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any Yukoners are involved in global issues and a series of talks at the Kwanlin Dϋn Cultural Centre brings their international experiences home. The Yukon Development Education Centre is hosting the free lectures in Whitehorse called the Sustainable Global Development Speaker Series. Presented on Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m., themes include climate change, gender equality and indigenous rights. On Nov. 12 Yukoner Angela Code shares her experience as a Canadian Youth Delegate at the United Nations Summit, in a talk called “The Global Goals, What They Mean for Indigenous Youth, and Why I Didn’t Meet the Pope.” At the Summit, world leaders and youth delegates discussed sustainable development goals. Code says that it’s important to have leadership initiatives for youth such as the summit. She says her involvement gave strength to her own identity. On Nov. 26 Yukoner Natasha Harvey will give a talk called “Challenging Gender Stereotypes with the Himalayan Adventure Girls in Nepal.” Harvey is a whitewater rafting instructor and re-

cently returned from Nepal where she taught river raft guiding to the non-profit organization supporting Nepali women called the Himalayan Adventure Girls. While she was there, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake occurred, changing her focus to providing direct aid to locals.

Alcock says he wanted to dedicate a month to helping in a devastated area because he believes in helping people – both near and far.

On Dec. 3 Yukoner Al Alcock reveals the up and downs as an “Administrator at a Canadian Red Cross Hospital in a Nepalese Mountain Village” after the earthquake. Alcock says he wanted to dedicate a month to helping in a devastated area because he believes in helping people – both near and far. “A global view of helping the neighbours, whether it’s beside our home in the Yukon or farther... all of us are connected globally,” he says. He says a sense of humour and a positive outlook add fun – and that’s what likely got him through “eating yak cheese and checking (his) shoes in the morning for creepy crawlers.” This series of free talks may just expand your definition of who is a neighbour. Snacks and refreshments will be provided (but, sadly, probably no yak cheese). For more information send an email to ydecsecretary@gmail. com. Katherine Thiesenhausen is a Whitehorse researcher and writer.

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On the Cover

Yukon Flickers

Winter set in with a wash of snow in Whitehorse over the Halloween weekend. Photo: Rick Massie

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Still is Still Moving: Portrait of a Genius

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n the 1870s and ‘80s English photographer Eadweard Muybridge was feverishly photographing animals, people in the nude, and people with physical deformities. He is famous for successfully producing a stop-motion sequence of still photographs demonstrating that all four legs of a horse are off the ground at a gallop. Sallie Gardner at a Gallop, as it is known, was the product of Muybridge’s obsession with the movement of human and animal forms. With equal parts ingenuity and raving lunacy Muybridge created what was to be the beginnings of cinematography for silent film with his 1879 invention of the zoopraxiscope. You would know this history of Muybridge and his eccentricities if you were a film or photography student, or if you attended the production of Kevin Kerr’s play Studies in Motion: The Hauntings of Eadweard Muybridge at the Yukon Arts Centre in 2009. Six years later, the story of Eadweard Muybridge is returning to the Yukon through the medium of film. Fuelled with a grant from the Telefilm Canada Micro-Budget Production Program, writers Josh Epstein and Kyle Rideout have adapted the play to the screen. The film captures the beauty, grace and complete emotional torment that both Muybridge and his work represent. Fascinated by the journey this project took from stage to screen I caught up Josh Epstein last week while he was in

Eadweard screens Nov 15. at the Yukon Arts Centre Toronto promoting the film. Andrew Gilbutowicz: How did you and Kyle Rideout decide to make a ﬁlm about Eadweard Muybridge? Josh Epstein: We actually started writing together while touring the successful stage production Studies in Motion... We were always intrigued by Eadweard Muybridge’s life and wanted to dig deeper. People are often shocked that this story has never been made into a feature film, and while writing Eadweard, we sensed that Eadweard Muybrige is one of those

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historical figures who never quite got his due. He is the godfather of cinema, but his obsessions got the best of him. AG: The characters are so well crafted in the ﬁlm. After working with the story as a theatre experience do you think the elements of the characters and story were analyzed differently now that you were putting them to screen? JE: We definitely spent the most time re-evaluating the character of Flora, Eadweard’s wife. We worked diligently to make her more present in his life and give her strong goals of working alongside him, instead of just being stuck at home. We also explored her take-charge attitude in seeking Eadweard out. The major difference, though, is that we really tried to make a film; there is nothing staged about the film. It’s incredibly cinematic. We shot all over BC, climbed mountains and found gorgeous scenery to shoot. AG: How important is it that this

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film is predominantly a Canadian production and from a theatrical background? JE: For us it’s very important. It wasn’t completely overnight, but our background was definitely theatre and I think we’ve demonstrated that wall was not impossible to climb… Neither of us had made a feature before, but we surrounded ourselves with wonderfully competent people from the theatre and film worlds. They figured it out. AG: What were some of the talents you brought from theatre production to the film set? JE: The ability to work with actors. I understand actors and know how to talk to them. The theatre world also teaches you very well how to make something out of nothing. AG: What are some things to look forward to for your workshop on developing fiction film ideas for micro-budget productions on Nov. 16? JE: I’ve been spending a lot of time lately crafting pitches and would love to spend some time working on those. That’s step one! We will then move through step one to 1,000... Honestly, I’m excited to see what projects are brought forward and how I can better prepare them for what they will need to get the story out to the world. Josh Epstein will join the Yukon Film Society during the screening of Eadweard on Sunday, Nov. 15 at the Yukon Arts Centre at 7:30 p.m. for a Q&A, as well as a workshop on Developing Fiction Film Ideas for Micro-Budget Production on Monday, Nov. 16th. Go to www. YukonFilmSociety.com for the film trailer and more information. Andrew Gilbutowicz is a professional Oyster Shucker and Communications Coordinator at the Yukon Film Society.

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A Klondike Korner with Dan Davidson

ark Zuehlke was a writerin-residence at Berton House in 2003. At the time he had just finished several books on the history of the Canadian Forces actions in Italy during World War II and had brought along copious file boxes full of material for his work on the D-Day offensive on the other side of the continent. He would return to Italy a few years later to chronicle the liberation of Sicily in Operation Husky: The Canadian Invasion of Sicily, July 10–August 7, 1943 (Douglas & McIntyre, 2008), but had no idea then that he would be returning in a more personal way in 2013 to participate in a 300-kilometre march in the footsteps taken by the soldiers of 1st Canadian Infantry Division. This act of remembrance, called Operation Husky 2013, was the brainchild of Steve Gregory,

a Montreal businessman who was inspired partly by his visit to the Canadian War Cemetery in Agira, Sicily, in 2006, and partly by reading Zuehlke’s book. Gregory had grandiose plans for a massive march up the route with 100 walkers, many ceremonies and a lot of official participation by various governments in both countries. In the end it was a somewhat smaller event than he had hoped, but he talked Zuehlke and his partner, Frances Backhouse (also a Berton House alumnus), into being part of the group of 10 that eventually committed to walk the route. The long walk took place in July 2013, but Zuehlke says that he’d realized as early as the previous February, when he had begun a regime of daily long walks in preparation, that there would be a book. Through Blood and Sweat: A Remembrance Trek Across

Sicily’s World War II Battlegrounds (Douglas & McIntyre, 2015), is that story. Coincidentally, Whitehorse filmmaker Max Fraser and his partner, Arlin McFarlin, were also along for the trip, shooting the footage that would become Bond of Strangers: The Operation Husky Story. The two men premiered their productions in Whitehorse in a joint event at the Yukon Arts Centre on October 28. I spoke with Mark via Skype from Max’s house the day before. “When Steve first approached me,” Zuehlke said, “it seemed like such an ambitious and complicated program being organized by one man – it was just Steve really. My reaction was to wonder how one individual could make something this big happen.” He’d been approached by other people in the past with what

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he thought were hair-brained schemes that came to nothing, so that was what he expected from this contact. “But Steve just would not go away. He kept coming back. I became convinced that if anyone could pull it off it would probably be Steve Gregory. And that’s when

I sort of bought in on it.” Aside from walking and participating in ceremonies in each town and village along the route, Zuehlke spent up to several hours daily keeping a journal and posting to a Facebook site that can still be seen online. Some of this material was useful in writing the book. In addition there were interviews and conversations with participants. “It was such an intense experience,” he said, “that when they got back home people were thinking about it for months on end, putting their lives into perspective.” Dan Davidson retired from 32 years of teaching in rural Yukon schools, but continues writing about life in Dawson City. Please send comments about his stories to dawson@whatsupyukon.com.

