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All Northern. All Fun.

Filipino Idol Locals sing their hearts out for chance to win big

Grade 4 student publishes book about adventurous life

Former Yukoner’s dreamy music playing on European airwaves

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Jickling’s Jabberings with Peter Jickling

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Just another awkward drop-by moment. From left to right: Me, A, Zoey Pancake, G.

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few days after I arrived back in Whitehorse in November 2008 I ran into Janine Aberson while grocery shopping with my mom. She invited me to Aubyn Russell’s birthday party and I went. Aubyn and I weren’t particularly close at the time despite being Grade 3 classmates in Takhini Elementary.

When I arrived, Georgia Sauve answered the door and I joined the birthday festivities. I met Georgia once previously, but I didn’t remember.

Funny Story. Ask her.

Despite my lack of Pictionary proficiency, G and A saw fit to keep me around.

I became a fixture — showing up for endurance-testing hikes, anger-inducing cross-crib games, and brunch.

They seem to enjoy my company most of the time, or are good at pretending to. Currently they live about two blocks away from me and they usually have leftovers.

So when I decided to join the revolution I knew they would come in handy.

I’m speaking of the Drop-by Revolution; if you haven’t heard of it, don’t worry, it is only in its

infancy.

Our goal is to replace the stuffy, overly-formalized conventions of social interaction with a new paradigm — and by “new” I mean “old-fashioned, but worth bringing back.”

As far as revolutions go, this one is easy to get behind. You don’t need a dogmatic political ideology or an AK-47. All you need is at least one friend, a mode of transportation (feet will often do) and a willingness to impose yourself on others.

With those three essential ingredients in-hand all you have to do is pick a target (the aforementioned friend) and show up at his or her front door, expecting to be entertained.

No warning text. No phone call. No nothing.

Though it is not strictly considered essential equipment for a drop-by, a couple of beers in a bag are always well met.

Sure, the naysayers will raise the unimaginative question: “What if you show up at an awkward or embarrassing moment?”

There’s no way to get around it, this is a possibility. But having said that, there are a few things

to keep in mind.

It is only awkward or embarrassing for you if you detect the vibe. So if you want to avoid such social peccadilloes remember the importance of picking targets that can fake enthusiasm upon your arrival — like G and A. However, there is another school of thought that denies such situations should be avoided in the first place. If fact, you add a whole new level of gamesmanship to the art of the drop-by if your goal is to cause, rather than avoid, awkward encounters.

Ten points if you interrupt sex.

With the modern proliferation of communication devices, and the tendency of people to use them excessively, the spontaneity of the drop-by feels like a relic of centuries gone by. But aren’t we losing something if we schedule all our socializing as rigidly as our dental appointments?

Members of the revolution suggest that we are losing our ability and/or desire to improvise — to go with the flow. So put on your sneakers, raise your bag of Pilsner and go disrupt somebody’s evening.

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A Novel Idea

Nine-year-old Maible Matrishon gets started on her writing career

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by Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail

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ith such a literary family, it was only a matter of time before Maible Matrishon published her very own book.

The Grade 4 student at Golden Horn Elementary School in Whitehorse wrote, photographed and self-published Island Experiences as an e-book in February.

Recently, as a tenth birthday present, her mother Moe Boksa and step-dad Ian Usher surprised her with a paperback version of the book. They also created a website for her to market her book and where she can blog regularly.

“I thought the paperback and website were pretty cool,” Matrishon says. “And it’s a step up from just a Kindle edition.”

Having the finished product in her hand and on the screen is exciting, but writing it was her favourite part.

“I also like reading it over and over again — to see all that I can change and all that’s really good.”

Island Experiences is a fictionalized account of life on Bocas Del Toro, a private island off the coast of Panama, where she and her family have spent the last two winters.

The novel follows a girl a little older than Maible as she frolics with sea creatures, enjoys local fruit smoothies, and as the back cover says, “experiences the firsthand joys and pitfalls of buying a private island.”

The impetus for writing Island Experiences came as a result of a project she worked on while in the Caribbean. While

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Usher has self-published two memoirs, A Life Sold and Paradise Delayed, and Boksa is writing a series of children’s books as well as Cranberries and Cordwood: The Adventures of Dog Sled Girl about her life in the Yukon. For the moment, however, the spotlight is on Matrishon.

Yukon Education Minister Scott Kent recently commented on her “impressive creativity and energy.”

“My friends think it’s pretty cool too,” Matrishon says.

And so do their parents. After several of her friends’ families asked about publishing their own children’s work, Boksa and Usher set up a new publishing venture for young writers called Fledgling Authors (FledglingAuthor. com). They offer e-book and paperback publishing, as well as basic website services.

Matrishon may very well be a repeat client.

“I like writing stories and I’d like to do more books,” she says.

Agatha Christie wrote nearly 100 works and has sold approximately four billion copies worldwide in many translations. And that was before the digital publishing revolution.

Starting at such a PHOTO: courtesy of Maible Matrishon young age, who knows, Matrishon might even outpace that Whitehorse Grade 4 student published her first book in February. famous relation of hers.

She and her family are hoping living on the island Matrishon is to hold a book signing this summer Monday – Saturday home-schooled using the Yukon in Whitehorse. Updates will be 11:30 am to 3:00 pm curriculum. Last year, while do- posted on www.MaibleMatrishon.

4:30 pm to 9:00 pm ing a project on her family history, com. Island Experiences is availshe learned she is related to the able for $8.09 on www.Amazon.

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Christie. Matrishon was inspired by Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail Christie, and her parents provided was Writer-in-Residence at the moral and practical support to Berton House in Dawson City complete a book based on their in 2010. own experiences.

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A Klondike Korner with Dan Davidson

Young Performers Are Stepping up to the Microphone

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Christopher Tom Tom has performed at almost all of the coffee house evenings over the last couple of years.

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his year’s monthly open mic/ coffee house gatherings in the Odd Fellows Hall ballroom in Dawson City have featured an increasing number of young performers, who are filling up the set list during the first hour of the evening.

Some of them are taking individual lessons in guitar, recorder or ukulele. Others are part of programs at the Robert Service School, which include ukes and recorders, but also junior and senior rock bands and a senior choir.

At recent events we have seen fiddlers, a recorder group, a ukulele group and a couple of duo acts from the same age group. The senior rock band borrowed the lead singer from the junior rock band for part of their set.

In April a quartet from the senior choir performed some folkish pop tunes (reading the lyrics off their cell phones in a 21st century touch) while one of them took to the microphone as a solo performer and then came back for the May event.

Christopher Tom Tom began to

study the guitar about three years ago, learning to read music and play the notes rather than just chording and strumming. He has performed on every evening for the last couple of years. His sister, Emma, has also soloed on her recorder.

Jack Amos, who successfully pulled off his musical, Jellicle Cats, a couple of weekends ago, has also been a regular at these events — first as a fiddler, and more recently by reciting old fashioned poems (you know, the ones that rhyme) and singing.

There are still lots of older folks at open mic night, but it’s good to see a younger generation coming up and contributing.

The last of the indoor series was held on May 4. In June the evenings will move to the Front Street Gazebo, weather permitting, for an outdoor summer series.

After 32 years teaching in rural Yukon schools, Dan Davidson retired from that profession but continues writing about life in Dawson City.

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GWICH’IN GATHERING I’M PROUD TO BE A GWITCHIN FROM OLD CROW, YUKON A PLACE WHERE YOU WILL LAUGH WITH DICK NUKON. YOU’LL LISTEN TO FUNNY STORIES FROM STEPHEN FROST AND JOKE AROUND WITH SHITSII ROSS. YOU WILL HEAR FIDDLE MUSIV BY HAROLD AND SQUARE DANCE WITH CAROL. YOU CAN DANCE THE JIG WITH FAMOUS EDITH JOSIE OR DO THE HANDHERCHIEF DANCE WITH ROSIE. A PLACE WHERE YOU WILL PICK BERRIES WITH MARY AND EAT NILII GAII WITH SHIJAA GARY. YOU’LL HUNT VADZAIH WITH DANNY AND EAT CH’ITSUH WITH SHITSU FANNY. YOU WILL MUSKRAT CALL WITH GLENNA AND MOOSE CALL WITH JENNA. YOU CAN SAW LOGS WITH RICKY OR SPLIT WOOD WITH VICKY. A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN GET K’IL WITH SARAH AND MAKE A FIRE WITH AUNTIE CLARA. YOU’LL LEARN GWITCHIN FROM JANE AND SPEAK IT TO MLA LORRAINE. YOU WILL MAKE BANNOCK WITH RITA AND COOK TS’IIGYUU WITH NETA. YOU CAN SET FISH NET WITH LAWRENCE OR EAT LUK WITH FLORENCE. A PLACE WHERE YOU’LL JAM WITH BEN OR CLAP WITH ISAAC AND KEN. YOU’LL VISIT KLO KUT WITH SHAWN AND HIKE UP CROW MOUNTAIN WITH JOHN. YOU WILL CANOE WITH CHERYL AND SET A TIPI WITH DARYL. YOU CAN ROAST DZUN WITH BRIAN OR EAT DUCK SOUP WITH RYAN. A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN STICK PULL WITH RANDY AND SING A GWITCHIN SONG WITH BRANDIE YOU’LL WANT TO PACK BABY SHAE AND PLAY AROUND WITH JAY. YOU WILL LEARN TO SEW WITH MABEL AND MAKE SINEW WITH ROSALIE ABEL. YOU CAN HUNT PORCUPINE WITH RONALD OR GO TO A FEAST WITH UNCLE DONALD. OH YES I’M PROUD TO BE A GWITCHIN FROM OLD CROW WHERE YOU’LL MEET SANDRA, HARVEY, ROGER, WILLIAM AND CHIEF JOE.

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Program information: 867.668.8760 or stt@yukoncollege.yk.ca CarPentry Pre-emPloyment Twenty-week pre-employment certificate program providing students with theoretical trade knowledge and practical skill development to a level that will enable them to enter the trade as a capable and knowledgeable apprentice and entry-level worker. eleCtriCal Pre-emPloyment Eighteen-week pre-employment certificate program providing students with theoretical trade knowledge and practical skill development to a level that will enable them to enter the trade as a capable and knowledgeable apprentice and entry-level worker. Program start date is October 7. welDing Pre-emPloyment Twenty-week pre-employment certificate program providing students with theoretical trade knowledge and practical skill development to a level that will enable them to enter the trade as a capable and knowledgeable apprentice and entry-level worker.

to Apply call the whitehorse ayamdigut admissions office at 867.668.8710, toll free 1.800.661.0504 or go online to www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/apply

Whitehorse Happenings Art Shows until Tue, May 28 Reflections Of The North Northend Gallery 393-3590 New Gallery Featuring Yukon Artists Originals. until Sat, Jun 1 Fayoum Portraits By Suzanne Paleczny Arts Underground 667 4080 programs@artsunderground.ca until Sat, Jun 1 James Jerome - Fish Camps through a Gwich’in Lens Arts Underground until Wed, Jun 5 Neil Graham’s “Hand of the North” Yukon Artists at Work .until Wed, Jun 5 Copper Apparitions by Colin Alexander Gallery 22 portraits, landscapes, and abstracts in fire colour and traditional media

Live Music Wed, May 15 Hump Day with Steve Slade 5:00 PM Paddy’s Place .

Thu, May 16 An Evening with Roxx 6:00 PM Tony’s Pizza .

Thu, May 16 Fishead Stew 8:30 PM Dirty Northern Pub high energy blend of swingin’ country blues, bluegrass, celtic, westen swing, gypsy, oldtimey, ....and whatever else suits Thu, May 16 Yukon Jack - Premier Country 9:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon .

Fri, May 17 Hunny Badger Jazz 6:30 PM Volare Restaurant, SKKY Hotel *** Kristine and Gary Lachance with Mr. David Sutton on piano. Jazz and contemporary musical stylings to delight all ages.

Fri, May 17 Relative Harmony 7:30 PM Well Read Books Katie Avery averykatie@hotmail.com 647-209-0274 Whitehorse’s own Suzuki violin teacher (Katie Avery) performs with her family band, Relative Harmony.

Fri, May 17 Daniel Martin (Vancouver BC looppedal bluegrass/rock) 8:00 PM Epic Pizza www. danielmartinmusic.ca Fri, May 17 Isaak / White / Haddock 9:00 PM Gold Pan Saloon .

Fri, May 17 Shane Philip with DJ Rebel Selector 9:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon .

Fri, May 17 SHANE PHILIP MultiInstrumentalist/Didgeridoo Virtuoso 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon + guest DJ: Rebel Selector (reggae/dancehall/reggaeton) presented by Yukon Reggae Council Sat, May 18 Hunny Badger Jazz 6:30 PM Volare Restaurant, SKKY Hotel *** Kristine and Gary Lachance with Mr. David Sutton on piano. Jazz and contemporary musical stylings to delight all ages.

Sat, May 18 Yukon Jack - Premier Country 9:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon .

Mon, May 20 Wild Thang! Electric Dance Party with DJ Carlo 9:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon .

Wed, May 22 Hump Day with Steve Slade 5:00 PM Paddy’s Place .

