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December 24, 2015

Making Plans for the Midnight Sun Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival tickets on sale now for June event

by Joslyn Kilborn

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’m counting down the days,” says Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival president, Robbyn Chiles. With tickets on sale now, it’s a reasonable time to start counting.

And rumour has it this year’s

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lineup could be the festival’s best yet. Of course, the same rumours circulated last year. This, says Chiles, is because the Haines Junction festival, in its second decade of celebrating the beauty of bluegrass under the midnight sun, has no shortage of talented musicians interested in headlining. The small festival is in a position to turn down musicians

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Foggy Hogtown Boys – there’s more interest than they can accommodate.

The way Chiles speaks of the festival, it’s easy to see why.

Some people, she says, are cont’d on page 2...

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On the Cover

Making plans for the Midnight Sun ... cont’d

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The Grascals tired and make their way to bed after the scheduled performances. Others stay up as long as the sun does – and with the festival scheduled a few days before the solstice, this means all night.

Chiles describes endless campground and alleyway jams alongside visiting musicians; the Kluane peaks looming under a pink sky.

“You get confused whether it’s a sunset or a sunrise,” Chiles says.

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Plus, for all except one musician this year, none of the performers have been to the Yukon.

“We always have a lot of fun with the bands,” says Chiles. “For lots of them it’s their first time being anywhere this far north.

“They ask how late they can keep playing till. We tell them till the sun goes down. It never goes down. They don’t believe us.”

This year the lineup includes Breaking Glass, Foggy Hogtown Boys, Gold Heart, Nothin’ Fancy, The Grascals, and Volume Five, along with a handful of local favourites like Claire Ness and The Bennett Sun. The Grascals, hailing from

Nashville, Tennessee, are likely the biggest name to enter the scene, with three albums nominated for Grammy’s and a performance at President Obama’s inaugural ball. They’ve also toured and performed with Dolly Parton.

Their music is modern bluegrass, deeply influenced by the genre’s history.

The Canadian-born Foggy Hogtown Boys began as a group of friends meeting for a weekly gig.

Eleven years later, the same members are still making music together – music leans toward bluegrass one minute and old time the next.

Then there’s Gold Heart from Virginia. They are three young sisters – the Gold sisters – who write their own songs and perform them on mandolin, guitar, and fiddle. A true family band, their father and brother back them up on bass and banjo.

Then, the real highlight of the festival is the Gospel Sunday. After service in the old Anglican log church, the small room fills to the brim to hear the festival musicians play gospel. It isn’t officially part of the festival, so anyone can attend – without a festival pass. Admission is by donation, with proceeds going to the church.

The festival also features workshops for musicians of all experience levels – even those beginners who wouldn’t call themselves musicians.

One of last year’s workshops was a kids’ fiddle group, attended by a handful of six and sevenyear-olds. After the festival these children went on to start a fiddle group, and Chiles says it’s in the works to arrange for them to play on stage during the festival.

“Okay, we’re getting all these fabulous bands from outside,” says Chiles, laughing, “but the real attraction is these kids.”

This year’s festival runs June 12 to 16. Tickets can be purchased online at YukonBlueGrass.com, or at Dean’s Strings in Whitehorse and Kluane Machine in Haines Junction.

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ast month Jesse Cooke was the recipient of the Parks Canada Youth Tourism Entrepreneur Award, at a ceremony held in Ottawa on Dec. 2.

Cooke arrived in the Yukon for the first time 10 years ago, studying glaciology at Kluane Lake as part of his University of Ottawa degree program. He says it was the mountains that made him come back here in 2006.

“Before that I had never seen a mountain in my life. I loved it,” says the Windsor, Ontario native. “You can’t get flatter than Essex County.”

One thing he noticed right away was that it wasn’t easy to get here.

Like a lot of people trying to come to the Klondike in the summer in those days, he hitchhiked.

He won’t say that the seeds of the idea for Husky Bus were planted then, but the experience did help to motivate him six years later, a year after the fledgling Klondike Development Organization held its community forum on ground transportation.

Among the things discussed as needed in the Klondike were an airport shuttle, a taxi service, a bus service between Dawson and Whitehorse, and vehicle and bicycle rentals.

Cooke, who had made something of a name for himself as a local musician, and who had had a number of temporary contracts teaching at the Robert Service School, decided that, with his summers free once classes ended, one of those services – the bus run – was worth a try.

He launched Husky Bus in the summer of 2012 with just two 15 passenger vans, a cell phone and a pick up spot by the Front Street Gazebo. That year the Dawson City Chamber of Commerce voted Husky Bus the New Business of the Year.

Since then, the business has grown, and continues to grow. After a spell working out of a rental space on Front Street, Cooke bought a house on 2nd Avenue and has turned the former Hair We Are shop into Husky HQ. He now runs two 20-seat buses in addition to the original vans, has a scheduled service to White-

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guests from some hotels to and from the airport, and employs six other people besides himself.

He also got married to girlfriend Sarah, who was his first driver, and they’ve bought a lovely cabin in West Dawson where they live with their new son.

The second floor of Husky central is also known as the Little Inn, and offers several options for visitors, from a two bedroom suite to two private rooms.

This year he’s giving teaching a rest and concentrating on the business.

“This year there were a lot of good (teaching) jobs available, but I didn’t apply for anything. I thought we had to give this thing a ser-

ious go.”

The work has been noticed.

The sign outside Jesse Cooke’s Husky Bus office advertises the full range of services he offers horse and back, offers daily town, goldfields, and Dome tours, visits the Tombstones three times a week, rents bicycles, shuttles

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DVD Review with Marianne Darragh

Power Struggles

A vampire, a werewolf and a ghost walk into a bar … the friends contend with vampires more evil than Mitchell, a science laboratory run by religious zealots, malevolent spirits of purgatory, a couple of world-domination plots, and the darkness inside themselves.

Also, George gets a girlfriend. In addition to Nina (Sinead Keenan), a number of other characters enter their world for a time, notably Ivan (Paul Rhys) and Daisy (Amy Manson), a vampire couple more playful than lethal - but still lethal.

Being Human has a lived-in quality, helped by dialogue that often goes on a tangent, with dramatic conversations taking a detour through deadpan observations on unrelated topics, such as dance steps and television programs, keeping things unpredictable.

The writers are well-served by the comic timing of the actors.

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ampires – is there anything they can’t do?

Durable symbols of an underworld that may or may not exist, they show up in the popular culture adept at drama, mystery, romance, horror or comedy.

All those theatrical balls are juggled at once in Being Human, which was a popular series in the U.K. from 2009 to 2013. The first three seasons are available on DVD at the Whitehorse Public Library.

Created by Toby Whithouse (Doctor Who), and filmed on location in Bristol and South Wales, Being Human is a “flatshare” comedy (in Brit-speak) combined with elements of horror – a Friends of the weird .

The vampire, John Mitchell (Aidan Turner), isn’t the only supernatural character. He lives with a werewolf, George (Russell Tovey) and ghost, Annie (Lenore Critchlow), in Annie’s house where she’s been languishing since her death, unseen until Mitchell and George move in.

United in their outsider status, the three share a deep longing to live like the humans they were.

Of the trio, George is the closest to that as he only really contends with his otherworldly persona one night a month. But he doesn’t see it that way, and his affliction keeps him paralyzed in the rest of his life.

Mitchell’s struggle against his

Being Human is available at the Whitehorse Public Library impulses is presented as a battle with addiction that he’s not always able to conquer. Charismatic and worldly on the surface, Mitchell needs emotional attachments to keep him from surrendering to his demon – or at least try.

Annie doesn’t have an inner savage to tame, but she wasn’t ready to die. Mitchell and George save her from the terrible loneliness of being unseen by a world she’s desperate to remain with.

Being Human doesn’t spend much time explaining the characteristics of each particular condition, and Annie espeically has confusingly fluid boundaries. Sometimes she can be seen by humans, which allows her to interact with them, until she can’t. George and Mitchell don’t have superhuman strength unless they’re in the grip of their shadow selves; their problems are supersized, but their tools aren’t.

Over the first three seasons

Marianne Darragh is a regular visitor to the DVD shelf in the Whitehorse Public Library.

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

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December 24, 2015

Groovin’ the New Year

Local band Soul Migration hosts a dance party at the Yukon Convention Centre on Dec. 31

by Gaby Sgaga

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f you’re looking for something fun to do this New Year’s Eve in Whitehorse, local band Soul Migration has a plan for you.

Members Roxx Hunter and Alex Machidon on lead vocals and guitar, Selina Heyligers-Hare on guitar, keys and vocals, Pam Phillips on bass and vocals, David Sutton on keys and Marc Paradis on drums, love to lay a groove down, and they are planning the party of the year.

“I wanted something really fun, a big event with lots of energy, big hair, big lights, and a big stage,” says Roxx Hunter, who came up with the idea. “New Year’s eve was the opportunity for just such

a special occasion.”

Hunter says that the thought had been brewing in his mind for a while, but the timing hadn’t worked out until now. This year, he says, he has the perfect band and the timing is right.

“Everyone is a good musician and really cool,” says Hunter.

The main focus of Soul Migration is to get people up dancing and having a good time.

“A band speaks a language,” says Hunter. “It’s all about the groove. It’s great when everyone’s head is bobbing, butts and hips are shaking - it’s awesome!”

The theme of this year’s New Year’s party is Mardi Gras. Hunter

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says he chose it after he went on the internet and googled for ideas.

“There seem to be lots of formal events in Whitehorse lately,” he says. “Mardi Gras sounded like a good thing.”

According to Hunter, planning a big party like this takes a lot of stubbornness and mild insanity.

He breaks it down into steps.

“The first step in planning was to convince the band it’s a good idea. That was an easy sell as they were more than willing to play,” he says, adding it’s convenient when you can hire your own band.

The second step was location.

Hunter decided to pick the biggest venue in town, the Yukon Convention Centre.

And the third step is advertising. Then there are the million and one other little things needed

to throw a fun and festive event, some of which Hunter is still putting into place.

“There will be guest musicians, and special events – I’m still working on the details,” he says.

Hunter deliberately kept the tickets cheap, at $25 each, so that individuals and couples could dress up and come out to have fun with friends without breaking the bank.

The reasonable price and the band’s reputation as a funk/soul/ Motown dance band with a northern theme is already creating a buzz.

“I’m blown away by the response,” says Hunter. “People are really stoked.”

He hopes that this party will be something everyone will talk about for a long time.

“The main point of this event is to come see a fun band and have a good time,” he says.

He promises that Soul Migration will do their best to deliver.

Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are available online at YukonTickets.com or in person at the Yukon Arts Centre Box Office and Arts Underground. There are special, discounted room rates at the High Country Inn with the purchase of your ticket.

Gabriela 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. Please send comments about her articles to dawson@whatsupyukon.com.

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December 24, 2015

Musings on Ice: A Changing Yukon Winter Story

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Preparing for unpredictable ice conditions

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The fast moving Yukon River in downtown Whitehorse is ice free most of the year “The weight of a person is more than a dog,” Blisner says, so people may break through the ice.

Also, dogs can “last longer in the cold water than people.”

Don’t go out on the ice after the dog, he urges.

“Call 911. The Fire Department has the training and equipment,” he says. They’re prepared.

Two weeks ago 195 countries signed an international climate agreement. Once ratified, countries commit to limit the rise in global temperatures to “well below” 2 degrees Celsius. With the current increase in average Yukon winter temperatures well above this amount, we should all be prepared for unpredictable ice conditions.

As you gather with friends and family this holiday season, share stories about ice, prepare, then get out and enjoy our winter.

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December 24, 2015

What Happened to the Kids?

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everal months ago I walked into a beauty salon for advice on a skin problem. Kayla Dewdney appeared from the back of the shop. She looked at my skin and offered her advice. It worked! Today I made an appointment with her for a facial, which involved lying down during the treatment. I felt very good during the treatment.

I have known Kayla since she was in Grade 3 at Hidden Valley School.

Kayla was talented in the arts and I remember her singing for the whole school in Grade 7. She was exceptionally passionate and we were in awe.

After graduating in 2009, Kayla stayed in Whitehorse and worked three jobs as a waitress, often for 14 to 17 hours a day. She doesn’t like to be bored, and by the sounds of it she never is - even now. She is proud to say she furthered her education without any student debt.

Kayla auditioned for a theatre program at Red Deer College and was one of 26 who were accepted.

The program was intense. Kayla lived on campus where she shared a room with two visual arts students.