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uring the late 1600s, are not just for the pros. Anyone Next Generation, plus much more. So, why the coffeehouse conover 2,000 coffee houses who wants to sing something can existed in London, Eng- perform a 12-minute set. Three cept for the WFS? “I think the coffeehouses work land. For a country whose popular opening slots per night are reculture is associated with tea, it is served for those soulful, budding as a sounding board for musicians developing new material, or lookremarkable to discover that Lon- musicians. ing for new ensembles they don had such a earnest affair might form,” says Davis. with coffee. With all the talent passAside from the warm beving through WFS nights, there erage, the coffee houses were may very well be a superstar places where people of intelin the making. So how does lect would discuss ideas. If one gain access to performing you look at artists’ renditions on the stage? It’s really quite of English coffeehouses, the simple, Davis says. scene is quite bustling with “Show up at 6 p.m. to men dressed in the height of help set up. Once we get the fashion, engaging in meaningtables and chairs out, a memful conversation. bership is $5, gets you in for In 2015, not too much $4. Bring toonies and loonhas changed in coffee house ies; they’re handy, as we also culture. The beverages may have a tea and goodies serhave evolved to include more Photo: Courtesy of Paul Davis vice run by Kluane Bluegrass than basic java, but the conorganization,” he says. cept remains the same. Any Audience members enjoying the show The WFS has a broad deftime I walk through Baked, at a previous WFS coffeehouse inition of what’s considered folk or Starbucks, I always see groups music. So, if you want to perform of people sitting at tables having something that’s got a bit of pop what appears to be detailed conAt the helm of it all is Paul or jazz mixed in, you are more versations. I have even had a few Davis, who has been involved with than welcome to show off your myself. The other thing I have noticed the WFS since 1996 and believes style. “We even had a killer drum solo is the music. There tends to be that there must be something in an acoustic indie style of music the Yukon waters which churns one time from a guy who only had sticks, so I showed him playing in the backour collection of plasground. Lately this tic equipment bins, style of music has beIf you look at artists’ renditions of and he made somecome known as its own thing up on the spot!” genre: coffee house. One other thing Pull up a streaming English coffeehouses, the scene is the WFS has become music service that has famous for is its posta coffee house play- quite bustling with men dressed in er. The same cartoon list, and you will hear of musical animals a well-balanced blend the height of fashion, engaging in have been featured on of folk, bluegrass and it since 1995. acoustic guitar songs. meaningful conversation. You know what they In the Yukon, the say: keep it simple. If Whitehorse Folk Sothe happily dancing ciety (WFS) has put animals are any indication of together its own coffee house con- out so much local talent. This year’s WFS season began what the Saturday nights are like, cept on the upper side of downtown at Main and 6th. The WFS in October and will run until April, I would definitely stop in. holds its events on the first Satur- 2016. Some featured shows inday of the month in the basement clude a celebration of women and Angela Szymczuk is a music, and an Alaska-Yukon show of the Whitehorse United Church. Each event features live music- held in Whitehorse, but featuring Whitehorse writer who enjoys a tuneful night on the town. You al performances paired with fresh talent from our neighbour. Some can comment on her stories at baked goods and hot coffee. But other notable names for this seaeditor@whatsupyukon.com. there’s more. The performances son are Liz Pilon, Katie Avery, The

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by Tamara Neely ukon First Nations are planning ways to offer authentic cultural experiences for visitors. The plan to bolster cultural tourism among the Yukon First Nations has been in the works for a while, but this week people from across the Yukon Territory are getting together for a conference in Whitehorse to discuss ways to strengthen this kind of tourism in the communities. The conference, called Sharing Our Stories, takes place Nov. 18 to 20 at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. It will explore the opportunities and challenges involved with developing cultural tourism in First Nations communities. “The time is right for cultural experiences,” says Shirlee Frost, president of the First Nations Culture and Tourism Association, which is hosting the conference. “Imagine if you could take some people on a river tour in your part of the world, where you were born and grew up, and teach them and show them what it’s like: the peace, the quiet, the beauty. It’ll touch their soul. And hopefully they can travel back to their part of the world and touch other souls.” Currently, the communities offer a variety of opportunities to experience First Nation culture, from museums to heritage centres to festivals to art shows to wilderness experiences. However, Frost says there is a need for the communities to get organized and collaborate on bolstering cultural tourism. Currently there is no unified effort to promote the unique traditions of the different First Nations in the Yukon. “Well, it’s non-existent,” she says. “If you look in the travel guides, it’s little snippets here and there. So we want to build on that. We also want to offer

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Audience members gather to watch the Spirit of the Drums performance at the 2012 Adäka Cultural Festival which attracts thousands of visitors interested in experiencing authentic Yukon First Nations culture authentic experiences to visitors who come to our territories.” The way Frost is looking at it, bolstering cultural tourism goes beyond showing visitors a good time. It goes beyond the opportunity for youth in the communities to showcase their beading-carving-painting-dancing skills. And it goes beyond channeling more dollars into the communities. She sees a need for change and a need for more love and compassion in the world – and by sharing their stories and culture First Nations have an opportunity to have a positive impact. “The reason I do what I do is to help create a world that is more loving and supportive of all of creation,” Frost says. “If we’re able to do that through our organization and by sharing our stories, – even just to plant these tiny seeds – it’s worth the effort.” The conference has a focus on creating authentic cultural experience, and for Frost, there is a sacred responsibility at the heart of First Nation culture. “We must try to do our ultimate responsibility in this life, in this world, as indigenous peoples: to create balance and harmony in all facets of our lives,” she says. “It’s also to commune with nature, and live in appreciation and honour of that. The Creator gave us intelligence and voice to speak on behalf of those who can’t speak – including future generations. “When you have this type of sacred responsibility, you have no choice but to be humbled in all of that – in our ability to create change.” Among the attendees from

across the Yukon will be Lisa Dewhurst, business and marketing manager with the Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre. She says the conference is a good idea. “The biggest thing is that as cultural centres across the Yukon we are definitely growing along with the tourism sector… so getting together, networking and sharing what we’ve done with our own centre (in Teslin) is a great way to support one another,” says Dewhurst, who is Interior Salish from British Columbia. Her husband is Tlingit. She views cultural centres in the communities as having a positive impact on the residents, in addition to being a focal point for visitors. “Having a cultural centre in the communities nurtures art an culture in the community, instills pride and it’s a place where our artwork is displayed – so it provides more opportunities for citizens to participate,” Dewhurst says. Through keynote speakers, panel discussions, cultural mapping and cultural programming, the conference will be an opportunity for the communities to collaborate and support each other in showcasing their unique traditions. The Sharing Our Stories Conference takes place Nov. 18 to 20 at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre in Whitehorse. For more information go to www.yfnct.ca. Tamara Neely is the copy editor at What’s Up Yukon. You can comment on her stories by email at tamara@whatsupyukon.com.

