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Remembering Al Baer

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I learned many lessons from Alan Baer, and one was to relish the spectacular vistas that were the backdrop of our aerial classroom

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his fall I attended the Yukon Biodiversity Forum , a yearly round-up of biology goingson in the territory. I reunited with old friends and met new ones, and was overjoyed to hear that an old mentor of mine was planning on coming back to the territory. Alan Baer had taught me the art of strapping antennae to the wings of a plane and flying about the countryside in search of collared animals — aerial telemetry — but we lost touch since he retired and headed south. I sent off a letter, expressing my eagerness to see him and welcome him home.

He never opened it.

A week later I picked up a paper after a self-imposed newshiatus, and read the notice — Al had passed away at the end of October. I missed the memorial service, but I think he would have understood; he was sympathetic to my efforts to step out from time to time. So instead, I composed these lines in his memory, while gazing out at the mountains from the Canada Games Centre.

The view took me squarely back into another time, flying low over the Pelly Mountains. Names like Livingstone and Hootalinqua jumped off the too-large map

folded on my knees and took life in the landscape below, as we scooted up steep draws and skimmed treetops.

I was working for the Teslin Tlingit Council, and was under Al’s tutelage — who worked for Environment Yukon. Together we were borne aloft in a tiny plane piloted by Gerd Mannsperger.

While I sometimes felt extraneous in light of their combined experience and skill, I couldn’t have been happier.

Al was quick to hand over the telemetry box to his acolyte and take up his post, scrunched in the narrow rear seat, from where he would share jokes with Gerd, and holler numbers at me from his GPS. The two of them would chow down on sandwiches from Tim Hortons, and shake their heads despairingly at this new generation of biologists, whose stomachs didn’t allow them to enjoy the fast-moving scenery and delightfully dizzying spins Gerd orchestrated. I focused on the sublime landscape and by sheer willpower resolved not to fall into that lamentable category. It didn’t always work, but when I did succumb to motion sickness Al was always kind, and the comments

would shift to the redeeming qualities of those who were able to continue to work even after turning to the sickbag. I looked forward to the camaraderie of those times, and would pepper Al with questions — he was a wealth of information and generous with stories and insights.

Once training was complete and I was sent off solo with Gerd, I would seek out Al whenever I made a trip to the Environment Yukon office, just to chat. We bonded over a shared love of wild places, of getting out into the bush.

Then I left my job, and he retired, and our contact diminished over time.

The last time we spoke, in 2011, he talked about the dreamweaver, and wished me a brightly coloured thread.

I miss your presence Al, and though I am saddened to know you won’t be coming home to this land that you loved so much, I am heartened when I look out at those mountains, because I know that a large part of you never left.

Kim Melton is a Mount Lornebased writer. Contact her via editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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January 29, 2015

Someone to Talk To

by Meagan Deuling

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ailey Hechtman volunteered for a distress and support line in Ontario for five years. She wanted to keep volunteering for a support-phone organization when she moved to Whitehorse in 2013, but there wasn’t one.

So she created the Yukon Support and Distress line.

Through her role at the Second Opinion Society, Hechtman approached organizations like Bringing Youth Towards Equality, the Council of Yukon First Nations, and Health and Social Services and the RCMP. She asked if there was a need for a support line. She found out there was.

If someone was suicidal, or in a crisis, or needed to talk, they had to experience this before 5:00 pm. There was nothing in place for crises, or confidential conversations after that, aside from the RCMP and the hospital, or Kaushee’s Place for women in precarious situations.

Hechtman saw gaps in the services.

First, because she says the evening and night is a lonely time.

It’s when people feel isolated and hopeless.

Secondly, she says it’s important for a proactive, preventative system to be in place. The RCMP and the hospital aren’t set up to talk about loneliness, anxiety, depression, or someone’s crappy day. They are in place to react to crises. Hechtman says the support and distress line she envisioned would have volunteers in place to

talk to people before they reach a point where they’d need to go to the police or hospital. She envisioned a phone line that would prevent visits to the police or hospital.

After getting donations from Northwestel, Bell, and from members of the community, and funding from Health and Social Services, the Yukon Distress and Support line has been up and running since this November.

There are 27 volunteers who take shifts between 7:00 pm and 11:00 pm, and between 11:00 pm and 3:00 am. They have to take a minimum of two shifts a month, and they are trained in active listening and suicide prevention.

Hechtman says empathy is a volunteer’s most important quality.

They’ve had 25 calls since November. Most of the people calling were dealing with addictions.

Some were crisis calls, but most of them were people needing someone to talk to. Hechtman says it’s good to get those. It’s good to get repeat callers.

She says when she volunteered in Ontario there were people who called every night; they built relationships. “It’s not always just about sadness. It’s a support system no matter what you want to talk about.”

Hechtman says it’s not a bad sign for someone to call more than once, or every night – “sometimes it’s nice to talk to someone you don’t know.”

Aside from listening, support line volunteers navigate callers

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PHOTO: pixabay.com through the system. Hechtman says there are lots of resources in place, but it’s hard to know what you need, or where it is.

A phone line is a step toward bringing conversations about mental health into the middle of the room. Hechtman says phone calls are confidential and anonymous; this helps people open up. “Talking about it and sharing it is more likely to make people reach out.

“You don’t have to wait till you’re at the bottom. You can call and say you spilled coffee on your shirt and had a terrible day.”

Hechtman says furthering conversations about mental health helps it become normal – “we’ve

all felt crappy, we all know.”

Hechtman hopes in a year’s time the support line has a regular influx of callers. She wants more calls to come from the communities.

She hopes to have regular callers who feel like they can open up and have conversations “it’s just about creating connections in the community,” she says.

The Yukon Distress and Support line is open from 7:00 pm to 3:00 am daily. Call 1-844-533-3030.

Remembering Al Baer............... 2 Let’s Talk.............................. 3 Heidi Hehn............................ 4 Didee & Didoo........................ 4 Snow Castle........................... 5 DVD Review........................... 8 Three French Guys................ 10 Artful Evolution.....................11 Dan Mangan..........................12 Nicole Bauberger...................15 Folklore Show........................16 Yuk Yuks..............................17 Splintered Craft.....................21 Klondike Korner.....................22

Events Whitehorse Listings................. 6 Community & Active Listings.....18 Highlights.............................20

Meagan Deuling is the assistant editor of What’s Up Yukon.

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In April of this year Hehn will be hosting a solo show at the Yukon Artists at Work Gallery, promising new and exciting pieces. Aside from painting Yukon’s official bird, Hehn has a whole lot more diversity in her work.

Mountains, lakes, wilderness and wildlife are all captured on Hehn’s canvas. The inspiration is as follows, “the eerily strange light of the long winter days and the long summer nights, and the fact that such a vast and open space is ripe with a lot of stories... and the history and pre-history provide even more story ops,” she says.

But Hehn’s overall interest in the great North goes back to her childhood. Her father was stationed in the North with the air force. Here she was exposed to native art and beadwork. This would later further her interest in creating jewelry. Her father also sculpted and painted, and taught her many different techniques along the way.

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Learning about these ancient civilizations have even got me thinking of ideas for a novel.”

In addition to choosing her own painting ideas, Hehn also accepts commissions, which she enjoys doing. “There the ideas are as endless as the North. I start by abstracting the scene I want to paint. And when that is right for colour and balance I go to the finishing stage.”

Hehn says that one of her most challenging pieces was a commission, in which she had to paint a convertible automobile from the 1930s with a historical building backdrop. This piece sort of

brought Hehn out of her comfort zone. Not used to having to paint historical building, she had to do a lot of research. But she also had to play around with colours, as the car was meant to be the focal point of the piece. In the end, it turned out fantastic.

Given the many decades Hehn has been painting for, there is one style she has not really tried -- abstraction. The gifted artist has her reason: “Abstraction is the first stage of beginning painting, so to stop at that stage for me is like not finishing the project, but I do enjoy doing magical realism.”

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King of the Castle Mt. Sima’s new playground

by Joslyn Kilborn a good idea to bring a sled. There are also coloured ice blocks kids can build with, and plans to put in a system of tunnels. A neighbouring igloo build is said to be in the works.

Waddell’s son Dylan, who is four-years-old, says the snow castle is “cool”. It was Dylan who gave his dad the idea.

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“Sliding.”

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“I really wanted to do it,” says Waddell.