Wed, May 22 Polka Dots and Moonbeams 7:30 PM The Old Fire Hall Kate Weekes, Keitha Clark, Duncan Sinclair, Rob Bergman and Grant Simpson are heading out on tour - this is a sendoff concert!

Thu, May 23 An Evening with Roxx 6:00 PM Tony’s Pizza .

Thu, May 23 Fishead Stew 8:30 PM Dirty Northern Pub high energy blend of swingin’ country blues, bluegrass, celtic, westen swing, gypsy, oldtimey, ....and whatever else suits Fri, May 24 Hunny Badger Jazz 6:30 PM Volare Restaurant, SKKY Hotel *** Kristine and Gary Lachance with Mr. David Sutton on piano. Jazz and contemporary musical stylings to delight all ages.

Fri, May 24 Fawn Frizten & Daniel Zanke House Concert 8:00 PM Daniel Janke’s Studio Fawn Frizten / Email: fawn@fawnfritzen.com $20 by reservation, Doors open at 7:00. Daniel Janke and Fawn Frizten will be doing a house concert together.Potluck refreshments provided.

Fri, May 24 DJKJ, with Moses & Beat Bombshell 9:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon .

Fri, May 24 The Canucks 9:00 PM Gold Pan Saloon .

Sat, May 25 Hunny Badger Jazz 6:30 PM Volare Restaurant, SKKY Hotel *** Kristine and Gary Lachance with Mr. David Sutton on piano. Jazz and contemporary musical stylings to delight all ages.

Sat, May 25 The Canucks 9:00 PM Gold Pan Saloon .

Sat, May 25 Yukon Jack - Premier Country 9:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon

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WEEKLY Live Music Jam Nights Wednesdays

Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 PM Epic Pizza Peggy 668-7448 goes till we are done!

Jamaoke with Ashley & Jackie 8:30 PM Jarvis Street Saloon .

Thursdays open-mike night with Dave Haddock 7:30 PM Gold Pan Saloon Bring your voice or an instrument and perform a few song Frirdays Friday Fandango at the Airport Chalet 7:00 PM Airport Chalet. Jam night with Peggy Hanifan Tuesdays Ginger Jam 9:00 PM Yukon Inn fully electric jam with a PA system, drum kit and guitars provided, and encourages the wearing of silly hats

Events

Thu, May 16 Farmer’s Market 3:00 PM Shipyards Park local produce and arts & crafts Fri, May 17 15th Annual Territorial Skills Competition 9:00 AM Canada Games Centre 668-2709 Thu, May 23 Comedy Night Live 9:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon open mic stand-up Sun, May 26 Pancake Breakfast 10:30 AM Shipyards Park Ongoing Events

Wednesdays

Free Lunches 11:30 AM at Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre French : Zumba or / Zumba Gold 12:00 PM Centre De La Francophonie 668-2663 Spanish Conversation 12:00 PM Golden Age Society. ¡Bienvenidos!

Sit and Stitch Nights 5:15 PM Town & Mountain Hotel everyone welcome, must be 19+ Whitehorse String Ensemble rehearsal 6:15 PM at Hellaby Hall, 393-2588. New members welcome. Violin, viola, cello and bass Texas Hold ‘em 6:30 PM at 503 Steele, Royal Canadian Legion. Steven Grossinger Royal Canadian Legion - Texas Hold ‘em Tournament. free poker tournament, all skill levels welcome.

Training available from 6-6:30 PM Free English Classes 7:00 PM 108 Wickstorm Road in Whitehorse. For more information call:335-5443.

Whitehorse Rifle & Pistol Club Public Access 7:00 PM Located on Gray Mtn Road Range officers on duty Acrylic Painting Open Studio 7:00 PM Arts Underground easels and water containers on site.

Please bring your paints, brushes, supports and rags. Contact: 667-4080 Yukon R/C 7:00 PM Mud Bog Motor-Cross Track Bring your R/C and meet other hobby enthusiast

Thursdays

Farmer’s Market 3:00 PM Shipyards Park local produce and arts & crafts (starts May 16th) Feminist Book Club 5:30 PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre a book club for feminists Merengue and Salsa lessons 8:00 PM Leaping Feats Show up 10 to 15 minutes in advance to register and pay

Fridays

Sally & Sisters Lunch Noon at Food Bank, 334-9317. Free Hot Lunch for Women (children welcome) Writing Faith Workshop 5:00 PM United Church food in the middle, stories all around jstueart@ yahoo.com ESL Conversation Club - 5:30 PM Multi-Cultural Centre on a drop in basis TGIF - Dinner 6:30 PM at 503 Steele, Royal Canadian Legion Steven Grossinger. Dinner and entertainment on Friday nights, with a variety of menu and entertainment formats.

Saturdays

Yukon Amateur Radio Association 9:30 PM A&W Informal breakfast with YARA members, Hams from outside the Yukon often join

Sundays

Whitehorse Scrabble Club 1:00 PM Gold Rush Inn Micah 336-4643 Adult Pottery Drop-in 2:30 PM at Arts Underground, 667-2159. Clay is available for purchase. Equipment and tools are provided.

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Sally & Sisters Lunch Noon at Food Bank, 334-9317 Free Hot Lunch for Women (children welcome).

Whitehorse Rifle & Pistol Club Public Access 7:00 PM Located on Gray Mtn Road Range officers on duty

Tuesdays

Free English Conversation Group 302 Strickland St., lower level. 668-5907. Bring your own lunch Bingo (Regular Games) 5:00 PM at Elks Hall Whitehorse Curling Club, 667-2875 Potluck Food Co-op - Info-Market 4:00 PM 5th Ave, between Wood St. and Jarvis St.

Children

Tuesday-Friday Learning Together 9:30 to 11:30 at Selkirk School Parents of 3 or 4 year old children. Free drop-in program: storytelling, games, crafts and more. Accompanying toddlers welcome. 667-3006 FREE DROP IN at Yukon Family Literacy Centre Mon-Fri Noon - 3:00 PM, Mon-Wed 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Sat 10:00 AM 3:00 PM (2nd Floor of Canada Games Centre) Colleen/Stephanie 668-8698 Free family learning fun!

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Thursdays

Boy’s & Girl’s Club 3:00 - 9:00 PM at 6209 - 6th Avenue, 393-2824 Kid’s After School Art Club 3:30 PM Arts Underground Yukon Art Society reception@ artsunderground.ca 667-4080 Ages 10-14 until October 25 Northern Lights Judo Club 5:00 PM at Ecole Emilie Tremblay School, judoyukon@gmail.com.

Under 15 years

Shiroumakai Judo Club 6:30 PM at Vanier School, judoyukon@gmail.com. Ages under 15 Polarettes Youth Drop-in 7:30 PM Vanier School 867-668-4794 between the ages of 10 - 14

Fridays

Boy’s & Girl’s Club 3:00 - 9:00 PM Rec Night: manhunt, floor hockey, dodgeball and more. 6209 - 6th Avenue, 393-2824 Jr. Youth Climbing Club 3:30 PM F.H.Collins School Alain 668-4042 for Gr.8 - 12 BYTE radio 4:00PM CJUC 92.5FM Youth Lounge 6:00 PM Canada Games Centre AfterShock Youth Group 7:00 PM Church of the Nazarene 633-4903 Ages 12 to 18

Saturdays

Boy’s & Girl’s Club 3:00 - 9:00 PM Youth Chef Night we teach recipes for healthy food from scratch. Ages 11-18. 6209 - 6th Avenue, 3932824 Learning Together Program 9:30 AM Caregivers Fencing for Youth and Adults 10:00 AM at Takhini Elementary

and children 3-4 years old. Mon-Thurs 667 3006 Yukon R/C 3:00 PM Porter Creek Secondary School Bring your R/C and meet other hobby Learning Together Program 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM enthusiast Caregivers and children 3-4 years old. Mon-Thurs Youth Lounge 6:00 PM Canada Games Centre Youth Badminton Club drop-in 7:00 PM Takhini 667-3006 Elementary School Kate Krabel 456-7773 Tumble Time Playgroup 9:30 AM at Riverdale Baptist Church Kathy 668-7273 or 667-6620 (aged birth to 5).

Polarettes Youth Drop-in 7:30 PM Vanier School Jr. Youth Climbing Club 3:30 PM F.H.Collins School Alain 668-4042 for Gr.8 - 12 867-668-4794 between the ages of 10 - 14 Trampoline Training for Snowboarders 7:00 PM Polarettes Gymnastics Club Head Young Explorers Preschool Program 10:00 AM Coach, Mary Binsted 334-2944 Improve your snowboarding under the supervision of trained at MacBride Museum coaches. Two Levels available for snowboarders ages 10+ Canoe and Kayak Club Youth Group Night 7:00 Sunday School 10:00 AM at Christ Church PM pre-registered course for information contact Cathedral, 668-5530

current@yckc.ca YCKC Bins 668-4236

Polarettes Family Drop-in 2:00 Shiroumakai Judo Club 6:30 PM at Vanier PM at Vanier School, 867-668-4794. Enjoy a fun School, judoyukon@gmail.com. Ages under 15 afternoon of gymnastics experience Youth badminton club 7:00 PM Takhini Toddler Church Service 9:30 a.m. Whitehorse United Church, 601 Main Street. Stories, songs, Elementary School Kate Krabel 456-7773

Wednesdays Thursdays

Mondays

Fridays

Sundays

snacks provided and prayers 20 minutes Info: 667-2989

Tuesdays

Hiroshikai Judo Club 5:00 PM at Holy Family School, judoyukon@gmail.com Ages under 15 551 Whitehorse Air Cadets 6:30 PM Junior Roller Derby 6:30 PM For girls age 12 18. No equipment or experience required. A great opportunity to make new friends, learn a new sport and have fun. www.yukonrollergirls.ca Youth Shooting Program 7:00 PM Whitehorse Romp & Run Playgroup 9:30 AM at Whitehorse Rifle & Pistol Club Introductory Open House and United Church. sign-up for Youth ages 10-19 years. Parental Learning Together Program 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM permission required.

Caregivers and children 3-4 years old. Mon-Thurs Twoonie Race 7:00 PM alternating Mt Mac or 667-3006 Chadburn with Contagious Mountain Bike Club Art Smarts Kids After School Art Club 3:30 PM YFC/Youth Unlimited 7:30 PM LePage Park Arts Underground Marlene Collins (mcollins@ Melissa Teeuwsen 335-8809 Hang out in the park northwestel.net) 667-4080 Ages 7-9 every Tuesday night, rain or shine. All youth are welcome.

Mondays

Learning Together Program 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Caregivers and children 3-4 years old. Mon-Thurs 667-3006

Tuesdays

Youth

Girl Guides Canada Registration 302 Steele Street Guide. Office: 667-2455 Teen Reading Club Whitehorse Public Library, 667-8900 or 667-5228

Wednesdays

Boy’s & Girl’s Club 3:00 - 9:00 PM 6209 – 6th Avenue, 393-2824 Jr. Youth Climbing Club 3:30 PM F.H.Collins School Alain 668-4042 for Gr.8 - 12 Yukon Youth Climbing Club 3:30 PM F.H. Collins BYTE radio 4:00PM CJUC 92.5FM Yoga In The Alpine “Teen Yoga” 5:30 PM at Alpine Bakery. wallymaltz@northwestel.net Instructor Tammy Biathlon Junior Team Training 5:30 PM at Grey Mountain Road. Keith Clarke, ktclarke@ northwestel.net, 668-6831

Seniors Wednesdays

Elderactive Recreation Activities 10:00 AM at Canada Games Centre Qigong & Tai Chi for those with health concerns 10:00 AM Golden Age Centre Helene Dobrowolsky 668-3814 Lawn Bowling 11:00 AM at Canada Games Centre Fieldhouse. Ken 668-2919

Thursdays

Seniors Traditional Yang Family Style 103 Movement Hand Form 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Jo-Ann Gates 667-4531 Continued study and practise of the Yang Family Style long form *resumes Jan 10th* Bingo 1:30 PM at Golden Age Centre, 668-5538

Fridays

Floor Curling 9:30 AM at Golden Age Centre, 668-5538 Crib Tournament 2:00 PM at Golden Age Centre, 668-5538

Saturdays

Zoomer’s Wellness 55+ 4:00 PM 10 Hyland Crescent, Riverdale Susana 633-6821 or Rob 668-7239. 2 left feet welcome!

Mondays

Seniors Qigong and Yang Family Style 16 Movement Hand Form 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Jo-Ann Gates 667-4531 This short tai chi form helps with relaxation, flexibility, balance and strength. Ideal for beginners and experienced tai chi players. *resumes Jan 7th* Friendship-Cards, shuffleboard, Wii 1:00 PM at Golden Age Centre, 668-5538.

Tuesdays

Blood Pressure Clinic 10:30 AM at Greenwood Place. Lois at 667-6149 Elder/Active Bingo 6:00 PM at Elk’s Hall Whitehorse Duplicate Bridge Club 7:00 PM at Golden Age Society. Bring your partner

Meetings

Wed, May 15 YEU Local Y025 (Whitehorse Hospital Workers) monthly meeting 5:30 PM YEU Hall 667-2331 .

