What's Up Yukon, March 6, 2024

AThis spring in Whitehorse, Haines Junction, Atlin and Dawson City, Larrikin Entertainment will present the world premier of Jenny Hamilton – Teenage Cult Leader—a one-woman (plus one more woman) comedy stage play with puppets, animation and live music

fter working as a writer and stage manager on Larrikin Entertainment’s production of WYRD: a Musical Unfairytale, last year, Jenny Hamilton was approached by artistic executive director Katherine McCallum, who asked Hamilton if she would lead the company’s next production.

“I understood her process, her dedication and her love of new work,” said Hamilton. “I agreed to be the creator of the upcoming season’s show. This was an opportunity I just could not pass up.”

Hamilton got down to work, going with the ethos of “write what you know.”

“What I know best is me,” she said. “This piece is a memoir of my first eighteen years. It started as a storytelling piece, but after many drafts and consultation with my dramaturges/director Clinton

Walker, the piece really wanted to go from narration to dialogue—literally changing the way it needed to be presented.”

As one could imagine, the process has been nothing but busy for Hamilton. While she’s grateful for the team she’s working with and has enjoyed the process, it hasn’t been without its challenges, and there’s been no shortage of work to do.

“There are so many incredible parts of this production process,” said Hamilton. “Having no restrictions in vision has been a gift. Kat said, ‘Write what you want and we will do our best to get you what you need—comedy, animation, live music and puppets! We have them all!’ I am so amazed at the support of Kat and Larrikin for my vision of this show.”

As far as the challenges go, Hamilton said that since she chose the elements of the show, the challenges are her own making.

“Comedy? I can do that! Live music? It’s been a few decades or more but, yeah, I can dust off that part of me. Puppetry? Alright, I will go learn this skill. Animation? Okay, time to bring in a professional,” she said with a laugh. “And we did. Andrew Sharp [animator] is incredible. We actually went to high school together here in Whitehorse, way back in the day, so he understood the feel of the time and place I am writing about, because he was there.

“What do I want the audience to take away after seeing this show? Merchandise! Ha!

I want the audience to be entertained! Maybe they will relate, maybe they will not. Either way, I want us to have fun! I am doing things in this show I haven’t done in years, or have never done before. That alone is worth coming

to see.”

While Hamilton recognizes that the success of the show ultimately rides on her, as the writer, saying a show is only as good as its writing, she doesn’t shy away from shouting out the team she’s working with, consisting (in addition to herself, Walker and Sharp) of musical director and composer Ashley Robyn, lighting designer Patrick Matheson, set designer Dan Bushnell and costume designer Kaori Torigai.

“Having a team of incredibly talented people has been amazing,” Hamilton said. “They have added to this show in ways I just could not have, all by myself. Having them contribute has also set a higher bar for me to keep up with their abilities. I can’t be the weak link here! My name is the biggest on the poster! They have kept me humble and focused on the work.”

Most of the team is made up of people that Hamilton has worked with before or has known for years, and having a group of people who understand, respect and admire each other’s work has made the process of putting together this show a much smoother endeavour.

Hamilton met Robyn during the creation of WYRD and vowed to work with her any chance she got.

“She understands music—all music,” said Hamilton. “I have written lyrics for so many different kinds of songs; she was the person I knew could write the music to it all. She is also one of my favourite people in general.”

Sharp is an old-school style animator, and Hamilton said she could watch his work every day.

“I am a huge fan! I love his work,” she exclaimed. “I had to have his talent in the show. He cont’d on page 3 ...

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creates into reality what my brain can only imagine, and then he makes my thoughts even better. His contribution to the show has allowed me to go places that dialogue alone just can’t.”

Hamilton hails Matheson as the best in the business. She’s worked with him many times in the past, as a tech director or stage manager.

“He is brilliant,” Hamilton said. “He literally designs the lights into a supporting character in all the work he does. He elevates shows! I am so happy he will be lighting my life onstage.”

Bushnell is a friend of Hamilton’s whom she calls a genius and an artist in his own right. “He has set this stage as only he could,” she said. “He knows me, and has since high school, so he understands exactly where this show takes place. His vision and artistry is unique and yet relatable. I am truly blessed he made time to create a space for me to play on.”

Another long-time friend of Hamilton’s is Torigai, whom she met at the Guild, years ago, and the two became fast friends.

“I watched Kaori create costumes and then dress actors for multiple shows over those years,” Hamilton said. “Her eye for colour and style is incredible. I have challenged her with this production by asking her to dress me. She said ‘No problem.’ [Costume design is] a feat I have struggled with my whole life. So then I also said, ‘I also need you to dress some puppets.’ She replied with so much excitement [that] I knew she was our designer.”

Walker is another friend of Hamilton’s that she worked with many times at the Guild Hall, when she was the general man-

ager of the theatre.

portant, early years.

“It was always as a crew member, though,” she said. “I watched him work with so many local actors, of all skill levels, and every time he helped them rise to new heights in their performances. He is incredibly intelligent and creative; he is everything I wanted in a director and dramaturges. I was over the moon when he was available and excited to be a part.”

The show opens at the Old Fire Hall in Whitehorse March 14 to 23, with shows each night at 8 p.m., and a Saturday matinee at

community tour shows will all take place at 8 p.m. as well.

2 p.m., plus a preview showing on March 13.

new heights in their performances. He that era—

is a professionally staged

As per the show’s synopsis, Jenny Hamilton – Teenage Cult Leader production that mixes comedic, heartfelt and occasionally sad elements. Hamilton tells the story of her tumultuous early years, growing up “gay and different” in the 1980s in Whitehorse, detailing the courage and resilience she had to find to endure and survive years of bullying, abuse and prejudice—things that were prevalent in small-town northern Canada in that era— and the incredible power of finding the right mentor in those im-

The show will then move to the St. Elias Convention Centre in Haines Junction on March 27, before heading down to Atlin on March 30 (venue TBD), then back up to KIAC (in Dawson City) April 4 to 5. The

For more information and tickets, visit larrikinenter-

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Finding ease and enjoyment in day-to-day activities

We become our own biggest enemy as we age because we keep trying to do things how we used to do them and we strain or hurt

ourselves. After a few repeats, we just stop doing some of them or learn a way to get the task done without all of the discomfort or pain. In Part 1, I described a number of handy tools/implements which really ease the task. The following is a further list and added info on those items that may need more explanation.

• Pantry, bathroom closet, etc., rearranged so that frequently-

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used items are at the front and near to the middle of the space

• Long shoehorns inside all exit doors

• Adhesive tape around exterior door knobs, or use lever handles (arthritic hands)

• Grab rails beside toilets and at shower entry

• A chair, with arms, at the dinner table (helps to stand up)

• Screwed-down, non-slip strips on exterior steps

• Battery-powered stair lights with remote on/off

• Ice-melt on steps and outside access leading to exterior doors

• Lamp, phone and LED light on bedside table

• Magnetized LED lights on metal doors and fridge

• Can/jar lid-opening device (arthritic hands)

• Accessory handle to assist entry and exit to and from vehicle

• Non-slip interior footwear

• Scissors with big finger holes (arthritic hands)

• Power fruit and potato peeler (arthritic hands)

• Slip-on ice cleats (chain type that won’t damage wooden steps)

• A cane with flip-style ice tip (keep in vehicle)

• Eagerness to accept assistance if offered

Aging, injury and ill health can and usually do bring some reduction in our physical capabilities. The items in this and the previous list (see Part 1) can all help us to ease some of the challenges in our daily routine. n

Help Shape Yukon’s Future Get on Board!

Consider serving on one of the following boards and committees:

■ Yukon Arts Advisory Council

■ Yukon Arts Centre Corporation Board

Deadline: June 1, 2024

Contact: Suki.Wellman@yukon.ca

■ Yukon University Board of Governors

Deadline: ongoing

Contact: Yukon University Secretariat at 867-456-8583

■ Education Appeal Tribunal

Deadline: ongoing

■ Yukon Child Care Board

Deadline: March 15, 2024

Contact: clare.daitch@yukon.ca or phone 867-332-7337

■ Student Financial Assistance Committee

Deadline: until filled

Contact: megan.foreman@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-5129

■ Yukon Geographical Place Names Board

Deadline: until filled

Contact: Brian.Groves@yukon.ca or phone: 867-667-3660

■ Yukon Medical Council

Deadline: May 31, 2024

Contact: Kimberly Widdis, 867-332-6019, boards.cs@yukon.ca

■ Physiotherapists Advisory Committee

■ LPN Advisory Committee

■ Licensed Practical Nurses Discipline Panel

■ Registered Psychiatric Nurses Advisory Committee

■ Midwifery Advisory Committee

■ Pharmacy Advisory Committee

■ Building Standards Board

■ Municipal Board

■ Whitehorse Public Library Board

Deadline: Ongoing

Contact: Kimberly Widdis, 867-332-6019, boards.cs@yukon.ca

■ Corrections Community Advisory Board

■ Judicial Council

■ Law Foundation Board of Directors (Yukon)

■ Law Society of Yukon – Complaint Dismissal Review Committee

■ Law Society of Yukon – Discipline Committee

Deadline: until filled

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

■ Yukon Cannabis Licencing Board

■ Yukon Liquor Board

Deadline: March 31, 2024

Contact: aidan.madley@yukon.ca

■ Yukon Lottery Commission

Deadline: until filled

Contact: matt.ordish@yukon.ca

■ Social Assistance Review Committee

Deadline: until Filled

Contact: vickie.cameron@yukon.ca or phone 332-9214

■ Yukon Energy Corporation Board of Directors

Deadline: March 15, 2024

Contact: megan.yakiwchuk@yec.yk.ca.

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

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

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EVENTS COMMUNITY EVENTS

Yukon Communities:

Wednesdays

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

First Friday of the month Mother Goose Group 11:00 AM Haa Shagóon Hídi

CARMACKS

Hand-Building Pottery Drop-In 6:30

Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC)

little instruction is provided.

Wednesdays QYS Drop-in 1:00 PM

Office

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.

Screen Printing Drop-in 6:00 PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture KIAC Classroom (enter via backdoor) Self-guided group studio time for those who have some knowledge and experience with screen printing. CFYT Trivia Night The Drunken Goat Fun filled night of Trivia. Every other Wednesday. A variety of trivia categories! Come with your team or join a team when you arrive!

Thursdays

CDC Toddler Program 10:00 AM Klondike

Institute of Arts & Culture KIAC Free drop-In for kids 5 & under with parent/guardian Story time & free play!

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.

Fridays Cards & Conversation 1:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 Dawson City Free! Drop-In! No registration necessary. whatsupyukon.events/dawson-legion-8336c3

Open Studio Drop-in 1:00 PM Klondike

Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Enjoy KIAC’s bright, air-conditioned space to create and focus on your artistic practice. Even better- we’ve waived the drop-in fee this day.

Saturdays

Open Studio – Drop In 1:00 PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture KIAC Classroom (enter via backdoor) Space to create and focus on your artistic practice.