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4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Stereolithographic 3D Printer 101

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November 19

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Router Table 101

November 19

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Musical Minds w/ Lianne Cranfield (Register w/ Lianne) TUESDAY 10:30-11:30

Mother Goose (Parent/Child) (Free / Pre-register) THURSDAY 9-12

Non-Profit Leadership w/ Sue Starr (Pre-register) FRIDAY 10-12

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Art Exploration TUESDAY

Sing Together w/ Madi Dixon & Sarah Ott WEDNESDAY

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Indoor / Outdoor Arts On The Move SUNDAY 1-4

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7-8:30 Knitting Circle 5-7 Girls Group 7-9 Book Club (once/month) WEDNESDAY 7-9

Pop Choir w/ Eric Mah (Register with Erica) THURSDAY

5-6:15 Kids Singing, Beginners 6:30-7:45 Kids Singing, Intermediate 7-9 NIA Dance w/ Susie Anne FRIDAY 6-9

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Sunday, November 22nd 2015

Centre des arts du Yukon

Exhibi�on closes December 1st, 2012

FOCUS GALLERY OPTIC NERVE Archival Gold: Favourites from the Vault Jesse Devost Open Studio Sessions November 6-28 Exhibi�on closes January 26, 2013

>> Ceramic Open Studio Sessions << Sundays from 2:30 to 6pm $5 per hour

EDGE GALLERY BERRIED >> Acrylic Pain� ng Open Studio <<

Opening and Artist Talk November 19th at 7:30pm VEN / FRI

FOOD & WINE TASTING FESTIVAL

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In the KIAC Ballroom Jazz Trio, Door Prizes, Wine Guessing Booth 7:00pm

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November 13, 2015

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HOUGEN HERITAGE GALLERY MANY VOICES: MUSIC IN THE YUKON 1896-1996 YUKON ARCHIVES AN EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHS AND OTHER DELIGHTS NOVEMBER - FEBRUARY

ANNIE DUNNING SAPSUCKER SOUNDS Nov 19-Dec 19, 2015

Exhibi�ons CURRENT EXHIBITIONS:

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

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OPEN STUDIO SESSIONS (14+) CERAMIC OPEN STUDIO

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LIFE DRAWING OPEN STUDIO (14+) with Andrew Sharp Sunday, December 6 From 7-9 pm $10/session

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3 pm The 7th Voyage of Sinbad

Based on the 17th Century Middle Eastern story-cycle about a heroic sailor who has fantastic adventures going to magical places, meeting monsters and encountering supernatural phenomena, this stopmotion film was conceptualized by ground-breaking animator Ray Harryhausen. Dir. Nathan Juran, USA, 1958, 88 min.

5:30 pm Red Army

Told from the perspective of its captain Slava Fetisov, the story portrays his transformation in the 1980s from national hero to political enemy. From the USSR to Russia, the film examines how sport mirrors social and cultural movements and parallels the rise and fall of the Red Army team with the Soviet Union. “Red Army is a compelling human tragedy, a real story with an arc, built-in emotional investment, and larger things to say about politics, power and the games behind the game.” ~ The Globe and Mail Dir. Gave Polsky, USA/Rus, 2015, 76 min.

7:30 pm Eadweard This beautifully photographed psychological drama centres on the turn-of-the-century photographer, Eadweard Muybridge who photographed nude and deformed subjects, became the godfather of cinema, murdered his wife’s lover and was the last American to receive the justifiable homicide verdict. Q&A with co-writer and producer Josh Epstein to follow screening. Dir. Kyle Rideout, British Columbia, 2015, 104 min. Tix: yukontickets.com

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Whitehorse EVENTS Arts Events

Until -Sat, Nov, 21 Graham + Dimensions: Yukon Arts Centre Yukon Arts Centre Neil Graham explores the rich beauty of Haida Gwaii with bold visual energy. Along with DIMENSIONS, Saskatchewan Craft Council’s biennial, open, juried touring exhibition. Until Sun, Dec, 13, Touch of Green “Enchanted Places” Hilltop Bistro Yukon College By Artist Lillian Loponen Fri, Nov, 13, Onde de choc 7:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre Yukon Francophone artists from all artistic disciplines give unique, out of this world performances on the theme En passant. The show will be followed by a reception, a Cajun concert and a visual arts exhibition.

Live Music

Thu, Nov, 12, Roxx Hunter Live 6:00 PM Tony’s Pizza Thu, Nov, 12, Fiddler On The Loose Joe Loutchan live 7:00 PM 98 Hotel Longest running house band in the Yukon - Traditional fiddle music and more - jigging is encouraged and limericks are the norm. Thu, Nov, 12, Ginger Jam 9:00 PM Yukon Inn fully electric jam with a PA system, drum kit and guitars provided, and encourages the wearing of silly hats Thu, Nov, 12, Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Fri, Nov, 13, Yukon African Music Festival 2015 3:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Live performances by Brian Quaye from Ghana, Sassi Band & Leonard Boniface, Becky & Brent Law feat. Roxx Hunter. African craft, African Dinner, DJ Music Demo Fri, Nov, 13, Yukon Musician: Anne Turner 6:00 PM Westmark Whitehorse Jazz and Easy Listening Fri, Nov, 13, Oasis Ubuntu – North America Benefit Concert 7:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Live music with Danny Vumbi and Big Fariouz 780-977-9958 Fri, Nov, 13, Vice and Virtue 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Fri, Nov, 13, Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Fri, Nov, 13, Steiner Recliners 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Sat, Nov, 14, Vice and Virtue 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Sat, Nov, 14, live music 8:00 PM The Watershed, Coffee shop & Bar Enjoy some fantastic live local music! Sat, Nov, 14, Whitehorse Concerts: MercerPark Duo 8:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Ontario based cellist Rachel Mercer and pianist Angela Park bring their virtuosity to The Yukon for their first appearance on our stage. Presented by Whitehorse Concerts Sat, Nov, 14, Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat, Nov, 14, Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Sun, Nov, 15, Roxx Hunter 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Mon, Nov, 16, Ladies Night with DJ Carlo 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Tue, Nov, 17, Open Mic with Patrick Jacobson 7:00 PM Town & Mountain Hotel Tue, Nov, 17, 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, Nov, 18, Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 PM Epic Pizza goes till we are done! Wed, Nov, 18, Rixx & Roxx 8:00 PM Casa Loma a very wide variety and style of music from originals to covers Wed, Nov, 18, Hump Day Trivia 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Wed, Nov, 18, Jamaoke With Jackie 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon Thu, Nov, 19, Roxx Hunter Live 6:00 PM Tony’s Pizza Thu, Nov, 19, Fiddler On The Loose Joe Loutchan live 7:00 PM 98 Hotel Longest running house band in the Yukon - Traditional fiddle music and more - jigging is encouraged and limericks are the norm. Thu, Nov, 19, 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, Nov, 19, Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM Jarvis Street Saloon

General Events

Thu, Nov, 12, NIA Dance and Fitness 6:30 PM Leaping Feats Creative Danceworks NIA is a choreographed combination of martial arts, dance, and healing, set to great music. ﬁrst class is free! 335-3442 Thu, Nov, 12, Salsa Yukon: Intermediate Bachata 8:00 PM Leaping Feats Creative Danceworks Salsa Yukon is very excited to start its sessions for Fall 2015!