Thu, May 16 Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition’s AGM 5:00 PM CYO Hall (4th and Steeele) Everyone welcome. 334-9317 Thu, May 16 Yukon Canines AGM 7:00 PM Canada Games Centre .

Wed, May 22 YEU Local Y017 (Yukon Government) monthly Executive meeting 7:30 PM YEU Hall 667-2331 .

Wed, May 22 Whitehorse Curling Club AGM 7:00 PM Mount McIntyre .

Thu, May 23 Roundtable on Sexualized Assault in the Media 5:30 PM 7:30 PM The Baked Cafe Hillary Aitken 667-2693 Guest Panelists include: Vivian Belik, local journalist, and Christine Klassen-St.Pierre,Vice Principal at FH Collins.

Thu, May 23 NAWS AGM 5:30 PM 106 Strickland 667-2708 all UBC 2499 UA 310 members Thu, May 23 Hospice Yukon AGM 6:30 PM Golden Age Society 667-7429 administrator@ hospiceyukon.net RSVP Thu, May 23 Yukon Invasive Species Council AGM 6:00 PM 8:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library Fri, May 24 Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis - Cognition and Exercise 6:00 PM Westmark Whitehorse Presenters: Debbie Irwin, Community Services Coordinator MS Society & Pam Vankampen, Physiotherapist Whitehorse General Hospital Sat, May 25 Sun, May 26 Yukon NDP Annual Convention 2013 9:00 AM The Old Fire Hall Annual Convention for Yukon New Democratic Party- come join us for a great weekend! 6682203 for more info.

Sat, May 25 Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis- For MS Caregivers Only 9:30 PM Copper Ridge Place Debbie Irwin 1-866-991-0577 Exclusively for family members and caregivers.

Participants will have opportunity to discuss challenges while supporting someone with MS. Sun, May 26 Tagish Nation Dancers AGM 3:00 PM #5 Beech st. 668-2545 .

Wednesdays

Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 AM Sport Yukon 456-4752 Open to all Whitehorse Midnight Sun Rotary 12:10 PM Yukon Inn Whitehorse Toastmasters 6:30 PM Yukon Inn 667-7752 Open to all Whitehorse Lions Club [2nd Wed each month 6:30 PM Yukon Inn] & [4th Wed each month Captain Martin House]

Thursdays

Sundogs Toastmasters 12:00 PM Sport Yukon 633-6228 Open to all Fridays Whitehorse Rotary 12:10 PM Westmark Whitehorse

Tuesdays

Lake Laberge Lion’s Club [2nd & 4th Tues each month 7:00] Captain Martin House 668-7979 president@lakelabergelions.com Rendezvous Rotary 7:00 PM Yukon Inn

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KIAC & DCMF are proud to announce:

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Friday, May 31st in the KIAC Ballroom Doors at 7:00 pm Admission: $5.00

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May 16 – June 21, 2013 Artist Talk & Reception:

May 16th at 7pm

Suzanne Paleczny Exhibition closes: June 1st

Exhibi�on closes December 1st, 2012

>> in the Hougen Heritage Gallery: In the Hougen Gallery: YUKON Heritage ARCHIVES Archival Favourites fromCamps the Vault JamesGold: Jerome – Fish Exhibi� on closes January 26, 2013 Through a Gwich’in Lens

Yukon Archives Open Studio Sessions Exhibiting May - July

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please bill to Transportation Museum, attention: Swales $5 per hour paidJanna to Studio Tech To Acrylic register call:Painting 867-667-4080

Email: recep�on@artsunderground.ca Opening Reception: Open-Studio note that keyline prints Thursday May 23rd atPlease 7:00 pm with Neil Graham Gallery Hours: Thursday to Sunday, 3:00 – 7:00 pm Every first and third The Confluence Members’ Gallery is a volunteerrun gallery located in the Yukon School of Visual Arts (3rd and Queen). Each year the gallery displays the work of several local visual artists and hosts a group members’ show.

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

Viewing: 10-10:30am Auction starts 10:30am Canada Games Centre Atco Ice Rink

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

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TUES & WED, 11 A.M. - 5 P.M. THURS & FRI, 11 A.M. - 6 P.M. SAT, 11 A.M. - 4 P.M.

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Waters road off the Fish Lake Road Registration: 10:00am Race Start Time: 10:30am Bryan Craven 393-3993

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May 24-26

Sport Coach Clinic Don White 633-5671

May 27

Walking Clinic Whitehorse Public Meeting Room 6 pm - 9 pm Tanya Astika 668-5844

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The Amazing Mr. Leech

Ryan Leech performs, teaches and speaks at Shipshape event May 26

by Glenda Koh

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about what the human body is capable of.”

Leech draws upon his multifaceted experience to reach out to young people through a presentation called the Trials of Life.

Aimed towards school-aged children and young adults, it intersperses demonstration riding with thought provoking dialogue.

“The riding is just a great way for kids to connect with me,” he says. “It’s very visual so I can quickly earn some trust and respect and with that they’re a little more open to listening to what I have to say and sharing some stories.

“The show isn’t for people to get into riding bikes, but for people to find their own thing.”

Leech tackles such topics as: how to approach decisions, define success, deal with obstacles and criticism, and finally, the importance of determining their own potential.

“It’s often hard for people to discover their passions and interests and take some personal risks rather than just following the status quo,” he says. “My story is pretty unique and I’m just encouraging students to find their own unique story.”

Leech is also certified as an Integral Coach who facilitates

ountain biker Ryan Leech is the first to concede he’s had a great life so far. A professional rider his entire adult life, his career now combines cycling with teaching yoga and inspiring adults and kids to find their own life path.

Whitehorse will have the opportunity to meet Leech on May 26. He’ll be the showcase performer at the City of Whitehorse’s new active living event on the waterfront, Shipshape.

Leech began his career riding trials, where bikers navigate a series of obstacles.

He now makes his living, in part, by demonstrating bike skills through live performances and video.

Leech admits that while competition comprised his early career, it wasn’t his ideal.

“I enjoyed the more creative kind of riding, creating video segments and being a performer,” he says.

It was competition and curiosity that drove him to excel.

“I always wanted to be the one to learn the new trick and was the first to do it,” he says. “That was a big motivating factor, combined with my curiosity

and assists clients in navigating change and decisions.

“Coaching arose because of my own struggles in trying to figure out what to do in my life beyond riding.”

Leech has also been practicing yoga for most of his career.

“I was so much more familiar and connected to my body through the yoga practice and through the exploration of how my body worked,” he says, explaining how yoga helped him develop a unique style of riding.

He also hosts cycling retreats that combine mountain biking and yoga, called Ride and Reach Retreats, and recently released a yoga for cyclists DVD. Leech, who is based in the Vancouver area, is looking forward to returning to Yukon.

“It’s just a wonderful place to ride, every day is a different ride and place to explore.”

Ryan Leech will be the featured guest at the City of Whitehorse’s event Shipshape on May 26. He will conduct a yoga class (no mat required), and will do a mountain bike performance at 3:30 p.m. at Shipyards Park.

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YUKON BRINGS BACK PLAY! SEND US YOUR CREATIVE WAYS to keep kids active outdoors and ll up our local parks.

SHOW US what you are doing now.

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Reaching the Hearts of Children in Need

Yukon-based charity seeks to raise $40,000 for Haitian children.

by Tamara Neely

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aving a child die in your arms — that’s something that can really change how you view what’s important.

As soon as she graduated from high school in Whitehorse, Yukoner Morgan Wienberg flew to Haiti to offer her help to the thousands of children who had become displaced from their families during the earthquake of 2010.

In 2011 she founded a nonprofit organization called Little Footprints, Big Steps (LFBS) to continue her efforts.

Two years later — in January of this year — she felt the despair of holding a child she loved in her arms as he quietly died from Hepatitis B. She realized that no matter how much suffering she sees, Haiti is where she wants to be, and helping children one-byone to escape abusive situations is what she wants to do.

Little Footprints, Big Steps has

helped 52 children leave abusive orphanages, and 15 kids leave the streets to reunite with their families.

“The biggest thing I want for these kids is to believe in themselves and know they are part of the society and to know that they are valued — to be cared about and to care about others,” Wienberg says.

She experienced so many setbacks and challenges, yet there were so many success stories, too.

And then Judelin died.

She had done everything she could and he still died.

She had known Judelin for a year, when he was a 15-year-old street kid. Angry. Aggressive. Solitary. Cold.

But she knew the impact that compassion and love can have. It can melt away the hate, leaving warmth.

She took him under the wing

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Judelin, in front of his house in January. He died at 4:10 a.m. on January 30. of LFBS and he began to open up, mentor the littler kids and show affection. He also reconnected with his mother, who had abused him.

And then on New Year’s Eve he fell ill. Feverish and vomiting, she took him from doctor to doctor in the small town where they lived, trying to find someone who could diagnose him. Then she took him on a six-hour bus trip to Port-auPrince to find a hospital, cradling his weak body on her lap. She sought out a doctor who cared, at a hospital with the equipment to treat him.

She slept under a crib on the floor of his hospital room for days.

She would perch on the side of his bed and put her arms around him so he’d know she was near, her tears dripping on his head.

“I had one hand on the top of his head and my other hand on his chest and I was crying above his face, I said, ‘Judelin, can you hear me?’ And he grunted,” she says.

“And then I said, ‘Do you know I love you?’ And I didn’t hear anything.”

She held him, and his life slipped away.

She was devastated. But Judelin did not die alone in the street; even his mother had come to see him.

“I’ve been traumatized over and over again and I’ve never really taken the time to stop — I just keep going,” Wienberg says.

“I always try to have this perspective that there are so many problems and so much suffering, that you just have to do something about it.”

Now, it’s hard for her to leave Haiti and come for a visit in the Yukon.

In Haiti she is making deep connections with children and families in need. She has seen children on the brink of death rejuvenate with life, and she has seen children so full of life succumb to death.

With financial support LFBS is rescuing children from orphanages that are keeping them nearto-death in order to attract international aid.

It is also supporting povertystricken families in rural areas generate sustainable methods of earning a livelihood. These families do not have enough food to feed their children or pay school fees. They think that their children will have a better chance at life if they live in an orphanage.

“A corrupt local will go to these countryside communities, where

there is less education, extreme poverty and no access to aid and will say they have an orphanage, or will say they’ll take the kid to the city and put them in school,” Wienberg says. “They’re abused, starved, sold, put into slavery and the parent never knows. The sicker the kid in the orphanage looks, the more food and clothes and other things foreigners will bring, which for the owner of the orphanage means greater wealth.”

LFBS is seeking donations to raise $40,000 by July to help with this program.

There are also opportunities for people interested in volunteering in Haiti.

Morgan Wienberg’s mother, Karen Wienberg, coordinates volunteers.

“We try to match the skills, abilities and interests of our volunteers with the needs of our children and families — whether it be in our transitional/education safe house, outreach in various geographic locations, trade training, medical interventions, educational assistance, etc.,” Karen says.

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formation about Little Footprints, Big Steps and how you can elp, go to www.LittleFootprintsBigSteps. com, email Morgan Wienberg at Morgan.2.2@hotmail.com or email Karen Wienberg at KarenWienberg@gmail.com.

Yukoner Morgan Wienberg, right, and a volunteer apply bandages to Ednel, a boy Little Footprints, Big Steps rescued from a corrupt orphanage, after he fell off of his bicycle.

PHOTO: Karen Wienberg

A Number of Positive Impacts Little Footprints, Big Steps’ yearly operating budget is $114,000 for the three programs they run: family outreach; transitional safe house; and advocacy. While two percent of their budget pays for administrative needs such as money wire transfers to Haiti, 98 per cent directly supports the children and their families.

Here are the numbers: • 105 children are going to school because LFBS is paying the school fees.

• 67 children have reunited with their families and the families are receiving support to create a sustainable livelihood.

• 14 children left abusive orphanages/street life and live full-time in the LFBS safe house.

• 10 full-time Haitian staff are employed with LFBS. • 5 parents are receiving advocacy support to help them find trafficked children.

• 4 volunteer Haitians support LFBS. • 3 homeless families are receiving housing support for one year as well as support to create a sustainable livelihood.

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A Single Child’s Story

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Founder of Little Footprints Big Steps describes a success story in Haiti

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street corner and watched the world walk past him in February 2012. He was 15 years old. He’d shine shoes to make enough money for the day. He’d spend nights on a piece of cardboard, laid out on the concrete ground under a bar’s entrance.

But his outer, silent shell hid a vulnerability: he longed for stability and safety. One night, I saw the boy sitting on a divider in the middle of a busy Haitian street. I sat down beside him and saw his eyes were filled with tears and he was holding a small photo in his hand.

He showed me the photo, it was a young woman.

“My mother,” Crizilov grunted, “She died when I was 3. If she’d been here, I would have gone to

o have you seen any progress?”

This is the question I’m most often asked when people learn I live in Haiti. Vague as it is, I feel this question can be answered in the story of a child named is Crizilov.

His dark eyes were filled with anger and pain as he stood on the

Crizilov, a boy who has been supported by Little Footprints, Big Steps, holds a younger child in the organization’s safe house.

PHOTO: Morgan Wienberg

school. She wouldn’t have let me live in the streets.”