“I can always find time to build something like this. It’s my passion, I have so much fun with a chainsaw in my hand.”

He’s always building, and says the castle isn’t a stretch from the kind of unique work he does with his construction company.

“It’s an attempt to get my name out there, and do something charitable. I’d always rather do something I can be proud of.”

Waddell is hoping to talk to some snow sculptors to have the castle more ornately carved for Rendezvous.

“Make it real castle-like,” he says. “I don’t have that artsy part of me.”

His castle will also turn into a beer garden with a DJ during Simapalooza, later in the season.

“So adults can enjoy it as well.”

As far as Waddell is concerned, this castle is just his first. His plans for next year get even bigger.

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Tyler Waddel made a snow castle at Mt. Sima for the children

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Wed, Feb 4 Outerbridge - Clockwork Mysteries, “Grand Master of Illusion” 7:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre Ted Outerbridge has been hailed by critics as the most successful professional magician in Canada and a champion of magic.

A professionally orchestrated theatrical production with over 20 custom-designed illusions and world-class lighting and set design, this is a high-energy magical adventure for both adult and family audiences.

Wed, Feb 4 -Sat, Feb 7 Oleanna 8:00 PM The Guild Hall Here The Guild heads into something truly meaty, and truly now. A show that doesn’t flinch, Oleanna lays witness to the power struggle between a university professor and one of his female students.

Thu, Feb 5 Yukon Quest: Start Banquet 5:00 PM Coast High Country Inn Come out to enjoy a great meal and salute the mushers before they leave on 32nd Yukon Quest..

Fri, Feb 6 Love a Liberal Dance Party 7:30 PM Yukon transportation Museum 333-9493 or 667-7248 (Melissa) Yukon Federal Liberals hold a Valentine’s Day warm up, with music by Soul Migration..

Fri, Feb 6 ALFF: Available Light Film Festival 2015 Yukon Arts Centre Canada’s largest film festival north of 60˚. 10 days. 26 Screenings. 7 Live Music and Cinema performances. Guest filmmakers. Fire Hall Film Talks.

Sat, Feb 7 ALFF Film: Two 4 One 7:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre (Eye on Canada Opening Gala) Cast members Gavin Crawford, Gabrielle Rose and Naomi Sneickus, director Maureen Bradley and producer Daniel Hogg in attendance for this gala screening, 77 minutes Sat, Feb 7 Whitehorse Dance Gathering 8:00 PM Leaping Feats Creative Danceworks a 60-minute mix of great music - world beat, acid jazz, pop - you dance or stretch or move how you like

Sat, Feb 7 ALFF Performance: Eye on Canada Opening Gala Party 9:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre guests and festival goers get down on the dance floor with Whitehorse R & B outfit Soul Migration!

Sun, Feb 8 ALFF Film: Antarctica: A Year on Ice 10:15 AM Yukon Arts Centre A glimpse into what it’s like to live in Antarctica for a full year.

Sun, Feb 8 ALFF Film: Speaking Parts (25th Anniversary restored print) 12:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre An aspiring actor/janitor/gigolo becomes an object of obsession.

Sun, Feb 8 ALFF Film: Freak Out! 3:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre In 1900 a group of middle class kids start the original alternative community.

Sun, Feb 8 ALFF Film: All the Time in the World 5:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre A family of five live remotely in the Yukon wilderness during the long winter.

Sun, Feb 8 ALFF Performance: The Wooden Sky with guests Old Cabin 8:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre ALFF 2015 kick-off concert, Toronto’s The Wooden Sky will bring their freewheeling brand of roots rock to the Territory. This will be the first Yukon appearance for TWS, who will be playing songs from their 4th LP ‘Let’s Be Ready Opening this kick-off concert will be Whitehorse’s own Old Cabin who will play a rare full 5-piece band performance.

Sun, Feb 8 ALFF Film: Preggoland 8:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre A woman deflects friends’ and family’s disapproval by falsely claiming to be pregnant.

Fri, Jan 30 Teen Drop In 7:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Riverdale Sat, Jan 31 Open Ball Pit 10:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Riverdale Sat, Jan 31 Family Drop In 10:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Riverdale Sat, Jan 31 Parent-Child Mother Goose: Multiage Group 10:00 AM Canada Games Centre Lisa 668-8535 Free program; preregistration required.

Healthy snacks provided! Whitehorse Sat, Jan 31 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.

Whitehorse Sun, Feb 1 Free Mushing Rides at Shipyards Park (Weather Permitting) 10:00 AM Shipyards Park, A chance to try a dog mushing ride.

Whitehorse Sun, Feb 1 Singing, story-telling 3:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Riverdale Mon, Feb 2 After School Art Exploration 3:15 PM Heart Of Riverdale Riverdale Mon, Feb 2 GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 PM Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome.

For more information email: tjbowlby@gmail. com Whitehorse Mon, Feb 2 Learn to Sing Together Teen/ Adult 7:15 PM Heart Of Riverdale Riverdale Tue, Feb 3 Parent Child Mother Goose 10:30 AM Heart Of Riverdale Riverdale Tue, Feb 3 After School Sing Together 3:15 PM Heart Of Riverdale Riverdale Monday - Friday Math Tutoring! 11:45 AM Tue, Feb 3 Kids Learn to Knit 6:30 PM Heart Of F.H. Collins Secondary Free peer tutoring will Riverdale Riverdale be available at lunchtime. It will be Monday to Tue, Feb 3 Knitting Circle (Adult) 7:30 PM Heart Thursday from 11:45-12:15 . Please encourage Of Riverdale Riverdale your student to take advantage of this to help Tue, Feb 3 Outerbridge - Clockwork Mysteries, him/her to be successful this year.

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Whitehorse Public Library WPL winter story A professionally orchestrated theatrical time drop-in sessions for children 2-4 and production with over 20 custom-designed caregivers. Whitehorse illusions and world-class lighting and set design, this is a high-energy magical adventure for both Wed, Jan 28 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 adult and family audiences. Whitehorse Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.

Wed, Feb 4 Family Drop-In 10:00 AM Heart Of Whitehorse Riverdale Riverdale Wed, Jan 28 After School Ball Pit 3:15 PM Heart Wed, Feb 4 Toddler Storytime 10:30 AM Of Riverdale Riverdale Whitehorse Public Library WPL winter story time drop-in sessions for children 2-4 and Wed, Jan 28 FH Collins Parent Circle 7:00 PM caregivers. Whitehorse F.H. Collins Secondary This is a safe place to come and chat about that amazing job we Wed, Feb 4 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In were handed without an instruction model: 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 parenting teenagers. Our focus for this meeting Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club. is Mindful Parenting. Please join us Riverdale Whitehorse Thu, Jan 29 Open Ball Pit 10:00 AM Heart Of Wed, Feb 4 After School Ball Pit 3:15 PM Heart Riverdale Riverdale Of Riverdale Riverdale Thu, Jan 29 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In Wed, Feb 4 Girls Group 5:30 PM Heart Of 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Riverdale Riverdale Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.

Wed, Feb 4 Outerbridge - Clockwork Mysteries, Whitehorse “Grand Master of Illusion” 7:30 PM Yukon Thu, Jan 29 After School Theatre 3:15 PM Heart Arts Centre Ted Outerbridge has been hailed Of Riverdale Riverdale by critics as the most successful professional magician in Canada and a champion of magic.

Fri, Jan 30 Parent-Child Mother Goose: A professionally orchestrated theatrical Multiage/Preschool Group 1:45 PM production with over 20 custom-designed Whitehorse Elementary Barbara 335-2283 illusions and world-class lighting and set design, Multi-age/Preschool Group (3 years+) Free this is a high-energy magical adventure for both program; pre-registration required. Healthy adult and family audiences. Whitehorse snacks provided! Whitehorse Thu, Feb 5 Open Ball Pit 10:00 AM Heart Of Fri, Jan 30 Open Ball Pit 10:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Riverdale Riverdale Riverdale Fri, Jan 30 Young Explorer’s Preschool Program Thu, Feb 5 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 10:00 AM MacBride Museum 867-667-2709, Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club. ext.3 parents and children explore the animal gallery together. Play games, create crafts, read Whitehorse stories and sing songs. Whitehorse Thu, Feb 5 After School Theatre 3:15 PM Heart Fri, Jan 30 Parent-Child Mother Goose: Toddler Of Riverdale Riverdale Group 10:00 AM The Child Development Centre Thu, Feb 5 Kids Choir Ages 6-7 5:15 PM Heart Barbara 335-2283 Toddlers 18 months to 3 Of Riverdale Riverdale years Free program; pre-registration required.