AA North Star Group Dawson City 7:00

PM Royal Canadian Legion In person or Videoconference option available Call 867-9935095 or 867-993-3734 for more information

Sundays Anglican Church Service 10:30 Anglican Church Service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Dawson City. Corner of Front and Church Streets at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Dawson City

FARO

First and Third Tuesday of every month Faro Council Meeting 7:00 PM Town of Faro

Tuesdays

& Tot 10:00 AM Faro Recreation Centre

Gym 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Club Faro Recreation Centre Adult Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Wednesdays

Games & Walks 1:00 PM

Thursdays

Fridays

1:00

Yoga 2:00 PM

Sundays Open Court Basketball 3:00 PM

HAINES JUNCTION

Tue Mar 5 Women Investors & Entrepreneurs

Day 7:00 PM Haines Junction A workshop and roundtable session with Lisa Preto, who will teach you the basics of investment and how to prepare your business for it. https:// whatsupyukon.events/0vq

Fri Mar 15 Registration Open: Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay 5:00 AM Haines Junction, Yukon Get ready for the ultimate cycling adventure, an amazing bike ride from Haines Junction, Yukon to Haines, Alaska. Ride in teams of 1, 2, 4, or 8 people through 238 km. Register online. https://kcibr.org/

Second and fourth Wednesday of every month Village Council meetings 7:00 PM St. Elias Convention Centre Village Council meetings are also held the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. [Remote attendance only]

Mondays

Fun with Food 3:30 PM St. Elias Community School Learn new skills, share recipes and take food home!

Drop-In Basketball 6:00 PM St. Elias Community School Meet in the school gym

Tuesdays Romp & Run 11:30 AM Bill Brewster Arena Drop in. Programming is for kids 4 and under and their parents/caregivers.

Tea & Bannock – Haines Junction 1:00 PM

https://whatsupyukon.events/tea-bannock68ab07

Men’s and women’s sewing group 1:00 PM Mun kų

BGC Game Night 3:30 PM St. Elias Community School Play, have fun, build skills and challenge your friends

Wednesdays

Seniors and Elders Refreshments and Games 2:00 PM Haines Junction Seniors Residence

Girls Club 3:20 PM St. Elias Community School Held in the art room, open to Girls and identifying as Girls from Grade 8 to 12.

AA: “Yukon Unity Group” (O) 3:00 PM Haines Junction Health Centre

BGC Rec in the Gym 3:30 PM St. Elias Community School

Art Journaling Group 3:30 PM St. Elias Community School Bring your own creative supplies that you like to use. This can be scraps of paper, magazines, glue, paint, pen, markers, stamps, ink etc. and a book or journal to create

Thursdays

Romp & Run 11:30 AM Bill Brewster Arena Drop in. Programming is for kids 4 and under and their parents/caregivers.

Seniors Activities 2:00 PM St. Elias Community Centre Floor curling, carpet bowling and indoor walking group.

Haines Junction Thrift Shop 2:00 PM St. St. Christopher’s Thrift Shop is a great place to pick up items. Prices are low and numerous adult items are available for $2, and most items for children are $1.

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

Fridays Stories and STEM Activities 10:00 AM Haines

Junction Library

AA: “Yukon Unity Group” (O) 1:30 PM Haines Junction Health Centre

Saturdays AA: “Yukon Unity Group” (O) 1:00 PM Haines Junction Health Centre

Sundays Anglican Church Service St. Christopher’s

Saturdays

Mon

Fridays

Lunchtime

Sundays

Communion

1st Tuesday Monthly LAC Meeting Lorne

Mountain Community Centre

Mondays Run Club 6:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community

Centre

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

Yoga with Jess 6:00 PM Mount Lorne

Community Centre Beginners welcome, all equipment provided. To register or for more info email yogajessyukon@gmail.com.

Tuesdays

Active Fun Fitness Class - Drop In 6:30 PM

Mount Lorne Community Centre Improve your balance, flexibility, strength and endurance in this indoor class led by Colleen Ennis. Drop in, admission by donation. Suitable for mature youth & adults. https://whatsupyukon.events/ fhm

Thursdays

Community Drop In 11:00 AM Mount Lorne

Community Centre

Drop-In Skating Lessons – Kids 5:00 PM

Mount Lorne Community Centre Learn to skate and improve your skills. Coached by Lyndi Proudfoot - Free to Members. Must bring your own skates & helmet.

Run Club 6:00 PM Mount Lorne Community

Centre

Drop-In Skating Lessons – Adults 6:00 PM

Mount Lorne Community Centre Learn to skate and improve your skills. Coached by Lyndi

Proudfoot - Free to Members. Must bring your own skates & helmet.

OLD CROW

Mondays

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

Tuesdays

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

Adult Sewing 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old

Crow Community Centre

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

Wednesdays

Stroller Walks 10:00 AM Kih Tsal

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

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

Sundays St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s

Church 867-993-5381

ROSS RIVER

Tuesdays

Sewing Night 7:00 PM The Hope Centre

Wednesdays Family Bible Study 8:00 PM The Hope Centre

Fridays Family Game Night- Coffee House 9:00 PM

The Hope Centre

Sundays

Church Service 12:00 PM The Hope Centre

SKAGWAY Alaska

Mondays

Live Music Red Onion Saloon 6:30 PM Live music every Monday

Wednesdays

Women’s Morning Worship 7:00 AM First

Presbyterian Church of Skagway All are welcome. Part of the Alaska Presbytery and the PC U.S.A.

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

Wednesdays

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

Yukon Learn at Tagish Library 2:00 PM

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

Coffee And Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre

Thursdays

Carpet Bowling 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre

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

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

Saturdays

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

TESLIN

Sat Mar 9 Mile 804 - 660 Sled Race Shootout 10:00 AM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex Multiple racing classes and kids races. Call 687-5424 for more info. https://whatsupyukon.

6:15 AM Mayo

11:00 AM St Mary’s

MOUNT LORNE

Sat Mar 16 Shiver ‘N Giver - Winter Triathlon 10:00 AM Mountain Lorne Community Centre Ski 7.5 km, Run 5 KM and skate 40 laps - Solo or in a team! Self timed. Beverages and snacks provided!

Fridays Skagway Teen Night 6:30 PM Skagway Public Library

Sundays

Sunday Worship 10:00 AM First Presbyterian

Church of Skagway\ Sunday School 4:00 PM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway

TAGISH

First Monday of every month Carcross Tagish

Renewable Resources Council 1:00 PM

Tagish Community Centre

First Monday of every month Tagish Advisory Council 8:00 AM Tagish Community Centre

First Tuesday of every month Tagish

Community Association 7:00 PM Tagish

Community Centre

Second Thursday of every month Tagish Local

Advisory Council 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre

whatsupyukon.com

Shane McGowan has died

Whether or not you enjoyed the music, he fronted the Anglo-Irish punk band, The Pogues.

Wikipedia says their music was pretty edgy. Considering the history of the band’s name, that’s

not really surprising.

My interest in The Pogues got twigged when we were shopping in Galway, Ireland, in 2010. I was looking for the perfect Blackthorn cane. Some Irish friends of mine called it a Shillelagh, a walking

Understanding and adapting to communication changes along the DEMENTIA JOURNEY

stick (or a club, depending on your personality and temperament).

Somehow my parents had come into possession of a Blackthorn cane belonging to one of my dad’s older brothers. It had been given to him by the nurses at a convalescent hospital in Ireland where he had spent some time recovering from injuries sustained in WWII.

Since then, I had always wanted a Blackthorn. Turns out that every tourist-oriented shop in Ireland has a barrel of these things for sale. And no wonder: they’re lighter than aluminum and immensely strong. And they have a knobbly old-guy character. Perhaps it suits me, hey? I found one. Perfect.

More importantly, in the next aisle there was a stash of some curious North American–style vanity license plates reading Póg Mo Thóin. And here’s where it connects to Shane McGowan and The Pogues: The original name of the band was Pogue Mahone. “The Beeb” (the BBC), in censorship mode, would not allow their music to be played as Pogue Mahone, so they had to change the name.

And I, having found out the backstory from a salesperson (and now, understanding that these were rude license plates), could not resist buying a pair.

It looks funny on my Smart Car, which inspired this comment by an Irishwoman: “Are you allowed to do that in the Yukon?” My vintage 3-tonner got the other plate, and

In this free education event, we will discuss:

• How different types of dementia affect communication abilities.

• Strategies for adapting to and coping with these challenges.

This event is for care partners and others affected by or concerned about dementia.

Friday, March 15, 2024

10 a.m. to noon

Golden Age Society (4061A 4th Ave, Whitehorse)

Registration required: Call the First Link®

Yukon Dementia Helpline: 1-888-852-2579

The presenter will join the event via video call. This event is led by the Alzheimer Society of B.C. and hosted in partnership with the Golden Age Society.

info.yukondhl@alzheimerbc.org alzbc.org/dementia-communication-yukon

I was picking up a load of compost from the City’s pile at the dump when the Irish guy in charge commented, “Paddy, are ye?”

Póg Mo Thóin (pronounced “Pogue Mahone”) is “Kiss me arse,” in Irish.

Irish people get it, whether they’re amused or offended. If you’re amused … well, kiss me (I’m sorta Irish).

Otherwise, I hope you’ve paid attention. n

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PHOTOS: Carl Maguire

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TRIPLE J’S

VINYL BOUTIQUE ALBUM REVIEW

Rob

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Rob García-Huidobro is a Yukoner, music aficionado, sound engineer, former touring musician, music reviewer and current employee at Triple J’s Vinyl Boutique.

DJENT IS NOT A GENRE

REVIEW

Band: Periphery

Album:

Djent Is Not A Genre

Year: 2023

Genre: Progressive Metal

Periphery is an American progressive metal band known for their complex compositions and technical prowess. Formed in 2005, they’ve released several albums and EPs, gaining acclaim for their innovative approach to metal music. Led by guitarist Misha Mansoor, they’re influential in the “djent” movement and have a big, dedicated fanbase within the progressive metal community.

Djent Is Not A Genre was pretty much what I expected from a bunch of super-talented musicians! It’s awesome to see how they’ve influenced so many young folks to pick up instruments again. I mean, just look at their massive following—each band member and the band itself have legions of fans!

Sure, the album follows a bit of a formula, but they manage to spice things up enough to keep it from getting boring. That’s not something you see every day, no

matter what kind of music you’re into.

And let’s talk about “Wax Wings.” Seriously, do yourself a favour and give it a listen. The way it was composed is just perfect; I mean, It has everything— screams, amazing vocal arrangements, an incredible virtuous solo and, of course, all the power a band made of three guitar players can have!

Sit back, relax and let the music take you on a journey. Trust me, it’s worth it.

The only reason I wouldn’t rate this album a perfect 10 is because of “Everything is Fine.” To me, it felt like a mishmash of different ideas that the band members had, lacking the cohesion found in the rest of the album.

If you are into metal, and progressive rock, you can find albums like this one and more at Triple J’s Vinyl Boutique!

Overall Rating: 9/10 n

PHOTO: Courtesy of Periphery

Djent Is Not A Genre album cover for Periphery

KIAC STILL GOING

The Klondike Institute of Arts and Culture annual Dawson City International Short Film Festival takes place this year from March 28 to 31

It’s a milestone year for the Klondike Institute of Arts and Culture (KIAC)’s Dawson City International Short Film Festival. This year, the festival celebrates its 25th anniversary, and since it always takes place over Easter weekend, it’s earlier this year than it typically is.

“It’s earlier this year, so the date is quite important,” said KIAC film festival producer, Dan Sokolowski. “That sometimes catches people by surprise, so we’re trying to get the word out that it’s earlier than usual.”

This year, over 400 films were submitted for consideration for the festival, so Sokolowski and his selection committee have been hard at work watching each film and deciding what is right for the

film festival audiences, as well as planning workshops to happen during the weekend.

