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September 25, 2014

Yukon Flickers with Heather Austin

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The documentary follows Troy James Hurtubise, a middle aged man from North Bay, Ontario, as he performs a series of intensely physical tests on an allegedly grizzly bear-proof suit, volunteering himself as a crash test dummy.

The prototype is rough, ready, and preposterously impressive.

Seven years, a lot of passion, and approximately $150,000 were invested into this ridiculous yet intriguing dream.

Troy once had a near-death encounter with a grizzly bear in the woods of northern Ontario. The bear he encountered wore a small beard of white hair under his chin, earning him the nickname Old Man. Thus Troy was possessed by the notion of creating a suit that would allow humans to safely interact with, and learn more about, these beautiful, daunting beasts. In an attempt to become a “little Jacques Cousteau” Troy dreams of creating the dry-land equivalent of Cousteau’s aqua lung.

His comrades in both his life and work become caught in the cyclone of his blind passion, seemingly willing to follow him anywhere, if only to be sure they don’t miss out on any of the fun.

Our story beings in the grubby cafés and scanty wooded areas of North Bay, Ontario: a sort of comically Fubar-esque atmosphere, and just the kind of mundane environment that motivates a man to try and create something amazing. From here, Troy and his companions travel to Banff National Park, wherein the viewer is treated to some gorgeous mountain scenery and classic imagery of men on steeds trailblazing the great Canadian wilderness. These spectacular sequences are nicely punctuated by some thrilling shots of grizzly bears in their natural habitat. The small town nature of this curious caravan brings a sense of reality to the situation, and at times the film feels like a home video in its simple honesty.

It is immensely entertaining to watch a quirky Canadian yokel get

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Troy James Hurtubise, little Cousteau beaten with baseball bats, and hit in the head, battering ram style, by a giant log. A pick up truck ran into him several times, too, and all the while he wore a ridiculouslooking Earth-bound space suit.

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big personality. Troy’s idiomatic monologues make all situations truly entertaining. Our hero is an everyman, who is just crazy enough. Observe, as he tries, with admirable fervour, to leave his mark on the world — It’s an absolute riot.

The folks at the Yukon Film Society would like to invite you to grab a buddy (and maybe a blanket) and come enjoy this 100 per cent Canadian Quixote-esque tale on the banks of the Yukon River.

Project Grizzly will be screened outdoors in Shipyards Park in Whitehorse, on Friday, September 26 at 8:00 p.m. as part of the national Culture Days and Door Open events.

Heather Austin writes on behalf of the Yukon Film Society.

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September 25, 2014

Firewood: Then and Now

by Meagan Deuling

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irewood was a least-loved childhood chore, everything to do with firewood, but especially the process of getting it from the forest into the woodshed.

The weather was either too hot or dark and grey-snow-cold.

Woodchips got everywhere — in eyes, hair, and under clothes.

The first part of the day was spent under the constant hum of chainsaws, hauling branches from fallen trees to one pile or another.

I’d inevitably try to grab too many branches; I’d trip over stick ends, and always ended up whipping myself in the face.

Frustration bubbled hot.

Somehow my dad thought the job would be fun if he’d do his trick, using gas to light piles of green branches on fire, but it didn’t make the task pleasurable.

After the branches were cleared from grounded trees, I’d go along the length of what was now a bucked log, and stand pieces of firewood on end. Someone stronger than me would follow with a maul, splitting each piece with one mighty swing.

The crack of the maul joined the chainsaw’s whine.

We’d stop for lunch, some kind of thick-cut leftover meat on tough brown bread, and sweet black tea from a thermos. After lunch I’d be tired and cold, and it seemed impossible that the most physically intensive job was ahead: loading the wood into the truck, stacked, for maximum carrying capacity.

Some people thought it was more efficient to chuck two pieces of wood into the truck at once; I thought it was better to throw in one at a time, but more rapidly.

Loading the truck was usually the point my brother and I would start

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I hated getting firewood.

Now, I’m carried away with a romantic nostalgia for the job. I don’t even have a fireplace, but I do manage to get out and help with wood at least three times a year.

It’s all the same, but I love it now. I know to arrange branches so they drag in the same direction. I still get slapped in the face, and it still annoys the hell out of me.

I love the sizzle of green spruce boughs on an obnoxious-sized bonfire.

I don’t buck wood because I learned it’s better if daydreamers don’t operate chain saws, but I can swing a maul. One of life’s purest satisfactions is to split a row of rounds with one swing each.

I pack better lunches now, but there’s still tea.

I’m still cold and tired after lunch; it’s hard to get started again. But the swing, rhythm, and heat generated from chucking wood into the back of a pickup truck is the perfect antidote against frigidity and fatigue. Now I accidentally end up meditating

I didn’t think I would get nostalgic for firewood when I load wood into backs of pick-up trucks.

I keep my eye out for standing deads when I’m driving down the highway. I don’t have a license to cut them, or a stove to feed them to, but it’s engrained in me.

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

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Middle Row, Centre with Brian Eaton

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Filmgoers will get that chance in October, when the Yukon Civil Liberties Coalition and Second Opinion Society team up to present a free public showing of The Meaning Of Life, at 6:30 p.m. on October 8 at the Whitehorse Public Library.

Not to be confused with the Monty Python epic of the same name, the film is directed by noted author and anthropologist Hugh Brody, and is a moving and thoughtful documentary about a different kind of prison.

The film tells the story of Kwikwexwelhp (kwee-kah-coop) Healing Village, a minimum-security facility in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley, five kilometers from

the nearby Chehalis First Nation community.

While Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is responsible for the prison’s administration, much of its heart and soul comes thanks to the spiritual guidance provided by the Chehalis community. The majority of the inmates are of First Nations ancestry, and those who aren’t have made a commitment to follow the spirituality propounded by the Chehalis elders.

Among those elders is Rita Leon, an elder hired by CSC who plays a prominent role in the film, and in the lives of the inmates.

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Nineteen inmates consented to be interviewed by Brody for the film, and he has distilled his 90 or so hours of material into 82 minutes of the inmates speaking for themselves — with no narration — about their crimes, the effects of residential schools on many of

their lives, and the transformations they’ve undergone since coming to Kwikwexwelhp.

There are no bars or barbed wire fences, and the men are permitted to wear their civilian clothes and perform community service in adjoining Chehalis, as well as take part in the community’s special events, ceremonies, and spiritual activities.

The film opens with the men participating in a blanket ceremony, where they are welcomed into the community, just as a newborn

is welcomed into the world with a blanket wrapped around them.

The symbolism is not lost on them, as they begin their lives in a new environment, with a new way of thinking about rehabilitation.

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September 25, 2014

A Klondike Korner with Dan Davidson

Let’s Run It Up The Flagpole And See Who Salutes Walks

When I go for my walks I wear out my socks.

I wear out my soles and my shoes has holes.

I always walk with my dog but then he makes me jog.

I never read the clock when I go for a walk.

I don’t like to sit so walking keeps me fit.

Sometimes I throw rocks when I go for my walks.

Sometimes I ride my bike PHOTO: Dan Davidson

Dawson’s new flagpoles are brightening up Front Street

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he facetious title of this article, which dates back to the 1950s and 1960s, is a metaphor for trying out an idea to see who likes it.

Most people seem to like flags, and they serve all sorts of purposes. We don’t wave them in the Yukon as much as I noticed our American neighbours to the west did during our August holiday across the border, but tourist towns tend to hang a lot of bunting for decoration, and there are special occasions and places where flags — especially ceremonial flags — are just what you’d expect to find.

Dawson’s first centre for flags was Victory Gardens, established after the World War I. Three flags — the Maple Leaf, the Yukon’s flag, and the Legion’s flag — fly there continuously.

They fly nicer now, after the Dawson firefighters arranged to have the garden leveled, weeded, spread with fresh gravel, and generally spruced up. The job included trimming dead branches off one of the two evergreens that flank the garden, along with the two German field artillery pieces.

Our newest hot spot for flags is down on Front Street, in front

of the Dawson Firefighter Museum, just south of our City Hall and Fire Hall. That little park has been growing nicely for a number of years now, partially assisted by the kids’ toy fire engine that was rescued when the old kids’ park on 6th Avenue was displaced by the new hospital building.

There are also benches inside the fence and an attractive “welcome” sign outside.

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additions are four

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The City Hall has needed this addition for some time. There are

numerous occasions during the year when Dawson’s flag is removed to make room for another one, celebrating a public event or cause.

At City Hall this meant leaning precariously out a second floor window to reach the pole that was fastened to the building. Alternatively there was the safer but clumsier method of hauling out an extending ladder. Most recently, the town has borrowed (or perhaps rented) a boom lift vehicle to do the job.

Now there are four poles right on Front Street — Canadian, Yukon, City of Dawson, and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in — visible in front of a nicely landscaped park, ready to greet folks as they come up the ramp from the George Black Ferry just down the street.

We don’t salute the flag as much Americans do, but that doesn’t mean we don’t enjoy seeing them.

But I prefer to hike.

We don’t have city blocks in the woods I take my walks.

In summer I walk with shoes in winter I walk with snowshoes.

You can walk a mile or walk down the aisle.

Even if it’s cold or hot I walks go for a trot.

Allan Benjamin ,

Old Crow, Yukon

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Tales From Tralfamadore

The humanity of Kurt Vonnegut

by Ryan Dorward

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urt Vonnegut was a master of language.

I’ve learned many a word from him, although many people who claim to be readers have never heard of him. There are several gems in Vonnegut’s arsenal; I’m only going to attack my personal favourites.

My first encounter was when my friend Andrea gave me a copy of Breakfast of Champions. I was like so many of those “readers” who had never heard his name.

Oddly, my first Vonnegut encounter would be a book where he brings back to life all the characters he created.

He quoted in the preface, “What do I myself think of this particular book? I feel lousy about it, but I always feel lousy about my books.”

I was clearly smitten by the beginning of Chapter Two. I love the lines: “Dwayne Hoover had oodles of charm/I can have oodles of charm/A lot of people have oodles of charm.”

Vonnegut had a wonderful way of spinning yarns while stating his point of view on the human condition. One of Vonnegut’s characters is the author, Kilgore Trout. Here is a passage from Trout’s book Now It Can Be Told: “Dear sir, poor sir. You are an experiment by the Creator of the Universe. You are the only one who has to figure out what to do next-and why. Everybody else is a robot, a machine.

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The Old Fire Hall (867) 667-8574 Learn, Thu, Jul 3 - Thu, Oct 30 A Thrilling listen and jam. Featured artist led by guitarist/ Narrative Arts Underground An exhibit of vocalist,Brenda Lee. photographs, maps, diaries, pamphlets, Thu, Oct 2 Open mic with Marcus Steiner books, newspapers and ephemera from the 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn 867collections of the Yukon Archives 668-4500 Fri, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 28 Don Weir Open Thu, Oct 2 Matthew Lien CD Release Studio Friday: 5 pm to 8 pm, Saturday: Concert 8:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Matthew 10 am - 6 pm, until 4 pm Sunday Yukon and his Wildlands ensemble take the stage Arts Centre 393 - 7109 The exhibition to celebrate the release of his latest album, includes newer abstract paintings, which “Headwaters - Music of the Peel River have been his focus over the last 5 years Watershed”. and a selection representational landscape Thu, Oct 2 Old School 8:30 PM Paddy’s paintings.

Place 333-9315 Every Thursday, classic rock Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 27 Measuring Space at its finest 2:00 PM Northern Front Studio Gallery Thu, Oct 2 Jamaoke With Jackie 10:00 PM 867-334-7078 Lawrie Crawford’s new Jarvis Street Saloon abstractions.

Fri, Oct 3 Matthew Lien CD Release Fri, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 31 “Moments on the Concert 8:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Matthew Cassiar Stewart” North End Gallery Most and his Wildlands ensemble take the stage people see just a highway on their way to to celebrate the release of his latest album, “somewhere”, but others like myself see the “Headwaters - Music of the Peel River numerous glimpses of beauty on the way. I Watershed”. have tried to capture some of these views Fri, Oct 3 Fishead Stew w/Roxx Hunter that make me stop and paint and I hope you on Bass 9:00 PM Dirty Northern Pub enjoy them as well.

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Wed, Sep 24 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 Sat, Oct 4 Coffee House “Windy Valley Boys & The Open Stage” 7:30 PM PM Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

Whitehorse United Church Help Set up 6pm, Wed, Sep 24 Johnny Rogers & the New open stage sign up 7pm, Everyone welcome Music Jam 8:30 PM Paddy’s Place 3339315 Every Wednesday come check out the $5 cover Sat, Oct 4 Yukon Jack 9:30 PM Jarvis Street new tunes.

Saloon Wed, Sep 24 Jamaoke With Jackie 11:00 Sun, Oct 5 Sunday Blues Night With PM Jarvis Street Saloon McNalley & Hamilton 7:30 PM Best Western Thu, Sep 25 Roxx Hunter Live 6:00 PM Gold Rush Inn Tony’s Pizza Thu, Sep 25 Open mic with Marcus Steiner 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn 867668-4500 Thu, Sep 25 Big Mama Lele The Singles Wed, Sep 24 Talk: The Art of Beer Making, Tour: 25 Dates across North America! 7:30 Testing and Tasting 5:30 Pm - 7:00 PM The PM Rah Rah Gallery Hear fresh new songs old Firehall. and some fabulous favourites at Big Mama Thu, Sep 25 The Shape of Things 8:00 PM Lele’s last Yukon show until 2015. Show The Guild Hall (867) 633-3550 When Adam starts at 8 an English Literature major, meets Evelyn, Thu, Sep 25 Barb Chamberlin: Queenie & an attractive graduate art student, at the the B’s CD Release 8:00 PM The Old Fire local museum where he works, his life takes Hall 867-667-7568 Yukon tour of her new an unexpected turn. His friends then quickly recording, “Boomerang Girl”, a blues infused become entangled in the changes in his life. menu of original music with hints of gospel, Thu, Sep 25 YG Project & Film: YG’s reggae, & rock.