Kayla calls one of the students “the poor girl,” saying she didn’t know how she survived. “She was studying business and had to endure the antics of us, the other three, doing our stuff, practising performances and making collages, right there in the room.”

Kayla completed one year of the program, was in several productions and went to New York

daughter but … what is the story?”

“Well,” Kayla continued, “I didn’t know I was pregnant. On the day she was born, I thought I had thrown my back out bowling. At 3:15 a.m., I was in so much pain that I went to emergency.

By good fortune, the nurse who was helping me happened to be a midwife. She said, ‘You’re having a baby!’ They quickly phoned for my best friend to come, who came immediately, and at 4:30 a.m. Aria was born.”

Kayla lives with her mom and stepdad, and with the help of Grandma, they all look look after Aria. Kayla works four days a week PHOTO: Jozien Keijzer so she can spend as much time as possible with her daughter.

When Kayla was pregnant she Kayla Dewdney booked a two-month backpacking trip to Ireland. It was something she had wanted and had saved for.

City for a week. She loved New Her parents encouraged her to go York with all of the different on the trip as planned; they would people: the perfect business man look after Aria. So Kayla went.

Aria was six months old at the side by side on the sidewalk with a Rasta, straight out of a Bob Marley time - two years ago. Aria is the love of Kayla’s life. She is vismovie.

“Yet I didn’t see a future in ibly proud of her daughter who is theatre,” Kayla said, “but I learn- super cute.

Motherhood is a beautiful thing ed that I really liked the specialeffects, makeup part of it. I went ... It is why I am writing these back to Red Deer and did a nine- stories. It is the mother in me ... month course in aesthetics. Before proud of all of these kids. Time i was done, my current boss called flies ...

The hour for the facial has gone me … she had a job for me as soon as I was done. I have worked here by all too fast, and I feel rejuvenated (and my skin feels so soft). now for three-and-a-half years.”

“And then there is Aria, who is Jozien Keijzer is a visual two and a half now,” Kayla said. artist, writer and avid hiker “I love her so much! You probably who lives in the Mendenhall know the story?”

Subdivision.

“Well, I know you have a

On behalf of the Government of Yukon, Tammie and I send you warm Christmas greetings and wishes for a beautiful holiday surrounded by family and friends.

May the spirit of peace and generosity grace your home during this season and throughout the New Year.

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Whitehorse EVENTS Arts Events Until Dec 31, TEN Arts Underground Yukon Art Society Seasonal gala in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Arts Underground Wed, Jan, 6, POINT BAKED - A 90s ART SHOW / TRIVIA NIGHT! 7:30 PM Baked Cafe Start 2016 right with a sweet combination of art show / trivia night, all dedicated to the glorious era that was 90s movies. Trivia will be all 90s movies trivia, which is to say it’s the best kind of trivia.

Come for just the trivia or just the art, and support some awesome local artists. Entry is free, so get there early! We’re gonna have some prizes!

Until Feb 27, Ziehe + Lane: Yukon Arts Centre Yukon Arts Centre Two exhibitions find beauty in unsuspecting scenes and objects. Ziehe explores light and colour relationships, while Lane combines delicate lacework and discarded steel car and truck hoods.

Until Feb 29,Many Voices: -Music in the Yukon 1896-1996. Hougen Heritage Gallery inside Arts Underground. An exhibition of photographs and other delights from the Yukon Archives.

Live Music Thu, Dec, 24, Roxx Hunter Live 6:00 PM Tony’s Pizza Roxx Hunter and Izaak LazeoFairman playing acoustic guitar music covering almost every style and genre.

Thu, Dec, 24, Fiddler On The Loose Joe Loutchan live 7:00 PM 98 Hotel Longest running house band in the Yukon Traditional fiddle music and more - jigging is encouraged and limericks are the norm.

Thu, Dec, 24, Ginger Jam 9:00 PM Yukon Inn fully electric jam with a PA system, drum kit and guitars provided, and encourages the wearing of silly hats Thu, Dec, 24, Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Sat, Dec, 26, Social Jam with Gary 3:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Sat, Dec, 26, Kingswardfish 8:00 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Live Music Sat, Dec, 26, live music 8:00 PM The Watershed, Coffee shop & Bar Enjoy some fantastic live local music!

Sat, Dec, 26, Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat, Dec, 26, Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Sun, Dec, 27, Fabian O’Connor-Brook 12:00 AM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Live Music Sun, Dec, 27, 3rd “Annual” Winter EcoBall 8:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre This is your opportunity to pull out that cocktail dress or nice suit and dust off your dancing shoes for a night of holiday fun!

The 3rd “Annual” Winter Eco-Ball is all about getting Yukoners together to catch up with old friends, learn about Yukon youth involvement in environmental issues, and dance the night away, all for a great cause.

Mon, Dec, 28, Ladies Night with DJ Carlo 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Tue, Dec, 29, Open Mic with Patrick Jacobson 7:00 PM Town & Mountain Hotel Tue, Dec, 29, Ginger Jam 9:00 PM Yukon Inn fully electric jam with a PA system, drum kit and guitars provided, and encourages the wearing of silly hats Wed, Dec, 30, Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 PM Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

Wed, Dec, 30, Hump Day Trivia 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Wed, Dec, 30, Jamaoke With Jackie 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Thu, Dec, 31, Roxx Hunter Live 6:00 PM Tony’s Pizza Roxx Hunter and Izaak LazeoFairman playing acoustic guitar music covering almost every style and genre.

Thu, Dec, 31, Fiddler On The Loose Joe Loutchan live 7:00 PM 98 Hotel Longest running house band in the Yukon Traditional fiddle music and more - jigging is encouraged and limericks are the norm.

Thu, Dec, 31, Mardi Gras New Years Featuring Soul Migration 8:00 PM Coast High Country Inn Music starts at 9:30. There will be special guest entertainers.

Thu, Dec, 31, Ginger Jam 9:00 PM Yukon Inn fully electric jam with a PA system, drum kit and guitars provided, and encourages the wearing of silly hats Thu, Dec, 31, Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Fri, Jan, 1, Yukon Musician: Anne Turner 6:00 PM Westmark Whitehorse Jazz and Easy Listening Fri, Jan, 1, Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat, Jan, 2, Social Jam with Gary 3:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Sat, Jan, 2, live music 8:00 PM The Watershed, Coffee shop & Bar Enjoy some fantastic live local music!

Sat, Jan, 2, Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat, Jan, 2, Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Mon, Jan, 4, Ladies Night with DJ Carlo 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Tue, Jan, 5, Brave New Words: 7:00 PM Woodcutter’s Blanket Tue, Jan, 5, Open Mic with Patrick Jacobson 7:00 PM Town & Mountain Hotel Tue, Jan, 5, Ginger Jam 9:00 PM Yukon Inn fully electric jam with a PA system, drum kit and guitars provided, and encourages the wearing of silly hats Wed, Jan, 6, Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 PM Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

Wed, Jan, 6, Hump Day Trivia 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Wed, Jan, 6, Jamaoke With Jackie 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Thu, Jan, 7, Roxx Hunter Live 6:00 PM Tony’s Pizza Roxx Hunter and Izaak LazeoFairman playing acoustic guitar music covering almost every style and genre.

Thu, Jan, 7, Fiddler On The Loose Joe Loutchan live 7:00 PM 98 Hotel Longest running house band in the Yukon Traditional fiddle music and more - jigging is encouraged and limericks are the norm.

Thu, Jan, 7, Ginger Jam 9:00 PM Yukon Inn fully electric jam with a PA system, drum kit and guitars provided, and encourages the wearing of silly hats Thu, Jan, 7, Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Fri, Jan, 8, Yukon Musician: Anne Turner 6:00 PM Westmark Whitehorse Jazz and Easy Listening Fri, Jan, 8, Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat, Jan, 9, live music 8:00 PM The Watershed, Coffee shop & Bar Enjoy some fantastic live local music!

Sat, Jan, 9, Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat, Jan, 9, Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Mon, Jan, 11, Ladies Night with DJ Carlo 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon

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Tue, Jan, 12, Open Mic with Patrick Jacobson 7:00 PM Town & Mountain Hotel Tue, Jan, 12, Ginger Jam 9:00 PM Yukon Inn fully electric jam with a PA system, drum kit and guitars provided, and encourages the wearing of silly hats Wed, Jan, 13, Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 PM Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

Wed, Jan, 13, Hump Day Trivia 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Wed, Jan, 13, Jamaoke With Jackie 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Thu, Jan, 14, Roxx Hunter Live 6:00 PM Tony’s Pizza Roxx Hunter and Izaak LazeoFairman playing acoustic guitar music covering almost every style and genre.

Thu, Jan, 14, Fiddler On The Loose Joe Loutchan live 7:00 PM 98 Hotel Longest running house band in the Yukon Traditional fiddle music and more - jigging is encouraged and limericks are the norm.

Thu, Jan, 14, Ginger Jam 9:00 PM Yukon Inn fully electric jam with a PA system, drum kit and guitars provided, and encourages the wearing of silly hats Thu, Jan, 14, Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon

General Events Thu, Dec, 24, Yukon Guild of Needlearts: Fall Session 7:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library Meet friends & learn techniques of hand embroidery. Call Doris at 633-4026.

Sat, Dec, 26, Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Coffee Discussion Group 9:30 AM Emergency Measures Organization YARA’s breakfast at the A&W. Casual event.

Hams from outside the Yukon often join.

Sun, Dec, 27, Mammoth Movie Extravaganza and Crafts 12:00 PM Beringia Centre Looking for something to do during the Holidays? Beringia Centre is having Movies and Crafting events December 20,21, and 27! 667 8855 Sun, Dec, 27, Movie Night 6:30 PM The Watershed, Coffee shop & Bar Come and watch movies with friends and have some fun!

Sun, Dec, 27, 3rd “Annual” Winter EcoBall 8:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre This is your opportunity to pull out that cocktail dress or nice suit and dust off your dancing shoes for a night of holiday fun!

The 3rd “Annual” Winter Eco-Ball is all about getting Yukoners together to catch up with old friends, learn about Yukon youth involvement in environmental issues, and dance the night away, all for a great cause.

Sun, Dec, 27, 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.

Mon, Dec, 28, Indiana Jones Movie Marathon 10:00 AM Beringia Centre Indiana Jones Movie Marathon at the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre.

Doors open at 10:00am 6678855 Mon, Dec, 28, Free drop-in computer labs 10:00 AM Yukon Learn Free Drop-In Computer Lab for Self Directed Studies A tutor/Instructor will be available on site to assist you. 668-6280 or toll free: 888-6686280 Fax: 867-633-4576 Mon, Dec, 28, Euchre Night 6:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Mon, Dec, 28, 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, Dec, 29, Whitehorse Scottish Country Dance Club 7:00 PM Jack Hulland Elementary Come solo or bring your friends as this fun activity will not only keep you smiling but also give you a great workout.

Wed, Dec, 30, FREE Activity Night 5:30 PM Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child and have fun with many different activities happening every week!

Wed, Dec, 30, Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Wed, Dec, 30, Board Games and Karaoke 8:00 PM The Watershed, Coffee shop & Bar Play some board games with friends or try your singing skills at karaoke!

Thu, Dec, 31, WINTER HOLIDAY CAMP FOR KIDS AGES 6-12 8:30 AM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Dec, 31, Yukon Guild of Needlearts: Fall Session 7:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library Meet friends & learn techniques of hand embroidery. Call Doris at 633-4026.

Sat, Jan, 2, Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Coffee Discussion Group 9:30 AM Emergency Measures Organization YARA’s breakfast at the A&W. Casual event.

Hams from outside the Yukon often join.

Sun, Jan, 3, CLOSED Heart Of Riverdale Sun, Jan, 3, Building Intuition w/Tarot 1:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Sun, Jan, 3, Movie Night 6:30 PM The Watershed, Coffee shop & Bar Come and watch movies with friends and have some fun!

Sun, Jan, 3, 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.

Mon, Jan, 4, Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Meeting 7:00 PM Emergency Measures Organization Prospective hams are welcome.

Mon, Jan, 4, Free drop-in computer labs 10:00 AM Yukon Learn Free Drop-In Computer Lab for Self Directed Studies A tutor/Instructor will be available on site to assist you. 867-668-6280 or toll free: 888668-6280 Fax: 867-633-4576 Mon, Jan, 4, Euchre Night 6:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Mon, Jan, 4, 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, Jan, 5, Whitehorse Scottish Country Dance Club 7:00 PM Jack Hulland Elementary Come solo or bring your friends as this fun activity will not only keep you smiling but also give you a great workout.

