopy towers over visitors as they make

their way through a rich and verdant world. The lake is home to black caimans and giant river otters, as well as to many other incredible species of flora and fauna. Hiking back to the Madre de Dios River, to catch a boat back to the city, is a great way to work up an appetite. A large plate of juane de gallina (rice, chicken, black olives and a hardboiled egg wrapped and steamed in a bijao leaf) or one of the many delicious dishes made with local fish, such as patarashca or timbuche, are a perfect end to the day. The humidity and heat linger in the air, long after the sun has set, and it’s hard to imagine that Cusco and the snow-covered peaks of the Andes are only a day’s drive away.

If you ever find yourself in Cusco and are looking for an experience a little away from the typical tourist path, consider taking a trip to Puerto Maldonado to immerse yourself in a different part of this incredibly varied country. Indulge in flavourful foods at the market and local restaurants, learn about the immense biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest and partake in a variety of exciting activities. Madre de Dios has a little bit of everything, and for a Yukoner, not even the mosquitos and bugs in the rainforest can ruin the fun. ■

PHOTO: Herney Gómez/Pixabay

 A macaw in the Tambopata National Reserve

 Admiring the giant buttress roots of a tree on the trail to Lago Sandoval

PHOTO: Jessica Surber

September 1 - 3

Labour Day Mixed Slo-Pitch Tournament

It’s time to play ball… Dawson City style! This annual slopitch tournament attracts quality teams from all over the North. Stop by Minto Park to watch some great slo-pitch and cheer for your favourite team.

KLONDIKE INSTITUTE OF ART & CULTURE

Print & Publishing Festival

Printmaking, publishing, literary and performing arts events and workshops! Find information at KIAC.ca

BOMBAY PEGGY’S

Come and enjoy a handcrafted cocktail at our pub with a seasonal outdoor patio.

Open daily at 3pm Located at 2nd & Princess St.

For room reservations

BombayPeggys.com

(867) 993-6969

DOWNTOWN HOTEL

Welcome to the Downtown Hotel. Freshly renovated rooms with a Klondike atmosphere. Dine at Jack London Grill with a summer patio and visit the Sourdough Saloon, home of the famous “Sourtoe Cocktail”

DowntownHotel.ca

BONANZA GOLD MOTEL AND RV PARK

We offer Queen, Double, Kitchenette & pet friendly motel rooms. 50, 30 & 15 amp RV sites available. Free wifi, public laundry, showers & car wash. A great place to stay!

BonanzaGold.ca

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sep. 8-10 White Ram Poker Tournament

Sep. 8-10 Gerties Family Show

Sep. 9 Cover Me Badd! Fundraiser

Sep. 9 Glo-Ball Golf Tournment

Sep. 16 Tombstone Fall Colour

Coffee House

DIAMOND TOOTH GERTIES

Experience Canada’s First Casino Diamond Tooth Gerties! Replete with Klondike flair, featuring slots, black jack, roulette and the best Cancan shows north of Vegas! DiamondToothGerties.ca

ANNABELLE’S NOODLE HOUSE

Enjoy the best noodles in the Klondike! Whether you like Pad Thai, Red Curry, Pho or Spring Rolls- there is something here for everyone!

Open 7 days a week 12pm-8pm Dine-in & take out. Fully licensed. AnnabellesNoodleHouse.ca

GOLDRUSH CAMPGROUND

Located downtown Dawson City close to amenities, with history and adventure minutes from our facility. Showers and laundry provided on-site.

GoldrushCampground.com

KLONDIKE

KENNELS

Meet the rarest breed of dog in the world Qimmiq Inuit Dogs, or come for an overnight local off-grid experience in our cozy rustic cabin.

Klondike-Kennels.com