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ome places, like some people, are incredibly special but also a little bit elusive. They may not make things easy; they can be difficult to reach and they don’t open themselves up to just anyone. Their richness and gifts are hidden, initially, and are often only entrusted to those who show up with humility and sincerity. One might argue that the Yukon is such a place. The long, cold winter nights are the price we pay for generous summer days, and the biggest clouds of mosquitoes and blackflies hide the sweetest wild strawberries. You have to be patient and willing to go through a bit of discomfort, but if you’re lucky, it will reward you with things that you could never even have imagined. Other places like this exist: one such place is Haida Gwaii. Like getting to the Yukon, it’s a bit of a journey to get to Haida Gwaii. Although you can get to the archipelago by plane, the most common way to travel there is by ferry, from Prince Rupert, crossing the Hecate Strait. On a clear, balmy day, with light winds, the seven or eight hours on the ferry can be a wonderful way to soak up some sun on the upper decks or watch for sea life while drinking a coffee inside. But just as likely, or maybe even more so, is that the waters will be rough, with high winds hinting at why some call this notorious stretch of water (between Mainland, B.C. and Haida Gwaii) one of the mostdangerous bodies of water in the world.That might be exaggerated, but maybe these geographical hurdles are what help keep places like Haida Gwaii and the Yukon as special as they are. And like the Yukon has its swarms of mosquitoes and cold winters to protect it from becoming too crowded, Haida Gwaii has its rainy climate and limited infrastructure; there are only about 140 kilometres of paved/maintained highways and very little cell service, and the largest part of the islands can only be accessed by sea or air. Some places (and people) are pretty cont’d on page 3

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straightforward—you get what you see. Haida Gwaii isn’t like that. Spend time in the islands’ temperate rainforest and you’ll begin to understand that there’s more here than meets the eye. Spruce, hemlocks and cedars tower above, rain drips off of branches, and soft moss carpets the forest floor. At first it all just seems overwhelmingly green. But if you look a little closer it becomes apparent how complex the understory is and how much biodiversity and history exists here. Salal berries are in abundance on the forest’s edge, mycelium networks spread like a web beneath your feet and, on occasion, a Haida Gwaii black bear (North America’s largest subspecies of black bear) can be found hibernating in a hollow tree. Half-finished dugout canoes, ancient carved poles and fallen longhouses lie draped with moss, almost unrecognizable in the oldgrowth forest.

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European contact brought with it various diseases to the islands in the 1800s (including an epidemic of smallpox), and death swept through the Haida communities. It’s estimated that from a population of more than 20,000, only a few hundred survived. So swift and lethal were these introduced illnesses that canoes were abandoned half-completed, and half-cut trees were left standing. There’s something intangible that still lingers, reminding visitors that these ancient places held and nurtured life for thousands of years, and that they still do. Culturally modified trees—showing evidence of how the Haida harvested cedar bark and made test holes—are living connections to the past, as well as sacred teachers for present and future generations.The tides come in and go out twice a day, creating the eternal rhythm that the Haida have lived interconnected with for as long as they have existed. The tides bring life to the intertidal zones of the islands and what, from out at sea, might look like just another picturesque, sandy beach begins to reveal its secrets to those who spend a few hours in the salty ocean spray while wandering its expanse. Shells, agates, dead jellyfish and edible seaweed are regularly washed up, along with many other maritime curiosities. Come back a few hours later and everything will be different again. small

classroom open to anyone who’s interested and willing to devote a bit of time and attention. Sea lions, whales, porpoises, halibut and salmon thrive in the waters around Haida Gwaii. The last of these holds a significance so strong in the lives and spirit of the Haida and their lands that its representation can be found in lots of Haida art, past and present, as can be seen at the Haida Heritage Centre at Ḵay Llnagaay. If you find yourself driving along the main stretch of road through the village of Daajing Giids (formerly the village of Queen Charlotte) or the town of Masset, in the north, craving some good local food, keep your senses open. Pay attention and you might see locals gathered around a food truck or a grill on a small trailer parked on the side of the road. In-between the restaurants and the shops you catch a whiff of something delicious and absolutely mouth-watering. Nothing showy, nothing complicated, just a bun and a freshly grilled piece of salmon or some halibut dipped in batter, with a few fries. It may not be advertised on Tripadvisor or be listed in a guidebook, but it’s fantastic and may be accompanied with an interesting conversation or a tip on where to go next. Such information might lead to a hike up Sleeping Beauty, a mountain near Daajing Giids that resembles a reclined woman, when seen from the ferry coming into Skidegate, and is said to offer stunning views all the way north to Tow Hill and south towards Gwaii Haanas. A muddy, slippery trail leads upwards through a steady drizzle.You reach the summit wet and cold and find yourself enveloped in fast-moving clouds of fog and mist. Feeling discouraged, you huddle between a few straggly bushes on the top, trying to find some shelter from the ceaseless winds. You think about heading down again, defeated. Pulling a snack out of your backpack, you look towards what one might imagine is the rest of the island and the sea beyond it. A bit of sun begins to push through, the clouds begin to open up and, ever so slowly, little islands take shape off in the distance. A deer appears a few-hundred metres below you, unaware of your presence and the fact that the clouds that had shrouded and protected it, seconds before, are no longer there. The sun warms your face, and as you close your eyes for a brief moment, an eagle soars out towards the coastline, and a raven calls from somewhere nearby. Places like Haida Gwaii are full of gifts, but not the kind that are sold in a store. It’s a place that offers you experiences and memories that money can’t buy, that can’t be reserved on a website or found in a guidebook. They can only be shared with us in a collection of unforgettable moments, like a person’s trust that has finally been earned. You may have to keep coming back, to continue building a relationship and to continue learning, but, as we Yukoners already know from experience, it’s worth it. (The natural and cultural treasures of Haida Gwaii are still abundant and flourishing, thanks to the stewardship of the Haida Nation and the individuals who have fought to protect it, in respect and honour of their ancestors.)

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Two types of kefir grains exist: water/fruit kefir and milk kefir. Today we will talk about both types of grains and how to use them. Fruit kefir (or Tibicos) a naturally fizzy, tangy and healthy fermented drink While there is very little information on the origin of water kefir grains, some studies state they could come from Caucasia, as milk kefir grains were used by Russians, centuries ago. These grains are translucent and look like little crystal fragments. They are micro-organisms that contain a yeast and bacteria colony (scoby) that live in symbiosis. The grains grow and split into smaller bits during the fermentation process of the beverage. Usually they are shared by friends, family or people in the community. Nowadays, social media is helpful, too, to find grains. These micro-organisms feed on sugar and minerals that they use to multiply kefir seeds. The grains produce lactic acid and carbonic gas, making the beverage fizzy andIttangy.isnot a sugary drink since the bacteria use pretty much all of the sugar during fermentation. The role of dried fruit, especially the fig, is to bring more yeast and to feed sugar to the beverage, while lemon or other fresh fruits add minerals, aroma and tartness. It is quick and easy to make and can be flavoured according to taste. So let’s go with the recipe! Water Kefir Ingredients: • 4 cups water, unchlorinated (or chlorine will evaporate overnight in a jug)

• Pour the liquid into a bottle (beer-bottle type), close it and let it ferment another 24–48 hours at room temperature. If it is ready, when you open the bottle you should hear the gas.

