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Jickling’s Jabberings with Peter Jickling

The Art of Wes Anderson T

he opening image of The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) provides a valuable portal into the mind of director Wes Anderson.

Accompanied by dream-like music, we see a book placed on a wooden desk. The book is rotated, opened, and the library card within is stamped. The book is then closed — revealing its title, The Royal Tenenbaums.

It’s a nice meta touch, but it’s also Anderson telling us about the potential of movies as an art form.

When discussing books in relation to their film adaptations, one cliché is so ubiquitous it’s virtually taken for granted: “The movie isn’t as good as the book.”

Given this, we can’t blame filmmakers for developing an inferiority complex; and yet many of our most passionate and visionary artists and storytellers have chosen film as their primary medium of expression.

Wes Anderson is one such person; and by beginning The Royal Tenenbaums with such a direct comparison between films and books he is implying that films can be just as rich and rewarding as the printed word.

The rest of the movie goes on to prove exactly that.

The plot revolves around a family of child prodigies played

by Ben Stiller, Luke Wilson, and Gwyneth Paltrow that crumbled into dysfunction due to the paternal incompetence of their father, Royal (Gene Hackman).

Royal, “a prominent litigator until he was disbarred and briefly imprisoned,” spends most of the movie trying to patch things up with his kids and win back his estranged wife, Etheline (Angelica Huston).

The actors all deal with the screenplay’s deadpan dialogue wonderfully, but Anderson’s mise en scène steals the show.

Every frame is so rich with detail that a Wes Anderson fan can still find himself smiling with new discoveries after a dozen viewings.

I love the way seemingly inconsequential elements of the movie continue to weave themselves into the plot long after they should rightfully have been forgotten.

For example, early in the story we learn that Chas (Ben Stiller) bred Dalmatian mice as a kid. Such mice show up continually in odd locations throughout the film.

Photo: IMDb.com In another instance, we see a wall full of art in the Tenenbaum’s home, but there is a darkened patch where something has ob-

... The Royal Tenenbaums also manages to be hilarious and heartbreaking, and occasionally both simultaneously.

viously been removed. Later, Royal finds the missing item in a closet; it is a stuffed warthog head. Later still, Ritchie (Luke Wilson) rehangs the piece in its original location.

Anderson brilliantly orchestrates these events so they resonate with the emotional arch of the film.

Beyond its immaculate construction, The Royal Tenenbaums also manages to be hilarious and heartbreaking, and occasionally both simultaneously.

This summer Georgia Sauve and I watched all of Wes Anderson’s feature films in order, from the charmingly unpolished Bottle Rocket (1996) to the thoroughly delightful Grand Budapest Hotel (2014).

Very soon she will be leaving the territory to attend art school in Nelson, B.C. If any of Wes Anderson’s creative vision has rubbed off on her during the past few months, I can only assume that the following year will be a royal success for her.

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“Thinking About the Tomorrow” Yukon First Nations Create a Youth Network

by Meagan Deuling

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t started with a death in the community, a suicide last November. Young people close to the deceased asked each other why it came to that — “What wasn’t there for him? What did he need?”

The conversation that started in living rooms extended to teleconferences between communities.

Young people talked about what is missing from Yukon communities, isolated and non; they talked about what is in place.

The general consensus was “now more than ever young First Nations have so many opportunities, we want to look at that with eyes wide open.”

The problem is, there’s a gap between what is available to young First Nations in the Yukon, and what young First Nations in the Yukon have. Kluane Adamek says there’s a lack of motivation and support among First Nation youth in the territory.

“There’s so many things we can be involved with, we have to know what they are.”

Adamek noticed many First Nations in other parts of the country have youth networks; when she sat on the National Youth Council for the Assembly of First Nations for three years she wished she had a body supporting her from the Yukon. She realized the network could bridge the gap, and bring young people to opportunities in

all Canadians should understand those agreements, but especially First Nations.

“It’s so important to understand where that came from, what it means. We have a responsibility to know.”

There will be a chance for youth to connect with elders on the land — Adamek says it was important for the gathering to be held on traditional territory, and the Teslin Tlingit Council offered the location.

There will be conversation circles for males and females, in which gender roles will be discussed. Adamek says men don’t really have roles in the community; they will talk about how Photo: Amos Scott – Dene Nahjo it used to be.

The Emerging Leaders will creThe Northern Emerging Leaders gathering ate short and long-term action was held in Whitehorse in May 2014. plans at the gathering. The hope is they will start to be a unified with the Emerging Leaders group. voice for young First Nations in Yukon communities.

It will also start showing young the Yukon.

Along with Samantha Dawson, Adamek says, “in order for this Marissa Mills, Kathryn Porter, Wild- First Nations what they can do fred Johnston and Katie Johnson, to be “emerging leaders”. Ada- to be successful, you can’t be Adamek formed a “pseudo-group” mek says the term is to make up asked, you just have to do.”

She wants young people to go called the Young Indigenous Emer- for the fact that a lot of people who are defined as “youth” aren’t back to the community and be moging Leaders.

The group is looking to help really that young — they’re in tivated. She says there’s so much young people who may resort to their mid-to late 20s. Emerging opportunity, and she wants people suicide or substance abuse by pro- leaders can be anyone who makes to be at a place where they can positive choices in their commun- take advantage of it. viding education and support.

The Emerging Leaders group ities, who teaches language, sings has been organizing a gathering, and dances, or works with young Meagan Deuling is a “Our Voices”, that will be held people.

Whitehorse-based writer and The gathering will hold workthis weekend at Brooks Brook, the assistant editor at near Teslin. The gathering “will shops on understanding land What’s Up Yukon. give a sense of where we’re at” claim agreements. Adamek says

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A Klondike Korner with Dan Davidson

Dawson’s Public Gardens Are A Treat D

awson has a long history of dressing up with flowers and plants.

When Martha Louise Black was the chatelaine at the Commissioner’s Residence on Front Street, one of her innovations was to plant both food crops and floral adornments.

The current summertime look of the residence is intended to reflect the period of the Black occupancy and to coincide with the Commissioner’s Tea on the spacious lawns. While Parks Canada struggles to have flowers blooming by early June, the agency does a pretty good job of brightening up the place.

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Around the same time, it became standard practice to plant flowers along the sides of what was becoming known locally as “Norm’s Hump” (after our superintendent of Public Works).

Eventually this flower and shrub planting became a serious affair, one that has attracted the notice of Communities in Bloom several times.

Giving the garden (now worth seeing every summer) a more gracious name was one of the final steps in transforming a bare service road into an attractive public treasure.

It’s also worth noting that the scents from the many plants just about completely cover any lingering fragrance from the cistern.

soon has the town sparkling.

We have public gardens too.

Martha didn’t garden alone, and between the two world wars Victory Garden was established next to what was then the Territorial Administration Building (now the Dawson City Museum) on Fifth Avenue.

There are a number of other gardens around town now; the most recent is outside the town hall/fire hall complex on Front Street, where a recently installed set of flag poles have crisp new flags flapping in the breeze.

I’ve mentioned some of the gardens along the dike in a recent column. Now I want to move a bit further down the dike to the other major floral garden. It’s an example of how a silk purse can be made out of a sow’s ear.

The area now known as Mary Hanulik Garden (after a woman famous for her home gardens) started out life as an unfortunate necessity. There’s a covered cistern near the top of the dike that fills-up from the sewage treat-

After 32 years teaching in rural Yukon schools, Dan Davidson retired from that profession but continues writing about life in Dawson City. Please send comments about his stories to dawson@whatsupyukon.com.

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Rise of the Nerds

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ComiCon comes to the Yukon

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“This isn’t limited to a small group of people,” says Prentice. “Everyone likes something, whether they identify as nerd or not.”

So what is YukomiCon? It’s a three-day convention celebrating all things nerd at Coast High Country Inn and Yukon Convention Centre, from August 8 to 10. Yes, there will be celebrities, like Kevin Sorbo, or as everyone from a certain generation knows him, Hercules.

But that’s just the beginning, says Prentice. This is to be a distinctly Yukon event.

“It’s by Yukoners for Yukoners — it’s right in the name.”

This means inclusivity is important. Tickets are set at a reasonable $45 to make the event accessible. Endless volunteer opportunities are available for those interested in trading 12 hours of their time for a weekend pass.

They’ve even partnered with the Whitehorse Boys and Girls club to offer kids a variety of ways to attend the convention for free.

There are workshops on Cosplay, animation, and scriptwriting; there are discussion panels on how to break into different industries ranging from film to graphic novels; there’s an Artist Alley where local artists, like cartoonist Jim Robb, can hold tables and exhibit their work.

There’s also the Edge of Reality gallery show working in conjunction with YukomiCon, which opened August 1 at Arts Underground. It’s all science fiction and fantasy art with submissions accepted from anyone and everyone.

There’s a costume ball; there are game tournaments ranging

from LAN to cards to boards to roleplaying.

More than a chance to see your favourite sci-fi actor, says Prentice, YukomiCon is “an attempt to engage and foster nerd community in the Yukon, to make connections and space for the many creatives living and working here.”

And what is nerd community?

According to Prentice, who self-identifies as “a huge nerd”, it’s about being “unironically, enthusiastically, emphatically excited about anything.”

There can be sports nerds and classical music nerds.

“Nerd,” says Prentice, “is changing — once upon a time it was an othered group, a bullied group. But everyone saw Lord of the Rings when it came out, let’s be honest. With wider acceptance of nerd culture, nerdy things have been able to start exploring important humanitarian issues, like feminism, racism, LGBTQ, etcetera.”

Although this nerd convention will primarily focus on sci-fi and fantasy fandom, these genres are, when boiled down, vehicles for stories. And stories, says Prentice, are tools of social examination

and change.

“Stories allow us to explore and accept views that are different from our own,” he says. “Plus, they’re a lot of fun.”

Prentice hopes people attending the convention will really get into it, especially with their costumes. But his sincerest hope, he says, is that YukomiCon continues. Especially because his job will prevent him from attending this year.

