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joined the What’s Up Yukon editorial team in late September 2012 and the first edition with my name on the masthead was issue #300, dated October 4, 2012.

What followed were 33 months of continual employment, bringing me up to this issue, #436. This unbroken string of paycheques from the same outfit breaks my previous personal best by 21 months.

But alas, #436 is my penultimate issue as the editor of our weekly arts and recreation newspaper.

It’s been an incredible run. Right now it is difficult to comprehend the amount I have learned about both being a writer and an editor, but in the weeks and months to come I suspect I will begin to gain perspective on my professional growth.

What’s more easy to understand is the amount I have learned about my hometown, Whitehorse, and the Yukon as a whole.

I have learned that 284 species of birds have been recorded in the Yukon, that the “moose” building on Second Avenue is the most photographed structure in town, that the Whitehorse Big Band was formed in 1990, that Stephen and Rob Dunbar-Edge were the first gay couple to legally marry in the Yukon, that Honda Civics hold a lot of old newspapers, that Claire Ness will never be a lawyer, that the CIBC building in Dawson City was erected in 1901, that Whitehorse is a good town for pirates, that Michelle Emslie and I went to the same university, that there are a lot of good DVDs in the local library, that begonias can be used in pesto, that Matt Waugh and Stu Van Bibber know how to brew beer, that Alice and Arthur John got married in 1935, that Nicole Edwards dreamed of doing a duet with Kermit the Frog, that in 1963 over $160,000 of ore was stolen from a Yukon silver mine, that Ryan Dorward invented beer hockey, that Alex Van Bibber was a pretty good coffee date, that consuming wine while making moose stew is a Christmas necessity, that

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The cover of my first issue as part of the editorial staff — October 4, 2012 Yukoners take garage sales really seriously, that the John Tizya Centre in Old Crow is home to the oldest Whitefish fossil in North America, that Ken Bolton likes scotch, that Da Kų Nän Ts’étthèt means “Our House is Waking up the Land”, that Pascal St-Laurent and Marie-Maude Allard of the band Soire de Semaine moved to the Yukon a few days apart in 2003, and that a dingle bom is some sort of campfire cooking device — to name a small fraction of my acquired knowledge.

I’ve also learned that when someone asks what you do for a living, it’s kind of badass to casually answer, “I’m the editor of What’s Up Yukon, the local entertainment magazine.”

However, while I have immensely enjoyed my time here, in recent months it has become harder to ignore some of my other writing projects, which have sat patiently on the backburner for long enough.

I would like to extend my gratitude to Tammy and Mark Beese, who invited me to join their team back in September 2012, as well as my editorial co-workers — first Tamara Neely and then Meagan Deuling — who have made my job so fun and rewarding. And, of course, photographer Rick Massie and layout wizard Lesley Ord deserve huge thanks-yous too.

I wish What’s Up Yukon future success and am confident it will continue to thrive.

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July 9, 2015

The Condiment that Some Take For Granted, and that Others are Really Into

by Meagan Deuling

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ustard.

It calls to mind sausages, one side of the inside of a sandwich (the meat side), pretzels, Dijon, grainy, spicy, Germany, France, omnipresent condiment, pestle and mortar, seeds, curry, and for some reason, fine beer.

But Saskatchewan?

No. Roslyn Woodcock recently learned that 90 per cent of the world’s mustard is grown in Canada, and of that, 75 per cent is grown in Saskatchewan.

Mind you, that doesn’t mean the mustard is processed in Saskatchewan; in a very Canadian fashion, the raw product is exported to factories all over the world for value to be added. Woodcock says she could only find four major condiment makers in Canada; there are smaller, artisanal ones, she is sure, but she couldn’t find a list of them.

Woodcock is “just on the board” at the Potluck Food Coop in Whitehorse, and is organizing the first food-tasting event in what the co-op plans to make into a series.

The first one will feature mustard, on July 15.

There will be 10 mustards available to sample and 40 available to buy. Miche Genest will be making “boreal” mustard (infused with northern ingredients); Mary-El Kerr will be making pretzels (“the soft kind,” clarifies Woodcock).

Chris Wearmouth will be demonstrating how to make mustard.

Kozlik’s and Mrs. McGarrigle’s mustards are produced in Canada

PHOTO: Dion Zdunic Visitors can take home mustard seeds to try making their own.

Woodcock doesn’t know how it’s done. It has to do with grinding the seeds and adding things. Volunteers will be there to tell visitors about the mustard. There will be drinks (non-alcoholic). One local farm makes mustard — Aurora Mountain Farm. Its mustard will be there.

A new local salt producer, Left Shoulder Salt, will also be there.

It sells flavoured salt crystals.

Mustards from two other Canadian producers will be featured — Kozlik’s and Mrs. McGarrigle’s.

Food will be for sale — grain and produce. Farmers will be there.

“People like to meet farmers,” says Woodcock.

“It’s a fun event.”

She means it’s not meant to promote the Potluck Food Co-op.

But she says one of the ideas behind hosting a food series is to get more people into the storefront, to make them realize they can go

there to buy food. They don’t have to be members. But the co-op is always trying to get new members. Woodcock mentions that it’s a good time to join the co-op; it costs $250 to join, but members can currently enter into a draw to win $250 worth of coupons. The draw date is July 15.

That’s the same date as the mustard tasting, which is, finally, “all about the mustard.”

Woodcock is from Saskatchewan. She’s guessing that’s why she’s into mustard.

“A lot of people are excited about mustard. Weirdly. It’s just a condiment. I don’t know if that many people get excited about ketchup,” she says.

Woodcock is referring to the excitement generated since the co-op started advertising the event.

She says mustard is really good for you, and that the greens are edible. But she doesn’t know why it’s so popular.

The Potluck Food Co-op is at 5133 Fifth Avenue. The event — Sweet, Savoury, and Spicy: A Free Sampling of Handmade Canadian Mustards — runs from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on July 15.

Meagan Deuling is the assistant editor. Contact her at meagan@ whatsupyukon.com.

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Song Crafting at Historic Fort Selkirk

by Denise L. Norman “It will be a special week in a very special place. Lots of one-onone time with mentors and lots of cowriting,” says singersongwriter Kim Beggs.

That special place is Fort Selkirk, on the Yukon River, about half way between Whitehorse and Dawson City.

Kim Beggs’ first trip to Fort Selkirk was in the summer of 1999.

“I love Fort Selkirk.

I go there as much as I can,” she says.

This summer, she is hosting a weeklong song-crafting workshop from Monday, July 13 to Sunday, July 19 at Fort Selkirk.

Adult emerging songwriters will gather with a group of mentors to write, learn, and share their skill with river travellers stopping in for the night.

Fort Selkirk, a Yukon historic site, has a long history as a gathering place for both First Nations people and those of other cultures who arrived in the Yukon over the last two centuries. For the participants of the workshop it is a 431 km downriver paddle from Whitehorse, or a half-day, 38 km paddle from Minto Landing, the closest upriver launch site.

The less adventurous will catch a motorboat to and from the site from Pelly River Ranch Farm.

Once there, it will be a week of relaxing, learning from national and internationally recognized songwriters, and writing songs — all in a peaceful setting with no road access, no internet, and no cell phone service.

The workshop is set up so that participants have daily time with each of three experienced songwriters. Along with co-ordinating the workshop, Kim Beggs, who has been writing songs for over a decade and is preparing to record her fifth solo album, is one of the mentors.

Ed Peekeekoot, a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter and storyteller from the Ahtahkakoop Cree First Nation in Saskatchewan, is the second. Peekeekoot, now living in Carcross, is also working on his fifth album and has had his work nominated at the BC Country Music Awards and the Aboriginal People’s Choice Music Awards.

The third mentor is Dana Sipos; a musician originally from Yellow-

enrolled participants.

The public is welcome to listen to daily presentations and there will be campfire singing each night. River travellers who have a little extra cash or something interesting to trade might even find CDs for sale.