Climate Change Adaptation Project and Thu, Sep 25 Old School 8:30 PM Paddy’s Inuit Knowledge and Climate Change 7:30 Place 333-9315 Every Thursday, classic rock PM Beringia Centre 867-667-8855 Directed at its finest

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Events

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Or email them to: events@whatsupyukon.com

Thu, Sep 25 Author Talk 7:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library 667-5239 Berton House writer-in-residence Anik See gives a reading and talk.

Thu, Sep 25 Berton House Writer in Residence 7:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Reading & Talk with Anik Fri, Sep 26 The Shape of Things 8:00 PM The Guild Hall (867) 633-3550 When Adam an English Literature major, meets Evelyn, an attractive graduate art student, at the local museum where he works, his life takes an unexpected turn. His friends then quickly become entangled in the changes in his life.

Fri, Sep 26 & Sat, Sep 27 Yukon Archives open house Yukon Archives 667-8064 Various archival material will be available for viewing in the research room. Fri 1pm-9pm, Sat 10am-1pm,2pm-6pm Fri, Sep 26 Doors Open: Yukon Archaeology, Palaeontology & Conservation 1:00 PM Yukon Archaeology, Palaeontology and Conservation 667-5983 Tour the Yukon Government Archaeology and Palaeontology collections and go behind the scenes in the Conservation lab.

Fri, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 28 5th Annual Yukon Culture Days Multiple Locations Free public access to culturally and historically important buildings, and celebrates our local arts, heritage and culture with free events including a mystery tour, self-guided heritage and culture tours, artist demonstrations and much more.

Fri, Sep 26 YFS “Project Grizzly” 8:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Peter Lynch’s side-splitting documentary about the lifelong project of Troy Hurtubise, a North Bay man who is obsessed with developing a suit of armor that can withstand an attack by a grizzly bear.

Fri, Sep 26 YFS “Goin’ Down the Road” 9:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre A landmark in English Canadian cinema and naturalistic drama follows the amusing but pathetic exploits of Pete and Joey, two unemployed Cape Bretoners on their way to Toronto to seek their fortune Sat, Sep 27 The Shape of Things 8:00 PM The Guild Hall (867) 633-3550 When Adam an English Literature major, meets Evelyn, an attractive graduate art student, at the local museum where he works, his life takes an unexpected turn. His friends then quickly become entangled in the changes in his life.

Sat, Sep 27 & Sun, Sep 28 Cowley Lake Farm Fair 1:00 PM Cowley Lake Farm Meet all our animals, enjoy a cookie and a coffee, tea or hot chocolate. 4H Spirit Riders will be presenting the drill ride. They have been practicing all summer with a former RCMP musical ride instructor. They will present this at 2:30 Sunday Sat, Sep 27 Community Chalk Drawing 12:00 PM Beside Old Fire Hall 667-5983 We invite you to contribute your creativity to this large-scale chalk drawing by tracing your entire body or body parts onto the ground. The only guideline is to connect your drawing to another drawing, mapping out the interrelationship of community.

Sat, Sep 27 Embrace 7:00 PM Hazel Venzon’s house This is an interactive event.

Guests will be offered a chance to sing karaoke and/or get a hands-on cooking lesson. Come with a place setting (plate, glass, cutlery), leave with another’s. Bring something to drink. Enter through the front door. Please arrive at 6:30pm Sat, Sep 27 Mystery Tour 12:00 PM The Old Fire Hall 667-5983 Jump on the YA@W Culture Cruiser van (it seats twelve people) and explore several secret arts and heritage locations! Leaves every 90 minutes, starts at noon!

Sat, Sep 27 Waterfront Trolley Rides 12:00 PM The Old Fire Hall 667-6355 Learn about the development of the city of Whitehorse and various sites along the route. This is an interpretive ride and will stop near many other Culture Days activities throughout the day. Riders can board and disembark from any of the platforms.

Sun, Sep 28 Whitehorse Walk for ALS 12:00 PM Shipyards Park We are walking in the Yukon to help find a cure and provide support for Yukon and BC people dealing with ALS Mon, Sep 29 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, Sep 29 Handmade Prints 7:00 PM Arts Underground 667-4080 Instructor:

Meshell Melvin. This class is a gallop through the basics of printmaking - from the quick impressions of the monoprint to the intricacies of the linocut, and all the rutabagas in between. Students will be encouraged to develop their image-making throughout their explorations with the different hand-printed techniques.

Mon, Sep 29 Flag Raising to celebrate United Way Month 12:00 PM City Hall Tue, Sep 30 Mixed Media 7:00 PM Arts Underground 667-4080 Instructor: Kathy Piwowar. Create unique, dynamic pieces by exploring and combining a wide variety of media, including encaustics, painting, ink, and collage. Students will have the opportunity to explore different textures, techniques, and colours as well.

Tue, Sep 30 Book Launch: Polar Winds - A Century of Flying the North 12:00 PM Mac’s Fireweed Books Author Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail will be on hand for book signing Tue, Sep 30 Launch Party: Polar Winds - A Century of Flying the North 6:00 PM Yukon transportation Museum Author Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail will be on hand for book signing Wed, Oct 1 The Shape of Things 8:00 PM The Guild Hall (867) 633-3550 When Adam an English Literature major, meets Evelyn, an attractive graduate art student, at the local museum where he works, his life takes an unexpected turn. His friends then quickly become entangled in the changes in his life.

Wed, Oct 1 Northern Voices Toastmasters Meeting 7:00 AM Sport Yukon Guests are welcome!

Thu, Oct 2 The Shape of Things 8:00 PM The Guild Hall (867) 633-3550 When Adam an English Literature major, meets Evelyn, an attractive graduate art student, at the local museum where he works, his life takes an unexpected turn. His friends then quickly become entangled in the changes in his life.

Thu, Oct 2 Keynote Lecture: Indigenous Health Adaptation to Climate Change 7:30 PM Beringia Centre 867-667-8855 with Marie-Pierre Lardeau IHACC Project Leader, McGill University Fri, Oct 3 The Shape of Things 8:00 PM The Guild Hall (867) 633-3550 When Adam an English Literature major, meets Evelyn, an attractive graduate art student, at the local museum where he works, his life takes an unexpected turn. His friends then quickly become entangled in the changes in his life.

Fri, Oct 3 United Way Breakfast and Auction 6:30 AM Coast High Country Inn October is United Way Month!

Sat, Oct 4 The Shape of Things 8:00 PM The Guild Hall (867) 633-3550 When Adam an English Literature major, meets Evelyn, an attractive graduate art student, at the local museum where he works, his life takes an unexpected turn. His friends then quickly become entangled in the changes in his life.

Sat, Oct 4 Dance Gathering 8:00 PM Leaping Feats Creative Danceworks A free dance for adults and mature teens. The music ranges from jazz, world, pop to techno vibes Sat, Oct 4 Contemporary Dance Performance 7:30 PM The Old Fire Hall Featuring Erin Flynn, contemporary dancer from Montreal and Gail Lotenberg who now lives in BC, as well as many local artists collaborating to make an evening length performance.

Sat, Oct 4 Mardi Bras 2014 “Leather and Lace” 8:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Sat, Oct 4 Scott Ward Comedy Hypnosis Show 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre (867) 667-8574 Scott Ward has travelled across North America entertaining and educating youth and adults with his positive, high-energy comedic hypnosis shows, as well as his empowering educational workshops.

Sun, Oct 5 Contemporary Dance Performance 7:30 PM The Old Fire Hall Featuring Erin Flynn, contemporary dancer from Montreal and Gail Lotenberg who now lives in BC, as well as many local artists collaborating to make an evening length performance.

Sun, Oct 5 Keynote Lecture: Circling the Midnight Sun: Culture and Change in the Invisible Arctic 7:30 PM Beringia Centre 867-667-8855 Prolific writer, speaker, explorer, geographer and Executive Director of The Canadian Canoe Museum, James Raffan will launch his book

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Wed, Sep 24 Youth drop-in 5:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.

Wed, Sep 24 Riverdale Youth Drop In 5:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Wed, Sep 24 All City Band Junior Band Parent Meeting 7:30 PM F.H. Collins Secondary Meeting in the Band Room.

Rehearsal from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Wed, Sep 24 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, Sep 24 Golden Horn Elementary School Council AGM 7:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary All are invited to attend in the school library. Childcare is available.

Thu, Sep 25 Squeak & Squawk 6:45 PM Porter Creek Secondary School High school Band Intro Night for Parents and Students Thu, Sep 25 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.

Thu, Sep 25 Young Masters 3:30 PM Arts Underground 667-4080 Marlene Collins teaches ages 8-12 to to work within the specific style of a Master artist and experience working with a different medium each day. Mediums: watercolour, acrylic, encaustic, collage and pastel. Must register.

Fri, Sep 26 5th Annual Yukon Culture Days Multiple Locations Free public access to culturally and historically important buildings, and celebrates our local arts, heritage and culture with free events including a mystery tour, self-guided heritage and culture tours, artist demonstrations and much more.

Fri, Sep 26 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.

Fri, Sep 26 Elk Bugling 6:00 PM North Klondike Rest Stop Join us to view Elk in rut and hear them bugling. We’ll carpool up the highway to the Takhini Burn and try to spot the Elk on the slopes. Be sure to dress for falling temperatures and bring a warm drink for after the walk.

Sat, Sep 27 Drop-In 10:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Sat, Sep 27 Children’s Drumming and Singing Workshop 10:00 AM Whitehorse United Church 667-2989 Visiting songwriter Linnea Good and her husband David Johnsson will work with youth ages 6-14.

They will offer both singing and drumming.

Please register at the Church Office 6672989 Sat, Sep 27 Community Chalk Drawing 12:00 PM Beside Old Fire Hall 667-5983 We invite you to contribute your creativity to this large-scale chalk drawing by tracing your entire body or body parts onto the ground. The only guideline is to connect your drawing to another drawing, mapping out the interrelationship of community.

Sat, Sep 27 Mystery Tour 12:00 PM The Old Fire Hall 667-5983 Jump on the YA@W Culture Cruiser van (it seats twelve people) and explore several secret arts and heritage locations! Leaves every 90 minutes, starts at noon!

Sat, Sep 27 Waterfront Trolley Rides 12:00 PM The Old Fire Hall 667-6355 Learn about the development of the city of Whitehorse and various sites along the route. This is an interpretive ride and will stop near many other Culture Days activities throughout the day. Riders can board and disembark from any of the platforms.

Sat, Sep 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.

Sat, Sep 27 Embrace 7:00 PM Hazel Venzon’s house This is an interactive event.

Guests will be offered a chance to sing karaoke and/or get a hands-on cooking lesson. Come with a place setting (plate, glass, cutlery), leave with another’s. Bring something to drink. Enter through the front door. Please arrive at 6:30pm Sun, Sep 28 Open pottery studio 2:30 PM Arts Underground 667-4080 A non-instruction program for those experienced in the studio.

Clay can be purchased at the studio; any clay that is used has to be compatible with our glazes. Not on long weekends.

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Mon, Sep 29 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, Sep 30 Fun Run/Walk 6:00 PM F.H. Collins Secondary 633-5671 Run or walk a 2.5 km route, or a 5 km route.

Wed, Oct 1 Youth drop-in 5:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.

Wed, Oct 1 Riverdale Youth Drop In 5:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Wed, Oct 1 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.

Thu, Oct 2 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.

Thu, Oct 2 Young Masters 3:30 PM Arts Underground 667-4080 Marlene Collins teaches ages 8-12 to to work within the specific style of a Master artist and experience working with a different medium each day. Mediums: watercolour, acrylic, encaustic, collage and pastel. Must register.

Fri, Oct 3 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.

Sat, Oct 4 Drop-In 10:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Sat, Oct 4 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.

Sun, Oct 5 Open pottery studio 2:30 PM Arts Underground 667-4080 A noninstruction program for those experienced in the studio. Clay can be purchased at the studio; any clay that is used has to be compatible with our glazes. Not on long weekends.

Meetings

Wed, Sep 24 Northern Voices Toastmasters Meeting 7:00 AM Sport Yukon Guests are welcome!

Workshops

Wed, Sep 24 Beginner pottery/ ceramics 7:00 PM Arts Underground 667-4080 Instructor: Patrick Royle. Learn the properties of clay, wheel throwing techniques, some hand-building and studio practice. After glazing and firing, participants will have beautiful functional pottery or one of a kind works of art.

Registration required.

Thu, Sep 25 Young Masters 3:30 PM Arts Underground 667-4080 Marlene Collins teaches ages 8-12 to to work within the specific style of a Master artist and experience working with a different medium each day. Mediums: watercolour, acrylic, encaustic, collage and pastel. Must register.

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September 25, 2014 Thu, Sep 25 Beginner pottery/ ceramics 7:00 PM Arts Underground 667-4080 Instructor: Lynne Sofiak. Learn the properties of clay, wheel throwing techniques, some hand-building and studio practice. After glazing and firing, participants will have beautiful functional pottery or one of a kind works of art.

Registration required.

Fri, Sep 26 Life Drawing Open Studio 7:00 PM Arts Underground Sun, Sep 28 Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 PM Arts Underground Non-instructed open studio. Participants are welcome to use the studio’s tools and equipment; clay and some tools are available for purchase.

Every Sunday except long weekends. $5/ hour.

Sun, Sep 28 Open pottery studio 2:30 PM Arts Underground 667-4080 A noninstruction program for those experienced in the studio. Clay can be purchased at the studio; any clay that is used has to be compatible with our glazes. Not on long weekends.

Mon, Sep 29 Handmade Prints 7:00 PM Arts Underground 667-4080 Instructor: Meshell Melvin. This class is a gallop through the basics of printmaking - from the quick impressions of the monoprint to the intricacies of the linocut, and all the rutabagas in between. Students will be encouraged to develop their image-making throughout their explorations with the different hand-printed techniques.

Tue, Sep 30 Mixed Media 7:00 PM Arts Underground 667-4080 Instructor: Kathy Piwowar. Create unique, dynamic pieces by exploring and combining a wide variety of media, including encaustics, painting, ink, and collage. Students will have the opportunity to explore different textures, techniques, and colours as well.