“There’s a lot of interest in analogue filmmaking up here in Dawson,” said Sokolowski. “Once again at the festival, we’re going to have workshops that cover both ends of the cinematic gamut, with some analog filmmaking workshops as well as some digital filmmaking workshops.”

Sokolowski isn’t exactly sure why analog filmmaking is such a popular phenomenon in Dawson City but is happy to offer a supply for the demand. KIAC has the necessary equipment to run these workshops where prospective filmmakers can learn to shoot with Super 8 and other technologies.

“I think because we can process it ourselves, it takes away that mystique of having to send it out and waiting and waiting and then getting it back,” he explained. “This way, it’s almost as immediate as digital, where you can shoot it, then go into the dark room and see right away what the image is.

“There’s that immediacy that wasn’t in film before that we can offer, and it’s also very tactile and hands-on. You load the camera with your own fingers, you get to touch the film, you handprocess it in buckets—so there’s

a touchy-feely process that goes along with it and I think people appreciate it—whereas, admit-

ing and almost a new way of filmmaking.”

As far as the selection process

tedly, digital has many good qualities, it’s still a very ‘cold’ medium.

“It’s a different way of think-

for the festival screenings go, Sokolowski said that KIAC’s selection committee is focused on presenting a variety of films that show

diversity in style and content.

“We show a bit of everything at the film fest,” he said. “The selection committee looks at a film to see its message, content, how well it’s portrayed and if it’s an engaging piece of work. Sometimes you get something that maybe isn’t technically as high quality as other things, but the content is relevant, so we look at a wide variety of things we want to see and [that] we think the community might want to see on the screen.”

Sokolowski admitted that celebrating 25 years of the film fest makes him feel a little old, because he attended the firstever Dawson City International Short Film Festival, where one of his own films was screened. At the time, he lived in Ontario and knew nothing of the Yukon’s lure to outsiders.

“It’s [been] a lot of years, and it’s a testament to the community and the support that’s been given to not only the film fest but to KIAC—which is also in its 25th year—that we’re still here and we’re moving ahead,” he said. “It’s really touching, in a way.”

This year’s Dawson City International Short Film Festival takes place March 28–31. To learn more and to see the festival programming, visit dawsonfilmfest.com n

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OLIVE OIL POACHED

Asimple seasoned oil is a homemade way to make your life simpler and yummier. Experiment with different ingredients, lemon a day leaves are a classic combination. But if you like it hot, add chillies and black pepper.

INGREDIENTS

❑ 3 to 4 heads of garlic, peeled ❑ 1 cup olive oil

❑ Bay leaves (optional)

❑ Peppercorns (optional)

❑ Dried chillies (optional)

❑ Lemon rind (optional)

❑ Short tubular pasta, cooked according to package directions (reserve 1/2 cup cooking water)

❑ Salt and pepper, to taste

METHOD

1. Combine garlic, olive oil and any optional ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat. Gently heat until the garlic is soft and brown, about 15 minutes.

2. In a saucepan, combine a large scoop of garlic cloves and oil with the water left after cooking pasta. Using a spatula, mash the garlic into a paste and then simmer with pasta water until it emulsifies into a sauce. Add pasta and continue to cook and reduce. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

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Continuing Studies

Northern Institute of Social Justice

WINTER TRAINING COURSES and SHORT, FREE WEBINARS

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Criminal Law: Part One

Mon Mar 18

10am-12pm FREE

Code: JUST CE131 CRN: 90142

Delivered remotely via ZOOM

Instructor: Pamela Cross

Registra on deadline: Mon Mar 11

Ethics of Helping

Tues Mar 19

9:00am-4:30pm

$299 + GST and $269 + GST early bird registra on by Feb 27

Code: JUST CE73 CRN: 90053

Delivered In-person: YukonU Room C1440

Instructor: Kaelin Sheaden

Registra on deadline: Mar 5 through YukonU.

Late registra on through un l Mar 18 through CTRI by contac ng sam@ctrins te.com

Beyond the Binary: The Evolu on of Gender

Mon Mar 25

10-11am FREE

Code: JUST CE132 CRN: 90262

Delivered remotely via ZOOM

Instructors: Meg Grudeski & Erin Legault

Registra on deadline: Mon Mar 18

Sit in My Puddle: The Art of Empathy and Holding Space

Thurs Mar 28

10:00-11:30am FREE

Code: JUST CE111 CRN: 90022

Delivered remotely via ZOOM

Instructors: Meg Grudeski & Erin Legault

Registra on deadline: Thurs Mar 21

Wellness Strategies

Wed Apr 3

9:00am-4:30pm

$299 + GST and

$269 + GST early bird registra on by Mar 13

Code: JUST CE119 CRN: 90066

Delivered In-person: YukonU Room C1440

Instructor: Kaelin Sheaden

Registra on deadline: Mar 20 through YukonU.

Late registra on un l Apr 2 through CTRI by contac ng sam@ctrins te.com

Administra ve Jus ce: Prac ce and Procedure for Decision-Makers

Wed-Fri Apr 10 - 12

April 10 & 11: 9:00am-4:30pm April 12: 9:00am12:00pm

$600 + GST

Code: JUST 006 CRN: 90090

Delivered In-person: YukonU Room C1440

Instructor: Bruce Willis

Registra on deadline: Tues Apr 2

Understanding Legisla on

Mon Apr 15

9:00am-4:30pm

$175 + GST

Code: JUST 019 CRN: 90091

Delivered In-person: YukonU Room C1440

Instructor: Bruce Willis

Registra on deadline: Mon Apr 8

Administra ve Jus ce: Advanced Decision-Wr

ng for Decision-Makers

Tues/Wed Apr 16-17

9:00am-4:30pm

$450 + GST

Code: JUST 004 CRN: 90092

Delivered In-person: YukonU Room T1023

Instructors: Bruce Willis & Ron Veale

Registra on deadline: Tues Apr 9

Mo va onal Interviewing

Wed Apr 16

9:00-4:30pm

$299 + GST and $269 + GST early bird registra on by Mar 26

Code: JUST CE118 CRN: 90058

Delivered In-person: YukonU Room C1440

Instructor: Ofelia Ta Registra on deadline: Apr 2 through YukonU. Late registra on un ll Apr 15 through CTRI by contac ng sam@ctrins te.com

Applied Suicide Interven on Skills Training (ASIST)

Wed/Thurs Apr 24-25

8:30am-4:00pm

$225 + GST

Code: ASIS 002 CRN: 90105

Delivered In-person: YukonU Room C1440

Instructors: Meg Grudeski & Erin Legault

Registra on deadline: Wed Apr 17

Introduc on to Conscious Aging

Tues/Wed May 7- 8

9:00am-4:00pm

$75 + GST

Code: JUST CE86 CRN: 90287

Delivered In-person: Normandy Living, 468 Range Rd.

Instructor: Larry Gray, B.Sc., M.E.S., M.Ed.

Registra on deadline: Tues Apr 30

Grief and Frontline Professions

Wed/Thurs May 22-23

9:00am-4:30pm

$325 + GST

Code: JUST 014 CRN: 90055

Delivered In-person: McClintock Bay Adven res, 45 minutes from downtown Whitehorse Hospice Yukon Socie

Registra on deadline: Mon May 20

YFN 101

Wed Jun 12

8:30am-4:30pm

$325 + GST

Code: YFN 001 CRN: 90074

Delivered In-person: YukonU Room C1530

First Na ons In a ves Department, Yukon Univers

Registra on deadline: Wed Jun 5

EVENTS ACTIVE AND WELLNESS EVENTS

ACTIVE LISTINGS

Mon Mar 4 West Coast Swing & Argentinian Tango Classes 5:45 PM Association franco-yukonnaise (AFY) Ready to shake it up and have some fun? Join us for an awesome dance session where we will be learning two cool styles! For more info email percheronaudrey@gmail.com. https://whatsupyukon.events/3v9

Tue Mar 5 Intuitive Hatha Yoga 5:30 PM Grace Space Work on connecting mind with body and breath, and learn to move intuitively based on what is in our highest and best good. Drop in as space permits. https://whatsupyukon.events/77dc4a

Fri Mar 8 GIRLS ARE RAD! International

Women’s Day Celebration 10:00 AM Mt Sima Join us for a day shredding the slopes and empowering women. All ages, all genders, all Yukoners welcomed! Rockin’

Tunes by: 3JDJ, Mega Krahn, Snaxx, Cosmic Zest

Sat Mar 9 K.S.A Livingston Trail Ride 10:00 AM Long Lake A group snowmobile ride up the Livingston Trail. Free and open for everyone to join, bring your own snowmobile, lunch, gear and fuel for this day long ride in the wilderness. https:// whatsupyukon.events/srf

Sun Mar 10 Ski-bou 1:00 PM Mount Lorne

Community Centre Bring your cross-country skis and hit the trails with Yukon Wildlife Viewing staff to learn about Woodland Caribou. Register online. https://yukon.ca/ en/wild-discoveries

Mondays

Judo For Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts

6:00 AM

Morning Strength and Conditioning 7:30 AM Northern Strength Academy Functional fitness training to be stronger and injuryresistant. All levels are welcome. Train ‘functionally’ with NSA Co-owner Jeremy McCulloch. https://northernstrength.ca/

Move & Meditate - Slow Vinyasa Yoga 8:30 AM Avalanche Athletics Immerse yourself in a tranquil journey of movement and mindfulness with our Moving Meditation - Slow Vinyasa Yoga. http://amitieyoga.c

Elderactive CGC Flexihall 9:00 AM

Canada Games Centre Yukon Elderactive has the Flexihall is Booked for you! Some activities get your heart pumping, while others get your mind engaged

Elderactive Pilates level 1/2 9:30 AM

Northern Lights School of Dance Energizing Level 2 Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement! Register online.

Babynastics with Coach Stephanie 9:30 AM Polarettes Gymnastics Club A semistructured parent and tot class for new movers, all the way to age 5. Immerse your little one in song, socialization and a very colorful and stimulating environment. Free with membership. https://www.polarettes.

org/babynastics

Tai Chi for Seniors 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Come early, bring water, and wear comfortable, smooth soled indoor shoes. Call 668-5538 for more info.

Elderactive Pilates level 2 10:40 AM

Northern Lights School of Dance Energizing

Level 2 Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement! Register online.

http://cuts2.com/jiacg

Noon Strength and Conditioning 12:00

PM Northern Strength Academy Functional strength class teaches compound multijoint lifts that improve athleticism, strength, coordination, power and more. https:// northernstrength.ca/

Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight Days Martial Arts 12:05 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.

Kids Muay Thai 4:45 PM Eight Days

Martial Arts KIDS MUAY THAI a dynamic and engaging martial art that can be traced

to the middle of the 18th century. Open to ages 8 - 12.

Zumba with Bonita 5:45 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online

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.

Move & Meditate - Slow Vinyasa Yoga 6:45 PM Avalanche Athletics Immerse yourself in a tranquil journey of movement and mindfulness with our Moving Meditation - Slow Vinyasa Yoga. http://amitieyoga.ca

Spirit Bear Karate 7:30 PM The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre http:// spiritbearkaratekobudo.ca

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts

7:30 PM

Rest & Restore-Meditative Yin 8:30 PM Avalanche Athletics Suitable for all levels, offering variations and props to support individual needs. Bringing a yoga mat, comfortable clothing, water bottle and block are recommended.