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• Let it ferment 24–48 hours at room temperature. Once the dried fig is at the top of the jar, there is gas in the bottle and the first fermentation is done.

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• Pour the milk into a jug or a large open jar.

• Let it rest at room temperature, 1–2 days or more, depending on the temperature. When ready, the milk will be thicker and a bit gassy.

• Filter the beverage to collect the grains and make more batches.

• First you need milk, ideally raw for its nutritious properties (if you have a goat, ewe or cow. If not, you can buy pasteurized milk).

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• It is possible to drink the fermented milk straight away. It will taste quite mild. If you want more flavour and more bubbles, pour the milk into a sealed bottle and let it mature in the fridge for at least another 24 hours. To make it really fizzy, add a spoonful of sugar and let it ferment for another day or two at room temper ature. If you let the kefir milk ferment even longer, you are making cheese! The whey will separate from the curd (coagulated milk). Collect the curd by filtering it with a paper coffee filter or in a clean sock, for instance. Add a bit of salt and enjoy on sourdough bread. The whey can be used in any preparation, instead of milk (it is full of protein)—in cakes, bread, pancakes—used for cooking pasta or potatoes, or just enjoyed as is and flavoured to taste with syrup, fruit, plants, etc. To preserve the milk kefir grains, cover with milk in the fridge. The milk needs to be changed every trimester or so. Enjoy! n

• Add 1 Tbsp milk kefir grains for every 4 cups of milk. Mix well to dispatch the ferments in the liquid. Cover the bottle or jug (don’t seal it).

Milk kefir grains Originating in Central Asia, these grains have been passed on for generations. Cheese made from kefir has been found on a Chinese mummy dating back as early as 1615 BCE. The grains you might have in your kitchen have a longThesestory!grains are easily differ entiated (by their colour) from fruit kefir grains. They are white and look like tiny gelatinous lumps of cauliflower. Depending on where the grains came from, they can have a different compos ition of micro-organisms. To find these grains, ask people in your community or head to Dawson City. The Klondike Valley Creamery makes delicious cow’smilk kefir. Loren and Jen, the farmers and makers, are always happy to share their grains when they have extra! Milk kefir or fermented milk is slightly fizzy due to the produc tion of carbonic gas and a tiny bit of alcohol. The taste is quite tart and creamy, similar to yogurt and buttermilk. To make a fruit kefir, you just need grains, water and a bit of sugar to feed your micro-organismsLeave the jar in the fridge for a second fermentation to enjoy more bubbles!

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“Thor: God of Thunder” is a very-impressive title, indeed. In Norse mythology this hammer-wielding god was also associated with storms, lightning, strength, fertility and sacred groves. Thor also pops up in the pagan religion of the Germanic people during the Roman occupation. His famous hammer, called Mjölnir, was the mostpopular symbol to represent him, and people often wore it as an emblem.Fast-forward to modern times and Thor has taken on a whole different level of popularity through the Marvel Universe franchise. The first Thor film was released in 2011, starring a then-unknown Chris Hemsworth in the titular role. The film was hugely successful, and two more were made afterwards: Thor: Dark World (2013) and Thor Ragnarok (2017). Thor was also featured in four of the Avengers movies. The fourth installment of the Thor franchise was released on June 23, called Thor: Love and Thunder. Starring alongside Hemsworth is Christian Bale, who plays the psychologically disturbed God Killer.Having lost his young daughter, due to dehydration in a desert, the God Killer goes on a quest to destroy all gods within the galaxy. To assist him, he steals the god-killing Necrosword, which is designed to kill any god. While the God Killer is making his way around the different planets, Thor’s ex-girlfriend, Jane, is encountering some struggles of her own. Reprising this role is Natalie Portman. You may recall from past films that Jane and Thor have a very-cute romance. In Love and Thunder, we get to see what exactly caused their relationship to turn cold. Since Thor’s departure from her life, Jane continued her scientific research but, unfortunately, finds herself battling stage 4 cancer. Determined to beat it, she decides to visit New Asgard—a tourist-like town that is designed to look like the planet Asgard. While standing in front of Thor’s hammer, it calls to her and allows her to grab it. She then transforms into a female version of Thor—full of energy and strength.Shortly after, the God Killer lands in New Asgard and begins terrorizing the town with the use of Shadow Monsters, which are large nasty-looking creatures. Thor hears about the God Killer’s rampage and comes to the rescue. It is here that he is first reunited with Jane—much to his surprise. The two put aside their awkward moment and team up to try and defeat the God Killer. They are unsuccessful and the God Killer disappears and captures all of the town’s children. Determined to get them back, they set out on a mission together. You will have to watch the movie to see how the mission goes.

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Until Aug 31 Created at the Canyon Exhibit 2022 Yukon Arts Centre Created at the Canyon presents original art produced on the trails, inspired by the natural and cultural history of Kwanlin/ Miles Canyon & Canyon City. LIVE MUSIC Wed Aug 17 & 24 Whitewater Wednesday Night Jam 7:00 PM The Local Bar This is a great night of Music, laughter and all around good times. It’s an open-mic kind of show and all you have to do is bring in your instrument, find Jack and/or Peggy and we’ll set you up! Thu Aug 18 & 25 Live Music Thursdays 7:00 PM 98 Hotel Thu Aug 18 & 25 Live DJsThursday Throwdown 9:00 PM The Local Bar Fri Aug 19 Willie Nile Band with Special Guests Stephen Stanley & Chris Bennett 7:00 PM MacBride Museum A weekend of music with Willie Nile and special guests Stephen Stanley and Chris Bennett! Friday night a rock ‘n roll dance party, Saturday night music and storytelling. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3b87v6K Fri Aug 26 Jazz and Cocktails 6:00 PM Tony & Pasta and Seafood House Yukon music featuring a special trio night - with Andy Slade - piano, Keitha Clarkfiddle and Anne Turner - bass. Fri Aug 19 Seth and Sara Live 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Performing both their originals and songs you love (Johnny Cash, Tyler Childers, Taylor Swift, etc.), as their American Duo since 2018. https://bit.ly/3a2FtIQ Sat Aug 20 & 27 Music For Breakfast 9:00 AM 98 Hotel the last Saturday of every month. All New Members to The Breakfast Club Welcome. Music lasts until noon Sat Aug 20 & 27 Music at The Breakfast Club 9:00 AM 98 Hotel Sat Aug 20 Willie Nile Band with Special Guests Stephen Stanley & Chris Bennett 7:00 PM MacBride Museum A weekend of music with Willie Nile and special guests Stephen Stanley and Chris Bennett! Friday night a rock ‘n roll dance party, Saturday night music and storytelling. Tickets online. https://bit.ly/3b87v6K Sat Aug 27 Yukon African Music Festival 6:00 PM MacBride Museum Live music, presentations, workshops, DJ music demo fun for the kids drumming dancing Sun Aug 28 Selina and Madi 2:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre An acoustic concert with music performed in a mix of styles ranging from folk rock, R & B to classic rock. Light refreshments served. Free. A hybrid online and in-person event. Call 667-5239 or email YPLevents@yukon.ca for more info Sun Aug 21 & 28 98 Hotel Jam Session Open Mic Nite 8:00 PM 98 Hotel GENERAL EVENT Daily Mon - Sat Yukon Wildlife Preserve Bus Tours Yukon Wildlife Preserve 11:00 AM, 1:00 & 3:00 PM This tour follows the 5 km loop, making regular stops for viewing animals and taking photos. A knowledgeable interpreter who will provide insight into Yukon’s iconic wildlife. Wed Aug 17 & 24 Community Kitchen 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Hot nutritious meals to-go, a free, low-barrier, program for women identifying individuals and children. Call 667-2693 for more info. Wed Aug 17 Beaded Dangle Earrings 5:30 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Participants will create a pair of dangley beaded earrings by weaving through beads and thread using the ladder stitch and the brick stitch. Register online. https://bit.ly/3Q4ApnB