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Whitehorse EVENTS Fri, Feb 6 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. Whitehorse Fri, Feb 6 Parent-Child Mother Goose: Toddler Group 10:00 AM The Child Development Centre Barbara 335-2283 Toddlers 18 months to 3 years Free program; pre-registration required.

Healthy snacks provided! Whitehorse Fri, Feb 6 Baby Storytime 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library WPL winter story time drop-in sessions for babies 6-24 months and caregivers.

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

Whitehorse Fri, Feb 6 After School Building & Sculpting 3:15 PM Heart Of Riverdale Riverdale Fri, Feb 6 Teen Drop In 7:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Riverdale Sat, Feb 7 Open Ball Pit 10:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Riverdale Sat, Feb 7 Family Drop In 10:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Riverdale Sat, Feb 7 Parent-Child Mother Goose: Multi Age Group 10:00 AM Canada Games Centre Lisa 668-8535 Free program; pre-registration required. Healthy snacks provided! Whitehorse Sat, Feb 7 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.

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Thu, Jan 29 Bookbinding with Mary Hudgin

6:00 PM Arts Underground Thu, Jan 29 Intermediate SketchUp 6:00 PM YuKonstruct Makerspace Fri, Jan 30 Scene Study Acting Workshop 6:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre 8673932676 a weekend workshop with acclaimed director Yvette Nolan Sat, Jan 31 Dan Mangan Workshop 1:00 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn 456-8742 Sat, Jan 31 The Artist’s Journey Music Yukon 456-8742 Dan Mangan leading a workshop on finding the balance both commercial and artistic success.Workshop will breakdown and de-mystify the details of career building in a clear and concise way.

Sat, Jan 31 Scene Study Acting Workshop 6:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre 8673932676 a weekend workshop with acclaimed director Yvette Nolan Sun, Feb 1 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.

Sun, Feb 1 Scene Study Acting Workshop 6:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre 8673932676 a weekend workshop with acclaimed director Yvette Nolan Tue, Feb 3 Brave New Words 7:00 PM Rah Rah Gallery On open mic for writers or storytellers.

Usually there is a live musician hosting, too.

Also espresso, wine and beer available to buy.

Tue, Feb 3 YuKonstruct Weekly Open House 7:00 PM YuKonstruct Makerspace Tour YuKonstruct, see some projects in action, and meet some fellow makers Wed, Feb 4 Painting Open Studio with Neil Graham 7:00 PM Arts Underground Wed, Feb 4 Cramped Hand 7:00 PM 102 Gold Road, Suite 1 (upstairs) 633-3566 bring writing

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materials or work-in-progress for a couple of hours of free writing and/or writing from prompts Thu, Feb 5 Intro to Adobe Design Software with a focus on InDesign 6:00 PM YuKonstruct Makerspace Thu, Feb 5 Hospice Poetry-Writing Workshop 7:00 PM Hospice Yukon 667-7429 Thu, Feb 5 Industrial Sewing Machine 101 7:00 PM YuKonstruct Makerspace Fri, Feb 6 Finding Our Faces and History through Photographs and Stories Workshop 11:00 AM Yukon Inn Plaza 335-1854, A respectful environment to meet former students to hear their stories and review pictures.

Sat, Feb 7 Winter Wonderland Photography 10:00 AM Yukon College 668-5200 Improve your winter photography in this one-day class instructed by Manu Keggenhoff Sat, Feb 7 Finding Our Faces and History through Photographs and Stories Workshop 11:00 AM Yukon Inn Plaza 335-1854, A respectful environment to meet former students to hear their stories and review pictures.

Sun, Feb 8 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.

Meetings

Wed, Jan 28 Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 AM Sport Yukon 867-334-8654 Come and build your leadership skills, polish your public speaking in a fun and supportive environment!

Guests are welcome to come and drop into our meetings at any time.

Thu, Jan 29 Next Generation Hydro Public Speaker Event #2 7:00 PM Westmark Whitehorse Come and hear the results of the technical teams forecast of electricity demand for the next 20-50 years.

Fri, Jan 30 Next Generation Hydro Public Open House 12:30 PM Westmark Whitehorse Public can meet with members of the team, learn more about the hydro sites being considered and the results of the workshop.

Sat, Jan 31 Dan Mangan Workshop 1:00 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn 456-8742 Sun, Feb 1 Yukon Quest: Dignitaries Race 10:00 AM Shipyards Park Our Premier, MP and Mayor along with other dignitaries to participate in a short fun race Wed, Feb 4 Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 AM Sport Yukon 867-334-8654 Come and build your leadership skills, polish your public speaking in a fun and supportive environment!

Guests are welcome to come and drop into our meetings at any time.

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Wednesday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Porter Creek Step meeting (CM) 8:00 PM Our Lady of Victory No Puffin (CM, NS) 8:00 PM Big Book Study Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Thursday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Happy Destiny Young Peoples Group 6:00 PM

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B.Y.T.E. 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 (CM, NS) 8:00 PM Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Saturday Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM DETOX Bldg 6118-6th Women’s Meeting (CM, NS) 2:30 PM Whitehorse General Hospital (across from emergency) Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting (OM, NS) 7:00 PM Hospital boardroom Sunday Sunshine Group (OM, NS) 1:00 PM DETOX Bldg 6118-6th Marble Group (OM, NS) 7:00 PM Hospital boardroom Monday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Tuesday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Ugly Duckling Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Juste Pour Aujourd’hui (OM, NS) 7:00 PM 4141B 4th Ave.

This 1-day workshop introduces non-lawyers to the theory and practice of interpreting legislation and regulations. No previous coursework in law is required to take this course.

If you are new to working with legislation and regulations, or if you want to expand your understanding of the purpose, development and application of these tools, this training may meet your needs. In the workshop you will work through the following areas: the sources of law; researching the law in relation to reading and understanding statutes; and how to interpret actual statues and prepare draft rules or policies.

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Practice and Procedures for Decision Makers

This introductory course is for members of boards, tribunals, and committees with a quasi-judicial function. The course was developed by the B.C. Council of Administrative Tribunals, and is designed to provide participants with a better understanding of their role and responsibilities as tribunal members. ** This course is a prerequisite to take Advanced Decision Writing **

Feb 10-11, 2015 9:00am to 5:00pm Feb 12, 2015 9:00am to 12:00pm CRN: 20481 $600 + gst Location: Yukon College Room C1440 (The Glass Class)

Advanced Decision Writing

This 2-day workshop builds on the decision-writing module in Practice and Procedures. Its focus is to assist board and tribunal members to acquire and retain writing skills directly relevant to them. Participants will practice particular skills and techniques through focused writing exercises, and by revising one of their own decisions. They will receive individual feedback on their decision from an instructor. The workshop will include large and small group discussion and exercises.

Feb 13-14, 2015 9:00am to 5:00pm CRN: 20482 $450 + gst Location: Yukon College Room C1440 (The Glass Class)

Trauma Training

This 3-day course is for those who provide support services to individuals exposed to trauma material or who work with trauma survivors. The focus is Yukon-specific with an overview of historical traumas within the First Nation communities.

For safety reasons, this course is not recommended as a healing workshop as the information can be overwhelming and it is not intended to re-victimize survivors of trauma.

Instructors: Jackie MacLaren & First Nations Initiatives staff, Yukon College

March 4-6, 2015 8:30am to 4:30pm CRN: 20484 $200 + gst Location: Yukon College Room C1440 (The Glass Class)

YFN 101: History of Yukon First Nations and Self-Government

This 1-day course is intended for anyone interested in learning more about Yukon First Nations and Self-Government. Develop a broader understanding and appreciation for the key events in Yukon First Nations distant and recent past, in a day that includes interactive activities, discussions and presentations by staff from the Yukon First Nations Initiative department at Yukon College. The instructors incorporate historical timelines, facts, personal stories, and activities for an engaging look at history and recent developments.

For more information on this course call: First Nations Initiatives @ 867.456.8582

March 13, 2015 8:30am to 4:30pm CRN: 20485 $200 + gst Location: Yukon College Room C1440 (The Glass Class)

Mental Health First Aid for Northern People

This 3-day course is guided by a number of important principles including respect, cooperation, community, harmony, generosity, and resourcefulness. This course covers topics such as substance disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, deliberate self-Injury, and psychotic disorders.