“Come hell or high water, I will be there next year.”

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Joslyn Kilborn is a Whitehorsebased writer. Contact her at editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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If you didn’t know that the Yukon has a thriving nerd community, you aren’t alone.

Given both the North’s reputation for robustness and the long-ingrained notion of fragility associated with nerds, it isn’t surprising that a comic and gaming convention hasn’t happened here before.

And yet the apt name of this weekend’s first-ever comic convention in Canada’s North — YukomiCon — so naturally blends the Yukon name with the ComiCon tradition.

The name also reflects how naturally YukomiCon came into existence, as if the desire for such an event was in the mountain air.

Planning began eight months ago in Titan Games and Hobbies on Main St. in Whitehorse at an open-call meeting with the purpose of gauging interest; interest was high.

According to Zvonko Jovanovic, who works at Titan, around 65 people showed up. The small basement was standing room only.

The meeting was spearheaded

by Caitlin Beaulieu, who Jovanovic describes as “the spark that started the forest fire.” But she wasn’t the only one with the idea. Christi Matthews is rumored to have entered Titan only a day before the meeting with her own idea to have a ComiCon in Whitehorse. And she had something important with her — funding.

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t was a rainy and windy afternoon in LePage Park on Friday, July 11, when author Jessica Simon started reading her poem, “A Spot to Watch the Fireworks”.

She was followed by Whitehorse-based writers Joanna Lilley, Jerome Stueart, Christine Hakim, and Lorri Garris.

It was the first event organized by the new society: The Yukon Writers` Collective Ink. “The Whitehorse Poetry Society decided to dissolve as a formal society because we didn’t have enough capacity to keep on top of the administration. However we wanted to ensure that the Yukon continued to have a writinggroup,” Joanna Lilley says about the Yukon Writers’ Collective Ink. Kathy Munro and Lilley led the effort to set up the new collective.

All kinds of poems were heard during the event, from poems about the daily news, to poems about the Whitehorse Trolley.

Manitoba Poet Luann Hiebert arrived directly from the airport; her flight was delayed, and she used the last five minutes of the event to announce the launch of her first book, What Lies Behind, which she read from.

Hiebert officially launched her

poetry collection on July 15, at the Whitehorse Public Library.

She is an adjunct professor at Providence University College and is currently pursuing her PhD in English Literature at the University of Manitoba.

“My first book of poems should not be narrow in one theme,” Luann says. “It`s about almost everything, from motherhood, to love, confronted with death.

What Lies Behind is also about looking beyond things.

“I remember a door I saw in Newfoundland. It was a door between two shops in a village and I was wondering: What lies behind?

It is the little things which can inspire me to write a poem.”

The Yukon Writers’ Collective Ink also presented Clea Roberts book launch of Hier ist, wo wir von Bord gehen, the German translation of her poetry collection Here is Where we Disembark on Thursday, July 17 in the Whitehorse Visitor Information Centre.

Roberts read her poems in English, followed by the translation, which was read by a German speaker.

“It’s the first time I’ve heard my poems in a different language,” Roberts said.

“I like the German language, I

like complex words, for example schadenfreude (which means the feeling of being happy about another person’s failure). These words are like a little poem itself because there is a lot of meaning in one word.”

Roberts’ poems are about life in the Yukon.

“I finally feel like I have rooted in the Yukon. I’ve lived here for many years, but I am still fascinated and inspired by the beauty of the land,” Roberts says.

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Hier ist, wo wir von Bord gehen, published by Edition Rugerup, is available at Mac`s Fireweed Books and Well Read Books for $22.95.

Elke Reinauer is a German writer based in Whitehorse.

Please email comments about her articles to editor@whatsupyukon.com

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Whitehorse Events Art Shows until Sun, Sep 7 Tundra Running – Celebrating Caribou Opening Reception 5:00 PM Yukon Artists @ Work until Fri, Aug 8 Arts in the Park Visual Artist: Amber Church 12:00 PM LePage Park until Sat, Aug 30 Aqueous Light: art display by Hildur Jónasson Arts Underground Hildur Jónasson explores the oceanic landscapes of Breiðavík, a fjord in her native Iceland until Sat, Aug 30 Edge of Reality: Art from the Nerd Frontier Arts Underground artists explore other worlds, other times, and even other dimensions. until Sun, Aug 31 Exhibit: Be Prepared 10:00 AM MacBride Museum until Sat, Sep 6 Exhibit: Jim Robb’s Colourful Five Percent 10:00 AM Yukon Arts Centre until Tue, Oct 7 Exhibition: La Caravane boréale des dix mots Centre De La Francophonie 668-2663 until Thu, Oct 30 A Thrilling Narrative 12:00 AM Arts Underground An exhibit of photographs, maps, diaries, pamphlets, books, newspapers and ephemera from the collections of the Yukon Archives

Fri, Aug 15 Fishead Stew w/Roxx Hunter on Bass 9:00 PM Dirty Northern Pub Always grooving, always swinging, always entertaining.... Come one, come all!

Sat, Aug 16 The Canucks 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Sat, Aug 16 Yukon Jack 9:30 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Sun, Aug 17 Sunday Blues Night With McNalley & Hamilton 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn

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Wed, Aug 6 Paleo Diet Discussion 7:00 PM Canada Games Centre Join Tara Klippert in discussing what the paleo diet is about and how it has benefited her. She will also share some helpful shopping lists and delicious recipe ideas.

Wed, Aug 6 Northern Voices Toastmasters Meeting 7:00 AM Sport Yukon Guests are welcome!

Wed, Aug 6 Light bulbs & Gizmos 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library 667-5239 free registration ages 6 - 10 Wed, Aug 6 Light bulbs and Gizmos 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library 667-5239 Award-winning children’s author Claire Eamer will talk about people whose bright ideas and great gadgets sometimes got them into a world of trouble. Registration necessary.

Thu, Aug 7 Midnight Sun Comedy Tour 9:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Wed, Aug 6 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 Thu, Aug 7 Salsa in the Park 5:00 PM PM Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

Rotary Peace Park Every Thursday, join Wed, Aug 6 Arts in the Park: Zumba 12:00 Salsa Yukon for a dance in the park.

PM LePage Park come on down and shake Thu, Aug 7 Old School 8:30 PM Paddy’s your bootie!!

Place 333-9315 Every Thursday, classic rock Wed, Aug 6 Johnny Rogers & the New at its finest Music Jam 8:30 PM Paddy’s Place 333Thu, Aug 7 Frantic Follies Show “Yukoner 9315 Every Wednesday come check out the Night” 8:00 PM Frantic Follies Seating is new tunes. first-come first-served and every seat offers Wed, Aug 6 Jamaoke With Jackie 11:00 PM a good view of the stage. Doors open at Jarvis Street Saloon 8:00pm and show time is at 8:30pm. Inside Thu, Aug 7 Arts in the Park: The Heritage Westmark Whitehorse Sessions 12:00 PM LePage Park local Thu, Aug 7 Frantic Follies Show 8:00 PM artists celebrate Jim Robb! Don’t miss this!

Frantic Follies Seating is first-come firstThu, Aug 7 Roxx Hunter Live 6:00 PM served and every seat offers a good view of Tony’s Pizza the stage. Doors open at 8:00pm and show Thu, Aug 7 Open mic with Marcus Steiner time is at 8:30pm.

7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn 867Thu, Aug 7 Tundra Running – Celebrating 668-4500 Caribou Opening Reception 5:00 PM Thu, Aug 7 Jamaoke With Jackie 10:00 PM Yukon Artists @ Work Jarvis Street Saloon Thu, Aug 7 Whitehorse: Fireweed Fri, Aug 8 Arts in the Park: The Heritage community Market Thursdays 3:00 PM Sessions Keitha Clark & Annie Avery Shipyards Park 393-2255 Enjoy Yukon Food, 12:00 PM LePage Park add some swing to Crafts, Music and more every Thursday all your summer summer long Fri, Aug 8 Annie Avery 7:30 PM Best Fri, Aug 8 swing dance 8:30 PM Casa Western Gold Rush Inn Loma 335-2300 Free swing dance lessons Fri, Aug 8 Fishead Stew w/Roxx Hunter followed by dancing to a live band Please on Bass 9:00 PM Dirty Northern Pub call to confirm your attendance Always grooving, always swinging, always Fri, Aug 8 First Nation tent at the entertaining... Come one, come all!

Whitehorse Fish Ladder 1:00 PM Fish Sat, Aug 9 Skratch 7:30 PM Best Western Ladder 867-633-5965 Join Mary, a First Gold Rush Inn Nations elder, in a tent at the fish ladder. She Sat, Aug 9 Yukon Jack 9:30 PM Jarvis will talk about First Nations relationship with Street Saloon salmon and answer questions.

Sun, Aug 10 Sunday Blues Night With Fri, Aug 8-Sun Aug 10 1ST Annual McNalley & Hamilton 7:30 PM Best Yukomicon Coast High Country Inn All Western Gold Rush Inn science fiction, fantasy, etc. fans should Tue, Aug 12 Ginger Jam 9:00 PM Yukon Inn attend.

Sat, Aug 9 swing dance 8:30 PM Jarvis fully electric jam with a PA system, drum kit Street Saloon 335-2300 Free swing dance and guitars provided, and encourages the lessons followed by dancing to a live band wearing of silly hats Please call to confirm your attendance Wed, Aug 13 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 Sat, Aug 9 Whitehorse: Fireweed PM Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

Community Market Saturdays 10:00 AM Wed, Aug 13 Johnny Rogers & the New Shipyards Park 393-2255 Enjoy Yukon Food, Music Jam 8:30 PM Paddy’s Place 3339315 Every Wednesday come check out the Crafts, Music and more every Thursday all summer long new tunes.