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Wed Aug 17 Ramshackle Theatre Society AGM 7:00 PM Ramshackle Theatre The Ramshackle Theatre AGM will have some snacks and drinks and talk about Ramshackle plans for this coming season. Fri Aug 19 Bullet Train Yukon Theatre From the director of Deadpool 2, David Leitch, the end of the line is only the beginning in a wild, non-stop thrill ride through modern-day Japan. Plays nightly. https://bit.ly/3QwwRKn Fri Aug 19 Easter Sunday Yukon Theatre Set around a family gathering to celebrate Easter Sunday, the comedy is based on Jo Koy’s life experiences and stand-up comedy. The first major picture by a Hollywood studio to feature an all-Filipino cast! Plays nightly. https://bit.ly/3BT2I3W Thu Aug 18 & 25 Fireweed Community Market 3:00 PM Shipyards Park Join us every Thursday at Shipyard’s park for our Outdoor Summer Market! With over 40 vendors serving locally made, grown and harvested products. The Fireweed Community Market is where local Thuhappens!Aug18 & 25 Jubilee Thursdays at Taylor House 4:00 PM Taylor House Come celebrate Queen Elizabeth II, have some refreshments, and tour our Museum and The Royal Family in the Yukon exhibition. Thu Aug 18 Craft Night at Inclusion Yukon 6:00 PM Inclusion Yukon An evening of crafts at Inclusion Yukon! We will have supplies and several craft options for everyone. Light snacks and drinks will also be provided.

Thu Aug 18 & 25 Repair Cafe 6:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Bring it in and see if it is fixable using soldering irons, multimeters, and other tools. This easy introduction to electronics and small home appliance repair is a useful evening of DIY learning that you can take home.

Wed Aug 24 ExpressionsHEARTisticwithStormy Bradley 5:30 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Participants will spend an evening creating their own beaded heart pin with guidance from Shakaat Artist, Stormy Bradley. Register online. https://bit.ly/3dcgJ2e

EVENTSWHITEHORSE ENTER YOUR EVENTS ON-LINE It’s Free. It’s Fast. It’s Easy. or email them to: events@whatsupyukon.com Please visit whatsupyukon.com for up to date event details. Some events may be postponed or cancelled after we print. cont’d on page 9 ... The Express Micro-grant is a new fund for the creative and cultural industries to support emergent economic and developmental opportunities. Apply anytime for up to $5000 for time-sensitive and unique activities that can open career prospects or forge new partnerships in the creative and cultural Expressindustries.Micro-grant aims to improve access to funding for first-time, and diverse equity-deserving applicants at any stage of their career. Learn Yukon.ca/express-micro-grantmore: Arts advisors are available to answer questions or help prepare your application: Phone: 867-667-8789 or 867-667-3535 Toll free: 1-800-661-0408 ext. 8789 or 3535 Email: artsfund@yukon.ca

Wed Aug 17 Main Street, Take over-Take out 6:00 PM Whitehorse Main Street Check out classic, performance, and special interest vehicles, and support local restaurants. https:// bit.ly/3vBc2po Wed Aug 17 Yukon Rendezvous AGM 6:00 PM Yukon Inn We will wrap up another year of operation and celebrate our society’s 58th year of continued success! In person or by zoom. https://bit. Wedly/3J3gQclAug17 & 24 Board Game Night 6:30 PM Polarity Brewing Our old pal Alix came back with a beautifully-curated collection of board and card games. Find a new favourite or play something familiar, from quick 15 minute rounds to epic multi-hour campaigns.

Tue Aug 23 & 30 Weekly Shuffleboard Tournament 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For members and signed in guests. A double knockout style competition and games are limited to 6 ends or 15 minutes. Covid precautions are in effect.

Sun Aug 21 Gender Marker & Name Change Workshop 10:00 AM Queer Yukon Society & The Cache Questions about changing your name and/or gender marker on your id, need support filling out an application, or just need to print stuff off or copy it? Meet with QYS staff and get the applications done! https://www.queeryukon.

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Yoga Wake up Flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a FridayscommunityAA Yukon Unity Group 1:30 PM Online For Zoom Room address Contact 334-7693 Saturdays AA Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM Online For Zoom Room address call 334Mondays7693. Yoga Wake up Flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! rootedtreemassage.com/book-https://www. online Tuesdays Restorative Online Healing Circles 7:30 PM Online Check-in, Q&A, connect and feel the results. No experience necessary. Register online, or call 335-0078 or email alison@ alisonzeidler.com for more info.

Wed Aug 17 & 24 Parent + Baby Social 1:00 PM Yukon Transportation Museum A 20 minute group tour followed by a fun “speed dating” activity to mix and mingle with other parents and babies.Registration is required! www.habityukon.ca Wed Aug 17 Ukulele in the Garden - with Steve Slade 1:30 PM Shipyards Park Join musical guest Steve Slade for a casual sing-a-long. Bring your own ukulele or percussion instrument or just come to listen and enjoy a summer evening in the garden. Sathttps://bit.ly/3yELJyWAug20&27

Sat Aug 20 & 27 Klondike Cruisers Cars and Coffee Territorial Auto Parts 10:00 AM Show off your wheels everyone welcome to join and enjoy

Sun Aug 21 & 28 Mountainview Church Sunday Service 9:30 AM Mountainview Church Church In The Building 9:30 AM, 11AM or Church At Home 7 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM ca/WatchMountainviewwhitehorse.