Tuesdays

Strength for the Endurance Athlete 6:00 AM Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts

6:00 AM

Séances de yoga 8:00 AM

Flow and Fly – Vinyasa Yoga 8:30 AM

Grace Space This dynamic and invigorating practice is designed to awaken your inner strength and leave you feeling revitalized and empowered.

Elderactive Yoga with Richard until Oct 24 9:30 AM Northern Lights School of Dance explore the great variety the IYENGAR

Yoga method has to offer

Yoga with Barbara until Feb 20 10:00 AM

Whitehorse United Church Use side door All Levels Yoga. Email bfraingower@gmail.com

Babynastics with Coach Naomi 10:15

AM Polarettes Gymnastics Club A semistructured parent and tot class for new movers, all the way to age 5. Immerse your little one in song, socialization and a very colorful and stimulating environment. Free with membership. https://www.polarettes.

org/babynastics

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - drilling Eight Days

Martial Arts 12:05 AM

Yoga-Yoga Nidra 5:45 PM 7th Ray Studio

Awaken and then release as we delve into a one hour yoga class that will prepare us to melt into the 30 minute Yoga Nidra experience. Register online. Strength for the Endurance Athlete 12:00

PM Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels.

Lunchtime Fitness Classes 12:15 PM

Northern Strength Academy Tuesdays classes are more resistance and strength focused and Thursday classes more HIIT cardio. Drop in & passes are available.

Elderactive Nordic Walking 12:30 PM

ElderActive Recreation Association he use of poles provides a full-body workout as well as stability over uneven terrain.

Elderactive Leisure Walking 12:30 PM

ElderActive Recreation Association Leisure Walking is similar to Nordic walking but is suitable for those who prefer a slower, more relaxed pace

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 4:45 PM Strength & Conditioning 5:30 PM

Northern Strength Academy Exercise to suit your fitness level and Strength & Conditioning Goals. Learn to Squat,

Deadlift, Bench Press, Row and Olympic Lift https://northernstrength.ca/

Midnight Sun Fencing Club: Learn to Fence 6:00 PM Grey Mountain

Primary School This class introduces the fundamentals of fencing to kids who have never tried fencing. All classes are at Grey Mountain Primary.

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 PM

Whitehorse Archery Takhini Elementary 6:30 PM Whitehorse Archery is a non-profit club for the recreational shooter, hunters, and those who just want to work on their skills. https://www.whitehorsearchery.com/ schedule

Spirit Bear Kobudo (Weapons) Karate 7:00 PM The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre http://spiritbearkaratekobudo.ca

Midnight Sun Fencing Club: Intermediate 7:30 PM Grey Mountain Primary School

This class picks up from where Learn to Fence ends. In this class students are taught fencing technique, strategy, and fitness.

No-Gi Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 7:30 PM

Stretch and Stabilize – Functional Conditioning 7:45 PM Grace Space

Purposeful movement with our Functional Conditioning non-yoga movement class.

Wednesdays

Muay Thai Kickboxing 6:00 AM Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout. Morning Strength and Conditioning 7:30 AM Northern Strength Academy

https://northernstrength.ca/

Elderactive CGC Flexihall 9:00 AM Canada Games Centre Yukon Elderactive has the Flexihall is Booked for you! Some activities get your heart pumping, while others get your mind engaged

Elderactive Pilates level 1/2 9:30 AM

Northern Lights School of Dance Energizing Level 2 Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement! Register online.

Zumba with Bonita 10:00 AM 7th Ray Studio Zumba routines incorporate interval training — alternating fast and slow rhythms — to help improve cardiovascular fitness. Register online.

Elderactive Pilates level 2 10:40 AM Northern Lights School of Dance Energizing Level 2 Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement! Register online. http://cuts2.com/jiacg

Ladies Kickboxing 12:05 PM Eight Days

Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout.

NSA Spin Classes 4:15 PM Northern Strength Academy NSA offers Indoor Cycling classes with certified instructors Adrienne Marsh and Maria Wise. Improve your conditioning and strength on the bike!

https://northernstrength.ca/

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts

6:00 PM

Spirit Bear Karate 6:25 PM The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre http:// spiritbearkaratekobudo.ca

Muay Thai Kickboxing 7:45 PM

and calories in 50 minutes with the ultimate cardio-conditioning program that is tailored to ALL fitness levels. Register online. https:// whatsupyukon.events/b7o

Strength for the Endurance Athlete 6:00

AM Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts

6:00 AM

Tai Chi for Seniors 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Come early, bring water, and wear comfortable, smooth soled indoor shoes.

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

Strength for the Endurance Athlete 12:00

PM Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels

Noon Hatha Yoga until Dec 7 12:00 PM

Grace Space Relax, energize and leave with more mental and physical space and capacity! Register online. http://cuts2.com/ gmGhI

No-Gi Jiu Jitsu - drilling Eight Days Martial Arts 12:05 PM

Babynastics with Coach Ewan 1:00

PM Polarettes Gymnastics Club A semistructured parent and tot class for new movers, all the way to age 5. Immerse your little one in song, socialization and a very colorful and stimulating environment. Free with membership. https://www.polarettes.

org/babynastics

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Eight Days

Martial Arts 4:45 PM

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 PM

Midnight Sun Fencing Club: Adult Beginner 7:00 PM Grey Mountain Primary School If you are looking to learn fencing as an adult. In this class students are taught fencing technique, strategy, and fitness.

Fridays Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts

6:00 AM

NSA Spin Classes 6:30 AM Northern

Strength Academy NSA offers Indoor Cycling classes with certified instructors Adrienne Marsh and Maria Wise. Improve your conditioning and strength on the bike!

https://northernstrength.ca/

Yoga Classes at Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs 10:15 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

Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight & Mondays Days Martial Arts 12:05 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 4:45 PM

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 PM

No-Gi Jiu Jitsu - teen classes Eight Days

Martial Arts 6:00 PM

Muay Thai Kickboxing 7:30 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout.

Saturdays

Flow & Fly – Vinyasa Yoga 8:30 AM

Avalanche Athletics A dynamic and invigorating practice is designed to awaken your inner strength and leave you feeling revitalized and empowered. All levels, Bring yoga mat, comfortable clothing, water bottle and block are recommended. http:// amitieyoga.ca

Saturday Morning Strength and Conditioning 10:15 AM Northern Strength Academy Full-body movements to improve functional strength. Suitable for all levels and aligns with NSA’s strength programming. https://northernstrength.ca/

Yoga Classes at Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs 10:15 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

No-Gi Jiu Jitsu - drilling Eight Days

Martial Arts 12:05 PM

Open Mat Eight Days Martial Arts 12:05 PM

Sundays Circus Sundays 10:00 AM Avalanche

Athletics We will have equipment for people to try out, including stilts, juggling stuff, aerial silks, aerial hoop, static trapeze, spinny things, balance things…

NSA Spin Classes 10:00 AM Northern

Strength Academy NSA offers Indoor Cycling classes with certified instructors Adrienne Marsh and Maria Wise. Improve

your conditioning and strength on the bike!

https://northernstrength.ca/

Yoga Classes at Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs 10:15 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

WELLNESS LISTINGS

Sat Mar 9 Crafting Your Grief 1:00 PM

Venue shared upon registration Join Yukon artist Ava P Christl and care for yourself by creating the love and messages you want to receive. All materials provided at no cost. To register email carlie@hospiceyukon.net https://hospiceyukon.net/en/2024/02/19/ mirror/

Sun Mar 17 Mini-Retreat: Facing Burnout and Pathways Forward 1:00 PM Queer

Yukon Society - The Cache by Fearless Joy Coaching This mini-retreat offers space, reflection, tools and support for those burnt out again or in a burnout cycle. https:// whatsupyukon.events/mini-retreat-5f2d86

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.

Monthly

1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month 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. Call 332-5054 or 332-6476 for more info.

1st and 3rd Wednesday QYS Peer Support Nights 5:00 PM Queer Yukon Society The Cache We want to provide a space where parents and guardians of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth can find connection and support from their peers.

2nd Wednesday and last Friday Blood Collection and Lab Work 9:00 AM Queer Yukon Society The Cache Blood Work and Lab Collection Clinic! We will provide regular clinics for blood collection & lab requisitions

1st Thursday of every month Men’s

Gathering 5:00 PM A safe place for men to connect with each other and learn traditional teachings. For more info contact Rob at 332-5708 or Rob.McLean@kdfn.net

Every other Tuesday Sharing Circle 12:00 PM Old Justice Building KDFN Every other Tuesday for recovery focused sharing circles. Connect, share challenges and gains, and access support and wisdom. Snacks and refreshments served. https:// whatsupyukon.events/4en

Mondays

Sally and Sisters 11:30 AM Whitehorse

United Church A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.

AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin House Infant Feeding Mondays 1:00 PM Yukon Midwifery Program Yukoners who are pregnant or have a baby under 12 months are invited to learn about feeding their infants and get support with challenges. Call 393-7120 to book a private appointment or drop-in.

AA 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.

AA New Beginnings Group (O, A) 8:00

PM Christ Church Cathedral (Hellaby Hall)

AA New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00

PM Christ Church Cathedral

Tuesdays

Sally and Sisters 11:30 AM Whitehorse

United Church A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.

Healthy Babies Healthy Futures 12:00

PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre An inclusive Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program for parental & infant support. Enjoy a Drop-In lunch and connect with other families. https://whatsupyukon.events/8kd

AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM

305 Wood St. Captain Martin House

ARKA Brotherhood Men’s Circle:

Porcupine Squad 6:30 PM Whitehorse A confidential, structured space that empowers men to transform themselves into self-aware, self-disciplined, empowered and trustworthy leaders. Email mjvernon@ gmail.com for more info. http://www. arkabrotherhood.com

AA UglyDuckling Group (C/M, NS) 8:00

PM Christ Church Cathedral New members always welcome, this is a non smoking group.

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.

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 867-334-

1725 for more details

Wednesdays

TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) 8:00

AM Closeleigh Manor Common Room Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight?

Call or text 867-334-1725 for more details

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

AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM

305 Wood St. Captain Martin House

Al-Anon 12:00 PM Sport Yukon Al-Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.

Narcotics Anonymous Meetings 7:00 PM

Inclusion Yukon

Art Therapy for Grief 5:30 PM Hospice

Yukon Learn more about living with grief and self-compassion in a supportive space with others who are grieving the death of a loved one

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 7:30

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

AA No Puffin Big Book Study (C, A) 8:00

PM Christ Church Cathedral (Hellaby Hall)

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

Thursdays

Sally and Sisters 11:30 AM Whitehorse

United Church A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.

Healthy Babies Healthy Futures 12:00 PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre An inclusive Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program for parental & infant support. Enjoy a Drop-In lunch and connect with other families. https://whatsupyukon.events/8kd

AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM

305 Wood St. Captain Martin House

Connect to Culture - Drop-In 1:00

PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre FREE! Drop-In, Open to ALL! Weekly cultural activities from beading to sewing, healing camp trips, elder visits and more. For more info call 667-2093 or email info@vfwomenscentre.com https:// vfwomenscentre.com/events

Polar Group (O, A) 7:30 PM 311 Elliott St. & 4th Ave.

Clayton’s CAR CARE Tips

BATTERY

Batteries store energy that is needed to start your vehicle, there are a few things to remember about batteries. Regular maintenance #1 is making sure the battery is secured properly so it doesn’t vibrate, keeping connections clean and tight at the terminal, with loose connections you may run into problems like vehicles won’t start, alternator not charging properly and could cause battery and alternator failure.