Sun, Aug 10 Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 Wed, Aug 13 Jamaoke With Jackie 11:00 PM Arts Underground Non-instructed open PM Jarvis Street Saloon studio. Participants are welcome to use Thu, Aug 14 Roxx Hunter Live 6:00 PM the studio’s tools and equipment; clay and Tony’s Pizza Thu, Aug 14 Open mic with Marcus Steiner some tools are available for purchase. Every Sunday except long weekends. $5/hour.

7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn 867Sun, Aug 10 Old Log Church History Tours 668-4500 2:30 PM Old Log Church Daily tours about Thu, Aug 14 Jamaoke With Jackie 10:00 Herschel Island, Spirited Characters, First PM Jarvis Street Saloon Nations Arts and Anglican Church History Fri, Aug 15 The Canucks 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn

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Mon, Aug 11 GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 PM Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome. For more information email: tjbowlby@gmail.com Tue, Aug 12 First Nation tent at the Whitehorse Fish Ladder 1:00 PM Fish Ladder 867-633-5965 Join Doris, a First Nations elder, in a tent at the fish ladder. She will talk about First Nations relationship with salmon and answer questions.

Wed, Aug 13 Jarvis Street Comedy 9:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Wed, Aug 13 YACL Italian dinner night and movie 5:00 PM YACL Office 867-667-4606 Join YACL for a nice dinner and a movie! To register call 667-4606 or email yaclwhse@ northwestel.com Thu, Aug 14 Salsa in the Park 5:00 PM Rotary Peace Park Every Thursday, join Salsa Yukon for a dance in the park.

Thu, Aug 14 Frantic Follies Show “Yukoner Night” 8:00 PM Frantic Follies Seating is first-come first-served and every seat offers a good view of the stage. Doors open at 8:00pm and show time is at 8:30pm.

Inside Westmark Whitehorse Thu, Aug 14 Old School 8:30 PM Paddy’s Place 333-9315 Every Thursday, classic rock at its finest Thu, Aug 14 Whitehorse: Fireweed community Market Thursdays 3:00 PM Shipyards Park 393-2255 Enjoy Yukon Food, Crafts, Music and more every Thursday all summer long Fri, Aug 15 swing dance 8:30 PM Casa Loma 335-2300 Free swing dance lessons followed by dancing to a live band Please call to confirm your attendance Fri, Aug 15 First Nation tent at the Whitehorse Fish Ladder 1:00 PM Fish Ladder 867-633-5965 Join Mary, a First Nations elder, in a tent at the fish ladder. She will talk about First Nations relationship with salmon and answer questions.

Sat, Aug 16 swing dance 8:30 PM Jarvis Street Saloon 335-2300 Free swing dance lessons followed by dancing to a live band Please call to confirm your attendance Sat, Aug 16 Whitehorse: Fireweed Community Market Saturdays 10:00 AM Shipyards Park 393-2255 Enjoy Yukon Food, Crafts, Music and more every Thursday all summer long Sun, Aug 17 Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 PM Arts Underground Non-instructed open studio. Participants are welcome to use the studio’s tools and equipment; clay and some tools are available for purchase. Every Sunday except long weekends. $5/hour.

Family Wed, Aug 6 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.

Wed, Aug 6 Light bulbs and Gizmos 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library 667-5239 Award-winning children’s author Claire Eamer will talk about people whose bright ideas and great gadgets sometimes got them into a world of trouble. Registration necessary.

Wed, Aug 6 Wandering for Wolves 7:00 PM Takhini Arena Join the Wolf Management Program Coordinator, Peter Knamiller, for an evening of wolf discovery. We will carpool to a nearby location and try our voices at wolf howling!

Wed, Aug 6 Youth drop-in 5:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.

Thu, Aug 7 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.

Fri, Aug 8 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 3932824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.

Fri, Aug 8 Going Batty 9:30 PM Chadburn Lake Turn on your sonar for an evening of bat viewing! Learn about bat biology, habitat and conservation with Environment Yukon biologists. Involves a 20 minute walk over

COOL SUMMER TREATS Visit Kaska Artist Dennis Shorty in Ross

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Sat, Aug 9 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.

Sat, Aug 9 Drop-In 10:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Sun, Aug 10 No Fixed Address - shelter building 1:00 PM Beringia Centre 867-6678855 Come build a shelter using sticks and brush and learn how early people survived the elements. Ages 7 and up. General admission applies.

Mon, Aug 11 GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 PM Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome. For more information email: tjbowlby@gmail.com Tue, Aug 12 Fun Run/Walk 6:00 PM F.H. Collins Secondary 633-5671 Run or walk a 2.5 km route, or a 5 km route.

Wed, Aug 13 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.

Wed, Aug 13 YACL Italian dinner night and movie 5:00 PM YACL Office 867-667-4606 Join YACL for a nice dinner and a movie! To register call 667-4606 or email yaclwhse@ northwestel.com Wed, Aug 13 Youth drop-in 5:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.

Thu, Aug 14 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.

Fri, Aug 15 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.

Sat, Aug 16 Atlatl Yukon Championship 1:00 PM Beringia Centre 867-667-8855 This mini competition will highlight the challenges of launching a stick from another stick and actually hitting a mammoth-sized block of flesh in the right spot and with enough oomph, to kill it. If you think, “piece of cake”!

Think again.

Sat, Aug 16 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.

Sat, Aug 16 Drop-In 10:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Sun, Aug 17 Origami Frenzy! 11:00 AM Beringia Centre 867-667-8855 Make your own ice age mammal origami and find out if your animal of choice survived the last Ice Age

Friday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Yukon Unity Group Meeting 1:30 PM #4 Hospital Road Whitehorse Group (CM, NS) 8:00 PM Maryhouse 504 Cook St.

Saturday Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM DETOX Bldg 6118-6th Women’s Meeting (CM, NS) 2:30 PM Whitehorse General Hospital (across from emergency) Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting (OM, NS) 7:00 PM Hospital boardroom

Sunday Sunshine Group (OM, NS) 1:00 PM DETOX Bldg 6118-6th Marble Group (OM, NS) 7:00 PM Hospital boardroom

Monday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Maryhouse 504 Cook St.

Tuesday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Ugly Duckling Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Juste Pour Aujourd’hui (OM, NS) 7:00 PM 4141B 4th Ave.

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Wed, Aug 6 Northern Voices Toastmasters Meeting 7:00 AM Sport Yukon Guests are welcome!

Wed, Aug 13 Northern Voices Toastmasters Meeting 7:00 AM Sport Yukon Guests are welcome!

Alcoholics Anonymous Wednesday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Porter Creek Step meeting (CM) 8:00 PM Our Lady of Victory No Puffin (CM, NS) 8:00 PM Big Book Study Maryhouse 504 Cook St.

Thursday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Happy Destiny Young Peoples Group 6:00 PM B.Y.T.E. Polar Group (OM) 7:30 PM Seventh Day Adventists Church (PC)

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Discover Yukon’s wildlife and wilderness Nature lovers of all ages are invited to take part in the Wild Discoveries summer interpretive program. Join wildlife viewing biologists and nature interpreters for dozens of free events across the territory. For a full listing of walks, talks and wildlife viewing activities, visit the Environment Yukon website.

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s e m a G d Han n o i t i t e p Com 7 1 5 1 T S U AUG

We invite everyone to come to our community and participate in this event!

When we gather for our Annual Hand Games competition in Ross River we also play, sing, and dance.

In typical Ross River fashion, guests can anticipate true Dena hospitality – to be fed and treated well and to go home happy.

We look forward to seeing you!

HISTORY of Hand Games in Ross River For thousands of years, the site of Tu Łidlini, or Ross River, has been an important meeting place for people from across the north. Here, on the banks of the Ross and Pelly Rivers, people have to come together to share stories, songs, feasts, dances, and games.

A famous part of these gatherings has always been Nah-Ah, or Hand Games.

Later this month, the tradition of Hand Games will continue, as Ross River will be hosting the 28th Annual Yukon Hand Games Championships.

This will be a 3-day event, taking place from August 15-17th. We are anticipating a big turnout, with teams coming from across the north.

In the spirit of community and with memories of the ancestors that passed down this game to us, we will work to make this event another memorable one and to continue passing down these teachings.

Years ago, Ross River was a principal destination and would host tremendous gatherings to play Hand Games. Families would hike here with their pack dogs or they would travel by moose skin boat down the rivers, so that they could be here by the time the games began. There are stories of the old village site crawling with people and of the sights, sounds and smells of tents and campfires throughout the valley. The famous drumbeat would echo through the rivers and mountains that surround the community. And soon, the drums will sing again as people come from far and wide to be apart of this historic event.

Registration: Friday, August 15th from 4 – 8 pm in Ross River Anyone Welcome, both Adult and Youth Division 6 People Per Team, $900/team registration fee in Adult Division, $300/team in Youth Division

Cash Prizes – Adult Division: 1st Place – $15,000 2nd Place – $9,000 3rd Place – $6,000 4th Place – $3,000 5th Place – $3,000 Accommodation: There is no operating hotel in Ross River, so plan to camp!

There is plenty of space to set tents in and around town and a map that indicates these campsites will be provided to everyone upon arrival. You can also view this map on our Facebook page. Communal outhouses and showers will be available.

Please bring your own dishes, utensils, and camp chairs. If you would like to be a vendor and sell a product, please bring your own table as well.

For more information you can contact Gordon Peter at 334-3177 or Josh Barichello at 332-6817.

You can also find us on Facebook by searching for “Ross River Hand Games 2014.”

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et them eat cake”, is the famous saying, attributed to Marie Antoinette. After all, what could be a more delightful thing to do?

For Heather Anderson the answer is, decorating cake; but that doesn’t mean just any decoration. She likes large, multi-tiered, three dimensional, packed with detail, in-your-face cakes. For this decorator, no request is too large or too complex.

Anderson arrived in the Yukon from Alberta in 1999. Her interest in cake was sparked after watching Food Network challenge shows.

“I was amazed at what can be done with cake — sculpt it, stack it, air brush it... and when you’re all done you’ve got an amazing piece of edible art,” Anderson says.