If you are not a river traveller, you can visit Fort Selkirk on Parks Day, July 18, when the Selkirk First Nation and the Yukon Government Historic Sites branch will collaborate from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to provide the public with a free boat ride and a self-guided tour of the Fort Selkirk Historic Site. The Selkirk Spirit Dancers will be performing and workPHOTO: Kim Beggs shop participants will showcase their new works. The Filmmaker Lulu Keating in front public is asked to pre-register for of St. Francis Xavier Roman these events by calling 667-5386.

The registration deadline for Catholic Church in Fort Selkirk the workshop has passed; however, if this is exactly what you knife that The Bluegrass Situation have been waiting for, contact Kim Beggs immediately at 334says “is going to be huge”.

Guest speakers Frederick John- 8696 to see if late registration can ny, known as “the piano man from be accepted.

Pelly” and Nicole Baugerger, an established visual artist, poet, Denise L. Norman is a Yukon and emerging songwriter herself, based writer and adventurer. will also be on hand to share their She may be contacted at experiences and skills. editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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HARD LUCK STORIES Allan Benjamin , Old Crow, Yukon

I’VE HEARD THEM ALL SOME ARE PRETTY TALL. SOME ARE AS TALL AS A GIRAFFE AND THEY’LL MAKE YOU LAUGH. THEIR STORIES ARE SO FUNNY BUT YOU KNOW THEY WANT MONEY. I KNOW I’M WISE AN’ I DON’T LIKE LIES. THEY’LL PUT YOU IN A GOOD MOOD BUT SOME OF THEM ARE RUDE. I’VE BEEN DOWN THAT ROAD BEFORE AND I ONLY MADE MYSELF POOR. THEIR STORIES ARE HARD LUCK THEN THEY’LL BUM FOR A BUCK.

YOU ALWAYS WORK BUT THEY’LL CALL YOU A JERK. IF YOU DON’T THEM SPARE CHANGE THEY’LL THINK YOU’RE STRANGE. YOU WONDER WHO’S DUMB WHEN YOU MEET A BUM. MONEY DOESN’T COME FREE ‘CAUSE IT DOESN’T GROW ON A TREE. YOU’RE FORCED TO GIVE THEM A DOLLAR ‘CAUSE THEY DON’T WANT ANYTHING SMALLER. THEN THEY’LL MAKE YOU POOR.

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Looking for direction in today’s market?

A Klondike Korner with Dan Davidson

What to do When the Lights Go Out Dawson’s YEC plant: The Yukon Energy plant on Fifth Avenue is Dawson’s reliable backup power source when the hydro transmission line fails

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y bedside radio screamed this morning. It had gone off with all the other powered devices in the house at about 8:20, putting an end to thoughts of having an immediate shower and getting on with the day. None of our bathrooms have windows and showering in the dark could lead to one of those nasty bathroom accidents those late night commercials warn us about.

The loss of power was spectacular. Lights dimmed, fluttered, surged to unnatural brightness, and then went dark.

Later, Yukon Energy’s Janet Patterson posted a note to the media. The blackout affected Dawson, Faro, Ross River, Carmacks, Pelly Crossing, and Stewart Crossing. Here and in Faro we were back online by 8:40, with other places following within eight minutes. “[The] cause of the outage was a raven in our Faro substation.”

My goodness, that brought back memories.

If my memory serves cor-

rectly, in the early 1980s that Faro substation was taken offline by a squirrel that totally fried a transformer, turned half its body to charcoal, and left the town dependent on various unreliable strategies during that winter.

My classroom was on the innerring of rooms at Del Van Gorder School and was windowless, so there wasn’t a lot we could do in the dark. Since I was helping one or two students learn to play the guitar after class I had one of mine at school, so I broke it out and we sang folk songs for the half-hour or less that it took the lights to come back on. It was more fun than sitting in the dark trying vainly to carry on with English lessons no one could see.

Power always seems to be restored with a touch of uncertainty in the lighting — a bit of a flicker before it’s fully engaged, not unlike lighting the altar candles at church. This morning there was a bit of that, then what seemed to be an extra luminosity. That’s when the bedside radio kicked in with a screech and then died be-

fore picking up The Current — pardon the pun — and getting on with the morning.

On my way to the downstairs shower I reset all the kitchen devices that had timers, and gave thanks that none of them had been burned out by returning power. That used to happen to a lot of people’s microwaves back in our Faro days.

Then the power went out again this afternoon, at 2:20, while I was washing the breakfast and lunch dishes — a task I was able to complete with the available light.

The fridge started working again just as I was finishing up. Like the earlier one, it lasted about 20 minutes.

Patterson just emailed to tell me it was only Dawson this time, although the glitch was in Mayo.

They had to reset “the brain” there in order to get the Mayo B units to work properly.

Now, of course, I have to go reset those clocks again.

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

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So, what can you do to help your investments keep on working all year long, year in and year out? Here are a few suggestions: • Don’t chase after “hot” investments. Many times, you will hear about a “hot” investment, usually a stock. However, by the time you hear about such an investment, it may already be cooling off.

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Sat, Jul 11 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat, Jul 11 Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Sun, Jul 12 Ragtime with Grant Simpson 5:30 PM Coast High Country Inn Sun, Jul 12 Fraser Canyon 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Mon, Jul 13 Arts in the Park -Michael Feuerstack 12:00 PM LePage Park Come and listen to some awesome live music!

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Wed, Jul 15 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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Tue, Jul 14 Knee High Nature #4 10:30 AM Middle McIntyre Creek (867) 667-8291 Bring Wed, Jul 8 Artist Demo Days: Lena White your youngsters out for a different nature3:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre Free talks & based activity each week. demonstrations with local artists Tue, Jul 14 Summer Fun for Kids! (4-5 Until Fri, Jul 10 Arts in the Park - Jessica Year Olds) 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Vellenga 12:00 PM LePage Park Library 667-5239 This program is designed Thu, Jul 9 Art Tasters - Create Your Own to help children develop a love of stories and Piece of Yukon Memory! 1:30 PM Yukon reading during the summer. A variety of free, Artists at Work Gallery Each week a new exciting activities will be offered! Please call medium workshop with two artist to help or email to register as space is limited. guide the way.

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Tue, Jul 14 Wandering for Wolves 6:30 PM Wed, Jul 15 Artist Demo Days: Weaving Takhini Arena (867) 667-8291 Join the Wolf with YAC staff 3:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre Management Program Coordinator, Peter Free talks & demonstrations with local artists Knamiller, for an evening of wolf discovery Wed, Jul 15 Chilkoot Trail Artist Residency Wed, Jul 15 Summer Fun for Kids! (6-8 Art Talk: Kevin Curry 5:30 PM The Old Year Olds) 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Fire Hall Kevin Curry is from Tallahassee, Library 667-5239 This program is designed Florida and is currently an Assistant Teaching to help children develop a love of stories and Professor at Florida State University, where reading during the summer. A variety of free, he teaches Digital Foundations, Sculpture exciting activities will be offered! Please call and Public Art & Architectural Art courses. or email to register as space is limited.

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Thu, Jul 9 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop Wed, Jul 15 FREE Activity Night 5:30 PM Wed, Jul 15 - Sun, Jul 19 Arts Upfront In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child Festival Whitehorse waterfront wharf 2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls and have fun with many different activities Celebrate Yukon art by engaging people with Club. happening every week! our vibrant arts community through an open Thu, Jul 9 Animal Crackers 4:30 PM Thu, Jul 16 Summer Fun for Kids! (8-12 gallery, workshops, demonstrations, and live MacBride Museum Explore MacBride Year Olds) 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public entertainment.

