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“Bruce’s Big Bash” this weekend will help the Bergman family meet costs associated with two major surgeries needed by the popular guitarist

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ccording to Marc Paradis, it’s starting to resemble a mini-music festival.

He should know. The Whitehorse drummer has performed at pretty much every major music function since he arrived in the Yukon 35 years ago.

“We don’t have an Alsek festival any more, which used to be the highlight of early summer for a lot of Whitehorse musicians. So this is kind of shaping up to be that kind of a party.”

The event he’s talking about is a nine-hour musical extravaganza at Robert Service Campground this weekend to raise funds for his long-time friend and fellow musician, Bruce Bergman, who is facing both a triple heart bypass and a kidney transplant.

“People will come together because of the cause, but mostly people are just going to have a hoot,” Paradis predicts.

The idea of holding a fundraiser for Bergman and his wife, Deb, originated with Steve Hare, who worked with Bergman at Solid Sound Productions.

“He just kind of took the bull by the horns and got the venue and the tent. He’s got all the stage gear, the sound and lights and all that stuff, but he just made that happen right away, which kind of got the ball rolling,” Paradis says.

The pool of volunteer organizers expanded rapidly, says Erica Heyligers, Hare’s spouse.

“We’re all pretty good friends with Bruce, and Steve couldn’t do it on his own, so he asked Marc’s

son, Yves, to help. It was just natural for Yves to ask Marc, and then I stepped in, as well as Christine Paradis, Yves’ mother.”

Local performers responded immediately as soon as the organizers announced plans for a musical benefit.

“We didn’t even have to put a call out. People were calling left and right,” Heyligers says.

“A lot of Bruce’s friends, of course, are musicians, and many of them were aware of his kidney issues already,” Paradis adds.

“The heart thing was very recent, so people jumped on board.

We asked Claire Ness to co-ordinate the entertainment, and she filled it up right away. She’s been turning people away for the last little while, because there’s not enough time.”

The event has more than one special meaning for Paradis.

For one thing, his introduction to the Yukon music scene was with Bergman’s band, Deep South, at the Kopper King in the summer of 1980, the year he arrived here.

For another, he knows firsthand how the local music community “really chips in to support each other” when someone needs help.

In 1997, he and his family were beneficiaries of a fundraising concert after their house was destroyed in a fire that left them “basically out on the street, in a manner of speaking.”

In fact, they spent the first couple of weeks after the fire living with Bruce and Deb Bergman

and their two sons, who are now also musicians.

“Having people come together on your behalf and showing all this goodwill, really helps you through the tough time,” he says.

“It’s not just the money. I mean, money’s good, but it really has a lot to do with moral support.

You just get a real boost from it.”

At the same time, he recognizes the mixed feelings a fundraiser can evoke for the recipients.

“A lot of people don’t really like to accept charity, because they kind of feel... It’s a difficult thing,” he says.

“But on the other hand, people are doing it because they want to help, so you should just accept their help. That’s kind of the way you have to deal with it.”

The all-ages “Bruce’s Big Bash” event takes place Saturday, May 23 from 2 to 11 p.m. at Robert Service Campground.

It will feature a dozen diverse groups with musical styles ranging from folk and bluegrass to jazz and rock. Details are available on Erica Heyligers’ Facebook page, or on ArtsNet. Admission is by donation, and there will also be a silent auction and a 50-50 draw.

Those unable to attend may make donations to a trust account set up in the Bergman’s name at the Bank of Montreal (transit # 09980-001, account 3977-883).

Donations may also be made via email transfer to: bergman. fund@artsnet.ca.

Freelance writer Ken Bolton is a former co-editor of What’s Up Yukon.

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May 21, 2015

The Big Top Comes to Whitehorse

by Meagan Deuling

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sons for this, mostly societal pressure. Estrada says people get their nose in business that doesn’t concern them, and this is making the circus a dying art.

So, condensed versions, like the Family Fun Circus, is how they survive. The Family Fun Circus does have ponies and dogs. Johnny Davenport is a human cannonball, and there will be a motorcycle driving in a steel cage — the sphere of death. There’s also clowns, jugglers, acrobats, wire walkers, and contortionists. No bearded ladies or flame throwers.

Estrada says the Family Fun Circus will be around for a while. Johnny Davenport is almost ready to take it over; he knows how to do everything. That being said, though, Lola and Chuy aren’t going anywhere yet.

It’s a way of life that’s hard to shake. Estrada dropped out of the circus to go to college because she wasn’t trained in anything but tigers. She sort of did the opposite of running away to join the circus — she ran away to join the real world, but the circus found her.

The booking job “fell into PHOTOS: courtesy of The Family Fun Circus her lap” when she was at college. She graduated from Johnny Davenport breathes fire, and is a human cannonball. college, and kept the booking job.

Sometimes she hates it, but it’s Everyone in the Family Fun Circus plays multiple roles what she does.

The Family Fun Circus is setting She says circus families are like parent to child.

This is the case for the Family up the Big Top in Shipyards Park roving bands of gypsies, always on the road. The torch is passed from Fun Circus. Lola’s from a Mexican on May 25. It’s in Canada already, circus family, and she special- crossing the border in mid-May and izes in wire walking, juggling, and traveling up enroute to Alaska.

There will be two shows on May “various other acts”.

Chuy is related to Ben Daven- 25, one at 4:30 p.m. and one at port, who is “an old circus name”. 7:00 p.m. The doors will be open Estrada says Ben Davenport was fa- an hour before each show. Come early to watch them set up. Maybe mous for working with elephants.

Estrada’s dad worked with ti- you’ll be enchanted, and will start gers, and that’s what she was a circus legacy of your own. trained in. Which explains (in part) Daily, weekly and monthly rates why she’s a booking agent now.

Meagan Deuling is the assistant She says big animals — elephants Flat decks, cube vans, pick-ups, editor. Contact her at and tigers — aren’t in the circus SUVs, 4x4s, 7 &15 passenger meagan@whatsupyukon.com. anymore. There are various rea-

he circus arts are some of the oldest performing arts: acrobats, contortionists, the bearded lady, bears pedaling bikes, clowns, and juggling.

The big top, pennant flags waving in the wind.

The smell of wood chips and animals.

It’s mysterious, glamorous. Magical.

From the outside.

In reality, “everyday is the same” — a new town a day, setting up the tents, selling tickets and popcorn, painting faces, performing, taking everything down, and then, the road again.

That’s according the Rachael Estrada. She’s the booking agent for the Family Fun Circus, which will be in Whitehorse for two shows on May 25. She works out of Florida, near Sarasota, a circus hotspot. That’s because traditionally, circus families would congregate there when they weren’t touring.

Which, for the Family Fun Circus, isn’t often.

Estrada says they are on the road 11 months of the year, hitting a town a day.

Chuy (pronounced “Chewy”) and Lola Davenport are the patriarch and matriarch of the Family Fun Circus.

They travel with their kids, Jairo, Zenya, Johnny, and Zaira, and a few other performers. Estrada isn’t sure, but she thinks about 10 to 15 of them will be with the circus that is coming to Whitehorse.

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A Klondike Korner with Dan Davidson

Enjoying Dawson’s Dyke Trails W e’re two days past the break-up of the Yukon River as I sit down to write this column. As usual, there’s a chilly breeze coming off the newly exposed river that will last for a few days until the temperatures adjust. There’s still a clear sense of summer in the air that even a grey morning can’t deny.

I walked the dyke (or dike — there are documents that use both spellings) paths with our dog yesterday. I say paths because there are two of them.

The path along the top of the dyke is the obvious route, one which began to develop very soon after the dyke was built in 1987. Even those who initially complained that it blocked their traditional view of the river soon had to admit that it made a convenient, and much safer, place to view the river from.

After all, 22 floods between 1896 and 1979 was surely enough of that particular Klondike experience.

The upper path has been developed into part of the Millennium Trail, with benches, observation stands, and informative signage to enhance the walking experience. The most recent additions have been landscaping, with trees, flowers, and some new access points.

From the gazebo, south to the shelter, the market stalls, the paragliding landing site, and the Mary Hanulik Garden, it’s a nice walk. The route past there to the final viewing platform beside the Klondike River is less developed, but still pleasant.

My walk yesterday was along the bottom path, originally put in to allow vehicles to access the river more easily. These days it’s more of a walking path, though it has doubled as ice-bridge access during the years when the winter crossing could not be built in its normal site at the ferry landing.

It’s a rougher walk, and not one you can use if the Yukon River’s water-level is high. On this day there were icebergs still strewn along beside the path and stranded on the large sand and gravel pans exposed by the low water. Later in May, or on into June, much of this path will either be flooded or too mucky for strolling, but on this day it was all exposed and mostly dry, except for a few spots where the icy snow still lingered.

The lower path has the earthen wall of the dyke on its east side,

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Upper Dyke Trail - The upper dyke trail along the river has benches, access to picnic tables, interpretive signs and several ways to walk down to the lower trail. while the river side is largely overgrown with willows and smaller trees that have taken root over the past two decades. Most of these are damaged — twisted and bent by iceberg collisions and the occasional high waters that can be a feature of the spring after break-up.

About six years ago the ice damage was so extreme that the town wanted to clear out the damaged trees and make room for new ones to grow, but the federal Deptartment of Fisheries and

Oceans (pre Omnibus Bill gutting) declared that the branches trailing in the river were part of the fish habitat and could not be removed.

How times have changed.

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

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WE WENT IN THE BUSH TO FIRE FIGHT BUT THERE WAS NO FOOD TO BITE. BUNCH OF US WERE ON A FIRE CREW BUT WE HAD NOTHING TO CHEW. SMOKE CHASED THE ANIMALS OFF AND IT MADE US COUGH. WE NEVER ATE FOR ONE WEEK AN’ WE WERE GETTING WEAK. SOMEONE FORGOT ABOUT THE GRUB WE EVEN WISHED FOR A BEAR CUB. WE WERE WAY UP THE RIVER AN’ WE WISHED FOR CARIBOU LIVER.

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magine that you had a dream and were guaranteed that you could achieve it. Would you do it? Would you sit on the fence and think about it? Would you think, “What’s the catch?�

This spring, 9 playwrights in Whitehorse said yes to fulfilling the next chapter of their theatre dreams.

Every year Whitehorse-based theatre company, Nakai Theatre presents the Homegrown Theatre Festival. Since its beginnings in 2004, the festival continues to provide valuable experience to Yukon theatre artists. This year the festival takes place during the evenings from May 26 to 30 at the Guild Hall.

There are many reasons why Nakai hosts this festival. First: to provide an opportunity for “theatre underdogs� to have their work in the public.

Amber Church is producing the festival this year; she says Homegrown is for everyone. Anyone can submit a play, if they are committed. “At Nakai, we don’t believe in making selections for Homegrown,� she says. “We want to see everything that aspiring playwrights and actors have to offer.�

As long as commitment is put forth, Nakai will reciprocate and help the aspiring theatre folk launch their productions.

Once playwrights have paid the registration fee, their journey to the stage begins. The fee is not very large and helps to cover marketing, and stage tech costs. On show nights there is an option for patrons to make donations, which are given to the performers.

The second reason Nakai hosts this event is to scout for talent and possibly add one Homegrown play to their theatre season.

Whitehorse has a lot of theatre companies. Each one has its

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niche. Nakai likes plays that push boundaries. “We appreciate those who want to do something abstract or derail from ‘traditional theatre,’�

Church says. “In Whitehorse we are very spoiled with all the theatre companies. Each one is amazing in terms of what they offer. Anything goes with Nakai — just as long as there is nothing derogatory.�

Sometimes, doing things outside of the norm can give the aspiring playwright an extra push.

Knowing that your work will be accepted for Homegrown can definitely pave the way for creativity. There is no need to be nervous about the possibly getting selected. Being part of Homegrown takes that edge off and helps writers focus on their craft.