After bantering with the idea of starting her own cake business, she decided to leave the office work environment in favour of designing you-know-what.

“I wasn’t sure there was going to be a big market for custom cakes like I do, but there is. I am

8 so glad that I get to do what I love every day,” she says.

During the past few summer months, Anderson has been busy creating custom designs for countless weddings, baptisms, and children’s parties. Her designs range from super heroes to Disney characters to three dimensional sci-fi fantasies to sophisticated floral masterpieces.

Yet, despite all the unique designs, Anderson is hankering for more exclusive creations.

“I have always wanted to do Cat in the Hat or Alice in Wonderland.

“I love the quirkiness of the themes, you can go so big and wild with your design and it fits. I love tall cakes, especially ones that have angles and different shapes — it’s the challenge of building it.

It is so fun to watch them come together, tier by tier,” Anderson says.

There is no doubt that intricate cake designs can present challenges. But what about the ever-sohard choice of butter cream versus fondant? Each is sweet and delicious. Each can transform a cake

into something beautiful.

Anderson leans towards the lovely butter cream: “Its light, creamy and melt in your mouth satiny texture.”

However, she does enjoy the fondant, especially because she takes pride in making it herself. In fact, she makes everything from scratch, ensuring a traditional, flavorful taste that may leave you screaming for more.

Between August 8 and 10, Anderson will set up shop at YukomiCon, taking place at the Yukon Convention Centre. She will be showcasing her cakes and cupcakes — which are just as detailed and scrumptious as her cakes.

There will also be a children’s cake designing contest, with gift certificates awarded to the winners. For the adults (no, you haven’t been forgotten), there will be plenty of samples for you to enjoy. For information, visit www.klondikecakes.com.

Angela Szymczuk is a Whitehorse-based writer. Email food@whatsupyukon.com.

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When it did come out, it was with an embarrassed acknowledgment that despite a background in biology and an intense love of nature, I was at best a “crap birder”.

That, however, was inaccurate.

I was no kind of birder, for I had given up before even starting. I’ve had people approach me with a similar feeling about plants, particularly edible ones.

“But there are so many!” is the common refrain. “How does one know where to start?”

I was recently given a nudge in the bird department that reminded me that we all start as beginners, and that at any point we can begin.

I had the great fortune to spend a June week in Vermont in the company of writers, aspiring and professional, from all walks of life.

One whose vocation you might expect was an English teacher at a community college in Philadelphia named Jamie. Though we met in line for a drink, we ended up getting to know each other by sharing our love and knowledge of the natural world on early morning forays into the surrounding countryside.

He seemed to know every bird by song, and my plant identification skills (which in that foreign land amounted to recognising families and close relatives) were sufficient to expand his awareness.

BBQ Bacon to-identify plants that will make wonderful additions to your edible repertoire.

Lamb’s quarters - also called pigweed, this robust herb grows in many people’s gardens. ReWhere before I had felt unable lated to quinoa, the entire plant to bridge the bird class from Mamis edible, though the stems get malia to Aves, with Jamie’s helping tough as they get large. Use ear I began to pick out individual the leaves in salad and pesto, voices from the chorus: the upor steam them. Great source of and-down of the red-eyed vireo, vitamin C, A and calcium. the insistence of the ovenbird.

Chickweed - also ubiquitous Some who sounded familiar but in the garden, this is a great spoke different dialects: the ubiaddition to salads, smoothies, quitous black-cap chickadee, dee, salads, soups; anything that dee and the common yellowthroat. wants a fresh, green zing. High I came home with a newfound in vitamins C and A and many resolve to use the tools at my minerals. disposal (eyes, ears, binoculars, Mossberry - called crowberry and notebook) to get to know my where I grew up, these easy-tofeathered friends. harvest berries are often overIt was not the names that were looked. Look for them in boggy important; it’s never the names. It patches, often higher up in elewas watching the eyes of this birdvation. A great source of vitadevotee, in the moment before he min C, and wonderfully thirstraised his binoculars, when he was quenching, they freeze well for already seeing the musician. He the winter. knew whom he was listening to,

whom he would look for. He had a picture in his mind of the way it lived; what trees it might be in, where in the canopy it liked to spend time, what it might be eating. For him it was not just a pretty song; it was a key to unlock a door behind which lay a treasure trove of information.

Watching this, I thirsted for knowledge while savouring my beginner’s mind. Once I could put face to voice, it would take an extra effort to sit in the song itself, and be lulled by its notes without immediately thinking of the maker.

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Squirrely

Cindy Klippenstein, taxidermist

Taxidermy Whitehorse artist Cindy Klippenstein shows her unique artistic vision

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Klippenstein travelled south to Springtown, Texas where she enrolled in the All Trophy’s School of Taxidermy. She’s since worked with deer, ravens, otters, lynx, and more, but Fur and Loathing will almost entirely feature squirrels.

“Squirrels are pretty adorable and funny looking,” she says.

“They also look great as pirates.”

Klippenstein feels her show may not be for everyone, but invites people to have a look and not take it too seriously.

“I want people to come out and have a good laugh, that’s all,” she says. “I have a feeling somebody is going to have their feelings hurt, so I want to apologize to all the squirrel sympathizers out there.”

Local trappers donated the squirrels used in the show, and proceeds from the opening night gala went to the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter.

In the future, Klippenstein plans to offer custom-made novelty taxidermy for those seeking unique gifts, but also embraces the more traditional side of the craft.

“I do want to be a serious taxidermist too. I’m not officially open as a business yet, but I’d like to be in the next couple of months. It’s actually a really great profession.

There’s a huge demand for it here

ure, you’ve seen a moose head mounted on a wall before. It probably had really big antlers, too.

But was it re-enacting a scene from Dirty Dancing? Or perhaps guarding a chest full of pirate treasure?

This month, Cindy Klippenstein’s new exhibit Fur and Loathing is open at Northern Front Studio in Waterfront Station. The gallery showcases Klippenstein’s artistically rendered taxidermied squirrels, portraying everything from local musician Ben Mahony, to scenes from movies like Brokeback Mountain.

The show will be the first public presentation of her taxidermy work, though she has been creating artwork for years.

Klippenstein always saw herself working as an artist, and for years she studied painting and sculpture at the University of Manitoba.

Eventually, however, she felt a calling that moved her elsewhere.

“In the summers while I was in art school I worked at a hunting and fishing lodge,” she says. “I got to meet a lot of hunters and learned about skinning animals and the whole other side of the process.

“I soon realized this was an area where I could combine all my interests.”

To study the art of taxidermy

and it’s a cool way to make a living as an artist.”

Fur and Loathing can be experienced from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday at the Northern Front Studio, which is in Waterfront Station behind Boston Pizza.

Everyone knows Ben Mahony can get a bit squirrely sometimes

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Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Look to Uncover Heritage and Culture Through Photographs

by Samantha Dawson

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lukshu village, or Klukshu Łu Ghą is an important part of who Sheila Joe is.

The heritage resources officer for the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) spent a lot of time with her grandparents while growing up, and looks back on her time there fondly. She gets her sense of belonging from that community.

Back then, she didn’t pay as much attention to the cultural aspect of going fishing at the village, and the rich history of the place: “What I remember most are the enormous amounts of fish, we’d gaff them and pull them up using willow and my grandmother would clean the fish,” Joe says.

“It’s just the memories of me being there with my grandparents… [my grandmother] would do most of the work, cleaning and drying.

We were very fortunate to spend a lot of time out there.”

That’s why she’s excited for a new project underway at CAFN: to honour their elders by bringing them together with CAFN youth.

Champagne and Aishihik are hosting oral history sessions in each of their traditional communities, starting with Klukshu village August 11 to bring history to light.

“We hadn’t had a session like this before. I wanted to gather our elders who lived there and had a connection with Klukshu in the past,” Joe says.

She hopes to gather as many stories from the CAFN elders as possible.

The goal is to have people ready to sit down with elders to record and transcribe their stories about the different traditional communities, including Champagne.

“I knew it was always a part of our history… [but now], our elders are getting older if we don’t get that history it will be lost,” says Joe. The event is open to all CAFN citizens and there will be a translator present so that elders can tell their stories in whichever language they choose, likely English or Southern Tutchone.

The session is part of a twoday CAFN culture camp that ties language, culture, and heritage together. The plan is to show historical photographs and maps on a large screen to spark discussion and storytelling.

their memories back,” she adds.

In one instance, Joe used Google Earth, an online tool that allows the viewer to explore landscapes digitally and in real time, to help elders show Joe place names around Dezadeash Lake, as well as different historical trails and trade-routes.

“We can get the information from our elders and we can share that with our youth,” Joe says.

The session will also help determine where families used to live.

Some had cabins in Champagne, Tutshi, or Aishihik. In Champagne, there were potlatch and clan houses that Joe would like to hear --Sheila Joe about. Those potlatches served as a time of memories and information, herit- celebration and dancing, she says.

There was also a trading post, age workers will be there to record and document the event while a Taylor and Drury store, an RCMP sharing tea and a meal. While the office, and a church in the comphotos will be up for everyone to munity. When people from other see, participants can potentially communities came to visit, they would decorate their sled-dogs break out into smaller groups.

“We want to get elders and with bells and people would hear youth together,” Joe says. “They them coming. At one point, there do remember those stories, some- were even rodeos in Champagne.

But things have changed drastimes these pictures help draw Some of the photos, from peoples’ personal collections and from the Catherine McClelland collection, date back to the 1890s. In one old photo, a group of children stand in front of a cabin at Klukshu, which was mainly a fishing camp.

“We have the stories of people taking bundles of fish to Champagne,” Joe says.

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tically — and that’s part of the story, says Joe. “Even in my lifetime, I often think, what would my grandpa think now? Things have changed over time but we can’t forget what it was like in the past,” she says.

Joe points to technology at Klukshu village such as wood splitters and satellite dishes.

However, connecting with the elders is crucial, because they can teach us so much, says Joe. She notes that Alex Van Bibber is now 98 years old “and he’s still out there teaching people.”