Making sure your battery is ready for the colder weather we see in the Yukon like adding a battery pad or battery blanket to keep it warm when the vehicle is not in use; by keeping the battery warm in colder weather you will get the most power out of the battery on start up. Here is a side tip: if you don’t drive your vehicle on a regular basis and are experiencing battery problems, you could ask you local mechanic to install a low amp battery maintainer; this will keep your battery fully charged even when the vehicle is parked for a long time.

Until Mar

Until Mar 30

Until May 17 Where the Waters Narrow

Sat Mar 9 Funky Forest Folks 9:00 PM

The Local Bar A blend of rhythm and nature’s magic, channelling the vibrant energy of spring awakening. Shake off that winter darkness by grooving to surreal rhythms and fantastic bass. Cover at the door. https://whatsupyukon.events/ gw4

Sat Mar 9 The Juliani Ensemble 7:30

PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre The Juliani Ensemble, a highly acclaimed chamber music ensemble composed of world class musicians. Tickets online. https://www. yukontickets.com/

Fri Mar 15 Mobb Diggity with Northstarr and Alex Johnston 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well Mob Diggity - A force to be reckoned with in the world of hip hop, along with the hip hop duo NorthStarr, and you know this guy from the Midnight Sons Band - Alex Johnson. Cover at the door. https:// whatsupyukon.events/3y3

Saturdays

Live Music at Whiskey Jacks 7:00 PM

Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill At Whiskey Jack’s every Saturday. whiskeyjacks.ca/

GENERAL EVENTS

Mon Mar 4 Beginner Welding - Lotus

Candle Holder 5:30 PM Yukonstruct

Makespace Learn to MIG weld while making a Lotus Candle Holder. All the supplies to create one Lotus Flower will be provided. Register online. https:// yukonstruct.com/calendar/

Mon Mar 4- Thu Mar 7 Dune - Part

Two 6:00 PM Yukon Theatre Explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Tickets online or in-person at the box office https://yukonfilmsociety.com/ schedule/dune-part-two

WH

is your best resource for events across the Yukon!

Sat Mar 16 Cryptozoologists & Clout Game 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well Cryptozoologists, a scrappy rock band teams up with Clout Game, a wholesome hip hop band featuring accordion and bass clarinet. Cover Charge at the door. https://whatsupyukon.events/f2db3b

Tue Mar 5 Essential Communication Skills for Small Business 9:00 AM Yukon University Discover the crucial elements of written communication that establish connections with customers. Register online. https://www. whitehorsechamber.ca/training

Violet Gatensby Yukon Arts Centre Gallery Her first solo exhibition, she incorporates these influences into her art, bridging the traditional and contemporary worlds.

Until May 17 Shii’itsüh - Crying in the Heart by Teresa Vander Meer-Chassé Yukon Arts Centre Gallery As a way to process grief and loss, Teresa Vander Meer-Chassé has created a literal and metaphorical shelter that has been reclaimed, reconstructed, and revitalised.

Until Spring 2024 Out in the Open –En Plein Art The Jim Smith Building An exhibition celebrating the 2023 acquisitions of the Yukon Permanent Art Collection.

LIVE MUSIC

Sat Mar 16 Klondike Karaoke - Finale 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre This competition is open for ages 13 and over, so if you think you got the chops! Sign up in person. https://whatsupyukon.events/ sp3

Monthly

1st Saturday Folk Society Coffeehouse 6:00 PM Whitehorse United Church All ages featuring local emerging and established musicians. Bring cash to buy coffee, tea, and tasty treats!

Tue Mar 5 Workshop & Roundtable for Entrepreneurs 7:00 PM Location TBC Learn more about investment and how it can help you grow your business, the pros and cons of bootstrapping, loans, funding, and investment? Free, registration required (register online).

https://whatsupyukon.events/e736db

Tue Mar 5 Comedy Workshop 7:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre YAC CBC’s comedy workshop is offered by Vancouver comedian Charlie Demers. https:// whatsupyukon.events/5eu

EVENTS PROMOTERS

What’s Up Yukon is now a local option to sell your tickets on-line!

Email us: events@whatsupyukon.com

Thu Mar 7 Jazz in the Hall - Scott Maynard 6:30 PM Old Fire Hall Jazz in the Hall - Learn with Steve Gedrose educational vignette, Listen with Multiinstrumentalist Scott Maynard and Jazz jam with participating instrumentalists and vocalists. https://jazzyukon.ca/

Sat Mar 9 The Juliani Ensemble in concert 7:30 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre https://whitehorseconcerts.com/ project/the-juliani-ensemble-saturdaymarch-9-2024/

Sat Mar 9 Space Queen with Franklin & Fleabane 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well The celebration of International Women’s Day continues with a Wrap Up Party - a night of original rock and metal, headlined by stoner rock trio SPACE QUEEN all the way from Vancouver, BC!

e 2024 Spring Sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly will convene on ursday, March 7, 2024.

e Assembly sits Monday to ursday 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

2071 Second Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon e rst hour of the proceedings is telecast the following day on Northwestel Cable.

Live audio is available on 93.5 FM and yukonassembly.ca

Every Other Wednesday Intermediate Jam – Bluegrass, Old-Time 7:00 PM Whitehorse Legion A fun jam of bluegrass and related genres (old-time, classic country, etc). Medium tempos, lots of opportunities to take a solo if you want, but not required. Contact ian.boyce@ northwestel.net for more info.

Wednesdays

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. Ginger Jam 7:00 PM Lefty’s Well

Thursdays

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

We Mar 6 Industry Conference 8:30 AM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre A unique opportunity for businesses and government buyers to build better relationships, exploring procurement best practices and industry trends together. Register online. https://whatsupyukon. events/lbn

Wed Mar 6 - 9 Mustard by Kat Sandler 7:30 PM The Guild Hall A twisted fairy tale about friendship, moving on and finding magic where you least expect it. Shows are Wednesday through Saturday. Tickets online. www.yukontickets.com

Fri Mar 8 Midnight Series - Euchre Edition 8:00PM Yukon Brewing Sign up online with a friend and come compete in the first-ever Yukon Brewing Euchre tournament. https:// whatsupyukon.events/alg cont’d on page 17 ...

La séance du printemps 2024 de l’Assemblée législative du Yukon est convoquée le jeudi 7 mars 2024.

2071, 2e Avenue, Whitehorse (Yukon)

La première heure des travaux est di usée le jour suivant sur le service de câblodistribution de Northwestel.

L’Assemblée siège du lundi au jeudi, de 13 h à 17 h 30. facebook.com/yukonlegislativeassembly

Di usion audio en direct au 93,5 FM et au yukonassembly.ca/fr

Fri Mar 8 Dune - Part Two 8:00 PM Yukon

Theatre Explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Tickets online or in-person at the box office https://yukonfilmsociety.

com/schedule/dune-part-two

Sat Mar 9 Tripod Series 9:00 AM Yukon Convention Centre This introductory program builds skills for the key crew on a film set – grip/lighting, camera, and acting! https://whatsupyukon.events/07b3bb

Tue Mar 12 Ordinary Objects - Intro to Still Life Painting 6:00 PM Arts Underground In this six week course we will work from ordinary objects such as a pair of boots, a stack of books, a cut avocado or a bit of driftwood. Register online. https://whatsupyukon.events/9ow

Tue Mar 12 Beginner Welding - Live Edge Stool 5:30 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Learn to use a MIG welder and make a step stool! Gain handson experience working with welding equipment. Register online. Register online. https://yukonstruct.com/calendar/

Wed Mar 13 Workshop & Roundtable for Entrepreneurs 7:00 PM Location TBA Learn more about investment and how it can help you grow your business, the pros and cons of bootstrapping, loans, funding, and investment? Free, registration required (register online). https://whatsupyukon.events/e736db

Wed Mar 13 Drinking with Scissors – March Craft Party 7:00 PM Mini Makerspace Sew Cute Sock Monkey kits as part of an awesome evening of crafts and well crafted drinks, Email TheMiniMakerspace@gmail.com for more info. https://whatsupyukon.events/537

Wed Mar 13 - Sat Mar 16 Jenny Hamilton - Teenage Cult Leader 8:00 PM Old Fire Hall Jenny Hamilton’s stories deep-dive into her childhood dreams and experience growing up queer in 1980’s Whitehorse. https://larrikinentertainment. ca/jenny-hamilton-1

Thu Mar14 International Fly Fishing Film Festival 6:30 PM Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre Fly fishing film festival showcases the passion, lifestyle, and culture of fly fishing. Email steve@ h2otroutfitter.com for more info, tickets online or tickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event. https:// whatsupyukon.events/ju5

Fri Mar 15 Comedian Chris Gordon Live 7:00 & 9:30 PM Boiler Room Lounge One of Canada’s most outrageous comedians, Chris Gordon! Tickets online. https:// whatsupyukon.events/0dp

Sat Mar 16 Jenny Hamilton - Teenage Cult Leader 2:00 PM Old Fire Hall Jenny Hamilton’s stories deep-dive into her childhood dreams and experience growing up queer in 1980’s Whitehorse. https:// larrikinentertainment.ca/jenny-hamilton-1

Sat Mar 16 Comedian Chris Gordon Live 7:00 PM Boiler Room Lounge One of Canada’s most outrageous comedians, Chris Gordon! Tickets online. https:// whatsupyukon.events/0dp

Monthly

2nd & 4th Mondays Service Officer 7:00 AM Royal Canadian Legion Whitehorse An invite to all Veterans, Police and First responders for the service hour at the Legion, socialise and find out what is going on. https://bit.ly/3Lm40ZG

2nd & 4th Wednesdays Whitehorse Photography Club - Meetup 7:00 PM Yukon University - Whitehorse Campus Held in Rm A2204. Discuss photography, share your work, learn new tips and tricks. http://whitehorsephotoclub.ca/

First Thursdays QYS Charmed Stitches

2:00 PM Queer Yukon Society The Cache Fiber crafts night. Bring your knitting, crochet, beading, sewing, stitching, etc, to The Cache to sit and stitch with other queer crafters.

Second Thursday QYS Movie Nights

5:00 PM Queer Yukon Society The Cache

Last Thursdays Repair Cafe 6:00 PM

Yukonstruct Makespace Bring it in and see if it is fixable using soldering irons, multimeters, and other tools. This easy introduction to electronics and small home appliance repair is a useful evening of DIY learning that you can take home.

2nd Thursday Music Trivia 7:00 PM

Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Come on out and test your music knowledge! Teams of no more than 6 people.

Last Friday Friday Night Karaoke 7:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 The last Friday of the month come practise your high and low notes or just watch! For members or signed in guests. https://bit.

ly/3XJbTw4

Every 2nd Friday TGIF Dinner 6:00 PM

Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Every 2nd Friday, tickets to be bought in person at legion throughout the week leading up to dinner. No tickets at the door day of.

3rd Sundays Messy Church 3:00 PM

Christ Church Cathedral church for children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality. Crafts, singing and food will be the focus.

2nd & 4th Sundays Grade 8 – 12

High School Youth Group 6:00 PM

Mountainview Church A positive place for your teen to hang out on the weekend. Take part in games and activities, learn about the Bible, and deepen faith. https:// mountainview.church/connect/youth

Monthly

Weekly

Mondays

Play Pool 1:00 PM Golden Age Society

Becoming more limber and agile in your movements through playing billiards is a great benefit.