Tuesdays Mental Health Awareness and Support Online it is essential that people build capacity to support those with mental health concerns. https:// bit.ly/3GTz6T5

& 27 CribbageMembers and Signed in Guests 2:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Masks are mandatory. Members must have a valid 2021 membership and they may sign in 2 guests MAX Sat Aug 20 & 27 Queer Radio Stories 8:00 PM CFYT 106.9 FM Radio Gaydies and gentlethem, tune in far and wide for stories from some wonderfully talented backwoods queers here in the Yukon! https://bit.ly/3d7hXMh

Tue Aug 23 & 30 10 Card Crib 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 https://bit.ly/3oWjB5W Tue Aug 23 & 30 Seniors Bridge 6:30 PM Golden Age Society Yukon Bridge players come join us for competition or fun or both. Tue Aug 23 Metalshop Orientation 6:30 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Get started in the metal shop by learning how to handle the equipment safely, and how to access and put away the gear. Participants will get handson experience with some of the machines. Tue Aug 23 Woodshop Orientation 6:30 PM Yukonstruct Makespace This training will take you through the Yukonstruct wood shop and explain each piece of woodworking equipment. Participants will each get handson practice with some of the machines.

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Sat Aug 20 Titanium Storage GARAGE SALE 10:00 AM Titanium Storage Sat Aug 20 Sketching Animals at the Wildlife Preserve 2:00 PM Yukon Wildlife Preserve An introductory class on sketching the wildlife at the preserve with artist Esther Bordet. The workshop will focus on timed sketching exercises, observational drawing techniques, and how to simplify complicated anatomy. Register online. https://bit. Satly/3zkjUMSAug20

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Suncom/Aug 21 & 28 Whitehorse United Church Worship Service 10:30 AM Whitehorse United Church Interested in Online service? You must sign up in advance by phone or email to the church office. The office is open Monday – Friday, 9 am to 2 pm. Phone 667-2989: email wuc@ klondiker.com

Sun Aug 21 & 28 Broadening the Circle - Growing with Pride 12:00 PM Downtown Urban Garden Society Play around in the dirt, grow whatever you like, & bring starters, seeds and tools provided. https://bit.ly/3x8WXuU Sun Aug 21 & 28 Seniors Bingo 1:00 PM Golden Age Society Sun Aug 21 & 28 Secondhand Clothing Bizarre 2:00 PM Whitehorse Seventh-Day Adventist Church Clean clothes needed and donations accepted if in good condition. Please call before dropping clothes off and for more info 633-3463. Sun Aug 21 & 28 Sunday Gatherings 3:00 PM The Northern Collective Church Mon Aug 22 & 29 Clothing Room 10:00 AM Whitehorse Church of the Nazarene Free of charge to anyone and everyone Mon Aug 22 & 29 Euchre - For Members and Signed in Guests 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Euchre a trick-taking card game for four players, two on each team, As a member you can sign in 2 guests MAX Mon Aug 22 Welding 101 5:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Gain hands-on experience working with welding equipment. You will have lots of chances to practise as there is one welding station for each participant. welding-101-17/www.yukonstruct.com/event/https:// Mon Aug 29 Whitehorse Community EngagementCNC Research Program 6:00 PM Yukon Inn A discussion with communities across Canada to explore perspectives on connectivity through the development of infrastructure corridors. https://bit.ly/3JCD7OD Tue Aug 23 & 30 Men’s Community Group Mountainview Church 5:30 PM We start with a meal and fellowship, then work through a biblical study, and take time to pray for one another, and for shared requests.

Drag Storytime 1:00 PM Yukon Transportation Museum Hosted by drag performers who interactively read children’s books in public places. The goal is to foster a love of reading while teaching deeper lessons about diversity, self-love and appreciation of others. https:// bit.ly/3vOErYX

Tuesdays Free Super Smash Bros. 5:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe All skill levels welcome! Please bring your own controller, and if you have a Nintendo Switch and/ or Gamecube controller adapter please bring them so that we can have multiple setups. Wednesdays WednesdaysWarhammer-AgeofSigmar 5:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Every WednesdaysWednesdayOutdoor Exploration! 11:00 AM Pioneer Hotel - Shipyards Park Put your boots on and join us for some active outside time. Thursdays Kill Team Thursdays 5:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe 6685750 Units can be drawn from both the core book, elite book, Kill team annual and white dwarf. Fridays Potluck Play! 11:00 AM Pioneer Hotel - Shipyards Park A variety of hands-on activities inspired by stories and the world around us. Fridays Standard FormatMagic: The Gathering 6:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Legal sets = Ixalan, Rivals of Ixalan, Dominaria, Core Set 2019, Guilds of Ravnica, Ravnica Allegiance. Banned Cards = Rampaging SaturdaysFerocidon Pokemon Saturdays 12:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Call 668-5750 for more info.

ONLINE EVENTS Wednesdays Live And Online Kundalini Yoga 8:00 AM Online Kriya, mudra, and mantra awaken your body and focus the mind. We will follow one sequence until you are able to find yourself in the flow, before moving on. Unfold to your own nature: do what feels good, soak in the good vibes, and watch this beautiful practice transform you. Kundalini has a powerful effect on the endocrine system, improving lymph drainage, hormonal balance, and Wednesdaysmood.

Yoga Wake up Flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice!

KIDS & FAMILIES Monday thru Friday Drop-In Play 10:00 AM Pioneer Hotel Join us at Shipyards park for play, reading, and fun times outside. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays LAB Drop-In 12:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale For grades 8+, make beats, write, eat food. Mondays Teddy Bear Picnic! 11:00 AM Pioneer HotelShipyards Park Bring your favourite stuffed friend for snacks songs and stories

Tue Aug 23 & 30 Chess Club 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles Love Chess? Want to learn? Looking for Competition? Join us! Tue Aug 23 Fly Fishing for Beginners 6:00 PM Shipyards Park Join instructor Joe Stokes to learn the basics of fly fishing including methodology, casting styles, equipment, flies, and fishing tips specific to Yukon species. https://bit.ly/3BMBQ5t