There is more to theatre then just writing and acting. The scripts and actors are like flowers in a garden. The technical and management side is the fertilizer used to keep the flowers in bloom.

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The third reason why Homegrown is important? Well it’s an excuse for Whitehorse residents to come out and see what their fellow citizens have created.

This year showcases an eclectic lineup of plays.

There is one that is strictly improv. The story will continue each night from where it left off the night before. Tickets are available for this event only for $5 a night. Otherwise tickets are $12 per night with access to all shows at the Guild Hall.

For the “mature� crowd, a play called Inertia will explore the theme of destiny. For those who enjoy a drama with a strong female lead, Back In a Minute sounds very promising. Looking for a story about treachery and betrayal? Check out, Willard Richards, Eyewitness to the Martyrdom in the Carthage Jail. Rounding out the rest of the lineup are, Lenny, Four Directions Story, Porque el Silencio, Slam Homophobia, and Wolf Trek: Alone in the Woods, which will be performed in Whitehorse for the first time after hitting the stage on the fringe festival circuit.

The fun doesn’t stop there.

After the closing performances a dance party will be held featuring DJKJ. This party will be held at the Guild and is free for all ages.

And for beer enthusiasts, bottles of Yukon Gold will be re-branded to display a Homegrown Festival label.

Theatre and beer? I think the Bard would approve.

For more information, visit www.nakaitheatre.com.

Angela Symzczuk is a Whitehorse-based writer.

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Whitehorse EVENTS Art Shows until Sat, May 23 Museum of Broken relationships & Ahlers Art Show Yukon Arts Centre until Tue, Jun 30 The Puckett Family Arts Underground In the Hougen Heritage Gallery. Life in Whitehorse c.1900-1930. until Sat, May 30 Art Show “Fire Wind Water Earth Art” Arts Underground inside the focus and edge gallery until Sun, May 31 Colour Theory by Amber Church Yukon Artists at Work Gallery 867 393 4848 a show of mixed media work by artist Amber Church until Sun, May 31 Art Show: Where the Wild Things are North End Gallery Three great northern women with a strong connection to northern wildlife... Featuring work by Maureen Morris, Sandra Grace Storey and Jennifer Walden. Exploring texture, form and materials in a tactile and playful way

Live Music

(Download: Concerts & Live Music) Wed, May 20 Jazz on Wednesdays 6:00 PM Wheelhouse Restaurant 456-2982 Lianne Cranfield & company will be playing some classy jazz tunes. Swing by for some delicious eats and great tunes.

Wed, May 20 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 PM Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

Wed, May 20 Rixx & Roxx 8:00 PM Casa Loma a very wide variety and style of music from originals to covers Wed, May 20 Hump Day Trivia 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Wed, May 20 Jamaoke With Jackie 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Thu, May 21 5 à 7 ALL IN MUSIC 5:00 PM Baked Cafe Once a month, French-speaking musicians perform at Baked Cafe. Claire Ness, rock and folk Thu, May 21 Roxx Hunter Live 6:00 PM Tony’s Pizza Thu, May 21 Joe Loutchen & Friends 7:00 PM 98 Hotel Longest running house band in the Yukon - Traditional fiddle music and more - jigging is encouraged and limericks are the norm.

Thu, May 21 Ginger Jam 9:00 PM Yukon Inn fully electric jam with a PA system, drum kit and guitars provided, and encourages the wearing of silly hats Thu, May 21 Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Fri, May 22 Yukon Musician: Anne Turner 6:00 PM Westmark Whitehorse Jazz and Easy Listening Fri, May 22 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat, May 23 Bruce Bergman Fundraiser 2:00 PM Robert Service Campground Live music with 12 awesome bands, kids activities, silent auction,50/50 draw, food and much more! Bruce is in need of 2 major operations and will be out of commission for a while so lets help Bruce and Deb out as much as we can.

Sat, May 23 Sat’day Celebration “Sylvie Painchaud & Pascale Goeffroy” 6:00 PM Antoinette’s Restaurant Sat, May 23 The BIG Band’s Silver Anniversary Dance 7:00 PM Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre one GIANT night of great swing music!

Sat, May 23 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat, May 23 Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Mon, May 25 Jazz Band at Arts in the Park 12:00 PM LePage Park Come to this free concert and listen to awesome live music!

Mon, May 25 Music Mondays “Brenda Berezan” 6:00 PM Antoinette’s Restaurant Mon, May 25 Ladies Night with DJ Carlo 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Tue, May 26 Open Mic Night With MC TurMoil 9:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Tue, May 26 Ginger Jam 9:00 PM Yukon Inn fully electric jam with a PA system, drum kit and guitars provided, and encourages the wearing of silly hats Wed, May 27 Jazz on Wednesdays 6:00 PM Wheelhouse Restaurant 456-2982 LIVE JAZZ featuring Andrea Coleman, Paul Bergman & Olivier de Colombel Wed, May 27 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 PM Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

Wed, May 27 Rixx & Roxx 8:00 PM Casa Loma a very wide variety and style of music

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Sun, May 24 Singing, story-telling 3:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Mon, May 25 After school Art Exploration 3:15 PM Heart Of Riverdale Mon, May 25 GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 PM Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome. For more information email: tjbowlby@gmail.com Mon, May 25 Family Fun Circus Shipyards Park Come see clowns, daredevils, Motorcycle Madness Globe of Death and circus animals! Two performances at 4:30 & 7pm. Each performance will last 1 1/2 hours. Doors open one hour before each performance. Come early to get some cotton candy, have your face painted, and get a front row seat.

Tue, May 26 Mother Goose 10:30 AM Heart Of Riverdale Tue, May 26 After school Sing Together 3:15 PM Heart Of Riverdale Tue, May 26 Sibling Drop-in 4:00 PM Autism Yukon 667-6406 Any child with a special needs brother or sister is welcome!! hosted by Autism Yukon Wed, May 27 Family Drop-In 10:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Wed, May 27 Toddler Storytime 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library For children ages 2-4 and caregiver(s) Wed, May 27 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.

Wed, May 27 After School Ball Pit Play 3:15 PM Heart Of Riverdale Wed, May 27 Girls Group 5:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Wed, May 27 FREE Activity Night 5:30 PM Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child and have fun with many different activities Monday - Thursday Math Tutoring! 11:45 happening every week!

Wed, May 20 Spanish Conversation Group AM F.H. Collins Secondary Free peer Thu, May 28 Boys and Girls Club Youth 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration tutoring will be available at lunchtime. Please Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) Building 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Join us encourage your student to take advantage 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and inside the Bridges Café of this to help him/her to be successful this Girls Club.

Wed, May 20 FREE Activity Night 5:30 year.

Thu, May 28 After school Theatre 3:15 PM PM Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child Thu, Apr 23 Parent-Child Mother Goose Heart Of Riverdale and have fun with many different activities 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library 456Fri, May 29 Young Explorer’s Preschool happening every week!

5626 Discover the power and pleasure of Program 10:00 AM MacBride Museum 867Thu, May 21 Annual BBQ and rhymes, stories, and songs. This FREE 667-2709, ext.3 parents and children explore Complimentary Admission 11:30 AM program is available to caregivers and the animal gallery together. Play games, Yukon transportation Museum 867-668-4792 children under the age of 4. create crafts, read stories and sing songs.

All day is free admission and we’re also Tue, May 19 Yukon Transportation Fri, May 29 Baby Storytime 10:30 AM having a BBQ which prices are by donation! Museum Opening Day 10:00 AM Yukon Whitehorse Public Library For children ages Thu, May 21 Litter pickup 5:00 PM Fish transportation Museum 867-668-4792 6-24 months and caregiver(s) Lake Road Come and help pick up trash and Wed, May 20 Family Drop-In 10:00 AM Fri, May 29 Boys and Girls Club Youth enjoy a BBQ at the end!

Heart Of Riverdale Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) Thu, May 21 Kicksled Poetry 7:00 PM Wed, May 20 Toddler Storytime 10:30 AM 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Whitehorse Public Library 667-5239 Free Whitehorse Public Library For children ages Girls Club.

Event: readings with Arleen Pare, Joanna 2-4 and caregiver(s) Fri, May 29 After School Building and Lilley & Joe Zucchiatti Wed, May 20 Boys and Girls Club Youth Sculpting 3:15 PM Heart Of Riverdale Fri, May 22 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Community Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) Fri, May 29 Teen Drop In 6:00 PM Heart Of Luncheon 11:45 AM Health and Social 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Riverdale Building Join us for lunch every Friday, from Girls Club.

Sat, May 30 Boys and Girls Club Youth 11:45 am until 1 pm, at the Health and Social Wed, May 20 After School Ball Pit Play Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) Building.

3:15 PM Heart Of Riverdale 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Sat, May 23 YARD SALE FOR THE CURE Wed, May 20 Girls Group 5:00 PM Heart Of Girls Club.

9:00 AM RE/MAX Action Realty If you are Riverdale Sun, May 31 Whitehorse MS Walk 2015 doing your Spring cleaning have items you Wed, May 20 FREE Activity Night 5:30 11:00 AM Copper Ridge Place Please come wish to donate, we would happy to take them PM Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child out and support the fight against MS at our off your hands (some restrictions apply). and have fun with many different activities annual walk!Walkers will Enjoy snacks, For more information or to donate, please happening every week! refreshments, family-friendly activities, prizes contact:KIRK GILBERT 334-8474 or SAM Thu, May 21 Annual BBQ and and great company at the finish location after HADLEY 335-0529 Complimentary Admission 11:30 AM the walk.

Sat, May 23 Yukon Amateur Radio Yukon transportation Museum 867-668-4792 Association: Coffee Discussion Group All day is free admission and we’re also 9:30 AM Emergency Measures Organization having a BBQ which prices are by donation!

(Website Download: Workshops YARA’s breakfast at the A&W. Casual event. Thu, May 21 Boys and Girls Club Youth Category) Hams from outside the Yukon often join.

Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) Wed, May 20 Painting Open Studio with Mon, May 25 Musculo-skeletal injuries 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Neil Graham 7:00 PM Arts Underground and rehab - Vet talk 6:00 PM Yukon College Girls Club.

Learn how to identify musculoskeletal injuries Thu, May 21 After school Theatre 3:15 PM Wed, May 20 Introductory Tracking 7:15 PM City Of Whitehorse 633-4952 Learn how in active dogs and how to treat it.

Heart Of Riverdale to train your dog to track. Will be held around Mon, May 25 GO The Surrounding Game Fri, May 22 Young Explorer’s Preschool 6:00 PM Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Program 10:00 AM MacBride Museum 867- Whitehorse.

Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors 667-2709, ext.3 parents and children explore Thu, May 21 Basic Bike Maintenance & Repair 6:00 PM YuKonstruct Makerspace Welcome. For more information email: the animal gallery together. Play games, Sun, May 24 Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 tjbowlby@gmail.com create crafts, read stories and sing songs.

PM Arts Underground Non-instructed open Mon, May 25 Writers’ Roundtable 7:00 PM Fri, May 22 Baby Storytime 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library 667-5239 Connect Whitehorse Public Library For children ages studio. Participants are welcome to use the studio’s tools and equipment; clay and with other writers, hear about upcoming 6-24 months and caregiver(s) some tools are available for purchase. Every events and find out all about the Writers’ Fri, May 22 Boys and Girls Club Youth Sunday except long weekends. $5/hour.

Union of Canada, Yukon Chapter with visiting Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) Sun, May 24 Srawbees Instructables Build British Columbia/Yukon Representative 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Night 3:00 PM YuKonstruct Makerspace Carellin Brooks,. All welcome! Free.

Girls Club.