March 17-19, 2015 8:30am to 4:30pm CRN: 20486 $200 + gst Location: Yukon College Room C1440 (The Glass Class)

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Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey in True Detective, available on DVD at Whitehorse Public Library

he world needs bad men to keep other bad men from the door. That’s the view of pessimist-detective Rustin Cohle, who isn’t one to tell his partner what he wants to hear — in this case, that they’re not such bad guys.

Marty Hart (Woody Harrelson), and Cohle (Matthew McConaughey), are the mismatched pair in True Detective, an anthology-series produced for HBO and available on DVD at Whitehorse Public Library.

A dark tale set in Louisiana and rife with references and symbols from obscure horror classics and bayou culture, True Detective was a phenomenon when its eight episodes aired in early 2014, sparking intense online discussions about philosophy, drama, and whodunit.

Hart and Cohle investigate the murder of a woman that Cohle is convinced is the work of a serial killer. His exhaustive legwork yields a fruitful connection with at least one other murder, leading the partners though a Louisiana underworld of criminals, deviants, evangelists, and lost souls.

Meanwhile, an older Marty and Rust relate the tale of their investigation in separate interviews

with another pair of detectives, Gilbough and Papania (Michael Potts and Tory Kittles), 17 years after the first murder.

But it’s clear from accompanying flashbacks that the estranged Hart and Cohle, neither of whom are still with the police, are unreliable narrators. A new killing has raised questions about the case they thought they’d solved.

This isn’t news to Cohle, who back in 2002 uncovered evidence that women and children have been disappearing for years and suspected an elaborate cover-up.

In 1995 both detectives are hindered by their troubled psyches. Cohle is prone to bleak philosophical comments; a stint as an undercover drug enforcement agent and personal tragedy has left him brittle. Hart appears to be Cohle’s polar opposite, a placid family man living the middle-class dream, married to Maggie (Michele Monaghan) with two young daughters. But that comfortable lie has unravelled by the time he meets Gilbough and Papania.

The Louisiana-setting is essential. Thanks to director Cary Joji Fukunaga and creator-writer Nic Pizzolatto, True Detective evokes a cosmic dread inspired

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by a landscape with an impending expiration date. The detectives root through the ruins of buildings destroyed by fire and flood from long-past hurricanes and mutter about the damage done by the killer under the cover of Hurricane Katrina’s chaos. But it’s not all moody atmospherics — Fukanaga won an Emmy for directing “Who Goes There”, the fourth episode, which concludes with several minutes of non-stop action, composed of a technically brilliant, singletake tracking shot.

“Be careful what you get good at,” sighs Rust, as the battered partners prepare to settle a debt.

Both Harrelson and McConaughey are spellbinding as difficult men who need to transcend their limitations to capture a depraved foe. By the time the finale aired, their weird tale had mesmerized such a large audience that HBO’s streaming service crashed under the weight of the attention.

Deadline for proposals: Friday, February 27, 2015 at 5 Information packages may be obtained from the Village of Haines Junction Municipal Office in the St. Elias Convention Centre, or by contacting Donna Istchenko, Treasurer at (867) 634-7127, or at treasurer-vhj@yknet.ca

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Three French Guys and a Moose

Part One

by Erma Odrach

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laude, Jacques and Marcel just finished their shifts at the copper mine outside of Whitehorse and decided to go for a beer in town. They couldn’t agree on which bar to go to, so they drew straws and ended up at the Edgewater. All three of them were healthy and robust looking and it could be said they were equally handsome, though their features differed considerably: Marcel had a broad forehead, Claude a nose like an eagle, and Jacques eyes as blue as the summer sky.

Ordering a round of drinks, they laughed and joked; the air was stuffy and saturated with the smell of cigarettes and booze.

Claude said out loud, “So, what do you say, guys? Are we still going hunting tomorrow? I think we should head out to Faro. Everyone says the wilderness out there is exceptional and that it’s filled with Dall sheep, moose, mountain caribou, bears, anything you want. They say you’ve got to be a real idiot if you come out of there empty-handed.”

“I have a better idea,” suggested Jacques. “What about going to Carcross? After all, they didn’t call it Caribou Crossing for nothing. And besides it’s a lot

closer; we could be there in less than an hour.”

The two men argued about where to go and they couldn’t agree. Finally Marcel came between them. He disapproved of hunting all together because he was a vegetarian. “Look, why don’t you just forget about it; hunting is a bloody and violent sport. Do you really want to go into the bush and kill some beautiful animal that’s wild and free? It’s not even fair game. And besides, the supermarket is full of meat.”

Claude couldn’t take Marcel seriously and he began to tease him: “What’s the matter with you, Marcel, are you getting soft on us?

Man has been hunting moose since the beginning of time, so why stop now?”

Then, “Oh, I get it; it’s that girlfriend of yours. What did she make you eat for dinner last night, lentil burgers or maybe tofu tortière? You sure like your women telling you what to do! Hah, hah, hah!”

Then Jacques joined in with a few choice words of his own and the two men couldn’t stop laughing.

Marcel preferred not to listen; he took a drink of beer and with-

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drew into himself. But they just wouldn’t let up, so finally he told them to shut up.

When several minutes passed Claude started up again, thinking about their trip.

“I can’t wait to go hunting. I love to be in the bush but the kill is what makes it hunting, beating the wild animal at its own game.

One good shot and it’s over!” Pretending to be holding a rifle he began shooting into the air, “Bang!

Bang! Bang!”

Early next morning, packing their gear into Claude’s pick-up truck, the three French guys started up the Mayo Road –- they would go to Faro. Marcel agreed to go along but only because his girlfriend was in Vancouver on business and he had nothing better to do. After about four hours of driving, coming to Carmacks, they turned east on Highway 4 and then traveled another couple of hours.

None of them had ever been to Faro before, a small but bustling mining town tucked away into the Tintina Valley. There were mountains all around and the wilderness couldn’t have been more pristine and beautiful. Home to the largest open-pit lead-zinc mine in Canada, trucks traveled non-stop from the mill, and carried ore concentrate to Whitehorse, where it was later taken by rail to Skagway, and then shipped south down the Pacific coast.

With a population of about two thousand, the houses were all prefabricated and dull, as if thrown together overnight. Stopping for a quick beer at one of the drinking establishments, the bartender there told the three French guys that directly east of town were

the best hunting grounds. He went on to say and very proudly: “Here in Faro we have one of the most densely concentrated wildlife regions, not only in the Yukon but in the entire country, maybe even in North America!”

The three French guys were really impressed, and Claude and Jacques couldn’t wait to get started. They went to the truck, and securing their guns and supplies, started along a well-trodden path.

They had food with them, warm clothing, and a tent big enough for the three of them. It was midSeptember and there was already snow on the ground. The day was cold and gray and it felt like winter.

Claude couldn’t wait to spot that first moose. He said all fired up: “I can already feel the adrenaline rushing to my head. To eat wild game -- there’s nothing like it. When I pull the trigger and hear that crash to the ground, that’s the ultimate high!”

Marcel looked at his friend and shook his head, “You and that rifle of yours -- it’s nothing but a phallic symbol to you.”

Then he swore at him in French, “Vas faire foutre a la vache!”

The three French guys kept to the path until it disappeared. Soon dense forest patches emerged and they found themselves in the heart of a raw, difficult wilderness. They climbed and climbed but gradually, and their feet forever hit upon soft, spongy lichen. High up on a ridge, in the distance they could see meadows and plateaus, winding rivers and clear blue lakes.

The panorama was breathtaking and everything looked as if it had just been created the day

before. Claude took out his binoculars to have a better look and then passed them on to Jacques, who in turn passed them on to Marcel. With the approach of evening the air grew colder and stiller and the sky became a leaden grey.

The hunters pitched their tent on a grassy meadow above a gurgling mountain stream. They then built a small fire and cooked their food. When darkness fell, they jumped into the tent and fell asleep, and they slept till morning. They all snored but Claude snored the loudest.

With the break of dawn the three French guys set out into the woods in the hopes of finding that moose. It was cloudy and a wet snow began to fall. Claude and Maurice both had rifles, while Marcel carried his camera.

TO BE CONTINUED...