August 17, 202210 whatsupyukon.com www.DawsonCity.ca It’s time to play ball! DAWSON CITY SLOW-PITCH UPCOMING EVENTS This annual slo-pitch tournament attracts quality teams from all over the North. Stop by Minto Park to watch some great slo-pitch and cheer for your favourite team! AUGUST 20th Outhouse Races SEPTEMBER 2nd Labour Day Slo-Pitch Tourn. SEPTEMBER 10th Glo-Ball Golf Tournament SEPTEMBER 24th Diamond Tooth Gerties Last Show DOWNTOWN HOTEL Welcome to the Downtown Hotel, Combining newly renovated rooms with Klondike atmosphere. Dine at Jack London Grill with summer patio and visit the Sourdough Saloon, home of the “Sourtoe Cocktail” DowntownHotel.ca BONANZA GOLD MOTEL We o er Queen, Double, Kitchenette & pet friendly motel rooms. 50, 30 & 15 amp RV sites available. Free wi , public laundry, showers & car wash. A great place to stay! BonanzaGold.ca CLAIM #6 (FREE CLAIM) When you come out to Free Claim #6, you’ll be getting the authentic panning experience. Visit DawsonCity.ca for more information MIDNIGHT SUN HOTEL Welcome to the Midnight Sun Hotel in the heart of Dawson City, Yukon. (867)MidnightSunHotel.ca993-5346 GOLD RUSH CAMPGROUND Located downtown Dawson City close to amenities, with history and adventure minutes from our facility. Showers and laundry provided on-site. GoldRushCampground.com DIAMOND TOOTH GERTIES Experience Canada’s First Casino: Diamond Tooth Gerties. Replete with Klondike air and featuring slots, black jack, roulette and the best Cancan show North of Vegas! DiamondToothGerties.ca JACK LONDON MUSEUM Dedicated entirely to the life and writing of Jack London. Historical archives and photographs & learn about London’s adventures before, during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. JackLondonMuseum.ca KLONDIKE INSTITUTE OF ART & CULTURE Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) hosts ODD gallery a contemporary art exhibitions, live music Friday evenings, lm screenings Sundays, and more!SEPTEMBERKIAC.ca2nd-4TH ServicesPRCredit:Phonto

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Allan Benjamin is a poet, a cartoonist, a fiddle player and a snowshoe racer from Old Crow, Yukon. Allan is a Vuntut Gwich‛in artist who provides cartoons and poems to What‛s Up Yukon. He introduces us to two sets of characters who represent Allan‛s family and traditional Gwich‛in life growing up in Old Crow. Didoo I have dry meat on my plate I have bone grease on my plate I have duck soup in my bowl I have roast caribou head on my plate I have fried fish on my plate I have bannock on my plate I have boiled muskrat on my plate I have fried rabbit on my plate I have boiled beaver on my plate I have singed porcupine on my plate I have roast caribou ribs on my plate I have boiled moose guts on my plate I have singed gopher on my plate I have fried goose on my plate I have fried fish eggs on my plate I have pemmigan on my plate I have bone juice in my cup I have dried fish on my plate I have indian ice cream on my plate I have fried loche liver on my plate I have cooked rhubarb in my bowl I have boiled moose hooves on my plate When I was a kid this Elder gave me a Gwich‛in name”CHIH AHAA” Translated it means”walking ahead” Allan Benjamin | CHIH AHAA I have lots on my plate

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Instructions : 1. In a cast iron skillet, over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until brown, then remove the bacon and pour off all but a tablespoon of bacon fat. Place the pan back over the heat, add onion and cook until soft (about 2 minutes), then add peas and cook for another 4 minutes. Remove from heat, season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.

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• Coarsely chop the leaves and place in a bowl. Add the chopped green onion and dill. Toss with olive oil and salt and pepper.

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• Seal the seam of each log with a brush of butter, brush the remaining surface and place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

• Add crumbled feta cheese to the bowl and mix well. Stir in beaten egg until thoroughly combined.

(Two pies make a substantial appetizer; and three, a light lunch or supper when served with Greek salad and roasted garlicky potatoes.)

There are few wild greens easier to enjoy than lamb’s quarters (Chenopodium album) also known as white goosefoot and, sometimes, pigweed. A member of the populous Amaranthaceae family, which includes amaranth, quinoa, beets and spinach, among thousands of other plants, the leaves can be eaten fresh or cooked and have a flavour somewhere between spinach and kale.The animal nomenclature derives from the leaves’ shape, like a goose foot (and because pigs like it; though too much of the plants’ oxalic acid can be bad for them), and from an ancient English festival known as Lammas, when a loaf of bread made with the first harvested grain of the season was consecrated, and lamb’s quarters were part of the feast. Like dandelions, lamb’s quarters are opportunists. They show up in disturbed ground, empty flowerpots, ditches, or at the edges of forests or fields. You’ve probably noticed them—shieldlike, forest-green leaves, with raggedy edges, growing on stalks topped by lacey towers of green seeds.Those seeds can be ground into flour or cooked like quinoa, but they are difficult to hull. Foragerchef Hank Shaw suggests the easier method of throwing seed heads into soups and stir fries, as though they were broccoli. The young stalks are juicy, but turn woody as they get older, so later in the season focus on the leaves and the seeds and leave the stalks for the compost.Follow the usual precautions when harvesting—take a knowledgeable friend or a field guide with you to make sure you’re properly identifying the plant; be aware of any allergies you might have, and eat sparingly if it’s your first time. Once you’re comfortable, try out this traditional Greek recipe, typically made with the wild greens that show up after the first rains of October.

• Melt butter in a small bowl in the microwave and have a pastry brush handy. Carefully unpeel the first rectangle of pastry from the pile and lay it on the counter, with the short side closest to you. Brush with butter so that it’s completely covered.

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• To freeze, place uncooked logs on a baking sheet in the freezer for about four hours. Store in a covered container. Cook directly from the freezer for 20–25 minutes, until golden. Makes 18 3-inch by 2-inch pies. n Spinach-Cheese Pies (Spanakotiropita), With Lamb’s Quarters Greens Michele Genest

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• Wash lamb’s quarters thoroughly. Strip the leaves from the stalks and break the older, larger leaves from their tough stems. Reserve the seedy tops for vegetable stir-fries or as an addition to soups or stews.

• MAIN ST 8am to 10pm 393-5000 GATHER column with Michele Genest Michele Genest is a Whitehorse-based chef and writer. She is also somewhat of a gardener. Michele has also written two books “The Boreal Feast - A Culinary Journey Through The North” and “The Boreal Gourmet - Adventures In Northern Cooking.”

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• Repeat until you have used up all of the filling and all of the phyllo sheets. You will be left with just two sheets for your last three logs. Don’t worry, it’s plenty!

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• Bake in a preheated 400° oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

If you can’t find lamb’s quarters, try chopped spinach, kale or chard. Ingredients 1/4 lb (4 oz) lamb’s quarter leaves (4 cups, packed) 2 green onions, both white and green parts, finely chopped. 1/2 bunch of dill, finely chopped 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 egg, beaten 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled 6 oz (3/4 cup) unsalted butter 1 package (16 sheets) phyllo pastry, defrosted overnight in the fridge Instructions

• Fold the bottom inch over the filling and roll it over so the filling is completely covered. Continue rolling, poking the ends in as necessary, until you’ve reached the top end and you have a small log. Repeat until you have three logs.

• Place two tablespoons of filling about an inch from the base of each long piece. Fold the sides of the pastry over the filling (about one-half inch on either side) and continue the fold for the whole length of the piece.

• Cut the stacked, buttered sheets lengthwise into three even pieces with a sharp knife or pizza cutter.

• Peel the second sheet from the pile, lay it on top of the first, brush with butter and repeat with a third sheet, covering the remaining phyllo with a tea towel every time. If the sheets are cracked or torn, try to turn and layer them so the cracks are not in the same place, always keeping the short side of the rectangle closest to you. Don’t worry too much about cracks or gaps; the butter and the rolling of the phyllo into log-like packages will take care of any imperfections.