The tough, street-hardened teenager fell into my lap and cried.

I became Crizilov’s legal guardian and he moved into our safe house.

The illiterate teenager was eager to go to school — so he did. But he was self-conscious and insecure; only once everyone else went to sleep was he willing to study and practice the alphabet. Yet after five months, Crizilov was writing in French and tackling 3-digit math problems.

Eventually, Crizilov decided to introduce me to his aunt. We pulled up to a dirt road just minutes from the street corner Crizilov had lived on. He stopped abruptly on the side of the road and pointed me in the direction of his aunt.

Later, showing me two dark scars on his forearm, Crizilov confided that he’d once lived with his aunt, but his uncle had forced him to stay at home and sell produce instead of going to school. Crizilov had been beaten and burned for helping himself to food, and was constantly on the receiving end of his uncle’s aggression — leaving him and the entire family in a constant state of fear.

Crizilov and I began to visit his aunt regularly. Soon she shared stories about how her husband’s abuse sent her children to the hospital, and how neighbours had to tear him off of her. Yet she stayed with him because she couldn’t afford her own house. Little Footprints Big Steps supporters — consisting primarily of Yukoners — came through.

We rented a home for Crizilov’s aunt and her children. One month later, Crizilov moved in with his family. He finally had his own home.

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Crizilov at his aunt’s coffee table.

She tutored him, urging the teenager to correct his math questions. Across the candle-lit table sat Crizilov’s cousin, reciting her history homework out loud. Glancing up from his math notebook, Crizilov caught my eye. I felt overwhelmed with pride. A huge, open smile spread across Crizilov’s face and I could see happiness in his eyes. He confidently took a piece of chalk and started writing on a small chalkboard his aunt had pasted onto their wall. After one semester of school, the former street boy had achieved above

average marks and skipped up to second grade. Fourteen months after I’d found this boy sleeping on a street corner – 12 months after he’d sobbed in my lap – Crizilov had rediscovered himself, his confidence and his family.

Yukoner Morgan Wienberg is the founder of the non-profit organization Little Footprints, Big Steps, which rescues Haitian children from corrupt orphanages and reunites them with family.

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Last July, they released two albums, Ummagma and Antigravity, simultaneously on the Internet from their home in the Ukraine.

“This is more than just East meets West,” says McLarnon of their sound. “It is something totally new and unique with a sense of bliss and sometimes beautiful melancholy.”

The songs are built around Kretov’s guitars and their contrasting vocals, with other instruments, sounds and effects layered in. Like the guitars, the vocals are reverbed, processed, filtered and layered in like the other instruments.

The result is a sound merging folk, European jazz and even classical elements and is similar to Sigur Rós, The xx and some of David Bowie’s instrumentals.

Now based in western Ukraine, Ummagma have been using social media such as Facebook, Twitter, SoundCloud, Youtube and Reverbnation, to draw attention to

their work.

“We’ve gotten in touch with bloggers, podcasters and radio stations; we like to give the music a chance to be heard,” says McLarnon. “In order to find our audience, we have intentionally reached out to countries that are often overlooked and in ways that are often not fully explored — it seems that is what sets us apart and has created such a buzz surrounding Ummagma in just a short amount of time.”

Both Ummagma and Antigravity are available on the Ummagma’s Bandcamp website as pay-whatyou-want. Their website, ummagma.com has links to their videos. Their SoundCloud site is also streaming remixes of their songs by other artists.

Outstanding Tracks: on Ummagma: “Rotation” and “Human Factor;” on Antigravity: “Live and Let Die.” Barry “Jack” Jenkins keeps close tabs on the Yukon music scene. If you are producing a Yukon CD, please contact him at melford12@hotmail.com

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ometimes it’s hard for me to believe that beer companies spend billions of dollars each year marketing products that should sell itself. But people need to be swayed by the next best thing or conscripted back into brand loyalty after straying.

Put enough money into marketing, and a relatively unknown beer like Stella Artois can sweep the globe and become the uber-cool beer choice of the beautiful people.

Beer promoters often appeal to our primal instincts. For example, there is a deep-rooted advertising union between beer and sports: National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, National Hockey League, Boat Racing, NASCAR and even Bass Fishing.

Heck, Molson-Coors (and the Molson brothers) own the Montreal Canadiens hockey team.

Most beer commercials walk that sketchy line of male selfmockery; slapstick, potty humour;

and camaraderie — with just a splash of sexism a la Spinal Tap’s “What’s wrong with being sexy?”

Apparently mass-produced North American lager is like a “shower in the back of your throat” that transports you and your male buddies on a logo-festooned beer plane full of hot stewardesses to an exclusive party on a desert island. It’s like being beaten over the head repeatedly with an adolescent stick; but it’s a golden formula for advertisers.

Aside from sports, every music festival I’ve been to is sponsored by a brewing company. Coachella Music Festival near Palm Springs is no different.

Heineken is the sponsor, but the premium price of $9 per beer seriously reduces beer intake, and, happily, the drunken obnoxious factor. The desert heat also promotes more water consumption than beer. Plus, you can’t see all six musical stages from the

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Maybe it’s the European influence, but Heineken USA bucked the typical North American beer marketing trend when it created its Most-Interesting-Man-in-theWorld character to market the Dos Equis brand.

Sure, he had young females admirers, but this older man’s lifestyle of adventure and success was intriguing. The character “can speak French… in Russian” and is “the life of parties he never attended.”

The advertisements first ran in the United States in 2006 and were correlated to a significant increase in sales.

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t’s 5:30 p.m. on Saturday April 27, and the staff of Asian Central Store are preparing for tonight’s show.

Pinoy New Talent Singing Idol, a nation-wide contest sponsored by Filipino broadcaster TV 5, has included Whitehorse in its 2013 season tryouts, and the local grocery/ restaurant is the event’s headquarters.

Tonight’s event will be the first of five monthly tryouts, after which the local winner will head south to compete against finalists from eight other Canadian cities. The national champion wins a round trip for two to the Philip-

pines; an exclusive record contract with Viva Records; appearances in TV 5 programming; a condo in Manila and 50,000 pesos (about CAD$1,200) spending money.

By 6:30 p.m. Asian Central is packed. There’s approximately 50 people seated in the main dining room. The karaoke machine plays a reel of extreme sports wipeouts as a young woman softly croons along to “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” by Gloria Gaynor.

Trays of fried milkfish with mounds of steamed rice and bowls of pork bone soup come steaming out of the kitchen carried by a waitress, who sidesteps a pair of

“Singing contests are a staple in the Philippines,” Peron says.

“We have them in every nook and cranny of the country of all our 7,107 islands. That’s 7, 107 at low tide.”

The first contestant, Rene Boy Minguito, steps to the microphone dressed in a grey cardigan with white shirt and bowtie. His song is “This is the Moment,” written for the Broadway production Jekyll & Hyde and recently performed by Susan Boyle and Donnie Osmond on ABC’s Dancing With the Stars.

“This is the Moment” is perfect for a singing contest. It begins slowly, building with each “this is

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The show still hasn’t started and Ailene Gayangos, the store’s owner, looks anxious. “We’re waiting for one more contestant who was working until six, ” she says.

“That’s pretty much life in the Yukon, eh?”

The judges – all Caucasian – smile politely from a plastic banquet table facing the stage: Elayne Sayney, Dennis Pederson, Dennis Beaudoin, Mollie Roy and Whitehorse’s Mayor Dan Curtis.

At last Gayangos gets the nod to start, passing the mic to MC Ernesto Peron.

Contest winner Rene Boy Minguito croons for an appreciative crowd at Whitehorse’s first PNT Singing Idol competition. The restaurant Asian Central is hosting the competition/show every third Saturday through to August. the moment,” and nearly reaches a climax before ripping you back down, and building you back to another “this is the moment,” all over again. If properly executed, the final refrain pops like a cherry bomb. cont’d on page 15...

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Like Singing For Family ... cont’d.

Minguito knows his way around his selection. At first, there are just a few hoots from a group of ladies at a table closest to the stage. Then a few teenage girls begin shouting and clapping in the back corner. He throws his right arm wide, with a final, “this is the mooooooment…” as the room bursts into applause.

Marichu King is up next with a smoldering rendition of “Stars”

by Grace Potter, a song about a woman who can’t look at the stars because they remind her of an exlover. It’s got a longish guitar solo in the middle that can spell sudden death for those with low stage presence. King carries it well. The room glitters with camera flashes as she walks off the stage.

“I didn’t expect the judges to be all Canadians,” she says laughing. “I thought some would be Filipinos, so I was really nervous.”

Next up is Jerda Mae Bungay, a teenager who has been singing since she was a child. Her song is “Stand Up For Love” by Destiny’s Child. Like any song touched by Beyoncé Knowles, it’s full of flying pitch changes and soulfully drawn out vowel sounds, the kind that make church in the American south at least an hour longer than church everywhere else. She nails it.

The last performer is Jennifer Trinidad. She’s chosen “Saving All My Love For You,” a Whitney Houston power ballad. It’s soulful but not too tough. She leaves the stage beaming.

“This was kind of a new life experience for me,” she says. “But it felt like singing for family. These are my family here.”

After each contestant sings one more song it’s up to the mayor to announce the winner. There’s some light banter: “Queen is the greatest band that ever lived,” he reveals, and then reads the results: Minguito, bow tied master of the moment, is crowned champion.

He accepts his $100 gift certificate to Asian Central, a special box for accessing various Filipino television channels, and a bouquet of flowers.

“I am feeling great right now,” he says. “It’s my dream to be a part of this contest.”

PNT Singing Idol 2013 Whitehorse qualifying shows will take place every third Saturday of the month until August at Asian Central Store, located at 210C Ogilvie Street.

Max Leighton is a freelance writer who promises not to let journalism die.

A moment, Minguito will not soon forget. The evening’s champion is honoured with a bouquet and congratulations from his competitors.

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18 tombstone territorial park opens

Memorable for its black granite peaks, idyllic alpine lakes and subarctic tundra landscapes, Tombstone Territorial Park is an icon among Yukon destinations. www.tombstonepark.ca

june 7 to 9 weekend on the wing

Birders unite! The Friends of the Dempster hosts walks and talks all weekend long at Tombstone Territorial Park. For more information contact: friendsofthedempster@gmail.com

8 Commissioner’s Tea and klondike ball

Dressing up has never been so fun. Wear your finest garb, kick up your heels and hang with the elite of the Yukon. The Commissioner’s Tea is a free event! Klondike Ball Tickets are $75. For tickets call 993-5575

14-15 Chickenstock Bluegrass Festival

The best kept secret of the north. This bluegrass festival is as down to earth as it gets. With trailer top concerts, backyard BBQ and a gravel pit for a dance floor. Kick up your heels in Chicken, Alaska! chickenrvpark@gmail.com

21 aboriginal day celebrations / summer solstice

Come celebrate Aboriginal Day with the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in. Local music, food and dancing! See the midnight sun for yourself!

feature event

may 18Break Up Comedy Festival The Dawson City Museum presents comedians Derek Edwards,“That Canadian Guy” Glen Foster and George Maratos at the Palace Grand Theatre. You don’t want to miss this! For tickets or info call 993-5291 x21

come visit us: diamond tooth gerties

Dawson City Museum

KIac

Whitehouse Cabins

westmark inn dawson

peabody’s photo parlour

Come visit Canada’s first and friendliest gambling hall. With nightly entertainment, games of chance and the best in libations, you can bet you’ll have a good time! www.dawsoncity.ca

Revel in a Klondike experience witha room with a view overlooking theYukon River! We offer a rustic setting within walking distance to town centre. Treat yourself to a luxurious stay with us! www.whitehousecabins.com

klondike Kate’s

Charming cabins with all the modern comforts. Restaurant has great food, great atmosphere featuring Smoked BBQ fares, homemade desserts and fabulous Sunday brunch specials. www.KlondikeKates.ca

eldorado hotel

Great location!

All rooms with bath, hi-def tv, phone with voice mail, fridge, coffee maker & 250mb internet/day.

Come dine in our restaurant, lounge or covered deck.

(867)993-5451

We boast the most comprehensive collection of artifacts in the entire Territory! Come experience the history of Dawson through our daily programs and demonstrations.

Don’t forget our narrow gauge locomotives! dawsonmuseum.ca

Opening May 16, 2013

Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) is an active centre of cultural and social energy. We invite you to explore our broad range of programming in the visual, media, literary and performing arts. www.kiac.ca

1-800-544-0920

Picture yourself in the Gold Rush!

Dress up, put on your best Klondike smile and pose for the camera.

Seating reservations are requested.

We also carry all your photography needs and unique artisan gifts.

993-5209

Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre

bonanza gold motel & rv

GOLD SHOW SPECIAL $109.00 Winner of the 2012 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Award.

Your gateway to Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in heritage. We provide guided tours to share our perspective on the gold rush era. Our gift shop features hand-made First Nation products!

We have a story to tell, let us share it with you. www.trondek.ca

bombay peggy’s

Spoil yourself at the Yukon's only restored brothel! Our inn features the room of your dreams with plush bedding and modern amenities.