Tue, Jan, 5, Girls Group 5:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Tue, Jan, 5, Brave New Words: 7:00 PM Woodcutter’s Blanket Wed, Jan, 6, FREE Activity Night 5:30 PM Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child and have fun with many different activities happening every week!

Wed, Jan, 6, Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Wed, Jan, 6, Board Games and Karaoke 8:00 PM The Watershed, Coffee shop & Bar Play some board games with friends or try your singing skills at karaoke!

Thu, Jan, 7, Fear of Public Speaking?

Sun Dogs Toastmasters 12:00 PM Sport Yukon Fear of Public Speaking. Sundogs

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Toastmasters is a member supportive club that will help you improve public speaking, communication, and leadership skills.

2048807245 Fri, Jan, 8, Teen Drop In 6:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Sat, Jan, 9, Slide into German 10:00 AM Birch & Bear Salad Bar Learn German.

Over a cup of coffee or tea. For more info call Renate 334-6948 Sat, Jan, 9, Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Coffee Discussion Group 9:30 AM Emergency Measures Organization YARA’s breakfast at the A&W. Casual event.

Hams from outside the Yukon often join.

Sun, Jan, 10, Mavis 6:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Mavis! is the first feature documentary on gospel/soul music legend and civil rights icon Mavis Staples and her family group, The Staple Singers.

Sun, Jan, 10, Song of the Sea 3:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre From the creators of the Academy Award-nominated The Secret of Kells comes a breathtakingly gorgeous, hand-drawn masterpiece. Based on the Irish legend of the Selkies.

Sun, Jan, 10, Movie Night 6:30 PM The Watershed, Coffee shop & Bar Come and watch movies with friends and have some fun!

Sun, Jan, 10, The Legend of Barney Thomson 8:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre This macabre black comedy is set in Glasgow, where Barney (Robert Carlyle) is an awkward barber who lives a life of desperate mediocrity.

Sun, Jan, 10, 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.

Mon, Jan, 11, Free drop-in computer labs 10:00 AM Yukon Learn Free Drop-In Computer Lab for Self Directed Studies A tutor/Instructor will be available on site to assist you. 867-668-6280 or toll free: 888668-6280 Fax: 867-633-4576 Mon, Jan, 11, Euchre Night 6:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Mon, Jan, 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, Jan, 12, Whitehorse Scottish Country Dance Club 7:00 PM Jack Hulland Elementary Come solo or bring your friends as this fun activity will not only keep you smiling but also give you a great workout.

Tue, Jan, 12, Girls Group 5:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Tue, Jan, 12, Book Club 7:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Wed, Jan, 13, Rhymes for Young Ghouls 8:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Those who know Jeff Barnaby’s short films already know that he is one of the most unique voices in contemporary Canadian cinema.

Set against the backdrop of the residential schools tragedy.

Wed, Jan, 13, FREE Activity Night 5:30 PM Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child and have fun with many different activities happening every week!

Wed, Jan, 13, Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Wed, Jan, 13, Board Games and Karaoke 8:00 PM The Watershed, Coffee shop & Bar Play some board games with friends or try your singing skills at karaoke!

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Whitehorse EVENTS continued...

Kids & Family Daily Animal Crackers 4:30 PM MacBride Museum Explore MacBride Museum’s animal gallery with one of our knowledgeable interpreters and play Who Dung It? Daily Yukon Wildlife Preserve Interpreted Tour 4:00 PM Yukon Wildlife Preserve 5 Km Tour of Yukon Wildlife Preserve - 75-90 Minutes - A must see stop while in Yukon Thu, Dec, 24, Northern Lights Judo Club: Kids Practise 5:15 PM École ÉmilieTremblay Kids practise - 5 - 11yrs Thu, Dec, 24, Northern Lights Judo Club: Adult Practise 6:30 PM École ÉmilieTremblay Sun, Dec, 27, Mammoth Movie Extravaganza and Crafts 12:00 PM Beringia Centre 8676678855 Looking for something to do during the Holidays?

Beringia Centre is having Movies and Crafting events December 20,21, and 27!

Mon, Dec, 28, Indiana Jones Movie Marathon 10:00 AM Beringia Centre 8676678855 Indiana Jones Movie Marathon at the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre.

Doors open at 10:00am Mon, Dec, 28, Mammoth Movie Extravaganza and Crafts 12:00 PM Beringia Centre 8676678855 Mon, Dec, 28, Northern Lights Judo Club: Kids Practise 5:15 PM École ÉmilieTremblay Kids practise - 5 - 11yrs Mon, Dec, 28, GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 PM Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome. For more information email: tjbowlby@gmail.com Mon, Dec, 28, Northern Lights Judo Club: Adult Practise 6:30 PM École Émilie-Tremblay Tue, Dec, 29, Sibling Drop-in 4:00 PM Autism Yukon 667-6406 Any child with a special needs brother or sister is welcome!! hosted by Autism Yukon Wed, Dec, 30, FREE Activity Night 5:30 PM Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child and have fun with many different activities happening every week!

Sun, Jan, 3, Building Intuition w/Tarot 1:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Mon, Jan, 4, Northern Lights Judo Club: Kids Practise 5:15 PM École ÉmilieTremblay Kids practise - 5 - 11yrs Mon, Jan, 4, GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 PM Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome. For more information email: tjbowlby@gmail.com Mon, Jan, 4, Northern Lights Judo Club: Adult Practise 6:30 PM École ÉmilieTremblay Tue, Jan, 5, Girls Group 5:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Wed, Jan, 6, FREE Activity Night 5:30 PM Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child and have fun with many different activities happening every week!

Thu, Jan, 7, Northern Lights Judo Club: Kids Practise 5:15 PM École ÉmilieTremblay Kids practise - 5 - 11yrs Thu, Jan, 7, Northern Lights Judo Club: Adult Practise 6:30 PM École ÉmilieTremblay Fri, Jan, 8, Young Explorer’s Preschool Program 10:00 AM MacBride Museum 867-667-2709, ext.3 parents and children explore the animal gallery together. Play games, create crafts, read stories and sing songs.

Fri, Jan, 8, Teen Drop In 6:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Sun, Jan, 10, Song of the Sea 3:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre From the creators of the Academy Award-nominated The Secret of Kells comes a breathtakingly gorgeous, hand-drawn masterpiece. Based on the Irish legend of the Selkies.

Mon, Jan, 11, Northern Lights Judo Club: Kids Practise 5:15 PM École ÉmilieTremblay Kids practise - 5 - 11yrs Mon, Jan, 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 Mon, Jan, 11, Northern Lights Judo Club: Adult Practise 6:30 PM École ÉmilieTremblay Tue, Jan, 12, Girls Group 5:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Tue, Jan, 12, Book Club 7:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Wed, Jan, 13, FREE Activity Night 5:30 PM Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child and have fun with many different activities happening every week!

Thu, Jan, 14, NO NIA CLASS ON THIS DAY Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Jan, 14, Northern Lights Judo Club: Kids Practise 5:15 PM École ÉmilieTremblay Kids practise - 5 - 11yrs Thu, Jan, 14, Northern Lights Judo Club: Adult Practise 6:30 PM École ÉmilieTremblay

Meetings & Workshops Thu, Dec, 24, Legion General Meetings 6:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Sun, Dec, 27, 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.

Tue, Dec, 29, YuKonstruct Weekly Open House 7:00 PM YuKonstruct Makerspace Tour YuKonstruct, see some projects in action, and meet some fellow makers Sun, Jan, 3, 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.

Mon, Jan, 4, Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Meeting 7:00 PM Emergency Measures Organization Prospective hams are welcome.

Tue, Jan, 5, YuKonstruct Weekly Open House 7:00 PM YuKonstruct Makerspace Tour YuKonstruct, see some projects in action, and meet some fellow makers Wed, Jan, 6, Cramped Hand 7:00 PM bring writing materials or work-in-progress for a couple of hours of free writing and/or writing from prompts 633-3566 Thu, Jan, 7, Fear of Public Speaking?

Sun Dogs Toastmasters 12:00 PM Sport Yukon Fear of Public Speaking. Sundogs Toastmasters is a member supportive club that will help you improve public speaking, communication, and leadership skills.

2048807245 Sun, Jan, 10, Capturing Sound - Course 3 The Tools ofd the Mix Engineer 10:00 AM Green Needle Records Course goals: This six-hour course will show participants how

to use the tools at the engineer’s disposal to make the mix sound professional. This course will focus mostly on using the tools, but brief introductions to the tools will also be given. 335-0396 Sun, Jan, 10, 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.

Tue, Jan, 12, YuKonstruct Weekly Open House 7:00 PM YuKonstruct Makerspace Tour YuKonstruct, see some projects in action, and meet some fellow makers Thu, Jan, 14, Fear of Public Speaking?

Sun Dogs Toastmasters 12:00 PM Sport Yukon Fear of Public Speaking. Sundogs Toastmasters is a member supportive club that will help you improve public speaking, communication, and leadership skills.

2048807245 Thu, Jan, 14, Paddlers Abreast Open House/AGM/regular meeting 5:30 PM Canada Games Centre Open House/AGM/ regular meeting 5:30-7:30, CGC board room. Everyone welcome. Potluck appies.

New members (survivors/supporters) welcome. YRQ/recreational paddlers: pool training starts January 16th. 393-1949

Economical Cuts for the whole family

Call AMBER

For an appointment today

633-5849 Note: Cash or cheque payment only

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A DASH OF HOLIDAY CHEER

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 Maryhouse 504 Cook St., Big Book Study Thursday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Polar Group (OM) 7:30 PM Seventh Day Adventists Church (PC) 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 (OM, 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

Wishing you and your families a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS 2016!

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.

Love to Sing?

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.

Season’s Greetings

to you and your family from Yukon College employees and Board of Governors

(Our Spring Concert will feature African music)

Come join the Whitehorse Community Choir Register in person at the following rehearsals

Whitehorse Community Choir and Neptunes (no auditions necessary) Rehearsals Monday Jan 11 & 18 Whitehorse United Church Neptunes (a choir for lower voices) at 6pm Whitehorse Community Choir (a mixed choir for all voices) at 7:15pm

Persephones

(auditioned choir for female voices) Rehearsals Wednesday Jan 13 & 20 at 6pm Whitehorse Elementary Music Room

Services at the Yukon College Ayamdigut Campus will be unavailable from December 25, 2015 to January 3, 2016.

Most services will resume Monday, January 4, 2016.

Refer to the WebSite for more information: www.whitehorsechoir.org

Suite 242, 108 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 6C4

Phone: 667-4661 email: info@whitehorsechoir.org

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Yukon Flickers with Andrew Gilbutowicz

‘Novelty is as Old as the Hills’

Poetic Realism in Les Enfants du Paradise (Children of Paradise)

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ciations with the French painter and costume designer Mayo on this film, helping create the costumes and physical incarnation of the characters.

The time it depicts, the characters themselves and the means that were used in its production all form a common bond of how Les Enfants used every last drop of creativity to ensure its originality; this was a film France had to make, no matter how much resistance it encountered.

The film’s network of desires and issues of identity reflects France’s past, and its present German occupation.

Children of Paradise captures the novelty that stood in the face of war, its masterful technique and artistic scale still endures today, 70 years later.

The Yukon Film Society presents a screening of Children of Paradise on Dec. 27 at The Yukon Arts Centre. It will be shown at 7 p.m. and follows a screening of The Sound of Music (Robert Wise, 1965) at 3 p.m.

PHOTO: Courtesy of the Yukon Film Society

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he film Les Enfants du Para- love with her. Garance’s suitors, a audience a different set dise (Marcel Carné, 1945) mime, an aristocrat, an actor, and of desires and emotions has been called the great- a thief are drawn to her grace and to consider. Paths of love, est film ever made since its re- glamorous looks, but she is hesi- lust and freedom are exlease. The film’s resurrection of tant to allow any of them to get plored all the while the theatre, rather than just the vaudevillian Paris theatre of too close.

Vast gatherings on the Boule- pantomime acting, bethe 1820s and 1830s is the most lavish realization of France dur- vard du Temple populate the ma- gins to use dialogue even though it is usuing that time. ally reserved It was hailed as for the “ofFrance’s answer to Gone If the script and acting alone are ficial” venue, with the Wind (Victor The Grand TheFleming, 1939). French atre.