• Remove the phyllo pastry from the package and unfold carefully onto a counter. Cover with a tea towel so the phyllo sheets don’t dry out.

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PHOTO: Kari Rain Operations manager/tour guide Timothy Sislo, in the Escape Room

PHOTO: Timothy Sislo Waiting area, mural and signs painted by Annyssa Franks

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PHOTO: Kate Mcgill Kate’s dog, Kai, resting in the early stages of building the room

GIRLAUSSIE column with Kylie Campbell-Clarke Kylie Campbell is an Australian writer and photographer exploring the Yukon.

PHOTO: Timothy Sislo Interior of current Escape Game

PHOTO: Timothy Sislo Exterior of the boxcar escape room

PHOTO: Timothy Sislo Owner, Becky Mcgill (right); and friend, Kari Rain (left), posing outside the boxcar

Skagway plays host to a unique venue for their first-ever escape room. At 777 Alaska Street, you will spot an old White Pass train car that hosts the challenging puzzle. The goal of an escape room is to find all of the clues, to advance you and your team, and to solve the puzzle and escape. Becky McGill has been the owner of Beyond Skagway Tours, since 2011, and it quickly became one of the top-rated, small private tour companies in Skagway. “We try to have a training/company-bonding trip at the beginning of each cruise ship season,” said Timothy Sislo, the operations manager. “In 2017, we took our staff up to Dawson City and a group of employees did the escape room, up there, and absolutely loved it. From there, the idea of starting an escape room was on Becky and her daughter Kate’s minds.” In 2018, while on their training trip, they also stopped and did an escape room at the Takhini Hot Springs, near Whitehorse. “This cemented the idea that we would build an escape room,” said Sislo. After completing numerous escape rooms, over the winter, Becky and staff decided to create a storyline that evoked the adventurous spirit of Becky’s mother, Patricia Silvey. So, the goal to escape—Find Patricia’s itinerary! If you find it in under one hour, there are also prizes! “With a storyline created, it was then time to start creating the puzzles and design of the room,” said Sislo. “Ninety percent of the room was designed and built by Becky and [her] family, with only a few pieces being sourced from outside of Skagway.”

TRY TO ESCAPE (IF YOU CAN) Skagway, Alaska Escape Rooms await you …

The escape room was a hit! The storyline for the original room has guests playing Private Investigators (PIs) on the hunt for where young-adult Patricia has disappeared to. Following clues from a single love letter, left behind, the PIs are led to Skagway, Alaska. This is where the clues indicate that she has travelled by railway, farther North in the Yukon, to be with her beloved. It’s up to you and your team to solve the puzzles and find the hidden itinerary, to find out where Patricia has ended up. There is only a limited time to find the itinerary, as the Investigators’ jurisdiction runs out at the Canadian border. This escape game will be running until midsummer, when they will then switch to the new escape-game concept for the remainder of the summer. The new escape game, Snow on the Tracks, has guests playing a captured gang of notorious thieves. While on the train up to Whitehorse, for a trial, an avalanche hits, leaving the train cars teetering on the edge of Dead HorseWithGulch.aneven-bigger avalanche looming, the crew deserts the train, leaving behind a gang of criminals to take the plunge with the rest of the train. “Guests will have to solve the puzzles to break into the safe, get their plunderings and escape the train before it is knocked off the mountainside,” saidSisloSislo.has experience working in escape rooms, as well as in professional theatre, and is working hard to create a more-immersive theatrical and family-friendly experience that all ages can enjoy. With working to build a moreimmersive experience, he is also keeping families, with young children, as well as people with sensitivities, in mind. “There will be a sensory-friendly version of the game, as well, that will have lower lighting and sound effects and a few other small tweaks to the game, to make sure everyone feels comfortable playing,” said Sislo.Skagway, Alaska Escape Rooms is open until the end of September, so don’t miss out! For more information and for bookings, visit askaescapes.com.https://skagwayaln

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Advice: The King of Pentacles encourages you to stay calm and patient during these times of economic difficulty. Cultivate endurance! Treasure and gain knowledge about how your finances work. Seek stable investors. Rash moves are not advised. Large gambles are not advised. Excessive gambling is not advised. Prosperity and wealth are indicated by the card; it may just take a little time and a lot of passion. Yes, passion. The King of Pentacles is not only a king of sound investment, but he is also passionate—not only for love, but also for the world of sensuality. Hence, the red roses on his crown! Ruled by Taurus, this card reminds us to feel the moment, feel your feet on the earth, savour food, fully engage your senses, smell the roses. Nourishing the senses of your body is a good foil against financial stress and anxiety. Notice and savour moments of physical delight. Deal with what is right in front of you, give your overtaxed mind a break. Invest in your passions.Pentacles is the suit of the Earth element: here we find all things physical, including money, gold, wealth, and the fruits of our labours. Pentacles reminds us there is great value in the health of the body: the five points of the star inside the pentacle symbol refer to the hands, feet and head of the outstretched human form. In a rough economy, take good care of your body even if you feel you don’t have the energy! Invest in your health. In the Pentacles suit, we see stories about personal worth being separate from our financial profiles. In other words, there is no shame in being poor. The soul is priceless. And in times when you do have money, things, services or time to give to others, do so. The King of Pentacles invests in others and is generous. Hoarding is not Metaphoricallyadvised.speaking, what creates your armour? In what condition is your armour—polished and ready for battle, creaky and rusted, in need of embellishment? Give it some thought. What makes you feel protected in times of uncertainty and how can you make yourself feel more secure? This does not have to be about investing only money, it could be about having honest and detailed conversations with loved ones about security—theirs and yours.Thiscard reminds us to contemplate our truest, deepest values. What do you value most? How can you invest more in what you value? n column with Aimée Dawn Robinson Aimée is a dancer, writer, visual artist, curator, dance teacher, director and creator who has been living in the Yukon since 2012. Aimée is grateful to live and work on the lands of Kwanlin Dün First Nation, Ta’anKwäch’än Council and Carcross/Tagish First Nation.

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Description: We find The King of Pentacles in a lush environment full of ripe grapevines. The King’s throne is carved stone, ornamented with bull heads. His face is calm. He wears shining armour beneath opulent grape-covered robes, and on his lap rests a single golden pentacle. In one hand he holds a gold scepter. The king processes abundant worldly and spiritual wealth. His crown is embellished with red roses and at his feet is a carpet of vines and blossoms. In the background, we see part of his secure, large castle and kingdom.