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Thu, Nov, 12, Friends of Yukon Permanent Art Collection AGM 7:00 PM Whitehorse Visitor Information Centre Want to learn more? Interested in getting involved? Come out to the AGM! New and current members welcome. Refreshments will be provided. 667-5858 Thu, Nov, 12, Practical Leadership for NGO’s 9:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Nov, 12, Theatre Exploration After School Program 3:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Nov, 12, Singing For Kids-Beginner 5:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Nov, 12, Singing For Kids Intermediate 6:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Nov, 12, NIA Dance/Movement 6:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Nov, 12, Funding for Yukon Musicians Info Session 6:00 PM Music Yukon Music Yukon will be hosting a free information session about funding possibilities for Yukon musicians. Thu, Nov, 12, Yukon Guild of Needlearts: Fall Session 7:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library Meet friends & learn techniques of hand embroidery. Call Doris at 633-4026. Fri, Nov, 13, Learning Lions - Homeschoolers Get Together 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083 Fri, Nov, 13, Salsa Yukon: Beginner Salsa on 1 and Beginner Bachata 7:45 PM Leaping Feats Creative Danceworks Salsa Yukon is very excited to start its sessions for Fall 2015! Fri, Nov, 13, Salsa Yukon: Intermediate Salsa & Rueda de Casino 8:50 PM Leaping Feats Creative Danceworks Salsa Yukon is very excited to start its sessions for Fall 2015! Fri, Nov, 13, Onde de choc 7:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre Yukon Francophone artists from all artistic disciplines give unique, out of this world performances on the theme En passant. The show will be followed by a reception, a Cajun concert and a visual arts exhibition. Fri, Nov, 13, Friday Ball Pit Family Drop In Heart Of Riverdale Fri, Nov, 13, Indoor/Outdoor Art Exploration After School Program 3:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Fri, Nov, 13, Teen Drop In 6:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Fri, Nov, 13, Yukon East Coast Cultural Association (YECCA) AGM & Potluck 7:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 Fri, Nov, 13, Yukon African Music Festival 2015 3:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Live performances by Brian Quaye from Ghana, Sassi Band & Leonard Boniface, Becky & Brent Law feat. Roxx Hunter. African craft, African Dinner, DJ Music Demo Sat, Nov, 14, CKES Christmas Craft Fair 10:00 AM Christ the King Elementary Call Paula at 6332724 or stoker@northwestel.net to book a table. 633-2724 Sat, Nov, 14, Free Family Drop In Upstairs 10:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Sat, Nov, 14, Saturday Ball Pit Family Drop In 10:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Sat, Nov, 14, 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. Sat, Nov, 14, Insider’s Guide to Getting Published Sponsored by The Friends of the Whitehorse Library (FOWL) Whitehorse Public Library Attention Yukon writers: if you want to get published, there’s a fantastic opportunity coming up. Sat, Nov, 14, How to Voice a Script 1:00 PM YuKonstruct Makerspace Sun, Nov, 15, Insider’s Guide to Getting Published Sponsored by The Friends of the Whitehorse Library (FOWL) Whitehorse Public Library Attention Yukon writers: if you want to get published, there’s a fantastic opportunity coming up. Sun, Nov, 15, Movie Night 6:30 PM The Watershed, Coffee shop & Bar Come and watch movies with friends and have some fun! Sun, Nov, 15, Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 PM Arts Underground Non-instructed open studio. Participants are welcome to use the studio’s tools and equipment; clay and some tools are available for purchase. Every Sunday except long weekends. $5/hour. Mon, Nov, 16, Free Computer Drop-In Lab! 10:00 AM Yukon Learn Society Self-Directed Computer studies. Instructor on site 668.6280 x 223 Mon, Nov, 16, Baby Story Time: Whitehorse Public Library 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Ages 6-24 months and caregiver(s). Free, drop in. Mon, Nov, 16, The Yukon Astronomical Society Open House 7:00 PM Yukon College Snacks, coffee/tea, games, and a chance to ask and learn more about astronomy over Yukon’s dark winter skies, and bright sunny summers!! All are welcome! +1 250-408-4838

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Mon, Nov, 16, MUSICAL MINDS for Little Ones 10:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Mon, Nov, 16, Art Exploration After School Program 3:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Mon, Nov, 16, Free drop-in computer labs 10:00 AM Yukon Learn Free Drop-In Computer Lab for Self Directed Studies A tutor/Instructor will be available on site to assist you. 668-6280 or toll free: 888-668-6280 Fax: 867-633-4576 Mon, Nov, 16, Euchre Night 6:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Mon, Nov, 16, GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 PM Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome. For more information email: tjbowlby@gmail.com Tue, Nov, 17, 43rd Annual Yukon Geoscience Forum and Trade Show Coast High Country Inn 667-2090 Tue, Nov, 17, Whitehorse Scottish Country Dance Club 7:00 PM Jack Hulland Elementary Tue, Nov, 17, Singing Together After School Program 3:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Tue, Nov, 17, Girls Group 5:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Tue, Nov, 17, Knitting Circle-Natural Dye Workshop 7:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Wed, Nov, 18, Toddler Story Time: Whitehorse Public Library 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Ages 6-24 months and caregiver(s). Free, drop in. Wed, Nov, 18, Family Literacy Centre: Little Chefs 10:30 AM Canada Games Centre Fall Schedule. Wed, Nov, 18, Ball Pit and Games After School Program 3:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Wed, Nov, 18, FREE Activity Night 5:30 PM Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child and have fun with many different activities happening every week! Wed, Nov, 18, Pop Choir for Adults 7:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Wed, Nov, 18, Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Wed, Nov, 18, Board Games and Karaoke 8:00 PM The Watershed, Coffee shop & Bar Play some board games with friends or try your singing skills at karaoke! Nov 19-25, Festival of Trees - Public Tree Viewing Yukon Government Administration Building Nov,18- 20, Sharing Our Stories: Developing Cultural Tourism in First Nations Communities Conference Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Thu, Nov, 19, NIA Dance and Fitness 6:30 PM Leaping Feats Creative Danceworks NIA is a choreographed combination of martial arts, dance, and healing, set to great music. ﬁrst class is free! 335-3442 Thu, Nov, 19, Salsa Yukon: Intermediate Bachata 8:00 PM Leaping Feats Creative Danceworks Salsa Yukon is very excited to start its sessions for Fall 2015! Thu, Nov, 19, Festival of Trees: BAH Humbug Cocktail Party 5:30 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Thu, Nov, 19, Hamlet (In HD): Yukon Arts Centre 6:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre Thu, Nov, 19, CLIFF The Worker’s Film Festival 7:00 PM Yukon Employees’ Union Hall Free Admission. Free popcorn. 667-2331 Thu, Nov, 19, Raw Food Classes: APPLE PIE 6:00 PM Alpine Ayurveda Thu, Nov, 19, Practical Leadership for NGO’s 9:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Nov, 19, Theatre Exploration After School Program 3:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Nov, 19, Singing For Kids-Beginner 5:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Nov, 19, Singing For Kids Intermediate 6:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Nov, 19, NIA Dance/Movement 6:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Nov, 19, Celebrating the 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta: Reality and Myth 7:30 PM Yukon College Held at the pit The Maddison Chair in Northern Justice proudly presents a public lecture by Dr. Ian Holloway, QC Thu, Nov, 19, Yukon Guild of Needlearts: Fall Session 7:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library Meet friends & learn techniques of hand embroidery. Call Doris at 633-4026.