The oral history session for CAFN citizens will take place in Klukshu on August 11 and then again in Champagne on September 5.

“We’re going to each traditional community to have the same type of meeting,” Joe says.

For more information on the oral history sessions contact Sheila Joe, heritage resources officer at (867) 456-6891, sjoe@cafn.ca.

Samantha Dawson is a Whitehorse-based writer. Email editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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Active Interest Listings Daily Free Guided Nature Hikes 10:00 AM Miles Canyon Bridge 668-5678 learn about the history of Miles Canyon and Canyon City. About 2 hours long, 4.1 km (2.6 miles) return trip. Easy hiking. No reservations required.

Wed, Aug 6 Wandering for Wolves 7:00 PM Takhini Arena Join the Wolf Management Program Coordinator, Peter Knamiller, for an evening of wolf discovery.

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Wed, Aug 6 FREE Lunchtime Yoga 12:00 PM Shanti Yoga 867-456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Donations Welcome. Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcome Wed, Aug 6 Hand to Hand - Level 2&3 with Gael 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Wed, Aug 6 ACC Climbing Night 6:00 PM Rock Gardens For more information: info@ accyukon.ca Wed, Aug 6 Staff/Jo with Gael 7:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Wed, Aug 6 Bhangra Dance Classes 7:00 PM Shipyards Park 867-336-3344 The objective of these free dance classes is to bring happiness and good health to life through dancing!

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Thu, Aug 7 Savaté (French Kick Boxing) 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo 335-4500 Fri, Aug 8 Hand to Hand - Level 1 (lunch class) with Gael 11:30 AM Aikido Yukon Dojo Fri, Aug 8 First Nation tent at the Whitehorse Fish Ladder 1:00 PM Fish Ladder 867-633-5965 Join Mary, a First Nations elder, in a tent at the fish ladder.

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Fri, Aug 8 Golden Horn Judo 3:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary Fri, Aug 8 Going Batty 9:30 PM Chadburn Lake Turn on your sonar for an evening of bat viewing! Learn about bat biology, habitat and conservation with Environment Yukon biologists. Involves a 20 minute walk over uneven terrain. Bring flashlights for the return walk in the dark.

Sat, Aug 9 Drop-In 10:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale

Sat, Aug 9 Long Lake Triathlon 10:00 AM Long Lake Race Orientation: 10:00am Race Start: 10:30 am 1.0 km swim, 15.5 km mountain bike ride and 6 km run. For more info: Rick Janowicz 668-2858.

Sat, Aug 9 Dart Building 1:00 PM Beringia Centre 867-667-8855 Enter the other half of the atlatl equation: the underappreciated dart. Just as complex and necessary as her better known partner, the dart has flown under the radar for too long. Get the point, as you construct your own real dart, and see the difference another stick can make Sat, Aug 9 Nerf Games 6:30 PM Canada Games Centre 867-667-4606 Join the YACL for a fun evening of Nerf Games.

To register call 667-4606 or email yaclwhse@northwestel.com Sun, Aug 10 Ultimate Frisbee 5:30 PM Canada Games Centre 668-6517 Come out and play some frisbee. All levels are welcome.

Sun, Aug 10 Badminton 7:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Tracy 393-7641 Mon, Aug 11 Hand to Hand - Level 1&2 with Gael 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Mon, Aug 11 Sword/Bokken with Gael 7:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Tue, Aug 12 Fun Run/Walk 6:00 PM F.H. Collins Secondary 633-5671 Run or walk a 2.5 km route, or a 5 km route.

Tue, Aug 12 NIA dance and fitness 6:30 PM Leaping Feats Creative Danceworks 335-3442 NIA is a choreographed combination of martial arts, dance, and healing, set to great music. first class is free!

Tue, Aug 12 pick-up beach volleyball 12:00 AM Rotary Peace Park All are welcome with 3 courts, music playing and great nights of volleyball Tue, Aug 12 Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Tracy 393-7641 Tue, Aug 12 Men’s Golf 7:00 PM Greenway’s Greens Tue, Aug 12 Dirt Girls Group Ride 7:00 PM Upper Magnusson Parking Lot Weekly group ride. Leaders: Judith & Kris Trails: Southpaw Tue, Aug 12 Badminton 7:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Tracy 393-7641 Wed, Aug 13 FREE Lunchtime Yoga 12:00 PM Shanti Yoga 867-456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Donations Welcome. Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcome

Wellness Listings Wed, Aug 13 YACL Italian dinner night and movie 5:00 PM YACL Office 867-6674606 Join YACL for a nice dinner and a movie! To register call 667-4606 or email yaclwhse@northwestel.com Wed, Aug 13 Hand to Hand - Level 2&3 with Gael 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Wed, Aug 13 ACC Climbing Night 6:00 PM Rock Gardens For more information: info@ accyukon.ca Wed, Aug 13 Contagious Mountain Bike Club Twoonie Race 6:30 PM Chadburn Lake Race against others or against yourself in this series of 4 races which alternate between the Chadburn and Mt Mac trails. $2 to race and you must be an insured CMBC member.

Wed, Aug 13 Staff/Jo with Gael 7:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Wed, Aug 13 Bhangra Dance Classes 7:00 PM Shipyards Park 867-336-3344 The objective of these free dance classes is to bring happiness and good health to life through dancing!

Wed, Aug 13 Ladies Golf 7:00 PM Greenway’s Greens Thu, Aug 14 Salsa in the Park 5:00 PM Rotary Peace Park Every Thursday, join Salsa Yukon for a dance in the park.

Thu, Aug 14 Savaté (French Kick Boxing) 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo 335-4500 Fri, Aug 15 Hand to Hand - Level 1 (lunch class) with Gael 11:30 AM Aikido Yukon Dojo Fri, Aug 15 First Nation tent at the Whitehorse Fish Ladder 1:00 PM Fish Ladder 867-633-5965 Join Mary, a First Nations elder, in a tent at the fish ladder.

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Fri, Aug 15 Golden Horn Judo 3:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary Sat, Aug 16 Drop-In 10:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Sat, Aug 16 Atlatl Yukon Championship 1:00 PM Beringia Centre 867-667-8855 This mini competition will highlight the challenges of launching a stick from another stick and actually hitting a mammoth-sized block of flesh in the right spot and with enough oomph, to kill it. If you think, “piece of cake”! Think again.

Sun, Aug 17 Ultimate Frisbee 5:30 PM Canada Games Centre 668-6517 Come out and play some frisbee. All levels are welcome.

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Wed, Aug 6 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed, Aug 6 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank 334-9317 Free Hot Lunch for Women Wed, Aug 6 FREE Lunchtime Yoga 12:00 PM Shanti Yoga 867-456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Donations Welcome. Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcome Wed, Aug 6 One On One Support 1:00 PM Second Opinions Society A support staff will be available for one on one sessions every Tuesday Wed, Aug 6 Gardening 2:00 PM Second Opinions Society 867-667-2037 Come and join us for some time in the community garden.

Wed, Aug 6 Paleo Diet Discussion 7:00 PM Canada Games Centre Join Tara Klippert in discussing what the paleo diet is about and how it has benefited her. She will also share some helpful shopping lists and delicious recipe ideas.

Thu, Aug 7 Second Opinion Society Community Lunch 12:00 PM Second Opinions Society Thu, Aug 7 CCA Yukon Support Group - Whitehorse 6:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library Canadian Celiac Association for information, informal discussion and support.

Mon, Aug 11 Practical Skills Class 2:00 PM Second Opinions Society 867-667-2037 Join us for a class on a practical skill including resume building, budgeting, communication etc...

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Wed, Aug 13 FREE Lunchtime Yoga 12:00 PM Shanti Yoga 867-456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Donations Welcome. Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcome Wed, Aug 13 One On One Support 1:00 PM Second Opinions Society A support staff will be available for one on one sessions every Tuesday Wed, Aug 13 Gardening 2:00 PM Second Opinions Society 867-667-2037 Come and join us for some time in the community garden.

Thu, Aug 14 Second Opinion Society Community Lunch 12:00 PM Second Opinions Society Thu, Aug 14 CCA Yukon Support Group - Whitehorse 6:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library Canadian Celiac Association for information, informal discussion and support.

Sat, Aug 16 PFLAG Meeting 7:00 PM Yukon College Support for those struggling with sexual orientation and gender identity in themselves or someone they know.

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Highlights

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>> in the Yukon Art Society Gallery: THE SEVEN TEXTILE ARTISTS “How Does it Felt”

Focus Gallery aqueous light

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>> in the Hougen Heritage Gallery: YUKON ARCHIVES Archival Gold: Favourites from the Vault Exhibi�on closes January 26, 2013

Hildur Jónasson OpenRuns: Studio AugustSessions 1-30

>> Ceramic Open Studio Sessions << Sundays from 2:30 to 6pm $5 per hour

Edge Gallery Edge of Reality: Art from the Nerd Frontier

Welcome to the 18th Summer Festival Season!

Wed Noon, August 6

Wed Eve, August 6

>> Acrylic Pain�ng Open Studio << with Neil Graham every first and third Wednesday of each month 7 to 9pm $10 per 2 hour session

Major Funk and the Employment Funk out with the Major and the band!

To register call: 867-667-4080 Email: recep�on@artsunderground.ca

Thurs, August 7

A group exhibition presented by the Yukon Comic Culture Society Runs: August 1-30

Hougen Heritage Gallery A Thrilling Narrative: Documenting the Klondike Gold Rush

Reproductions of archival material from the holdings of the Yukon Archives Runs: July-October

OPEN STUDIO SESSIONS Ceramic Open Studio (14+) Every Sunday except long weekends From 2:30-6 pm $5/hr paid to Studio Tech Programs Arts Underground / Yukon Art Society 867-667-4080 ext 22

Free Drop-In Youth Centre for kids ages 11 to 18

The Heritage Sessions local artists celebrate Jim Robb!