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Habit Cycle 10:00 AM Habit Yukon A 50 min indoor cycling (spin) class, drop in or purchase 5-10 class pass. Sun Aug 21 & 28 Yukon Roller Girls Full Contact Scrimmage Practice 5:30 PM Canada Games Centre Yukon (*Must have passed wftda minimum skills to participate in contact drills and scrimmages*) Msg us beforehand if you plan on stopping by! YRG@ Sunyukonrollergirls.caAug21&28

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mSXKZBopmUbNvkSt9https://forms.gle/ Tue Aug 30 Auditions for 2023 JR Can Can Line 5:30 PM Northern Lights School of Dance All dancers must pre-register for the audition online. Tue Aug 30 Auditions for 2023 Can Can Line 7:00 PM Northern Lights School of Dance All dancers must preregister for the audition online. Audition by dancing and in an interview. Elder and Counsellor available Emotional and Spiritual support, free to Indigenous women, girls, 2 spirited in Yukon, Northern BC: Phone, video appointments or in person. Call Toll Free 866 667 6162 or visit www. yawc.ca for info. Tuesdays & Saturdays Counseling Drop-In and Short Term Counselling Service 11:00 AM Canadian Mental Health Association, Yukon Free DropIn counselling every Tuesday 11am - 4pm and Saturday from 11am3pm. Call 668-6429 for Wed Aug 17 & 24 Samurai Brotherhood Men’s Circle: Porcupine Squad 7:00 PM Location TBA After Pre-Registration A weekly, action-focused circle of fire + fellowship for those who identify as male aged 21+. A safe + brave space for men to share their wins and dig deeper into what’s really holding you back, set goals and be held accountable. More info: call/text Michael at 867-332-4722 or email Wedmjvernon@gmail.com.Aug17&24Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 7:30 PM Overeaters Anonymous For more information contact oayukon@gmail. com for more information Wed Aug 17 & 24 Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Classes with Nancy 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery Wedavailabilityregisterwhitehorsekundalini@gmail.comEmailtofor5-classseriesorcheckfortotryadropin.Aug17&24 No Pufﬁn Group (CM) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Wed Aug 17 & 24 Sally & Sisters/ Soeurs 1:00 PM Whitehorse United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal. Thu Aug 18 & 25 Mantra and Relaxation 4:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary This class is about developing awareness of your inner Light through the practices of chanting mantra and deepening relaxation Thu Aug 18 & 25 KDCC Walking with Our Sisters Sewing Group 5:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre. Thu Aug 18 Trauma as Medicine Yukon Retreat 5:00 PM Vista Outdoor Learning Centre A 3 day retreat, learn how to turn trauma into medicine through sacred relationship with Self, Spirit and Mother Earth. Register online. https://bit.ly/3LCwr3h Thu Aug 18 & 25 Family & Friends Support Group 7:00 PM Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) A drop-in support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Call 668-6429 or email programs@ yukon.cmha.ca for more info.

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The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions. This is due to its use of all available weapons. Fists, elbows, knees and shins are all used to attack your opponent. Clinch work is also another defining element of this exciting fighting style Mon Aug 22 & 29 Dragon Boating Drop-In 6:00 PM Schwatka Lake Day Use Area Mon Aug 22 & 29 Go-Gi Jiu Jitsu 7:30 PM Eight Days Martial Arts

This class is very similar to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, only the students typically practice in shorts and a rash guard t-shirt. There is also typically a little more wrestling and leg locks due to the rules in tournaments being less restrictive. Mon Aug 22 & 29 Habit Cycle 7:00 PM A 50 min indoor cycling (spin) class, drop in or purchase 5-10 class pass. Tue Aug 23 & 30 Yoga with Barbara 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Every Tuesday until Sept 13, Pay what you Tuecan Aug 23 & 30 Total Body HIIT 12:15 PM Habit Yukon 30 min lunchtime high intensity interval training. All levels welcome, drop in and first time try it rates available. Tue Aug 23 & 30 Kids BJJ 4:45 & 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Children’s classes are focused on self defense Jiu Jitsu. A typical class starts with a warm up game, stretching, technique/ drilling, then ends with more fun games! These classes are appropriate for kids 4 - 12 years old. Tue Aug 23 & 30 Habit Cycle 5:30 PM A 50 min indoor cycling (spin) class, drop in or purchase 5-10 class pass. Tue Aug 23 & 30 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6:00, 12:05 & 7:30 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Often referred to as the game of human chess, BJJ is a grappling based art that utilizes takedowns, sweeps, joint locks and strangle holds to subdue your opponent or attacker. BJJ emphasizes a lot of drilling and live sparring also known as “rolling”. Tue Aug 23 & 30 Sports Experts 5 KM Fun Run Walk 6:15 PM FH Collins High School Run or walk a 2.5 or 5 Km course on the Millennium Trail. Every Tuesday until the end of September Tue Aug 23 & 30 Learn to Skate Summer 22 7:00 PM Takhini Elementary This program is open to adults of any gender & will teach you all the skating basics you need to play roller derby and/or just have a good ol’ (safe!) time on your quad skates including: balance, stops, transitions, forward & backward skating, hops, jumps & spins!

Thu Aug 18 & 25 AA Polar GroupO/M 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral Join our support group in person or for our zoom room address email Friaapolargroup@gmail.comAug19&26 Yoga wake up flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! Frirootedtreemassage.com/book-onlinehttps://www.Aug19&26 Morning Yoga Stretch 9:00 AM 7th Ray Studio Easing into the day with gentling warming up and stretching. All levels are welcome Register online. Fri Aug 19 & 26 Sally & Sisters/ Soeurs 1:00 PM Whitehorse United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal. Fri Aug 19 & 26 AA Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Looking for support with your relationship with alcohol? Join the AA Whitehorse Group.. Fri Aug 19 & 26 Men’s Support Group for Indigenous men 18 and over CYFN Council Of Yukon First Nations Family Preservation Services is hosting a Snaring & Trapping Workshop as part of its ongoing Support Group for Yukon First Nations and Indigenous men. Register now as space is limited! Sat Aug 20 & 27 Yoga in the Park 10:00 AM Rotary Peace Park Enjoy a Vinyasa Flow in the Sun!! Bhreagh will take you through poses in a mindful and relaxed pace, perfect for all levels of SatYogis!Aug20 & 27 AA Hospital Meeting 7:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Sat Aug 20 & 27 AA Hospital Meeting 7:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Sat Aug 20 & 27 Yoga with Amber 7:15 PM Habit Health and Wellness book online or email habitcommunity@ gmail.com for more info Mon Aug 22 & 29 Drop-In Yoga Mount Lorne Community Centre 7:00 PM By donation all levels welcome Mon Aug 22 & 29 Sally & Sisters/ Soeurs 1:00 PM Whitehorse United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal. Mon Aug 22 & 29 Smart Recovery Addictions Support 6:45 PM Sarah Steele Building Mon Aug 22 & 29 Live And Online Kundalini Yoga 8:00 AM Online Kriya, mudra, and mantra awaken your body and focus the mind. We will follow one sequence until you are able to find yourself in the flow, before moving on. Mon Aug 22 & 29 AA New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Mon Aug 22 & 29 Yoga in the Park 18:00 PM Rotary Peace Park Enjoy a Vinyasa Flow in the Sun!! Bhreagh will take you through poses in a mindful and relaxed pace, perfect for all levels of TueYogis!Aug 23 & 30 Sally & Sisters/ Soeurs 1:00 PM Whitehorse United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal. Tue Aug 23 & 30 Summer Yoga 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Drop-in Yoga, everyone welcome. Call 335-1996 for more info. Tue Aug 23 & 30 Men’s Community Group 5:30 PM Mountainview Church We start with a meal and fellowship, then work through a biblical study, and take time to pray for one another, and for shared requests. Tue Aug 23 & 30 Yoga by Amber 7:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A yoga class that is for all levels and abilities, register Tueonline.Aug 23 & 30 AA UglyDuckling Group (C/M, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral New members always welcome, this is a non smoking group.