Erma Odrach is an Ontariobased writer. “The Three French Guys and the Moose” is a true story, though fictionalized to some extent.

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Dan Mangan is Back in Town Serenading you with wisdom and tunes

D

an Mangan is almost as excited to see the Yukon again as Yukoners are to see him.

In 2010, Mangan played both the Frostbite and Dawson City music festivals and was impressed by the local cultural scene. He says, “it seems to me like there’s a really good music community up there, a really strong arts community. There’s a lot of support for the arts up there.”

In turn, Yukoners bought out Mangan’s upcoming show, on Friday, January 30, at the Yukon Arts Centre, in just four days.

In the five years since Yukon audiences have seen him, Mangan has grown as a songwriter, expanding from the acoustic folk of his album, Nice Nice Very Nice, to the more textured, atmospheric, eclectic sounds of Oh Fortune and especially his new album, Club Meds, recorded with his band, Blacksmith.

“As I’ve just kind of gotten older and spent a lot more time with different kinds of musicians and different kinds of music, it’s expanded my palate a little bit,” Mangan says of the way his songwriting has developed.

“I think what you do is take this old tradition and put your mark on it, and I think you do that with sonics as well.”

“You hope you’re not just copying anybody and you’re taking all the things that influenced you and putting them through your own kind of funnel or meat grinder.

Hopefully what comes out is honest and genuine and thoughtful and relevant.”

While his new sounds are bound tightly to the sound he and Blacksmith have created, Mangan will be performing in Whitehorse as a solo act. On rearranging his new

material for an acoustic treatment, he says, “In general, what you’re hoping is that the production, all the tricks to the song, won’t outshine the simplistic strength of the lyric and strength of the melody.

“I’ve been doing some press sessions where you go to a radio station and just pull out a guitar and play a song or two.

I’ve enjoyed doing these songs in a variety of ways.”

In addition to his sold out concert, Mangan will be presenting a workshop performance at the Gold Rush Town Hall.

The Artist’s Journey, based on an interview-style keynote he gave at BreakOut West, describes his journey from busking to winning two Juno awards. He says, “I don’t have any secrets or special tricks, in terms of ‘here’s how to make a career in music’, but I have made a tonne of mistakes and learned from them. I don’t even say this with any idea that I’ve arrived at some miraculous career. It’s still in process. I’m still figuring out what I’m doing.”

PHOTO: Norman Wong Mangan adds, “I remember all too closely what it feels like to be in a scenario where you feel like you’re making music and absolutely nobody cares. I can sort of commiserate or bring a perspective to people who are just starting out, and maybe even to people who have a career.

“And the other thing is I like to come to these things with the idea that I could learn something from the people that I’m meeting.”

Barry ‘Jack’ Jenkins keeps close tabs on the Yukon music scene. Contact him via editor@ whatsupyukon.com.

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The Road Frequently Traveled Yukon artist serves up paintings from the entire nation

Bauberger’s A show called Frances remembers the joie de vivre of Frances the dog

by Angela Szymczuk

Y

ukon artist Nicole Bauberger has decided to take on quite the challenge.

She is working on a project called Get Here From There, which will depict Canadian roads from one coast to the other.

Bauberger will be driving across the country, stopping along the way to paint scenes.

While some artists prefer to photograph and then paint, Bauberger plans to paint live, amidst nature.

“I feel the road is a common ground for Canadians, it is interesting, yet troubling at the same time,” she says.

Bauberger will be showcasing her collection in Abbotsford, B.C. in 2016.

She began the project in 2012.

The first portion was showcased at the Art Gallery of St. Albert, AB. The second viewing was at the Dawson Creek Public Gallery, B.C. in 2013.

This spring, Bauberger will be in St. John’s, Newfoundland scouting the roads. From there she will travel to Montreal.

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“I’m deeply involved in my art community here, and write and think about art and culture in the North as well as taking part in creating it.”

Currently, Bauberger is showcasing a collection called Frances at the Yukon Arts Centre Community Gallery from January 8 to 30.

The inspiration for these pieces comes from the artist’s dog, Fran-

ces. While Bauberger was on the road painting for her Get Here From There collection Frances was run over and killed. “ O r i g i n a l l y, Frances was supposed to take on the role of a guard dog, but her personality was too friendly. I ended up taking her. I think the relationship between women and dogs is always a special thing,” she says.

The artwork for Frances depicts that exclusive rela-

tionship.

For more information, visit, www.nicolebauberger.com.

Angela Szymczuk is a Whitehorse-based writer.

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

PHOTOS: courtesy of Nicole Bauberger

Bauberger’s River Beauty and other stories will appear at the North End Gallery in February. The painting was inspired by a trip to the Selkirk First Nation traditional territory ough, Ontario, Bauberger was lucky enough to work alongside artist David Bierk. Through this experience she developed many artistic skills, including encaustic art. This medium involves melting wax, creating a painting-like piece of art.

“Late at night in the Bierk art studio I began my first experiments with encaustic, using the

hot plate we used to make the rabbit skin glue.”

In 2001, during this opportunity, Bauberger began traveling to the Yukon in the summers. Becoming captivated by the wildlife and scenery, Bauberger made the Yukon her permanent home in 2003.

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Skookum Jim Friendship Center delivers annual show

by Angela Szymczuk

T

he dances are coming.

On January 31, Skookum Jim’s annual Folklore Show will be take place at the Yukon Arts Centre. The vibrant show will feature many First Nation dances and songs. Doris McLean, of Carcross/Tagish First Nation, is now the vice president of the friendship centre, but she was the program coordinator for 30 years.

She enjoys bringing the culture of First Nations to the people of Whitehorse.

The history of Skookum Jim goes back to the gold rush. Back then he went by the name of Keish. He got his nickname from to his massive strength (‘Skookum’, meaning strong). A member of the Tagish First Nations, he is often accredited for being one of the people to discover gold in the Yukon. Skookum died in 1916, but First Nations people want his legacy to live on.

In 1962, the Skookum Jim Friendship Center was built in Whitehorse, as a place for all First Nations people. In 1972, McLean became the program coordinator.

“I wanted aboriginal arts, crafts and culture to be shown, that’s part of the reason why the Folklore Show was created,” she says.

When McLean was busy organizing the show, she also spear-

pride and recognition. I am really glad that the Skookum Jim Centre was able to be a part of that,” she says.

McLean herself has also been part of the dances. She has performed in the Northwest Territories at the Northern Games, and in Edmonton at the Commonwealth Games. Through her years as program coordinator she oversaw 100s of kids perform. Now, her daughter Marilyn Jenson performs with the Dakhká Khwáan dancers.

Traditionally, the Folklore Show takes place during the Sourdough Rendezvous. Before the Yukon Arts Centre was created, the show would be held at different schools in Whitehorse.

Aboriginal dances are the centre point of the Folklore Show.

First Nation dance groups from the Yukon, Northwest Territories and even Alaska have come to perform throughout the years.

One of the most popular dances performed is the Grouse Dance.

It is performed by children, and depicts a love story. On January 31, this dance, among others, will be performed at the Folklore Show. “I wish everyone a happy, happy Sourdough Rendezvous, I hope everyone has a good time, and enjoys bringing back the old times. It’s a great way to bring people together and show support.”

For tickets, visit the Yukon Arts Centre box office.

PHOTO: Chris Nash

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Yukking It Up for a Cause Comics set to stand and deliver for prostate cancer awareness at Yukon Convention Centre

by Ken Bolton

K

atie-Ellen Humphries has one clear goal in mind this week when she makes her second trip to Whitehorse.

“Now that I’ve been up there and I know what’s going on, I think this is the year I try to get into the Snowshoe Shufflers,” the Vancouver comedian quips.

“I know they’re a tight-knit group, and I’m sure there’s some rehearsals and things that I’ve missed, but I have a lot of heart.”

Humphries is one of three comics who will perform at the Yukon Convention Centre this Thursday and Friday at a fundraiser sponsored by the local chapter of Ride for Dad. Since 2010, the volunteer organization has been raising money to support prostate cancer research and build public awareness of a male-specific disease many people feel uncomfortable discussing.

As anyone who has seen or heard Ride for Dad’s advertisements can attest, the national non-profit organization often employs humour to sell a serious message.

This is the second year the local group has augmented its annual June motorcycle ride through southern Yukon by hosting an evening with professional comics from the Yuk Yuk’s stable of touring performers.