New Wave (1950s-1960s) not enough of a testament to One of the era director Francois things that is so Truffaut claimed that he enormous about would have traded all its achievement, then the film’s Children of his films to direct just Paradise is that Children of Paradise, or Children of the Gods as collaboration of all forms of art is. is was made during the Gerit was meant to transman occupalate to, in which Gods is tion of France referring to the people in the cheap seats at the top bal- jority of the film’s action as well between 1943 and 1944. as the Théâtre des Funambules Production had barely cony.

Set during the July Monarchy , where pantomimes and actors gotten off the ground (1830-48), the film follows Ga- perform and the “gods shout and when the Allied success of Operation Husky in Sicily in rance, the beautiful courtesan ac- yell.”

Each relationship brings the August 1943 collapsed the fundtress and the four men who fall in ing coming in from Italy. Set designers and music composers who were Jewish worked in secrecy, building supplies were scarce and film stock was rationed.

Another delay in production occurred when the Allies landed in Normandy and once France was liberated some of the cast vanished due to their involvement with the Nazis.

Still, in the face of war and repression the production of the

Children of Paradise shows Dec. 27 at the Yukon Arts Centre

film was what kept some people alive, hopeful and earning a sense of freedom.

If the script and acting alone are not enough of a testament to its achievement, then the film’s collaboration of all forms of art is. Director Marcel Carné was obsessed with capturing all the performances of the vaudeville catalogue: dancing, ballet, clowning, tightrope walking, and miming (specifically, the famed French mime Jean-Gaspard Deburau).

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Barbershop and Hockey Talk

by Chase Blodgett

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he is far more important to me than a friend. She is my trusted, longtime barber at Barber’s II. She has a remarkable ability to make me feel sexy and confident during the most vulnerable times: job interviews, breakups, first dates and gender transitioning. Your everyday life stuff.

Tucked in beside the bustling Baked Café on Main Street is Barber’s II, locally owned and operated. Marked by a green canopy and a barber’s pole, it has checker board flooring and red trim accenting black and white walls.

Everything about it just feels right.

A man needs a good barber. A place where he can go to get a good haircut at a respectable price. Clean lines. People appreciate clean lines.

My relationship with my barber is sacred. It took me two and half years in the Yukon to find her. I tried on several stylists and barbers. She was the one who gave me the cut I wanted. I would never cheat on her with another barber – without her permission. I tell her my intimate truths in the 20 minutes I am in her chair and in those 20 minutes I feel as though I am the most important person in the world. Her focus intense, fluctuating between our conversations and my hair.

Often we laugh. Particularly at people who stroll by the one-way mirrored window of the shop and check themselves out in it. While they tuck things in, and pull things out and apply things in the mirror they see on their side, we can’t help but laugh on the other side of the window. They have no clue we can see them.

I have cheated on her only once. She was too pregnant to cut my hair and I was desperate.

She gave me permission to see my back-up barber. Although my relationship with my barber is a sacred one, I still need to have a back-up barber. What if your barber has a family emergency when you need them most? You call in the back-up barber.

They’re as important as a back-up goalie in hockey. The key is that the back-up barber should not be related to your barber. Nor should they be best friends. That minimizes the likelihood of both of them being unavailable during the same time span.

In my case my backup barber is the chair next to my barbers. It is perfect, she has watched us fuss, witnessed what I like and heard my life tales. She is perfect to pick up right where I have left off. With the coaching of my barber she nailed my haircut, too. She is good enough to be my barber, but she’s not.

Last year I convinced my barber to play hockey. This decision has forever changed the culture of my barbershop visits. As a transman I play in the Whitehorse Women’s Hockey Association. As such, I drafted my barber for my own team. Our relationship was far too sacred to risk anything like being competitive and on opposite teams getting in the way of my haircuts. She has dutifully held space while I bore my soul in 20 minute sessions while cutting my hair for the past four years. That relationship is worth fighting for.

The barbershop has taken on a new life. Last week I got a text from one of the girls on our team: “Appointment with Kwok, Wed at 5:00.”

Once every month or so you might notice the light on after hours. A group of hockey women and one transman pour onto the checkerboard flooring of the barbershop, talk hockey, get a cut and drink a few beers.

Last week I finally had enough beard to get my very first beard trim. The cut and trim was on the house and my barber sent me home with a set of clippers to go along with our game strategy that we worked out. If you don’t have a barber like that you need one. Give mine a call or stop in to see my backup barber. They will fix you up right and make you feel like the most important person in the world.

In Midwestern Ohio in the quiet of the evening hours men still gather at the barbershop to discuss the local football program. In the Yukon it’s the women and a transman who have claimed this sacred ground and ritualistically dissect the game they live for.

Chase Blodgett is a transman who celebrates and actively supports the blurring of gender lines and roles.

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The Perfect Party Playlist

by Selene Vakharia

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hether you’re throwing a small dinner party, holiday event or New Year’s eve rager, your playlist can make or break the event. You’ve spent the time and energy on the perfect decorations, food, and outfit – don’t underestimate your playlist. Music sets the tone for a party, creates an ambiance, and can be the deciding factor in the fullness and excitement levels of your dance floor.

To help you craft the perfect soundtrack for any get-together, I chatted with mobile DJ Josh De La Salle for his best tips and tricks.

Better known as Dancesonic, De La Salle crafts playlists for weddings, events, parties and, most famously, YukomiCon. Know Your Audience “The best party playlist is one that everyone can relate or dance to,” says De La Salle.

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It can be hard to pick music everyone is guaranteed to enjoy. In fact, De La Salle calls it “an impossible task.”

But while you can’t please everyone all of the time, you can aim to have something for everyone some of the time. Try and have a combination of classic songs and newer songs to lighten up the night and get everyone whatever their taste on the dance floor.

Nail the Transitions “Transitioning your songs throughout the night can possibly make or break your night,” says De La Salle.

A mixer can help significantly to keep the flow as you go from

one song to the next. Ten seconds is the magic amount of time for optimal flow. Mix your songs together so that the next song starts 10 seconds before the first song ends. For those who don’t have fancy hardware, players like iTunes come equipped with a crossfade function.

De La Salle also recommends trying to keep similar songs together: play dance songs together and slower songs together. “[When you have] another song that’s close to the same [tempo], you can start the next song and the beats will flow together to keep the music going.”

This may take some creativity, he warns, as finding the perfect tempo match can be tough.

Switch it Up Don’t get stuck playing the same genre all night long. Your guests will appreciate some variation and it will be a great way to show off your musical knowledge.

Again, because an event will have a mix of tastes, changing up the playlist will help you cater to all your guests.

Unfortunately there is no one formula to get a great playlist every time – trust me, I asked. But stick to these tips and you’ll have the keys to a successful night.

Selene Vakharia is a holistic nutritionist, freelance writer and whole foods cook who loves showing people how easy, fun and delicious being healthy can be. Contact her with your nutrition questions and concerns via editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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e were excited to go to The Chocolate Claim.

We knew it was popular with the lunchtime crowd, so we opted to meet at 1 p.m. and to bring along two friends to reserve a table.

Turned out to be a good move.

My companion and I got in line while our friends headed to the tables and chairs by the wall. We stood single file and looked through the glass that fronted the counters to display the delectable choices lined up for selection.

There were more options chalked on the board behind the counter, up on the wall - two kinds of soup, sandwiches, paninis, quiche enough variety to satisfy many palates ... and all kinds of coffee, tea and smoothies.

While we moved along the counter, single file, I had a chance to take in the surroundings: high ceilings, artsy lights, and huge windows that let in the sunshine.

The place was delightful to the senses with vibrant colours, the energetic hubbub, the sensual aroma of coffee, the mouthwatering offerings of sweet treats and the excitement of seeing familiar faces smiling in pleasant surprise.

The walls were adorned with works of art that were bright and cheerful and available for viewing and for purchase. There were products displayed on shelves and, here and there, jewelry sparkled beneath the ceiling lights, just waiting to be admired and bought to present to a loved one.

The smiling woman behind the counter was a delight. Whatever we wanted ... “Take your time.

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Without? No problem!”

Even in the midst of the activity and movement, we felt as if

stacked impossibly high between the brown bread.

I decided on quiche (heated) and a simple coffee.

I just can’t stretch that extra inch into adventure, it seems.

The sandwich was to be shared with my companion’s friend, as it was too big for one person.

A second beautiful latté and a delicious coffee made it to the table our friends had saved for us. And a huge, sticky cinnamon bun arrived - masquerading as cake.

Our table was actually two tables pushed together and was just right, snugged in between other tables of two and four.

All around us, people were meeting and connecting and discovering old friends and making new ones. Everywhere I looked, I saw smiles and grins and the beginnings of delighted laughter.

It was like being inside of a snow globe that someone would reach over and shake now and again. The atmosphere was one of tranquil energy and excited serenity.

The chatter and activity danced around us like music, and we found ourselves smiling in rhythm.

Then, I decided to go outside of my comfort zone ... I jumped up to the counter to order lattés and dessert. My new-found friend became a firm friend when I returned to the table with delectable dark-chocolate brownies!

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Coffee and brownies?

Yes, please! she had all the time in the world to do our bidding - and with pleasure, at that.

What fun!

My companion chose a latté with, naturally, a lovely artistic design on the top and a frilly lettuce-and-ham-and-tomatoand-cheese sandwich, with layers

Els Lundgaard is a Whitehorsebased writer and food lover.

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erogies have always been a part of my life. Every meal that includes homemade perogies is a special occasion.

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I am the child of first generation Canadians. My mother’s family emigrated from Finland; my father’s from the Ukraine and Poland.

My father, who had never made perogies, gave my mother some verbal instructions on how to make these tender morsels when they first married. She had no idea what a perogy was.

Once I moved to the Yukon and started my own family I started searching for ways to keep my children connected to their extended family and culture. I asked my mother to teach me how to make perogies: the ultimate comfort food.

We started inviting our friends over to celebrate Ukrainian Christmas with us. Our family would make all the perogies while others were asked to bring one traditional Ukrainian dish to the 12 course meal.

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teach my friends the art of perogy making.

I started hosting a pre-Ukrainian Christmas perogy making party. The dough recipe was doubled and then made again and again. With up to eight males and females mixing, rolling, cutting and pinching we finally had enough for the big day.

There was a lot of joy the year leftover perogies were raffled off to the lucky winners.

We discovered that Yukon wild cranberry sauce goes really well with sour cream and potato cheese perogies. We experimented with other fillings such as sauerkraut, bacon potato or blueberry, but the potato cheese version remained our favourite.

I know I have succeeded in my original goal in passing on a family tradition. My son made perogies with his future wife on their first date. Twelve of us later gathered in Kitsilano to make enough for 100 guests for their vegetarian wedding dinner. My daughter decided making perogies would help cure a bout of homesickness while on an extended South American trip. Many of my children’s friends have learned how to make

perogies.

I consider making and sharing perogies a community building and family affair. This fall I made perogies with my four siblings and mother in Southern Ontario. My nephew was getting married and we were making dinner together at my sister’s home. It was the first time we had all been together in almost 10 years.

Last month we made a pot full for a neighbourhood meet and greet; a first for our subdivision.

They even made a temporary appearance at the Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival.

For me the humble perogy has become an ambassador and holder of tradition, friendship, learning, sharing, laughter and love. I might not be able to remember all the stories that have been told over the years, but I remember my ancestors, I remember my family and I remember my friends. I have been blessed.

Remember my Baba’s tip: Never count how many perogies you make because then they’ll fall apart when boiled.

Donna Pendziwol-MacMillan is a Whitehorse-based writer.

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Gift of Giving

by Jason Westover

I

f you’re searching for a little inspiration this holiday season, then perhaps this story is for you.

Many of us give to charity and volunteer our time here and there, but for Sarah Ott, it’s a way of life.

At only 17 years of age, Sarah has given countless hours back to her community and beyond through a plethora of volunteering, fundraising, determination and hard work, all the while going to school, spending time with family and friends and pursuing her love of the arts.

Some folks may find it overwhelming, but Sarah takes it with stride.

“I just have to stick to a schedule and everything I choose to do, I do because I love it,” said Ott. Sarah was born in Germany, but moved to the Yukon with her parents in the first few months of her life. She got her first taste of helping others in elementary school with their yearly food drive. Sarah found the whole process of picking the food up and transporting it to the food bank for sorting rather cool.

As time went on Sarah became more involved with charity and started volunteering her time in and out of school. It was after her church’s food drive that Sarah began to branch out on her own.

“We did stuff the bus, people came out of Superstore and gave food. Because of that I used to go to the food Bank on my own, and I would help fill the bags for the families.”