Museum’s animal gallery with one of our Library 667-5239 This program is designed Until August 1 Reflections Yukon Art Society knowledgeable interpreters and play Who to help children develop a love of stories and Members Arts Underground Dung It? reading during the summer. A variety of free, Until Sat, Aug 29 Found, Forged and Fused Fri, Jul 10 Young Explorer’s Preschool exciting activities will be offered! Please call Yukon Arts Centre A survey of handmade Program 10:00 AM MacBride Museum 867- or email to register as space is limited. works from the Yukon Permanent Art 667-2709, ext.3 parents and children explore Thu, Jul 16 Boys and Girls Club Youth Collection. the animal gallery together. Play games, Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) Until Sat, Aug 29 Arctic Adaptations: Thu, Jul 9 Whitehorse: Fireweed create crafts, read stories and sing songs.

393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Nunavut at 15 Yukon Arts Centre explores community Market 3:00 PM Shipyards Park Fri, Jul 10 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop Girls Club. innovative architectural designs shaped by 393-2255 From stunning jewellery, fine art, In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393Thu, Jul 16 Animal Crackers 4:30 PM Nunavut’s distinct land, climate and culture. and unique crafts to fresh produce, quality 2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls MacBride Museum Explore MacBride Until Wed, Sep 30 Stories of Traditional prepared foods and personal care products. Club.

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Fri, Jul 10 Swing Dancing! 8:00 PM TBA the Yukon Invasive Species Council will be Sun, Jul 12 Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 335-2300 Free introductory swing dance joining us on our guided hike, to share her lessons (also for advanced) please RSVP knowledge on how to spot invasive species, PM Arts Underground Non-instructed open Wed, Jul 8 Arts in the Park -Nicole studio. Participants are welcome to use Edwards 12:00 PM LePage Park Come and and we’ll let you know the location. Lessons why they are a problem and what you can the studio’s tools and equipment; clay and followed by practice to live music. do. listen to some awesome live music! some tools are available for purchase. Every Sat, Jul 11 CCA Yukon Support Group Sat, Jul 11 Boys and Girls Club Youth Wed, Jul 8 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 Sunday except long weekends. $5/hour.

Fundraiser 10:00 AM 1601B Dogwood St Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) PM Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

Tue, Jul 14 Art Tasters - Create Your Own Garage Sale by Donation! Donations fund 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Wed, Jul 8 Arts in the Park -Zipline 7:00 Piece of Yukon Memory! 1:30 PM Yukon the purchase of gluten free books which are Girls Club.

PM LePage Park Come and listen to some Artists at Work Gallery Each week a new donated to the Whitehorse Library.

Sat, Jul 11 Animal Crackers 4:30 PM awesome live music! medium workshop with two artist to help Sat, Jul 11 Whitehorse: Fireweed MacBride Museum Explore MacBride Wed, Jul 8 Rixx & Roxx 8:00 PM Casa guide the way. community Market 11:00 AM Whitehorse Museum’s animal gallery with one of our Loma a very wide variety and style of music Tue, Jul 14 YuKonstruct Weekly Open waterfront wharf 393-2255 Enjoy Yukon knowledgeable interpreters and play Who from originals to covers House 7:00 PM YuKonstruct Makerspace Wed, Jul 8 Hump Day Trivia 9:00 PM Yukon Food, Crafts, Music and Weekly Workshops Dung It? Tour YuKonstruct, see some projects in on Saturdays Sun, Jul 12 Atlatl Golf 2:00 PM Beringia Inn in the Boiler Room action, and meet some fellow makers Centre 867-667-8855 It’s time to play some Wed, Jul 8 Jamaoke With Jackie 10:00 PM Sat, Jul 11 UFC 189 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn $10 Cover atlatl golf! It might not be exactly how Ice Age Wed, Jul 15 Introductory Tracking 7:15 PM Jarvis Street Saloon City Of Whitehorse 633-4952 Learn how to Sat, Jul 11 Swing Dancing! 8:00 PM TBA hunters did it, but a modern-day twist on an Thu, Jul 9 Arts in the Park -Sarah 335-2300 Free introductory swing dance ancient activity is a recipe for fun! A course of train your dog to track. Will be held around MacDougall 12:00 PM LePage Park Come Whitehorse. lessons (also for advanced) please RSVP nine intimidating animals awaits you. and listen to some awesome live music!

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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

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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

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The Very Bad Thing

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Aaron Swartz didn’t aspire to be a zillionaire; he was a passionate advocate for keeping knowledge free and accessible on the Internet.

In late 2010 he downloaded millions of pages of academic articles from a digital library, leading to escalating criminal charges that carried penalties of up to 35 years in prison.

Swartz committed suicide in early 2013, apparently succumbing to the pressure of the impending court case. He was 26 years old.

W i t h i n weeks of his death, filmmaker Brian Knappenberger began conducting interviews for The Internet’s Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz, available on DVD at the Whitehorse Public Library. It’s a timely documentary that takes up Swartz’s torch to shine a light on issues of civil liberties and the World Wide Web. By the time he died, Aaron Swartz had been working for more than 13 years on the frontiers of the Internet as a sought-after collaborator on sites that became part of our online browsing menu.

But his passion went deep beneath web technology; Swartz grasped the potential for social and political change in maintaining open access online. He was also a sharp observer of the gathering threats to the freedom of the Internet

while parsing complex subjects.

He’s helped by articulate interviewees, including Aaron’s family and romantic partners, as well as a host of intellectuals, legislators, and luminaries of the digital world.

Swartz is seen in clips from his public addresses and interviews.

One highlight is a Daily Show montage of U.S. legislators making complacent jokes about needing “geeks” and “nerds” to explain the SOPA bill, with Jon Stewart providing the punch line. A broader point is then made that will resonate with Canadians: the U.S. government shut down its office of science and technology years ago.

The Internet’s Own Boy isn’t a definitive portrait of Aaron S w a r t z ’s complicated p e r s o n a l i t y.

But Knappenberger excels at putPhoto: wikimedia.com ting Swartz’s plight in the context of the Most wanted: The moment he was caught in, where the “war on terror” and tough-onInternet’s Own Boy: The crime mindset dominated the pubStory of Aaron Swartz is lic realm. He has the advantage of available on DVD at the an audience that’s become more Whitehorse Public Library engaged in issues of online privacy and surveillance and censorship than when Swartz faced “the bad thing” (as he referred to his looming charges). If we’re not yet at a Swartzian level of understanding, tion when Wikipedia and thou- we’re getting there. sands of other web pages went black to protest the bill. Without Marianne Darragh is a regular Swartz and his peers, our online visitor to the DVD shelf at the experience would be much differWhitehorse Public Library. ent.

Contact her via Knappenberger is no slouch, editor@whatsupyukon.com. himself, at commanding attention from all directions. Most impressive was his ability to explain why these issues were relevant to the rest of us.

This adeptness made Swartz an effective activist, perhaps most notably in the successful opposition to the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), which caught our atten-

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he grilled cheese sandwich was the very first dish I ever cooked by myself.

I was about eight-years-old and barely able to see over the stove, but that didn’t matter, I made it perfect.

The grilled cheese is in my blood, not literally of course or I’d have a fairly serious situation on my hands. I do love it though; it comforts me. Bread, cheddar, butter, and a hot pan is all you need to work that magic.

The Pharaohs of ancient Egypt invented the grilled cheese as a means of keeping sliced bread together, but it wasn’t until Arthurian Middle England when they

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realized that it was indeed an edible product. Lords would force their serfs to eat these “bread stickers” for their amusement, ignorant to the fact they were actually feeding their starved labour.

Which brings me to Alligator’s Gourmet Grilled Cheese, a food truck standing on Wood Street and First Avenue (Front Street now, because apparently we think we’re Dawson City).

Today’s special is the Ukrainian. While I appreciate the good food truck backing our Ukrainian allies against Putin’s not-so-subtle sortie, I try not to mix politics and sandwiches; it’s just not the man I am. I like my sandwiches much like I enjoy my wine — politically neutral.