Wed, Oct 1 Acrylic Painting OpenStudio with Neil Graham 11:00 AM Arts Underground This is a non-instructional program intended for those with experience painting. All mediums welcome.

Participants are expected to bring their own materials and supplies but are welcome to use our studio easels and boards.

Wed, Oct 1 Acrylic Painting OpenStudio with Neil Graham 7:00 PM Arts Underground Wed, Oct 1 Painting Open Studio facilitated by Neil Graham 7:00 PM Arts Underground 667-4080 A non-instruction program for those with experience painting.

Bring materials, but use studio easels.

We regularly offer painting workshops so ask us about upcoming classes if this is something you want to try.

Wed, Oct 1 Painting Open Studio with Neil Graham 7:00 PM Arts Underground Wed, Oct 1 Beginner pottery/ceramics 7:00 PM Arts Underground 667-4080 Instructor: Patrick Royle. Learn the properties of clay, wheel throwing techniques, some hand-building and studio practice. After glazing and firing, participants will have beautiful functional pottery or one of a kind works of art.

Registration required.

Thu, Oct 2 Young Masters 3:30 PM Arts Underground 667-4080 Marlene Collins teaches ages 8-12 to to work within the specific style of a Master artist and experience working with a different medium each day. Mediums: watercolour, acrylic, encaustic, collage and pastel. Must register.

Thu, Oct 2 Beginner pottery/ceramics 7:00 PM Arts Underground 667-4080 Instructor: Lynne Sofiak. Learn the properties of clay, wheel throwing techniques, some hand-building and studio practice. After glazing and firing, participants will have beautiful functional pottery or one of a kind works of art.

Registration required.

Sun, Oct 5 Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 PM Arts Underground Non-instructed open studio. Participants are welcome to use the studio’s tools and equipment; clay and some tools are available for purchase.

Every Sunday except long weekends. $5/ hour.

Sun, Oct 5 Open pottery studio 2:30 PM Arts Underground 667-4080 A noninstruction program for those experienced in the studio. Clay can be purchased at the studio; any clay that is used has to be compatible with our glazes. Not on long weekends.

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 Big Book Study Maryhouse 504 Cook St.

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

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Thursday

The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Happy Destiny Young Peoples Group 6:00 PM B.Y.T.E. Polar Group (OM) 7:30 PM Seventh Day Adventists Church (PC)

Friday

The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Yukon Unity Group Meeting 1:30 PM #4 Hospital Road Whitehorse Group (CM, NS) 8:00 PM Maryhouse 504 Cook St.

Saturday

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Looking for Yukon L ve Online

by Julivanie Suhardja

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while ago, What’s Up Yukon featured Mr. Charles Green’s articles, “Looking for Love Online”, from a male perspective.

I am writing from my perspective, and experience.

I’m settled from my divorce three years ago, a mother of a teenage daughter, and I would love to start going out on dates again to find my special someone, for a second time around.

I am 48-years-old, in excellent shape — I look after myself inside and out — and I am blessed with family members and friends. I am ready to put myself out there in an online dating site; it’s as simple as that.

My reasoning is I am very comfortable with myself, in using my words and sentences in a tapestry of story. I have been writing since I was three-years-old.

The first thing I did was browse websites to find one I was comfortable with. I did my homework, browsing from free websites to ones with exclusive memberships.

I needed to know the pluses and minuses, the nooks and crannies, the twists and turns, before I cooked up my profile.

I took recent and decent photos of myself, with various backgrounds, and selected the eight best ones.

Satisfied with the results, I started to tell my story in my profile.

I think the best bet is to be honest about who I am, what I want in a relationship, and what am I looking for in a gentleman.

This is very important, because

there is a magic “blocked users” button.

I prefer to use the magic button, rather than arguing about what they don’t like about me, or my profile, or asking me to surrender to their will, to submit to their indecent proposals.

I am still online because I am taking it slow and enjoying every single bit of the journey of finding “the one”.

I did go on a few dates. After we met, some gentlemen liked me and asked for a second date. I politely declined if I didn’t have a connection with them.

I prefer to talk poPHOTO: courtesy of Julivanie Suhardja litely, yet straight — to not waste their time.

Julivanie Suhardja It works on both sides, because I would have loved to once I’ve focused on myself and who I want, responses will never have some second dates, but some have the power to bother or an- gentlemen declined my offer of getting to know them further. noy me.

The bright side? This is a small As soon as I launched my prototype profile, messages came in, town and people know each other. a landslide of them. I was over- I meet familiar faces here and whelmed and grateful at the same there, and get to know new friends time; it shows that there is reason and friendly acquaintances.

Some of my dates continued on for hope and faith.

The next step is the selection their journey and found girlfriends and some even got married. process.

I am happy for them, as I am In this process; I categorize messages into serious messages, positive my time will come to meet my special someone, second and friendly “say hello” ones.

I replied to the latter messages time around; it depends on my atby saying, “thank you”, and I wish- titude.

Online dating has two sides, I ing them good luck because those gentlemen don’t have anything can use it for negative or positive in common with me. Good words reasons. The choice is always goalways work charms, and people ing to be mine. were polite as they realized that they needed to look elsewhere Julivanie Suhardja is looking and not at my profile. for love online. Contact her via I have tips and tricks for those editor@whatsupyukon.com. who really are very stubborn;

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I saw that many profiles had no details, or seemed to be repeats from the free site.

People complained that even when they paid the subscription and contacted someone, that person couldn’t respond unless they had paid. In short, the possibilities looked promising but the actual selection was much smaller.

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was told I could contact them if I paid.

One site has been through all the Yukon women several times, has worked through Smithers and Terrace, and is now trying to

match me with women in Princes George and Prince Rupert. Just to be helpful, it keeps rounding out the age range to provide more contacts, but it’s always the same short list that turns up: mostly repeats from the free site or almostblank profiles with no photos, probably women who haven’t paid either.

Dating sites let you search on much more than just location and age. One criterion that I had initially left unrestricted “body type.” I wondered if I was being too judgemental if I decided not to consider women in the “few extra pounds” and “big and beautiful” categories.

I’m looking for someone with whom I can share a broad range of activities, and much of what I enjoy is strenuous outdoor activity. Sure, I also enjoy theatre, music, photography, dining, travelling, and cuddling, but I need to be outdoors, actively doing things, ideally with someone else and preferably without motors, guns, or dead fish.

One woman thought that online dating tended to breed an obsession with statistics: How tall? What age? How heavy? She opined that people didn’t worry so much about all that in the good old days, when first contact used to be in-person.

In the next article, Charles describes the online women he actually met in person.

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Still Looking, Yukon L ve Online

Part 1 of 2

n my five-part article “Looking for Yukon Love Online”, published here in June and July 2014, I outlined my experience as a 50 (plus) year-old man investigating the online dating scene in Yukon. Based on my observations, I provided some suggestions about tailoring online dating profiles, and described my initial inconclusive success in the whole affair.

Since then, people have provided other perspectives that I would like to share. I have also had new insights and experiences.

I suggested there is no reason not to include a photo in your online dating profile — because it serves to differentiate your profile from others; someone can easily find you without having to rely on cryptic usernames. However, one woman decided against a photo because she didn’t want her teenagers to be teased by their friends, although that wasn’t a problem for the single mother of a younger child.

Yet another woman who deals with a cross-section of Yukoners as part of her job didn’t want her clients to link her professional work with her personal life through her photo.

One woman who didn’t post her own photo was quite glad that some men had posted theirs. She recognized the ex-partner of a friend and was able to deflect his impassioned entreaties, avoiding an ongoing sordid situation. The same woman received a request from another man to send her photo; she did, but received the reply that she was “not what he was looking for”.

She laughed; obviously not what she was looking for, either.

One woman (terse narrative but no photo) told me that when she joined the site, she received a flurry of lewd messages but not much since. Another noted that most Yukon men she met online were smokers, bikers, or hunters, all of which were definite turnoffs for her.

A woman who has been exploring online dating for years observed that some men she corresponded with signed their actual first names. Because the rest invariably turned out to be jerks, she indicated very clearly in her profile that she would only correspond with men who signed their names. This earned her caustic condemnations from men who proved her point by not signing their names. She was looking for guys who were more refined, but was taken aback by the high proportion (she claimed 98 per cent, based on a large sample size) who were not.

One What’s Up reader wanted to know if my dating site was Yukon-specific. There are sites to cater to every demographic and relationship-type imaginable, and they all let you search geographically, but I don’t know of one that is Yukon-only. I am using Plenty of Fish (pof.com) where the basic functions are free, and the addons — that cost money — aren’t essential.

There are other sites where it’s free to post your profile and view the profiles of others, but you have to pay a subscription to contact someone. I hesitated to sign up (at least $100 to start) when

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Mushing Around the Vastness of the World

Kate Weekes’ new album draws on travel for inspiration

by Barry “Jack” Jenkins

L

istening to Kate Weekes’ new solo folk album, Frost on Black Fur, is like mushing around the vastness of the world at great speed as the scenery constantly changes, from Irish islands, to mountain villages in China, to remote rivers in the Peel watershed.

Frost on Black Fur will be released on October 1 at the Old Fire Hall at 7:30 p.m.

“I’m generally inspired by whatever it is I’m doing,” Weekes says of her songwriting. “And I happen to like traveling and being in nature. So that’s what comes out in the songs.”

Weekes has been a serious dog musher for seven years.

“It’s changed me a lot as a person,” she says. “I know a lot of dramatic events have happened with the dogs between fights in the dog yard, being on the trail, and going up and down mountains, and sort of facing life as it comes.

There’s a lot to process from all of that.

“It’s definitely a challenge to put some of those experiences into words that people can relate to. In the song “Trees Coming Down”, it sort of mixed a bunch of things that were happening this winter with a love story. It’s sort of a love song mixed with a dog song.

I don’t know if that’s a good idea or not, but that’s what I did.”

As a musician, Weekes has been able to travel and find inspiration that way. “Watching over Shaxi” is an example of this. Having performed several times in China, she and pianist Grant Simpson travelled to Shaxi, along a tea trade caravan route, visiting even smaller, more remote villages in the mountains.

“All the places were sod houses, and kids running around barefoot, and people working in the fields. It felt like we stepped into another time period,” she explains. “Shaxi itself felt really remote, but this felt like we were into a different world. Shaxi itself had a really intense energy to it. Being on that ancient caravan route, you feel that people have been passing through there for, however long it’s been, thousands of years.”

The song, “Banks of the Snake”, is a gentle paddle with political

noe and see what that’s like.”

Weekes funded the album through the fundraising website, Kickstarter, soliciting money in donations and preorders directly from her fans, and updating her backers of her journey.

In addition to money, she says, “I got so many emails and notes from people to say how excited they were about it. It felt like the whole community, as well as people across the country, it felt like they were right there with me as I went into the studio. So that was a really great experience to have.”

The CD Release party takes place on October 1 at the Old Fire Hall. Tickets are $20 at Dean’s Strings.

The soiree will feature Keitha Clark and Simpson, BJ MacLean whose delicate harmonies fill out the album, and Old Crow fiddler Boyd Benjamin, who with Clark and Weekes make up Home Sweet Home.

“Boyd doesn’t actually play on the album,” she says, “but I thought it’s a good excuse to be able to play with him again.”

Outstanding tracks: “Frost on Black Fur” and “Island of Wind and Waves”.

overtones. Disturbed after a twoweek paddle on the Snake River in the Peel watershed by the sudden noise of a helicopter, Weekes and Simpson reflected on how development in remote areas of the North might affect the river.

“We were just kind of wondering, what is this river going to look like even the next summer? Would people still be going down this river? Will people in the future be able to go down this river and not run into people?”

Later, hearing Stephen Harper praise development in the North as a second gold rush, she reflect, “I want the people who are making these decisions about our wild places to go out and experience them, to go down the river in a ca-

PHOTO: courtesy Kate Weekes

Barry “Jack” Jenkins keeps close tabs on the Yukon music scene. Please send comments about his articles to music@ whatsupyukon.com

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esterday the sun sank behind the mountains at the same moment as the final round of applause burst forth from the tents lining the roundabout at Shipyard’s park — a poetic end to the farmer’s market season.

Well, the end of Thursday markets at least; this year, the Saturday affairs will continue through the end of September.

Conversations among the market-goers seemed to be all focused on the season: the surprising speed at which another summer sped by, the brilliant colours that adorn the mountains, and the uncharacteristically beautiful evening that saw farmers and artisans casting great shadows as they stood outside their tents to catch

the last rays, instead of huddled underneath, escaping the rain, or hanging on lest they become one more kite swept away by the Whitehorse wind.

Foraging days, like those for gardening, are numbered. My mind is constantly on what I can put in a bucket or a bag in preparation for winter as the frost begins to nip, and wandering the streets of Whitehorse instead of my usual wild grounds doesn’t alleviate this seasonal affliction.

And so, bidding a happy farewell to my farmer friends, I struck out for an urban forage. Many alleyways I have noticed are host to forgotten rhubarb plants, overgrown raspberries, and dock and lamb’s quarters, heavy with seed.

But last night I was after something special.

In preparation, I went for a glass of wine at a local establishment, and succeeded in rallying an accomplice. We set out with a 5-gallon pail under the twin glows of the moon and streetlights, neither of which it turns out did more than provide the suggestion of visibility at our destination.

Note to self: I can no longer deny that headlamp season has arrived. We entered into a gated yard, feeling slightly illicit despite the permission that had been granted for this late night harvest.

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Aha! A prize — A small, hard fruit, bursting with a tart, crisp tang — the much-maligned crabapple. An hour of feeling our way along branches to the hard, round prizes of tartness gave us a full bucket and grins spreading from ear to ear. A hand each on the handle of our bucket, we sauntered through the streets of Whitehorse, drunk with success — and perhaps the wine too.

This morning I examined our haul by the light of day, delighted with this sudden windfall of red and green, ranging from pleasantly sweet-tart to mouth-puckering astringent. I pulled out an old cast iron meat grinder and proceeded to grind the tiny apples, which fit two-or-three at a time into the small hopper, and poured the resulting mash into a large wide mouth jar.