One of Sarah’s passions is singing and she can often be seen performing around town for charity.

It gives her another avenue to give back and peace of mind.

“It’s not about you; it’s about the people you’re helping,” Sarah says. “Music is a form of communicating without talking. People who are less fortunate don’t want to talk about why they got to this place, but when you’re singing it’s like talking to them through the songs.”

One of her favorite charitable organizations is Whitehorse Connects, which is an anti-poverty coalition that helps the homeless and less fortunate by providing warm clothing, meals and other personal necessities to people who otherwise might not have them.

“Everyone gets together and gives basic human rights to people who can’t afford it. It’s one of my favorite places because everyone’s seen as equal. No one has to worry. I help and perform there, they’re grateful that they have live music, grateful they get something they don’t have.”

But it doesn’t end there. Sarah takes great pride helping others outside of the territory. For the past two years, she became involved in a seven girl group to bring in the “Because I’m a Girl” campaign, an organization which focuses on ending global gender inequality through promoting the rights of girls and women and ending the cycle of poverty.The group holds a charity concert on Oct. 11 which is International Day of the Girl promoting awareness and goodwill.

This holiday season Sarah has been helping The Salvation Army by taking collections.

For the new year Sarah’s goal is

Sarah Ott is passionate about helping others

PHOTO: Jason Westover to start an organization that will make hats and flower crowns for children with cancer and alopecia that will encourage them to “feel beautiful.”

For Sarah Ott giving back is not something she has to do, but rather something that helps her feel great about herself and get away from the daily grind.

“I like volunteering, like when you sing, you think it’s stressful, but when you help a charity it’s giving back to the community and it’s not about myself, it’s about who I’m helping and not a monetary reward, it’s a reward that’s someone’s life will benefit.”

For more information about the Because I’m a Girl campaign

go to www.BecauseIAmAGirl.ca.

And to see what Sarah Ott is up to check out her YouTube channel.

Jason Westover is a performer and freelance writer based in Whitehorse. Please send comments about his articles to editor@whatsupyukon.com

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December 24, 2015

A Little Off the Top with Ken Bolton

Go ahead, say “Merry Christmas” A couple of weeks ago, my 17-year-old neighbour hailed me from across the street, “Hey, Ken. Happy Hanukkah!” After a moment of stunned surprise, I replied, “And to you!”

The thing is, I don’t happen to be Jewish. Neither is my chipper young friend, whose name is Ali. He and his family come from a Muslim background, and proudly refer to their country of origin as Persia. But his cheery greeting brightened an otherwise mediocre day and made me feel like passing on a bit of warmth to others.

For several years now, there has been a lot of blather back and forth about whether or not

the familiar “Merry Christmas” should give way to some safe, sanitized, politically-correct alternative greeting such as “Happy Holidays”.

The arguments get particularly intense when public spaces are involved. Is it OK to call it a Christmas tree, or should it be deemed a Seasonal Arboreal Emblem?

In a country that pays at least lip service to the notion of separating church from state, should any overt religious symbols be permitted in publicly-funded schools, hospitals, legislatures, or municipal buildings? Is it acceptable to allow some, but not others? Who gets to decide, and how?

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There is ample evidence in Canada and elsewhere of how corrosive that debate can become.

It may be a copout, but as someone who doesn’t harbour strong religious beliefs of any kind, I’m willing to let wiser heads decide where to draw the line between cultural imperialism and appropriate cultural accommodation.

The bottom line is that I’m on the squishy-liberal side that says, “Let’s celebrate anything that expands the world’s supply of joy.”

Fact is, despite some specific religious or cultural differences, there’s a remarkable similarity in how folks celebrate life, especially during the darkest days of the year.

They do it by sharing special meals, singing traditional songs, telling traditional stories, offering special prayers, and exchanging gifts and greetings.

From the Hindu Festival of Lights to the fireworks of Chinese New Year, the symbolic use of candles, torches and bonfires has been a common way to assert our human desire to cut through the

At the everyday level, the various cultures that make up the Yukon’s mosaic largely go about celebrating their various special holidays as they choose, and some have made wonderful overtures to welcome others to share their observances.

Yet, there often seems to be a lingering hesitancy to acknowledge someone else’s time of celebration verbally.

It’s saddening that anyone might take offence when someone sincerely says “Happy Diwali”, “Eid Mubarak”, “Happy Hanukkah”, “Happy Kwanza”, “Have a Cool Yule, Dude”, “Kung Hei Fat Choi”, or even “Merry Christmas”.

Such an expression, cheerfully offered at the appropriate time, is not a command. It is a PHOTO: kozzi.com greeting, a wish, a blessing, a gift, a mitzvah. And that’s tion, it’s no surprise that Yukoners something we all can use. feel a special affinity for both winSo, go ahead. If it’s in your ter and summer solstices, and joy- heart, as it was in my young friend ously observe them with festivals Ali’s, just say it. or vigils of one sort or another.

Similarly, they revel in burning Ken Bolton is a freelance writer away the blues of winter to mark who lives southeast the spring equinox. of Whitehorse. gloom and seek enlightenment, camaraderie and happiness.

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December 24, 2015

From the Back Country with Jozien Keijzer

Mendenhall Meadows

T

alking to my friend Mary Whitley, a fellow explorer, we started discussing how many trails we had found this summer that we did not even know existed.

She was finding them on her side of town around Mount Lorne, and I was finding them on mine around the Mendenhall Subdivision.

So, on one of those balmy 9ºC plus-days in October, I came to her side of town to explore the area around Mount Lorne. She had seen a possible trail from the air, but had not been able to locate the start of it.

A forest is so much bigger than an open field of the same size. A forest contains all sorts of secrets that one would see instantly in an open field. In a forest, it is not always even something that is visible

Mary standing beside Yukon’s tree, a subalpine fir

PHOTOS: Jozien Keijzer

Things the Forest Hides from the air; such are secret trails.

After much explaining and consulting maps, we decided to approach the mountain from the Robinson Subdivision.

As we drive towards it from Whitehorse, it seems sensible to check out some of the roads going east from the south Klondike Highway, to see where and how far they lead towards the mountain (Mount Lorne). The foothills from the mountain come closer to the highway farther north.

We drive into the CCC Road, wondering if it was actually a road built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Anyway, thinking it will soon come to an end, the road goes higher and becomes narrower. After almost 5 km, we get out and decide, being so far in, we might as well hike from here.

There are several bush roads. cont’d on page 27...

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Things the Forest Hides... cont’d

Mendenhall River

An October Mourning Cloak butterfly We choose the one going up and west towards our mountain. The road we follow becomes an old creek bed with giant stumps from trees cut long ago. Suddenly, no trail in sight, we are in a big camp where they left us two beers, the cans faded. From the camp, we follow the creek bed higher and

An animal skull (possibly a wolf)

get on its south – now high-bank – side.

And this is what it is about, this love of surprise trails. We find ourselves on a narrow, perfect path created by nature, used more by animals than people.

There are steep slopes on either side. It doesn’t really matter that

we never find the path we were originally looking for.

Still some navigating and bushwhacking through buckbrush is necessary to bring us to a higher ridge. We cross a gully where there is even more traffic in the form of moose and caribou signs.

And the forest gifts us the big-

Winter snowshoe hare trying to hide in the October forest gest fir tree we have ever seen in the Yukon. We have our lunch at a 360 degree view point, the city behind us. We face Mount Lorne from our high vantage point. Being above the trees, some of its secrets are calling to us. Yet, there is still no sign of the trail we came out to find.

On the way back, bushwhacking easier, as gravity is on our side, the found-trails sometimes elude us, the beer tastes okay. Thank you, forest, and all your hidden secrets.

Jozien Keijzer is a visual artist, writer and avid hiker who lives in the Mendenhall Subdivision.

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December 24, 2015

Breaking Trail in the North

by Kirsten Scott

L

ast Friday morning we headed to the riverbank to meet a few locals, to mark a trail across the ice to the other shore. The goal was to choose the least-worst trail because, although rough areas can be avoided on foot, those on snowmobiles need a smoother route.

The previous day we had looked down at the river from a vantage point to the south and had seen a smooth stretch of ice in about the right place for a trail. Finding it, while on the river, was another matter …

We stumbled around in the jumbled ice for several minutes until our fearless leader, The Frenchman, hit the jackpot. From here, it was smooth sailing, or stepping, and we soon gained the east shore. Once there, we stood looking at one another, a bit bemused to be on the other side.

The Frenchman’s young colleague voiced what we were thinking, “This feels weird!”

We collected some willows and set out, back across, drilling holes in the ice to test the thickness, and marking the path with sticks and flagging tape. Soon we encountered another west-sider , armed with a bundler of more

PHOTO: Kirsten Scott

A West Dawsonite heads to town on the newly broken trail across the Yukon River on day 24 of freeze-up official-looking marker posts. We worked back and forth, jamming markers into the snow and straightening the path.

A couple of men came over from the Dawson City side and, armed with axes, they went to help clear the lumpy frozen slush near the west shore.

Standing in the middle of the river, I heard axe blows reverberating off the hillside with dull kerthwaks, each out of sync with the visible motion.

This added to the odd, displaced feeling of knowing I was

standing over thousands of litres of water in a place where just six months ago I had been in a boat.

The sun came out, the southerly breeze died down and it was pleasantly warm, only -20 C. Our first ‘customer’ appeared, a tall fellow, strolling easily along the new route. “This is great,” he said, passing me and heading off to the city side.

Everyone commented on how easy it was this time. I heard mention of years when the trail snaked through tall pillars of jumble ice, which had to be hacked apart to

make room for snowmachines.

As people start driving their snowmobiles on the path, it will pack down and level out. Eventually a truck or two will cross, and, until the Highways Department builds a proper ice bridge at the ferry landing, this trail will serve to connect West Dawson to its eastern neighbours.

A few days later we availed ourselves of the trail and headed to town for the luxury of showers and laundry. I ran home from the laundromat - along the dyke beside the river, then over the new

trail, and finally up the long hill.

I had to laugh on my way over the river because signs of use already included a dog poo in the middle of the trail! West Dawson is indeed reconnected to the world!

Kirsten Scott is an environmental scientist who shares her free time between outdoor activities like hiking, attempted gardening and splitting wood, and the more tranquil pursuits of writing and photography.

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Mon, Dec, 28, Tot Time 9:30 AM Nelnah Bessie John School Tue, Dec, 29, Women’s Yoga 7:00 PM Nelnah Bessie John School Just yourself in comfortable clothing Tue, Dec, 29, Volleyball 8:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Sat, Jan, 2, Women’s Yoga 9:00 AM Nelnah Bessie John School Just yourself in comfortable clothing Sat, Jan, 2, Volleyball 8:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Mon, Jan, 4, Tot Time 9:30 AM Nelnah Bessie John School Tue, Jan, 5, Women’s Yoga 7:00 PM Nelnah Bessie John School Just yourself in comfortable clothing Tue, Jan, 5, Volleyball 8:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Sat, Jan, 9, Women’s Yoga 9:00 AM Nelnah Bessie John School Just yourself in comfortable clothing Sat, Jan, 9, Volleyball 8:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Mon, Jan, 11, Tot Time 9:30 AM Nelnah Bessie John School Tue, Jan, 12, Women’s Yoga 7:00 PM Nelnah Bessie John School Just yourself in comfortable clothing Tue, Jan, 12, Volleyball 8:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club

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Dawson City

Sun, Dec, 27, St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Sun, Dec, 27, Sweet Nuggets 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel Lady M & her Mr. Men’s in the cocktail lounge Mon, Dec, 28, Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon, Dec, 28, Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon, Dec, 28, Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout!

Tue, Dec, 29, Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School 867-993-2520 For more information email: getrealfit(at)me.com Wed, Dec, 30, Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout!

Wed, Dec, 30, CFYT Trivia 8:00 PM The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.

Sat, Jan, 2, Painting 1:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Inspire and be inspired by other artists.

Bring your own ideas and painting surfaces. Paints, brushes and easels are supplied, no instruction offered.

Sat, Jan, 2, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sun, Jan, 3, St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Sun, Jan, 3, YEU Local Y026 (Klondike) monthly meeting 7:00 PM YTG Property management building Sun, Jan, 3, Sweet Nuggets 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel Lady M & her Mr. Men’s in the cocktail lounge Mon, Jan, 4, Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon, Jan, 4, Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon, Jan, 4, Recreation Board Meeting 5:30 PM Art & Margaret Fry Recreation Centre Recreation board grants are due the Thursday preceding each meeting Mon, Jan, 4, Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout!