So I went with something I knew best.

“I’ll have the grilled cheese, old cheddar on whole wheat, please,” I said.

And let me tell you, that’s exactly what I got.

The grilled cheese is not complicated, which is what you’d expect from politically neutral comfort food. But when you’re making the legendary sandwich the specialty of your food truck, you had better deliver.

And deliver it did, at a very high level. I’ll admit I had expected a larger serving, thicker bread, and

all that pomp and circumstance that would befit a Pharaoh of old, but I was shown that more can be less.

For $5.50 I was handed a very spirited sandwich that featured appropriately sliced bread with keen, old cheddar, grilled to a requisite brown. It was how I made it my first time, and it’s how I want it every time. Nothing too fancy but just enough to make me feel like the Pharaoh of my lunch.

If that makes any sense.

Eric Walker is the Yukon’s leading sandwich historian.

Contact him via editor@whatupyukon.com.

Rating Food:  4/5 Stars. Alligator’s lost a point because I bit my lip a little bit — obviously not my fault.

Atmosphere:  5/5 Stars. I could eat every lunch on the banks of the Yukon River and die a happy man.

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was visiting a friend down on Lewes Lake last week and was delighted at the profusion of blue and pink lining his driveway.

Wild roses and lungwort — which he told me deserved to be called bluebells, their prettier name — were both in full bloom.

The bluebell is an interesting flower in that its colour changes. Its bud is pink, and when it’s ready for pollination, the familiar blue bell-shaped flower attracts pollinating insects. While Lee may not like the name “lungwort” it does tell us what medicine the herb has to offer; though, interestingly, that name was likely bestowed because the plant resembles European lungwort, to which ours is not related.

In the Boreal Herbal — the functional Yukon plant bible — Bev Gray says that lungwort is good for coughs and other ailments of the respiratory system.

It is also used as a poultice to help heal tissue and mend bones, and the tea can help with diarrhea.

This last function is because it is astringent, a property it share with its domestic cousin, borage.

It also shares with borage a refreshing cucumber flavour, and I find the leaves softer and more palatable than the vegetable. I was reminded of this last week when I was ravenously diving into a cheese sandwich on my way down a mountain. Hunger made it taste pretty good, but frankly, neither the bread nor the cheese was particularly interesting.

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Despite the bleak content, Kitten Puppy delivers pleasant verses and hookfilled choruses to help us get through the day

by Ben Mahony

Yukon’s Own Kitten Puppy Delivers the DIY Goods

T

ype Thing — available on the Bandcamp website — is a full length, home-recorded, independent rock n’ roll record by the artist known as Kitten Puppy, who I believe to be Whitehorse mailman Tom Pritchard.

It is the sophomore release for this one-man band and improves upon his first album, Good, You?, with surprising lyrical delight and an evolving garage-rock sound.

There is heavy rock riffage and there are blasts of keyboard whimsy that indicate Ween, Pavement, and AC/DC are on frequent play in Kitten Puppy’s household.

But despite the influences, a stand-alone sound emerges.

Audio chunks or “wedges” come and go, accompanied by wordplay to laugh out loud to — if you don’t mind your cup halfempty.

The sonorous vocal tone re-

calls Edwyn Collins — famous for his hit single, “A Girl Like You”— with a high register that disarms the listener with self-effacing descriptions of his inner and outer worlds.

“Everyone seems vaguely depressed” according to Kitten Puppy, although he gives us pleasant verses and hook-filled choruses to help us get through the day.

There are also lots of “oohs” and “ahhs” and “do do do’s” to spell off the darker reflections.

“Dinosaur Picnic” is an intriguing, slightly prog-rock sounding number he chose to leave lyric-less. The track transitions from whimsical to punk rock, and it’s an enjoyable ride.

Although guitar rock dominates, the vocals are more pronounced on this record than Kitten Puppy’s first effort. They are well enunciated and alternatively

darkly humourous, plaintive, and dreamy.

Type Thing lays down hard truths about everyday let downs and near misses while also inspiring listeners with its playfulness.

Keep your ears open for the unexpected bridges.

Kitten Puppy issues a call for rationality, not superstition on “(You say) Everything Happens for a Reason”. Life may have its share of blank spaces but at least we’re not waiting on eternal damnation. He sings: And there’s no Lord watching you / And no angels are going to help you through... but hey, there’s no devil under you / No demons chasing you... Think for yourself.

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But instead of a jangly Johnny Marr on the guitar it sounds like AC/DC mailed in a killer riff.

There’s lots variety too.

“Bikini Atoll” begins with a keyboard symphony that lasts two minutes. One wonders if the song is announcing a spontaneous parade or a holiday of some sort.

“More and More” is a good oldfashioned love song. It’s really spacey but crisply produced, with a well-placed curse word.

The last track is clearly influenced by Ween and there are some disturbing sounds that suggest life can go south (“to browntown” as Ween would say) but the keyboards are infectious whether they are making happy-go-lucky sounds or producing something more nefarious.

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The emerging persona of Kitten Puppy is an evolution worth tracking.

This album should be heard more widely and I think a little search optimization justice should send Internet surfers towards this record and away from pictures of kittens and puppies.

Kitten Puppy’s entire catalogue, including Type Thing, can be freely (and legally) downloaded at kittenpuppy.bandcamp.com.

Ben Mahony is a music critic.

Contact him via editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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Second Annual Arts Fest Hits the Whitehorse Waterfront

by Amber Church

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he Whitehorse wharf will be a public art extravaganza from July 15 to 19 as the Yukon Arts Society takes over the public space to host the second iteration of their summer festival, Arts Up Front.

After last year’s success, the society’s programs coordinator Tara Paczkowski, says they’ve expanded this year’s offerings. The festival will now fill a full five days along the riverfront, and will feature an open gallery, workshops, demonstrations, and live entertainment.

Paczkowski is particularly excited about the Artist Engage Tent.

“We have created a space where all artists are welcome to come down to the waterfront and create art in a communal space,” she explains.

“The space will be open every day and we’ll have tables set up for people to work at — we hope it provides an opportunity for different members of the arts community to get to know each other better, to collaborate and to create art together.”

To complement the array of visual art, the Old Fire Hall will open it’s doors for two evening performances.

On Wednesday, July 15 at 7 p.m., former circus performer turned wandering minstrel and storyteller, Rory McLeod, will entertain audiences. Three days later, on July 18 at 7 p.m., On Home Ground, a bagpiping group, will take to the stage.

The layout of this year’s festival aims to make it easy for the audience to flow-through the site and experience everything the event has to offer.

“We will have tents set up on the wooden part of the wharf and a stage by the bleachers,” explains Paczkowski.

“This will make this year’s event much more open concept in its layout.”

Most of the festival is free to experience; workshops have nominal fees to cover the costs of supplies. And the program is looking jam-packed.

For example, Paczkowski points to artist Josh Lesage who is creating an altar for Hospice Yukon. On the Saturday and Sunday of the festival he will welcome the public to help him create wind chimes for the altar, using art to raise awareness of Hospice and the important work they do in the community.

On Saturday, the festival will share the space with the weekly Saturday Fireweed Community Market.

“It’s going to be really busy down there that day but we’re really optimistic that it will also be really fun,” says Paczkowski.

“Bagpipers, the market, a bunch of art demos — it will be a really eclectic space for the public to hang out in.”

There will also be lots of opportunities for kids. A kids’ tent will be in full force throughout the festival and Kids Kreate programming, facilitated by local artists, will be taking place too.

Printed programs of the festival will start appearing at various locations around town, and of course you can grab one at the festival itself when you head down

to the Whitehorse waterfront from July 15 to 19 to get in on all the action.

Amber Church is a Whitehorsebased writer and artist.

Contact her via editor@whatsupyukon.com.