It began bubbling almost immediately, the wild yeasts that make their home on the skins of the fruit eagerly taking advantage of my maceration. I sat back and crunched on some raw apples, content to have this traditional symbol of fall, apple cider, happening in my Yukon home.

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ike Whitehorse, Santa Fe takes pride in its arts scene.

The capital of New Mexico, in the American Southwest, has roughly three times the population of the Yukon; it has 250 art galleries.

Err... Whitehorse doesn’t have 80.

This led me to wonder what makes the arts scene in Sante Fe flourish verdantly in the desert? Most importantly, is there anything our Northern city could steal, to encourage growth and flowering?

Rod Lambert, community gallery manager of the Santa Fe Arts Commission, explains that, “Santa Fe has always been a Mecca for the arts.”

On the historical Camino Real trade route, Santa Fe’s role as a trading centre has never diminished.

Santa Fe’s cultural history extends deeply, to long before New Mexico was a state.

Likewise, First Nations in the Yukon help us remember our history extends earlier than the Klondike Gold Rush.

To be fair, what Santa Fe would call its “arts scene” is older than Whitehorse’s.

For example, our Burning Away the Winter Blues celebration has gone on for 15 years.

In Santa Fe, Zozobra — a 50-foot puppet — has carried away “glooms” in its immolation for 90 years.

Over 30,000 people attended this event on August 29, 2014.

Despite our smaller, less storied event, we should keep on burning away Old Man Winter; meaningful community arts events encourage widespread value of the arts.

Santa Fe is deeply multicultural and multilingual.

“Native Arts”, which include pottery, weaving, and jewellery making, predate both Spanish and Anglo colonial times.

And traditional Spanish colonial arts made further cultural contributions. However, neither of these practices was called art until Santa Fe became a modern railroad trade centre, and these art forms became marketable.

Lambert calls the contemporary arts scene in Santa Fe a “culmination of these early sparks.”

People in Santa Fe revere these roots.

“Both the Indian and Spanish Markets are two of the most well-attended events every summer,” explains Lambert.

A large number of local galleries specialize in artists in these categories.

“Santa Fe is not restricted by tradition, but inspired by it.”

100 art galleries line Canyon Road, spanning about 400 metres. Is this competition, or does the density benefit all involved by making the road street a destination?

For one thing, diversity makes it work.

There are galleries with paintings and handmade jewellery, contemporary art galleries, American Indian art, Spanish-derived folks arts, and even art galleries specializing in Russian art.

In the traditional arts, skills have been passed down through generations. A depth of skill, both in the artists working in Santa Fe, and in craftspeople whose work supports artists, enriches what you see.

I saw paint used gesturally, abstractly, and with fine and almost perfect realism.

Bronze foundries turn sculptural ideas into high-valued, finely finished items. Gem cutters, lapidary, and metal workers shine; it is hard not to buy jewellery in Santa Fe. Santa Fe also has astonishing arts coverage in the print media.

I picked up at least six free arts publications. These included maps of Santa Fe’s galleries, a collector’s guide, and arts journalism, both descriptive and critical.

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Aside from commercial galleries, Santa Fe’s many museums support the overall gallery fabric.

There is a museum just for Georgia O’Keefe, and at the New Mexico Museum of Art I saw a retrospective on the work Judy Chicago has been doing since she moved to the state in 1984.

Many museums explore Native American art from a variety of different angles. The Pablita Velarde Museum of Indian Women in the Arts fills its small space mostly with a solo show of paintings and sculpture by Kathleen Wall, celebrating local Native American harvest traditions.

At the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, Ric Gendron’s Rattlebone exhibit of

fauvist paintings mesmerized me. Accompanied by a video artist statement, it provoked thoughts about the different worlds a Native American navigates.

Whitehorse differs from Santa Fe in too many ways to list, but we have many things in common, including a collective belief that art is important.

Lambert feels that his arts scene results

from a desire “to ensure the preservation and promotion of all art forms. It’s a basic community cultural value placed on art.”

Hopefully these shared values, over time, will lead us to a similarly lush flowering.

Nicole Bauberger is a Whitehorse-based artist. Email editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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October 6 - 12, 2014

Celebrating 20 Years

Schedule FREE Whitehorse Events Monday, October 6 Family Breakfast and Yoga 7:50 - 8:30 AM

Jack Hulland School Gym 1304 Fir Street

Family on the Move 9:00 - 11:45 AM

Powerade Flexihall, Canada Games Centre Balls, hoops, cars, scooters and games.

Sponsored by City of Whitehorse

Family Drop in at Polarettes Gymnastics Club 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 16 Duke St. (attached to Vanier High School) Preschool children with staff demonstration.

Hosted by the Child Development Centre

Parent and Student Reading Lunch 11:50 AM -12:40 PM

École Whitehorse Elementary 4181 - 4th Ave Bring your lunch and read with your child.

“Making Memories” Activities & Dinner 3:30 - 7:00 PM

Duska Head Start and Family Learning Center 47 McIntrye Dr. Activities, crafts and Indian Tacos.

October 6 - 7 2014 Keish Traditional Handgames 5:30 - 9:30 PM

Skookum Jim Friendship Centre 3159 3rd Ave Traditional Games that celebrate families!

October 6 - 10 Family Story Time 12:00 - 3:00 PM Daily

Family Literacy Centre 2nd floor Canada Games Centre Fun, interactive story time and activities!

October 6 - 12 Coloring Contest at Canada Games Centre

Colour a picture and enter a draw to win a free day pass!

Sponsored by City of Whitehorse

Tuesday, October 7 Yukon Wildlife Preserve Family Bus Tour 9:00 - 11:45 AM Bus pick-up Super A parking lot in Riverdale: 9:00 AM 2nd Ave, city bus stop across from Tim Hortons: 9:10 AM Super A parking lot in Porter Creek: 9:25 AM Explore Yukon’s diverse wildlife. Children must be accompanied by guardian.

Participation is on a first come first served basis.

Bring your own beverage/ snack.

Bus Sponsored by Takhini Transport

Family Story Time 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Whitehorse Public Library 1171 Front Street For children ages 3 – 6 accompanied by an adult.

Space limited. Call 667-5239 to reserve space.

Potluck Supper 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Selkirk Elementary School 5 Selkirk Street Join us for good food, company and family fun!

Family Fun Night 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Takhini Elementary School 526 Range Road Family games and activities.

Wednesday, October 8 Family Dinner 5:00 - 6:30 PM

École Whitehorse Elementary 4181 - 4th Ave Entertainment and Door Prizes.

Hosted by Many Rivers and Whole Child Program

Music + Dancing = Family Fun 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Christ the King Elementary School Gymnasium 20 Nisutlin Dr With DJ. Hosted by Multicultural Centre of the Yukon.

Thursday, October 9 Family Lunch 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Social Thinking & Zones of Regulation 6:30 - 8:00 PM Learning Disabilities Association of Yukon (LDAY) 128A Copper Road Dorota Kozuchowska will share tools and strategies to improve social thinking abilities and self regulation.

Parents, educators and individuals welcome.

Childminding is available.

Please email tutoring@ldayukon.com or call in advance to make arrangements 668-5167.

Friday, October 10 Yukon Wildlife Preserve Family Bus Tour 9:00 - 11:15 AM

Individual Learning Centre 407 Black St. IOS Students and Parents Welcome!

Bus Transportation See Tuesday listing for bus pick-up times Bus Sponsored by Takhini Transport

Roast Beef Dinner 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Buddy Reading 2:30 - 3:00 PM

Whitehorse United Church 601 Main Street Draw for Thanksgiving dinner basket and more.

Hosted by Ta’an Kwach’an Council

Golden Horn Elementary School 209 Duncan Drive Parents welcome!

Family Swim 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Whitehorse Lion’s Aquatic Centre Canada Games Centre Sponsored by RPAY and Community Services, Sports Recreation Branch

Saturday, October 11 Family Swim & Snacks 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Whitehorse Lion’s Aquatic Centre Canada Games Centre Sponsored by Yukon Child & Youth Advocate Office

Family Fun Soccer 5:00 - 6:30 PM

Coca-Cola Fieldhouse Canada Games Centre Sponsored by City of Whitehorse

Sunday, October 12 Family Skate 12:30 - 2:30 PM

ATCO Ice & Leisure Ice Canada Games Centre Skates available for rental.

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October 6 - 12, 2014

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FREE Community Events Carmacks Carmacks Carnival Thursday, October 9 5:00 - 7:30 PM

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THEREFORE, I Doug Phillips, Commissioner of Yukon, do hereby proclaim the period of October 6, 2014 to October 12, 2014 to be “NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK” in Yukon.

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Community Thanksgiving Dinner With Family Activities Thursday, October 9 5:30 - 8:00 PM Ross River School Gym Hosted by Ross River School and the Interagency Group

Destruction Bay Family Tea Monday, October 6 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Kluane Lake School Jam made from harvested blueberries, cranberries rhubarb served with bannock.

Mayo Family Dinner Dance Thursday, October 9 5:00 - 10:00 PM

Fiddle music Mayo Community Hall Hosted by First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun

WHEREAS, the foundation of the family is strengthened when family members share time together; and WHEREAS, we are pleased to proclaim our support for families, recognizing that at a time in history when families are subject to negative forces that could destroy or marginalize them, the well-being of society is intimately tied to the strength of the family;

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Teslin Family Teddy Bear Reading Time Monday, October 6 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Teslin Public Library Enter draw for books

Community Thanksgiving Dinner Tuesday, October 7 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Teslin School Pre-school children free!

Teslin Family Game Night Wednesday, October 8 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Family Community Scavenger Hunt Saturday, October 11 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Yukon Motel & Restaurant Hosted by Teslin Recreation Society & Yukon Motel

Watson Lake Poetry Coffee House Wednesday, October 8 6:00 - 8:00 PM Watson Lake Secondary School Auditorium Parents and family members welcome!

Children’s Matinee Saturday, October 11 2:30 - 4:00 PM

Northern Lights Centre Watson Lake FREE admission for parents and grandparents.

Hosted by Northern Lights Centre

Teslin Recreation Complex Hosted by Teslin Recreation Society & Teslin RCMP

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Note: In communities where only one event is being hosted, Families can qualify for the 1st Prize draw by attending the event.

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Emily, at birth What are the odds?

Apparently pretty good because not long after my “mistake”, I fell down our stairs and put myself out of action for a while. In that time Melinda had some suspicions and took “the test” which confirmed that she was with child. When she told me, it was plain as day that I had hit a hole in one.

In nerd terms you could say I blew up the Death Star.

No matter how you phrase it, on that night, after a decade of protection, and no scares, Emily was conceived. Our existence as a couple morphed into a family, and it changed our lives.

Serendipity?

Now, I enjoy the past moments of my youth while watching Emily discover new things. I find it hard to imagine I fought against it for so long. Getting to enjoy the magic of your youth with your child is a great perk. If fate does exist, then I thank the powers-that-be for giving me another crack at Hungry Hungry Hippos.

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odds over it from time to time, but it didn’t amount to much.

In the fall of 2010, Melinda started having a small medical issue with her contraception and had to go off it for a while. Being the excellent husband I am, I reassured her I had no problem “manning up” in the preventative measures department and using prophylactics. This worked out for a while, but without getting too graphic, after a decade of not using them, Intimacy felt a lot like taking a shower in a snowsuit; It took a while to get wet.

One evening in a Herculean night of steamy romance, I vanquished my prophylactic responsibilities to the floor while passion ensued. The next day, I was aware of the slip up, but not worried, it was just once.

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he other day I let my daughter Emily watch Tim Burtons’ The Nightmare Before Christmas for the first time. She has developed a keen interest in skeletons, and even though the movie may not be for children under three, I decided to play cool dad, and threw it on.

As soon as the opening song, “This is Halloween”, began, Emily sat up, eyes wide open, her mouth askew. She was mesmerised by the film that I love and have seen 100 times.

I was taken back to when I was a kid, when I waited with fevered anticipation for those once-a-year holiday specials like Rudolph, Garfield, and Peanuts. When that special presentation icon came on the screen my eyes were wide open, and my mouth askew. I was held captive by pop culture magic.

I watched Emily as she watched the movie. We were bonding and she didn’t know it.

It’s ironic that I’m able to share a moment with my daughter in the confines of my little family of three, when nine months before she was born I was perfectly content with my wife and our life as a couple. The window of opportunity to conceive Emily was so small I can’t help wonder if there is such a thing as serendipity.

First and foremost, I like kids and families, but growing up I had no interest in being a family man — I enjoyed the independence to do whatever I wanted with little thought or planning. I had been with my wife, Melinda, for quite some time, and in my mid-thirties my stance on “the couple life” was firm. Melinda and I were at

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September 25, 2014

SKI SWAP and WINTER FAIR

At Mt McIntyre Rec Centre

October 18

9 am to noon

All winter sports gear accepted for sale – cross country, downhill, snowboarding, hockey, figure skating, camping, backcountry touring, skijouring, broomball, curling!

SNOW BIKES AND MOUNTAIN BIKES ACCEPTED FOR SALE! Visa/MC/Debit cards accepted as well as cash and cheque!

EARLY BIRDS! While you wait in line pick up a coffee and breakfast muffin at the Curling Club snack bar Equipment TO SELL?

Drop off: Oct 15-17 at Mt Mac between 6-8 pm $2 fee per tag. Minimum price on articles for sale is $5.

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October 18

8:30 am to noon

Local sport stores will be displaying the latest in cross country, back country and downhill gear. Plus information booths for Yukon Avalanche Association, Friends of Mt Sima and others.

Pay-Out or pick up unsold gear on Saturday Oct 18 from 2-3:30 pm in the Grey Mtn Room.

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Come and Get Your Culture Days

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Claire Ness performed at last year’s Culture Days and will do so again this year guided river walks and EMBRACE, an interactive dinner with the Filipino community,” says Emslie.

Activities are available for all ages, and aim to be both entertaining and informative.

Some highlighted events include: free admission to Yukon Beringa on September 28, Yukon artist Jim Robb’s catalogue launch and musical presentation, and Yukon Archive viewings.