Tue, Jan, 5, Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School 867-993-2520 For more information email: getrealfit(at)me.com Wed, Jan, 6, Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout!

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

Fri, Jan, 8, Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri, Jan, 8, Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri, Jan, 8, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Fri, Jan, 8, Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout!

Sat, Jan, 9, Painting 1:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Inspire and be inspired by other artists.

Bring your own ideas and painting surfaces. Paints, brushes and easels are supplied, no instruction offered.

Sat, Jan, 9, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sun, Jan, 10, St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Sun, Jan, 10, Sweet Nuggets 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel Lady M & her Mr. Men’s in the cocktail lounge Mon, Jan, 11, Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon, Jan, 11, Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon, Jan, 11, Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout!

Tue, Jan, 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, Jan, 12, Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School 867-993-2520 For more information email: getrealfit(at)me.com Wed, Jan, 13, Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM

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

Faro

Thu, Dec, 24, Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Sun, Dec, 27, Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Sun, Dec, 27, Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel 994-2442 with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 Tue, Dec, 29, Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Wed, Dec, 30, Parent & Tot Story Time 11:00 AM Faro Community Library For Babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Wed, Dec, 30, Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

Sun, Jan, 3, Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Sun, Jan, 3, Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel 994-2442 with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 Tue, Jan, 5, Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Wed, Jan, 6, Parent & Tot Story Time 11:00 AM Faro Community Library For Babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Wed, Jan, 6, Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

Thu, Jan, 7, Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Sun, Jan, 10, Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Sun, Jan, 10, Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel 994-2442 with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 Tue, Jan, 12, Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Wed, Jan, 13, Parent & Tot Story Time 11:00 AM Faro Community Library For Babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Wed, Jan, 13, Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

Thu, Jan, 14, Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Haines Junction Thu, Dec, 24, Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 AM Mun Ku Thu, Dec, 24, Skate With Santa 12:00 PM Haines Junction Community Centre Thu, Dec, 24, Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Sat, Dec, 26, Homecoming Hockey Tournament Haines Junction Community Centre Sun, Dec, 27, St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Christopher’s Church 867-634-2360 Licensed Lay Leader: Lynn De Brabandere Mon, Dec, 28, Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, Dec, 29, Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, Dec, 29, Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall Wed, Dec, 30, 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) Thu, Dec, 31, Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 AM Mun Ku Thu, Dec, 31, Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Sun, Jan, 3, St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Christopher’s Church 867-634-2360 Licensed Lay Leader: Lynn De Brabandere Mon, Jan, 4, Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, Jan, 5, Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, Jan, 5, Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall Wed, Jan, 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) Thu, Jan, 7, Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 AM Mun Ku Thu, Jan, 7, Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Sun, Jan, 10, St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Christopher’s Church 867-634-2360 Licensed Lay Leader: Lynn De Brabandere Mon, Jan, 11, Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, Jan, 12, Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, Jan, 12, Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall Wed, Jan, 13, Kindermusik 10:30 AM St Elias Convention Centre geared towards children ages 2-3 accompanied by an adult.

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Marsh Lake

Sun, Dec, 27, Drop in Badminton 11:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue, Dec, 29, North of 60 Cafe 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Are you retired? Have some time?

Marsh Lake seniors socialize, play cards, have coffee, tea and home made goodies. C’mon down!

Tue, Dec, 29, North of 60 Seniors Cafe 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue, Dec, 29, Tot Group 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat, Jan, 2, Tot Group 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat, Jan, 2, Knitting Circle 1:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sun, Jan, 3, Drop in Badminton 11:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue, Jan, 5, North of 60 Cafe 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Are you retired? Have some time?

Marsh Lake seniors socialize, play cards, have coffee, tea and home made goodies. C’mon down!

Tue, Jan, 5, North of 60 Seniors Cafe 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue, Jan, 5, Tot Group 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue, Jan, 5, Yoga with Richard 5:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed, Jan, 6, Adult Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed, Jan, 6, Waste Mgnt Society Meeting 7:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Fri, Jan, 8, Jackalope Friday Dinners 7:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat, Jan, 9, Tot Group 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat, Jan, 9, Knitting Circle 1:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat, Jan, 9, Happy Hour 4:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sun, Jan, 10, Drop in Badminton 11:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue, Jan, 12, North of 60 Cafe 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Are you retired? Have some time?

Marsh Lake seniors socialize, play cards, have coffee, tea and home made goodies. C’mon down!

Tue, Jan, 12, North of 60 Seniors Cafe 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue, Jan, 12, Tot Group 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue, Jan, 12, Yoga with Richard 5:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue, Jan, 12, Local Advisory Council 7:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 followed by hot apple cider and refreshments.

Wed, Jan, 13, Adult Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

Mayo

Sun, Dec, 27, St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Tue, Dec, 29, Mayo Sewing Nights 7:00 PM Yukon College Mayo Campus Sun, Jan, 3, St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Tue, Jan, 5, Mayo Sewing Nights 7:00 PM Yukon College Mayo Campus Sun, Jan, 10, St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Tue, Jan, 12, Mayo Sewing Nights 7:00 PM Yukon College Mayo Campus

Mount Lorne

Thu, Dec, 24, Playgroup for parents 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083 Wed, Dec, 30, Kids Craft time 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Wed, Jan, 6, Kids Craft time 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Thu, Jan, 7, Playgroup for parents 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083 Fri, Jan, 8, Learning Lions - Homeschoolers Get Together 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083 Wed, Jan, 13, Kids Craft time 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Thu, Jan, 14, Playgroup for parents 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083

Old Crow

Thu, Dec, 24, Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Sun, Dec, 27, St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Lukes Church 867-993-5381 Sun, Jan, 3, St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Lukes Church 867-993-5381 Thu, Jan, 7, Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Sun, Jan, 10, St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Lukes Church 867-993-5381 Thu, Jan, 14, Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center

Tagish

Thu, Dec, 24, Intermediate / Advanced Osteofit: Tagish 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Thu, Dec, 24, Tagish Treasures Thrift Store 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Thu, Dec, 24, Catch Kids Club: Tagish 4:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Tue, Dec, 29, Tagish Treasures Thrift Store 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Tue, Dec, 29, Nordic Walking: Tagish 1:30 PM Tagish Community Centre Call 399-3407 for more info.

Tue, Dec, 29, Stayfit: Tagish 6:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Dec, 30, Tagish Treasures Thrift Store 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Dec, 30, Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed, Dec, 30, Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday.

Sat, Jan, 2, Beginners Yoga: Tagish 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre With instructor Lee Randell.

Sat, Jan, 2, Tagish Treasures Thrift Store 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Sat, Jan, 2, Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Sat, Jan, 2, Outdoor Sports Activities: Tagish 1:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Soccer, baseball, field hockey etc Tue, Jan, 5, Tagish Treasures Thrift Store 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Tue, Jan, 5, Nordic Walking: Tagish 1:30 PM Tagish Community Centre Call 399-3407 for more info.

Tue, Jan, 5, Stayfit: Tagish 6:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Jan, 6, Tagish Treasures Thrift Store 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Jan, 6, Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed, Jan, 6, Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday.

Wed, Jan, 6, Tagish Advisory Council meeting 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Agenda posted at tagish.ca Thu, Jan, 7, Intermediate / Advanced Osteofit: Tagish 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Thu, Jan, 7, Tagish Treasures Thrift Store 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Thu, Jan, 7, Catch Kids Club: Tagish 4:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Fri, Jan, 8, Tagish Treasures Thrift Store 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Sat, Jan, 9, Beginners Yoga: Tagish 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre With instructor Lee Randell.

Sat, Jan, 9, Tagish Treasures Thrift Store 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Sat, Jan, 9, Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Sat, Jan, 9, Outdoor Sports Activities: Tagish 1:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Soccer, baseball, field hockey etc Tue, Jan, 12, Tagish Treasures Thrift Store 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Tue, Jan, 12, Nordic Walking: Tagish 1:30 PM Tagish Community Centre Call 399-3407 for more info.

Tue, Jan, 12, Stayfit: Tagish 6:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Jan, 13, Tagish Treasures Thrift Store 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Jan, 13, Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed, Jan, 13, Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday.

Thu, Jan, 14, Intermediate / Advanced Osteofit: Tagish 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Thu, Jan, 14, Tagish Treasures Thrift Store 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Thu, Jan, 14, Catch Kids Club: Tagish 4:00 PM Tagish Community Centre

Teslin

Thu, Dec, 24, Public Skate 12:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Thu, Dec, 24, TMHA Youth Hockey (Ages 4-17) 6:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Sun, Dec, 27, Catholic Mass/Communion Service at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission 10:30 AM Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission Sun, Dec, 27, Public Family Skate 2:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Sun, Dec, 27, Carpet Bowling (ages 55+) 2:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Mon, Dec, 28, TMHA Youth Hockey (Ages 4-17) 6:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Mon, Dec, 28, Adult Badminton 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Tue, Dec, 29, Stay ‘N Play Babies Social 10:00 AM Teslin Rec Center Tue, Dec, 29, Public Skate 12:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Tue, Dec, 29, Family Sledding Party 1:00 PM Teslin Rec Center

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Wed, Dec, 30, Golden Age Social (Ages 55+) 10:00 AM Teslin Rec Center Wed, Dec, 30, Public Skate 12:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Wed, Dec, 30, Teen Dance 8:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Sun, Jan, 3, Catholic Mass/Communion Service at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission 10:30 AM Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission Sun, Jan, 3, Public Skate 2:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Sun, Jan, 3, Carpet Bowling (ages 55+) 2:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Mon, Jan, 4, Kids in the Kitchen (K4-Grade 3) 3:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Mon, Jan, 4, TMHA Youth Hockey (Ages 4-17) 6:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Mon, Jan, 4, Adult Badminton 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Tue, Jan, 5, Stay ‘N Play Babies Social 10:00 AM Teslin Rec Center Tue, Jan, 5, Public Skate 12:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Tue, Jan, 5, Kids in the Kitchen (Grade 4-9) 3:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Wed, Jan, 6, Golden Age Social (Ages 55+) 10:00 AM Teslin Rec Center Wed, Jan, 6, Public Skate 12:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Wed, Jan, 6, After School Activities (K4-Grade 3) 3:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Thu, Jan, 7, Public Skate 12:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Thu, Jan, 7, After school XC skiing GR 4-9 3:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Thu, Jan, 7, TMHA Youth Hockey (Ages 4-17) 6:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Fri, Jan, 8, Public Skate 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Sat, Jan, 9, Quilting and Crafting Club 2:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Sat, Jan, 9, Teslin Youth Club (Gr 7-12) 8:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Sun, Jan, 10, Catholic Mass/Communion Service at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission 10:30 AM Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission Sun, Jan, 10, St. Philip’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Philip’s Church (867) 667-7746 Sun, Jan, 10, Public Skate 2:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Sun, Jan, 10, Carpet Bowling (ages 55+) 2:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Mon, Jan, 11, Kids in the Kitchen (K4-Grade 3) 3:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Mon, Jan, 11, TMHA Youth Hockey (Ages 4-17) 6:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Mon, Jan, 11, Adult Badminton 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Tue, Jan, 12, Stay ‘N Play Babies Social 10:00 AM Teslin Rec Center Tue, Jan, 12, Public Skate 12:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Tue, Jan, 12, Kids in the Kitchen (Grade 4-9) 3:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Wed, Jan, 13, Golden Age Social (Ages 55+) 10:00 AM Teslin Rec Center Wed, Jan, 13, Public Skate 12:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Wed, Jan, 13, After School Activities (K4-Grade 3) 3:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Thu, Jan, 14, Public Skate 12:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Thu, Jan, 14, Archery Workshop 1:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Thu, Jan, 14, TMHA Youth Hockey (Ages 4-17) 6:30 PM Teslin Rec Center