Sun, May 24 Yukon Bird Club: WhitehorseMon, May 25 Life Drawing Open Studio Fri, May 22 After School Building and Birdsong Workshop 7:30 AM Super A 7:00 PM Arts Underground Sculpting 3:15 PM Heart Of Riverdale Tue, May 26 Nakai Homegrown theatre Fri, May 22 Teen Drop In 6:00 PM Heart Of Porter Creek Come and enjoy a Birdsong workshop!

Festival 7:00 PM The Guild Hall Riverdale Mon, May 25 Life Drawing Open Studio Tue, May 26 Water & Flame 7:00 PM Sat, May 23 Boys and Girls Club Youth 7:00 PM Arts Underground Whitehorse Public Library 667-5239.

Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) Tue, May 26 YuKonstruct Weekly Open Authors’ Carellin Brooks & Jamella Hagen in 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and House 7:00 PM YuKonstruct Makerspace conversation. Free Event Girls Club. from originals to covers Wed, May 27 Hump Day Trivia 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Wed, May 27 Jamaoke With Jackie 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Thu, May 28 Roxx Hunter Live 6:00 PM Tony’s Pizza Thu, May 28 Joe Loutchen & Friends 7:00 PM 98 Hotel Longest running house band in the Yukon - Traditional fiddle music and more - jigging is encouraged and limericks are the norm.

Thu, May 28 Ginger Jam 9:00 PM Yukon Inn fully electric jam with a PA system, drum kit and guitars provided, and encourages the wearing of silly hats Thu, May 28 Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Fri, May 29 Yukon Musician: Anne Turner 6:00 PM Westmark Whitehorse Jazz and Easy Listening Fri, May 29 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Fri, May 29 Rio Samaya 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Sat, May 30 The 4th Annual Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival Warm Up Party 5:00 PM Lot 37 Boreal Road 3321663. Music, food and fun. All proceeds benefit the Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival. Artists appearing include: The Bennett Sun, Blue Creek, Second Cousins, Finch Collective Sat, May 30 Sat’day Celebration “Keitha Clark & Guest” 6:00 PM Antoinette’s Restaurant Sat, May 30 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat, May 30 Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon

Events

Wed, May 27 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Join us inside the Bridges Café Wed, May 27 FREE Activity Night 5:30 PM Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child and have fun with many different activities happening every week!

Wed, May 27 Nakai Homegrown theatre Festival 7:00 PM The Guild Hall Thu, May 28 Nakai Homegrown theatre Festival 7:00 PM The Guild Hall Fri, May 29 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Community Luncheon 11:45 AM Health and Social Building Join us for lunch every Friday, from 11:45 am until 1 pm, at the Health and Social Building.

Fri, May 29 Nakai Homegrown theatre Festival 7:00 PM The Guild Hall Sat, May 30 Nakai Homegrown theatre Festival 7:00 PM The Guild Hall Sat, May 30 Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Coffee Discussion Group 9:30 AM Emergency Measures Organization YARA’s breakfast at the A&W. Casual event.

Hams from outside the Yukon often join.

Sun, May 31 Whitehorse MS Walk 2015 11:00 AM Copper Ridge Place Please come out and support the fight against MS at our annual walk!Walkers will Enjoy snacks, refreshments, family-friendly activities, prizes and great company at the finish location after the walk.

Sun, May 31 MS Walk 2015 11:00 AM Copper Ridge Place 867-393-3824 Lets get together and end MS. Walkers will enjoy snacks, refreshments, family-friendly activities, prizes and great company at the finish location after the walk

Family

Workshops

Tour YuKonstruct, see some projects in action, and meet some fellow makers Wed, May 27 Grief and the Frontline Professions: Supporting Ourselves, Supporting Others 9:00 AM Vista Outdoor Learning Centre 667-7429 For Jobs that are closely engaged with mortality, this workshop will teach you how to deal with it.

Thu, May 28 Grief and the Frontline Professions: Supporting Ourselves, Supporting Others 9:00 AM Vista Outdoor Learning Centre 667-7429 For Jobs that are closely engaged with mortality, this workshop will teach you how to deal with it.

Sun, May 31 Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 PM Arts Underground Non-instructed open studio. Participants are welcome to use the studio’s tools and equipment; clay and some tools are available for purchase. Every Sunday except long weekends.

Meetings

Wed, May 20 Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 AM Sport Yukon 867334-8654 Come and build your leadership skills, polish your public speaking in a fun and supportive environment! Guests are welcome to come and drop into our meetings at any time.

Wed, May 20 Successful Use of Social Media to Build Sales 8:00 AM Whitehorse Chamber Of Commerce (867) 667-7545 Learn how to use social media to its fullest to grow your business!

Wed, May 27 Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 AM Sport Yukon 867334-8654 Come and build your leadership skills, polish your public speaking in a fun and supportive environment! Guests are welcome to come and drop into our meetings at any time.

Wed, May 27 HR Practices for Small Businesses 8:00 AM Whitehorse Chamber Of Commerce Learn how to truly work with people and help your business succeed!

Thu, May 28 Successful Use of Social Media to Build Sales 8:00 AM Whitehorse Chamber Of Commerce (867) 667-7545 Learn how to use social media to its fullest to grow your business!

Alcoholics Anonymous

Wednesday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Porter Creek Step meeting (CM) 8:00 PM Our Lady of Victory No Puffin (CM, NS) 8:00 PM Maryhouse 504 Cook St., Big Book Study Thursday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Polar Group (OM) 7:30 PM Seventh Day Adventists Church (PC) Friday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Yukon Unity Group Meeting 1:30 PM #4 Hospital Road Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Saturday Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM DETOX Bldg 6118-6th Women’s Meeting (CM, NS) 2:30 PM Whitehorse General Hospital (across from emergency) Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting (OM, NS) 7:00 PM Hospital boardroom Sunday Sunshine Group (OM, NS) 1:00 PM DETOX Bldg 6118-6th Marble Group (OM, NS) 7:00 PM Hospital boardroom Monday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Tuesday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Ugly Duckling Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Juste Pour Aujourd’hui (OM, NS) 7:00 PM 4141B 4th Ave.

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Six Mile River Resort TAGISH

“C ONGRATULATIONS TO D IANE R OCH ON A GREAT PRESENTATION FOR C OME D INE WITH M E T AGISH !”

And the Winner of our Northern Bard poetry contest is…

Don Green This month

The subject line on the email began, “DON YOU HAVE WON” and I was reaching for the delete button until I saw rest of subject line, “THE CONDOR POETRY CONTEST!” Then I thought, “Maybe I better read this.”

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ROUND TABLE SOIREE Tuesday, May 26 - 6 pm Kwanlin Dun Multipurpose Room Autism Yukon is proud to invite together interested organizations, parents and caregivers, media, and the public, to a Round Table Soiree on May 26.

Our facilitated discussion is intended to put together ideas from a variety of people who are all involved in the upbringing and education of children and adults with unique needs.

Questions we will be dealing with: “What does your child need to thrive in school?”

“Are they able to meet their potential?”

“What needs to be put in place so that children’s transitions from Preschool to School, Middle School to High School, and High School to Adulthood, goes smoothly?”

Please join us in this discussion as we need your ideas and opinions!

For more information please contact Lissa at Autism Yukon: 867-667-6406 | executive@autismyukon.org

The next deadline for Touring Artist Fund is:

June 15, 2015

Touring Artist Fund

supports professional artists, ensembles and companies to present their work outside Yukon.

There are four deadlines per year: 15th March, June, September and December.

Application form and guidelines are available on our website.

Applicants are encouraged to consult a Fund Administrator before applying.

The Ballad of Baldy and White-Tail

by Don Green

T

hey met by design, Baldy and the Fraulein.

When they boarded the flight, On that Frankfurt night.

Baldy

A stirring was felt, As each fastened their seat belt.

The engines then roared, On board Condor they soared.

“I have noticed your white head.

And when we broke our bread, You lifted your beak to the sky.

May I ask you why?”

“Before I dine, My head I incline.

Thanks I am professing, For my every blessing.”

But please tell me your story.

What takes you to my Territory?”

“I come to see lakes of greenish blue in wilds untamed, And Your Tombstone Mountains so acclaimed.”

“As for me I am returning from Germany, Where I journeyed to see, Well kept hardwood trees, Cathedral spires, and frieze.”

In Whitehorse they touched down.

Baldy gladly showed White-Tail his town.

“I know where we can catch fish without failing.

Would you care to join me for a dinner of grayling?”

PHOTO: Don Green

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And before they dined, Their heads inclined, Thanks they were professing, For their every blessing.

Now often they ponder, If it was not for Condor; Life would be boring.

Alone they would be soaring.

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Opening Night: Thursday, May 21, 7:30PM Artist Talk: Thursday, June 11, 7:30PM

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CAMERA OBSCURA FESTIVAL

If you wish to be informed about the upcoming Midnight Sun Camera Obscura Festival, being held in Dawson June 17 to 22, 2015, the website is now on line. http://www. midnightsuncameraobscura.com/ Tel: (867) 993-5005 Fax: (867) 993-5838 Website: www.kiac.ca

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

FOCUS GALLERY

Exhibi�on closes December 1st, 2012

Martha Jane Ritchie May 1-30

Archival Gold: Favourites from the Vault Exhibi�on closes January 26, 2013

Open Studio Sessions

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May 22 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Strawbees Instructables Build Night May 24 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Weekly Open House

May 26 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Introduction to Autodesk’s AutoCAD 2015 May 28 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Induction Forge 101

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After School Art Exploration

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After School Sing Together

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Extruder 3D Printer 101

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Girls Group THURSDAY 6:30 - 7:30

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Biking Whitehorse to Haines Junction Phil’s Tire Tips

by Amelia Merhar

Proper Tire Selection The tire industry has come a long way from the old 7.50-16 bias ply with 2 tread options, ground grip and steering. Today there are many different tire sizes, tread patterns, speed ratings and load ratings designed to perform in a wide variety of applications, therefore selecting the proper tires for your vehicle can be quite tricky and should be selected based on what application the vehicle is subjected to on a regular basis in order achieve maximum performance. The professionals here at Integra Tire Whitehorse pride ourselves on ensuring that we offer you the best possible product for the application that you are using your vehicle for, which may explain why you are asked 20 questions by our sales team when you call or stop into our shop.

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PHOTO: Amelia Merhar

The view of the mountains was incredible

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bulkier gear like bear spray, tent, and stove, and hopefully at least one of you will remember to bring the all-important chocolate. I biked this trip with my friend Ali who signed up for half of the Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay this summer.

Day 1: We left on a sunny Sunday afternoon from Porter Creek with a tailwind. FYI: the road to Haines Junction is not as flat as you think.

That said, my legs felt that the worst hill of the two-day ride was early on, at the Klondike Highway junction.

We made short stops to add or remove clothes, filled up on water at Stony Creek, and ate dinner at the Kusawa rest area after about three hours of biking. We rested our sore bums for an hour, then hopped back on our bikes and rode a few kilometres past the Mendenhall River, which is about halfway to Haines Junction.

It really looked like rain ahead, so we set up the tent in a clearing, well off the highway. Day one was complete and we were not exhausted.

Halfway in 5 hours. Success!

Day 2: The hope of being in Haines Junction for lunch was dashed when we didn’t actually break camp until 11 a.m. The sunny day turned cold on and off, and I had to bust out my gloves.

Plan for all weather.

The second day involved a lot more gradual uphill cycling, and the views of the mountains were amazing. I’d say eat lunch at Otter Falls, just maybe not the burger and the fries — because of the hill right after crossing the Aishihik River.

The tailwind from yesterday had sadly switched to a headwind.

I kept trying to coast downhill, because I felt entitled to. But no, I was pedaling downhill, crouching down, all the way to town. In Haines Junction, I rode straight to the Kluane Park Inn for a victory beer.