“Last year, we had 260 seats available, and we weren’t really sure how it was going to go,” ad-

mits Leah Verishine, one of the event’s organizers and a founding member of Ride for Dad Yukon.

“As it turned out, we sold out of those tickets in 10 days. It blew us away.”

This year, instead of two comics, the group decided to book three and switch venues from the Coast High Country Inn to the convention centre.

“We have a capacity of 550 people over there, and we sold out the Thursday night this year in five days,” she adds.

Fortunately, all three performers were available for a second show the following night.

Besides Humphries, who will return as host, the roster includes comedy veteran John Beuhler and relative newcomer Garrett Quinton, also from Vancouver.

“Garret is going to be the feature act. He’s one of the top young talents in town, with kind of an off-kilter observational style,” Humphries says.

“He’s just so funny. He really tickles me.”

Humphries calls Beuhler “one of the best joke writers working today,” whose credits include working with the likes of Dennis Miller, Zach Galifinakis, Joan Rivers, Craig Ferguson and Brent Butt.

“John is definitely someone who has the ability to go after some pretty risqué topics, but because he is so funny, he can always leave you laughing no matter how

PHOTO: courtesy of Katie-Ellen Humphries

Vancouver comedian Katie-Ellen Humphries will host the second annual Ride for Dad comedy night at the Yukon Convention Centre this week

uncomfortable the subject matter may be,” Humphries says.

Before moving to Vancouver and teaming up with Yuk Yuks, Humphries developed her comic chops as a member of the Victoriabased Atomic Vaudeville troupe, whose shows Ride the Cyclone and Legoland have both played in Whitehorse.

Working with that company, she says, taught her a lot about not being too “precious” about her material.

“The audience is ultimately the final word on what isn’t funny. If

it’s not working, you’ve got to let it go, even if it’s something you think is really great,” she says.

“That was a wonderful lesson that I picked up from them, and it helped, because sometimes you might have a joke that you think is absolute genius, and it proves not to be the case.”

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Mon, Feb 2 Piano Lessons 3:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture

Wed, Feb 4 Dawson City Film Fest Selections 7:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art &

Wed, Feb 4 Adult Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre equipment provided if needed

Sun, Feb 1 Badminton Drop-in 11:30 AM Marsh Lake Community Association 660-4999 All welcome

Wed, Jan 28 Kindermusik 10:30 AM St Elias Convention Centre geared towards children ages 2-3 accompanied by an adult.

Thu, Jan 29 Environment Club 3:45 PM Del Van Gorder School

Wed, Feb 4 Dark Room Club 6:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture *paper available for purchase. For more information or to participate:please contact Rebekah at bekmiller1234@gmail.com

Wed, Feb 4 Badminton 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre For more information: gh_bad@live.ca

Sat, Jan 31 Tot Program 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Association

Haines Junction

Mon, Feb 2 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre

Wed, Feb 4 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout!

Wed, Feb 4 Kids in Action Store 3:00 PM Del Van Gorder School

Fri, Jan 30 Drop-in Basketball 7:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Association

Wed, Jan 28 Parent & Tot Story Time 11:00 AM Faro Community Library For Babies to age 4.

Stories & crafts will be provided

Thu, Jan 29 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Tue, Feb 3 Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School 867-993-2520 For more information email: getrealfit(at)me.com

Wed, Feb 4 Play Group 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@ faroyukon.ca

Wed, Jan 28 Faro Glee Club 1:00 PM Del Van Gorder School

Mon, Feb 2 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre

Tue, Feb 3 YEU Local Y026 (Klondike) monthly meeting 7:00 PM YTG Property management building

Wed, Feb 4 Parent & Tot Story Time 11:00 AM Faro Community Library For Babies to age 4.

Stories & crafts will be provided

Fri, Jan 30 Dinner at the Jackalope 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Association Reservations welcome. Steak/Rib Nights - last Friday of each month

Faro

Sun, Feb 1 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381

Mon, Feb 2 Dawson City Film Fest Selections 7:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture 993-5005 screen the short film submissions for the 2015 Dawson City International Short Film Festival. We want your opinion! Watch Them! Rate Them!

Wed, Feb 4 Faro Glee Club 1:00 PM Del Van Gorder School

Thu, Feb 5 Zumba 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Wed, Jan 28 Adult Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre equipment provided if needed

Mon, Feb 2 Hatha Yoga with Joanne VanNostrand 6:45 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture 867-993-5185 To confirm a scheduled class, email yogawithjoanne@ me.com, 24 hours in advance. Cancellations will be emailed to registered students in advance.

January 29, 2015

Fri, Jan 30 Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Program 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Fri, Jan 30 Archery 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Fri, Jan 30 Seniors Fitness class 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Sun, Feb 1 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Sun, Feb 1 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 Mon, Feb 2 Faro Glee Club 1:00 PM Del Van Gorder School Tue, Feb 3 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Tue, Feb 3 Faro Glee Club 1:00 PM Del Van Gorder School Tue, Feb 3 Faro Kettle Cafe 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Hosted by the Faro Youth Group.

Tue, Feb 3 Archery 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Tue, Feb 3 Tai Chi Faro 6:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre With Lucy Moreira, Free Drop In Meet at the Youth Lounge

Mon, Feb 2 Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, Feb 3 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, Feb 3 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall Wed, Feb 4 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, Feb 5 Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 AM Mun Ku Thu, Feb 5 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School

Hamlet of Mt. Lorne Wed, Jan 28 Kids Craft time 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Thu, Jan 29 Playgroup for parents 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083 Fri, Jan 30 Learning Lions - Homeschoolers Get Together 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083

Wed, Feb 4 Waste Mgnt Society Meeting 7:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Association Wed, Feb 4 Beginner Bellydance lessons Marsh Lake Community Association 335-9625 followed by hot apple cider and refreshments.

Thu, Jan 29 Youth Ice Hockey 5:30 PM Mayo Hockey Arena 996-2317 youth hockey Thu, Jan 29 Draw curling night 7:00 PM Mayo Hockey Arena 996-2317 Draw curling Thu, Jan 29 Ice Hockey 8:00 PM Mayo Hockey Arena 996-2317 hockey Fri, Jan 30 Elementary drop in gym night 5:00 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 drop in gym night Fri, Jan 30 Dinner and a movie night 5:00 PM Mayo Community Centre 996-2317 dinner and a movie night Fri, Jan 30 High School drop in gym night 8:30 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 drop in gym night for high school kids Sun, Feb 1 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Mon, Feb 2 Yoga in Mayo 7:00 PM Mayo Community Centre Yoga in the Mayo community hall, every Monday in the summer.

Tue, Feb 3 Boys’ basketball practice 12:00 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 Come play basketball over lunch!

Tue, Feb 3 Youth Ice Hockey 5:30 PM Mayo Hockey Arena 996-2317 youth hockey

Sat, Jan 31 Swing Dance Yukon 7:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre SDY invades Lorne Mountain Community Association, with live swing music, dance instruction and encouragement.

Tue, Feb 3 Under 12 Kung Fu 6:30 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 junior martial arts

Wed, Feb 4 Kids Craft time 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre

Tue, Feb 3 Ice Hockey 8:00 PM Mayo Hockey Arena 996-2317 hockey

Thu, Feb 5 Playgroup for parents 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083

Tue, Feb 3 Kung Fu for teens and adults 8:30 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 martial arts for teens and adults

Marsh Lake

Wed, Feb 4 Soccer K to Grade 3 12:00 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 School Gym

Wed, Jan 28 Adult Basic Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Association Wed, Jan 28 Beginner Bellydance lessons Marsh Lake Community Association 335-9625 followed by hot apple cider and refreshments.