Last year’s festival was a flurry of activity and organizers are expecting more of the same tis year

PHOTO: courtesy Yukon Arts Society

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1956 Pontiac Laurentian, Canadian model

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oday, Sid sits outside the Beaver Creek Visitor Information Centre basking in the warm summer sun. As he waits for visitors to arrive, he admires the bodywork of his 1956 Pontiac in the sunlight.

“I bought the ’56 in Whitehorse a few years ago. I just put a brand new motor in it and new tires and wheels.”

“What kind of motor?” I ask.

“Motor is a three fifty with a turbo 400 transmission. It took me a couple of months to finish,” Sid says modestly.

“It’s a two-door Pontiac Laurentian. These were really popular everyday cars in 1956. This car is a Canadian model.”

Sid explains what he means by a Canadian model: “Everybody likes it, especially Americans.

“This car has a shorter wheelbase; overall it’s a smaller car. It’s basically like a ‘56 Chevy.”

Sid hustles down the stairs and approaches his ’56.

“It’s a take on the Chevy chassis. They just did that and used

Chevy frames — similar model, just Canadian. And it’s kind of nice because all the parts on it are Chevy which makes it easy to get parts for it.”

The two-toned dark green and white paint sparkles in the sunlight.

“The interior is original, really nice. I didn’t do any kind of restoration. The body paint was perfect; it just needed a new motor.”

I express how much I like the two-tone of the Pontiac. Sid eagerly tells me that he recently purchased another two-toned vehicle.

“I just bought a ’66, or earlier, Volkswagen Beetle.

“I had three little Volkswagen Bugs. I bought the first when I was 17 years old; it was a ’54 Beetle. I bought that one in Calgary years ago, it was a dark green. I traded it in for a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Later on I got a ’56 bug, then traded it for a 1963.

The ’56 was blue and the ’63 was red. I paid $1,800 for a brand new ’63. Bought it here in Whitehorse when there used to be a Volkswa-

PHOTO: Teresa Vander Meer-Chasse

gen dealership. I had that one for quite a few years. They’re getting harder to find. This one that I just bought, I’ll probably keep it forever.

“You couldn’t go anywhere without seeing one and now they’re hardly here. I’ve always wanted another one. The new ones are not the same kind of car.

My Beetle has the motor in the back and an air-cooling system.

Everything on this car is German; the real ones are German, not the new ones made in Mexico. This one was made in Wolfsburg, Germany. If you look on the front of the hood there is a little emblem that has the Wolfsburg crest. It’s in good shape, hopefully as soon as I get it home I’ll just drive it.”

Visit Sid and his two-toned vehicles at his Bordertown Garage & Museum in Beaver Creek this summer.

Sid van der Meer’s stories as dictated to his granddaughter Teresa Vander Meer-Chasse.

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Soccer Squad heads to Sweden

by Amber Church

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n July 12, a group of young Yukoners will step on the pitch in Sweden to represent the Yukon at an international soccer tournament. The Strikers, an under-16 men’s squad, will get their first taste of international competition at the Gothia Cup — the World Youth Cup. “The boys are heading to the Western Canadian Games in August and we really wanted them to have an opportunity to compete outside of the Yukon before that,” explains Strikers’ coach, Edgar Musonda.

“And Gothia seemed like the perfect opportunity for that — they will get the opportunity to play teams from Europe, Africa, and Asia, all while experiencing a different culture.”

In total, 1,600 teams will compete in the tournament, giving the Yukon squad the opportunity to play against some of the best in the world.

Musonda points out that it’s not just the opportunity to compete on the world stage that will be valuable.

“The tournament will provide the boys with an opportunity to greatly expand their soccer social network as well, which will be very valuable as they move on in the sport.”

The team left for Europe on July 7 for a few extra days of acclimatization, some friendly matches, and a chance to explore the tourist highlights of Gothenburg, the host city.

“Gothenburg has lots of history

to explore,” says Musonda.

“Many of the city’s buildings survived World War II and are juxtaposed beside newer architecture.”

Musonda expects the opening ceremonies to be a particular highlight for the young athletes.

“There will be 50,000 people in the stadium for the opening ceremony — I expect it to be an electric moment for them.”

The group formed in September of last year and Musonda says that they’ve been coming together well as a team.

PHOTOS: Ted Cowie plan to recruit more youth to soccer, Musonda explains.

“On this team we have players from Whitehorse, Dawson, and Haines Junction. We were thrilled with the record number of athletes who turned up to try out for the squad — both new players and ones returning after some time away.

“We hope to keep creating more opportunities to develop Yukon soccer players including bringing more teams — of both boys and girls — to future Gothia Cups.”

Yukon’s Strikers will have the chance to play on an international level at the Gothia Cup

“Their cohesion and team spirit have really come together over the last few months,” he explains.

“It will be really exciting for them to play on this scale,” he says.

“Coming from the Yukon where you practice for a large part of the year on smaller inside pitches

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Sun, Jul 12 Guided Hike on Grizzly Trail 10:00 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Sun, Jul 12 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Sun, Jul 12 Critter Talk 10:30 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Mon, Jul 13 Critter Talk 10:30 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Mon, Jul 13 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon, Jul 13 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon, Jul 13 Hatha Yoga with Joanne VanNostrand 5:30 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.

Mon, Jul 13 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout!

Mon, Jul 13 Guided Hike on Goldensides 7:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Tue, Jul 14 Art FUN! For Kids (6-9 years) 1:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Come to Art FUN! to make and learn about art, play games and most importantly...have tons of fun!!

Tue, Jul 14 Critter Talk 10:30 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Tue, Jul 14 Yoga with Anna 6:30 AM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Come and do some relaxing yoga! For more details, please email.

Tue, Jul 14 Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School 867-993-2520 For more information email: getrealfit(at)me.com Tue, Jul 14 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.

Wed, Jul 15 Critter Talk 10:30 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Wed, Jul 15 Hatha Yoga with Joanne Van Nostrand 5:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture For more info or to register for classes, please contact Joanne Van Nostrand through email.

Wed, Jul 15 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout!

Wed, Jul 15 Guided Hike on North Klondike Trail 7:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Wed, Jul 15 CFYT Trivia 8:00 PM The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.

Faro

Daily Guided Hikes 12:00 PM Campbell Region Interpretive Center Guided hikes are available throughout the summer season and are taken upon request.

Thu, Jul 9 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Thu, Jul 9 Bocce Tournament 12:00 PM Campbell Region Interpretive Center or we’ll have a Cribbage Tournament if there’s bad weather Thu, Jul 9 Basketball 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre All ages and abilities welcome.

Thu, Jul 9 Fireside Chats 7:00 PM Campbell Region Interpretive Center Talk about the surrounding nature and the animals that live in it.

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Thu, Jul 9 Zumba 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Fri, Jul 10 Playgroup 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Fri, Jul 10 Kids Games 3:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Ages 6-11. Please register at the rec centre.

Fri, Jul 10 Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Program 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Fri, Jul 10 Archery 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Fri, Jul 10 Seniors Fitness class 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Fri, Jul 10 Youth Games 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Ages 12-18. Please register at the rec centre.

Sat, Jul 11 Faro Kettle Cafe 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Hosted by the Faro Youth Group.

Sun, Jul 12 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Sun, Jul 12 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel 994-2442 with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 Tue, Jul 14 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Tue, Jul 14 Faro Kettle Cafe 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Hosted by the Faro Youth Group.

Tue, Jul 14 Tai Chi Faro 6:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre With Lucy Moreira, Free Drop In Meet at the Youth Lounge Wed, Jul 15 Parent & Tot Storytime 11:00 AM Faro Community Library For Babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Wed, Jul 15 Kid’s Fun Party 2:00 PM Campbell Region Interpretive Center 1-867-994-2288 Wed, Jul 15 Playgroup 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Wed, Jul 15 Faro Market 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 867-994-2728 Ext 5 Handmade crafts and art, garden grown produce, and homemade baked products Wed, Jul 15 Archery 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca

Fort Selkirk Mon, Jul 13 Fort Selkirk Song Crafting Workshop Fort Selkirk Historic Site You will be writing new songs with your mentors, other participants, and on your own if you like, that are inspired by this amazing place and the Yukon River that flows by.