Amelia Merhar is a Whitehorsebased singer-songwriter, writer, occasional bike tourer, and many more things. Contact her via editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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elcome to the first of four articles on beginner bike touring around the Yukon. I’ll share a rundown of trips and some tips, as well as the official judgment from my quads, on which hills are the absolute worst.

I’m a musician, not an athlete.

“Built for pleasure, not speed,” I like to say. I love biking, traveling light, and camping out in new places though. I’m training for my next big bike tour.

If I can do it, you can do it.

First off, Google Maps has a bike option. Use it to scope out the terrain of potential rides. Strava and Mapmyride are popular cycling trackers. Your smart-phone most likely has a built-in fitness app.

Get familiar with it before your trip. I didn’t, and had to keep starting new ride logs and totaling kilometres in my head while a barking robot voice told me I “may start biking now”.

Tracking speed and distance can help you plan your rides better.

Bike tour with a friend if you can. You can share the weight of

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Trying things That Scare Me with Joslyn Kilborn

Getting Naked time during each pose practicing my breathing, slightly shifting my weight around as different parts of my body begin to hurt, and planning how I’ll pose next. It’s physically demanding, it’s creative, and — it’s paid.

During a break the artists share their work with each other.

There’s a theme to the words that get thrown around as they flip

through their sketches of my body.

They say, “I’m rusty”, “haven’t been here in a while”, “that last pose really threw me”.

They sound as nervous to share their drawings as I was to pose for them.

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n a Monday evening I ring the doorbell to the Arts Underground studio. No one answers.

As I wait I begin to feel nervous and awkward. Have I come to the wrong place? I double-check the instructions.

A moment later a truck pulls up and a woman around my age jumps out of one side, an older white haired man exits from the other. They open the back and start pulling out easels, big pads of paper, and boxes of drawing supplies. I must be in the right place.

Finally Neil Graham, the artist who runs the monthly life drawing sessions, arrives to open the door for us. He leads us all down to the basement.

Without much talking everyone begins to set up, pushing old paint-splattered tables out of the way to clear floor space, pulling easels from where they stand stacked against a wall, assembling a small wooden platform in the center of the room. Neil shows me to the washroom so I can change.

Alone, I take off my clothes and stand in front of the mirror hanging above the sink. I strike a few quick poses, trying to remember the ones I’d practiced at home.

I throw a giant sweater over my head, slip my bare feet into the slippers I brought, and head back out. Two more men have arrived, bringing my audience up to five.

Everyone is ready at their drawing pads, with pencils. Waiting.

There is nothing left to do but take off my sweater, kick away my slippers, and step — naked — onto the platform.

I hesitate. The days leading up to this moment have been filled with dread — partially because the thought of taking my clothes off in a room of strangers has made me want to crawl under my blankets where no one can see me, and partially because I have never modeled before and I am afraid of doing a bad job.

I’m not just getting naked;

I’m spending the next two hours twisting my naked body into as many compelling shapes as I can imagine, while a group of artists draw me.

But then I recognize the feeling: it’s that same self-enforced pressure to be good at something before even trying it, the one that has kept me from doing things, kept me forever a beginner due to my fear of not already being an expert.

I decide to fess up.

“Just so everyone knows, I have to take a photograph of this,” I begin. “Preferably not of me naked, as it has to go in the paper…because I’m writing a column about trying things that scare me. And this is definitely one of them.”

Just like that, the cat’s out of the bag. I, Joslyn Patricia Kilborn, am a first-time nude model. And

suddenly that feels okay.

What follows is a very awkward moment where everyone in the room diverts their eyes as I slowly pull my sweater over my head.

What follows that is an incredibly fun and nourishing two hours.

The moment before taking my clothes off is terrible. But as soon as they’re off, they might as well still be on. My nudity feels inconceivably normal, with a few exceptions — during the first few poses I can feel rivulets of nervous sweat making slow trails down my torso. I can’t do anything but let it happen and wonder whether the artists are close enough to notice.

And though I’ve showered only hours earlier, I feel very aware of the smell of my own body.

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n a sunny Saturday a few weeks ago I joined 70 other curious souls at a bourbon tasting and barbecue cohosted by the Yukon Chamber of Commerce and the Yukon Liquor Corporation.

Seventeen different fine and rare bourbons were set up at three tasting stations in Waterfront Station, while a long table of crispy chicken wings, delicious cornbread, and creamy coleslaw provided sustenance for the masses.

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We tasters circled, savoured, compared and contrasted, noted how the bourbon’s flavour changed when taken with barbecue, and then repaired to the temporary liquor store to purchase our favourites. It was hard work, sipping bourbons on a hot afternoon, but we managed, with the help of gulps of water and repeat visits to the barbecue table.

My favourite offering was the Woodford Reserve Double Oaked — rich, smoky, and deep-flavoured; it’s a great winter’s drink.

We learned that bourbons are made from 50 to 70 per cent corn mash, with the remaining content consisting of wheat or rye.

Those made with wheat tend to be lighter, and better for summer consumption, while those with rye are deeper and more robust.

Soon most, if not all, of the bourbons we sampled that afternoon will be available at the Whitehorse Liquor Store, in addition to the current stock of Basil Haydens, Booker’s Bourbon Small Batch, Bulleit Frontier, George Dickel Tennessee Whisky, Jim Beam, Knob Creek 9 Year Old Bourbon, and Wild Turkey 81 Proof.

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Bourbons are made from 50 to 70 per cent corn mash, with the remainder composed of wheat or rye Calgary for the event. He gave a couple of brief talks, and then circulated amongst us, dispensing bon mots and profound insights.

Here are some: “Have one serving, and then don’t open the bottle for a few months. You drink better, you drink less.”

“Sharing it with people is the best part of bourbon.”

“At my house I only pour half an ounce. One ounce is Hollywood.”

“Drink for the weather, not for what you want. If you don’t like a bourbon, you’re drinking it at the wrong time of year.”

I asked him what bourbon would be best in a cocktail, and he said, “Whatever you like. Experiment.”

So I did, with Maker’s Mark, a lighter-style corn and wheat bourbon, which a friend in Seattle just happened to have in her cabinet when I visited recently. I added Pineau des Charentes, Prosecco, and a dash of homemade rhubarb bitters to celebrate the first fruit showing up in Yukon gardens. (If you can’t find Pineau des Charentes, substitute white vermouth, ice wine, or an Oloroso sherry.) Here’s to a long hot summer!

Watch for more tasting events co-hosted by Yukon Chamber of Commerce and the Yukon Liquor Corporation this summer.

Miche Genest is a Whitehorsebased writer and chef. Contact her via editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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I paired my Trajan with Crown Royal.

Canada has been producing rye whiskey for over a hundred years, and we take whiskey production quite seriously. Heck, we even helped smuggle booze to the United States during prohibition. Crown Royal is a perfect example of how Canadians do it right. I pour a glass on the rocks, and while the ice settles in, I tend to the cigar.

The size is a nice 5.5 X 60. The “D” shape makes it a bit awkward to cut, but I manage. It’s worth noting the smell of this cigar before it’s lit: dark chocolate and coffee.

The construction is flawless. There is a thin paper band at the bottom of the cigar that looks nice for presentation purposes. I remove it, and then light.

Right away, the Trajan PHOTO: Angela Szymczuk gives off a smooth creamy taste. A few puffs in, and flavours The unique “D” shape of the Casa Magna cigar of rich chocolate set in. I sip the Crown Royal, it’s smooth texture compliments the Trajan. eep this — the word cigar Good Emperors.

I am amazed by the concomes from the Latin word Trajan is the first instalment. sistency of Trajan. Usually cigars cicala, which means “large Known for presiding over the have different flavours in the first, insect”. greatest military expansion in second, and third segments. This When the Spanish started dis- Roman history, Casa Magna has one remains consistent throughcovering cigars in the 1700s, they gone all-out to make sure Trajan’s out. Paired with the cigar, the flaturned cicala into cigarra, since cigar stands out. For starters, it’s vours of the whiskey are vanilla, cigars resembled the shape of a shaped like the letter “D”. Then caramel, and oak. The medium cicala. The French put their spin there is the binder — a 2007 limit- body texture suits the cigar well on it and called it cigare, and by ed edition Jalapa sun-grown wrap- and does not overpower it. the 1800s the English were calling per noted for its lovely aroma and Cigar enthusiasts will be happy them cigars. rich sweet flavour. The seeds of to know that it will not cost you a Today it seems the cigar world this wrapper are Cuban in origin, king’s ransom to purchase a Trais returning to its Latin roots. The but are grown in the Jalapa Valley jan. At around $10 a stick, it’s trehouse of Casa Magna has resur- of Nicaragua. mendous value for this premium rected the Roman Emperor TraOnly 1000 boxes have been tasting cigar. Emperor Trajan jan, who ruled from 98 to 117 AD. made. I can consider myself for- would be quite pleased with this Don’t get over excited — he’s tunate to have snagged one cigar. cigar, so on his behalf, enjoy this not coming back from the dead. By the time I went back to get a optimus cicala.

This time around, Trajan has box, they were gone. come back in the form of a cigar.

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Big Mama Lele kicks off western Canadian tour

Big Mama Lele combines the raunchiness of early blues songwriters like Lucille Bogan and Lil Johnson with an openness to sing about taboos

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melia Merher, also known as the ukulele-slinging songwriter Big Mama Lele, has ambitious plans for her 30th birthday.

“I’m putting a new spin on fatbiking,” she says.

On May 26, her birthday, Merher kicks off a 16-gig bicycle tour of the Yukon and B.C., including stops in Atlin, Carcross, Haines Junction, and then Vancouver, Surrey, Victoria, Saltspring Island, and Galliano Island. She calls it the Dirty Thirty Tour and she’ll be riding a pink 1980s Nishiki Bushwacker bike that she dubbed “the Bushtrimmer”.

“It’s my way with dealing with turning 30,” she explains. “I’m one of those people who freaks out about my birthday, and I thought, why don’t I just embrace it, and since I’ll be on a bicycle, I’ll have lots of time to think as I’m pedaling furiously to get to the next show on time.

“Also, I’ve always wanted to tour the Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island more. It’s a nice way to combine a trip I’ve always wanted to do with the Dirty Thirty Tour.”

The tour will feature new material from her upcoming album.

Having taken part in February Album Writing Month (FAWM), she wrote in a new style.

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Big Mama Lele fans know her lyrical content well. Combining the raunchiness of early blues songwriters like Lucille Bogan and Lil Johnson with an openness to sing about taboos, Merher sees her lyrics as an expression of her third-wave feminism.

“I think a lot of it, for me, is continuing to advance those issues and experiences in our everyday lives,” she says. “It’s talking about experiences, in songs like “Do I Look Fat in This?”, owning these issues and talking about these issues that women have with their bodies and men have with their bodies. Talking about it is advancing our struggle. It’s not just about work, it’s about our relationships and how we feel about ourselves.”

That honesty creates a connection with her audience that Merher finds especially rewarding.

She says, “What I love about playing my music is that women always come up to me afterwards and say, ‘You’re singing my life.’”

It also got her noticed on a national level. She submitted her new song, “Don’t Send it to Me”, about online dating and receiving unwanted “dick-pics”, in CBC Music’s Searchlight competition, and was singled out and discussed by Grant Lawrence and Dave White.

A story about that song also ran on the website Buzzfeed, garnering her 900 listens in a week.

Along with the new songs, Merher is debuting a line of merchandise of small items, suitable for

bike touring.

She laughs, “Of course I decided to launch merchandise when I’m doing a bike tour. I couldn’t do it last time when I had a truck. So one is underwear, high-bush/lowbush, those lyric magnets, some of my lyrics are pretty funny, postcards, cool little things like that.”