Play Whist 1:30 PM Golden Age Society

Classic English trick-taking card game which was widely played in the 18th and 19th centuries. Although the rules are simple, there is scope for strategic play

Mtg: Competitive Commander 6:00 PM

Titan Gaming and Collectibles

Women’s Bible Study 6:00pm Women’s Bible Study. Refreshments are served followed by the study. For more info check out www.mountainview.church or email rachel@mountainview.church.

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 Industry Night Lefty’s Well 8:00 PM All are welcome - 20% off everything for our industry family - hot dogs, tunes, games and happy hour all night! https://bit.

ly/3L0J3Ce

Tuesdays

Café de l’amitié 2:00 PM Association franco-yukonnaise (AFY) Le Café de l’amitié est un rendez-vous hebdomadaire et une occasion de rassemblement pour les francophones de 50 ans et plus.

QYS Drop-in Queer Yukon Society The Cache 2:00 PM

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.

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

Chess Club 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles Love Chess? Want to learn?

Looking for Competition? Join us!

SuperSmash Bros, Mtg: Commander 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles

10 Card Crib - Members & Signed In

Guests 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Whether you are a seasoned crib player or a beginner, come play! Learn tips and tricks and have some fun!

https://bit.ly/3KP0B5s

Wednesdays

Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM

Whitehorse United Church Casual, no lessons, just conversations. Wednesdays noon, info Louise call 687-7238 or Michele

867-333-6081.

QYS Drop-in Queer Yukon Society The

Cache 2:00 PM

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

Spanish Conversation 12:00 PM

Whitehorse United Church Call 333-6081 for more info.

Anglican Holy Communion –Whitehorse 12:10 PM Christ the Church

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

Mtg: Modern, Warhammer Age of Sigmar 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles

Thursdays Public Speaking TrainingToastmasters 12:00 PM Decora Guests are always welcome. There are many roles to learn at Toastmasters. Practice 2 minute table topics

Anglican Thursday at the Cathedral 12:10 PM Christ the Church Cathedral

Bring a lunch (Book of Alternative Services)

QYS Drop-in 2:00 PM Queer Yukon Society & The Cache

Pathfinder Role-Playing Game for Youth 3:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library

Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. Find out what role playing games are all about! Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are always welcome.

Mtg: casual Commander, Warhammer 40k & Kill Team 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles

Mountainview Church Community Group 7:00 PM 16 years or older?

Mountainview Church Community Group! We’ll share some snacks and talk about what the bible has to say about discipleship.

Fridays

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.

Tarot Card Readings with Sari Horvath

Baked Cafe 9:15 AM Sari uses her wisdom and guidance through tarot cards to help answer your life questions!

Please use email to book appointments

treasurebooksyxy@gmail.com

Coffee & Chat 11:00 AM Golden Age

Society Coffee and chat is a way to connect with your community, develop friendships, and have fun.

Crib 1:00 PM Golden Age Society

Cribbage is an easy game to learn but hard to master. For more info call 6685538.

QYS Drop-in Queer Yukon Society The

Cache 2:00 PM

Mtg: Pioneer, YuGiOh Casual 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles

Saturdays

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.

Pokemon, Mtg: Youth Magic, Lorcana 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles

Sundays

Mountainview Church Sunday Service

9:30 AM Church In The Building 9:30 AM, 11AM or Church At Home 7 AM, 9:30 AM,

11 AM Mountainviewwhitehorse.ca/Watch

Clothing Room 10:00 AM Whitehorse

Church of the Nazarene Free of charge to anyone and everyone

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

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.

Sunday Gatherings 3:00 PM The Northern Collective Church

KIDS & FAMILIES

Fri Mar 8 Kung Fu Panda 4 Nightly + Matinees Yukon Theatre Po encounters a villain called the Chameleon who conjures villains from the past and discovers that heroes can be found in the most unexpected places. https:// yukonfilmsociety.com/schedule/kung-fupanda-4

Sun Mar 10 Kids Kreate 1:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Children get the chance to work with local artists and crafts people on a bunch of different creative projects and is open to ages 4-11. Free - All materials provided. https:// yukonartscentre.com/events/kids-kreatemarch-10

Tue Mar 12 – Fri Mar 15 Youth Outdoor Wellness Event Mt Sima For youth aged 17-21! Meals, transportation, campfire cookout, chef-led cooking class, art, games and wellness workshops. To register call 668-6429 or email programs@yukon.cmha.ca

Sat Mar 16 Yukon Dogs 2 - Book

Signing with Author Kylie CampbellClarke 11:30 AM Coles Whitehorse Meet author Kylie Campbell-Clarke, and read the heartwarming sequel that will take you on an adventure through the Yukon wilderness!

Sat Mar 16 Spring Break Family Feast 12:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Feast is for Whitehorse-based families with Indigenous kids aged 0-18. First come, first served for 250 hampers, per feast. Email nutrition@yfned.ca for more info.

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1st & 3rd Saturdays Grades 5 - 7 Junior

Youth Group 7:00 PM Mountainview Church Passionate about giving kids opportunities to have fun & make new friends, while teaching them about Jesus & His great love for our world https:// mountainview.church/connect/youth

2nd and 4th Saturdays Grade 8 - 12

High School Youth Group 7:00 PM

Mountainview Church A positive place for your teen to hang out on the weekend. Take part in games and activities, learn about the Bible, and deepen faith. https:// mountainview.church/connect/youth

Weekly

Mondays

Drop-In 9:00 AM Polarettes Gymnastics

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

Babynastics with Coach Stephanie 9:30 AM Polarettes Gymnastics Club Babynastics is a semi-structured parent and tot class for new movers, all the way to age 5.

Tuesdays

Babynastics with Coach Naomi

10:15 AM Polarettes Gymnastics Club Babynastics is a semi-structured parent and tot class for new movers, all the way to age 5.

Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Join us for stories, songs & rhymes!

A free drop-in program for children ages 0-5 and caregivers at Whitehorse Public Library

Native Grad Regalia Sewing Program

4:00 PM Northern Cultural Expressions

Free accredited program for indigenous high school graduates of 2024. Call 633-4186 or email executiveassistant@ northernculture.org to register.

Wednesdays

French Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse

Public Library Wednesdays French Story Time at Whitehorse Public Library. Songs, stories and rhymes, en français, for children under 5 and their parents.

Thursdays

Babynastics with Coach Ewan 1:00 PM Polarettes Gymnastics Club Babynastics is a semi-structured parent and tot class for new movers, all the way to age 5.

Pathfinder Role-Playing Game for Youth 3:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Youth 11-17 are invited to join, no experience necessary.

Native Grad Regalia Sewing Program 4:00 PM Northern Cultural Expressions

Free accredited program for indigenous high school graduates of 2024. Call 633-4186 or email executiveassistant@ northernculture.org to register.

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

MEETINGS

Monthly

First Monday Klondike Snowmobile Association Board Meeting 7:00 PM Sport Yukon https://ksa.yk.ca/comingevents/

Third Thursday ASAY board monthly meeting Sport Yukon 10:00 PM

Third Thursday Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition Monthly Meeting 5:00 PM ZOOM Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition for regular meeting. Everyone is welcome. Call Kathy 334-9317 or info@yapc.ca for a zoom link or join us in person. https://yapc. ca/actions/detail/yapcs-monthly-meetings

Tue Mar 5 AGM – Ukrainian Canadian Association of Yukon 6:30 PM Multicultural Centre of the Yukon Held in the big room at the Multicultural Centre of the Yukon. All are welcome to attend and participate; beverages and snacks will be provided. https://www.facebook.com/event s/775009411141585/?ref=newsfeed

Sat Mar 16 solstice haiku discussion group 2:00 PM Venue shared upon registration a monthly meeting to discuss haiku poetry https://kjmunro1560. wordpress.com/

Sat Mar 16 Climate Cafe 3:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library Is climate change impacting the way you feel, think or behave? Community conversations for our times, free to drop-in.

ONLINE EVENTS

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.

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.

MATERIAL ReCULTURING

CARBON-NEUTRAL HAM AND OTHER STORIES

I have had the good fortune to be selected as an Artist in Residence at Raven ReCentre for two summers now

My work with Zero Waste Yukon seems to be permeating my creative mind. It made me question and explore how I use materials in the context of the material culture we inhabit here together, one with cars and Ziplock bags and grapefruit. I use all these things.

The more I think about these things, the more confused I get. I am, at best, a mediocre environmentalist.

Still, my position as an artist gives me freedom to explore these ideas, as my work leads me to engage with materials all the time. Given the freedom to make what I want, I look around me to see what’s available. When I started working in clay, an instructor often

repeated how important it is to have compassion for the material—not to be angry with it, but to understand what it needs and how to work together with it. Maybe this kind of relationship can be part of changing the problematic parts of our material culture.

We are cut off from the story of materials and making behind most objects we encounter and use. A pencil, a notebook, a slice of ham—I buy them and use them. Folks thinking about environmental issues critique our collective habits and the way our tools and materials are currently designed to work, as following a pattern of “take-makewaste.” We buy things ignorant of their story before we encounter them in the shop. Then we use them and when we’re done with them, we throw them out. We take it for granted that there’s land for a landfill to take the things we’re ready to forget. It becomes somebody else’s problem. This assumption can be seen as colonialist.

I hope to inhabit some of these contradictions in this monthly column and make a place where you can hang out with them, too. One month (like this column), I’ll write from my own reflection and stories, grappling with the challenges

This dress made by Nicole Bauberger of a dirty raspberry jam jar, fired in the kiln, depicts ravens flying over the dump u

of trying to live in a good way in our current environmental times. I’ll write from the bus, from carpooling, from art projects and so on.

I’ll alternate these first-person articles with stories that patch together other people’s reuse stories. Many artists are engaging with these issues, and I will certainly write about them because I love to write about art. But I am equally interested in stories from people’s lives. In residence at Raven, I found that people wanted to tell me about the little things they dig, the ways they found to reuse plastic bottles to keep snow out of the outlets to plug-in their cars, and so on. What are you doing? If you have a story like this to share with me, please email it to materialreculturing@gmail.com. It might take awhile for me to get back to you … Please have patience with me.

I promised you carbon-neutral ham, though.

So I was coming out of the In-

dependent, packing my groceries to my truck. I had just read The Carbon Footprint of Everything, by Mike Berners-Lee. It’s a good book, but daunting. If you’re concerned with carbon, a plastic

shopping bag has less impact than paper. But microplastics! Etcetera, etcetera! Anyway, my head was spinning and it was clear from

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Nicole Bauberger is a painter, writer and performer living in Whitehorse.

PHOTO: Nicole Bauberger

Carbon-neutral ham and other stories cont’d from page 18

p This detail shows the ravens within and flying beyond the bounds of this experimental plastic painting by Leslie Leong

the book that grocery-store meat and dairy projects were expensive in my carbon footprint. I put my groceries in the trunk and turned towards my driver’s door. Then I spotted a pack of sliced deli ham on the slightly snowy asphalt of the parking lot. It sported a sticker, having been marked down 50 per cent off. I looked around for who might have dropped it, but couldn’t see anyone. It hadn’t been run over or stepped on yet.

t Leslie Leong uses milk cartons in her costume, as well as plastics from the waste stream in the painting behind it

It was in perfect condition. It wasn’t too warm outside … I took it home.

It seemed to me that it was bound for the garbage, so I figured the carbon in it was better served by eating it than letting it go to waste. I’m sure the ravens in the parking lot would have preferred I left it there to get run over, so they could eat it. The edges of the ham slices were a little dry but still very tasty, especially because they were (kind of … at least as far as I figured it) carbon neutral.