Some songs will be historically relevant.

Haines Junction Thu, Jul 9 Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 AM Mun Ku Thu, Jul 9 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Thu, Jul 9 Campfire Talks 8:00 PM Kathleen Lake Day Use Area (867) 634-7207 Here we will talk about the park and the animals in it!

Fri, Jul 10 Coffee House Music 4:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli northern musicians perform on the deck, for free! Listen to some great music while enjoying some coffee!

Fri, Jul 10 Jamm’in Salmon with Sarah McDougall 6:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli 867.634.2867 Delicious salmon dinner & Live Yukon music on the patio, rain or shine. Dancing encouraged so bring your dancing shoes!

Fri, Jul 10 Campfire Talks 8:00 PM Kathleen Lake Day Use Area (867) 634-7207 Here we will talk about the park and the animals in it!

Sat, Jul 11 Campfire Talks 8:00 PM Kathleen Lake Day Use Area (867) 634-7207 Here we will talk about the park and the animals in it!

Sun, Jul 12 St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Christopher’s Church 867-634-2360 Licensed Lay Leader: Lynn De Brabandere Mon, Jul 13 Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, Jul 14 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, Jul 14 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall Tue, Jul 14 Campfire Talks 8:00 PM Kathleen Lake Day Use Area (867) 634-7207 Here we will talk about the park and the animals in it!

Wed, Jul 15 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)

Marsh Lake Fri, Jul 10 Dinner at the Jackalope 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Reservations welcome.

Steak/Rib Nights - last Friday of each month Fri, Jul 10 Drop-in Basketball 7:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat, Jul 11 Tot Program 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sun, Jul 12 Badminton Drop-in 11:30 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 All welcome Tue, Jul 14 North of 60 Cafe 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue, Jul 14 Yoga With Richard 5:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre (867) 660.4545 Richard is a certified IYENGAR Yoga instructor Wed, Jul 15 Adult Basic Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

Mayo Sundays St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746

Mt. Lorne Thu, Jul 9 Playgroup for parents 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083 Fri, Jul 10 Learning Lions - Homeschoolers Get Together 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083 Wed, Jul 15 Kids Craft time 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre

Old Crow Thu, Jul 9 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Sun, Jul 12 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Lukes Church 867-993-5381

Tagish All events held at the Tagish Community Centre 3993418 or 399-3407 Tue, Jul 14 Nordic Walking Group 1:30 PM Tagish Community Centre Call Centre for meeting location as it varies week to week Wed, Jul 15 Library and Treasures Thrift Shop 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Jul 15 Tagish Community Market 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Jul 15 Cruizers Concession Coffee & Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Jul 15 Tagish Community Association meeting 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Agenda posted at tagish.ca Teslin Fri, Jul 10 28th Annual Hand Games Championships Teslin Brooks Brook For more information contact Wilfred Johnston or Jade McGinty at 390-2532 ext 306 Sun, Jul 12 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Sun, Jul 12 Catholic Mass/Communion Service at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission 10:30 AM Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission Catholic Mass/ Communion Service at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission Sun, Jul 12 St. Philip’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Philip’s Church (867) 667-7746 Sun, Jul 12 Carpet Bowling with the Seniors 2:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Wed, Jul 15 Card Games for Seniors 1:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Wed, Jul 15 Seniors Social 10:00 AM Teslin Seniors Complex Wed, Jul 15 Softball at Diamond Field 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Softball at the Diamond fields starting on Wednesday June 17 and every Sunday and Wednesday thereafter.

Wed, Jul 15 Biking Group 7:00 PM Teslin Tlingit Council Administration Building

Watson Lake

Thu, Jul 9 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu, Jul 9 Girls Night Youth group 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Fri, Jul 10 Stretch-9 And Alfy’O 8:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Opening performance by 86 Young Gunz Fri, Jul 10 Carter Nehring LIVE! 9:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre 867-536-8020 Sat, Jul 11 Watson Lake Arts In The Park: Steve Slade 12:00 PM Wye Lake Park Lunch, farmers market and listen to live music!

Sun, Jul 12 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Sun, Jul 12 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, Jul 13 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu, Jul 16 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu, Jul 16 Community BBQ 5:00 PM Wye Lake Park Enjoy some great food in the sun!

Thu, Jul 16 Girls Night Youth group 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre

Haines, Alaska

until Thu, Oct 1 A Culture of Eagles Exhibit Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre A cultural exploration of eagles in the Chilkat Valley through history This strong icon permeates Tlingit legend, myth, art, ceremony and even social structure.

Thu, Jul 9 Everyone Welcome Swim 11:00 AM & 5:30 PM Haines Community Centre Thu, Jul 9 NYO Games 3:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Thu, Jul 9 Vinyasa Yoga 5:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu, Jul 9 Morning Muscles 6:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri, Jul 10 Totem Pole Carving 10:00 AM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre with Master Carver, Jim Heaton Fri, Jul 10 Women’s Bible Study 10:30 AM Haines Presbyterian Church Fri, Jul 10 Everyone Welcome Swim 1:00 AM & 5:30 PM Haines Community Centre Fri, Jul 10 Story time 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library Fri, Jul 10 Yoga w/Mandy 12:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri, Jul 10 Fairy Tale Theater 2:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri, Jul 10 Spanish 3:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri, Jul 10 Amateur Magicians 4:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri, Jul 10 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 6:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri, Jul 10 Earlybird Lap Swim 6:30 AM Haines Community Centre Fri, Jul 10 Men’s Bible Study 7:00 AM Haines Presbyterian Church Fri, Jul 10 Water Aerobics 8:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Sat, Jul 11 Everyone Welcome Swim 1:00 PM & 5:30 PM Haines Community Centre Sat, Jul 11 Haines Farmers Market 10:00 AM Southeast Alaska State Fair Grounds (Harriett Hall) a place for growers, chefs, and artisans to sell locally grown produce, homemade cuisine, and locally made products to the Southeast Alaska Community Sat, Jul 11 Zumba Toning 10:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Sat, Jul 11 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 6:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Jul 13 Totem Pole Carving 10:00 AM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre with Master Carver, Jim Heaton Mon, Jul 13 Everyone Welcome Swim 11:00 AM & 5:30 PM Haines Community Centre Mon, Jul 13 Mother Goose Stories and Songs 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library

Mon, Jul 13 Senior Exercise Class 11:15 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Jul 13 Puppeteers 2:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Mon, Jul 13 Hero Time Read-A loud 3:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Mon, Jul 13 Cardio/strength training circuit 5:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Jul 13 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 6:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Jul 13 Earlybird Lap Swim 6:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Jul 13 Water Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Community Centre Tue, Jul 14 Senior Swim 10:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue, Jul 14 Everyone Welcome Swim 11:00 AM & 5:30 PM Haines Community Centre Tue, Jul 14 Haines Women’s Fellowship 3:00 PM Haines Senior Center Tue, Jul 14 Teen Gamelab 3:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Tue, Jul 14 Yoga with Nancy 5:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue, Jul 14 Morning Muscles 6:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue, Jul 14 Borough Assembly Meeting 6:30pm 7:30 PM Haines Borough Alaska Tue, Jul 14 Borough Assembly Meeting 7/14, 6:30pm 7:30 PM Haines Borough Alaska Wed, Jul 15 Totem Pole Carving 10:00 AM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre with Master Carver, Jim Heaton Wed, Jul 15 Everyone Welcome Swim 11:00 AM & 5:30 PM Haines Community Centre Wed, Jul 15 Senior Exercise Class 11:15 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, Jul 15 Detective Time 2:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed, Jul 15 Nature Walkers 3:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed, Jul 15 Tlingit Language Class 3:30 PM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Wed, Jul 15 Ukulele Jam 4:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed, Jul 15 Guys Yoga 5:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, Jul 15 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 6:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, Jul 15 Earlybird Lap Swim 6:30 AM Haines Community Centre Wed, Jul 15 Water Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Community Centre