Doors will open on the Dirty Thirty Tour kickoff show, at the Old Fire Hall in downtown Whitehorse, at 7 p.m. on May 26, and will also feature Felipe Gomez, a Chilean virtuoso bass player who

“Since I’ll be on a bicycle, I’ll have lots of time to think as I’m pedaling furiously to get to the next show on time” is also on a bike tour.

“He biked across Canada last summer and he’s always wanted to see the Arctic, so now he’s biking from Tuktoyaktuk to Whitehorse,” says Merher. “It just seems kind of cool that my tour is beginning just as his is ending, so there’ll be a ceremonial bike tour torch that will be passed.”

Big Mama Lele’s bike tour is not just a show, it’s a farewell. This fall, Merher is off to Toronto to start her master’s degree in geography at York University. So this could be your last chance to catch this honest performer in the North for a while. Tickets are $20.

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

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A Quarter Century of Smiles

Whitehorse’s Big Band prepares to celebrate

by Peter Jicking

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awn Fritzen joined the Big Band in 2008 and took over as its vocalist from Rebekah Bell in 2013, when the latter left the territory. Yet despite seven years in the outfit, Fritzen is keenly aware that she is a newcomer in the grand scheme of things.

Indeed, on May 23, the Big Band will be celebrating 25 years of jazz performances with its Silver Anniversary Dance at the Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre — featuring standards like “In the Mood” by Glenn Miller and “Fever” by Peggy Hill.

For Fritzen, such an anniversary calls for a no-expense-spared party.

“I really wanted to make it something special,” she says.

And it’s special enough that approximately 16 former Big Band members will be making guest appearances. That includes the aforementioned Bell, as well as fellow ex-pat Yukoners Tim Bullen on the trumpet, and Bartha Stehelin, a former vocalist.

Despite its grand designs, Fritzen says the idea for the anniversary celebration started humbly enough.

“I brought it up at the Kopper King one night (after rehearsals) and everybody said, ‘That would be really cool.’”

Fritzen didn’t take the notion all that seriously at the time.

But bit-by-bit, the task became less daunting.

“I was already connected with Bartha (Stehelin) on Facebook and Rebekah (Bell) was already planning on being here the next weekend.”

So without too much convincing Bell altered her travel plans by a week and all of a sudden the birthday concert had some serious — some would say unstoppable — momentum behind it.

And while organizing such an event might have been a feat, it pales in comparison to the impressive longevity of the Big Band itself.

How does a full-scale jazz band make 25 notches on the wall in a

small north-of-60 town like Whitehorse? According to Fritzen there are a few reasons.

First and foremost, the camaraderie of the band doesn’t hurt.

“It’s such a great group of people,” she says.

Secondly, the thrill of playing good jazz keeps people coming back for more. Fritzen imagines the feeling she gets is similar to that which a surfer experiences when riding a wave.

Finally, Fritzen credits the community of Whitehorse itself.

“People come out and support live music,” says Fritzen of our capital city dwellers.

“And there are enough musicians in town to draw from.”

So when key members of the band leave, others step up to take their places.

Perhaps few members have been more key than Bartha Stehelin, who was the Big Band’s original vocalist, serving from 1990 to 2000.

Stehelin now lives in St. Albert, Alberta but can’t wait to make the sojourn north to sing.

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Thinking back to the nascent days of the 1990s, Stehelin recalls the Big Band’s common sense origin story: “We were put together for a convention and we had lots of fun,” she says. “So we said, ‘Why don’t we keep going?”

And go they did.

Among the highlights of Stehelin’s 10-year tenure with the Big Band was playing at the Dawson City Music Festival with the Barenaked Ladies when they were on the cusp of stardom.

“It was two days of the most fun we’ve ever had,” she says.

Stehelin is anticipating plenty of highlights at the upcoming concert, too.

Along with seeing friends and family, she is looking forward to “the smiles”.

As Stehelin explains, “There is an innocence about big band music. It goes back to a time before the World War, before Kennedy was shot. When people hear it they smile.”

The Big Band’s Silver Anniver-

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John Gullison

has set a personal goal to raise $5000 this year!

Proudly displayed in John Gullison’s garage above his workbench and about ten feet from his motorcycle, is the panoramic photograph of the Ride for Dad riders and their bikes gathered at the Transportation Museum in June, 2014. John had won the bidding war at the January 2015 Yuk Yuks comedy night during the silent auction in order to obtain this picture. Although his bidding strategy with the needed attention to the bids and the deadline took some effort, John knew this picture belonged on his wall. He’d worked for it. He deserved it.

John has been involved as an active participant in the Yukon Ride for Dad campaign since its inception 5 years ago. He knew two of the founding members –Al and Leah Verishine through their mutual involvement in another motorbike group. However, John had his own reasons to support this prostate cancer awareness endeavour besides enjoying the biker camaraderie. When he was in his early thirties and driving truck for a living, a colleague who was the same age had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. John soon learned many of the facts of this terrible disease.

Although 30 is a young age for prostate issues, the stats suggest that 75% of men will test positive for prostate cancer by the age 75, and, if we lived to be 100, it will likely have affected us all. John wasn’t going to wait that long or take any chances. He’s been getting his checked now for the better part of twenty years, and is not shy about telling his friends to do the same. “Sure, it’s not pleasant,” he laughs, “and my doctor doesn’t like it any more than I do.” But the risks are too great, and the benefits of catching it early are well worth it. Even just doing the PSA blood work will give you some answers or peace of mind.

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These are the stats and the facts that John will gladly tell his friends, coworkers, colleagues, and neighbours as he hits them up for donations. “I don’t mind hounding people for money,” he admits. “And this cause is definitely worth it”. When he gets involved in something, he gives it 110%, and this has certainly been the case in the money raised by John for the Yukon Ride for Dad. In the first couple years, he managed to bring in 700 to 1000 dollars. However, every year he’s set a goal to beat his previous year’s accomplishments. The total amount raised by John over the past 5 years is $5219, and, if he meets this year’s goal, he’ll double this.

John has set a personal goal to raise $5000 this year. It was only a month ago that he received an email from the national Ride for Dad office, sparking his fundraising, and he’s already up to $1050.

Although people don’t carry cash like they used to, the ability to donate online has addressed this. John will carry his sponsor sheets (of which he’s on to his 5th!), rattle off some stats and the importance of this campaign, and garner a commitment. He then follows up with these people to ensure they’ve donated online as they promised. As an added incentive this year, considering his lofty goal, John has promised all of his supporters that their names are going into a draw for a $100 gift certificate for some place local that he will personally purchase.

The Yukon Ride for Dad not only benefits from a supporter like John, it gives back. There are plenty of prizes to be won on Ride Day including those from the poker run that goes around the Carcross, Tagish, Jake’s Corner loop. Additionally, the top money-raiser walks away with two tickets for anywhere Air North flies. Last year, John used these tickets to fly his in-laws up to see the start of the Quest as well as his and his wife, Lisa’s new house.

John beams as he talks about the corporate sponsors in this town as well as the generosity and creativity of his friends and family. For example, projects like yard clean ups have produced $50 in recycling that has been rerouted to Ride for Dad. John is also generous in giving to other campaigns and his colleagues know this and reciprocate. He credits this kind of camaraderie with keeping him going, not just in the money-raising, but also in the actual events on Ride Day. “How often do you get to go for a ride with over a hundred other bikes in the Yukon?!”

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This is a great point, and one that John will likely ponder often as he looks up from his workbench in his garage at the panoramic picture of his friends and their bikes, and smiles.

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A Northern Diary

Carolyn Vincent taught in the Yukon in the ’70s and also cooked for an outfitter for a few months in 1976. She typed out a diary of what her life was like during that time. We are reprinting it here with minimal editorial tampering.

Last time we left her, she was just finishing her first day on the trail to camp. Here is the fourth excerpt:

by Carolyn Vincent SATURDAY JULY 11, 1976

PHOTO: courtesy Carolyn Vincent

Base Camp at McClure Lake, July 1976 horses, I asked one, who seemed in change, what they were doing here. He explained that they were a Cominco exploration camp.

They were looking for zinc, lead, silver, whatever… The company owns mines and sends out camps in the summer to look for likely areas for future ones. Then I spied Perry and went over to greet him.

The situation was a surprise to him, too, but after a bit of talk we decided that everyone would get on O.K. at the same place for a while. Cominco was moving in two weeks anyway.

It’s funny, but Ormand and I had jokingly wondered if anyone would have coffee for us when we got to McClure that night. Then, lo and behold, we not only had coffee, but supper, too. To me it was

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a mirage — and no dishes, either!

Amid all the confusion of Perry’s landing, the horses coming,

and consequently wet.

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About 11:00 p.m. I finally got a glimpse of McClure when our trail passed near the deep ravine the river made. I had been vainly looking for it for the last few hours, but it was hidden in the canyon.

The lake is about three miles long and is a skinny one. It’s sort of like a river in appearance, but a creek flows out of the other end, so you know it’s a real lake. As we descended the slope into the canyon, we saw Perry, our boss, swooping down in this little plane to land somewhere. But, the big surprising shock came next. As we rounded the final hill, we saw a whole village of tents set up. My eyes bugged!

Men were crawling out of tents with their eyes bugging! As I helped catch and tie up the pack-

bells clanging, etc., a helicopter from Godlin also descended on the scene. The Cominco geologists talked about that night for some time to come. They were dazed to wake up in the night to the sound of gnashing teeth outside their tents. (The horses wasted no time in starting to graze.) Everyone got up except the official cook, who was the only woman in a crew of about a dozen.

The next morning the geologists removed a tent from one of our tent frames and we put up our cook tent. It was too small, so we had to put it inside the frame.

This caused a lot of problems later on because the rain ran down the sides. The rest of the day, I busied myself with putting food away while John and Ormand built a table and stand for my dishpans (ugh). Naturally, I had to visit and acquaint myself with everyone in the other camp, too.

Hansel was sick — or else just very tired. For the next week or so, he had no energy, he walked crunched up, he was foot sore, and his hips seemed stiff. He was always sneezing and coughing, so I imagine he’d picked up a doggy cold from swimming the ice cold rivers, and always being rained on

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Grief Writing in Dawson

by Joslyn Kilborn

J

acob Scheier wrote his first collection of poems about the loss of his mother; he was 20.

She had gotten sick when he was in high school. It was part of his shift from writing as a hobby to writing because it felt very necessary. And, ultimately, writing about his loss was an important part of the healing process.

Around the same time, he became involved with a support group for bereaved young people, training to become a facilitator of peer support groups. Scheier developed what he calls “a dual focus of writing about my own grief and facilitating discussions about loss.”

Out of this, his Grief Writing Workshop was born, which he’s brought with him to the Yukon from Toronto, where he’s been running it for years.

“In Toronto I hadn’t seen anything like this, I saw a space for it, a personal writing workshop to write about and through experiences of grief and loss,” he says.

“It gives people tools to articulate their own experience of grief as well as possible, to give voice to experience that is often hard to talk about. I think that’s one of the functions of literature.”

This stress on literature is what makes the course unique. Though it might be therapeutic, it’s not therapy. It’s more about transforming experiences by turning

them into art.

“It’s about translating one’s own experiences into something that can be felt by someone else,” says Scheier.

The goal is to help people learn to create visceral experiences, to show and not tell, to give the reader a real sense of the feelings. To create art that can reach others out of pain that is personal.

“There are benefits regardless of whether it gets published.”

Scheier says. “I believe in art in general as being a very rewarding, emotionally satisfying experience.”

This isn’t to say the workshop is not beginner-friendly. All you need to attend is something to write with, either pen-and-paper or a laptop, and a willingness to be vulnerable.

It’s important to Scheier to create a safe and supportive space for people to make themselves vulnerable in.

No stranger to sharing his own vulnerability, Scheier is in Dawson working on a personal essay as the Berton House Writer in Residence.