Our pub offers the top Yukon brews and the sassiest martini menu in town! bombaypeggys.com

dawsoncity.ca

GREAT COMFORT & QUALITY! 1-888-993-6789 bonanzagold.ca

triple j hotel

Open May-Sept New Annex Built 2013!

Cabins with Kitchenettes renovated in 2012!

Restaurant and Lounge Best patio in town Triplejhotel.com / 1-867-993-5323

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I Love Dawson City!

PHOTO

Photo: Amanda Warren

CONTEST

Do you love Dawson City?

Have an awesome photo of Dawson City that will help us tell others why they will love Dawson too? If so, enter the I love Dawson City! Photo Contest.

WIN GREAT PRIZES: Winners (in sequential order) will get to chose from : A 3-Night stay at the Triple J Hotel for the 2013 Dawson City Music Festival.

or

A 2013 or 2014 Dawson City Music Festival Weekend Pass

or A Diamond Tooth Gerties Prize Pack ($75 value) How do I enter?

Email your photo(s) to kva@dawson.net by May 31st, 2013. Photos must be 300 dpi and at least 1,600 pixels wide (if a horizontal image) and 1,600 pixels tall (if a vertical image). Please include a brief description of your photo. We are looking for all types of photos though our favorites include people having a good time. For more info call 1-888-465-3006 or email us at kva@dawson.net.

Please read the fine print!

With regard to any photograph submitted to this contest, the entrant, or the owner of copyright in the photograph, retains copyright.Submitting any photograph to this contest, the entrant grants the Klondike Visitors Association (KVA) and Triple J Hotel, a royalty-free, world-wide, perpetual, non-exclusive license to display, distribute, reproduce, and create derivative works of the entries, in whole or in part, in any media now existing or subsequently developed, for any KVA or Triple J purpose, including, but not limited to advertising and promotional materials, its website, exhibition, and commercial products, including but not limited to KVA and Triple J publications. KVA nor Triple J will not be required to pay any additional consideration or seek any additional approval in connection with such uses. In other words, by entering the contest you are letting us use/alter your photo for any promotional purpose.and will never charge us for it., even if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t win We promise we will always credit you where size allows.

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Fourth Annual NorthWords Writers Conference – May 29 – June 1, 2013 Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Oregon State University, and author of seven books Kathleen Dean Moore, an Oregon writer laureate is our keynote author/ speaker. Additional information on the website.

Contact: Buckwheat Donahue, (907) 983-2854.

Annual Fran Delisle Cancer Awareness Walk – Saturday June 1, 2013 Sign up to walk from Dyea to Skagway, get sponsors and walk with friends on this walk to raise money and awareness.

Contact Candace Cahill for details.

Third Annual Skagway Marathon –

Annual Elks Summer Solstice Party – June 21, 2012 This fun event happens at the ball fields across the river from town. Everyone is invited, food booths, beer garden and games.

YAKUTANIA POINT Time: ................................................ 1 hour roundtrip Distance: ............................. 1.6 miles (2.6 km) roundtrip Rating: ...............................................................Easy Elevation Gain: ................................. 20 feet (6 meters)

Contact: John O’Daniel (OD), P.O. Box 696, Skagway, AK 99840

International Softball Tournament - June 28-30, 2013 Contact Cindy O’Daniel for information.

Pat Moore Memorial Game Fish Derby – July 18-21, 2013 Offers families, kids and eager anglers a chance to get out in the fresh ocean air and fish for cash prizes and gift certificates from local merchants Contact: TAIYA INLET WATERSHED COUNCIL: 907.983.2426

Southeast Alaska Garden Conference – July 19-21, 2013.

Speakers, events and workshops at AB Hall and Skagway. Contact Charlotte Jewell for information. skagwaygardenclub@ gmail.com

Saturday June 8, 2013

Leave Skagway and run up the Dyea road to West Creek and back, a distance of 26 miles. There is also a half marathon up the Dyea Road and back – 13 miles.

Contact: Buckwheat Donahue, (907) 983-2854

LOWER DEWEY LAKE Time: .......................................... 1- 2 hours roundtrip Distance: ..... 0.9 miles (1.4 km) to lake and return roundtrip ....................... 3.6 miles (5.8 km) around lake and return Rating: ....................................................... Moderate Elevation Gain: ............................. 500 feet (150 meters)

Corner Gas Station

NOW RE-OPEN accepting credit cards only

The cheapest gas in town - located beside the Pizza Station on 4th -

We have the Brands you want!

444 4th St. Skagway (907)983-2200

Featuring Uggs, Levi, Skechers, The North Face, Toms, Nike, and Oakley

1-800-664-2370 • www.klothesrush.com • 5th & Broadway Open: Monday-Saturday 9am-7pm, Sunday 10am-5pm

ROOMS AS LOW AS $75/NIGHT

All room rentals come with free WiFi and a $10 coupon to the Station Restaurant!

The Station Restaurant & Bar Below the Morning Wood Hotel in Skagway Now Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Kitchen Open Daily

Special Yukonner Rate: $ *

*MUST SHOW PROOF OF YUKON RESIDENCY *ON A SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS

by the Radioshack

High quality outdoor apparel, shoes, gear, and accessories.

Skateboards, Carhartt work wear, and the famous Sale Loft The Brands you want at the prices you love Open 9am-6pm, Sunday 11am-4pm

www.duffsbackcountry.com

Mondays

Windy Valley Boys @ 7:30pm

Tuesdays

Open Mic Nights

907-983-3562

Skagway Radio Shack

Food served 11am -­‐ 10pm every day.

Delicious Pub Fare.

Legendary Hand-Crafted Ales.

Skagway’s Electronic Headquarters

Wide variety of headphones including Beats Audio, Sennheiser, Sony, and Skull Candy

Tanning, Rentals, Electronics, Photo

Assortment of Kindles, iPads, and other tablets

Skagway, AK

AT&T Retailer & Moneygram Provider

Open Mon-Sat 9am-9pm Sunday 10am-7pm 907-983-3399

Check out special events on Facebook & instagram

Great Pizza ~ Cold Beer ~ Sexy Cocktails

RIDE THE BEST FOR LESS

:::SKAGWAY::: OPEN 9am–6pm Daily 381 5th Ave. off Broadway (877)292-4154

:::HAINES::: OPEN 10am - 5:30pm Tuesday - Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 24 Portage St. in Fort Seward (907)766-2869

P.O. Box 829, Haines, AK 99827 sockeye@cyclealaska.com

ww.cyclealaska.com

FLIGHT SERVICE THROUGHOUT SOUTHEAST ALASKA

Reservations In Alaska: 907-789-3331 www.flyalaskaseaplanes.com | email: info@flyalaskaseaplanes.com SCHEDULED SERVICE TO Haines, Skagway, Hoonah, Kake, Juneau, Gustavus, Angoon, Tenakee, Pelican, Elfin Cove and Excursion Inlet

SKAGUAY NEWS DEPOT & BOOKS Broadway & Third Alaska/Yukon Books New & Used Titles Papers - Magazines – Maps

Starting May 17th, Fridays

Dj EL– P @ 9:30pm

BE DIFFERENT

Currently accepting Canadian at Par!

Stage Opens @ 9pm

Dance Night

1-800-320-0146 • 907-766-3395 www.alaskafjordlines.com

on 5th ave

7th & Broadway 907 -­‐ 983 -­‐ 2739 www.skagwaybrewing.com

Local Salmon & Halibut Fish & Chips, Pasta, Wings, Great Specialty Burgers, Gluten Free & Vegetarian Options

Canadian Dollars @ PAR

Day cruise package from skagway or Haines $165

Duff’s Backcountry Outfitters

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Wildlife cruise with whale watching, bus tour of Juneau and Mendenhall Glacier, free time for shopping, lunch and sightseeing. Continental breakfast and light dinner provided.

Welcome Yukon Friends!

Salmon, Halibut & black cod Skagway - 326 3rd Ave Haines - Just up from the cruise ship dock in Ft. Seward OPEN DAILY / dejondelights.com / 907-766-2505

907-983-3354 • Open 9-6

FREE ON-LINE EVENT LISTING ENTRY: www.whatsupyukon.com It’s EASY : 1) Create Your account 2) Enter Your Event 3) Appears in both Web & Print

Community Happenings Kickboxing & Boxing 6:30 PM Robert Service School mason66@yahoo.ca or brudif@gmail.com Fri, May 31 - Sat, Jun 1 YUKON BIRDATHON 2013 Saturdays - a conservation & education fundraiser! 5:00 PM Yoga with Joanne Van Nostrand 9:00 AM KIAC Throughout the Yukon Jim Hawkings 668-2639 This HIIT Like a Girl 9:45 Ancillary Room annual event raises money for the Yukon Bird Club Soccer 10:30 PM Robert Service School 993-2353 and the Yukon Conservation Society.

5 & under Youth Radio Broadcasting 12:00 PM Open Studios/Drop-In Painting 1:00 PM KIAC Wednesdays Classroom kiac@kiac.ca 867-993-5005 Bring your Board Games 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Teen own projects and supplies will re-open April 27th Centre Bring games and snacks - Everyone Sundays

Welcome Soccer 10:30 PM Robert Service School 993-2353 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling Recreation 5 & under Centre Drop In Basketball 3:00 PM Robert Service School Beaver Creek 993-2353 lana.welchman@cityofdawson.ca Last Sunday Each Month Catholic Church Mass Drop In Volleyball 1:00 PM Robert Service School 8 PM Chris 993-6215 Women’s Drop In Volleyball 3:00 PM Robert Service School 993-2353 lana.welchman@ cityofdawson.ca Ages 16 and Up Wednesdays Yoga with Jo 5:00 PM Robert Service School Healthy Lunches cooking class 11:00 AM Old Adult Archery 6:00 PM RSS Gym Adonika 993Daycare across the bridge open to pregnant moms 5135 Some equipment available, bring your own if and parents with children from 0-3 years old you have it Thursdays Mondays

Pottery with Claudia McPhee 3:15 Hӓn Language Bingo! 2:00 PM Learn a little of the PM. language of our land *subject to availability Fridays Drop-in adult basketball 3:00 PM RSS Gym Open Gym Night 7:00 PM Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service Mondays School 993-5370 Babies N Books 10:00 AM Isabelle Pringle Library Kickboxing & Boxing 6:30 PM Robert Service Snacks provided. open to pregnant moms and School mason66@yahoo.ca or brudif@gmail.com parents with children from 0-3 years old Adult Drop in Badminton 7:30 PM Last day May Tuesdays 27 Tots N Strollers 10:00 AM Meet at the Ya Dak Women’s Drop In Volleyball 3:00 PM Robert Du Hidi Daycare, walk through town and return to Service Mindy 993-5585 daycare for some snacks. open to pregnant moms Tuesdays and parents with children from 0-3 years old Jigging 3:30 PM Robert Service School Marjorie Elders Breakfast 10:00 AM at the Old Daycare 993-5435 Pottery with Claudia McPhee 3:15 Hatha Yoga with Joanne 5:45 PM KIAC PM. Dawson City Minor Soccer 6:15 Robert Service Community SoftBall 7:00 PM Carcross Community School dcminorsoccer@hotmail.com 9 & under School Bring a glove if you have 1 your own water (born 2005/06) and snacks. Everyone welcome City Council Meeting 7:00 PM Council Chambers Women’s Group Carcross Community Campus 7:00 Heather Favron .

PM Geraldine James 867-821-4251 The group will Community Contra Dance 7:30 PM 9:00 PM Robert be every Tuesday Service School No partner, no problem!

Adult Drop in Soccer 7:45 PM Robert Service School Ian 993-5122 or Sonny 993-5794 Wed, May 15 Casino Mine Project Open House 4:30 AM 7:30 PM Recreation Centre The Casino Mining Corporation is inviting the public to attend

an open house regarding its proposed gold-copper- Wednesdays Parent & Tot Story Time 11:00 AM Faro Library For silver-molybdenum mine.

Babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Sat, May 25 Yukon Bird Club Field Trip - Spring birds in Carmacks 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Meet at the Glee Club 1:00 PM Del Van Gorder School 9942760 (Grades 1-8) Tantalus School ybcfieldtrips@gmail.com Discover spring birds with Jessica Condon.(2hrs)YBC events Kids in Action Store 3:00 PM DVG School 9942760 are free. Everyone is welcome.

Thursdays Tuesdays & Thursdays Indoor Soccer 6:00 PM Playgroup 10:30 AM Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Rec Centre until Fri, Jun 21 Them Thar Hills: A Backwoods 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Alphabestiary 7:00 PM 10:00 PM ODD Gallery Environment Club DVG School 3:45 PM Evan Rensch Presenting a new work by DawsonAlternating Thursdays based artist Veronica Verkley.

Crafting Club 12:30 PM Alternating Thursdays Fri, May 17 27th Annual Dawson City Gold Youth Group Rec Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@ Show Dawson City 867-993-5274 / office@ dawsoncitychamberofcommerce.ca North America’s faroyukon.ca largest industry and consumer trade show focused Sundays on placer Yukon mining industry.

Faro Sunday Church Service 11:00 AM Faro Bible Mon, May 20 Recreation Board Meeting 5:30 PM Chapel All are welcome.Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 Dawson Rec Centre Recreation board grants are Mondays due the Thursday preceding each meeting Glee Club 1:00 PM DVG School (All grades) 994Tue, May 21 Committee of the Whole Meeting 2760 City Council 7:00 PM Council Chambers Heather Tuesdays Favron .