Tue, Feb 3 Drop in badminton 7:00 PM Mayo Community Centre 996-2317 drop in badminton

Wed, Feb 4 Drop in Basketball 7:00 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 Mayo School Gym Wed, Feb 4 Drop in Volleyball 8:00 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 Drop in volleyball

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Thu, Feb 5 Youth Ice Hockey 5:30 PM Mayo Hockey Arena 996-2317 youth hockey

Thu, Jan 29 Watson Lake: Zumba 8:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre

Wed, Feb 4 Stretch & Breate with Jeanne 5:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre

Thu, Feb 5 Draw curling night 7:00 PM Mayo Hockey Arena 996-2317 Draw curling

Sat, Jan 31 Watson Lake: Hot Yoga 6:30 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre

Thu, Feb 5 Breathing with Rain 10:15 AM Skagway Recreation Centre

Thu, Feb 5 Ice Hockey 8:00 PM Mayo Hockey Arena 996-2317 hockey

Sat, Jan 31 Saturday Night Social 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre

Thu, Feb 5 SR weights with Rain 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre

Old Crow

Sun, Feb 1 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932

Thu, Feb 5 Spinning with Emily 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre

Thu, Jan 29 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center

Mon, Feb 2 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Sun, Feb 1 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Lukes Church 867-993-5381 Mon, Feb 2 Volleyball & Floor Hockey Night 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Saniz 966-3238 Thu, Feb 5 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center

Tagish All events held at the Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 or 399-3407 Wed, Jan 28 Library and Treasures Thrift Shop 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre

Community Events continued...

Wed, Jan 28 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed, Jan 28 Cruizers Concession Coffee & Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Thu, Jan 29 Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre 399-3407 Sat, Jan 31 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Mon, Feb 2 Carcross /Tagish Renewable Resources Council Meeting 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Tue, Feb 3 Stay Get Fit 5:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3407 Wed, Feb 4 Library and Treasures Thrift Shop 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Feb 4 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418

Thu, Feb 5 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Skagway

Fri, Jan 30 Golden Horn Judo 3:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary

Thu, Feb 5 Savaté (French Kick Boxing) 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo 335-4500

Wed, Jan 28 Back/Hip Yoga & Myofascial release 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre

Fri, Jan 30 Drop In Badminton 7:00 PM Takhini Elementary School Newcomers are welcome For more information: birdiebash@gmail.com

Fri, Feb 6 Hand to Hand - Level 1 (lunch class) with Gael 11:30 AM Aikido Yukon Dojo

Wed, Jan 28 TRX w/Abby 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jan 28 Spinning w/Cindy 5:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jan 28 Stretch & Breate with Jeanne 5:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jan 28 Spinning with Katherine 8:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jan 29 Breathing with Rain 10:15 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jan 29 SR weights with Rain 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jan 29 Spinning with Emily 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jan 29 Zumba with Tabitha 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre

Fri, Jan 30 Spinning with Katherine 8:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre

Wed, Jan 28 Archery 3:30 PM Teslin School

Sat, Jan 31 Spinning w/Cindy 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun, Feb 1 Piano Sundays 1:00 PM Skagway Public Library Come to the library to listen or play...its the one time you won’t be shushed for making noise!

Sun, Feb 1 TRX w/Abby 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Feb 2 Spinning w/Cindy 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre

Wed, Feb 4 Archery 3:30 PM Teslin School

Mon, Feb 2 Spinning with Emily 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre

Thu, Feb 5 Youth Badminton 3:30 PM Teslin School

Tue, Feb 3 Breathing with Rain 10:15 AM Skagway Recreation Centre

Watson Lake

Tue, Feb 3 SR weights with Rain 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre

Thu, Jan 29 Girls Night Youth group 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre

Wed, Feb 4 Badminton 7:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary For more information: gh_bad@ live.ca

Fri, Jan 30 Hand to Hand - Level 1 (lunch class) with Gael 11:30 AM Aikido Yukon Dojo

Wed, Jan 28 Card Games for Seniors 1:00 PM Teslin Seniors Complex

Thu, Jan 29 Watson Lake: Hot Yoga 6:30 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre

Thu, Jan 29 Velocity range practice 4:00 PM Biathlon Range

Thu, Feb 5 Watson Lake: Zumba 8:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre

Fri, Jan 30 SPIN/Yoga w/Courtney 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre

Thu, Jan 29 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Active Interest Listings

Thu, Feb 5 Yukon Quest: Start Banquet 5:00 PM Coast High Country Inn Come out to enjoy a great meal and salute the mushers before they leave on 32nd Yukon Quest.

Teslin

Wed, Feb 4 Card Games for Seniors 1:00 PM Teslin Seniors Complex

Wed, Feb 4 Youth Gymnastics Drop In 7:30 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club

Thu, Jan 29 Snowshoe Series 6:00 PM Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre 633-5671

Fri, Jan 30 Gentle Yoga w/Jasmine 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre

Tue, Feb 3 Youth Badminton 3:30 PM Teslin School

Wed, Feb 4 Staff/Jo with Gael 7:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo

Thu, Feb 5 Girls Night Youth group 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre

Thu, Feb 5 Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre 399-3407

Mon, Feb 2 Archery 3:30 PM Teslin School

Wed, Feb 4 Drop In Badminton 7:00 PM Takhini Elementary School Newcomers are welcome For more information: birdiebash@ gmail.com

Thu, Jan 29 Savaté (French Kick Boxing) 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo 335-4500

Wed, Feb 4 Cruizers Concession Coffee & Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre

Sun, Feb 1 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Teslin Rec Center

Wed, Feb 4 Yukon Quest: Meet the Mushers 6:30 PM Mt McIntyre Rec Centre (Ski Chalet) Free event to everyone, meet the mushers and talk to them about the race.

Thu, Feb 5 Watson Lake: Hot Yoga 6:30 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre

Thu, Jan 29 Mat & Stick Pilates With Katherine 8:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate Mat series using a variety of props to create long, lean muscles

Thu, Jan 29 Youth Badminton 3:30 PM Teslin School

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Sat, Jan 31 GMLC Invitational 11:00 AM Biathlon Range

Thu, Feb 5 Velocity range practice 4:00 PM Biathlon Range

Fri, Feb 6 Golden Horn Judo 3:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary

Sun, Feb 1 Velocity Range Practice 1:00 PM Biathlon Range

Fri, Feb 6 Drop In Badminton 7:00 PM Takhini Elementary School Newcomers are welcome For more information: birdiebash@gmail.com

Sun, Feb 1 Grizzly Bears condensed 1:30 PM Biathlon Range

Fri, Feb 6 Cadet Regional champs Biathlon Range

Sun, Feb 1 Yukon Quest: Dignitaries Race 10:00 AM Shipyards Park Our Premier, MP and Mayor along with other dignitaries to participate in a short fun race

Sun, Feb 8 Velocity Range Practice 1:00 PM Biathlon Range

Sun, Feb 1 Free Mushing Rides at Shipyards Park 10:00 AM Shipyards Park- a chance to try a dog mushing ride. (Weather Permitting) Sun, Feb 1 Dog Powered Sports Association Race Takhini Hotsprings Sun, Feb 1 Ultimate Frisbee 5:30 PM Canada Games Centre 668-6517 Come out and play some frisbee. All levels are welcome.

Sun, Feb 1 Drop In Badminton 7:00 PM Takhini Elementary School Newcomers are welcome For more information: birdiebash@gmail.com Sun, Feb 1 Badminton 7:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary For more information: gh_bad@ live.ca

Sun, Feb 8 Black Bears 1:30 PM Biathlon Range Sun, Feb 8 Grizzly Bears condensed 1:30 PM Biathlon Range Sun, Feb 8 Yukon Arctic Ultra Shipyards Park +49 (0) 8821 9436061 Sun, Feb 8 Ultimate Frisbee 5:30 PM Canada Games Centre 668-6517 Come out and play some frisbee. All levels are welcome.

Sun, Feb 8 Drop In Badminton 7:00 PM Takhini Elementary School Newcomers are welcome For more information: birdiebash@gmail.com Sun, Feb 8 Badminton 7:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary For more information: gh_bad@ live.ca

Sun, Feb 1 Quest Fest Week Shipyards Park.

Celebrate before the official start of the race.

Wellness Listings

Mon, Feb 2 High Velocity Range Practice 4:00 PM Biathlon Range

Fri, Jan 9 Exploring Yoga 10:30 AM White Swan Sanctuary

Mon, Feb 2 Hand to Hand - Level 1&2 with Gael 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo

Wed, Jan 28 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children

Mon, Feb 2 Sword/Bokken with Gael 7:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Mon, Feb 2 Yukon Roller Girls Team Practice 7:00 PM Elija Smith Elementary School 30 minutes off skate work followed by Skills and Drills Tue, Feb 3 Velocity ski practice: Mt Mac 4:30 PM Biathlon Range Tue, Feb 3 Golden Horn Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Terice 668-6631

Tue, Feb 3 Spinning with Tom 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre

Wed, Feb 4 Lunchtime Yoga 12:10 PM Shanti Yoga 867-456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcome

Wed, Feb 4 Back/Hip Yoga & Myofascial release 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre

Wed, Feb 4 Adult Biathlon 5:30 PM Biathlon Range

Wed, Feb 4 Spinning w/Cindy 5:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre

Wed, Feb 4 Hand to Hand - Level 2&3 with Gael 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo

Wed, Jan 28 Lunchtime Yoga 12:10 PM Shanti Yoga 867-456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcome Wed, Jan 28 Whitehorse Weight Watchers 4:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration.