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Tues, August 12 Skratch (Kim Beaupre) Tagish guitar-slinger Skratch (Kim Beaupre) takes the stage

Thurs, August 14 Fish Head Stew the Yukon’s quintessential party band is back at the park

Friday, August 15 Finale With an All Star Cast of performing Artists

Visual Artist Week

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Come Meet our Friendly Huskies!

Guided Summer Tours Combine tour with our

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Family Drop-in Saturdays Drop-in 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Except Holiday Weekends)

Parking Lot Party & Flea Market Saturday August 16 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Confluence Gallery is accepting works of art for its annual Members’ Exhibit, opening on August 14 (as part of The Yukon Riverside Festival Gallery Hop).

Submission Deadline: Friday the 8th of August *Participating Artists should be or become a member of the Dawson City Art Society* To submit a piece of work or for information please contact Rachel at rgrant@yukonsova.ca

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Community EVENTS Atlin

Wed, Aug 6 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre Wed, Aug 6 Board Games 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre Wed, Aug 13 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre Wed, Aug 13 Board Games 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre

Beaver Creek

Monday - Thursday Adult swim/ Aqua Fit 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Centre Pool Monday- Saturday Public Swim 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Centre Pool Fridays Midnight Swim 10:00 PM to Midnight Beaver Creek Community Centre Pool Thu, Aug 7 & 14 Beaver Creek Community Market 5:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Locals sell homemade crafts and baked goods.

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Mon-Thu Public Swim Carcross Swimming Pool 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sundays Public Swim Carcross Swimming Pool 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wed, Aug 6 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 PM The Old Daycare 821-4251 For more info:kathleen.cranfield@ctfn.ca Wed, Aug 6 Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed, Aug 6 Sewing Group 6:00 PM CTFN Capacity Building Thu, Aug 7 Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranfield, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator Thu, Aug 7 Sewing Group 6:00 PM CTFN Capacity Building Sat, Aug 9 House Concert Music Series: Big Mama Lele 7:00 PM Caribou Crossing Coffee Shop For more info or to make a reservation email: heike@tagish-cabins.com , to find more info on Big Mama Lele go to www.bigmamalele.com.

Mon, Aug 11 C/TFN Carving Shed open 5:30 PM Carcross Carving Shed Keith Wolf Smarch will be in attendance to provide guidance/help with all manner of traditional artwork Tue, Aug 12 Elder’s Breakfast 10:00 AM The Old Daycare Tue, Aug 12 Sports Night 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Tue, Aug 12 Women’s Group 7:00 PM Carcross Community Campus 821-4251 Wed, Aug 13 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 PM The Old Daycare 821-4251 For more info:kathleen.cranfield@ctfn.ca Wed, Aug 13 Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed, Aug 13 Sewing Group 6:00 PM CTFN Capacity Building Thu, Aug 14 Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranfield, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator Thu, Aug 14 Sewing Group 6:00 PM CTFN Capacity Building Sat, Aug 16 CarCranked Festival Yukon Dirt Rush Featuring timed downhill sections on some of the mountain’s best trails (with an estimated on course time of 3-5 hours). Organized rides on the

IMBA Epic Mountain Hero trail and other Montana Mountain classics for all levels will follow on the Sunday.

Sun, Aug 17 St. Saviours Church Service 11:00 AM St. Saviours Church 867-668-3129

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Wed, Aug 6 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout!

Wed, Aug 6 Kickboxing 6:30 PM Robert Service School Work up a sweat through basic kickboxing techniques and conditioning, geared to all ages!For info: contact Ben@brudif@gmail.com.

Wed, Aug 6 CFYT Trivia 8:00 PM The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.

Thu, Aug 7 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Thu, Aug 7 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Thu, Aug 7 Youth Weights 4:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Hosted with the Youth Centre Thu, Aug 7 Hatha Yoga with Joanne Van Nostrand 5:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture 867-993-5005 Classes are cancelled on holidays and subject to cancelation for room bookings. Email yogawithjoanne@me.com to confirm classes.

Thu, Aug 7 HIIT Like a Girl 7:00 PM Robert Service School 993-2520 For women only. Class combines cardio-kickboxing & high intensity interval training with ABC toning - that’s arms, but & core.

Designed for all fitness levels Thu, Aug 7 Adults Drop In Soccer 8:00 PM Robert Service School Contact: Ian 993—5122 or Sonny– 993-5794.

Fri, Aug 8 Live at the Palace Grand: Driftwood Holly and the River bends 8:00 PM Palace Grand Theatre 867-993-5005 The River Bends open for Driftwood Holly, who will be joined by his German band, featuring violin, bass, guitar and drums.

Fri, Aug 8 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout!

Fri, Aug 8 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sat, Aug 9 KIAC Summer Art Market 11:00 AM Dawson City Community Events Shelter Dawson City Art for purchase Sat, Aug 9 Live at the Palace Grand: The Simpson Syncopators 8:00 PM Palace Grand Theatre 867-993-5005 Swing Dance Yukon and the Simpson Syncopators host swing dance lessons, followed by live music and dancing.

Sat, Aug 9 Dawson City Farmers Market 11:00 AM Riverside Park & Gazebo Local artisans, crafters, artists, and farmers bring homegrown homemade products to the community Sat, Aug 9 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sun, Aug 10 Live at the Palace Grand: film night 8:00 PM Palace Grand Theatre 867-993-5005 View films from Dawson City.

Sun, Aug 10 Adult co-ed basketball 4:00 PM Robert Service School All levels welcome. Contact: alexcampbell@gmail.com.

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Mon, Aug 11 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout!

Mon, Aug 11 Kickboxing 6:30 PM Robert Service School Work up a sweat through basic kickboxing techniques and conditioning, geared to all ages!For info: contact Ben@brudif@gmail.com.

Mon, Aug 11 KIAC Open Studio 5:00 PM SOVA School of Visual Arts Check out Rachel Grant’s current work and see what she’s up to.

Tue, Aug 12 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Tue, Aug 12 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Tue, Aug 12 Dawson City Council Meeting 7:00 PM Dawson City Town Hall 867-993-7400 The meetings are aired live on Dawson City TV Channel 12. Council holds a Question Period at each meeting that takes place towards the end of the meeting. This provides the public an opportunity to ask Council questions.

Tue, Aug 12 Hatha Yoga with Joanne Van Nostrand 5:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture 867-993-5005 Classes are cancelled on holidays and subject to cancelation for room bookings. Email yogawithjoanne@me.com to confirm classes.

Tue, Aug 12 Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School 867-993-2520 For more information email: getrealfit(at)me.com Tue, Aug 12 Adults Drop In Soccer 8:00 PM Robert Service School Contact: Ian 993—5122 or Sonny– 993-5794.

Wed, Aug 13 Traditional Women’s Group 7:00 PM Community Support Centre 867-456-9537 Wed, Aug 13 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout!

Wed, Aug 13 Kickboxing 6:30 PM Robert Service School Work up a sweat through basic kickboxing techniques and conditioning, geared to all ages!For info: contact Ben@brudif@gmail.com.

Wed, Aug 13 CFYT Trivia 8:00 PM The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.

Wed, Aug 13 TH Traditional Women’s Group 7:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Community Support Centre 456-9537 Join Us for sharing and learning with the new Traditional Women’s Group Thu, Aug 14 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Thu, Aug 14 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Thu, Aug 14 Youth Weights 4:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Hosted with the Youth Centre Thu, Aug 14 Author’s On Eighth Jack London Museum 867-993-5575 Thu, Aug 14 Hatha Yoga with Joanne Van Nostrand 5:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture 867-993-5005 Classes are cancelled on holidays and subject to cancelation for room bookings. Email yogawithjoanne@me.com to confirm classes.

Thu, Aug 14 HIIT Like a Girl 7:00 PM Robert Service School 993-2520 For women only. Class combines cardio-kickboxing & high intensity interval training with ABC toning - that’s arms, but & core.

Designed for all fitness levels Thu, Aug 14 Adults Drop In Soccer 8:00 PM Robert Service School Contact: Ian 993—5122 or Sonny– 993-5794.

Fri, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 17 Yukon Riverside Arts Festival Riverside Park & Gazebo Interact directly with the arts and explore their creativity. A wide range of events, including exhibitions, workshops, lectures, public art, live music, an art market and more Fri, Aug 15 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout!

Fri, Aug 15 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre A wide range of events, including exhibitions, workshops, lectures, public art, live music, an art market and more Fri, Aug 15 Discovery Days: KPMA BBQ and Dance 5:30 PM Dawson City Arena 867.667.2267 Steaks cooked to perfection by the Dawson City Firefighters. This year we welcome back the band “Retrospect” from Mayo, who will keep our feet going into the wee hours. Everyone is welcome.

Tickets will be available at the Eldorado Hotel in late July.

Sat, Aug 16 Dawson City Farmers Market 11:00 AM Riverside Park & Gazebo Local artisans, crafters, artists, and farmers bring homegrown homemade products to the community Sat, Aug 16 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sun, Aug 17 Klondike Valley Mud Bog show and shine 10:30 AM Dawson City Super-charged machines race through the largest mud puddle in the north! Food concession. Under Moosehide Slide.

Sun, Aug 17 Klondike Valley Mud Bog 12:00 PM Dawson City Super-charged machines race through the largest mud puddle in the north! Food concession. Under Moosehide Slide.

Sun, Aug 17 Adult co-ed basketball 4:00 PM Robert Service School All levels welcome. Contact: alexcampbell@gmail.com.

Sun, Aug 17 Archery 6:00 PM Robert Service School Adult & All Ages Sun, Aug 17 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381

7:00 PM “Strange Things Done” Walking Tour Daily The Can Can Show 8:30 PM, 10:00 PM, Midnight at Diamond Tooth Gerties. Each show is different with midnight show more risque

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Daily Critter Talks 10:30 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Meet at the Interpretative Centre Wed, Aug 6 Campfire Program 7:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Thu, Aug 7 Bannock Making Thursdays 3:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Meet at the Interpretative Centre Stunning views and alpine flora & fauna on this moderate 2-3 hour hike Thu, Aug 7 Goldensides Trail Guided Hike 7:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Stunning views and alpine flora & fauna on this moderate 2-3 hour hike Guided hikes meet at the campground picnic shelter to car pool.