Sat, May 25 - Sun, May 26 Relay For Life - Dawson Playgroup 10:30 AM Recreation Centre 994-2375 City 12:00 PM Yukon River Waterfront Gazebo Join farorecreation@faroyukon.ca us for a day of friendship, fun and fundraising to beat Primary Ball Skills 12:30 Del Van Gorder School 994-2760 K – 3 cancer. Register now @ http://www.yukonrelay.ca.

Glee Club 1:00 PM Del Van Gorder School 9942760 (Grades 9-12) On-Going Events Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Rec Centre Daily Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre Sunday994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Thursday 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Friday & Saturday Badminton 7:00 PM Recreation Centre 994-2375 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM Beside the Bonanza Market farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Wednesdays Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 993-5370 Wednesdays Badminton 7:30 PM Golden Horn Kickboxing & Boxing 6:30 PM Robert Service Elementary School Tracy 393-7641 School mason66@yahoo.ca or brudif@gmail.

Fridays Golden Horn Judo Club 3:30 PM Golden com Horn School judoyukon@gmail.com or Mike 668Soccer 6:15 PM Robert Service School 993-2353 6952. Under 15 years 11 & under Sundays Badminton 7:00 PM Golden Horn Soccer 7:45 PM Robert Service School 993-2353 Elementary School Tracy 393-7641 13 & under Tuesdays Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary CFYT Trivia 8:00 PM The Billy Goat a fundraiser for School Terice 668-6631 CFYT local radio Thursdays Hatha Yoga with Joanne 5:45 PM KIAC Wed, May 15 Yukon Bird Club Field Trip - Haines Soccer 6:15 PM Robert Service School 993-2353 Junction Ducks, Shorebirds and Warblers 7:30 7 & under PM Meet at Madley?s General Store ybcfieldtrips@ HIIT Hardcore 6:45 Ancillary Room gmail.com Join trip leader Sarah Davidson. (2 hrs) Adult Drop in Soccer 7:45 PM Robert Service YBC events are free. Everyone is welcome.

School Ian 993-5122 or Sonny 993-5794 Thu, May 16 Mountain film screenings and art exhibit 6:30 PM St Elias Convention Centre .

Fridays Sat, May 18 SHANE PHILIP Multi-instrumentalist Open Gym 6:15 PM Robert Service School 993& Didgeridoo Virtuoso 7:00 PM St Elias 2353 Convention Centre + guest DJ: Rebel Selector.

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Carcross

Carmacks

Faro

Dawson City

Golden Horn

Haines Junction

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Cabins RV sites with hook-ups Heritage site Fishing charters Fishing licenses Off sales Small conveniences

Fully Licensed Riverfront Restaurant open 11 to 8 pm daily, closed at lunch on Mondays Located at Tagish Bridge on trophy fishing waters

Events may be cancelled dues to holidays or weather, we do our best to be sure everything is 100% accurate. You can submit listing, and make changes to your own listings, from our website.

FREE for kids under 12yrs. Presented by Yukon Reggae Council Wednesdays

Mun Ku - Craft Afternoons 1:00 PM Mun Ku 6344018 or dblair@cafn.ca Mun Ku - Games Nights 1:00 PM Mun Ku 634-4018 or dblair@cafn.ca Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 PM 6:45 PM Old Da Ku Thursdays Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:30 AM Mun Ku 634-4018 or dblair@cafn.ca Southern Tutchone Classes 4:30 PM Da Ku 6344018 or dblair@cafn.ca Family Cooking 4:30 PM St. Elias Community School Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 PM Old Da Ku Adult soccer 7:30 School Gym Fridays

Bingo Fridays 7:00 PM Mun Ku Marianne Joe at 634-4212 or Will Jones at 634-5263 Play radio bingo together Mondays

Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 PM 6:45 PM Old Da Ku Tuesdays Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku 6344018 or dblair@cafn.ca Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Takhini Hall Sewing Circle 6:30 PM 8:30 PM Dä Ku Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall Hamlet of Mt. Lorne Thu, May 16 Lorne Mountain Community Association AGM 7:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre 667-7083 .

Sat, May 25 Flea Market 11:00 AM 3:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre 667-7083 fundraiser for Hands of Hope Mondays until June 10 6 week soccer clinic for ages 3 - 5 6:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre 667-7083 lmca@northwestel.net with Cindy Freeman Wednesdays Kids Craft time 3:00 PM HJ Public Library Thursdays Playgroup for parents & tots 10:00 AM - Noon Lorne Mountain Community Centre call Agnes 6677083 for more information Fridays Learning Lions Homeschoolers Get Together 1:30 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Questions contact Ruth Lera 668-5871 or email ruthlera@ northwestel.net

Thursdays Traditional Lunch 12:00 PM The Drop In Centre Wii & Movie Night 4:00 PM The Drop In Centre Fridays

Movie & Games 4:00 PM The Drop In Centre Dinner & A Movie Night 5:30 PM Community Hall Teen Drop in Gym 7:30 PM School Gym Saturdays

Movie & Games 4:00 PM The Drop In Centre Mondays

Wii & Movie Night 4:00 PM The Drop In Centre Tuesdays Kids Events Ages 12 Years & Under 4:00 PM The Drop In Centre Sewing Night 7:00 PM The Drop In Centre

Old Crow

Thursdays Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Youth Centre Mondays Volleyball & Floor Hockey Night 7:00 PM Saniz at 966-3238

Pelly Crossing

Thu, May 16 Casino Mine Project Open House 4:00 PM Link Building The Casino Mining Corporation is inviting the public to attend an open house regarding its proposed gold-copper-silvermolybdenum mine.

Tagish

Wed, May 15 TCA Public meeting 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Come hear what’s happening and have your say in regard to recreational events/ activities in Tagish.

Sun, May 19 Community Market 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre .

Sun, May 19 Pancake Breakfast 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre try your luck at our draw prizes.

Everyone always welcome Mon, May 20 Stay-fit for Everyon 6:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Krista 399-3407 .

Tue, May 21 Home School Social 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre All children and youth are welcome to participate in this bi-weekly, instructorled afternoon.

Tue, May 21 Fire Department AGM 7:00 PM Fire Hall .

Wednesdays Tagish Library and Tagish Treasures Thrift Shop 12:00 NOON Cruizers Concession Coffee & Chat 2:00 PM Community Centre 399-3407 Community Market 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre selling bedding plants, home baking, eggs, planter baskets and more (starts May 15th) Tue, May 21 Foot Clinic with Susan 2:00 PM Thursdays Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 third Seniors Stay-fit - advanced 10:00 AM Tagish Tuesday of every month Community Centre Wed, May 22 Community society meeting 7:00 PM Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Rec. Hall . 660-4999 marshlake@gmail.com Stay-Fit for Seniors: Beginners 2:00 PM CATCH Kids Program, must have own ride home Thursdays 3:45 PM Teens and T’weens Drop-in 6:15 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre. 660-4999 (every other week, Fridays

next May 23) Pre-school Playdays 10:30 AM Tagish Community Yoga Drop-in 6:15 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 399-3407 Centre with Richard Saturdays Fridays Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre Dinner at the Jackalope Marsh Lake Community Tagish Library and Tagish Treasures Thrift Shop Centre every Fri, Steak/Rib Nights - last Friday of 12:00 NOON each month Reservations appreciated: 660-4999 Sundays Saturdays Tagish Community Church 7:00 PM Tagish Estates Knitting Circle 1:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Road. tagishcc@gmail.com Monthly community Center . church service in Tagish Sundays Mondays Yoga Drop-in 9:30 AM Marsh Lake Community Community Biking 6:00 PM meet at Rec. Hall Centre by donation Stay-fit for Everyon 6:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Krista 399-3407 Tuesdays

South of 6 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 Parents and Preschoolers social time.

North of 60 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 North of 60 - Socialize, play games, meet Wed, May 15 Label Reading & Interactive Grocery Store Tour 6:00 PM Teslin RecPlex Bring a small neighbours! dish for the potluck dinner.

Yoga Drop-in 6:15 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre with Richard Wednesdays Card Games for Seniors 1:00 PM. Seniors Complex Sat, May 25 Yukon Bird Club Field Trip 8:30 AM After school sports 3:30 PM Teslin School gym Meet at 5- Mile Lake campground ybcfieldtrips@ Iyengar Yoga 5:30 PM Teslin School Gym richard@ gmail.com Join biologist Mark O’Donoghue on yogawhitehorse.ca ends May 1st a spring bird walk.(3 hrs) YBC events are free.

Thursdays Everyone is welcome.

After school sports 3:30 PM Teslin School gym Weekdays Badminton in the hall 6:00 PM Teslin Rec Centre Community Access Program 1:00 PM The Drop teslinrec@northwestel.net In Centre Stroller Mama’s 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Centre teslinrec@northwestel.net Wednesdays Kids Events Ages 12 Years & Under 4:00 PM The Fridays

Drop In Centre Archery with Sam Johnston 3:30 PM Teslin Pajama Bingo 5:00 PM Drop in Center Best dressed School gym wins a radio bingo package, runner up wins a prize!

Saturday Soccer - Elementary School ages 7:00 PM School Stroller Mama’s 1:00 PM Teslin Rec Centre Gym teslinrec@northwestel.net Soccer - High School/Adult 8:00 PM School Gym Drop In Sewing 7:00 PM Mayo Drop In Centre 996- Sundays Seniors Carpet Bowling 2:00 PM Teslin Rec Centre 2251. Bring your sewing projects or come to learn teslinrec@northwestel.net how to bead

Marsh Lake

Teslin

Mayo

Mondays After school sports 3:30 PM Teslin School gym Brownies and Girl Guides 5:00 PM Teslin Rec Centre teslinrec@northwestel.net Tuesdays Parents & Tots playtime 10:00 AM Teslin Rec Centre teslinrec@northwestel.net Stroller Mama’s 12:00 PM Teslin Rec Centre teslinrec@northwestel.net 5km Run/Walk/Nordic Walk 5:45 PM Teslin Rec Centre

Watson Lake

Tue, May 21 Town Council Meetings 7:00 PM . Please approach members of Council on any agenda item that you wish to bring forward.

Wed, May 22 Yukon Bird Club Field Trip 6:30 PM 8:30 PM Meet at the First Wye Lake Park cabin ybcfieldtrips@gmail.com with Susan Drury. (2 hrs) YBC events are free. Everyone is welcome.

Wednesdays Senior Day (60+) 10:00 AM Drop in Board games, cards, bowling, curling, tea and coffee Weight Room 6:30 am - 10:00 PM WL Rec Centre Zumba and Zumba Gold 10:45 PM Watson Lake Rec Centre Aerobics 6:00 PM WL Rec Centre Greyhound Southbound 11:40 PM Thursdays Weight Room 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM WL Rec Centre Zumba and Zumba Gold 5:30 PM Watson Lake Rec Centre Beginner Curling Drop-in 7:00 PM Come and see if you like it John 536-7590 Squash Club 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM WL Rec Centre Greyhound Northbound 11:20 PM Fridays Weight Room 6:30 am - 10:00 PM WL Rec Centre Greyhound Southbound 11:40 PM Saturdays Weight Room 2:30 PM - 10:00 PM WL Rec Centre Greyhound Northbound 11:20 PM Mondays Weight Room 6:30 am - 10:00 PM WL Rec Centre Aerobics 6:00 PM WL Rec Centre Beginner Curling Drop-in 7:00 PM Come and see if you like it John 536-7590 Squash Club 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM WL Rec Centre Greyhound Southbound 11:40 PM Tuesdays Weight Room 8:30 AM - 11:30 PM WL Rec Centre Girl’s Night Out Ages 12+ meet at WL Rec Centre 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 7-9pm.

Teen Night Ages 12+ meet at WL Rec Centre 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month 7-9pm.

Greyhound Northbound 11:20 PM

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings

Beaver Creek

Tuesday & Thursday 11:30 AM - St. Anne Church Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre

Carcross

Wednesdays 7:30 PM. Library Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre

Carmacks

Fridays 1:30p PM Health Centre

Dawson City

Thursday 8:00 PM New Beginnings Group Richard Martin Chapel Church St. Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre Saturdays 7:00 PM Community Support Centre 9935095

Destruction Bay

Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre

Faro

Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre

Haines Junction

Wednesdays 8:00 PM Public Library Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre

Mayo

Wednesday 7:30 PM RRC Building 996-2825 Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre

Old Crow

Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre

Pelly Crossing

Wednesday 7:00 PM Pelly Band Office 537-3461 Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre

Ross River

Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre

Tagish

Mondays 7:30 PM Bishop’s Cabin, end of road along California Beach

Telegraph Creek

Tuesdays 8:00 PM Sewing Centre, Soaring Eagles Group 235-3350

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Steve Sxwithul’txw, centre, is the host/producer of the TV series Warrior Games. Sxwithul’txw came to Whitehorse in April to film an episode of the show, which features Whitehorse residents Jonah Caesar, left, and Elias Park.

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lders’ teachings are about life skills and many of them translate well to sports: how to take care of yourself, how to eat right and how to survive.