Fri, Jan 30 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank 334-9317 Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children Sat, Jan 31 Whitehorse Weight Watchers 8:30 AM Whitehorse United Church Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration.

Mon, Feb 2 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank 334-9317 Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children

Tue, Feb 3 Golden Horn Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Terice 668-6631 Wed, Feb 4 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed, Feb 4 Lunchtime Yoga 12:10 PM Shanti Yoga 867-456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcome Wed, Feb 4 Whitehorse Weight Watchers 4:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration.

Fri, Feb 6 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank 334-9317 Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children Sat, Feb 7 Whitehorse Weight Watchers 8:30 AM Whitehorse United Church Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration.

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. Happy Destiny Young Peoples Group 6:00 PM B.Y.T.E. 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 (CM, NS) 8:00 PM Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Saturday Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM DETOX Bldg 6118-6th Women’s Meeting (CM, NS) 2:30 PM Whitehorse General Hospital (across from emergency) Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting (OM, NS) 7:00 PM Hospital boardroom Sunday Sunshine Group (OM, NS) 1:00 PM DETOX Bldg 6118-6th Marble Group (OM, NS) 7:00 PM Hospital boardroom Monday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Tuesday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Ugly Duckling Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Juste Pour Aujourd’hui (OM, NS) 7:00 PM 4141B 4th Ave.

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Highlights Intermediate Sketch Up Learn about textures, shape tools, boolean tools, layering and other functions in SketchUp

Klondike Institute of Art and Culture DCAS MEMBERS EXHIBITION

January 29 – February 28, 2015 At the Odd Gallery Opening Reception, January 29 at 7:30pm

STUDENT EXHIBITION YOUTH ART ENRICHMENT

January 9 – 30, 2015 At Robert Service School CAMERA OBSCURA FESTIVAL If you wish to be informed about the upcoming Midnight Sun Camera Obscura Festival, being held in Dawson

June 17 to 22, 2015,

the website is now on line. www.midnightsuncameraobscura.com

Tel: (867) 993-5005 Fax: (867) 993-5838 Website: www.kiac.ca

Boys and Girls Club of Whitehorse

January 29 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cost $30

Free Drop-In Youth Centre

Intro to Adobe Design Software with a focus on InDesign

for kids ages 11 to 18 Wednesday to Saturday, 3 to 9 pm.

Supper served daily at 6:00 Gratuit

Yukon

Business Forum

Histoires, comptines, chansons et bricolage

February 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cost $20

www.yukonstruct.com info@yukonstruct.com 135 Industrial Rd. Open : Tues-Sun 11am - 9pm

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS: Exhibi�ons

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

FOCUS GALLERY ARTFUL EVOLUTION >> in the Hougen Heritage Gallery: Exhibi�on closes December 1st, 2012

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EVENINGS

KNITTING CIRCLE

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Movies, Board Games, music and more.

Kaylee LIshner. (Starts Sep 19)

A Yukon Snapshot: photos and home movies 1946-1978 by Rolf Hougen Runs: November – February

OPEN STUDIO SESSIONS (14+) CERAMIC OPEN STUDIO

TEEN DROP-IN

WEEKDAY AFTERNOONS 1:30 - 3 PM

Teens and Adults all welcome By donation for supplies, coffee.

No experience required. (starts week of Sept 15) MON: MUSIC CIRCLE

Singing and Drumming Tues and Thurs: Cards/Games Drop in...bring a friend or two, enjoy a game of cards TUES: KNITTING CIRCLE

Group may contract knitting teachers for projects - costs tbd 13 sessions (starts Sep 16)

Every Sunday except long weekends From 2:30-6 pm $5/hr paid to Studio Tech

FRI: QUILT/NEEDLEWORK CIRCLE

PAINTING OPEN STUDIO

By donation for supplies, coffee Click here for more detail Saturdays 10 am - 4pm

With Neil Graham 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month; From 7-9 pm $10 per session

LIFE DRAWING OPEN STUDIO

with Neil Graham 4th Friday of every month From 7-9 pm $10 per session Programs Arts Underground / Yukon Art Society 867-667-4080 ext 22

Call 668-4477

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“Splintered Craft” Art Space Now Open

by Nicole Bauberger

T

he Skookum Jim Friendship Centre is providing wellknown Yukon artist Joseph Tisiga with a chance to undertake an exciting project that’s close to his heart.

Splintered Craft, a drop-in art studio for youth, is now open in Yukon Plaza across from Tags, at 4230 4th Avenue. But get in there soon; its current funding only lasts till March 31, 2015.

Splintered Craft aims to enrich life for people between 16 and 25 years of age, but anyone who’d like to come by and become part of the art community is welcome.

Tisiga, the supervisor of the emergency youth shelter at Skookum Jim, mostly coordinates the staff and space for that shelter, which provides beds for young people aged 17 to 24, who need a place for the night.

He’s also the acting coordinator for Splintered Craft.

Its genesis is a story about seizing opportunities within short timelines.

Marney Paradis, the executive director of Skookum Jim, found a call for submissions from the B.C. Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, and put it out to her coordinators. Tisiga recalls her saying: “If anyone’s interested, go for it.”

Tisiga responded. He applied in early December. He leapt at the chance to do so -- he had wanted to put together a youth art space for a long time, so he had the vision. He had a week to figure out budgets, get the proposal reviewed by board members, and coordinate partnerships with other organizations in town, including the Northern Cultural Expressions Society, the Boys and Girls Club, YuKonstruct, and Many Rivers.

This wasn’t so hard — everyone was really excited about it.

“I knew the turnaround was fast, but I thought, it’s worth taking a shot,” he says.

Tisiga figures he operates better under pressure. Having put together grant applications for his own art projects at the last minute, he knew how to imagine a project in an abstract way with-

out having the physical elements present yet. For art grant applications, you have to “tell them what the work is before you make it.”

Writing a grant includes telling enough of a story that the jurors can imagine it, about something whose details you will figure out along the way.

He found out on December 19 that his vision was a go.

Tisiga aims to create the atmosphere and resources for people to come in and try out art projects, including older people and families as well as his target 16-to-25 urban demographic.

“If they don’t have experience, or if they don’t have space, hopefully in the creation of that environment, people will acquire some new skills, broaden awareness of their own skills and what they’re capable of, in their own time,” he says.

Splintered Craft offers an alternative space for young people to come in, hang out, and avoid partying.

“It’s my personal opinion we need more going on for that demographic of youth who may not have a lot of spaces to hang out in and so get hooked into drinking and substance use; we need a space to go and be collective and not get into that whole darker side of socializing.”

A “youth-led philosophy” will shape programming in the space.

Tisiga hopes to bring in artists to teach young people art forms that interest them. Staff will facilitate youth art projects, bringing in materials and mentors as is useful. “We’ll have to see what that actually looks like — that’s the philosophy — we have to discover the reality.”

Tisiga has hired Jona Barr, who plays in the band Old Cabin, and Aimée Dawn Robinson, who was a co-organizer for Nuit Blanche last summer.

Tisiga believes that having a personal art practice is “stabilizing”, whether or not it becomes part of a person’s career. Tisiga is a new dad —- his son Novak was born eight months ago.

“Next to becoming a father, art

PHOTO: Rick Massie

Heather Callaghan paints at Splintered Craft

making is one of the most impactful things I’ve ever been a part of.”

While current funding will only support the space until March 31, Tisiga hopes that if it’s successful he can keep it going somehow.

Doors opened Monday, January 19. When we spoke, the space

was still in “setup mode”, and Tisiga planned to work through the weekend to have things ready.

Splintered Craft is open Monday to Friday from noon to 8 p.m. At the time of the interview, Saturday hours were still to be determined, with Tisiga hoping for a later closing time.

To find out more, and how you can be part of Splintered Craft, visit the space, or look for its Facebook page. Also keep an eye out for an open house mid-February.

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

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