Skagway

Thu, Jul 9 SR weights with Katherine 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jul 9 Senior Weights w/Jennifer With Video 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Thu, Jul 9 Spinning with Gillian 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jul 9 Restorative Yoga: w/Eileen/Jasmine 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jul 9 Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jul 9 Stick and Mat Pilates w/Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jul 9 TRX Suspension Training w/Abby 9:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Jul 10 Gentle Yoga: W/Jasmine/Eileen 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Jul 10 Volleyball For Adults 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Jul 10 Hatha Flow: Level 1 & 2 w/Gillian/ Jasmine 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Jul 10 Body Pumping w/Rosemary 6:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Jul 10 Spinning w/Katherine/Lee 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat, Jul 11 Acro Yoga All Levels W/Alexis 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun, Jul 12 Gentle Yoga: All Levels w/Jeanne 3:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun, Jul 12 TRX Suspension Training w/Abby 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun, Jul 12 Vinyasa Flow level 2 w/Alexis 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun, Jul 12 Aerial Tissue w/Renee 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Special Fee & Sign-up Mon, Jul 13 Restorative Yoga: w/Eileen/Jasmine 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jul 13 Hatha Flow: Level 1 & 2 w/Courtney/ Gillian 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jul 13 Body Pumping w/Rosemary 6:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jul 13 Roller Hockey For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jul 13 Spinning w/Katherine/Lee 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jul 13 Windy Valley Boys 7:30 PM Red Onion Saloon Come and listen to some awesome live music!

Tue, Jul 14 Senior Weights w/Jennifer 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Tue, Jul 14 SR weights with Katherine 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Jul 14 Spinning with Gillian 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Jul 14 Vinyasa Flow level 2 w/Gillian 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Jul 14 Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Jul 14 Chair and Mat Pilates w/Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jul 15 Back/Hip Yoga: Level 1-2 w/Eileen/ Courtney 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jul 15 Gentle Flow Yoga: levels 1-2 W/Jeane/ Gillian 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jul 15 Body Pumping w/Rosemary 6:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jul 15 Climbing Instruction For Belay Certification Class - Signup Required 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jul 15 Aerial Tissue w/Renee 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Special Fee & Sign-up Wed, Jul 15 Spinning w/Katherine/Lee 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jul 15 Belay Check For Certification Signup Required 7:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre

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Clothing to Keep You Safe and Warm

should be very generous in size to accommodate layering.

A drawstring hood should cover the bottom part of your face but should not be detachable, because it will get lost. The fulllength main zipper should have two toggles to allow the bottom of the zipper to be opened for venting or sitting down. This main zipper should be covered by a Velcro or a dome fastener flap to make it more weatherproof. All pockets should close with zippers and remember, an inside chest pocket will keep your papers dry.

Try wearing some inexpensive gators to keep all those sticks, stones, and other things from getting into the tops of your boots.

Dress in layers to be prepared for all weather

T

ime on the land can be uncomfortable and even very dangerous if you aren’t ready for the weather nature sends to greet you.

On a summer day in the alpine, all four seasons can assert themselves. The hiker who is prepared with good clothing, equipment, and attitude can actually enjoy the weather experience.

Ill-prepared hikers, especially those wearing poor quality or cotton garments, can be in for a lifethreatening experience.

Modern outdoor clothing of good quality is extremely durable, light in weight, and packs up into a very small package.

Some pants and jackets pack up into one of the pockets, designed as a stuff-sack. Pants, jackets, and vests need to be waterproof and breathable. Products manufactured with Gore-Tex or other membrane water-barrier material will also fill the role as rain-gear.

If a garment is not waterproof then an additional set of rain gear is essential. Rather than wearing clothing with built-in insulation, dress in layers so you can take off or put on clothing as needed. Much of the time, your vest will be in or tied to your pack, and should be available to put on quickly when a chill starts to set in. Always carry gloves and take a fleece or wool toque as a backup to the peaked caps we all wear.

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Pants should be loose fitting and have bibs, if possible, because they cover most of your torso, where all your heat is generated. They should have side zippers in the legs to allow venting and also allow the pants to be put on or taken off without removing your hiking boots. There should be additional patches over the knees, the inside the ankles, and on the backside area. These spots get the most wear and tear and will last

longer if reinforced.

Bibs are available in which the front zipper opens all the way from the top of the chest, down between the legs, and up to the waist in the rear. This allows the wearer to take a bathroom break by undoing the total length of the zipper without needing to remove any other clothing.

Jackets should be at least hiplength to prevent them being pushed up by a backpack. They

Phil’s Tire Tips

are you running all-season tires year round?

If so, you may be compromising your safety as well as those around you! Most all-season tires stop gripping normally at 5 degrees Celsius, whereas a designated winter tire continues to grip into the cold. Don’t let the term all-season fool you, these tires are designed for wet/dry traction and are not meant to operate in the winter.

If you are not sure if you have a winter or all-season tire you can look at the sidewall of your tire and try to find a pictograph which is the government designation for winter tires, these tires have passed the testing that is required to be classed as a winter tire!

This pictograph is a

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Larry Leigh is an avid angler, hunter and all-round outdoors person who prefers to cook what he harvests himself.

He is a past president of the Canadian Wildlife Federation and retired hunter education coordinator for the Government of Yukon. Please send comments about his articles to wild@whatsupyukon.com.

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Active Interest LISTINGS Tuesday-Saturday Free Guided Nature Hikes - Miles Canyon 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM Miles Canyon Bridge 867-668-5678 Two-hour, easy walking hikes are fun for nature enthusiasts, hikers and families alike. Learn about the Gold Rush, First Nations history, geology, plants, animals and so much more! The hikes will run rain or shine.

Fri, Jul 10 Hand to Hand - Level 1 (lunch class) with Gael 11:30 AM Aikido Yukon Dojo Fri, Jul 10 Golden Horn Judo 3:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary Fri, Jul 10 YTG- Conservation 8:30 AM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Sat, Jul 11 UFC 189 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn $10 Cover Sat, Jul 11 YTG – Conservation 8:00 AM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Sat, Jul 11 Firearms Safety Course 8:30 AM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Sun, Jul 12 Ultimate Frisbee 5:00 PM Canada Games Centre 668-6517 Come out and play some frisbee. All levels are welcome.

Sun, Jul 12 YTG – Conservation 8:00 AM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Sun, Jul 12 Firearms Safety Course 8:30 AM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Mon, Jul 13 Hand to Hand - Level 1&2 with Gael 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Mon, Jul 13 Sword/Bokken with Gael 7:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Tue, Jul 14 Knee High Nature #4 10:30 AM Middle McIntyre Creek (867) 667-8291 Bring your youngsters out for a different nature-based activity each week.

Tue, Jul 14 Velocity practice 4:30 PM Biathlon Range

Tue, Jul 14 5 Km Fun Run/Walk 6:00 PM F.H. Collins Secondary 867 633-5671 Walk/Run a 2.5 km or 5 km course on the millennium trial.

Tue, Jul 14 Golden Horn Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Terice 668-6631 Tue, Jul 14 Wandering for Wolves 6:30 PM Takhini Arena (867) 667-8291 Join the Wolf Management Program Coordinator, Peter Knamiller, for an evening of wolf discovery Tue, Jul 14 50 M Benchrest 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Tue, Jul 14 Executive meeting 7PM 7:00 PM Biathlon Range Tue, Jul 14 Trap Match 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Wed, Jul 15 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, Jul 15 FREE Activity Night 5:30 PM Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child and have fun with many different activities happening every week!