The concept behind the TV series Warrior Games is to bring sport back to where it all began: when elders passed down these wonderful games, both traditional and contemporary, to the youth.

Warrior Games will be broadcast on Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) in the fall. Steve Sxwithul’txw, from the Penelakut First Nation, is the host and producer of the series.

I talked to Steve about the show and his experience filming an episode in Whitehorse.

Sheldon McRae: What’s the importance of featuring Aboriginal youth in Warrior Games?

Steve Sxwithul’txw: When I was in Whitehorse, I said to the youth “without you I wouldn’t have a show.” I thought it was important for youth to remember who they are and where they came from.

SM: Compared to other regions where you’ve filmed in Canada, what are the unique strengths of the Aboriginal athletes from Whitehorse?

SS: I noticed how some of the young people are very fit. I don’t know if it’s due to their lifestyles, healthy eating, living off the land more, or they’re more outdoorsy or athletic.

I also found the youth were totally engaged. They were really eager to share their sports and give us demonstrations. Why

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we do it, why it’s important and where the information came from. They wanted to showcase their way of life, which they hold dear to their hearts.

SM: What’s the importance of focusing on the Arctic and Dene Games for one episode?

SS: We visited Canada’s Northern House at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games and filmed a demo reel for the show. We highlighted the importance of the kicking games to the Arctic — the way the Inuit kept warm through the winter nights and stayed in shape.

We watched what we filmed.

We realized the importance of, and lack of knowledge about, the Arctic and Dene Games. I thought it was important to showcase this across Canada.

SM: What is an Aboriginal sport being played in the Yukon, and what is its importance to the Aboriginal culture of the area?

SS: Snow Snake is a (game played by throwing a long slender piece of wood) like a spear; it’s finely honed, rounded and lacquered. It can be used on snow

or ice, and travel for up to a kilometre. It’s a recreational activity now, but back in the day it was used to keep food on the table.

It’s a sport that’s played as far as Ontario. We met an elder in Ontario who makes Snow Snakes when we filmed an episode their last summer.

SM: While filming in Whitehorse, what’s the most memorable piece of knowledge an elder shared with you?

SS: The key message has been “thank you for taking the time to let us know, and remind the kids how important and fun this is.

This is our way of life.” People are forgetting about it with the technologies of today. It’s important to remember the past that leads us into the future.

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Active Interest Listings Wed, May 15 Orienteering - Hidden Lakes 6:00 PM Chadburn Lake Road .

Wed, May 15 Yukon Bird Club Field Trip - Spring birding at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve 6:00 PM Meet at the entrance of the Yukon Wildlife Preserve ybcfieldtrips@ gmail.com YBC events are free. Everyone is welcome.

Thu, May 16 Yukon Bird Club & Yukon Science Institute Event - Yukon Butterflies 6:30 PM Beringia Centre ybcfieldtrips@gmail.com Join Andre´ Langlois and learn about Yukon butterflies - where and when to see them. Free event. All welcome.

Sun, May 19 Crocus Run 11:00 AM Robert Service Campground Don / 6335671 Approx 7.5 Km Tue, May 21 Yukon Bird Club Field Trip - Songbirds of Paddy?s Pond 5:30 PM Meet at the SKKY hotel, across from airport. ybcfieldtrips@gmail.com with Mary Whitley. YBC events are free. Everyone is welcome.

Wed, May 22 Yukon Bird Club Field Trip - Judas Creek Migration Finale´ 5:30 PM Meet at the SS Klondike ybcfieldtrips@ gmail.com Trip leader Jim Hawkings.(3.5 hrs) YBC events are free. Everyone is welcome.

Fri, May 24 - Sun, May 26 Co-ed League Opening Tournament Pepsi Softball Centre Division TBA Sat, May 25 Haeckel Hill Run/Walk 10:00 AM Icy Waters off Fish Lake Rd. Bryan / 393-3993 .

Sat, May 25 Tennis Drop-in 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Mount McIntyre tennisyukon@gmail. com balls & racquets available to borrow Sat, May 25 - Sun, May 26 Relay For Life - Dawson City 12:00 PM Yukon River Waterfront Gazebo Join us for a day of friendship, fun and fundraising to beat cancer.

Sun, May 26 Yukon Bird Club Field Trip - McIntyre Creek Birdsong Workshop 7:30 AM Meet at the Porter Creek Super A ybcfieldtrips@gmail.com - a spring (morning!) tune-up with Pam Sinclair. (3 hrs) YBC events are free. Everyone is welcome.

Wednesdays

Yoga with Sabu 12:15 PM Shanti Yoga Studio 303 Hawkins St 456-7123 or email chaitanyayoga@gmail.com Hatha Yoga.

Lunch Drop-In. Jr. Youth Climbing Club 3:30 PM F.H.Collins School Alain 668-4042 for Gr.8-12.

Box Lacrosse Drop-in 4:00 PM Elijah Smith Elementary School 668-2840.

Traditional Yang Family Style Hand Form, Part 2 6:00 PM Elijah Smith Elementary Multi-Purpose Room Pam Boyde 633-6034 This class focuses on the first 2nd section of the 103 Movement Hand Form Adult Biathlon Program 6:30 PM Biathalon Range Judy: 334-6726 or Vern 633-2297 Polarettes Adult/Teen Drop-in 7:00 PM Vanier School 867-668-4794 Yang Family Tai Chi Sword 7:00 PM Elijah Smith Elementary Multi-Purpose Room Pam Boyde 633-6034. This class studies the 67 movement Yang Family Tai

Chi Chuan sword form. Students should know the traditional hand form.

Whitehorse Badminton Club Adults 7:00 PM Takhini Elementary Yeu Fang Sharma 667-4219 Yukon Amateur Boxing Association Training Sessions 7:00 PM Avalanche Combat Arts Centre. Jess 335-3831 Table Tennis Drop in 7:30 PM Whitehorse Elementary School. Dave 668-3358

Thursdays

Seniors Qigong and Yang Family Style 16 Movement Hand Form 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Jo-Ann Gates 6674531 This short tai chi form helps with relaxation, flexibility, balance and strength.

Ideal for beginners and experienced tai chi players. *resumes Jan 7th* Traditional Yang Family Style Hand Form, Part 1 6:00 PM Hidden Valley School Pam Boyde 633-6034. This class focuses on the first 16 movements of the 103 Movement Hand Form. *begins Jan 10th Roller Girls Free Skate and Fresh Meat 6:30 PM Christ the King Elementary School juniorderby@yukonrollergirls.ca Archery 7:00 PM Christ the King Elementary School. Les Johns, 667-7349.

New members welcome.

Whitehorse Rifle & Pistol Club Public Access 7:00 PM on Gray Mountain Road range; officers on duty.

Polarettes Youth Drop-in 7:30 PM Vanier School 867-668-4794 between the ages of 10-14.

Ultimate Frisbee 9:00 PM Takhini Elementary Kris 333-9393

Fridays

Yoga with Sabu 12:15 PM Shanti Yoga Studio 303 Hawkins St 456-7123 or email chaitanyayoga@gmail.com. Hatha Yoga Lunch Drop-In. Jr. Youth Climbing Club 3:30 PM F.H.Collins School Alain 668-4042 for Gr.8-12 Punjabi Bhangra Dance 7:00 PM Family Literacy Centre Gurdeep 336-3344 a natural alternative to Cardio exercises, it requires energetic, rhythmic movements

Saturdays

Fencing for Youth and Adults 10:00 AM Takhini Elementary Tai Chi Group Practice 10:00 AM Takhini Elementary School Gym Janet Maclachlan 633-5287. An opportunity for more tai chi play.

Yoga with Sabu 10:00 AM Shanti Yoga Studio 303 Hawkins St 456-7123 or email chaitanyayoga@gmail.com. Hatha Yoga Experienced professional instruction.

Push Hands 11:00 AM Takhini Elementary School Gym Laura Beattie 456-7609. Tai chi partner work.

Scottish Country Dance Club 7:00 PM Pat 668-4976. No experience needed.

Youth Badminton Club drop-in 7:00 PM Takhini Elementary School Kate Krabel 456-7773 Drop-in Salsa and Merengue lessons 8:00 PM Leaping Feats 668-6517

Sundays

Crestview Ski Group 11:00 AM free Pine Forest Loop 633-2455 Table Tennis Club 1:30 PM Whitehorse Elementary School. Dave, 668-3358 Polarettes Family Drop-in 2:00 PM Vanier School 867-668-4794. Enjoy a fun afternoon of gymnastics experience.

Paddlers Abreast recreational paddling 2:00 PM Canada Games Centre Yoga with Sabu 4:00 PM Shanti Yoga Studio 303 Hawkins St 456-7123 or email chaitanyayoga@gmail.com. Hatha Yoga Experienced professional instruction.

Ultimate Frisbee 5:30 PM Canada Games Centre Everybody is welcomed 668-6517 Zoomer’s Wellness 55+ 7:00 PM 10 Hyland Crescent, Riverdale Susana 633-6821 or Rob 668-7239. Two left feet welcome!

Mondays

Seniors Qigong and Yang Family Style 16 Movement Hand Form 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Jo-Ann Gates 6674531 This short tai chi form helps with relaxation, flexibility, balance and strength.

Ideal for beginners and experienced tai chi players. *resumes Jan 7th* Yoga with Sabu 12:15 PM Shanti Yoga Studio 303 Hawkins St 456-7123 or email chaitanyayoga@gmail.com. Hatha Yoga Lunch Drop-In. Jr. Youth Climbing Club 3:30 PM F.H.Collins School Alain 668-4042 for Gr.8 - 12 Yoga In The Alpine “Absolute Beginner” 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery wallymaltz@northwestel.net. Instructor Erica. For beginners and those blessed with stiffness.

Yukon Amateur Boxing Association Training Sessions 7:00 PM Avalanche Combat Arts Centre. Jeff, 335-3831 Youth badminton club 7:00 PM Takhini Elementary School Kate Krabel 456-7773

Tuesdays

Yoga In The Alpine “Level 2” 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery wallymaltz@northwestel. net. Instructor Erica.

Fun Run/Walk 6:00 PM F.H.Collins School Don 333-9202 Yang Family Tai Chi Hand Form Refinement 6:00 PM Holy Family Elementary Pam Boyde 633-6034. Hand Form Refinement is where students work on perfecting the movements of the Traditional Yang Family Style Hand Form. *resumes January 8th* Introductory Yang Long Form (continued) 6:30 PM Takhini Elementary School Gym Laura Beattie 456-7609. An introduction to Yang Style tai chi chuan, the most popular style of tai chi practiced worldwide today *resumes Jan 8th.

Archery 7:00 PM Christ the King Elementary School. Ron 456-2009. New members welcome.

Twoonie Race 7:00 PM info@cmbcyukon. ca with Contagious Mountain Bike Club alternating between the Chadburn Lake course and the Mt. Mac course

Wellness Listings Tue, May 21 Mindfulness for Relationships 6:30 PM 9:00 PM Pine Medical Building A 2 1/2 workshop,group participation in guided meditations and discussions to look at ways to bring mindfulness into relationships Thu, May 23 Mindfulness in the Park 12:00 PM 1:00 PM Shipyards Park The meeting will include guided meditation, practices and discussions.Cost: $75.

Weekdays

Second Opinion Society Drop-in Resource Centre 11:00 AM 304 Hawkins St 667-2037

Wednesdays

Qigong for those with health concerns 10:00 AM Golden Age Centre Helene Dobrowolsky 668-3814. Qigong is a practice of aligning breath, movement, and awareness for exercise, health, and meditation. *resumes Jan 9th* Free Nutritious Lunches 12:00 noon Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre. For moms and kids up to age 8.

Yoga with Sabu 12:15 PM Shanti Yoga Studio 303 Hawkins St 456-7123 or email chaitanyayoga@gmail.com Hatha Yoga.

Lunch Drop-In. Wellness Wednesday 1:30 PM Second Opinion Society 667-2037. Learn practical skills for Mental Wellness.

Yoga In The Alpine “Level 1” 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery wallymaltz@northwestel.net.

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Traditional Parenting Program: “Unfinished Projects Workshop” 6:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Hospice Workshop, Living with Loss 6:30 PM . for anyone living with personal loss or supporting others who are grieving, please call to register Traditional Yang Family Style Hand Form, Part 2 6:00 PM Elijah Smith Elementary Multi-Purpose Room Pam Boyde 633-6034 This class focuses on the first 2nd section of the 103 Movement Hand Form Yang Family Tai Chi Sword (continued) 7:00 PM Elijah Smith Elementary MultiPurpose Room Pam Boyde 633-6034 Continued study of the 67 movement Traditional Yang Style Sword Form

Thursdays

Co-dependents Anonymous 7:00 PM Whitehorse United Church Calvin 334-5863 Spiritual science/Waldorf/Anthropop group 7:30 PM Hillcrest Josef 335-2300 Weekly study group exploring Waldorf/ anthroposophy/spiritual science of R. Steiner, various topics. Free

Fridays

Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 noon Food Bank 667-4330. Free Hot Lunch for Women (children welcome).