Kids & Family

Daily Animal Crackers 4:30 PM MacBride Museum Explore MacBride Museum’s animal gallery with one of our knowledgeable interpreters and play Who Dung It? Daily Yukon Wildlife Preserve Interpreted Tour 4:00 PM Yukon Wildlife Preserve 5 Km Tour of Yukon Wildlife Preserve - 75-90 Minutes - A must see stop while in Yukon Thu, Nov, 12, Practical Leadership for NGO’s 9:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale

Thu, Nov, 12, Family Literacy Centre: Père poule Maman gâteau 10:00 AM Canada Games Centre Fall Schedule. Thu, Nov, 12, Parent-Child Mother Goose 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library 668-8794 Parent-Child Mother Goose is about relationships and bonding with rhymes, songs and stories. This FREE program is for caregivers with infants ages 0-1 yr. To register call 668-8794 or email jlukawitski@yukoncollege.yk.ca. Thu, Nov, 12, Theatre Exploration After School Program 3:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Nov, 12, Singing For Kids-Beginner 5:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Nov, 12, Northern Lights Judo Club: Kids Practise 5:15 PM École Émilie-Tremblay Kids practise - 5 - 11yrs Thu, Nov, 12, Singing For Kids Intermediate 6:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Nov, 12, Northern Lights Judo Club: Adult Practise 6:30 PM École Émilie-Tremblay Thu, Nov, 12, NIA Dance/Movement 6:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Fri, Nov, 13, Friday Ball Pit Family Drop In Heart Of Riverdale Fri, Nov, 13, Young Explorer’s Preschool Program 10:00 AM MacBride Museum 867-6672709, ext.3 parents and children explore the animal gallery together. Play games, create crafts, read stories and sing songs. Fri, Nov, 13, Family Literacy Centre: People in the Neighbourhood 10:30 AM Canada Games Centre Fall Schedule. Fri, Nov, 13, Indoor/Outdoor Art Exploration After School Program 3:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Fri, Nov, 13, Teen Drop In 6:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Sat, Nov, 14, Free Family Drop In Upstairs 10:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Sat, Nov, 14, Family Literacy Centre: Family Free Play Drop-In 10:00 AM Canada Games Centre Fall Schedule. Sat, Nov, 14, Saturday Ball Pit Family Drop In 10:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Mon, Nov, 16, MUSICAL MINDS for Little Ones 10:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Mon, Nov, 16, Baby Story Time: Whitehorse Public Library 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Ages 6-24 months and caregiver(s). Free, drop in. Mon, Nov, 16, Art Exploration After School Program 3:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Mon, Nov, 16, Northern Lights Judo Club: Kids Practise 5:15 PM École Émilie-Tremblay Kids practise - 5 - 11yrs Mon, Nov, 16, 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, Nov, 16, Northern Lights Judo Club: Adult Practise 6:30 PM École Émilie-Tremblay Tue, Nov, 17, Family Literacy Centre: Leaping Literacy 10:30 AM Canada Games Centre Fall Schedule. Tue, Nov, 17, Family Literacy Centre: 1,2,3 Rhyme with Me 10:30 AM Canada Games Centre Fall Schedule. Tue, Nov, 17, Singing Together After School Program 3:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Tue, Nov, 17, Girls Group 5:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Tue, Nov, 17, Knitting Circle-Natural Dye Workshop 7:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Wed, Nov, 18, Toddler Story Time: Whitehorse Public Library 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Ages 6-24 months and caregiver(s). Free, drop in. Wed, Nov, 18, Family Literacy Centre: Little Chefs 10:30 AM Canada Games Centre Fall Schedule. Wed, Nov, 18, Ball Pit and Games After School Program 3:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Wed, Nov, 18, FREE Activity Night 5:30 PM Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child and have fun with many different activities happening every week! Wed, Nov, 18, Pop Choir for Adults 7:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Nov, 19, Practical Leadership for NGO’s 9:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Nov, 19, Family Literacy Centre: Père poule Maman gâteau 10:00 AM Canada Games Centre Fall Schedule. Thu, Nov, 19, Parent-Child Mother Goose 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library 668-8794 Parent-Child Mother Goose is about relationships and bonding with rhymes, songs and stories. This FREE program is for caregivers with infants ages 0-1 yr. To register call 668-8794 or email jlukawitski@yukoncollege.yk.ca. Thu, Nov, 19, Theatre Exploration After School Program 3:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Nov, 19, Singing For Kids-Beginner 5:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale

Thu, Nov, 19, Northern Lights Judo Club: Kids Practise 5:15 PM École Émilie-Tremblay Kids practise - 5 - 11yrs Thu, Nov, 19, Singing For Kids Intermediate 6:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Nov, 19, NIA Dance/Movement 6:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Nov, 19, Northern Lights Judo Club: Adult Practise 6:30 PM École Émilie-Tremblay

Meetings & Workshops

Wed, Nov, 18, Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting. Wed, Nov, 18, Tagish Community Association meeting 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Agenda posted at tagish.ca Tue, Nov, 17, Town of Watson Lake Council Meeting 7:00 PM Town of Watson Lake Thu, Nov, 12, Funding for Yukon Musicians Info Session 6:00 PM Music Yukon Music Yukon will be hosting a free information session about funding possibilities for Yukon musicians. Thu, Nov, 12, Whitehorse String Ensemble AGM 7:00 PM Yukon College A chance to ﬁnd out what this great little string has been up to and an opportunity to join as a player or board member. 667-4630 Thu, Nov, 12, Yukon Development Education Centre 2015 Global Development Speaker Series 7:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre ANGELA CODE, Canadian Youth Delegate: United Nations Summit on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The Global Goals, what they mean for Indigenous youth, and why I did not meet the Pope. KDCC Thu, Nov, 12, Friends of Yukon Permanent Art Collection AGM 7:00 PM Whitehorse Visitor Information Centre Want to learn more? Interested in getting involved? Come out to the AGM! New and current members welcome. Refreshments will be provided. 667-5858 Fri, Nov, 13, Yukon East Coast Cultural Association (YECCA) AGM & Potluck 7:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 Sat, Nov, 14, Insider’s Guide to Getting Published Sponsored by The Friends of the Whitehorse Library (FOWL) Whitehorse Public Library Attention Yukon writers: if you want to get published, there’s a fantastic opportunity coming up. Sat, Nov, 14, 43rd Annual Yukon Geoscience Forum and Trade Show Coast High Country Inn 667-2090 Sat, Nov, 14, How to Voice a Script 1:00 PM YuKonstruct Makerspace Sun, Nov, 15, Insider’s Guide to Getting Published Sponsored by The Friends of the Whitehorse Library (FOWL) Whitehorse Public Library Attention Yukon writers: if you want to get published, there’s a fantastic opportunity coming up. Sun, Nov, 15, Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 PM Arts Underground Non-instructed open studio. Participants are welcome to use the studio’s tools and equipment; clay and some tools are available for purchase. Every Sunday except long weekends. $5/hour. Mon, Nov, 16, Whole Child Program AGM 6:00 PM Whitehorse Elementary Mon, Nov, 16, The Yukon Astronomical Society Open House 7:00 PM Yukon College Snacks, coffee/tea, games, and a chance to ask and learn more about astronomy over Yukon’s dark winter skies, and bright sunny summers!! All are welcome! +1 250-408-4838 Tue, Nov, 17, YuKonstruct Weekly Open House 7:00 PM YuKonstruct Makerspace Tour YuKonstruct, see some projects in action, and meet some fellow makers Tue, Nov, 17, Brave New Writing 7:00 PM 127 Alsek Rd Come join us to work that creative muscle in a warm and supportive environment. This is a guided creative writing workshop using prompts to inspire, engage, and explore. Bring your favourite journal and a pen and get ready to write. Admission by donation. Wed, Nov, 18, Sharing Our Stories: Developing Cultural Tourism in First Nations Communities Conference Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Thu, Nov, 19, Practical Tools for a Mentally Healthy Workplace 9:00 AM Westmark Whitehorse Understand the rationale for addressing psychological safety. Know how to use the set of psychological safety tools. Know how to make an action plan that is effective and appropriate for your work setting. Thu, Nov, 19, Yukon First Nations Graduation Society AGM 12:00 PM Council of Yukon First Nations Election of Ofﬁcers, Coordinator of Grad 2016. 393-9209 Thu, Nov, 19, Raw Food Classes: APPLE PIE 6:00 PM Alpine Ayurveda Thu, Nov, 19, All City Band AGM 8:30 PM Porter Creek Secondary School