“The fact that Yukon is taking part in this national initiative ensures Yukon’s art, culture, and heritage are seen on a national level,” adds Vellenga. “The events in Yukon are reflective of our Yukon culture and the community organizers who are presenting and creating events to celebrate.”

Culture Days would not be complete for Yukoners without an honorable mention to poet Robert Service.

September 26 will mark an extra special event as Whitehorse will be hosting dual celebrations with its sister city Lancieux (France).

“I’m excited that the city is working with l’AFY on the Whitehorse-Lancieux Sister City Cele-

bration. It’s going to be a wonderful event. I hope lots of Whitehorse residents will be able to join us for this celebration,” says Lindsay Agar, the corporate events coordinator for the City of Whitehorse.

Robert Service described Lancieux as his adoptive home, and spent his last years there.

“This event marks the friendship between the two adoptive homes of Roberts W. Service, the poet of the Klondike,” she continues. “Each year by both cities fly one another’s flag in honor of our friendship.”

A flag raising ceremony followed by a food reception will take place in front of City Hall. In the days to follow, festivalgoers can take a crack at creating their own poems in the style of Service.

With so much to see and do, it will be challenging to take in all Culture Days has to offer; you may just wish Culture Days were available all month long.

Angela Szymczuk is a Whitehorse-based writer.

Contact her via editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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The Canada-wide event will be entering its fifth year (second in the Yukon), with celebrations taking part across the country.

From September 26-28, Yukoners can enjoy many free cultural activities that are being offered in Whitehorse, Teslin, and Watson Lake. The Yukon Arts Centre, the Yukon Film Society, and the Yukon Historical and Museum Society are all gearing up to present many of the events.

Last year, over 700 people turned out for Culture Days. This year, Michele Emslie and Jessica Vellenga are the lead brainnstormers of Yukon Culture Days, and are keenly anticipating the festivities.

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eing human is to love, and to have, and to feel — deeply.

Everyone will experience the loss of a loved one at some point.

Regardless of the circumstance, some form of grief will be felt.

Grief might affect us with cruel individuality, but to some degree, grief is grief, it doesn’t need to be justified.

If it is felt, it is real.

I have learned we don’t always grieve just for those closest to us, but for the losses felt by others, and the losses felt by a community or a society.

Living in a small community, I have grieved for our losses, as I am sure many of us have, for the loss of significant members of our society that feel gone before their time; there have been people taken from our little shared space, and it has shaken us all.

Whether I know the person or not has little importance. Rather, it is the sense of protective intimacy and the desire to offer support that stays in my mind.

September 25, 2014

by Catherine O’Donovan

Grief is simply grief.

I have experienced many forms of loss with varying impacts, and I’ve arrived at a cautious admiration for grief.

Grieving is hard and exhausting and consuming; every loss is like a training session to test my heart and mind. The flood of loss would swell up, and I’d feel as though I was washed to sea.

I would try to hold on to anchors — my loved ones and responsibilities — to stay grounded and safe. Inevitably, the pain that accompanied my losses pulled me far from my anchors; I felt alone and the solitude was depressing and scary.

At such a point the sea of grief can drown the soul, overpowering it with relentless magnitude.

To battle back is like treading for your life.

I felt the darkness pound at my determination; I felt it pull me under. I gasped for life, desperate to fight, with no strength to call on.

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Grief can make you feel like you’ve been washed out to sea life becomes murky. I remember growing tired and sinking deeper from the surface and withdrawing into myself. I remember giving up at moments.

But then I would have a mo-

ment of clarity — a moment when I looked past the surface and saw the people who were reaching for me. They were my family and my friends, and I chose to reach back.

I had the strength in those moments to think clearly. I went back to treading, surviving each day, until I survived a week, then a month, then I barely had to tread at all.

I remember feeling as though my feet brushed the shore.

I could feel all the people and emotions that drew me to shore.

It felt like home — safe — and a wave of relief made me strong enough to push harder and get myself firmly grounded.

Then one day after many steps in what felt like the right direction, I prepared myself and looked back. I could still see, and almost feel, my sea of grief but it was far behind me; I had made it, little by little. Its hold slowly loosened, and the weight I had carried, the loss that pulled me under, had lightened.

Each day brings its own emotions and sometimes grief can grab hold of me when I least expect it. But I know my way home now, I know I can survive, and knowing what’s on the other side can make all the difference.

We all struggle. Our losses are different but our fights are similar; and to fight back is to win.

We shouldn’t be afraid of grief; we should embrace it, tread in it, feel it, and occasionally visit it.

But keep your feet on the stable ground provided by all those you hold dear and all you live for.

Catherine O’Donovan is a Whitehorse-based writer.

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n allowance is one of the joys of childhood.

Free money! Every week!

Until I’m 18!

For parents questioning the wisdom of shelling out, don’t despair. The giving of allowance is a time-honoured practice that can result in an appreciation of money, financial literacy, and a degree of independence and responsibility.

First, the matter of amount.

There are a variety of methods to calculate allowances, such as 50 cents per year of age, or a dollar per grade level.

Your chosen calculation is less important choosing an allowance that is consistent, regular, and feasible. The amount might depend on whether there are conditions on how it’s spent.

Yes, benefactors can set parameters.

Money experts recommend that a portion of allowance go towards savings, a second towards donations, and the remainder may be spent or saved for a larger purchase. Some also recommend an investment pot.

Even if you don’t hold fast to these categories, there should be responsibilities associated with spending that money. Younger kids might have to buy their own treats or a gift for grandma; teenagers might be responsible for all their own clothing.

The matter of linking chores to allowance is a tricky one.

On one hand, children should accept that chores are a household responsibility; getting paid for chores undermines this concept and makes them optional.

On the other hand, paying money for chores gives value to work and mimics real life.

Most writers on the subject agree that linking allowance to chores must be done carefully, if at all. You could end up with a child who negotiates every small

to educate your child about good purchasing decisions, credit, and savings.

Beck says, “I talk to my kids about money often. They don’t know how much I make, but they know that we have to go into debt to get the house fixed up to rent out and, that my husband hasn’t been working.”

So when her kids ask for things, they understand the broader financial context of their request.

“I also talk to him often about credit cards and how they work and how Canadians get into trouble using one to pay off the other. I’m hoping that he’s becoming more knowledgeable, and when he turns 18 and gets his own Visa card he won’t fall prey to consumer trap.”

If you’re using allowance as leverage for good behaviour, you’re probably setting yourself up for eventual failure. For one, kids aren’t always motivated by money.

Beck notes that screen time became a stronger PHOTO: Kathy Yan Li and more meaningful currency in their house.

For another, as with many bribes, the payment becomes less A weekly allowance can effective over time. Once kids start making their own money, help teach your children the your leverage is lost, perhaps value of saving money without any lessons about personal responsibility.

Other tips: don’t extend credit against future allowance; don’t went on a frenzy and I was pay- borrow from your kids; use actual ing $12 for dandelions. I had to cash, not digital; and let kids make their own spending mistakes. reduce my rate to a penny.”

Finally, if you want to teach A key to allowance is undergood spending habits, model them standing your objectives.

If you merely want to give your for your kids. Make a budget, kids some spending money and avoid impulse purchases, and live stop them from pestering you, a within your means.

Allowance could turn out to be simple payment with some parama lesson for the whole family. eters is probably adequate.

If you’re using allowance as Glenda Koh spends her a vehicle for creating financial allowance on candy every literacy, merely providing the single week. money isn’t enough. You still have task, or a child who declines to do chores altogether. At worst, it becomes just one more source of conflict that families don’t need.

A popular moderate approach is to require a minimum level of household chores. Allowance is provided unrelated to these chores. However, certain additional tasks may be eligible for payment.

Pippa Beck, mother of two, once paid a nickel for each dandelion pulled.

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Endless Forms Most Beautiful

Peas in a pod

by Marianne Darragh

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veryone has a doppelganger somewhere in the world, so they say.

Sarah Manning, a smalltime drifter, sees hers seconds before her double jumps in front of a train. Not one to miss an opportunity, Sarah snatches the bag the tragic woman left behind, and proceeds to borrow her life.

It looks like a good score; the dead woman, Beth Childs, lived in an upscale condo with an attentive boyfriend and, most intriguingly, she left enough money in the bank to finance Sarah’s dream of escaping a bad relationship and taking her young daughter with her — a daughter she hasn’t seen for a year.

But Beth was a police officer with some complications of her own. Someone keeps calling her on her cell phone and she’s got a civilian shooting to explain. Then another lookalike shows up looking for Beth — and another, and another. They have a strange story to tell — Sarah is an unwitting member of the “Clone Club”, as her new acquaintances call themselves.

There’s Cosima, a scientist, Allison the soccer mom, and Katje, a German woman who’s killed soon after she appears. Lurking in the shadows is Helena, who was raised in a convent in Ukraine but trained as an assassin. She has a chaotic way of looking at the situation that’s both dangerous and pitiable.

ters, all with suspect motives and shifting loyalties, attempt to accompany the women on their quest to manage their precarious existence.

The look of the series is impressive, showing off versatile Toronto locations, from sleek condos to the shabby gentility of the traditional downtown neighbourhoods, glimmering corporate and medical settings, gritty urban alleys and clubs, and interior design for the characters’ homes that reflects their personalities.

“I saw a girl kill herself and she looks exactly like me.” Sarah and Felix in Orphan Black, available on DVD at the Whitehorse Public Library At the same time that Sarah discovers her origins, she finds out that the clones are under threat from all directions — even each other. A radical religious cult wants to kill them, the scientific movement that produced the clones wants to retrieve them, and a biotech corporation considers them copyrighted private property.

Orphan Black is a Canadian television series produced in partnership with BBC America and created by Graeme Manson and John Fawcett. Its first season, now available on DVD at Whitehorse

Public Library, gained a cult following and critical praise for its originality when it aired in 2013.

The performance of the lead actress, Tatiana Maslany, who plays six distinct characters in the first season, received special notice, including Critics’ Choice awards for the first and second seasons.

Maslany really shines when the plot requires one character to pose as another—Sarah as Beth, Allison as Sarah, Sarah as Allison — and when several of the clones are in the same scene together.

You don’t have to be a fan of science fiction to appreciate Or-

Marianne Darragh is a WhitehorsePHOTO: IMDb.com based writer.

Contact her via editor@whatsupyukon.com.

phan Black. The convoluted plot allows the creators to slip from drama to suspense to comedy, while the relationships of the characters with each other and with other people in their lives keeps the story relatable.

Sarah’s hedonist foster brother, Felix (Jordan Geveris) and their somewhat mysterious foster mother, Siohbhan (Maria Doyle Kennedy), who brought them to Canada from England, provide acerbic support and occasional enlightenment.

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2014-2015 Whitehorse Curling Club is pleased to introduce new programming!

LITTLE ROCKERS and JUNIOR CURLING LEAGUE LITTLE ROCKERS - ages 6-11 9:00 - 10:00 am Saturdays

The session will include off ice lesson and warm up, on ice lesson/demonstration, finishing with a fun element or game.

JUNIOR CURLERS - ages 12-16 10:30 - 12:00 am Saturdays

Prepares youth to participate in adult and competitive leagues.

These sessions will include off ice lesson and warm up, on ice lesson/demonstration/ practice, and will move into curling games through the season.

You Supply the Enthusiasm, We Supply the Equipment.

We supply all of the curling equipment your child will need to start curling.

Suggested Clothing / Equipment • Warm clothing such as a jacket, stretchy pants or sweatpants. Blue jeans are not recommended, because they are cold to and reduce flexibility through the hips.

• Mitts or gloves to keep hands warm.

• Footwear: Clean, rubberized footwear (runners or curling shoes) is required. (some brands of running shoes have soles that are made with plastic elements, which are very slippery when coming into contact with the ice). Clean shoes are necessary to ensure we don’t track dirt onto the ice surface.

• Cycling helmet – suggested for safety Parental Participation Our Junior curling programs are done entirely by volunteers from the curling club. We hope to involve more parents, both on ice and off the ice through the season. We will have some orientation lessons on October 12th for parents that are interested in helping, and the club is also planning on arranging some Youth Club Coach training if there is enough interest. Please let us know what level of help you will be able to provide the club, if any. Whether you contribute on ice or off ice, every bit helps.

CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions about our programs, or to get involved in adult curling leagues, please give the Club a call at 867-667-CURL(2875), or drop us an email at info@whitehorsecurlingclub.com. You can also find us on Facebook!

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Community EVENTS Fri, Sep 26 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired Wednesdays Board Games 7:00 PM Atlin workout!

Rec Centre Fri, Sep 26 CFYT Talent Night 7:00 PM Wednesdays Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Diamond Tooth Gerties 867-993-5575 Show Bowling 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre off your talents on the big stage at Diamond Tooth Gerties, or just come by and watch others as they demonstrate their unique Mon, Sep 29 Tot Time 9:30 AM Nelnah skills!

Bessie John School Sat, Sep 27 KIAC Drop-in Painting 1:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Inspire and be inspired by other artists. Bring your own ideas and painting surfaces. Paints, Please keep 2 swim events up top each brushes $ easels are supplied, no instruction week offered.

Wed, Sep 24 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Sat, Sep 27 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Program Lunch 12:00 PM The Old Daycare Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth 821-4251 For more info:kathleen.cranfield@ Centre ctfn.ca Sun, Sep 28 St. Paul’s Church Service Wed, Sep 24 Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 PM 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Mon, Sep 29 Super Seniors Weights 55+ Wed, Sep 24 Sewing Group 6:00 PM CTFN 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Capacity Building Mon, Sep 29 Women & Weights (Ladies Thu, Sep 25 Sewing Group 6:00 PM CTFN Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Capacity Building Mon, Sep 29 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 Thu, Sep 25 Prenatal Classes for Mothers PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 and Fathers to be 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired Community School With Kathleen Cranfield, workout!

Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator Mon, Sep 29 Dark Room Club 6:00 PM Mon, Sep 29 C/TFN Carving Shed open KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture 5:30 PM Carcross Carving Shed Keith Wolf bekmiller1234@gmail.com please sign up in Smarch will be in attendance to provide advance guidance/help with all manner of traditional Mon, Sep 29 LIfe Drawing 7:00 PM KIAC artwork Klondike Institute of Art & Culture 867-993Tue, Sep 30 Elder’s Breakfast 10:00 AM 5005 Drawing tools provided, and paper is The Old Daycare available for purchase.

Tue, Sep 30 Sports Night 6:00 PM Ghùch If you’re interested in modeling contact Dana: Tlâ Community School kiac@kiac.ca.

Tue, Sep 30 Women’s Group 7:00 PM Tue, Sep 30 Hatha Yoga with Joanne Van Carcross Community Campus 821-4251 Nostrand 5:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute Wed, Oct 1 Canada Prenatal Nutrition of Art & Culture 867-993-5005 Classes Program Lunch 12:00 PM The Old Daycare are cancelled on holidays and subject 821-4251 For more info:kathleen.cranfield@ to cancellation for room bookings. Email ctfn.ca yogawithjoanne@me.com to confirm classes.

Wed, Oct 1 Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 PM Ghùch Tue, Sep 30 Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Service School 867-993-2520 For more Wed, Oct 1 Sewing Group 6:00 PM CTFN information email: getrealfit(at)me.com Capacity Building Wed, Oct 1 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 Thu, Oct 2 Sewing Group 6:00 PM CTFN PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 Capacity Building Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired Thu, Oct 2 Prenatal Classes for Mothers workout! and Fathers to be 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Wed, Oct 1 Kundalini Yoga with Marielle Community School With Kathleen Cranfield, 6:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator Culture 993-6347 In the ballroom Sun, Oct 5 St. Saviours Church Service Wed, Oct 1 CFYT Trivia 8:00 PM The Billy 11:00 AM St. Saviours Church 867-668-3129 Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.

Thu, Oct 2 Hatha Yoga with Joanne Van Nostrand 5:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture 867-993-5005 Classes until Fri, Sep 19 “Encounters with the Sublime” Photography Exhibit by Salgado are cancelled on holidays and subject to cancellation for room bookings. Email and Washburn 4:30 PM Palace Grand yogawithjoanne@me.com to confirm classes.

Theatre Fri, Oct 3 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 until Fri, Sep 19 The Natural and the Manufactured KIAC Klondike Institute of Art AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri, Oct 3 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) & Culture 867-993-5005 This project seeks 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre to explore alternative political, social and aesthetic agendas and strategies towards a reinterpretation and new understanding of our relationship to the environment Wed, Sep 24 Parent & Tot Story Time 11:00 Wed, Sep 24 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 AM Faro Community Library For Babies to PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired Wed, Sep 24 Faro Glee Club 1:00 PM Del workout!

Van Gorder School Wed, Sep 24 Kundalini Yoga with Marielle Wed, Sep 24 Play Group 2:00 PM Faro 6:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@ Culture 993-6347 In the ballroom faroyukon.ca Wed, Sep 24 CFYT Trivia 8:00 PM The Billy Wed, Sep 24 Kids in Action Store 3:00 PM Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.

Del Van Gorder School Thu, Sep 25 Tr’ondek Hwech’in Traditional Thu, Sep 25 Faro Farmer’s Market 10:00 Thursdays 9:30 AM Tr’ondek Hwech’in AM Faro Recreation Centre Community Support Centre 993-7100 ext.

Thu, Sep 25 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 150 Please PRE REGISTER! Please bring PM Faro Recreation Centre proper outdoor wear, your own full water Thu, Sep 25 Zumba 7:00 PM Faro bottle & buckets! Lunch will be provided Recreation Centre Thu, Sep 25 Hatha Yoga with Joanne Van Fri, Sep 26 Play Group 2:00 PM Faro Nostrand 5:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@ of Art & Culture 867-993-5005 Classes faroyukon.ca are cancelled on holidays and subject Fri, Sep 26 Archery 3:00 PM Faro to cancellation for room bookings. Email Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@ yogawithjoanne@me.com to confirm classes. faroyukon.ca Fri, Sep 26 Super Seniors Weights 55+ Fri, Sep 26 Kids in the Kitchen Cooking 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Program 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Fri, Sep 26 Women & Weights (Ladies 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri, Sep 26 Seniors Fitness class 7:00 PM Fri, Sep 26 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Faro Recreation Centre Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Sun, Sep 28 Faro Church of Apostles Centre

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Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Sun, Sep 28 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 Mon, Sep 29 Faro Glee Club 1:00 PM Del Van Gorder School Tue, Sep 30 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Tue, Sep 30 Faro Glee Club 1:00 PM Del Van Gorder School Tue, Sep 30 Archery 3:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@ faroyukon.ca Tue, Sep 30 Faro Kettle Cafe 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Hosted by the Faro Youth Group.

Wed, Oct 1 Parent & Tot Story Time 11:00 AM Faro Community Library For Babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Wed, Oct 1 Faro Glee Club 1:00 PM Del Van Gorder School Wed, Oct 1 Play Group 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@ faroyukon.ca Wed, Oct 1 Kids in Action Store 3:00 PM Del Van Gorder School Thu, Oct 2 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Thu, Oct 2 Zumba 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Fri, Oct 3 Play Group 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@ faroyukon.ca Fri, Oct 3 Archery 3:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Fri, Oct 3 Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Program 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Fri, Oct 3 Seniors Fitness class 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Sun, Oct 5 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Sun, Oct 5 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442

Golden Horn

Fridays Golden Horn Judo Club 3:30 PM Golden Horn School judoyukon@gmail.com or Mike 668- 6952. Under 15 years Sundays Badminton 7:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary School Tracy 393-7641 Tuesdays Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary School Terice 668-6631 Tuesdays Badminton 7:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary School Tracy 393-7641

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Wed, Sep 24 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, Sep 25 Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 AM Mun Ku Thu, Sep 25 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Sat, Sep 27 Bookmaking Workshop 10:00 AM St. Elias Community School with local artist Kim Henkel.Create your own hardcover journal that is ready for you to write, draw, paint or scrapbook in.Saturday, September 27 from 12:30 to 5:30 and Sunday, September 28 from 10:00 to noon Sun, Sep 28 St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Christopher’s Church 867-634-2360 Licensed Lay Leader: Lynn De Brabandere Mon, Sep 29 Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, Sep 30 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, Sep 30 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall Wed, Oct 1 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, Oct 2 Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 AM Mun Ku Thu, Oct 2 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Sun, Oct 5 St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Christopher’s Church 867-634-2360 Licensed Lay Leader: Lynn De Brabandere

Tue, Sep 30 Boys’ basketball practice 12:00 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 Come Wed, Sep 24 Kids Craft time 3:00 PM Lorne play basketball over lunch!

Tue, Sep 30 Youth Ice Hockey 5:30 PM Mountain Community Centre Thu, Sep 25 Playgroup for parents 3:00 PM Mayo Hockey Arena 996-2317 youth hockey Tue, Sep 30 Under 12 Kung Fu 6:30 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes J.V. Clark School 996-2317 junior martial arts 667-7083 Tue, Sep 30 Drop in badminton 7:00 PM Fri, Sep 26 Learning Lions Mayo Community Centre 996-2317 drop in Homeschoolers Get Together 3:00 PM badminton Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes Tue, Sep 30 Ice Hockey 8:00 PM Mayo 667-7083 Hockey Arena 996-2317 hockey Sun, Sep 28 Musical Potluck for artists 5:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Tue, Sep 30 Kung Fu for teens and adults 8:30 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 martial 667-7083 Come out and meet and jam arts for teens and adults with other local musicians with the goal of creating some new collaborations to perform Wed, Oct 1 Soccer K to Grade 3 12:00 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 School Gym at the Mt Music night. Emerging artists are Wed, Oct 1 Drop in Basketball 7:00 PM J.V. WELCOME. No performance experience Clark School 996-2317 Mayo School Gym necessary.Free for all artists—dinner Wed, Oct 1 Drop in Volleyball 8:00 PM J.V. provided !

Clark School 996-2317 Drop in volleyball Wed, Oct 1 Kids Craft time 3:00 PM Lorne Thu, Oct 2 Youth Ice Hockey 5:30 PM Mayo Mountain Community Centre Hockey Arena 996-2317 youth hockey Thu, Oct 2 Playgroup for parents 3:00 PM Thu, Oct 2 Draw curling night 7:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes Mayo Hockey Arena 996-2317 Draw curling 667-7083 Fri, Oct 3 Learning Lions - Homeschoolers Thu, Oct 2 Ice Hockey 8:00 PM Mayo Hockey Arena 996-2317 hockey Get Together 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Fri, Oct 3 Dinner and a movie night 5:00 Community Centre Agnes 667-7083 PM Mayo Community Centre 996-2317 dinner and a movie night Fri, Oct 3 Elementary drop in gym night Wed, Sep 24 Adult Basic Fitness 6:30 PM 5:00 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 drop in Marsh Lake Community Association gym night Fri, Sep 26 Dinner at the Jackalope 6:00 Fri, Oct 3 High School drop in gym night PM Marsh Lake Community Association 8:30 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 drop in Reservations welcome. Steak/Rib Nights gym night for high school kids last Friday of each month Sun, Oct 5 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 Fri, Sep 26 Drop-in Basketball 7:30 PM AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Marsh Lake Community Association Sat, Sep 27 South of 6 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Association Thu, Sep 25 Adult Night at the Youth Sat, Sep 27 Tot Program 10:00 AM Marsh Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Lake Community Association Center Sun, Sep 28 Badminton Drop-in 11:30 AM Sun, Sep 28 St. Luke’s Church Service Marsh Lake Community Association 66011:00 AM St. Lukes Church 867-993-5381 4999 All welcome Mon, Sep 29 Volleyball & Floor Hockey Tue, Sep 30 North of 60 Cafe 2:00 PM Night 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Marsh Lake Community Association Tue, Sep 30 South of 6 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Saniz 966-3238 Thu, Oct 2 Adult Night at the Youth Centre Community Association 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Wed, Oct 1 Adult Basic Fitness 6:30 PM Sun, Oct 5 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 Marsh Lake Community Association AM St. Lukes Church 867-993-5381 Wed, Oct 1 Waste Mgnt Society Meeting 7:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Association Fri, Oct 3 Dinner at the Jackalope 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Association Sat, Sep 27 Antler Carving workshop with Reservations welcome. Steak/Rib Nights Dennis Shorty 10:00 AM Dennis Shorty last Friday of each month Fine Art Gallery and Studio To register and Fri, Oct 3 Drop-in Basketball 7:30 PM for more info contact Jenny or Dennis 969Marsh Lake Community Association Sat, Oct 4 South of 6 10:00 AM Marsh Lake 2296 335-3355 limited seats. For ages 14 and over.

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Sat, Oct 4 Tot Program 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Association Sun, Oct 5 Badminton Drop-in 11:30 AM Marsh Lake Community Association 6604999 All welcome

Tagish

Wed, Sep 24 Library and Treasures Thrift Shop 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Sep 24 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed, Sep 24 Cruizers Concession Coffee Wed, Sep 24 Soccer K to Grade 3 12:00 PM & Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Thu, Sep 25 Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 School Gym Tagish Community Centre 399-3407 Wed, Sep 24 Drop in Basketball 7:00 PM Sat, Sep 27 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish J.V. Clark School 996-2317 Mayo School Community Centre 399-3418 Gym Tue, Sep 30 Stay Get Fit 5:00 PM Tagish Wed, Sep 24 Drop in Volleyball 8:00 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 Drop in volleyball Community Centre 399-3407 Wed, Oct 1 Library and Treasures Thrift Thu, Sep 25 Youth Ice Hockey 5:30 PM Mayo Hockey Arena 996-2317 youth hockey Shop 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Oct 1 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Thu, Sep 25 Draw curling night 7:00 PM Community Centre 399-3418 Mayo Hockey Arena 996-2317 Draw curling Wed, Oct 1 Cruizers Concession Coffee & Thu, Sep 25 Ice Hockey 8:00 PM Mayo Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Hockey Arena 996-2317 hockey Thu, Oct 2 Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Fri, Sep 26 Dinner and a movie night 5:00 Community Centre 399-3407 PM Mayo Community Centre 996-2317 Sat, Oct 4 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish dinner and a movie night Community Centre 399-3418 Fri, Sep 26 Elementary drop in gym night 5:00 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 drop in gym night Fri, Sep 26 High School drop in gym night Wed, Sep 24 Card Games for Seniors 1:00 8:30 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 drop in PM Teslin Seniors Complex gym night for high school kids Wed, Sep 24 Archery 3:30 PM Teslin School Sun, Sep 28 St. Mary’s Church Service Thu, Sep 25 Youth Badminton 3:30 PM 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Teslin School Mon, Sep 29 Yoga in Mayo 7:00 PM Sun, Sep 28 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 Mayo Community Centre Yoga in the PM Teslin Rec Center Mayo community hall, every Monday in the u summer.

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Mon, Sep 29 Archery 3:30 PM Teslin School Tue, Sep 30 Youth Badminton 3:30 PM Teslin School Wed, Oct 1 Card Games for Seniors 1:00 PM Teslin Seniors Complex Wed, Oct 1 Archery 3:30 PM Teslin School Thu, Oct 2 Youth Badminton 3:30 PM Teslin School Sun, Oct 5 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Teslin Rec Center

Watson Lake

Wed, Sep 24 Ball Hockey 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Bring your stick, glove and road hockey goalie gear if you have it. None will be provided for you. there will be a small fee to play.

Thu, Sep 25 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu, Sep 25 Watson Lake: Hot Yoga 6:30 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Thu, Sep 25 Girls Night Youth group 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Thu, Sep 25 Girls Youth Night 8:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Thu, Sep 25 Watson Lake: Zumba 8:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sat, Sep 27 Ladies Time Out Breakfast 8:30 AM Andrea’s Hotel Cynthia Armstrong 536-7239 Sat, Sep 27 Watson Lake: Hot Yoga 6:30 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sat, Sep 27 Saturday Night Social 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sun, Sep 28 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Mon, Sep 29 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Mon, Sep 29 Ball Hockey 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Bring your stick, glove and road hockey goalie gear if you have it. None will be provided for you. there will be a small fee to play.