Fri, Aug 8 Campfire Program 7:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Sat, Aug 9 Guided Hike on North Klondike Trail 7:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Join us for an easy 2 hour stroll on this beautiful riverside trail Guided hikes meet at the campground picnic shelter to car pool.

Sat, Aug 9 Junior Naturalist at the Interpretive Centre 1:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Meet at the Interpretative Centre Sun, Aug 10 Guided Hike on Grizzly Trail 10:00 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Meet to carpool or join us at Grizzly parking lot at 10:30 a.m.(4-5 hours) Bring a lunch to enjoy ringside views of Mt. Monolith (Difficult) Mon, Aug 11 Campfire Program 7:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Tue, Aug 12 Goldensides Trail Guided Hike 7:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Stunning views and alpine flora & fauna on this moderate 2-3 hour hike Guided hikes meet at the campground picnic shelter to car pool.

Wed, Aug 13 Campfire Program 7:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Thu, Aug 14 Bannock Making Thursdays 3:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Meet at the Interpretative Centre Stunning views and alpine flora & fauna on this moderate 2-3 hour hike Thu, Aug 14 Goldensides Trail Guided Hike 7:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Stunning views and alpine flora & fauna on this moderate 2-3 hour hike Guided hikes meet at the campground picnic shelter to car pool.

Fri, Aug 15 Campfire Program 7:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Sat, Aug 16 Guided Hike on North Klondike Trail 7:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Join us for an easy 2 hour stroll on this beautiful riverside trail Guided hikes meet at the campground picnic shelter to car pool.

Sat, Aug 16 Junior Naturalist at the Interpretive Centre 1:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Meet at the Interpretative Centre Sun, Aug 17 Guided Hike on Grizzly Trail 10:00 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Meet to car pool or join us at Grizzly parking lot at 10:30 a.m.(4-5 hours) Bring a lunch to enjoy ringside views of Mt. Monolith (Difficult)

Sun, Aug 17 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Sun, Aug 17 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442

Golden Horn

Fridays Golden Horn Judo Club 3:30 PM Golden Horn School judoyukon@gmail.com or Mike 6686952. Under 15 years Sundays Badminton 7:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary School Tracy 393-7641 Tuesdays Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary School Terice 668-6631 Tuesdays Badminton 7:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary School Tracy 393-7641

Haines Junction

Wed, Aug 6 Kindermusik 10:30 AM St Elias Convention Centre geared towards children ages 2-3 accompanied by an adult.

Any preschool child is welcome to attend (0-5) Wed, Aug 6 Haines Junction Community Market 3:00 PM St Christopher’s Church Features produce, plants and baked goods. For more info: sprucecottagefarms@gmail.com Thu, Aug 7 Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 AM Mun Ku Thu, Aug 7 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Fri, Aug 8 Village Bakery Salmon Barbeque with music by Diyet 6:30 PM Village Bakery and Deli 634-2Reservations are recommended. Come early with your instrument to play at open mic!

Fri, Aug 8 Campfire Talk: Kluane’s Changing Landscapes 8:00 PM Kathleen Lake Day Use Area 634 7207 Join Amelia to learn about what Parks Canada does in Kluane National Park to keep track of the changes salmon, spruce trees, glaciers,grizzlies, and more Sat, Aug 9 Guided Walk & Talk: Living Off the Land, Then and Now 11:00 AM Haines Junction “Tachal Dhal” Visitor Centre 634 7207 Join Amber for a leisurely walk through part of the Ä’ay Chù Valley. Enjoy the beautiful scenery while learning about the Alaska Highway and the Southern Tutchone First Nation’s traditions. Bring: lunch, water, comfortable footwear Sun, Aug 10 St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Christopher’s Church 634-2360 Licensed Lay Leader: Lynn De Brabandere Sun, Aug 10 Campfire Talk: A Year in the Life of a Kluane Grizzly 8:00 PM Kathleen Lake Day Use Area 634 7207 Join Katarina to follow the life of a grizzly bear throughout a full year cycle in a fun and enjoyable way! Discover the challenges grizzlies face including their endless quest for food.

Mon, Aug 11 Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, Aug 12 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, Aug 12 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall Wed, Aug 13 Kindermusik 10:30 AM St Elias Convention Centre geared towards children ages 2-3 accompanied by an adult.

Any preschool child is welcome to attend (0-5) Wed, Aug 13 Haines Junction Community Market 3:00 PM St Christopher’s Church Features produce, plants and baked goods. For more info: Wed, Aug 6 Parent & Tot Story Time 11:00 AM sprucecottagefarms@gmail.com Faro Community Library For Babies to age 4.

Thu, Aug 14 Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 Stories & crafts will be provided AM Mun Ku Wed, Aug 6 Faro Glee Club 1:00 PM Del Van Thu, Aug 14 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Gorder School Community School Wed, Aug 6 Play Group 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Fri, Aug 15 Village Bakery Salmon Barbeque Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca with music by BJ Maclean and Friends 6:30 PM Wed, Aug 6 Kids in Action Store 3:00 PM Del Van Village Bakery and Deli 634-2Reservations are Gorder School recommended. Come early with your instrument to Thu, Aug 7 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro play at open mic!

Recreation Centre Fri, Aug 15 Campfire Talk: Kluane’s Changing Thu, Aug 7 Faro Fireside Social 5:00 PM Landscapes 8:00 PM Kathleen Lake Day Use Campbell Region Interpretive Center 867-994-2288 Area 634 7207 Join Amelia to learn about what There will be hotdogs and bocci and a campfire to Parks Canada does in Kluane National Park to enjoy. Hosted by the Faro Interpretative Centre. keep track of the changes salmon, spruce trees, Come on out and talk to people in Faro! glaciers,grizzlies, and more Thu, Aug 7 Zumba 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Sat, Aug 16 Guided Walk & Talk: Living Off the Centre Land, Then and Now 11:00 AM Haines Junction Fri, Aug 8 Play Group 2:00 PM Faro Recreation “Tachal Dhal” Visitor Centre 634 7207 Join Amber Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca for a leisurely walk through part of the Ä’ay Chù Fri, Aug 8 Archery 3:00 PM Faro Recreation Valley. Enjoy the beautiful scenery while learning Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca about the Alaska Highway and the Southern Fri, Aug 8 Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Program Tutchone First Nation’s traditions. Bring: lunch, 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 water, comfortable footwear farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Sun, Aug 17 St Christopher’s Church Service Fri, Aug 8 Seniors Fitness class 7:00 PM Faro 10:30 AM St Christopher’s Church 634-2360 Recreation Centre Licensed Lay Leader: Lynn De Brabandere Sun, Aug 10 Faro Church of Apostles Mass Sun, Aug 17 Campfire Talk: A Year in the Life of 10:00 AM Church of Apostles a Kluane Grizzly 8:00 PM Kathleen Lake Day Use Sun, Aug 10 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service Area 634 7207 Join Katarina to follow the life of a 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker grizzly bear throughout a full year cycle in a fun and 994-2442 enjoyable way! Discover the challenges grizzlies Mon, Aug 11 Faro Glee Club 1:00 PM Del Van face including their endless quest for food Gorder School Tue, Aug 12 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Wed, Aug 6 Kids Craft time 3:00 PM Lorne Tue, Aug 12 Faro Glee Club 1:00 PM Del Van Mountain Community Centre Gorder School Thu, Aug 7 Playgroup for parents 3:00 PM Lorne Tue, Aug 12 Archery 3:00 PM Faro Recreation Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083 Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Fri, Aug 8 Learning Lions - Homeschoolers Get Tue, Aug 12 Faro Kettle Cafe 4:00 PM Faro Together 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Recreation Centre Hosted by the Faro Youth Centre Agnes 667-7083 Group.

Wed, Aug 13 Kids Craft time 3:00 PM Lorne Wed, Aug 13 Parent & Tot Story Time 11:00 Mountain Community Centre AM Faro Community Library For Babies to age 4.

Wed, Aug 13 Whacky Games: Scavenger Hunt Stories & crafts will be provided 3:30 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre 667Wed, Aug 13 Faro Glee Club 1:00 PM Del Van 7083 This is a free event, just drop in. Kids under 5 Gorder School please bring an adult.