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Sips and Stogies What’s Up Yukon’s editorial staff reminds you that tobacco can be harmful in all its forms.

with Angela Szymczuk

A Little Bit of Brazil ant spice taste combined with something creamy. As the first third progresses, flavours of wood can be tasted. The second third welcomes a dried fruit taste, but the spice taste remains. The spice taste is very different compared to other cigars that are known for being on the spicy side. I am not entirely sure how to describe it. The spice is predominant, but it is not overpowering, and the taste is enjoyable without getting tiring. I think this is because of the Brazilian wrapper. Due to the richness of the soil, this tobacco is grown differently than that of other regions and I believe this is where the mysterious and enjoyable spice taste comes from. The rum is a nice choice for this stogie. Its hints of sweetness provide a nice PHOTO: Angela Szymczuk balance to the wood and spice of the Brazilia. The last third of the cigar becomes a You can’t go wrong with a cigar wrapped in a Brazilian wrapper tad bit more peppery, mixed with a smooth cedar taste. CAO has produced more than ifferent types of tobacco hadn’t paid close attention to the are grown throughout the flavours. I remember I enjoyed it, two dozen types of cigars. It is beautiful country of Brazil so I thought today would be a good always fun when they venture in – each with its own special taste. day to analyze the flavour struc- tastes of the world. One of the first cigars I reviewed was CAO The good people at the CAO cigar ture. Keeping with the South Amer- Italia, which was a winner. Howcompany thought this was something worth commemorating. ican theme, I am pairing this cigar ever, I think Brazilia is the new Thus, the CAO Brazilia cigar was with a 15-year old El Dorado Rum. king in town. It has enough exThis rum is produced in the neigh- change of flavours to keep you increated. In recent years, CAO created bouring country of Guyana. And terested, and it is not overpowerBrazilia Carnivale as a follow up. since Guyana is also a part of my ing like most maduros tend to be. The average price for this stick Unfortunately, I was not able to heritage, it’s all the more reason is CAD$8 to 10, depending on the get a Carnivale, but I do have a to pop this rum bottle. Rum is one of those liquors that size. You can find it at many onBrazilia. The version I have is a box definitely becomes better with line retailers such as, www.Absopress, size 5 X 52. The wrapper age, and the El Dorado is no ex- lutCigars.com or www.TampaHuis a Brazilian tobacco that was ception. The rum is very smooth midor.com. picked from a rare tobacco crop. with a subtle sweetness. It has flaAngela Szymczuk is a The filler is tobacco from Nicar- vours of apples, cinnamon, pear, Whitehorse-based writer. agua. Due to the very dark brown and toffee. I begin the Brazilia and Please send comments about colour of the wrapper, Brazilia is am greeted with a peppery taste. her articles to classified as a maduro cigar. I have After five minutes, this taste editor@whatsupyukon.com. had this cigar in the past, but I fades and transitions into a pleas-

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November 12, 2015

Postcards from India with Kim Melton

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henever I travel to cities I seek out green space for the familiarity of trees and the relative quiet. While Day 1 in Delhi was a lesson on how it’s true, everyone is trying to scam us, and the best artists make you feel like they’ve done you a favour, on Day 2 we gamely set out for a park near a bazaar in the old city to recalibrate. Thirty hours of ﬂying plus transit in four airports had taken its toll. We grabbed a tuk tuk from our hotel and headed for a park. We actually felt like we could breathe easier after passing the armed guard checking bags at the entry to the park.

School groups and families, couples and even the occasional tourist were meandering on the geometrically laid out pathways. As two white women in conservative western dress we drew stares, as usual, but much less constant questioning than out on the street. We wandered for a while feeling more relaxed than we had since arriving – until we realised we were being followed. We sat on a bench, and a young Indian couple loitered nearby. We abruptly changed direction, and so did they. Eventually we sat next to a military fellow to discuss our course of action, and when they paused nearby we snapped our only pic-

tures of the day, getting some good shots of them over my shoulder. Eventually they made some phone calls and left. As we headed out of the park we found we had a new pair of shadows - two young men this time - and grabbed the first cab we saw. Shaken and a bit stirred we returned to a busy tourist enclave and the safety of a well populated restaurant. Lets just say that even donning Indian dress we were quite happy to leave the city… Next missive from Darjeeling tea country!

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Getting into the Game Yukoner Audrey McLaughlin was the first female MP to represent the Yukon Territory

by Fiona McTaggart

udrey McLaughlin moved to the Yukon in the 1970’s with “no man, no job” because she thought it would be an interesting place to live. As she became the first woman to lead a major Canadian political party in 1989 and the first female federal party leader to represent a portion of the territories in 1987, she is not only a well-known member of the Yukon community, but an inspiring figure across Canada. McLaughlin describes her career as a social worker during an “era of community development” as an important aspect of her professional inspiration. Without historical examples of female politicians in Canada, McLaughlin was charting new ground. “You’re not the model that the media is used to and the institution is used to,” she says. However, she sees that politics is not easy for anyone. “I’m sure I faced a lot of the same challenges male leaders faced.” She is firm that no politician working in Canada has the right to complain about their career. “It’s a privilege,” she says. A further barrier to women’s voices in the political field is the claim that female politicians will only talk about women’s issues. “Yes, [issues like] the environment, the economy – this same assumption is applied to First Nations leaders. It’s changed a little with time, but not dramatically,” she says. McLaughlin paints a fairly bleak picture of how politics have changed in Canada and the Yukon since she began her career. “The voice of women has been muted… by the government.

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When I was in parliament, every year there was a day when… all political parties were grilled (by non-governmental women’s organisations in Canada),” she says. “That also used to happen with unions.” On the positive side, McLaughlin points to the increasing openness across the country around the issue of violence against women, the increased housing provided for people with disabilities in the Yukon, and the increased community support provided by organisations like the Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre and Kaushee’s Place. McLaughlin’s role models include Marion Dower and Nancy Riche as well as Flo Whyard, Ruth Massie and Jodi Gingell, but says that her biggest inspirations are the women she has met across Canada and internationally working both in and out of the spotlight. “That’s who you’re working for,” she says. Her advice for women and girls working for change today is, “Be self-confident… we [women] tend to under-value our experience.” She says it’s important to seek out a good support network, since qualified women will still face an assumption of inadequacy in politics. “Women are held to a much higher standard,” she says. “You do the best you can. “That’s really what you can do.” Fiona McTaggart is a Whitehorse-based writer. Questions or comments about her articles can be sent to editor@whatsupyukon. com.