Wed, Oct 1 Ball Hockey 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Bring your stick, glove and road hockey goalie gear if you have it. None will be provided for you. there will be a small fee to play.

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

Thu, Oct 2 Watson Lake: Hot Yoga 6:30 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Thu, Oct 2 Girls Night Youth group 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Thu, Oct 2 Girls Youth Night 8:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Thu, Oct 2 Watson Lake: Zumba 8:00 PM

Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sat, Oct 4 Ladies Time Out Breakfast 8:30 AM Andrea’s Hotel Cynthia Armstrong 536-7239 Sat, Oct 4 Watson Lake: Hot Yoga 6:30 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sat, Oct 4 Saturday Night Social 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Sun, Oct 5 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932

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Wed, Sep 24 Spinning Xpress with Emily 5:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Sep 24 Spinning Xpress with Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Sep 24 Rock Wall Belay Classes 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre 6‐7:30 pm Belay Instruction,7:30‐8 pm Belay Check Thu, Sep 25 Mat Pilates With Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate Mat series using a variety of props to create long, lean muscles Fri, Sep 26 Spinning Xpress with Jennifer 7:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat, Sep 27 Rock Wall Belay Classes 11:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 11‐12:30 pm Belay Instruction, 12:30‐1 pm Belay Check Sun, Sep 28 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!

Mon, Sep 29 Spinning Xpress with Emily 5:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Sep 29 Spinning Xpress with Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Sep 30 Mat Pilates With Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate Mat series using a variety of props to create long, lean muscles Tue, Sep 30 Spinning Xpress with Jennifer 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Sep 30 Beginner Friendly Climbing Night 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre This is for people that have been belay checked and want to practice their skills in a beginner environment! Gather your friends for a fun night out!

Wed, Oct 1 Spinning Xpress with Emily 5:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Oct 1 Spinning Xpress with Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Oct 1 Rock Wall Belay Classes 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre 6‐7:30 pm Belay Instruction,7:30‐8 pm Belay Check Thu, Oct 2 Mat Pilates With Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate Mat series using a variety of props to create long, lean muscles

START CURLING! A NORTHERN TRADITION FOR ALL AGES An exciting and extremely social sport for you, your family, and friends – come learn, play, and enjoy being a member of one of the best curling clubs in Canada!

LEARN TO CURL LEAGUE

LEAGUE NIGHTS

We get it – curling can be hard to learn on your own. Join our “Greenhorn” league and let us take the mystery out of curling for you! Sign up as an individual or team. All equipment provided.

Monday Night Mixed – recreational; mixed teams.

Half Season $195, Full Season $265

From October to December (8 weeks), participants will learn the skills and strategy needed to become active recreational curlers.

Put your skills to the test, for the remainder of December, when you will Join in with the Friday Night fun league. As well, you’ll be introduced to the Club and the social aspects of the sport, all by trained local coaches.

Registration fees are only $160, and there are limited spaces available. Contact us for more information!

WORKPLACE TEAM BUILDING Looking for a fun way to relieve some stress, while getting to know your co-workers? Join a league that best suits your team “Coming together, sharing together, curling together, and succeeding together!”

HOW DO I REGISTER? September 20 September 25 September 30

1pm-4pm 5pm-8pm 5pm-8pm

• Register before October 1 and receive and Early Bird Discount of $10.00 off per league • 4 Month payment plan available.

• New member discount!

• Located in the Eleventh End Lounge at the Mt. McIntyre Rec Centre.

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Tuesday Night Superleague – competitive; open format.

Full Season $300 Wednesday Night Men’s – recreational; men’s teams.

Half Season $195, Full Season $265 Wednesday Night Women’s – recreational; women’s teams.

Half Season $195, Full Season $265 Wednesday Night Learn to Curl – rec beginner; open format.

Half Season $160.00 Thursday Night Open – competitive; open format.

Half Season $195, Full Season $265 Friday Night Fun – recreational/beginner; open format.

Half Season $175, Full Season $245 Friday Night Learn to Curl – rec beginner; open format.

Half Season $160.00

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS October 6 October 25/26 November 15/16 November 23 November 29-30 February 13-15 March 1 March 26-29 March 30-April 6

FACILITY RENTALS The Whitehorse Curling Club rents the lounge and ice throughout the year. We also rent the dry floor space in the off-season. It is the largest indoor floor space in Whitehorse! Call us today for more information on rates and booking availability. Book your Christmas party, staff party or reception with us!

CONTACT AND LINKS LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/WhitehorseCurlingClub VISIT OUR WEBPAGE: www.whitehorsecurlingclub.com EMAIL THE CLUB: info@whitehorsecurlingclub.com CALL THE CLUB: 867-667-CURL (2875)

League Play Starts EBA/United Way Mixed Bonspiel Whitehorse Motors Ladies Bonspiel Suzanne Bertrand Junior Spiel Club Cash Spiel Sportsman’s Bonspiel Henning Hanson Family Fun Spiel 63rd International Bonspiel Canadian Masters Curling Championships

Fri, Oct 3 Spinning Xpress with Jennifer 7:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat, Oct 4 Rock Wall Belay Classes 11:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 11‐12:30 pm Belay Instruction, 12:30‐1 pm Belay Check Sun, Oct 5 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!

Alcoloholics Anonymous Meetings Beaver Creek

Tuesday & Thursday 11:30 AM - St. Anne Church - Yukon Unity group 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

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

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

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According to studies most all season tires will begin to lose traction at 5 degrees above zero, therefore it would be ideal for you to have your winter tires installed prior to the first snowfall or once the temperature remains at or below 5 degrees above zero.

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Mondays Ladies Night w/ DJ Carlo Wednesday Comedy Thursday Jamaoke w/ Jackie Friday Ukes of Hazard & Midnight Sons Saturday Yukon Jack

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Wed, Sep 24 Yukon Roller Girls “Fresh Meat” Drop In 8:00 PM Elija Smith Elementary School Open to all who want to come out and try Roller Derby Wed, Sep 24 Yukon Roller Girls League Practice 8:30 PM Canada Games Centre Scrimmage Practice, all members welcome Wed, Sep 24 Bhangra Dance Classes 7:00 PM Shipyards Park 867-336-3344 The objective of these free dance classes is to bring happiness and good health to life through dancing!

Wed, Sep 24 Seniors +55 Tai Chi Chuan 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Class size is limited to a maximum of 10 participants.

Contact: Jo-Ann Gates @ 667-4531 Wed, Sep 24 Staff/Jo with Gael 7:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Wed, Sep 24 FREE Lunchtime Yoga 12:00 PM Shanti Yoga 867-456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax!

Donations Welcome. Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcome Wed, Sep 24 Hand to Hand - Level 2&3 with Gael 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Wed, Sep 24 Youth Gymnastics Drop In 8:30 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Wed, Sep 24 Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Hand Form 6:00 PM Elija Smith Elementary School No previous tai chi experience is required. Contact: Helene Dobrowolsky @ 668-3814 Thu, Sep 25 Introductory Tai Chi Chuan 6:00 PM Hidden Valley School This class will focus on basic tai chi movements grounded in the 10 essential principles and 13 steps of tai chi chuan and prepares players for the traditional hand and weapon forms. Contact: Pam Boyde 6336034 Thu, Sep 25 Savaté (French Kick Boxing) 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo 3354500 Thu, Sep 25 Fun With Forms 7:00 PM Hidden Valley School It is based on taiji hand, staff and spear, wushu and hockey movements. This class is for experienced taiji players only. Contact: Pam Boyde 633-6034 Fri, Sep 26 Hand to Hand - Level 1 (lunch class) with Gael 11:30 AM Aikido Yukon Dojo Fri, Sep 26 Yukon Orienteering Association final event of the year. 8:00 PM Wolf Creek Campground 668-2639 Register at Campground at 8:00pm. Bring your headlamp. For info call Jim 668-2639 Fri, Sep 26 Golden Horn Judo 3:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary Fri, Sep 26 Elk Bugling 6:00 PM North Klondike Rest Stop Join us to view Elk in rut and hear them bugling. We’ll carpool

up the highway to the Takhini Burn and try to spot the Elk on the slopes. Be sure to dress for falling temperatures and bring a warm drink for after the walk.

Sat, Sep 27 Drop-In 10:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Sun, Sep 28 Ultimate Frisbee 5:30 PM Canada Games Centre 668-6517 Come out and play some frisbee. All levels are welcome Sun, Sep 28 Badminton 7:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Tracy 393-7641 Mon, Sep 29 Qigong and Tai Chi for Seniors 10:00 AM Golden Age Society This class involves flowing, gentle qigong exercises and Yang Style 16 Movement Tai Chi Chuan that help with relaxation, balance, strength and general well-being.

Contact: Jo-Ann Gates at 667-4531 Mon, Sep 29 Hand to Hand - Level 1&2 with Gael 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Mon, Sep 29 Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan 16 Movement Hand Form 7:00 PM Grey Mountain Primary School This introductory tai chi chuan (taijiquan) class will focus on the Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan 16 Movement Hand Form. Contact: Jo-Ann Gates 667-4531 Mon, Sep 29 Sword/Bokken with Gael 7:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Mon, Sep 29 Yukon Roller Girls Team Practice 7:00 PM Elija Smith Elementary School 30 minutes off skate work followed

by Skills and Drills Tue, Sep 30 Tai Chi Beginners Yang Style 108 Form 8:00 PM Elija Smith Elementary School Handed down by Professor Cheng Man-Ch’ing (Zheng Manqing) and Dr. Chi Chian Tao. Contact: Laura Beattie 456-7609.

Tue, Sep 30 Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Tracy 393-7641 Tue, Sep 30 Tai Chi Form Refinements 6:00 PM Holy Family Elementary This term the refinement class will focus on fine tuning and improving our movements of the Traditional Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan 103 Movement Hand Form. Contact: Pam Boyde 633-6034.

Tue, Sep 30 Tai Chi Partner Work 7:00 PM Holy Family Elementary Learn how to use the 8 energies against an opponent and how to neutralize them when used against you. This class is for experience tai chi players. Contact: Pam Boyde @ 633-6034 Tue, Sep 30 Fun Run/Walk 6:00 PM F.H. Collins Secondary 633-5671 Run or walk a 2.5 km route, or a 5 km route.

Tue, Sep 30 Badminton 7:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Tracy 393-7641 Wed, Oct 1 FREE Lunchtime Yoga 12:00 PM Shanti Yoga 867-456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Donations

Wellness Listings Tue, Sep 2 Path To Wellness-Jackson Lake Land-Based Healing Program Womens Camp Kwanlin Dun First Nation 867-633-2629 Do you or someone you know ready to heal from the effects of violence or trauma, from addiction or impacts of residential school? Email: colleen.geddes@kwanlindun.com Cell: 867334-4697. Everyone welcome over 19 only Tue, Sep 9 Ignite Your Light! New wellness program for abundant energy!

5:00 PM White Swan Sanctuary (867) 333-9001 discover the foods that make you thrive, deconstruct your cravings, develop healthy habits that last, uncover hidden energy zappers and experience the rejuvenating and restorative effects of yoga.

Wed, Sep 24 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed, Sep 24 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank 334-9317 Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children Wed, Sep 24 FREE Lunchtime Yoga 12:00 PM Shanti Yoga 867-456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Donations Welcome. Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcome Wed, Sep 24 One On One Support 1:00 PM Second Opinions Society A support staff will be available for one on one sessions every Tuesday Wed, Sep 24 Whitehorse Weight Watchers 4:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration.

Thu, Sep 25 Second Opinion Society Community Lunch 12:00 PM Second Opinions Society Fri, Sep 26 Yoga with Bonnie MacDonald 8:15 AM & 10:15 AM Vista Outdoor Learning Centre 668-2791 Ten class series.

Call to register.

Sat, Sep 27 Whitehorse Weight Watchers 8:30 AM Whitehorse United Church Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration.

Mon, Sep 29 Practical Skills Class 2:00 PM Second Opinions Society 867-6672037 Join us for a class on a practical skill including resume building, budgeting, communication etc...

Mon, Sep 29 Hospice Fall Walking Group 6:00 PM Whitehorse Millennium Trail 6677429 Participants walk in groups of twos and threes with trained Hospice volunteers around the 5k Millennium Trail and share a light refreshment afterwards.The group meets at the Robert Service Campground.

Tue, Sep 30 One On One Support 10:00 AM Second Opinions Society A support staff will be available for one on one sessions every Tuesday

Welcome. Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcome Wed, Oct 1 Youth Gymnastics Drop In 8:30 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Wed, Oct 1 Yukon Roller Girls League Practice 8:30 PM Canada Games Centre Scrimmage Practice, all members welcome Wed, Oct 1 Staff/Jo with Gael 7:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Wed, Oct 1 Hand to Hand - Level 2&3 with Gael 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Wed, Oct 1 Bhangra Dance Classes 7:00 PM Shipyards Park 867-336-3344 The objective of these free dance classes is to bring happiness and good health to life through dancing!

Wed, Oct 1 Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Hand Form 6:00 PM Elija Smith Elementary School No previous tai chi experience is required. Contact: Helene Dobrowolsky @ 668-3814 Wed, Oct 1 Seniors +55 Tai Chi Chuan 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Class size is limited to a maximum of 10 participants.

Contact: Jo-Ann Gates @ 667-4531 Thu, Oct 2 Fun With Forms 7:00 PM Hidden Valley School It is based on taiji hand, staff and spear, wushu and hockey movements. This class is for experienced taiji players only. Contact: Pam Boyde 633-6034 Thu, Oct 2 Introductory Tai Chi Chuan 6:00 PM Hidden Valley School This class will focus on basic tai chi movements grounded in the 10 essential principles and 13 steps of tai chi chuan and prepares players for the traditional hand and weapon forms. Contact: Pam Boyde 6336034 Thu, Oct 2 Savaté (French Kick Boxing) 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo 335-4500 Fri, Oct 3 Golden Horn Judo 3:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary Fri, Oct 3 Hand to Hand - Level 1 (lunch class) with Gael 11:30 AM Aikido Yukon Dojo Sat, Oct 4 Drop-In 10:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale Sat, Oct 4 Yukon Outdoor 3D Archery Championship 8:30 AM Biathlon Range 668-2840 For more details email: archery@yasc.ca Please pre-register small fee applies Sun, Oct 5 Badminton 7:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Tracy 393-7641 Sun, Oct 5 Ultimate Frisbee 5:30 PM Canada Games Centre 668-6517 Come out and play some frisbee. All levels are welcome.