When I told this story to my nieces in Ontario, they didn’t think it was a good idea to eat ham that you had picked up off the ground. Irration-

ally, I feel the same way in Ontario. I wonder why it feels different here? Is it because of picking berries?

Diversions, an art exhibition of work drawn from the residencies at Raven ReCentre, over the summer of 2023, continues until February 26 at the Northern Front Studio Annex, in the same building as CHON-FM and Polarity Brewing.

Looking forward to celebrating your stories of ingenious reuse as we all navigate and co-create environmental and cultural changes together. n

Janet Patterson structured her residency around hand-mending a quilt her grandmother made, inviting other people to take a hand in stitching. Shared conversation was an important part of the piece q

PHOTO: Nicole Bauberger

KEEPING ‘THE PERCY’ ALIVE!

The spirit of the Percy, which began with the Iron Man of the North, is still alive and well this year

There won’t be a Percy DeWolfe Memorial Mail Race this year, but to keep the idea alive, the smaller-than-usual new board has decided to hold what they’re calling a Fun Mail Run, which will kick off from near the ferry landing at the end of Front Street on March 7 at 10 a.m.

The new race committee this year is so far composed of Dany Jette, John Mitchell and Anthony Da Costa Maia. These three are hoping to recruit a few more, but it’s late in the game to mount a full event this year. There are other volunteers carrying out a variety of tasks, planning logistics and creating the trail.

This last task used to be easier when the Yukon Quest passed by here on the way to Fairbanks, but that hasn’t happened for several years now. Mitchell has been organizing the trail preparation this year and reported this week (as of

February 10) that a trail has been broken out as far as Forty Mile.

“The weather events with the snow and the wind made it a lot smoother and it’s actually pretty good, except for a section around Cassiar Creek,” Mitchell said.

This year’s run will normally follow the Yukon River on the east bank, down to Clinton Creek and west along the Fortymile River. Between COVID restrictions and river conditions, it has not been possible to make the traditional round trip to Eagle, Alaska (and back), since 2019.

The race was created in memory of the route followed by the Iron Man of the North, mail carrier Percy DeWolfe, who carried mail on the river in all seasons from 1915 to 1950.

In other years on this alternate route, it has been the practice to overnight at Forty Mile, but the heritage infrastructure there was wiped out by last spring’s flooding. So this year’s plan is to proceed to Earl Rolf and Sandy Vaisvil’s Clinton Creek Hideaway, where mushers will be able to spend the night.

The next day, mushers will come up the Clinton Creek Road to the Top of the World Highway and make their way back to Dawson on this beautiful scenic route (and hope it’s a nice clear day).

In 2022, the race launched from the Ice Bridge

This year, the new committee has simple goals. The Fun Run (not a race) is to honour the spirit of Percy by having a Fun Mail Run in the Yukon wilderness and to help each other out on the trail. Mushers will be 100 per cent responsible for their own safety and their dogs’ safety throughout the event.

The trail distance is about 130 miles (209 kilometres).

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The rules are simple: Be safe. Have fun.

(We do encourage running with nine dogs, just as Percy did back in the day, but we won’t be monitoring this at all!)

What will be provided?

River conditions were poor in 2021, so the race began on the Top of the World Highway

The committee has posted the following:

1. A mushers’ meeting, the evening before the race, to provide information and to gather before hitting the trail. And to pick a musher who would potentially carry a small bag of mail.

2. A Start and Finish location where mushers will be able to park their vehicles and hit the trail safely.

3. A marked trail, which we’ll update you on at the mushers’ meeting, because one thing is sure these days—trail conditions change constantly!

4. An event on the evening of Saturday, March 9, to celebrate a fun gathering of mushers and which will also be a fundraiser for the Percy, so we can get back on track to hopefully offer you a proper full-on event next year!

5. We will also try to have a vet at the Finish Line, to help with any possible dog issues.

At this point, the committee has no idea how many teams will turn out for a Fun Run, with no prize money and that isn’t even a qualifying contest for the longer races, but the Percy started out as a Fun Run, back in 1977, and this committee hopes to keep that spirit alive in order to revive the full 210-mile (338-kilometre) race next year. n

The traditional starting point for this race is on King Street, in front of the Palace Grand Theatre, but it has been in other places, depending on COVID and trail conditions

PHOTOS: Dan Davidson

A MUSICAL INTERLUDE

Am I really “all about that bass”?

It was a quiet day, the weather somewhat questionable as it had been for some time. Late January and rain showers do not mix, especially when the temperature is bound to drop 20 degrees before February. I didn’t feel especially inclined to read my book that morning. I wasn’t in the most upbeat mood and had taken to sitting in silence, surrounded by my cats. I was unsure what I wanted to do, but I decided eventually that I would practise playing bass for my band class the coming week. It wasn’t the worst plan; in fact, it was probably fairly responsible of me. But considering I don’t own a bass, it wasn’t a great plan either. And so, I turned to the closest instrument I owned ...

As a 14-year-old girl, I’ve done my fair share of elementaryschool classes. Math, Social Studies, English, French, Religion, Music. I’ve always enjoyed Music class, aside from the time when I cracked my head open falling from the choir bleachers in kindergarten. But that was a long time ago. I probably got to skip the rest of the day, too, so I’m sure I didn’t care all that much. In Music class we got to learn how to play the guitar, the recorder (pre-

COVID), the boom whackers and everyone’s go-to X word, the xylophone. Elementary-school music was a good time. We even got to make our own song using GarageBand in grade 6. It was probably my favourite class, although that was probably because I found it incredibly easy to get good marks, with very little effort.

We went through a few music teachers throughout my elementary-school years; one who taught us all the notes, all the instruments, all the songs for the Christmas Concert; one who brought us tea once a week and held dance parties during class time. And then there was the last one, the one who made us build ukuleles and who referred to themself explicitly in the third person. Don’t get me wrong—this last Music teacher was a great person, and building ukuleles is an interesting thing to do. The problem was that they were trying to teach around 25 different students how to measure, glue and sand their ukuleles at the same time. Not to mention that 12-year-olds don’t tend to have a very long attention span. But then we were threatened with summer school. A lot of people hadn’t even wanted to do this in the first place, but that threat made them get their act somewhat together. We ended up having to stay inside during lunch to work on our ukuleles, giving up our free time to avoid summer school.

One of Aila Massie’s teachers not only taught students how to play the ukulele, but also showed them how to build one

For ukuleles. But hey, avoiding minus 24-degree weather and no teacher supervision? I, for one, was not complaining. Eventually, we all finished our ukuleles. To my surprise, they looked pretty good considering the dedication everyone had lacked. Significantly. They were well-sanded, edges round and smooth. The dark stain we had painstakingly applied everyday was well worth it; they were a deep chestnut colour that brought to mind cozy fireplaces and hot apple cider. They were all tuned perfectly, notes ringing out clearly and harmoniously. Everything was perfect. When the end of the school year came, we all brought our respective ukuleles home. You may think

that our parents would have been annoyed by our loud playing. But do you remember when I said we had also learned how to play the recorder? That wasn’t the only reason that we weren’t spending our days exuberantly strumming our little hearts out, though. We’d spent so long making the ukuleles that we had neglected to actually learn how to play them! So, they sat in our homes, collecting dust, waiting for the opportune moment to shine … Which brings us back to the beginning of my story, which you’ve probably forgotten by now; I

wanted to practise bass but didn’t own a bass, and so turned to the closest instrument I could find. I’m sure you’ve already put the pieces of the puzzle together, so I’ll save the suspense. The instrument in question was my ukulele. After wiping off the layers of grime (I’m exaggerating ... I do clean my room and its contents), I began to play. It was slightly out of tune so I tuned it by ear until it suited my purposes well enough. But it was all for naught because it was a ukulele, not a bass. Maybe that was the treble! n

PHOTO: Pixabay

‘VAMPIRES’ IN OUR MIDST

This column is not for the faint of heart!

Watch out … all furry animals can have fleas (us included).

They bite and suck blood—vampirelike. Cats such as lynx are a haven for fleas, as are fox and ermine, then squirrel and even mice. The little buggers can also be found in bird’s feathers. When you see a cat scratching its ears nearly uninterruptedly, then you know that this parasite is like a plague. The ermine’s coat turns white when the first snow falls and the temperatures drop, so one sees the fleas really well in that fur.

One-hundred years ago, powdered alum was used: it was sprinkled over carpets and rugs and by dipping papers in an alum solution and placing them under rugs. Not having rugs/carpets in your house is a good idea. Before the hygiene craze, people didn’t bathe very often or wash their bed sheets

The dog is ready to roll ... ever so eager to inspect new fur (don’t let him!)

regularly. Enter flea fur: fur from mink, ermine or ferret that was worn around the neck in hopes that fleas would prefer the fur and not human skin.

Fleas are pinhead size, two millimetres long, brown or blackish in colour and—get this!—flat. That makes it hard to grab and squish them. With their large back legs, they can jump impressive distances, up to 16 inches (up to 200 times their own body length!). With their six legs, they can also run. Flea “dirt” looks like dark specks (or black pepper) on skin and fur.

Fleas develop in nests, beds and wherever animals lie down

Adults will mate, then the females will begin laying eggs. A single female flea can hatch 500 eggs in her lifetime. It takes about 14 days for the eggs to develop to the adult stage. Eggs hatch in one to 10 days; after that come the

larva and pupa stages. The eggs are microscopically small, white and oval-shaped. The juvenile stages (eggs, larvae, pupae) are scattered throughout the fur. Fleas can live a year and a half under the right environment, considering temperature, food supply and humidity, but usually for just two to three months. Without a host for food, they’ll survive for just a few days and up to two weeks.

What to do if you and your dog don’t want to host these itchy beasts while trapping

If the furbearer is frozen when you get to it, the fleas should have succumbed to the cold (died), as they need heat (that’s why they just let themselves drop down to a warmer spot/host, from wherever they are at that moment). Having said that, don’t let your dog sniff at the critter from below). If the animal you caught is not frozen yet (especially lynx), it’s a good idea to have a garbage bag with you to wrap it in and take home. Back at your cabin, spray a load of RAID into the bag, close it and leave it for at least 20 minutes. Some fleas might still survive because they’ll go hide where there is still heat and less RAID stink; for instance, in the hairy paws or in the ears.

How do you know you’ve been selected by a flea?

It feels like something tiny is tickling you and your hair on your arm, and it also feels like a hair got stuck in your bosom (women with long hair will know what I’m talking about).

The most common fleas

The most common flea is the cat flea. Dogs will pick up fleas from other dogs or animals. Dogs will have fleas mostly on the back

of the ears, in their groin or inner thighs and base of their tail. Fleas can transmit tapeworms, so also get an effective prescription dewormer besides the vet’s recommended flea treatment. It is crucial to treat your home at the same time as you treat your dog or cat. In spring and summer, fleas cause problems because of the perfect environment. Launder your clothing at a high temperature to eliminate them. Hot water and high heat will kill them. Vacuum, discard the vacuum bag, wash bedding on high heat and use a deterrent spray in your home.

Ouch …

A flea bite will turn extremely itchy; a red and swollen weal will develop within half an hour of being bitten. After about a day, the weal will develop into a blister or a small wound. Fleas usually target your legs or feet. Do not scratch! (infection prevention).

Keeping the little vampires at bay

A natural flea repellent is apple cider vinegar. Fleas hate the smell and taste. Put equal amounts of cider and water in a spray bottle. Plants that deter fleas are mint (too strong of a scent for them), catnip (your cat will love you), rosemary, citronella, cedarwood and marigolds (you’ll notice, those are the same plants that we use to deter Yukon mosquitoes).