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Liquor Meets Intellect

Round 4 of the Drunken Lectures take place on Nov. 19 at Baked Cafè by Angela Szymczuk

he Not So Secret Life of Michael Jordan. Obscure battles of the 1600s. Urban snow transport. Unusual topics, perhaps, but fascinating ones. Now, there is an inquisitive event which caters to the curious crowd, called Drunken Lectures: The way high school should have been. At this series of events, the investigative folks of Whitehorse can discuss topics that strike their fancy. The Drunken Lectures are intended to provide information about anything in a casual setting where you can relax with a beer (or whatever) and soak up new ideas. The event first surfaced last year with two events, and returned this year for a lecture night on Oct. 13. The next one takes place Nov. 19 at Baked Cafè. The Drunken Lectures format is that eight speakers present a topic – any topic – to the crowd for eight minutes each. Their slogan is “8 not-quite sober speakers, 8 topics, 8 minutes each.” The Drunken Lectures are the brainchild of Whitehorse based

bodin, Vanessa Stewart and John Streiker. The Drunken Lectures will run until the spring. They’re a great way to break out of your comfort zone and learn something new, or release your inner teacher and share your discoveries with others. “Our speakers are experts and community members who want to share their enthusiasm for the

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Last winter Whitehorse residents got their first taste of Drunken Lectures design and marketing firm, SMRT Pop Ups. This firm is comprised of a group of adults in their 30’s who strive to bring fun and intellectual events to Whitehorse inhabitants. In addition to Drunken Lec-

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of the other founders to create Drunken Lectures. “We believe that learning and engaging with important community issues doesn’t have to be boring,” she says. “‘Smart fun’ to us means entertaining and meaningful.” Everyone is welcome to sign up to speak at a future event and for topics anything goes. “Past speakers have spoken about everything from B horror movies, to obscure battles of the 16th century, to insect mating habits,” says Vakharia. The speaker lineup for the Nov. 19 lectures are Kirsten Burrows, Brett Elliot, Vance Fok, Samie G., Cathy MacDonald, Kieran Slo-

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Freeze Up: A First Timer’s Experience on the Other Side of the River

Kirsten Scott sends dispatches from West Dawson while the community waits for the ice bridge by Kirsten Scott

ike plenty of others around the territory, I’m no stranger to cabin life sans plumbing – my usual mode de vie involves a bucket under the sink and an outhouse in the backyard. My Yukon story is also like so many others: I came for six months a few years ago and stayed. I love this place deeply, yet something internal was asking for more challenge, more of the pure, distilled Yukon-ness I’ve come to appreciate. Thus, this September, the idea that I’d spend freeze up in West Dawson was born. It was the end of field season; I didn’t relish the idea of being trapped in an office, staring at a computer screen over the winter. My other half, let’s call him The Frenchman, has lived over the river for eight years. I’ve been visiting for several months so when he invited me to stay I jumped at the prospect of adventure and isolation in the little offgrid community while it waits for the Yukon River to freeze, reconnecting it with Dawson. I spent a couple of weeks preparing, inner control freak in heaven: I made spreadsheets, packed boxes of food, labeled things, repacked, and stressed about starving. Or scurvy. The

Frenchman took care of big things: gas, propane, water. Due to the warm autumn, we debated my departure date from Whitehorse. The Yukon Government solved it by announcing the final day for the ferry to West Dawson would be Oct 28. That morning with possessions, provisions and my dog in the truck, I drove north. The following day I walked down the hill from The Frenchman’s cabin to the river. The world was silent, fresh snow everywhere with more falling lightly. When I arrived at the west bank the ferry was already out of the water, pushed into dock by two bulldozers. I watched the comings and goings on the opposite side through my camera’s zoom lens. A small black dog, tail tightly curled, scurried around. Ravens swooped, landing now and then to bounce jauntily along the shore and peck at unseen things. Someone walked with a stroller. A transport truck slowly hauled away three shipping containers. Ferry staff meandered between an orange pickup and the boat, high-vis vests sharp against the snow. I marveled at how busy we humans make ourselves with the things we’ve engineered.

It seemed like I was watching a play unfold from a far-off gallery. A quarter mile of cold, gunmetalgrey river lay between me and the action, ﬂowing along sinuously, silently. I heard only the occasional shout, the beeping of a reversing vehicle, the echoing knock of a remote hammer. Even with these few sounds I still felt distant, as though looking through the wrong end of a telescope. Then I realised that’s what freeze up is about: being apart from the crowd, watching the world go by, and finding my place in it. I took my leave, whistled to the dog and walked back up the hill, satisfied with my first lesson from freeze up. Kirsten Scott is an environmental scientist who shares her free time between outdoor activities

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Sat, Nov, 14 WCC Practice Ice Times: Whitehorse Curling Club 11:00 AM Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre Sun, Nov, 15 Firearms Safety Course 8:30 AM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Sun, Nov, 15 WCC Practice Ice Times: Whitehorse Curling Club 11:00 AM Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre Sun, Nov, 15 Velocity & Pursuit 1:00 PM Biathlon Range Mon, Nov, 16 Tai Chi Yukon: Seniors 55+ Yang Family 16 Movement Form 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Mon, Nov, 16 WCC Practice Ice Times: Whitehorse Curling Club 11:30 AM Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre Mon, Nov, 16 Northern Lights Judo Club: Kids Practise 5:15 PM École Émilie-Tremblay Kids practise - 5 - 11yrs Mon, Nov, 16 Hand to Hand - Level 1&2 with Gael 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Mon, Nov, 16 Northern Lights Judo Club: Adult Practise 6:30 PM École Émilie-Tremblay Mon, Nov, 16 Public Night – Indoor Range 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Mon, Nov, 16 Public Night – Indoor Range 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Mon, Nov, 16 Sword/Bokken with Gael 7:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Mon, Nov, 16 Tai Chi Yukon: Beginners Yang Family 16 Movement Form 7:30 PM Grey Mountain Primary School Tue, Nov, 17 WCC Practice Ice Times: Whitehorse Curling Club 11:30 AM Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre Tue, Nov, 17 Pursuit & Velocity practice 4:30 PM Biathlon Range Tue, Nov, 17 Golden Horn Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Terice 668-6631 Tue, Nov, 17 Whitehorse Scottish Country Dance Club 7:00 PM Jack Hulland Elementary Tue, Nov, 17 Youth Shooting Program 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Tue, Nov, 17 Tai Chi Yukon: Form refinements / push hands 7:00 PM Holy Family Elementary Wed, Nov, 18 WCC Practice Ice Times: Whitehorse Curling Club 11:30 AM Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre

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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, Nov, 16, Tai Chi Yukon: Seniors 55+ Yang Family 16 Movement Form 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Mon, Nov, 16, Tai Chi Yukon: Seniors 55+ Qigong and Yang Style 10:00 AM Golden Age Society 16 movement form. Mon, Nov, 16, Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Mon, Nov, 16, Shamata Meditation 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary Group meditation all levels welcome Mon, Nov, 16, Buddhist Meditation Society 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary All are welcome! Mon, Nov, 16, Tai Chi Yukon: Yang Family 103 Movement Form - Section 1 6:00 PM Elijah Smith Elementary School Mon, Nov, 16, Tai Chi Yukon: Continuing Yang Family 103 Movement Form - Part 3 6:00 PM Elijah Smith Elementary School

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A Little Off the Top with Ken Bolton

t took a king, a pope and a former prime minister to make me rethink my scepticism about extrasensory perception. Let me set the scene. August 16, 1977 was a stinking hot Tuesday in southern British Columbia. I was on Highway 3, mid-way between Hope and Princeton, when CBC Radio announced that the King, Elvis Presley, was dead. A year later, on the same stretch of road, CBC informed me about the death of Pope Paul VI. For reasons I’ll never know, I turned to my then-wife and blurted out, “There’s going to be another one this time next year. A Canadian.” “Who?” she asked. Two-second pause and I replied, “John Diefenbaker.” The subject didn’t arise again until five months later, when the Current Affairs unit at CBC Calgary was looking at the major stories we anticipated in 1979. The biggest was a federal election, which Pierre Trudeau had to call before July 8. The conversation quickly turned to the 83-year-old Diefenbaker, Canada’s 13th prime minister, who had signalled his intention to run again, but was in poor health. Speculation was rife that the man they called “Dief the Chief” wouldn’t actually run, or would die before the campaign began. As if from another dimension, I heard my voice declare ﬂatly, “He’ll run again, and he’ll win. He’s not going to die. Not until August 14.” A conversation-stopper, to say the least. Once again, I had no clue where the idea had come from. Once again, I forgot about it for several months. Meanwhile, Diefenbaker recovered and was elected to the House of Commons for a 13th time that May. On Monday, August 13 (there’s that number again), I was conducting the regular story meeting for staff of all three local programs to discuss their plans for the week. Before anyone else spoke, I

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John Diefenbaker wrote two words in Tuesday’s column on the whiteboard: Diefenbaker Dies. For the third time, the premonition came straight out of the blue. An hour later, I got a call from a producer at As It Happens, complaining that things were pretty quiet and asking if there was anything worth chasing in our part of the country.