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Tue, Sep 30 Wellness Support Group 2:00 PM Second Opinions Society Everyone is welcome to this afternoon support group for those looking for a place to share, learn and grow.

Tue, Sep 30 Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Tracy 393-7641 Tue, Sep 30 Yoga with Bonnie MacDonald 7:00 PM Vista Outdoor Learning Centre 668-2791 Ten class series.

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Wed, Oct 1 Premiers secours en santé mentale (PSSM) 9:00 AM Canada Games Centre (867)668-2663 ext 500 Atelier gratuit animé par Carla Abichahine. Réservé aux professionnels de la santé, services sociaux ou personnel de l’éducation et du communautaire travaillant auprès des jeunes. Places limitées. Inscription au 6682663 poste 500 Wed, Oct 1 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed, Oct 1 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank 334-9317 Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children Wed, Oct 1 FREE Lunchtime Yoga 12:00 PM Shanti Yoga 867-456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Donations Welcome. Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcome Wed, Oct 1 One On One Support 1:00 PM Second Opinions Society A support staff will be available for one on one sessions every Tuesday Wed, Oct 1 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, Oct 1 Living With Loss 6:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library We will talk about healthy grieving and share tools that will help you support yourself and others to heal and grow through times of loss. This is not a grief support group ‐ participants will not be asked to share any personal information.

Thu, Oct 2 Second Opinion Society Community Lunch 12:00 PM Second Opinions Society Fri, Oct 3 Yoga with Bonnie MacDonald 8:15 AM & 10:15 AM Vista Outdoor Learning Centre 668-2791 Ten class series.

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Sat, Oct 4 Prevention du suicide 12:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library (867)6682663 ext 500 Atelier gratuit animé par Jessica Nadon. Places limitées. Inscription obligatoire au 668-2663 poste 500.

Sat, Oct 4 Secourisme et RCR niveau C 8:30 AM Yukon College (867)668-2663 ext 500 Inscription obligatoire : 668-5201 Sat, Oct 4 Whitehorse Weight Watchers 8:30 AM Whitehorse United Church Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration.

Alcoholics Anonymous Wednesday

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

Thursday

The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Happy Destiny Young Peoples Group 6:00 PM B.Y.T.E. Polar Group (OM) 7:30 PM Seventh Day Adventists Church (PC)

Friday

The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Yukon Unity Group Meeting 1:30 PM #4 Hospital Road Whitehorse Group (CM, NS) 8:00 PM Maryhouse 504 Cook St.

Saturday

Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM DETOX Bldg 6118-6th Women’s Meeting (CM, NS) 2:30 PM Whitehorse General Hospital (across from emergency) Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting (OM, NS) 7:00 PM Hospital boardroom

Sunday

Sunshine Group (OM, NS) 1:00 PM DETOX Bldg 6118-6th Marble Group (OM, NS) 7:00 PM Hospital boardroom

Monday

The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Maryhouse 504 Cook St.

Tuesday

The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Ugly Duckling Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Juste Pour Aujourd’hui (OM, NS) 7:00 PM 4141B 4th Ave.

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Landscape and Solitude Writer and broadcaster Anik See used her Berton House residency to explore a variety of themes

by Ken Bolton

Anik See is a Canadian writer and documentary-maker that now makes her home in Amsterdam

PHOTO: Walter van Broekhuizen

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n 1938, when Anik See’s maternal grandparents wanted to get married, they had to satisfy the authorities in their German homeland that neither side had any Jewish blood for at least three generations back.

Her grandmother undertook to compile the necessary documentation.

“She hated the reason for having to do it, but she did what she had to do to get the marriage license and then just kept going,” says See, who will be reading at the Whitehorse Public Library on September 25.

Three years of digging into records yielded “a massive family tree that goes back to the 12th century on her side and the mid17th century on my grandfather’s side, with very few gaps,” the Montreal-born writer explains.

That genealogical record became a family legend, with each of the couple’s four daughters receiving a copy — complete with supporting documents — as a 40th birthday present.

With the destruction of birth and baptismal records during the widespread bombings of World War II, such historical research might not even be possible today.

“Because of this crazy governmental requirement, a lot of Germans have a family tree that they wouldn’t necessarily have right now, or they wouldn’t necessarily have the resources to back it up that they did before the war.”

See now lives in Amsterdam with her artist husband, Walter van Broekhuizen, and their 7-year-old son, Laszlo.

A prolific magazine writer and author of three books, she is also an award-winning documentary producer for CBC Radio and Radio Netherlands Worldwide.

After graduating from Ryerson University’s television and radio arts program, See worked as a researcher and recipe developer for the late James Barber’s wildly popular television cooking show, The Urban Peasant.

“We would shoot 65 shows in three months, which was kind of crazy, but it was a lot of fun to work on, and James was kind of a mentor to me” she says.

“Then we’d have three months off, and that was a perfect amount of time to kind of go out and do a longer trip in another part of the world. It gave time to discover a place, as opposed to just going for two weeks, or choosing to live

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somewhere and then having to find a job there.”

One result of that experience was her first book, A Fork in the Road, about her journeys by bicycle, experiencing the landscapes and cuisine of Asia, the Middle East and Latin America, as well as Canada.

In a sense, those journeys brought her closer to her late grandmother, who had also travelled by bicycle to chase down family records.

When she accepted a writer’s residency at the Berton House in Dawson City, See’s initial plan was to use the three-month stint to explore her grandmother’s story further.

“I’ve been looking at the idea of the family tree, and how we as family members remember and forget family history, and our individual versions of the story, and things like that.”

Once she got to Dawson, however, things took a slight turn.

“What happened is that I’ve been writing a couple of other essays at the same time, kind of parallel to this, which I hadn’t expected to do,” she says.

One of those essays is on the theme of landscape and possibil-

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ity, the subject of her 2009 book, Saudade.

The book’s Portuguese title, she explains, has no direct English equivalent, but means a kind of nostalgia for something that can’t be retrieved.

“It relates to a lot of things in that book. One of them is landscape, one of them is the sense of things that you have when you’re younger, especially when you’re a child,” she explains.

“And I was interested in what we are doing with landscape, now that everyone is moving to cities; what we’re doing with those abandoned places, but also what those places gave us in terms of knowledge, whether it’s how to live off the land, or the local stories in the area.”

See believes people in the North enjoy a kind of spatial equilibrium with their surroundings, unlike some places where there is a “disconnect” between people and the landscape.

“The European understanding of landscape, the modern understanding of landscape, is ‘I need to conquer it.’ Certainly in Holland, because if they didn’t, there would be no country. It would be under water.”

As someone who admits being comfortable with solitude, See appreciates the physical setting of the Berton House, close enough to the heart of things, yet sufficiently removed from noise and distraction.

“So that has really got me thinking about how we’re not only losing our relationship with landscape, we’re losing our relationship with solitude.”

As well, she notes, unlike bigcity life with its many distractions, in Dawson you seldom see people walking down the street staring at a screen or talking on a cell phone.

“I quite enjoy that, because people are engaged with you right way. You don’t have to distract them from their distractions in order to have a conversation,” she says.

Before flying home to Amsterdam, See will give a free public reading at the Whitehorse Public Library at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 25.

Ken Bolton is a freelance writer who telecommutes to work from his home southeast of Whitehorse. Contact him via editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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Naturopathic Medicine in the Yukon

by Marnie Cooke, N.D.

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till have that sore back? How about those headaches? Do you dread spring and autumn because you just know your allergies will start again, and relief feels like a distant possibility?

Naturopathic doctors are highly skilled health care practitioners who are trained to help with these kinds of concerns, and others, by using gentle and safe treatments to support the body’s innate ability to heal itself.All Naturopathic doctors study for a minimum of three years in pre-medical university training, followed by four years of full-time graduate education at a CNME accredited Naturopathic medical school. Training includes the study of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and the full range of sciences to ensure they have a working knowledge of Western medications and treatments; this this helps ensure their therapeutic recommendations are safe and effective. In addition, Naturopathic doctors are trained in how to use natural substances to gently help the body heal and recover.

Some of the more common conditions for which people consult Naturopathic doctors include:

• allergies • arthritis • chronic pain • diabetes • digestive concerns • fibromyalgia • geriatric healthcare • headaches • hormonal imbalances • insomnia • pediatric healthcare • weight issues • situations where no clear single disease appears to be the problem Naturopathic treatments are varied and have a long history of safe, effective use that is supported by strong evidence-based research. Types of treatment include: Acupuncture: A very ancient medicine that stimulates and supports the body to heal using specialized needles to act on the nervous system. It can be very effective for back pain and headaches. Generally the more frequent the treatment, the more effective it is.

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The Magic of Live Music

Claire Ness releases Jackfish Girl

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the experience.

For some, the simultaneous release of both a new album and a music video would be enough excitement. Ness, however, is just getting revved up.

Following her party in Whitehorse she will head to southern climes where she will play the Libra Room in Vancouver on September 30. There, she will share the stage with Pat and Curtis Ernst of the locally beloved band, the Whiskeydicks.

Following that, Ness will attend BreakOut West, the annual industry schmooze-fest, in Winnipeg.

“It’s really fun,” she says of BreakOut West. “You learn a lot and you get inspired.”

For her part, Ness has a secret weapon to gain herself some attention. She is bringing a pile of pucks with her, each of which will have a download code for “Waffle Boarding” printed on them.

“I’ll be chucking hockey pucks at people,” she laughs.

Following Winnipeg, Ness will wrap up her mini-tour in Toronto, where she will play at her old circus theatre in Toronto.

Going forward, the plucky entertainer hopes to continue balancing her aspirations in comedy and music. But when it comes to her career as a singer-songwriter she has a definite goal in mind: “I want to be able to play softseated theatres across the country.”

The Jackfish Girl release concert will take place at the Old Fire Hall at 7:30 p.m. on September 26.

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hitehorse-based singersongwriter and comedian Claire Ness is right in her element; the local performer is releasing a new live album called Jackfish Girl, which will drop with a celebratory concert on September 26 at the Old Fire Hall.

For Ness the concept of a live album contains a certain excitement not present in the studio variety.

“When you’re in the studio and you record (songs) it is this long, drawn out process and you lose the connection to the music,” she says. “I just wanted to lay something down in a good-sounding room.”

For the lion’s share of the album, that “good-sounding room” was the Yukon Arts Centre, where she performed two sets for the release of her previous album, Hopeless Romantic, in April 2013. Additional tracks were recorded in the Yukon College cafeteria.

Besides her appreciation for the spontaneity of live music, there is another, more practical reason Ness has chosen to release a concert album; she needs her music, a rich combination of humour and pathos, to keep up with her fervent imagination.

“One of the reasons I wanted to do a live album is because I can record songs faster that way than I can produce them in the studio,” Ness says.

And she doesn’t want to lose her enthusiasm for her new material.

“You’re always most excited about your latest songs,” Ness confides.

Ness is also excited about the release of her new music video, which will also premiere at her CD release party.

The video will feature “Waffle Boarding,” a love ballad that relies heavily on hockey metaphors, with lines like, You’re as hard-hearted as a hockey puck / When I saw you coming I forgot to duck.

To shoot the thing, Ness gathered up a bunch of her friends during the spring equinox and headed out to the Lorne Mountain Community Centre, where they reenacted scenes from Ness’s funny yet tender song.

Though she claims she “sort of” directed the music video, she is quick to spread the credit around, lauding the efforts of Brett Elliot (cameraman), Jessica Hall (editor), and Scott Berdahl (romantic co-star/opponent).

“It was beautiful,” says Ness of

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September 25, 2014

Sid’s Treasures with Teresa Vander Meer-Chassé

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he beginning of September brings snow to Beaver Creek, home of Sid van der Meer’s Bordertown Garage & Museum.

On a chilly September morning, van der Meer takes time to remember the past and retell the stories about the building of the Alaska Highway. He wanders through his museum to a room dedicated to the construction of the Highway.

The Alaska Highway, built in 1942, had no fuelling stations during its construction. Van der Meer squats down and begins to explain the jerry cans the Alaska Highway builders used.

“Most of the ones I got here come from army camps along the highway.

“I have about 35 of them, probably, maybe 30 of them.”

They’re lined up in a row under a workbench in his museum. They are all different colours — red, yellow, black, but mainly “drab” or “army green.”

Many of them are covered in rust.

“The army couldn’t make anything out of them, gas cans and stuff . . . Most of them couldn’t be used after a while when they became rusted and dirty. Old fuel cans couldn’t be used anymore.”

However, they were reusable at the time for carrying gas or diesel.

Van der Meer also has water cans that look similar to the gas jerry cans. The main difference is a screw on top for gas cans and a yellow interior for water cans.

“They’re made of metal and they’re pretty heavy.”

He pulls one of the jerry cans from under the workbench and points at an engraving. “U.S.

PHOTO: courtesy of Teresa Vander Meer-Chasse

Jerry cans from the construction of the Alaska Highway stamped right in them, some even have the date 1942 or 1943 stamped on them. The U.S. Army just did things like that, dated their stuff. “(The jerry cans are) mostly from the U.S., a few of them are Canadian, and one British. I hap-

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“I have one in the house with 1942 stamped into the steel. I keep it there because it’s the date the Alaska Highway was built.

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These jerry cans were built to last long winters and difficult bumpy terrain. The builders of the Alaska Highway relied heavily on these containers to keep them going with construction.

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(and water) jerry cans can be seen in the Alaska Highway Construction room at Sid’s Bordertown Museum in Beaver Creek, Yukon.

The Bordertown Museum will be open until October 15, 2014 and will re-open on April 1, 2015.

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

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