Wed, Jul 15 Hand to Hand - Level 2&3 with Gael 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Wed, Jul 15 3 Gun Tactical 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Wed, Jul 15 Rifle Silhouette Match 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Wed, Jul 15 Staff/Jo with Gael 7:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Thu, Jul 16 Savaté (French Kick Boxing) 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo 335-4500 Thu, Jul 16 Snowshoe Series 6:00 PM Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre 6335671 Thu, Jul 16 Public Access – Outdoor Range 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club

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Wed, Jul 8 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed, Jul 8 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, Jul 8 Whitehorse Weight Watchers 4:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration.

Wed, Jul 8 Steiner Study Group 7:00 PM Hillcrest 335-2300 Anthroposophy (Rudolf Steiner) study group exploring topics such as Waldorf education; health and wellness; diet and nutrition; reincarnation and karma; biodynamic gardening; esoteric development; evolution of consciousness; deepening understanding of the human, and more.

Wed, Jul 8 The Alzheimer/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group 7:00 PM Copper Ridge Place A group for family or friends caring for someone with Dementia. Info and register call Cathy 334-1548 or Joanne 668-7713.

Thu, Jul 9 Iyengar Yoga With Richard 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary (867) 660.4545 Richard is a certified IYENGAR Yoga instructor Fri, Jul 10 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank 334-9317 Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children Sat, Jul 11 Whitehorse Weight Watchers 8:30 AM Whitehorse United Church Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration.

Sun, Jul 12 Zen meditation and discussion 3:30 PM Alpine Bakery We will do a sitting meditation for 20 minutes, a walking meditation for 10 minutes and a second sitting meditation for 20 minutes.

After that we recite a chant (in English), have tea and a snack, and present a short Zen reading for discussion.

Mon, Jul 13 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank 334-9317 Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children Mon, Jul 13 shamata Meditation 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary Group meditation all levels welcome Mon, Jul 13 Buddhist Meditation Society 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary All are welcome!

Tue, Jul 14 5 Km Fun Run/Walk 6:00 PM F.H. Collins Secondary 867 633-5671 Walk/Run a 2.5 km or 5 km course on the millennium trial.

Tue, Jul 14 Golden Horn Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Terice 668-6631 Wed, Jul 15 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed, Jul 15 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, Jul 15 Whitehorse Weight Watchers 4:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration.

Wed, Jul 15 Red Tara Meditation 6:00 PM White Swan Sanctuary 633-3715 Everyone welcome. For more info contact Vicky Wed, Jul 15 Steiner Study Group 7:00 PM Hillcrest 335-2300 Anthroposophy (Rudolf Steiner) study group exploring topics such as Waldorf education; health and wellness; diet and nutrition; reincarnation and karma; biodynamic gardening; esoteric development;

evolution of consciousness; deepening understanding of the human, and more.

Thu, Jul 16 Iyengar Yoga With Richard 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary (867) 660.4545 Richard is a certified IYENGAR Yoga instructor Fri, Jul 17 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank 334-9317 Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children Sat, Jul 18 PFLAG Meeting 7:00 PM Yukon College Support for those struggling with sexual orientation and gender identity in themselves or someone they know. Everyone welcome Sat, Jul 18 Whitehorse Weight Watchers 8:30 AM Whitehorse United Church Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration.

Sun, Jul 19 Zen meditation and discussion 3:30 PM Alpine Bakery We will do a sitting meditation for 20 minutes, a walking meditation for 10 minutes and a second sitting meditation for 20 minutes.

After that we recite a chant (in English), have tea and a snack, and present a short Zen reading for discussion.

Sun, Jul 19 Buddhist Meditation Retreat 9:00 AM White Swan Sanctuary 3351424 hosted by Katog Choku Ling under the guidance of Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche. A day of recorded instruction alternating with meditation practice. Open to everyone for all or part of the day.

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“I thought it was pretty interesting, but I couldn’t imagine how anybody could listen to that for three hours. That was my first critique,” she laughs.

Flash-forward, beyond the creation of the Yukon Arts Centre and a raft of other infrastructure and durable annual events, and what does Parry consider the biggest single highlight of more than a quarter-century as an arts administrator?

“Organizing the opening and closing ceremonies and the cultural program for the Canada Winter Games in 2007,” she says without hesitation.

“We put together a pan-Northern presentation, and we rocked it,” she boasts.

“It took a lot of planning and a lot of money, and it took a lot of people doing things that were out of their comfort zone — in a tent, on the waterfront, in the winter, with a 5,000 capacity, and a national broadcast.”

When Parry recounts other memorable aspects of being “a mediator between the artistic experience and the public”, it’s like sitting in a plane beside the doting grandmother of a huge brood.

“I’ll never forget Jerry Alfred & The Medicine Beat winning the Juno Award in 1996 for best aboriginal recording. I was able to hear some of the tracks of that album before they were shrinkwrapped, and it was so original and so fresh.”

Then there are the visual artists.

“We had two or three long-list Sobeys Award artists in the same batch one year. That was a really big deal,” she notes.

“And Douglas Smarch Jr. having his work selected by the National Gallery of Canada? Amazing.”

And Yukon touring performers such as Gordie Tentrees, or Diyet.

“You see them in your office, and they’re thinking of doing it this way, but they might do it that way. So you get in on a lot of that sort of back stage,” she says.

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For 28 years, Laurel Parry’s role with the Yukon Government has provided a ringside view of the territory’s vibrant visual, literary, and performing arts environment “Another one would be Celia McBride and Moira Sauer’s play, So Many Doors, performed at Magnetic North (the national showcase of performing arts), which is a really big deal.

“Imagine getting a piece of theatre off the ground in the remotest remote, and then touring it. It’s a miracle in some ways.”

The examples go on and on, including Parry’s pride in the Yukon Permanent Art Collection, the diversity of artistic expression in Yukon communities, the growing prominence of First Nations art, and positive networking at both territorial and national levels.

“I’m really excited about what I see happening, and that our funding processes have the flexibility to meet whatever changes the arts community throws at us,” she says.

The typewriter and the ceramic ashtray are gone. The disparaging words of her first boss are just a wry memory. But Parry’s enthusiasm for her job remains undiminished.

“I’ve really enjoyed watching the development of the arts community here, and how loud and proud it is,” she says.

“There’s an enormous connection between the public and its artists. That’s not anything I’ll take any credit for; it’s just the way it is here. Arts are so top of mind in the Yukon.”

Ken Bolton is a freelance writer who telecommutes to work from his home southeast of Whitehorse.

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“The job had been vacant for quite awhile and the sport consultant had been pinch-hitting, so I had some things I had to sort out right away.”

She was also confronted by a supervisor who felt she wasn’t qualified for the half-time job with what was then the Sport and Recreation branch of Community and Transportation Services.

“My boss of the day told me I was the only choice he had, because no one else really applied, or whatever,” she recalls.

“Anyway, he was very disparaging about me.”

Twenty-eight years later, as manager of the Arts Section of Tourism and Culture since 2002, Parry is unquestionably the bureaucrat who’s most recognizable within the territory’s thriving arts community, and the go-to person in the public arts funding sector.

Parry was the last child born in the Northwest Territories mining town of Port Radium, on the shores of Great Bear Lake. By the time she arrived here in 1969 at the age of nine, she had already lived in “big cities and little towns absolutely everywhere in Canada.”

Whitehorse had few big-city amenities, but her parents could see the potential and decided to stay.

There was no performing arts season as such, just “these massive events that used to take place at F.H. Collins that would go on forever and ever, because there was never any professional stage management.”

Parry remembers parents parking their sleeping babies atop “mountains of sweaters” and winter garments in a corner of the gym while the rest of the family watched a fiddle show, or whatever was on offer.

“It would finally end around 11:00 or 12:00, and you’d bundle yourself up and walk back home again.”

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