With two books of poetry under his belt, his approach to the personal has shifted over the last few years towards creative non-fiction.

I can feel his willingness to share even over the phone.

“I have doubt and anxiety about what I’m doing,” he tells me, talking about his project.

The 5th annual Duff’s Skagway Marathon, Half Marathon, and Walking Half Marathon will take place June 13th, starting at the Skagway ferry terminal. Runners and walkers will race through historic Skagway, by forest and ocean, and get to enjoy the beauty of Alaska in this one of a kind out-and-back race.

Racers can register at www.skagwaymarathon.org.

Registration includes a custom 2015 Finisher medal and quick dry marathon tech tee.

This races coined catch phrase is “5% difficult, 95% brutal” so it’s for people who are up for a challenge.

June 13th Full Marathon & Walking Half Marathon starts 8am, Running Half Marathon starts 9am If you need here are some more details: REGISTRATION CLOSES JUNE 11TH AT 12:00AM Alaska time.

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JUNE 13th SATURDAY 2015: RACE DAY AT SKAGWAY FERRY TERMINAL 6:45am: Bib packet pick up begins. NO Late Registration available the morning of event. Located by the Skagway Ferry Terminal in the big orange tent.

The Berton House residency, running three months with few commitments beyond writing every day, is the longest intensive residency Scheier has done.

“It’s this funny thing as a writer, always craving all this time.

Now I have it. This dream come true has its moments of being a nightmare.”

But he’s grateful for the opportunity, and he’s definitely appreciating the landscape.

It’s also a new place to bring his workshop.

“People in Dawson, like everywhere else, experience grief,” he says. “I think there’s a desire in

Jacob Scheier’s poem “Jumbo Elegy” was recently nominated for a National Magazine Award

PHOTO: courtesy of Jacob Scheier people to articulate this.”

Scheier’s Grief Writing Workshop is being put on through KIAC on May 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. To attend, sign up in advance on KIAC’s website or by calling 993-5005.

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

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Beaver Creek Wed, May 20 Archie’s Summer Classic Horseshoe Tournament 10:00AM registration 11:00 am start Archie’s Place beside the school No pets allowed.

Thu, May 21 Toddler Gym 2:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Thu, May 21 Baseball Night 7:00 PM Sat, May 23 Baseball Night 7:00 PM Mon, May 25 Volleyball 8:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Tue, May 26 Toddler Gym 2:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Thu, May 28 Toddler Gym 2:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club Thu, May 28 Baseball Night 7:00 PM

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Dawson City Art Show: May 20 - June 12 “X-Ray Lake” by Rosemary Scanlon KIAC inside the Odd Gallery a new series of watercolour paintings by Whitehorse artist Rosemary Scanlon. Scanlon’s paintings are informed by iconography that represents centuries of accumulated tradition and belief.

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Faro Wed, May 20 Parent & Tot Storytime 11:00 AM Faro Community Library For Babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Wed, May 20 Playgroup 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@ faroyukon.ca Wed, May 20 Archery 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@ faroyukon.ca Thu, May 21 Environment Club 3:45 PM Del Van Gorder School Thu, May 21 Basketball 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre All ages and abilities welcome.

Fri, May 22 Playgroup 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@ faroyukon.ca Fri, May 22 Kids Games 3:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Ages 6-11. Please register at the rec centre.

Fri, May 22 Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Program 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Fri, May 22 Archery 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@ faroyukon.ca Fri, May 22 Youth Games 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Ages 12-18. Please register at the rec centre.

Sat, May 23 Faro Kettle Cafe 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Hosted by the Faro Youth Group.

Sat, May 23 Dinner & Concert for Grads 6:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Celebrate with us and the students for graduating!

Sun, May 24 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Sun, May 24 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel 9942442 with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 Tue, May 26 Faro Kettle Cafe 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Hosted by the Faro Youth Group.

Tue, May 26 Tai Chi Faro 6:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre With Lucy Moreira, Free Drop In Meet at the Youth Lounge Wed, May 27 Parent & Tot Storytime 11:00

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Fri, May 29 Play Group 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@ faroyukon.ca Fri, May 29 Kids Games 3:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Ages 6-11. Please register at the rec centre.

Fri, May 29 Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Program 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Fri, May 29 Archery 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@ faroyukon.ca Fri, May 29 Youth Games 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Ages 12-18. Please register at the rec centre.

Sat, May 30 Faro Kettle Cafe 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Hosted by the Faro Youth Group.

Sun, May 31 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Sun, May 31 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel 9942442 with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442

Haines Junction Wed, May 20 Kindermusik 10:30 AM St Elias Convention Centre geared towards children ages 2-3 accompanied by an adult.

Any preschool child is welcome to attend (0-5) Thu, May 21 Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 AM Mun Ku Thu, May 21 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Fri, May 22 Jamm’in Salmon with Dan Halen & Chic Callas 6:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli 867.634.2867 Delicious salmon dinner & Live Yukon music on the patio, rain or shine. Dancing encouraged so bring your dancing shoes!

Sun, May 24 St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Christopher’s Church 867-634-2360 Licensed Lay Leader: Lynn De Brabandere Mon, May 25 Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, May 26 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, May 26 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall Wed, May 27 Kindermusik 10:30 AM St Elias Convention Centre geared towards children ages 2-3 accompanied by an adult.

Any preschool child is welcome to attend (0-5) Thu, May 28 Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 AM Mun Ku Thu, May 28 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School

Fri, May 29 Jamm’in Salmon with The Midnight Sons 6:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli 867.634.2867 Delicious salmon dinner & Live Yukon music on the patio, rain or shine.

Dancing encouraged so bring your dancing shoes!

Sun, May 31 St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Christopher’s Church 867-634-2360 Licensed Lay Leader: Lynn De Brabandere

Marsh Lake Wed, May 20 Adult Basic Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Fri, May 22 Dinner at the Jackalope 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Reservations welcome. Steak/Rib Nights last Friday of each month Sat, May 23 Tot Program 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue, May 26 North of 60 Cafe 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue, May 26 Yoga With Richard 5:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre (867) 660.4545 Richard is a certified IYENGAR Yoga instructor Wed, May 27 Adult Basic Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Fri, May 29 Dinner at the Jackalope 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Reservations welcome. Steak/Rib Nights last Friday of each month Sat, May 30 Tot Program 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre

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

Mt. Lorne Wed, May 20 Kids Craft time 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Thu, May 21 Playgroup for parents 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083 Fri, May 22 Learning Lions Homeschoolers Get Together 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083 Wed, May 27 Kids Craft time 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Thu, May 28 Playgroup for parents 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083 Fri, May 29 Learning Lions Homeschoolers Get Together 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083 Sun, May 31 Women’s Self-Care MiniRetreat Afternoons 12:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre 667-7083 With host Ruth Lera (includes a vegetarian/glutenfree lunch)

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Wed, May 20 Yukon Bird Club: Watson Lake-Celebrate Nature 6:30 PM Wye Lake Park See all the birds that live around Wye Lake!

Thu, May 21 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu, May 21 Girls Night Youth group 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sun, May 24 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Sun, May 24 Liard Evangelical Free Church Service 10:00 AM The Little Brown Log Church Sunday morning services, then fellowship time with coffee after the service Very friendly!

Sun, May 24 Ladies Time Out Breakfast 8:30 AM Dragon’s Den Hotel Cynthia Armstrong 536-7239

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

Thu, May 28 Girls Night Youth group 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sun, May 31 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Sun, May 31 Liard Evangelical Free Church Service 10:00 AM The Little Brown Log Church Sunday morning services, then fellowship time with coffee after the service Very friendly!

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

Wed, May 20 Tlingit Language Class 3:30 PM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Fri, May 22 23rd Annual Great Alaska Craft Beer and Homebrew Festival Southeast Alaska State Fair Grounds (Harriett Hall) Taste Great Beer! Enjoy Live Music! Eat Good Food! Please imbibe responsibly.

Sat, May 23 Slammin Salmon Fun Run 9:00 AM Southeast Alaska State Fair Grounds (Harriett Hall) 5K Run or Walk, 10K Run Wed, May 27 Tlingit Language Class 3:30 PM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre

Skagway Thu, May 21 SR weights with Katherine 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, May 21 Spinning Xpress w/Charity 12:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, May 21 Spinning with Gillian 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, May 21 Basketball for Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, May 21 Stick and Mat Pilates w/ Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, May 22 Spinning/Yoga Level 1 w/ Gillian 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, May 22 Volleyball For Adults 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, May 22 Spinning w/Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat, May 23 Hatha Flow: Level 1 & 2 w/ Gillian 1:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat, May 23 Acro Yoga All Levels W/ Alexis 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun, May 24 Piano Sundays 1:00 PM Skagway Public Library Come to the library to listen or play...its the one time you won’t be shushed for making noise!

Sun, May 24 Gentle Yoga: All Levels w/Jeanne/Gillian 3:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun, May 24 TRX Suspension Training w/Abby/Katherine 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun, May 24 Aerial Tissue Practice in Main Gym 5:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun, May 24 Vinyasa Flow level 2 w/Gillian/Alexis 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, May 25 Restorative Yoga: All Level w/Jasmine/Eileen 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre

Mon, May 25 Spinning w/Cindy 5:45 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, May 25 Hatha Flow: Level 1 & 2 w/ Courtney 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, May 25 Soccer for Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, May 25 Spinning w/Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, May 25 Windy Valley Boys 7:30 PM Red Onion Saloon Tue, May 26 SR weights with Katherine 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, May 26 Spinning Xpress w/Charity 12:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, May 26 Spinning with Gillian 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, May 26 Dance Fusion w/Charity 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, May 26 Vinyasa Flow level 2 w/ Katherine 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, May 26 Vinyasa Yoga: Level 1 w/ Katherine 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, May 26 Basketball for Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, May 26 Chair and Mat Pilates w/ Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, May 27 Back/Hip Yoga: Level 1-2 w/ Katherine 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, May 27 Stretch & Breathe: All Levels w/Jeanne 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, May 27 TRX Suspension Training w/Abby/Katherine 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, May 27 Stretch & Breathe with Jeanne 5:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, May 27 Aerial Tissue Practice in Main Gym 5:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, May 27 Spinning w/Cindy 5:45 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, May 27 Gentle Yoga: levels 1-2 W/Jeane/Gillian 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, May 27 Climbing Instruction For Belay Certification Class w/Alex 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, May 27 Roller Hockey For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, May 27 Spinning w/Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, May 27 Belay Check For Certification w/Alex 7:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, May 27 Sixth Annual NorthWords Writers Symposium AB Hall Buckwheat Donahue or Wendy Anderson 907-9832854 Three days of discussions, readings & writing. Join our Keynote Speaker, National Best Selling Author, Mary Roach & Alaskan Faculty with up to 50 participants.

Registration includes train ride & trail write, Dyea cabin retreat cookout & music, historic brothel tour, Keynote banquet & most meals.

Thu, May 28 SR weights with Katherine 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, May 28 Spinning Xpress w/Charity 12:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, May 28 Spinning with Gillian 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, May 28 Basketball for Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, May 28 Stick and Mat Pilates w/ Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, May 29 Spinning/Yoga Level 1 w/ Gillian 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, May 29 Volleyball For Adults 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, May 29 Spinning w/Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre

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Flourishing, positivity and happiness are all ways of describing mental well-being.

There are five pillars essential to our well-being and satisfaction.

Together, these pillars form a solid foundation upon which to build a happy and flourishing life. Work on them. Practise them often and encourage others to do the same.

Sat, May 30 Hatha Flow: Level 1 & 2 w/ Gillian 1:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat, May 30 Acro Yoga All Levels W/ Alexis 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun, May 31 Piano Sundays 1:00 PM Skagway Public Library Come to the library to listen or play...its the one time you won’t be shushed for making noise!