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Haines, Alaska

DAILY Haines Public Library Open 10:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library Mondays - Saturdays Everyone Welcome Swim 11:00:00 AM & 5:00 PM Haines Community Centre Thu, Dec, 24, Morning Muscles 6:00 AM Haines Community Centre Thu, Dec, 24, Vinyasa Yoga 5:30 PM Haines Community Centre Mon, Dec, 28, Earlybird Lap Swim 6:30 AM Haines Community Centre Mon, Dec, 28, Water Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Community Centre Mon, Dec, 28, Totem Pole Carving 10:00 AM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre with Master Carver, Jim Heaton Mon, Dec, 28, Mother Goose Stories and Songs 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library Mon, Dec, 28, Senior Exercise Class 11:15 AM Haines Community Centre Mon, Dec, 28, Cardio/strength training circuit 5:30 PM Haines Community Centre Tue, Dec, 29, Morning Muscles 6:00 AM Haines Community Centre Tue, Dec, 29, Senior Swim 10:00 AM Haines Community Centre Tue, Dec, 29, Haines Women’s Fellowship 3:00 PM Haines Senior Center Tue, Dec, 29, Vinyasa Yoga 5:30 PM Haines Community Centre Wed, Dec, 30, Earlybird Lap Swim 6:30 AM Haines Community Centre Wed, Dec, 30, Water Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Community Centre Wed, Dec, 30, Totem Pole Carving 10:00 AM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre with Master Carver, Jim Heaton Wed, Dec, 30, Senior Exercise Class 11:15 AM Haines Community Centre Wed, Dec, 30, Tlingit Language Class 3:30 PM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Wed, Dec, 30, Guys Yoga 5:00 PM Haines Community Centre Sat, Jan, 2, Zumba Toning 10:00 AM Haines Community Centre Sun, Jan, 3, Ice cream social for seniors 2:00 PM Haines Community Centre Mon, Jan, 4, Earlybird Lap Swim 6:30 AM Haines Community Centre Mon, Jan, 4, Water Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Community Centre Mon, Jan, 4, Totem Pole Carving 10:00 AM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre with Master Carver, Jim Heaton Mon, Jan, 4, Mother Goose Stories and Songs 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library Mon, Jan, 4, Senior Exercise Class 11:15 AM Haines Community Centre Mon, Jan, 4, Cardio/strength training circuit 5:30 PM Haines Community Centre Tue, Jan, 5, Morning Muscles 6:00 AM Haines Community Centre Tue, Jan, 5, Senior Swim 10:00 AM Haines Community Centre Tue, Jan, 5, Haines Women’s Fellowship 3:00 PM Haines Senior Center Tue, Jan, 5, Vinyasa Yoga 5:30 PM Haines Community Centre Wed, Jan, 6, Earlybird Lap Swim 6:30 AM Haines Community Centre Wed, Jan, 6, Water Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Community Centre Wed, Jan, 6, Totem Pole Carving 10:00 AM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre with Master Carver, Jim Heaton Wed, Jan, 6, Senior Exercise Class 11:15 AM Haines Community Centre Wed, Jan, 6, Tlingit Language Class 3:30 PM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Wed, Jan, 6, Guys Yoga 5:00 PM Haines Community Centre Thu, Jan, 7, Morning Muscles 6:00 AM Haines Community Centre Thu, Jan, 7, Vinyasa Yoga 5:30 PM Haines Community Centre Fri, Jan, 8, Earlybird Lap Swim 6:30 AM Haines Community Centre Fri, Jan, 8, Men’s Bible Study 7:00 AM Haines Presbyterian Church Fri, Jan, 8, Water Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Community Centre Fri, Jan, 8, Totem Pole Carving 10:00 AM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre with Master Carver, Jim Heaton Fri, Jan, 8, Women’s Bible Study 10:30 AM Haines Presbyterian Church Fri, Jan, 8, Story time 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library Fri, Jan, 8, Yoga w/Mandy 12:00 PM Haines Community Centre Sat, Jan, 9, Zumba Toning 10:00 AM Haines Community Centre

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Thu, Dec, 24, Stick and Mat Pilates w/Katherine 8:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Dec, 24, Mom/Dad & Me: Skagway 9:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Toddler Time Thu, Dec, 24, Senior Weights w/Jennifer/ Katherine/Rain 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Thu, Dec, 24, Playgroup: Skagway 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Onsite babysitting. $2 per hour (min. 1 hour) / $1.50 per half hour.

Thu, Dec, 24, Restorative Yoga: w/ Jeanne 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Dec, 24, Spinning w/ Emily 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Dec, 24, Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat, Dec, 26, Spinning w/ Cindy 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat, Dec, 26, Senior Weights w/Jennifer/Katherine/ Rain 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Sun, Dec, 27, Gentle Yoga: All Levels w/Jeanne 3:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun, Dec, 27, Aerial Tissue w/Renee 5:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Special Fee & Sign-up Sun, Dec, 27, Hatha Flow: Level 1 & 2 w/ AJ 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Dec, 28, SpinFLEX w/ Katherine AL 8:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Dec, 28, Mom/Dad & Me: Skagway 9:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Toddler Time Mon, Dec, 28, Restorative Yoga: w/ Katherine AL 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Dec, 28, Playgroup: Skagway 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Onsite babysitting. $2 per hour (min. 1 hour) / $1.50 per half hour.

Mon, Dec, 28, TRX Suspension Training w/Abby 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sign up required Mon, Dec, 28, Spinning w/ Cindy 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Dec, 28, Hatha Flow: Level 1 & 2 w/ Courtney 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Dec, 28, Playgroup: Skagway 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Onsite babysitting. $2 per hour (min. 1 hour) / $1.50 per half hour.

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Mon, Jan, 11, Soccer For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Jan, 12, Chair and Mat Pilates w/Katherine 8:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Jan, 12, Mom/Dad & Me: Skagway 9:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Toddler Time Tue, Jan, 12, Senior Weights w/Jennifer/Katherine/ Rain 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Tue, Jan, 12, Playgroup: Skagway 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Onsite babysitting. $2 per hour (min. 1 hour) / $1.50 per half hour.

Tue, Jan, 12, Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jan, 13, SpinFLEX w/ Katherine AL 8:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jan, 13, Mom/Dad & Me: Skagway 9:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Toddler Time Wed, Jan, 13, Back/Hip Yoga: All Levels w/ Katherine 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jan, 13, Playgroup: Skagway 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Onsite babysitting. $2 per hour (min. 1 hour) / $1.50 per half hour.

Wed, Jan, 13, TRX Suspension Training w/Abby 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sign up required Wed, Jan, 13, Spinning w/ Cindy 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jan, 13, Playgroup: Skagway 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Onsite babysitting. $2 per hour (min. 1 hour) / $1.50 per half hour.

Wed, Jan, 13, Hatha Flow: Level 1 & 2 w/ Jeanne 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jan, 13, Climbing Instruction For Belay Certification Class - Signup Required 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jan, 13, Aerial Tissue w/Renee 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Special Fee & Sign-up Wed, Jan, 13, Belay Check For Certification Signup Required 7:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jan, 14, Stick and Mat Pilates w/Katherine 8:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jan, 14, Mom/Dad & Me: Skagway 9:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Toddler Time Thu, Jan, 14, Senior Weights w/Jennifer/Katherine/ Rain 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Thu, Jan, 14, Playgroup: Skagway 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Onsite babysitting. $2 per hour (min. 1 hour) / $1.50 per half hour.

Thu, Jan, 14, Restorative Yoga: w/ Jeanne 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jan, 14, Spinning w/ Emily 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jan, 14, Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre

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Thu, Dec, 24, Ladies Time Out Breakfast 8:30 AM Dragon’s Den Hotel Cynthia Armstrong 536-7239 Thu, Dec, 24, Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu, Dec, 24, Girls Night Youth group 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sun, Dec, 27, St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Sun, Dec, 27, Liard Evangelical Free Church Service 10:00 AM The Little Brown Log Church Sunday morning services, then fellowship time with coffee after the service Very friendly!

Mon, Dec, 28, Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu, Dec, 31, Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu, Dec, 31, Girls Night Youth group 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sun, Jan, 3, St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Sun, Jan, 3, Liard Evangelical Free Church Service 10:00 AM The Little Brown Log Church Sunday morning services, then fellowship time with coffee after the service Very friendly!

Mon, Jan, 4, Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Tue, Jan, 5, Town of Watson Lake Council Meeting 7:00 PM Town of Watson Lake Thu, Jan, 7, Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu, Jan, 7, Girls Night Youth group 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sun, Jan, 10, St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932

Sun, Jan, 10, Liard Evangelical Free Church Service 10:00 AM The Little Brown Log Church Sunday morning services, then fellowship time with coffee after the service Very friendly!

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

Thu, Jan, 14, Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu, Jan, 14, Girls Night Youth group 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre

Wed, Dec, 30, Playgroup: Skagway 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Onsite babysitting. $2 per hour (min. 1 hour) / $1.50 per half hour.

Wed, Dec, 30, Hatha Flow: Level 1 & 2 w/ Jeanne 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Dec, 30, Climbing Instruction For Belay Certification Class - Signup Required 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Dec, 30, Aerial Tissue w/Renee 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Special Fee & Sign-up Wed, Dec, 30, Belay Check For Certification Signup Required 7:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat, Jan, 2, Spinning w/ Cindy 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat, Jan, 2, Senior Weights w/Jennifer/Katherine/ Rain 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Sun, Jan, 3, Gentle Yoga: All Levels w/Jeanne 3:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun, Jan, 3, Aerial Tissue w/Renee 5:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Special Fee & Sign-up Sun, Jan, 3, Hatha Flow: Level 1 & 2 w/ AJ 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jan, 4, SpinFLEX w/ Katherine AL 8:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jan, 4, Mom/Dad & Me: Skagway 9:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Toddler Time Mon, Jan, 4, Restorative Yoga: w/ Katherine AL 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jan, 4, Playgroup: Skagway 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Onsite babysitting. $2 per hour (min. 1 hour) / $1.50 per half hour.

Mon, Jan, 4, TRX Suspension Training w/Abby 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sign up required Mon, Jan, 4, Spinning w/ Cindy 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jan, 4, Hatha Flow: Level 1 & 2 w/ Courtney 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jan, 4, Playgroup: Skagway 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Onsite babysitting. $2 per hour (min. 1 hour) / $1.50 per half hour.

Mon, Jan, 4, Soccer For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Jan, 5, Chair and Mat Pilates w/Katherine 8:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Jan, 5, Mom/Dad & Me: Skagway 9:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Toddler Time Tue, Jan, 5, Senior Weights w/Jennifer/Katherine/ Rain 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Tue, Jan, 5, Playgroup: Skagway 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Onsite babysitting. $2 per hour (min. 1 hour) / $1.50 per half hour.

Tue, Jan, 5, Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jan, 6, SpinFLEX w/ Katherine AL 8:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jan, 6, Mom/Dad & Me: Skagway 9:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Toddler Time Wed, Jan, 6, Back/Hip Yoga: All Levels w/ Katherine 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jan, 6, Playgroup: Skagway 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Onsite babysitting. $2 per hour (min. 1 hour) / $1.50 per half hour.

Wed, Jan, 6, TRX Suspension Training w/Abby 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sign up required Wed, Jan, 6, Spinning w/ Cindy 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jan, 6, Playgroup: Skagway 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Onsite babysitting. $2 per hour (min. 1 hour) / $1.50 per half hour.

Wed, Jan, 6, Hatha Flow: Level 1 & 2 w/ Jeanne 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jan, 6, Climbing Instruction For Belay Certification Class - Signup Required 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jan, 6, Aerial Tissue w/Renee 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Special Fee & Sign-up Wed, Jan, 6, Belay Check For Certification Signup Required 7:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jan, 7, Stick and Mat Pilates w/Katherine 8:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jan, 7, Mom/Dad & Me: Skagway 9:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Toddler Time Thu, Jan, 7, Senior Weights w/Jennifer/Katherine/ Rain 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Thu, Jan, 7, Playgroup: Skagway 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Onsite babysitting. $2 per hour (min. 1 hour) / $1.50 per half hour.

Thu, Jan, 7, Restorative Yoga: w/ Jeanne 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jan, 7, Spinning w/ Emily 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jan, 7, Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Jan, 8, SpinYoga w/Katherine 8:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Must set up yoga equipment in Group Fitness Room prior to class start time!

Fri, Jan, 8, SpinFLEX w/ Katherine AL 8:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Jan, 8, Mom/Dad & Me: Skagway 9:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Toddler Time Fri, Jan, 8, Vinyasa Flow level 2 w/Katherine 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Jan, 8, Playgroup: Skagway 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Onsite babysitting. $2 per hour (min. 1 hour) / $1.50 per half hour.

Fri, Jan, 8, SpinYoga w/Courtney 4:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Must set up yoga equipment in Group Fitness Room prior to class start time!