Wed, Aug 13 Play Group 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Daily Tourist Tours - from the Visitor Center Thu, Aug 14 Playgroup for parents 3:00 PM Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca 9:30 AM Then & Now Walking Tour Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667Wed, Aug 13 Kids in Action Store 3:00 PM Del 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM S.S. Keno 7083 Van Gorder School 9:30 AM S.S. Keno Tour in French Fri, Aug 15 Learning Lions - Homeschoolers Get Thu, Aug 14 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM 10:30 AM Hike with the Poetry of Robert Service Together 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Faro Recreation Centre 11:00 AM French Town Walking Tour Centre Agnes 667-7083 Thu, Aug 14 Environment Club 3:45 PM Del Van 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Doors Open - a different Gorder School building each day Thu, Aug 14 Zumba 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Wed, Aug 6 Adult Basic Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh 1:00 PM The Life and Poetry of Robert Service Centre Lake Community Association Program Fri, Aug 15 Play Group 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Wed, Aug 6 Waste Mgnt Society Meeting 7:00 1:00 PM What a RUSH! Walking Tour Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca PM Marsh Lake Community Association 2:30 PM Palace Grand Tour Fri, Aug 15 Archery 3:00 PM Faro Recreation Fri, Aug 8 Dinner at the Jackalope 6:00 PM 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Commissioner’s Residence Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Marsh Lake Community Association Reservations 3:30 PM Greatest Klondiker Contest (except Fri, Aug 15 Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Program welcome. Steak/Rib Nights - last Friday of each Fri/Sat) 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 month 3:30 PM French Commissioner’s Residence farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Fri, Aug 8 Drop-in Basketball 7:30 PM Marsh Tour Fri, Aug 15 Seniors Fitness class 7:00 PM Faro Lake Community Association 4:30 PM Free Viewing of “Encounters with the Recreation Centre Sat, Aug 9 South of 6 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Sublime” Photography Exhibit by Salgado and Community Association Washburn at the Palace Grand

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Sat, Aug 9 Tot Program 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Association Sun, Aug 10 Badminton Drop-in 11:30 AM Marsh Lake Community Association 660-4999 All welcome Tue, Aug 12 North of 60 Cafe 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Association Tue, Aug 12 South of 6 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Association Wed, Aug 13 Adult Basic Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Association Fri, Aug 15 Dinner at the Jackalope 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Association Reservations welcome. Steak/Rib Nights - last Friday of each month Fri, Aug 15 Drop-in Basketball 7:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Association Sat, Aug 16 South of 6 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Association Sat, Aug 16 Tot Program 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Association Sun, Aug 17 Badminton Drop-in 11:30 AM Marsh Lake Community Association 660-4999 All welcome

Tue, Aug 12 Stay Get Fit 5:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3407 Wed, Aug 13 Library and Treasures Thrift Shop 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Aug 13 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed, Aug 13 Cruizers Concession Coffee & Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Thu, Aug 14 Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre 399-3407 Fri, Aug 15 Yoga with Geana Hadley 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Sat, Aug 16 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Sun, Aug 17 Pancake Breakfast! 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Once per month everyone welcome

Teslin

Wed, Aug 6 Card Games for Seniors 1:00 PM Teslin Seniors Complex Wed, Aug 6 Archery 3:30 PM Teslin School Thu, Aug 7 Youth Badminton 3:30 PM Teslin School Sun, Aug 10 St. Philip’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Philip’s Church (867) 667-7746 Sun, Aug 10 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Mon, Aug 11 Archery 3:30 PM Teslin School Mon, Aug 11 Teslin’s Biking Gang 6:00 PM Teslin Tlingit Council Administration Building Meet outside the TTC admin building. Join us for a weekly road bike ride!

Tue, Aug 12 Youth Badminton 3:30 PM Teslin School Wed, Aug 13 Card Games for Seniors 1:00 PM Teslin Seniors Complex Wed, Aug 13 Archery 3:30 PM Teslin School Thu, Aug 14 Youth Badminton 3:30 PM Teslin School Sat, Aug 16 Yukon 300 Canoe and Kayak Race Nsutlin River from the put in at the campsite 188 Km down river, followed by 10 Km on Teslin Lake at the end. info@yukon1000.com 333 0755 Sun, Aug 17 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Teslin Rec Center

Mayo

Sat, Aug 9 Mayo: Stewart Valley Community Market 10:30 AM Galena Park Produce, eggs, preserves, baking and other homemade goods.

Sun, Aug 10 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Sun, Aug 17 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746

Old Crow

Thu, Aug 7 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Sun, Aug 10 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Lukes Church 993-5381 Mon, Aug 11 Volleyball & Floor Hockey Night 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Saniz 966-3238 Thu, Aug 14 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Sun, Aug 17 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Lukes Church 993-5381

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Sat, Aug 16 Antler Carving workshop with Dennis Shorty 10:00 AM Dennis Shorty Fine Art Gallery and Studio To register and for more info contact Jenny or Dennis 969-2296,cell 335-3355 limited seats. For ages 14 and over.

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Wed, Aug 6 Library and Treasures Thrift Shop 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Aug 6 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed, Aug 6 Cruizers Concession Coffee & Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Aug 6 Tagish Advisory Council meeting 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Agenda posted at tagish.ca Thu, Aug 7 Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre 399-3407 Fri, Aug 8 Yoga with Geana Hadley 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Sat, Aug 9 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Sat, Aug 9 Monthly Music Jam 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Everyone is welcome to come and play, or enjoy!

Wed, Aug 6 Aquafit 6:30 PM Watson Lake: Dennis Ball Swimming Pool 536-8030 Watson Lake Pool is open for the summer!

Wed, Aug 6 Ball Hockey 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Bring your stick, glove and road hockey goalie gear if you have it. None will be provided for you. there will be a small fee to play.

Thu, Aug 7 Girls Night Youth group 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Thu, Aug 7 Girls Youth Night 8:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Thu, Aug 7 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu, Aug 7 Watson Lake: Hot Yoga 6:30 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Thu, Aug 7 Watson Lake: Zumba 8:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Fri, Aug 8 Aquafit 6:30 PM Watson Lake: Dennis Ball Swimming Pool 536-8030 Watson Lake Pool is open for the summer!

Sat, Aug 9 Ladies Time Out Breakfast 8:30 AM Andrea’s Hotel Cynthia Armstrong 536-7239 Sat, Aug 9 Saturday Night Social 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sat, Aug 9 Watson Lake Farmer’s Market 3:00 PM Wye Lake Park Celebrate Summer with Arts in the Park at the Gazebo, Crafters, Bakers, Artists and Gardeners every Saturday.

Sat, Aug 9 Watson Lake: Hot Yoga 6:30 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sun, Aug 10 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service 536-2932 Mon, Aug 11 Aquafit 6:30 PM Watson Lake: Dennis Ball Swimming Pool 536-8030 Watson Lake Pool is open for the summer!

Mon, Aug 11 Ball Hockey 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Bring your stick, glove and road hockey goalie gear if you have it. None will be provided for you. there will be a small fee to play.

Mon, Aug 11 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Wed, Aug 13 Aquafit 6:30 PM Watson Lake: Dennis Ball Swimming Pool 536-8030 Watson Lake Pool is open for the summer!

Wed, Aug 13 Ball Hockey 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Bring your stick, glove and road hockey goalie gear if you have it. None will be provided for you. there will be a small fee to play.

Thu, Aug 14 Girls Night Youth group 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Thu, Aug 14 Girls Youth Night 8:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Thu, Aug 14 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu, Aug 14 Watson Lake: Hot Yoga 6:30 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Thu, Aug 14 Watson Lake: Zumba 8:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Fri, Aug 15 Aquafit 6:30 PM Watson Lake: Dennis Ball Swimming Pool 536-8030 Watson Lake Pool is open for the summer!

Sat, Aug 16 Ladies Time Out Breakfast 8:30 AM Andrea’s Hotel Cynthia Armstrong 536-7239 Sat, Aug 16 Saturday Night Social 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sat, Aug 16 Watson Lake Farmer’s Market 3:00 PM Wye Lake Park Celebrate Summer with Arts in the Park at the Gazebo, Crafters, Bakers, Artists and Gardeners every Saturday.

Sat, Aug 16 Watson Lake: Hot Yoga 6:30 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sat, Aug 16 Watson Lake’s Got Talent 1:00 PM Wye Lake Park Call 536-8023 or email: fitness@ watsonlake.ca to register. Event takes place after the parade Sun, Aug 17 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service 536-2932

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Miles from Motown, up close

The Soul is Back in Dawson City

By Gaby Sgaga

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or those who like to boogey down, Miles from Motown, formerly the Soul Sunday Band, is back in Dawson to make it happen.

Every Sunday night during the summer at the Westminster hotel, Fred Osson, Jennifer Migliorini, Wray Auger, Richard Halliday and Drew Davies take to the stage and bring a little funk into everyone’s lives.

Osson, who sings and plays a mean saxophone, is glad to be back. The band decided to end their run two years ago when some of its members moved away. But after a summer of not playing, Osson and remaining members, bass player Auger and vocalist Migliorini, were starting to question their decision.

“We were missing the energy,”

PHOTO: Joel Clifton says Osson. “We didn’t intend to pick it back up, but suddenly we didn’t feel quite done. We thought that maybe the decision we had made to stop was wrong.”

Unfortunately, the bar where Soul Sunday funked-out for the last 10 seasons is closed this summer. So Osson approached the owner of the Westminster, asking if Sunday night was open. The owner immediately agreed.

The band now had a location, but still had to replace its missing members. Local musician Richard Halliday signed on as drummer, but finding a guitar player took some time.

“It had to be the right person with the right sensitivity,” says Osson. “You either have the groove or you don’t.”

One night, Osson ran into a

musician from Saskatoon named Drew Davies, who had just returned to Dawson after an eight year absence.

After other musicians highly recommend Davies’ guitar playing, Osson started to chat up, then court, the guitarist.

Before making a final commitment though, Osson wanted to see if the musicians could get along off-stage, as well as on. He invited everyone to his apartment for a night of chilling out.

“We listened to music together and by the end of the evening, I knew it would be just fine,” he says.

The band then picked some songs, including classics by Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and the Temptations, as well as some modern tunes, and started to practice.

They played their first show just after the summer solstice, and as in previous years, they packed them in — Dawson was glad the band was back.

Kath Selkirk, a long-time fan, considers Sunday nights with the band a weekly aerobic exercise.

“I dance all three sets,” she says. “It’s a marathon.”

Selkirk and her friends are usually the first on the dance floor and they don’t leave until it’s over.

“I’m not a good dancer, but I don’t care,” says the soul enthusiast. “I love moving to music. This band has a funky style and good dance tempo. I’m happy they’re back.”

The band is happy too.

“It feels great to be back on stage,” says Osson.

As for the future of the band, Osson doesn’t know. Davies, the only non-local member, will probably be leaving town in September.

“We’re not sure what’s happening after Drew leaves,” says Osson. “But for now, we’re just glad to be doing it again, and are wholeheartedly dedicated to the preservation of the motion of the hips.”

Shows take place at the Westminster Hotel every Sunday during the summer, starting at 11 p.m.

Gaby Sgaga lives off the grid in her West Dawson cabin with her sled dogs. She enjoys mushing, skijoring and writing about everyday life in the Yukon. Email dawson@whatsupyukon.com

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