Moms and Kids Summer Recreation Program 11:00 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre. Creative play activities and recreational programming for moms and kids up to age 8.

Yoga with Sabu 12:15 PM Shanti Yoga Studio 303 Hawkins St 456-7123 or email chaitanyayoga@gmail.com Hatha Yoga.

Lunch Drop-In. Narcotics Anonymous 7:00 PM Many Rivers Counselling & Support Services

Saturdays

Yoga with Sabu 10:00 AM Shanti Yoga Studio 303 Hawkins St 456-7123 or email chaitanyayoga@gmail.com. Hatha Yoga, experienced professional instruction.

Sundays

Paddlers Abreast recreational paddling 2:00 PM Canada Games Centre Zoomer’s Wellness 55+ 4:00 PM 10 Hyland Crescent, Riverdale Susana 633-6821 or Rob 668-7239. Two left feet welcome!

Yoga with Sabu 4:00 PM Shanti Yoga Studio 303 Hawkins St 456-7123 or email chaitanyayoga@gmail.com. Hatha Yoga, experienced professional instruction.

Mondays

Sally & Sisters lunch Noon Food Bank 667-4330. Free Hot Lunch for Women (children welcome).

Yoga with Sabu 12:15 PM Shanti Yoga Studio 303 Hawkins St 456-7123 or email chaitanyayoga@gmail.com. Hatha Yoga.

Lunch Drop-In.

Support Circle 4:30 PM Contact Heather 667-5724 or Joanne 667-8798 for details.

Support Circle for family and friends concerned about someone else’s drinking

or drug use.

Yoga In The Alpine “Absolute Beginner” 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery wallymaltz@ northwestel.net Instructor Erica. For beginners and those blessed with stiffness.

SMART Recovery Meetings 7:00 PM Many Rivers Fireweed Family Room Larry 334-4706. Self-empowering addiction recovery support group.

Overeaters Anonymous 7:30 PM 504 Cook St, upstairs oayukon@gmail.com.

This is a 12-step program of recovery from compulsive eating. No weigh-ins, diets, dues or fees.

Yoga In The Alpine “CORE” 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery. wallymaltz@northwestel.net.

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Tuesdays

Support Group: Coping with Cancer Stress 12:00 PM Thomson CentreRiverside Room Join to learn and share ways of coping and reducing cancer related stress Yoga In The Alpine “Level 2” 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery. wallymaltz@northwestel.net.

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Gam-Anon 7:30 PM Many Rivers Counselling & Support Services. 6686466. Support for families of compulsive gamblers.

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From

Community TV to

National TV Maxim Bloudov, host of the television show Maximum Limit Fishing, waits, reels, and lands a 15 pound lake trout on Prosperous Lake, N.W.T., in 2012.

PHOTOS: courtesy of Maximum Limit Fishing

Northern show a success with one camera and a love of fishing

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hen you hear the name Maximum Limit Fishing, you might expect the same old fishing show. But this is not the case for the Northwest Territories-based production. Maxim Bloudov has created a truly Northern experience to share with all.

“I watch fishing shows religiously and have been fishing my whole life, 80 per cent of them are catching bass and this isn’t cool anymore,” says Bloudov, the show’s host, producer, editor, marketing team and occasional cameraman.

As the number one watched Canadian fishing show, with 64,000

weekly viewers, and the number three overall Canadian show on Wild TV, he has proven this is the case.

With a basic $800 camera and six pilot episodes in hand he went to Northwestel and got a spot on community TV. “There is no script, this is real,” he says. “It is not like the shows down south with multiple boats and many cameras. There are no cuts, no ‘let’s do it again.’ We just roll it how it is. Whatever happens happens.”

The format is simple, but it works.

“(Northwestel) gave us a start,” says Bloudov. “It was really popular and I got a lot of feedback, so with some government funding I was able to shoot 12 episodes for season two and 13 for season three.”

The sponsorship from the show started as local small businesses helping out with whatever they could. Now that the show has gone national he has secured sponsorship from some big companies like Yellowknife Chrysler, Lucky Strike and Okuma fishing tackle.

Each episode brings you a new experience. When you get on the

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Bloudov believes geography is one of the key factors that has helped his show prosper.

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Take It in Stride with Ben Yu Schott

Running in Fear

Runners must unite in aftermath of Boston

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eople have trained their entire lives to run the Boston Marathon and making it there is a tremendous accomplishment. The recent bombings at the 2013 event were heinous, horrible acts. What should have been a day of celebration, turned into a day of sorrow.

To those people affected— runners, spectators, Bostonites — my thoughts and prayers go out to you. Three Yukoners were there and thankfully, all three were okay.

Initially it made me think twice about participating in big running events. My kids and wife have waited for me at the finish line in the past and it sickens me to think of them in danger.

After 9/11, people worried about getting on airplanes. Now people will worry about crossing the finish line. In either case, letting this fear dictate our lives means the cowards who commit these acts win.

As a community, runners have a responsibility to prove that these attacks will not impact the pursuit of our goals and the celebration of the hard work that goes into our sport. Instead of running from these events, we have to run towards them and make them bigger and better than ever.

Boston will bounce back and next year’s event will carry on its tradition of excellence.

This summer I’ll have those in Boston in the back of my mind with every step I take. I will remember what a gift it is to run every day and will honour those affected by the Boston Marathon tragedy by continuing to do so. I will continue

to participate in big events with a renewed hunger to keep running free, running hard.

Now, I want to qualify and run in the Boston Marathon. I want to prove to myself that I can do it but more importantly, I want to prove to the perpetrators that I won’t be

deterred from doing what I love.

The summer season is here.

May highlights include the return of Tuesday night 5 km fun runs and Thursday night trail runs along with events like the Haekel Hill Run and Run for Mom. Visit the Athletics Yukon Calendar of Events at Ath-

leticsYukon.ca learn more.

Until next time, keep putting one foot in front of the other towards a happier and healthier life.

Ben Yu Schott is a board member with Athletics Yukon, a running Dad and a coffee nut.

Boston will bounce back and next year’s event will carry on its tradition of excellence.

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Summer Nature Camps Is it in your nature to be WILD?

Summer Hours start May 11th

Our weeklong day camps are for the 7-12 year old bug collecting, animal loving, outdoor explorers!

Open 7-Days a Week

New this year:  Wild Water Camp (week of June 24th or July 22nd)  Art Camp (week of July 1st or July 29th)  Wildlife Ranger Camp (week of July 8th or August 5th) 

Wilderness Skills Camp (week of July 15th or August 12th)

Transportation from/to Whitehorse included

9:30am — 6:00pm Interpreted Bus Tours: 10am, 12pm, 2pm & 4pm Walk or bike any time during opening hours

Space is limited to 13 campers each week!

To book a Bus Tour, please phone: 456-7300

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Fête Régionale du patrimoine du Yukon/ Stikine Regional Heritage Fair 15th Annual Fête Régionale du patrimoine du Yukon/Stikine Regional Territorial Heritage Fair was held May 2, 2013 at the Yukon Transportation Museum in Whitehorse.

Participating schools included: Robert Service School, J.V. Clark School, St. Elias Community School, Teslin School, Ghuch Tia Community School, Atlin School, Christ the King Elementary School, Golden Horn Elementary School, Elijah Smith Elementary School, Hidden Valley Elementary School, Takhini Elementary School.

Congratulations to our Award Winners:

Grade 4/5

Grade 6/7

1st place Name: Naden Qually School: Hidden Valley Elementary School Project: 15 minute battle

1st Place Name: Michael Ritchie School: St. Elias Community School Project: The Good, The Bad, The Dusty

2nd place Name: Christopher Tom Tom School: Robert Service School Project: Sir John Franklin

2nd Place Name: William Symanski School: St. Elias Community School Project: Walter Symanski: A Diligent Provider

3rd Place Name: Veronica Porter School: Golden Horn Elementary School Project: Mary Elizabeth Phillip

3rd Place Name: Rizza Leighn P. Robles School: St. Elias Community School Project: A Narration of my Grandmother’s Life

Congratulations to our Special Award Winners: Special Awards: People’s Choice Grade 4/5 Name: Savana Kremer School: Teslin School Project: Lena Sydney Yukon History Hunters Grade 4/5 Name: Christopher Tom Tom School: Robert Service School Project: Sir John Franklin People’s Choice Grade 6/7 Name: Michael Ritchie School: St. Elias Community School Project: The Good, The Bad, The Dusty Yukon History Hunters Grade 6/7 Name: Emma Tom Tom School: Robert Service School Project: Johnny Tom Tom

Genealogy Grade 4/5 Name: Liam Baltimore School: Golden Horn Elementary School Project: My Grandfathers

Yellow Truck Award Name: Duncan Snooks School: Hidden Valley Elementary School Project: The construction of the CPR First Nations Award Name: Emma Tom Tom School: Robert Service School Project: Johnny Tom Tom Sports and Recreation Award Name: Tyrell Genier School: JV Clark Project: Stanley Cup Midnight Arts Award for best writing/research Name: Rizza Leighn P. Robles School: St. Elias Community School Project: A Narration of my Grandmother’s Life

Genealogy Grade 6/7 Name: William Symanski School: St. Elias Community School Project: Walter Symanski Best Graphic Design Name: Michael Ritchie School: St. Elias Community School Project: The Good, The Bad, The Dusty

Fête Régionale du patrimoine du Yukon/Stikine Regional Heritage Fair Steering Committee sincerely thanks the following for their generous support of the Heritage Fair.

Yukon Government Department of Education, City of Whitehorse, Canada’s History Society, Yellow Truck Excavating, Victoria Gold, Michael Gates, Maggie Leary, Patti Grobowski, Patricia Halladay, Helene Dobrowolsky, Morgen Smith, Adäka Cultural Festival, Takhini Elementary School and Yukon Historical & Museums Association.

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A huge thank you to our volunteer judges, helpers, teachers, parents and especially to the students who produced amazing history projects at the school fairs and the Territorial Heritage Fair.

For more information about the heritage fairs program, visit the website at www.heritagefairs.ca

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here are pussy willows, crocuses and chives growing in the garden. Migrating birds are returning to Swan Haven and mallards are swimming in the ditch just down the road. On the farm we see new life in spring as well, although it isn’t as reliant on the weather as crocuses and returning geese.

Every spring we order and then prepare for our new chicks and turkeys poults. This year we are getting goslings and also replacing our laying hens, which means even more chicks this year than usual.

Chicks, poults and goslings, like all baby birds, are able to survive without food or water for about 48 hours after hatching. Because of this, Yukoners are able to acquire them from southern Canada. A few years ago we started to order chicks from a hatchery in Quebec with a group of other farmers.

These chicks grew into very hardy birds that did well in our northern climate.

This year our birds were to ar-

rive on April 18. We usually would gather at the airport to wait for the chicks to come in, divide up the shipment and race home to get them into their brooders. This year we received a call around 5 p.m. letting us know that someone had off-loaded them by mistake and they were in Winnipeg for the night. We knew they were tough chicks, but they are still babies, so anything could happen.

When they arrived they still seemed full of energy — a good sign. But because more than 24 hours had passed since they had hatched we had less time to get them settled.

When we bring home new chicks we like to make sure they know where the water is and have a drink before they go off to explore their new surroundings. We add molasses to the water to help boost their energy, we make sure there is feed for them to peck at and heat lamps for them to warm up under.

The chicks seemed to be quite

PHOTO: Joan Norberg

Spring chicks at Grizzly Valley Farms

happy to be out of their confinement and roaming around. They all got a drink of water and some were hungry and ready to eat. Considering what could have gone wrong, these chicks have done very well.

We still have to prepare for more chicks because this was only the first shipment of three.

Spring is truly here.

Joan Norberg and her husband, Allan, run Grizzly Valley Farms on the Mayo Road.

They continue to successfully endure the Yukon’s short seasons and less-than-ideal soil conditions.

Send her your questions at grizzlyvalleyfarms@hotmail.com

GrowinG a Garden this summer? Plant a little extra!

Plant a Row - GRow a Row invites all gardeners to grow an extra row of vegetables and donate the harvest to the Whitehorse Food Bank.

Your garden can help feed people in need!

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Plant your seeds and nurture your garden.

Harvest your produce, wipe the excess soil off, and deliver the produce directly to the Whitehorse Food Bank during the drop-off hours.

Feel good about helping and connecting with your community!

Need some ideas? These are all great options: potatoes, carrots, lettuce, beets and radishes. But remember, all kinds of fresh produce is appreciated.

** cut-out this newspaper ad and post it in a handy place, so you can remember the drop-off times and location when you are harvesting this summer.

drop off information Whitehorse Food Bank 306 Alexander Street Mon, Wed, Fri 9 – 12 noon & 1 – 4 pm Tues & Thurs 9 am – 1 pm & 2 – 5 pm For more information call the Whitehorse Food Bank at 393-BANK (2265).

Special thanks to our partners:

Growers of Organic Food Yukon, Fireweed Community Market, Yukon Agricultural Association, Downtown Urban Gardeners’ Society

Riverdale Whitehorse Community * Plan Community Garage Sales & BBQ’s * RWC Association & School - Events & Meetings * Share your good news with your neighbours * MLA’s Jan Stick and Scott Kent will share information

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