“Don’t worry, George,” I told him. “Diefenbaker’s going to die tomorrow. You’ll have lots of stories.” As it happened, the prairie legend didn’t die on Tuesday, and my staff ribbed me mercilessly. When he didn’t die on Wednesday, either, the subject quickly disappeared from my radar. On Thursday, August 16, I slipped into the producer’s chair

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at exactly 6 a.m., just as John Cranston intoned the words, “Here is the CBC News. John Diefenbaker is dead.” In the chilling moment it took to comprehend what I was hearing, Cranston looked straight at me and nodded grimly, as if to say it was all my fault. I had never believed in precognition, or any other paranormal phenomena. I certainly

never claimed any psychic powers. Didn’t want them, don’t want them, don’t believe I have them. But the King, the Pope and the Chief certainly made me think about it. Now, the prequel... I had encountered John George Diefenbaker in person a few times over the years, beginning in 1961, when he spoke at our high school about his government’s Bill of Rights. In the early 1970s, whenever I attended Question Period in the House of Commons, like most people in the public gallery, I secretly hoped the old warrior from Prince Albert would be on deck that day. If he was, everyone would lean forward, eagerly anticipating one of his trademark jowl-shaking, finger-wagging broadsides at some hapless cabinet minister. The last time I met Diefenbaker was in early summer, 1974, when I interviewed him for CBC-TV on the lawn of the Charlottetown Hotel in PEI. To be honest, I’d never cared much for the man, or his politics, and wasn’t thrilled about the assignment. But for some reason, once the camera was rolling, he and I locked eyes, got down and dirty, and had a blast for the next half hour. At the end of our conversation, he leaned in, wagged his finger at me and uttered a sentence I will never forget. “You have something nobody else has.” To this day, I have no idea what he meant. Was it a tidbit of information he’d never shared before? A unique gift as an interviewer? The world’s worst case of halitosis? Or... might he have meant the ability to foresee his death a full year (plus two days) before it actually happened? I’m not certain I want to know the answer. Ken Bolton is a freelance writer who lives southeast of Whitehorse. You can comment on his stories via editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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raditionally riﬂes and shotguns were only made in one size to fit an average sized adult and were always too big for women and young people. Some new hunters adapted to the oversize guns, but many became disillusioned due to recoil, poor balance and difficulty in lining up the sights. Also, buying a left-handed gun has usually added 20 to 30 per cent to the price. This often caused lefties to use a right handed gun, which never fits very well, often causing an unpleasant – even painful – experience. Recently firearms manufacturers did a major turn-around, producing a variety of long-guns in smaller sizes to meet the demand from women and youth hunters.

They have also been able to bring the price down to the point where a reasonable quality, bolt-action rifle equipped with a scope can be purchased for between $300 and $500. These rifles are chambered in modern hunting cartridges suitable for varmints, small game and big game. These include .223s, 7mm-08, .270 Win.,308 Win, 30.06 and others. The type of hunting and ability to deal with recoil – the kick as the gun goes off – are among the deciding factors of which cartridge to choose, but the 7mm-08 is good choice for Yukon hunting with the variety of ammunition locally available. These rifles come in right or left handed actions for about the same price. Shotguns are also produced in

smaller dimensions to meet the same market needs as the riﬂes. They are available in any of the standard shotgun bore sizes, but 10 or 12 gauge are tough on smaller people due to their shoulder punishing recoil. Twenty gauges are available, which are chambered to use either 3” or less punishing 2 ¾” shells and will do as well in the field as a 12 gauge with practice. There are also 28 gauge and .410 bore which are smaller yet with less recoil. Whether riﬂe or shotgun, these firearms are designed for people of smaller stature, with shorter height and reach. Similar to the full sized guns, these guns are balanced well because they aren’t just cut down models, they are made for smaller people having

shorter barrels at one end and shorter stocks on the other. It is amazing how much better anyone can learn to shoot with a gun that fits. Their cheek fits the cheek-piece, their eye is the correct distance from the scope, the trigger is touched without reaching and the other (support) hand securely grasps the forend. Recoil has spoiled the day for many novice shooters. Recoil is much more manageable with a gun that fits well because it can be held and supported properly. These guns will all come with a recoil pad, usually rubber, to soften the blow and these are easily replaced with a better pad if necessary. A pad can be placed against the shooting shoulder for target prac-

tice or sighting-in. This softens the recoil and helps to prevent the new shooter from developing a ﬂinch causing the target to be missed. Locally, Hougen’s Sportslodge on Main Street in Whitehorse has a number of these riﬂes and shotguns on the rack with prices similar to prices in the south. Larry Leigh is an avid angler, hunter and all-round outdoors person who prefers to cook what he harvests himself. He is a past president of the Canadian Wildlife Federation and retired hunter education coordinator for the Government of Yukon. Please send comments about his articles to wild@whatsupyukon.com.

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Saturday, April 30, 9:30 am –12 pm

Environments that Work for Children Wednesday, February 17, 9:30 am –12 pm or Saturday, February 20, 9:30 am –12 pm

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November 12, 2015

WINTER IS HERE Are you ready?

It’s You Against Snow & Ice THE HEFT 10kg Ice Salt

24” Poly Blade Ergonomic Handle Snow Pusher

24” Poly Blade Fiberglass Handle Snow Pusher

Auxiliary Ergonomic Handle for Snow Shovel

SIFTO Item #5548-071 Model #6734

GARANT Item #5551-342 Model #78523

GARANT Item #5550-842 Model #78915

THE HEFT Item #5551-430 Model #THE HEFT

Let There Be Light We also have a full selection of car brushes, Roadside Safety kits, winter work gloves, ﬂashlights and more!

10.5 Watt A19 Slim Style Dimmable LED Soft White Light Bulb PHILIPS Item #3653-213 Model #433185 PHILIPS Item #3653-212 Model #433193

And Power Too 25’ 1 Outlet SJEWO 12/3 Blue Extension Cord

2 Outlet 24 Hour Outdoor Mechanical Timer, with 3 Conductors

2 Outlet 24 Hour Outdoor Heavy Duty Mechanical Timer, with 3 Conductors

PRIME Item #3629-256 Model #LT530825

WOODS Item #3682-060 Model #50011

WOODS Item #3682-062 Model #50012

May The Heat Be With You

WINTER WATCHMAN

Help prevent your home from freezing while you’re away this winter!

White Thermostat Monitor

Chimney Sweeping Log

40lb Regular Wood Pellets

HONEYWELL Item #5570-900 Model #CW200A1032

CSL Item #5515-132 Model #SL C81-12

Item #5515-114 Model #10LG

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