Sun, May 31 Gentle Yoga: All Levels w/Jeanne/Gillian 3:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun, May 31 TRX Suspension Training w/Abby/Katherine 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun, May 31 Aerial Tissue Practice in Main Gym 5:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun, May 31 Vinyasa Flow level 2 w/Gillian/Alexis 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings Beaver Creek Tuesday & Thursday 11:30 AM - St. Anne Church - Yukon Unity group Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity group Carcross Wednesdays 7:30 PM. Library Lightwalkers group Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity group Carmacks Fridays 1:30p PM Health Centre Dawson City Thursday 8:00 PM New Beginnings Group Richard Martin Chapel - New Beginnings Group Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity group Saturdays 7:00 PM Community Support Centre - North Star group 993-5095 Destruction Bay Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity group Faro Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity group Haines Junction Wednesdays 8:00 PM Public Library Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity group Mayo Wednesday 7:30 PM RRC Building 9962825 Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity group Old Crow Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity group Pelly Crossing Wednesday 7:00 PM Pelly Band Office 537-3461 Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity group Ross River Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity group 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 Teslin Wednesdays 7:00 PM G Building, 4 McLeary Street Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre Watson Lake Thursdays 12:30 PM St. Anne Church Spirit of Fellowship Group Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre, downstairs - Yukon Unity group Tuesdays 12:30 PM St. Anne Church Spirit of Fellowship Group

P E R M A

Visit www.yukonwellness.ca to read more about PERMA and the five steps to flourishing.

Life Path Readings

by Astrid Zoer

Tarot Card & Psychic Readings phone: 334-5283 at the corner of 4th & Alexander

Assisting Yukon film and video professionals in developing careers and businesses.

Next application deadline:

June 1, 4:00 p.m.

Applications can be picked up from the Yukon Film & Sound Commission office at 309 Strickland St., Suite #401, Nuvo Building or online at www.reelyukon.com Completed applications can be dropped off at our office or mailed to: Yukon Film & Sound Commission Box 2703 (F-3) Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 Phone: 667-5400 Toll Free: 1-800-661-0408, ext. 5400 Email: info@reelyukon.com Web: www.reelyukon.com

POSITIVE EMOTIONS find ways to experience more joy, awe, curiosity, amusement, peace, hope and gratitude

ENGAGEMENT find your passion and lose yourself in the moment

RELATIONSHIPS nurture good, loving relationships

MEANING serve something bigger than yourself

ACCOMPLISHMENT set a goal, and feel the pleasure of achieving it

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Saturday June 13

Begins and Ends at Robert Service Campground

Come practice your times for the 23rd Annual Kluane-Chilkat International Bike Relay Registration starts an hour before the event start time.

10:00 35K Cycle | 11:30 5K Walk/Run Participation is by donation/pledges Charitable receipts available.

867-667-6406 | executive@autismyukon.org

The next deadline for Arts Fund is:

June 15, 2015

Arts Fund supports group projects in literary, visual and performing arts that foster creative development and engage public participation.

There are four deadlines per year: 15th March, June, September and December.

Application form and guidelines are available on our website.

Applicants are encouraged to consult a Fund Administrator before applying.

phone: 867-667-3535 toll free: 1-800-661-0408 ext. 3535 artsfund@gov.yk.ca www.tc.gov.yk.ca/af @insideyukon

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Active Interest LISTINGS Wed, May 20 Hand to Hand - Level 2&3 with Gael 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Wed, May 20 Drop In Badminton 7:00 PM Takhini Elementary School Newcomers are welcome For more information: birdiebash@gmail.com Wed, May 20 Staff/Jo with Gael 7:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Thu, May 21 Velocity range practice 4:00 PM Biathlon Range Thu, May 21 Trail-Fit 5:30 PM Whitehorse Millennium Trail 668-8360 Push yourself to live life to the fullest and join this outdoor trail group fitness class. This dynamic and invigorating workout will constantly challenge your fitness levels.

Thu, May 21 Snowshoe Series 6:00 PM Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre 6335671 Thu, May 21 Savaté (French Kick Boxing) 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo 3354500 Fri, May 22 Hand to Hand - Level 1 (lunch class) with Gael 11:30 AM Aikido Yukon Dojo Fri, May 22 Drop In Badminton 7:00 PM Takhini Elementary School Newcomers are welcome For more information: birdiebash@gmail.com Sun, May 24 Slushless Cup 2015 12:00 PM Biathlon Range Sun, May 24 Ultimate Frisbee 5:00 PM Canada Games Centre 668-6517 Come out and play some frisbee. All levels are welcome.

Sun, May 24 Drop In Badminton 7:00 PM Takhini Elementary School Newcomers are welcome For more information: birdiebash@gmail.com Mon, May 25 Hand to Hand - Level 1&2 with Gael 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Mon, May 25 Yukon Roller Girls Team Practice 7:00 PM Elija Smith Elementary School 30 minutes off skate work followed

by Skills and Drills Mon, May 25 Sword/Bokken with Gael 7:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Tue, May 26 Zumba in the Park 12:05 PM Shipyards Park 668-8360 This energizing class is like no other, you will sweat and smile through salsa, meringue, samba, belly dance, reggae and hip hop.

Tue, May 26 Trail-Fit 5:30 PM Whitehorse Millennium Trail 668-8360 Push yourself to live life to the fullest and join this outdoor trail group fitness class. This dynamic and invigorating workout will constantly challenge your fitness levels.

Tue, May 26 5 Km Fun Run/Walk 6:00 PM F.H. Collins Secondary 867 633-5671 Walk/Run a 2.5 km or 5 km course on the millennium trial.

Wed, May 27 Hand to Hand - Level 2&3 with Gael 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Wed, May 27 Drop In Badminton 7:00 PM Takhini Elementary School Newcomers are welcome For more information: birdiebash@gmail.com Wed, May 27 Staff/Jo with Gael 7:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo

Wellness LISTINGS Wed, May 20 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed, May 20 Lunchtime Yoga 12:10 PM Shanti Yoga 867-456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcome Wed, May 20 Whitehorse Weight Watchers 4:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration.

Wed, May 20 Red Tara Meditation 6:00 PM White Swan Sanctuary 633-3715 Everyone welcome. For more info contact Vicky Thu, May 21 Iyengar Yoga With Richard 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary (867) 660.4545 Richard is a certified IYENGAR Yoga instructor Thu, May 21 Trail-Fit 5:30 PM Whitehorse Millennium Trail 668-8360 Push yourself to live life to the fullest and join this outdoor trail group fitness class. This dynamic and invigorating workout will constantly challenge your fitness levels.

Fri, May 22 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank 334-9317 Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children Sat, May 23 Whitehorse Weight Watchers 8:30 AM Whitehorse United Church Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration.

Sun, May 24 Zen meditation and discussion 3:30 PM Alpine Bakery We will do a sitting meditation for 20 minutes, a walking meditation for 10 minutes and a second sitting meditation for 20 minutes.

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

Mon, May 25 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank 334-9317 Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children Mon, May 25 shamata Meditation 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary Group meditation all

Thu, May 28 Velocity range practice 4:00 PM Biathlon Range Thu, May 28 Trail-Fit 5:30 PM Whitehorse Millennium Trail 668-8360 Push yourself to live life to the fullest and join this outdoor trail group fitness class. This dynamic and invigorating workout will constantly challenge your fitness levels.

Thu, May 28 Savaté (French Kick Boxing) 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo 3354500 Fri, May 29 Hand to Hand - Level 1 (lunch class) with Gael 11:30 AM Aikido Yukon Dojo Fri, May 29 Drop In Badminton 7:00 PM Takhini Elementary School Newcomers are welcome For more information: birdiebash@gmail.com Sun, May 31 Whitehorse MS Walk 2015 11:00 AM Copper Ridge Place Please come out and support the fight against MS at our annual walk!Walkers will Enjoy snacks, refreshments, family-friendly activities, prizes and great company at the finish location after the walk.

Sun, May 31 Ultimate Frisbee 5:00 PM Canada Games Centre 668-6517 Come out and play some frisbee. All levels are welcome.

Sun, May 31 Drop In Badminton 7:00 PM Takhini Elementary School Newcomers are welcome For more information: birdiebash@gmail.com

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levels welcome Tue, May 26 Zumba in the Park 12:05 PM Shipyards Park 668-8360 This energizing class is like no other, you will sweat and smile through salsa, meringue, samba, belly dance, reggae and hip hop.

Tue, May 26 Trail-Fit 5:30 PM Whitehorse Millennium Trail 668-8360 Push yourself to live life to the fullest and join this outdoor trail group fitness class. This dynamic and invigorating workout will constantly challenge your fitness levels.

Tue, May 26 5 Km Fun Run/Walk 6:00 PM F.H. Collins Secondary 867 633-5671 Walk/Run a 2.5 km or 5 km course on the millennium trial.

Tue, May 26 Golden Horn Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Terice 668-6631 Wed, May 27 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed, May 27 Lunchtime Yoga 12:10 PM Shanti Yoga 867-456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcome Wed, May 27 Whitehorse Weight Watchers 4:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration.

Wed, May 27 FH Collins Parent Circle 7:00 PM F.H. Collins Secondary This is a safe place to come and chat about that amazing job we were handed without an instruction model: parenting teenagers. Our focus for this meeting is Mindful Parenting.

Please join us Wed, May 27 Grief and the Frontline Professions: Supporting Ourselves, Supporting Others 9:00 AM Vista Outdoor Learning Centre 667-7429 For Jobs that are closely engaged with mortality, this workshop will teach you how to deal with it.

Thu, May 28 Iyengar Yoga With Richard 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary (867) 660.4545 Richard is a certified IYENGAR

Yoga instructor Thu, May 28 Trail-Fit 5:30 PM Whitehorse Millennium Trail 668-8360 Push yourself to live life to the fullest and join this outdoor trail group fitness class. This dynamic and invigorating workout will constantly challenge your fitness levels.

Thu, May 28 FASSY Parent/Caregiver Support Group Meeting 6:30 PM FASSY Office 867-393-4948 Come and share your experiences, wisdom and knowledge. We can all learn from one another. 867-393 4948 for more info.

Thu, May 28 Grief and the Frontline Professions: Supporting Ourselves, Supporting Others 9:00 AM Vista Outdoor Learning Centre 667-7429 For Jobs that are closely engaged with mortality, this workshop will teach you how to deal with it.

Fri, May 29 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank 334-9317 Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children Sat, May 30 Whitehorse Weight Watchers 8:30 AM Whitehorse United Church Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration.

Sun, May 31 Whitehorse MS Walk 2015 11:00 AM Copper Ridge Place Please come out and support the fight against MS at our annual walk!Walkers will Enjoy snacks, refreshments, family-friendly activities, prizes and great company at the finish location after the walk.

Sun, May 31 MS Walk 2015 11:00 AM Copper Ridge Place 867-393-3824 Lets get together and end MS. Walkers will enjoy snacks, refreshments, family-friendly activities, prizes and great company at the finish location after the walk Sun, May 31 Zen meditation and discussion 3:30 PM Alpine Bakery We will do a sitting meditation for 20 minutes, a walking meditation for 10 minutes and a second sitting meditation for 20 minutes.

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

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Behind the Curtain with Ken Bolton

Finding the Balance

PHOTO: Bruce Barrett

Marjolène Gauthier combines her job as general manager of Gwaandak Theatre with a second role helping non-profits arts groups find their footing

Gwaandak Theatre’s general manager, Marjolène Gauthier, discovered a love of administration when she came to the Yukon in 2008.

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arjolène Gauthier doesn’t accept the idea that the territory’s small population means arts organizers don’t need to improve how they serve their customers.

“What I really hate to hear is, ‘Oh, we’ve been doing that forever. Why would we change the way we do things?’ I want to scratch myself all over,” she says.