Now, the good news …

There are critters who eat fleas: they are ducks, chickens, and insects such as ants and beetles. (So, if you’re all itchy now, get some mint and rosemary seeds and start your lovely-smelling, fleas-will-stay-away herbs!)

Sonja Seeber, Yukon Trapper n

Lynx paws are like snowshoes

column with Sonja Seeber

Sonja Seeber and her husband Paul are Yukon trappers who live in the Pelly Mountains and have developed a lifelong passion for the trapping lifestyle in the North.

A friend daintily holding a snowshoe hare

A brownish flea in wolf fur

PHOTOS: Sonja Seeber

MAVERICK’S TRAVEL ADVENTURES

From here to the other side of the world

Maverick is a very lucky boy; his mother (me) is Australian, and a dream, for most, became a reality for him at four months when we went to Australia. Before Maverick was born, my husband Ryan (fiance at the time) was supposed to come with me to visit my entire family

in 2020. So, that didn’t happen. But this time, husband and baby in tow, the baby was much more the star of the show.

However, I didn’t want to just visit my family. I wanted to mark off the list of the remaining states I hadn’t visited. As we planned our trip, we ensured that it made sense for time with an infant in each place. We gave ourselves an understanding that even if we did one thing a day, that was enough. So our plan looked like this:

Vancouver u Fiji u Gold Coast u Melbourne u Hobart u Adelaide u Darwin

Yes, I am insane and I took Maverick and Ryan on this crazy adventure for six weeks, to the other side of the world.

uFiji

Although we left in August from a rather unusually hot Whitehorse, it was no preparation for the molten death of heat that was Fiji. At 5:20 a.m. we thought we had entered a sauna after getting off the plane. To boot, our Airbnb’s air conditioner broke the day we arrived, so we literally suffered after a 12-hour flight from Vancouver. (We hated our lives and wondered why we decided to do this trip.) However, once the air conditioner was back on and we got some sleep, the heat wasn’t as bad. We ventured around the area. First, we spent the day visiting an island off the coast. This was Maverick’s first time swim-

Ready to go!

A bird’s-eye view of the world

ming in the Pacific Ocean. It was so beautiful and the water was crystal-blue. Paradise.

The amazing thing about Fiji isn’t its beauty or its delicious food. It’s the people. They are obsessed with babies. Everytime we ate at a restaurant, the servers would come to take the baby—literally. Free babysitting! It was amazing. We actually got to eat together, like a real date.

Our next day we visited a multicoloured, famous temple and the Sleeping Giant orchids—followed by a mud-pit visit.

We somehow managed this with a baby. Thinking about it now, I really don’t know how we did it. A stroller fan helped, for sure, and we kept activities that were short and were in the mornings.

uAustralia

The Gold Coast. Home. I hadn’t

years, and it was a new city and my family had grown. I hadn’t met my nieces or nephew since they were born, and my family had not only grown, but it had grown up. It was amazing to be back home. My mum was so excited to meet her grandson, Maverick, as well as all of his family. She met us at the airport with tears in her eyes. We even met Maverick’s great-

PHOTOS: Kylie Campbell-Clarke

AUSSIE GIRL IN THE YUKON

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Kylie Campbell-Clarke

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

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grandparents, one who turned 100 years old while we were on the Gold Coast!

Mostly, it was seeing and being with family while getting to

do some fun things. We went to the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where we got to pet koalas and kangaroos and see the Australian flora and fauna. We visited a nearby mountain and Ryan and I actually got a whole evening away.

(Thanks, Nana!)

uMelbourne

This was a great little stopover for Ryan, as his best friend from University lived there. We visited the Victorian wineries, which is one of the many reasons I put on six kilograms of weight during our trip.

uHobart

Our very short stop in Melbourne was met with a trip to Hobart, Tasmania. We rented a car, which was a great idea in order to have the freedom and flexibility to visit around the island. First, we went to an island off the island from a bigger island (yes, that should all make sense). We went to Bruny Island, famous for its ferry penguins. Unfortunately, that either requires you to be there at dawn or at dusk. With a baby in tow, this was not a possibility. Instead, we enjoyed the beauty of the landscape, the food and the wine—as well as seeing native wallabies from our cabin.

After a couple of days on this little island, we went back to the somewhat-bigger island of Tasmania and went to see Port Arthur. This was Ryan’s favourite part, looking at old convict buildings in the rain. But, after getting wet and noticing that the area was not stroller friendly, I sat inside with a glass of wine by the fireplace at 10 a.m. (Hey, when you’re on holiday, why not!) We explored some spectacular natural landmarks that made it seem like you were at the end of the Earth. We wished we had more time to explore more of Tasmania, but it was time for our road trip.

cliffs, crashing waves, tiny towns and a fabulous road trip.

Our favourite highlight was Maverick’s first helicopter ride over the 12 Apostles, the rock formations by the cliffs at the ends of Australia.

Over the couple of days that we stayed, Maverick was amazing. We would get out and have his “bouncy” to stretch his legs and ensure that our driving time was kept short.

uAdelaide

Eventually we made it to Adelaide, which in South Australia was one of the states of Australia that I had yet to visit (so … check!).

Adelaide is like Kelowna, with wineries everywhere! If you visit Adelaide, make sure to have a car to drive on its windy roads to some spectacular locations, and eat and drink to your heart’s content.

sidered the dry season. I couldn’t imagine the wet season. Darwin is located in the Northern Territory, which was my last state/territory to visit in Australia. It was heavily collaborative with Aboriginal lands and we enjoyed art, food and lots and lots of crocodiles! Maverick even got to pat one!

The dirt is red, and the air is thick and hot. I would take Maverick on walks at dawn (the only time it was pleasant enough to be outside) while Ryan slept. Of note was getting to “swim” with the crocodiles in the Cage of Death (in the crocodile reserve at Crocosaurus Cove). My fear of claustrophobia was definitely gone when those crocodiles snapped their jaws! n

Ryan and Maverick ready to hit the town

u

Melbourne to Adelaide (and the Great Ocean Road trip)

When you say the words road trip and four-month-old baby, I think the reaction would be like, Are you nuts?! Probably. But one of my bucket-list items was to drive the Great Ocean Road. This spectacular drive features sheer

Of note was a Salvador Dali art winery, which had actual Dali work and inspired architecture. The wines were also not bad. Just the weirdness is worth the visit.

uDarwin City

Our final destination before heading back to the Gold Coast. When we landed, it was 34 C and the air was so thick with humidity that it feels like you are showering. (Why would anyone want to live there?) This was still con-

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YUKON HONOURED THE 2023 CELEBRATION OF SPORT AWARDS RECIPIENTS

The Government of Yukon, Sport Yukon, Yukon Aboriginal Sport Circle and Special Olympics Yukon celebrated many of the territory’s top athletes with an award ceremony on Feb. 12

The Sport Yukon Major Awards are presented annually to members of the territory’s athletic community for their contributions to Yukon sports in seven categories for Athletes, Team, Coach and Administrator of the Year. This year’s ceremony, celebrating many of the territory’s top athletes in 2023, took place on Feb. 12.

“For me, it is very humbling,” said Shereen Hill, Yukon Aboriginal Sport Circle winner for Female Coach of the Year. “I actually don’t like to be the center of attention, but to be recognized for my career, which has spanned over 30 years, is very humbling and I appreciate the respect from everybody else and the credit for it. For me, the recognition was great.”

Yukon Aboriginal Sport Circle president Gord Reed recognized both Hill and Yukon Aboriginal Sport Circle winner for Male Coach of the Year, Ross King, in a statement.

“On behalf of the Yukon Aboriginal Sport Circle, we are proud to recognize and encourage these people for their leadership and the

development of their sport and ongoing commitment that shows their dedication to helping young people to succeed,” Reed said.

“These efforts don’t go unnoticed and require our heartfelt appreciation on behalf of our organization. Including the thank you that

the athletes they coach express, given the opportunity. I would like to congratulate both Shereen and Ross on their achievements—most importantly, with the athletes that they coach and inspire for their overall success.”

The Yukon Aboriginal Sport Circle award went to Hill and King for their commitment to the advancement of their athletes and programs, Hill in swimming and King in Arctic Sports. The pair helped the North American Indigenous Games teams and Arctic Winter Games sports teams.

Other distinctions include The

Premier’s Award, which recognizes the achievements of Yukon athletes who competed internationally or nationally; and the Minister’s Award, presented to athletes and teams who excelled at the Arctic Winter Games, Canada 55+ Games, provincials, Western Canadians or national and international competitions. The former was presented to 23 athletes and four teams, and the latter was earned by 62 athletes and three teams. Additionally, Special Olympics Yukon presents awards for Athletes of the Year, Most Improved Athletes of the Year, Athlete and Sport Volunteer Rising Stars and the Heather Miller Sport Volunteer of the Year, each year. While Hill is grateful to be recognized alongside her peers, she says it’s also important to recognize those who work behind the

scenes and don’t get the same attention.

“There are a lot of people who work behind the scenes that didn’t get recognized,” she said. “I do appreciate all the volunteers from the Aboriginal Sports Circle who helped organize and facilitate everything [and] all the parent volunteers that jumped on board to be mission staff or support or chaperone in any way, because none of this can happen without them volunteering.”

This year’s awards ceremony marked the first time the celebration occurred in person since the 2018 awards. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the recipients were recognized virtually. To learn more about the Sport Yukon Major Awards and see the full list of recipients, visit sportyukon. com n

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

This rattle was presented to Shereen Hill during the ceremony PHOTO: Shereen Hill

PHOTO: Sarah Lewis Photography

Shereen Hill (swim coach), Issac Powell, Reese and Corbin Jackson (NAIG Swimmers 19U Gold Medal winners in the 4x50m Freestyle Relay - absent Tuja Dreyer)

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COMMUNITY

Victoria Gold’s Ongoing Support for the Yukon First Nations Hockey Association

Victoria Gold is pleased to once again sponsor the Yukon First Nations Hockey Association’s (YFNHA) 44th Annual Kilrich Yukon Native Hockey Tournament Presented by Victoria Gold taking place from March 21 to 24 in Whitehorse.

Victoria Gold has proudly supported the event since 2018 and has a commitment to the YFNHA as the tournament’s Presenting Sponsor through to 2025.  The tournament is the largest event hosted in the Yukon’s capital city on an annual basis and brings together hundreds of Indigenous hockey players from across the north and Canada. In 2023, the tournament expanded by adding a women’s division, which brought the total team compliment from 43 to 56 (the maximum amount of teams Whitehorse facilities can host on three ice surfaces over four days).

“Victoria Gold is very excited to present the 44th Annual Kilrich Yukon Native Hockey Tournament again this year and help promote Indigenous hockey for all ages,” says Victoria Gold President & CEO John McConnell. “We extend our sincere appreciation for the ongoing dedication of the YFNHA volunteer board of directors and tournament organizers and our congratulations to all the players.”

The YFNHA was established in 1973 to help provide the opportunity for Yukon First Nation athletes to compete with other Canadian provinces and territories in sport.

“As a hockey fan, I certainly look forward to the excitement and action on the ice and am appreciative for all this tournament contributes to the Yukon economy each year,” adds McConnell.

For more information and to purchase either a tournament day or weekend pass, please contact the Tournament Coordinator at yfnhahockey@gmail. com

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