Fri, Jan, 8, Volleyball For Adults 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre

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Mon, Jan, 11, Earlybird Lap Swim 6:30 AM Haines Community Centre Mon, Jan, 11, Water Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Community Centre Mon, Jan, 11, Totem Pole Carving 10:00 AM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre with Master Carver, Jim Heaton Mon, Jan, 11, Mother Goose Stories and Songs 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library Mon, Jan, 11, Senior Exercise Class 11:15 AM Haines Community Centre Mon, Jan, 11, Cardio/strength training circuit 5:30 PM Haines Community Centre Tue, Jan, 12, Morning Muscles 6:00 AM Haines Community Centre Tue, Jan, 12, Senior Swim 10:00 AM Haines Community Centre Tue, Jan, 12, Haines Women’s Fellowship 3:00 PM Haines Senior Center Tue, Jan, 12, Vinyasa Yoga 5:30 PM Haines Community Centre Wed, Jan, 13, Earlybird Lap Swim 6:30 AM Haines Community Centre Wed, Jan, 13, Water Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Community Centre Wed, Jan, 13, Totem Pole Carving 10:00 AM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre with Master Carver, Jim Heaton Wed, Jan, 13, Senior Exercise Class 11:15 AM Haines Community Centre Wed, Jan, 13, Tlingit Language Class 3:30 PM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Wed, Jan, 13, Guys Yoga 5:00 PM Haines Community Centre Thu, Jan, 14, Morning Muscles 6:00 AM Haines Community Centre Thu, Jan, 14, Vinyasa Yoga 5:30 PM Haines Community Centre Until Jan, 30, Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic and Medicine: Haines, AK 12:00 AM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre

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The Librarian Recommends with Lori Garrison

A Very Literate Year

Part One

Recommended classics, by month, for 2016 PHOTO: kozzi.com

The holiday season can create high expectations. Go easy on yourself.

at Christmas It's never too late to build holiday traditions based on kindness and gratitude.

Remember that giving our time, gratitude and love is priceless!

• Simplify – you don’t have to go all-out on food, decorations, gifts and parties.

• Keep focused on what matters most – time spent with family and friends.

• Do small acts of kindness as gifts for neighbours, friends or strangers (shovel a walk, plug a parking meter or buy a coffee for the person behind you in line).

• Make a point of appreciating the good in your life.

• Eat and drink in moderation, be

January:

The Master and Margarita

by Mikhail Bulgakov (Russian, 1967) January is the perfect time to read this sprawling masterpiece.

First written in the 1930s, Bulgakov was unable to publish the work in its entirety until the late sixties due to the extreme censorship laws of Soviet Russia; even then, it had to published outside of the country. The work features talking cats, black magic, corrupt officials being turned into flying pigs, failed writers, the devil throwing a party, a hypochondriac Pontius Pilate and a love so eternal even time and death cannot destroy it. Simultaneously satirical and sensual, readers who have the patience to work through the labyrinthian plot will be richly rewarded.

physically active and get lots of sleep.

Read more at www.yukonwellness.ca/holidayhappiness.php

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A Very Literate Year ... cont’d

February:

March:

April:

by James Salter (American, 1967)

A Sport and a Pastime

Lushly plotted and elegantly written, Salter’s best-known novel is by turns erotically charged and desperately despairing. On one hand the novel is an unflinching look at love and its philosophical and physical role in our lives and on the other a careful examination of the failed prospects and disappointments of a thwarted, waning youth. A Sport and a Pastime is a worthy read whether you’re falling in love, falling out of love or wondering why the hell you can’t find a decent date in this town.

Beauty and Sadness

Tropic of Cancer

by Yasunari Kawabata (Japanese, 1964)

by Henry Miller (American/French, 1934)

Simultaneously shocking in its sexual frankness and richly decorated with the minute details of post-war Japanese life, this novel by the Nobel Prize winning Yasunari Kawabata is the perfect accompaniment to those gradually lengthening late-winter days.

Known for his sparse yet elegant style, Kawabata masterfully portrays the raw complexities of the human soul: love, jealousy, loss, nostalgia, longing, sexual desire, madness and, above all, the deep desire for that which we cannot have. This compelling, dark novel of an increasingly tangled love-triangle is as beautiful as it is anxiety-inducing.

Almost unbearably graphic and gritty, this is Miller’s best known novel of his years spent drinking, fornicating and writing in Paris as an American expat. Set during the late twenties and early thirties, the characters live in abject squalor, all struggling to either get laid, get paid, or both. At once misogynistic and achingly tender, the novel is so surrealistically real that you’ll hate yourself for loving it.

May:

On the Road

by Jack Kerouac (American, 1957) If, like me, you get more than a bit of Wanderlust each May, then this book is for you. Long considered the defining novel of the Beat generation, Kerouac, writing under the guise of the character Sal Paradise, busts all across America in broken down car after broken down car with his friends.

Featuring a healthy dose of sex, drugs, jazz and liquor, as well as Kerouac’s trademark capacity for detail and observation, it’s an unbeatable classic of American literature that anyone with even the slightest trace of the adventurous spirit should read at least once in their lives.

June:

Animal Farm

by George Orwell (British, 1945) Dark satire about one of the most hopeful and ultimately oppressive revolutions in history, Animal Farm cuts deep into the heart of Soviet communism while simultaneously exposing disturbing parallels to our own fragmenting culture. Plus, at a slim XX pages, the book fits right into your pocket and can easily be read, say, in an afternoon of drifting around in a canoe while you troll for lake trout.

Thank You Yukon!

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Thank You Yukon!

Thank You Yukon!

The Yukon Hospital Foundation extends its sincere appreciation to all the sponsors, donors, volunteers, attendees and participants who came together to make the 2015 Northwestel Festival of Trees such a success!

The Thank Yukon Hospital Foundation sincere appreciation all theincredible sponsors, donors, volunteers, you for your extends time, its your talents and toyour support. attendees and participants who came together to make the 2015 Northwestel Festival of Trees such a success!

Thank you for your time, your talents and your incredible support.

The Yukon Hospital Foundation extends its sincere appreciation to all the sponsors, donors, volunteers, attendees and participants who came together to make the 2015 Northwestel Festival of Trees such a success!

ADAMS FAMILYThank you for your time, your talents and your incredible support.

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December 24, 2015

Hostel Hostility

Part 2

You can never look back

by Ben Mahony

B

efore coming to Nicaragua’s beach mecca of San Juan del Sur, I had undergone a hostel scare in Granada - a polite-seeming colonial city with awe-inspiring architecture, nouveau cuisine and two sports bars.

I had returned from dinner and was enjoying a rare private moment in my empty eight-person hostel room. Before long, an athletic gentle giant from Calgary and his diminutive surfer girlfriend walked in, nodded to me, then flipped out.

“Everything’s gone!” Total meltdown, and for good reason.

Their locker had been broken into. Gone were $500 cash, a cell phone and a VISA card. Three feet away, my locker remained untouched.

I listened as they made frantic calls to Canada on the one phone they had left. Perhaps some tribal Canuck kinship helped, but I felt myself under at least a little suspicion. Did I see anyone? When did I get there?

A staff guy came in to investigate - someone I didn’t like or trust, for no apparent reason other than he was tall and incessantly hitting on all the girls.

“We’re going to search everyone in the hostel until we find those things,” he announced with moral outrage.

An awkward search ensued.

I offered up all my things and opened my empty locker. I was in the habit of carrying all my valuables with me, which bore risks but offered the immediate comfort of feeling my card or passport on my person whenever I got worried.

After a brief search, the staffer fingered a hosteller who had signed in around 4:00 p.m., but left around 7:00.

Businesses in Nicaragua tend to run on a pen and paper notebook system. This thief had found the book, crossed out his name and U.S. passport number and fled. So we had our man.

A complicated ordeal followed as the young couple tried to get a police report so they could file an insurance claim. The police

arrived in about an hour and scanned the hostel, but didn’t conduct much of a search.

When they quickly made for the exit, the couple who had been burgled panicked. Their Spanish, like mine, was poor.

Total confusion and raised voices. A posse followed the police to the station, where they refused to supply a report until their supervisor returned the next day.

In the morning, I removed myself from this atmosphere of controversy, crime and slight suspicion and bolted for the beach at San Juan del Sur. I had little interest in another legal brush, but within a few hours I found myself enmeshed in a fresh scene of theft, prostitution and criminal skinny-dipping. (See Hostel Hostility, Part 1, December 3.)

After my hostel mates Olivier and Sebastien had spent their first night in jail, Kathy said they would be released the next day. But that didn’t happen. At the jail, she couldn’t clear the language barrier, or perhaps the financial barrier. The guards recommended a lawyer near the hostel, whose rate was $500.

Kathy only had $200 dollars and Larry was still awaiting his replacement bank card, so they returned to the jail to ask Olivier for the password for his bank card, which was tucked in his locker.

After opening the locker with a screwdriver, they secured the funds from Oliver’s bank account to pay the lawyer. One can only assume the lawyer paid whatever portion of the $500 dollars it took to mollify the guards.

I was told the boys would be out of lockup around 3:00 p.m. on the third day. After having lunch and a beer to take the sting out of my Saint Patrick’s day hangover, I went back to the hostel for what I hoped would be a dramatic reunion and debrief.

PHOTO: wikipediacommons.com The boys were there, but no one was speaking much. Olivier was in the shower. Sebastian was sitting with Kathy who I could only assume went through this protracted effort because she had a crush on the buff Mexican.

I shook Sebastian’s hand. He nodded and I left the room where Kathy was consoling him. Larry was unimpressed and said it was all Sebastian’s fault, and that his benefactor, Olivier, was capable of no such wrongdoing.

As an added wrinkle, Sebastian’s iPod was missing. “We don t think it was you,” he assured me. “We think it s the guy who comes in to change the sheets every day.”

Another episode of slight suspicion but no accusation.

I retreated to the local sports bar to get up to speed on the NCAA basketball tournament. About 7:00 p.m. Sebastian and Kathy walked by. I waved them over and got a grim update on what had happened.

Sebastien and Olivier had been imprisoned in a small room and given a small bowl of water and a little water each day. They had stripped of their clothes nightly and mocked by the guards, who took pictures with cell phones.

He said he was going to pursue the case and make sure the guards were punished. I questioned his logic but wished him luck. As a young activist, I had published articles about police treatment of First Nations, but I

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The “polite-seeming colonial city” of Granada, Nicaragua provided a backdrop for the author’s first brush with hostel crime wasn’t about to rumble with the Nicaraguan police. I also had a sneaking suspicion that Sebastian had inflamed the police response.

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Chet doing his best “Grouse Dance” with the Selkirk Spirit Dancers at the Little Salmon/Carmacks Annual General Assembly.

he Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation met Chet (the Northern Tutchone name affectionately gifted to Doug Urquhart by Northern Tutchone Elders – pronounced ‘Chut’) when he worked with Selkirk First Nation and then LS/CFN for 13 years of our Elders Doòli Dän K’i work (Governing Ourselves Using Our Traditional Cultural Knowledge). During that time, for more than ten years, Chet also helped the Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation government transition from the Indian Act Band mentality of ‘community meetings’ to conducting high level government business through direct democracy while honouring our culture during our Annual General Assemblies. He was unorthodox in his thinking and mannerisms and the best facilitator that we have ever had the opportunity to experience. Chet quickly earned the respect and admiration of our Elders and many Northern Tutchone Citizens of Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation, Selkirk First Nation and the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun. het identified with the way of life of Northern Tutchone people. He took our Elders vision of true traditionally based self-government and transformed it into living, breathing documents which he captured through cartoons and writing. He had the incredible ability to give hope, inspire and uplift First Nations people and to give us a voice that reflected what our Elders and communities wanted to say. He produced documents with drawings of our people, their struggles and life journeys from before first contact to present day that are radically different from any conventional government documents. ur traditional Doòli laws had gone underground through the acculturation of our people, but they were never forgotten. Chet was instrumental in drawing out much of this fundamental information and getting it to the forefront of our agendas through his fun loving style, hours of storytelling and lively discussion. Now these guiding laws which sustained our people for thousands of years are discussed openly and will again form the basis of who we are as Northern Tutchone people. het made a profound impact that will live on in many of our lives... he was one of a kind and is remembered affectionately with much honour and respect. His work on our behalf has created a legacy that will make sure that the stories and culture of our ancestors from thousands of years of successfully living here, will be available for our future generations and our First Nation governments to find our own way forward. he Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation, Selkirk First Nation and the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun along with our Elders would like to thank Chet (Doug) Urquhart and his family for the years of service he gave to our communities, helping our Elders recover our traditions and stories for the benefit of our future generations. Chet, we owe you more than can be expressed in words.

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