Besides being general manager of Gwaandak Theatre for the past three years, Gauthier also helps other non-profit arts groups with their marketing, communications, and strategic planning efforts.

“People are sometimes resistant to change, so as arts administrators or artistic directors, we have to help people understand that the Yukon of 30 years ago, or even 15 years ago, is not the Yukon of today.”

For some organizations, especially long-established ones, the

impetus for change usually comes with a new artistic director, or fresh faces at the board table.

“Sometimes it doesn’t work and it’s okay, I think, for an event or festival to just die and leave space for something else.”

Gauthier was raised in the Montréal suburb of l’Assomption.

After graduating from Université de Montréal in 2006, she realized her command of English wasn’t good enough to land a job in her field of communications.

“I decided to immerse myself on the other side of Canada — where I thought at the time there were no francophones at all — to learn English,” she laughs.

After a brief stay in Vancouver, she spent two years in Fort St. John, B.C., polishing her English and working on the events management and communications side of the arts.

From there she went to the

Northwest Territories to work with the francophone association in Hay River and Yellowknife where, she says, “I started to realize there were francophones a little bit all over Canada.”

In 2008, she landed a job as cultural officer with the Association Franco-Yukonnaise (AFY) in Whitehorse, “and just fell in love with the Yukon.”

Working at AFY and volunteering with events such as the Frostbite Music Festival and the Yukon River Quest allowed Gauthier to discover a lot about herself.

“I have some skills that I hadn’t used in the past, so I have been just pushing up those skills and developing them, and networking with other people and growing through that,” she says.

One thing she discovered was a love of administration.

“I don’t want to do administration for a business. I really want

to keep working in non-profits, and I just felt that it could be really useful for me to go back to school.”

In 2010, Gauthier took a year off to travel in Mexico and Bolivia, and then returned to Montréal to take a one-year diploma in arts management at the international HEC university business school.

She was enroute west and north in 2012 when Gwaandak’s artistic director, Patti Flather, made her an offer.

“I didn’t know Gwaandak at all. I was just looking for a job, and they were looking at that time for a marketing co-ordinator,” she says.

“My specialization during that year (at HEC) was marketing for the arts, and the art I love the most, since I was about 16 years old, is the theatre. So I thought, ‘Wow, that’s like the perfect match.’”

What started as a six-month marketing contract for 14 hours a week became a half-time position as general manager with a company that now has a full season, an increased budget, and a strategic plan.

Through her volunteer work with various other organizations, Gauthier noted some common themes.

“People had a lot of energy and a lot of passion, but they weren’t always organized, or strategic, or they didn’t have a vision of the long term.”

Gauthier says having a vision is hard for some people, but if there’s something they really want to pursue here, she can help.

“I work with different people and different organizations. I just

like it. I like to help small, nonprofit organizations to grow, or to organize.”

One issue she frequently encounters is a hazy understanding of what board members’ responsibilities are, especially as an organization matures to the point it requires professional staff.

That’s why strategic planning, board training, and well-developed polices on such matters as financial management and human resources are essential.

“It’s not the most fun part working on policies, but it will really help you in the long term,” Gauthier says.

“If everybody has the same information and everybody’s on the same page, it’s just going to be clearer. There’s no place for interpretation; it’s just there.”

Another challenge for artistic non-profits, she says, is that “we want to do so much, but we only have so much time. So it’s just trying balance your work life with your personal life and your artist’s life.”

For Gauthier, finding that balance involves living off the grid in a “tiny house” with her husband, a permanent resident, originally from France.

As well as continuing to help arts organizations with planning and marketing, she plans to stay two more years at Gwaandak, “then pass on the torch to someone else — hopefully a young, passionate indigenous person.”

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

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ecently we went down south for a family visit. At the time it was still very much winter here in the Yukon.

Down there the snow was melting, there were puddles everywhere and it felt like spring. If it had been like that up here we would have already been in the garden. But no one down there was starting to plant yet. I guess with the luxury of a longer season comes the ability to wait a bit before putting seed in the ground.

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The snow stayed for a week and then melted. And I waited to see what would emerge from the ground as it warmed up. To my surprise everything emerged, even the cukes and corn. And because of the extra snow the gardens all around me were still too wet to even till. Our garden that year was about two weeks ahead of everyone else’s.

I guess it was training for gardening here in the Yukon. It taught me that if there is a window of opportunity to plant it should be taken. But only with the realization that it may actually be too early for the seed to grow.

PHOTO: Joan Norberg

Gardens ready to plant On cool, wet years the risk is the seed will rot in the ground before germinating. Or it may germinate and then be killed in a late frost if it has no protection. Now I usually only plant species with the ability to germinate in cool or cold soils, as well as being able to handle the frosty nights we still get this time of year. I have learned a bit of moderation in what I plant but I still get excited to finally start seeding.

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The 17th Annual Fête Régionale du Patrimoine du Yukon/Stikine Regional Heritage Fair was held May 7, 2015 at the Yukon Transportation Museum and the Yukon Beringia Centre in Whitehorse.

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS INCLUDED: Atlin Community School, Chief Zzeh Gittlit School, J.V Clark Community School, Robert Service Community School, St. Elias Community School, Christ the King Elementary School, Elijah Smith Elementary School, Ecole Whitehorse Elementary School, Golden Horn Elementary School and Jack Hulland Elementary School.

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GRADE 4 FIRST PLACE: “I am Wolf” by Jason McKay of Golden Horn Elementary School (Whitehorse) SECOND PLACE: “How my Dad got a plant named after him.” By Kalie Bennett of Golden Horn Elementary School (Whitehorse) THIRD PLACE: Title: “the Haida” by Macy Dewald-Rose of Robert Service Community School (Dawson City) GRADE 5/6 FIRST PLACE: Title: “Alice Buyck” by Aliyah Sprokkreeff of J.V. Clark (Mayo) SECOND PLACE: Title: “Who was E.G. HRGG” by Berkley Malchow of Christ the King Elementary (Whitehorse) THIRD PLACE: Title: “the Nancy” by Liam Balmer of Golden Horn Elementary School (Whitehorse)

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RECIPIENT: Title: “Fishing Branch Territorial Park” by Jocelyn Benjamin of Chief Zzeh Gittlit School (Old Crow)

RECIPIENT: Title: “A Granddad who took Education Seriously” by Callum Weir of St. Elias Community School (Haines Junction) GRAPHIC DESIGN: projects that demonstrate exceptional graphic design in their presentation sponsored by Patricia Halladay Design.

RECIPIENT: Title: “The Haida” by Macy Dewald-Rose of Robert Service Community School (Dawson City) SPORTS AND RECREATION: projects related to history and heritage of sports or recreation

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RECIPIENT: Title: “What did Vuntut Gwich’in Play Before Hockey” by Teryn Kassi of Chief Zzeh Gittlit School (Old Crow)

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FIRST NATIONS HISTORY AND CULTURE: projects related to First Nations history, heritage, and culture RECIPIENT: Title: “Traditional Tlingit Food” by Donna Jim of Atlin Community School (Atlin, B.C)

SECOND PLACE: Title: “Growing up in Fort Selkirk”

by Rachel Walker of Golden Horn Elementary School (Whitehorse) THIRD PLACE: Title: “Traditional Tlingit Food” by Donna Jim of Atlin Community School (Atlin B.C)

In addition, the fair offers special prizes and recognition for projects in the following categories: GENEALOGY: projects related to family stories and histories RECIPIENT: Title: “On the Road Again” by Jason

EXPLORE, CREATE, DISCOVER: projects related to individual or groups of explorers or innovators RECIPIENT: Title: “Greg Fisher” by Nathan Boulanger of Jack Hulland Elementary School (Whitehorse) ARTS AND CULTURE: projects related to events or figures in arts and culture RECIPIENT: Title: “Yousuf Karsh Biography” by Olivia Simms of Ecole Whitehorse Elementary School (Whitehorse)

PEOPLE’S CHOICE: for the project chosen as a favourite by other participants and members of the public who attend the fair Sponsored by Parks Canada GRADE LEVEL: 4 – Title: “the Haida” by Macy DeWaldRose of Robert Service Community School (Dawson City) GRADE LEVEL: 5/6 – Title: “On the Road Again” by Jason Symanski of St. Elias Community School (Haines Junction) GRADE LEVEL: 7/8/9 – Title: “Traditional Tlingit Food” by Donna Jim of Atlin Community School (Atlin, B.C) HERITAGE EVENTS & FIGURES: projects on a significant event, person, or group RECIPIENT: Title: “Martha Louise Black” by Jenna Fahr of Christ the King Elementary (Whitehorse) HISTORY HUNTER AWARD: for exceptional research and investigation in developing a project sponsored by Michael Gates GRADE LEVEL: 4/5/6 – Title: “Alice Buyck” by Aliyah Sprokkreeff of J.V. Clark (Mayo) GRADE LEVEL: 7/8/9 – Title: “On the Road Again” by Jason Symanski of St. Elias (Haines Junction) YUKON HERITAGE AWARD: projects specific to Yukon history and heritage RECIPIENT: Title: “George Washington” by Mya D. Kinney of St. Elias Community School (Haines Junction)

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Bike Maintenance is Easy as “ABC Quick Check”

by Darrell Hookey

“A

BC Quick Check.”

It is a phrase that easily rolls off the tongue of Peter Czerny.

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Before starting a season of riding his bicycle, and even before starting a trip to work in the morning, this phrase reminds him to

check the air in his tires — and the tires. That’s the “A”.

“B” is for brakes.

“C” is for the chain and the derailer system while “Quick” is for the quick releases on the bike.

Finally, the “Check” is the final checkover of the bicycle.

“ABC Quick Check.”

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And there will be a station where they can wash their bike and clean up the chain.

The clinic will be held under tents at Yukonstruct, at 135 Industrial Road.

John Glynn-Morris, Yukonstruct’s board president, says he was approached by the City of Whitehorse and Yukon Energy Corporation to provide an educational component to Bike Month and the upcoming Ride Your Bike to Work Week.

As a Yukonstruct member, Czerny says he quickly raised his hand to volunteer when the opportunity was presented.

“The bicycle is the most freedom-giving tool to get around and enjoy your community and get to work,” he says.

“If you know how to take care of your bike — even at a basic level — it gives you more freedom to use it.”

Glynn-Morris says this clinic fits well with Yukonstruct’s monthly Repair Cafe.

safety to school kids.

Czerny wants attendees to at least have the confidence to know if their bicycle is in good working order. If they can’t fix it themselves, they will at least know they should take it to a bicycle shop.

“I don’t believe anything on the bike is that complicated,” says Czerny.

“Cars have become computerized and so it is more and more difficult for people to fix it on their own.

“With bikes, there are a few wrenches and a few Allen keys, and maybe some specialized tools.

“With someone to explain, or some YouTube videos, it’s not that hard to pick it up on your own.”

For the class, Czerny says attendees can bring in tools that they have questions about, but there won’t be time to repair their own bikes.

“Bring your bicycles, but even that isn’t necessary,” he says.

“But bring your curiosity and enthusiasm for cycling and maintaining your bike.

“The point is to empower people to know how to care for their bike on their own.

“We’ll just teach the basics to keep people happy and rolling on their bikes.”

More information PHOTO: Darrell Hookey is available at www. yukonstruct.com. The Peter Czerny clinic is free for members and just knows bicycles the usual $5 drop-in fee for everyone else. community and get involved in Darrell Hookey is a freelance something really positive.” writer in Whitehorse.

It is a passion he brought with Contact him via him from Ottawa, where he has editor@whatsupyukon.com. taught bicycle maintenance and

Czerny sees this as a good fit for Yukonstruct, too.

“I love the idea of the community coming together to share ideas and share resources,” he says.

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