Thu Aug 18 & 25 Dragon Boating Drop-In 6:00 & 7:00 PM Schwatka Lake Day Use Area Fri Aug 19 & 26 Gym Buds 7:30 AM Northern Strength Academy a fun, positive, accepting environment where everyone can feel inspired to achieve their goals. Fri Aug 19 & 26 Kids BJJ 5:30 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Children’s classes are focused on self defense Jiu Jitsu. A typical class starts with a warm up game, stretching, technique/ drilling, then ends with more fun games! For kids approximately 4 - 12 years old.

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August 17, 202220 whatsupyukon.com 2022HSY YARDSALE &ONLINE AUCTION This year’s event is a combined onsite Yard Sale and an Online Auction for double the fun, and we need your help to make it epic! YARD SALE Saturday, August 20 • We’re asking our supporters to donate new or near new items for the sale. • You can drop them off at the shelter in our yellow donation boxes outside and we’ll sort through them for set up. • Please no sheets, towels, cracked, broken or dirty items. • A baked goods table would be awesome if you’re up for volunteering goods for that! • We’ll have our BBQ red up for hot dogs and drinks for sale too! AUCTIONONLINE Sunday, August 21 to August 28 • We’re looking for donations from businesses, artists and individuals of practical services like: House cleaning, snow clearing, yard improvement items, construction help & materials, outdoor experiences and adventures, ne dining coupons or noshing or catering, artworks and crafts, appliances and household goodies, jewelry and fashion - all the wonderful goods and services you are willing to donate to make our auction a can’t miss event. • We are asking for yard sale items drop off and auction items commitment by August 2. For more information or a donation form: E:P:hsyofﬁce@humanesocietyyukon.ca(867)633-6019W:humanesocietyyukon.ca VOLUNTEERSNEEDED If you’re on our roster, please reach out & we’ll get you in the swing of things.

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The Best Things in Life are… Rescued! Meet Cyrus! Cyrus is a 1-year-old, athinksblyCyrusmix.husky/shepherdmale,isabub-dudewhoheisstillpuppy.Heis very playful and goofy, he loves to be around people. He would beneﬁt from professional training so he can learn how to express himself politely. With proper guidance, Cyrus will blossom into a wonderful member of the family and will reward you with endless affection and entertainment. Cyrus would do well in a home with mature children, with proper introduction of another dog, we do not know how he is with cats. If you are interested in adopting Cyrus please ﬁll out an online application at humanesocietyyukon. Ifca.you already have a pre-approved application with us within the last year, call 633-6019 to put your application towards him.

FRI - THURS: 6:30 & 8:30 PM, SAT & SUN: 4:30 PM, 96 MINS Dir. Jay Chandrasekhar A love letter to Filipino-Americans, Easter Sunday is based on comedian Jo Koy's life. Chhalla Mud Ke Nahi Aya Malayankunju Marcel The Shell With Shoes On Where the Crawdads Sing Everything, Everywhere All At Once Elvis

LITTLE LIBRARIES In The Yukon The Yukon Literacy Coalition is developing a virtual map of all the little libraries in the Yukon and we need your help! Send in a picture and the address of your favorite little library in informationnameYukon.Includetheyourandcontactifyouwish to be part of a draw to win a $50 gift certiﬁcate to Mac’s Fireweed Bookstore. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Martin, PH: 867 668 6535 E: dave.martin@yukonliteracy.comW:yukonliteracy.comYukonFamilyLiteracyCentre@yukonfamilyliteracycentre informationYukon.Includelittleyourifyouwish Tel: (867) 993-5005 Email: Website:kiac@kiac.cawww.kiac.ca  Feel free to attend with no obligation, any Toastmaster (TM) meeting.  You can attend 3 meetings as a guest while deciding to join.  You can just show up at a meeting before we begin (11:55am). We follow current Covid guidelines per Yukon Government. When: Thursdays at noon till 1 pm Where: Jim Light Park (behind Sport Yukon) Weather pending for August. Cancelled if raining. Questions: herbeeking(at)hotmail.com Actually, great value for the benefit, private public speaking professionals charge hundreds of dollars for courses, TM is much more affordable. Would you like to improve your public speaking skills, build confidence and hone your listening skills? Do you have a fear of PUBLIC SPEAKING? Funded by: Registration and free level assessment before September 9 learnfrench@afy.ca learnfrench.afy.ca FLearn Wrench ithaYukonTwist Autumn Session Starting September 19

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Location: Downtown/Takhini Elementary Learning Tree Early Years Centre An aﬀordable, quality, licensed childcare program When: Monday to Friday 7:30am-5:15pm Ages: 18 months - 5 years of age Cost: Tuition fees as follows: Toddler: $160/month, Preschool: $150/month Emily Howard at 393-2824 ext 206 or eypd@bgcyukon.com

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FRI - THURS: 5:30 & 8 PM, 126 MINS Dir. David Leitch The end of the line is only the beginning in a wild, non-stop thrill ride through modern-day Japan.

Klondike Institute of Art and Culture Dawson City, YT DAWSON CITY Summer Concert Series Every Friday at noon at the Gazebo & 8pm at Dënäkär Zho / KIAC Tickets & more info: kiac. eventbrite.ca Haviah Mighty Thurs Sept 1 at 8pm at Dënäkär Zho / KIAC Tickets on sale now at kiac.eventbrite.ca Mentorship Exhibition at Conﬂuence Gallery at SOVA (Queen & 2nd) Gallery Hours: Wed-Sat 1-4pm Aug 6-27th

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DAWSON CITY Tue - Thur St Paul’s Anglican Church Evening Prayer 4:00 PM St Paul’s Anglican Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live) Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 4pm Yukon Time for Evening TuePrayer.-Thu Saint Mary’s Weekday Mass 5:00 PM Saint Mary’s Catholic Church Join Father Emanuel for weekday mass Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Wed Aug 17 & 24 Lane Swim And Parent And Tot 7:00 AM Dawson City Swimming Pool Wed Aug 17 & 24 Public Swim 1:30 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool Wed Aug 24 Direct Aid - Dawson 11:00 AM Dawson City, YT Queer Yukon is providing care packages for 2SLGBTQIA+ folk in Dawson experiencing housing insecurity in need of emergency support! For details contact: youkali@queeryukon.com https://bit. Wedly/3Q60VN7Aug17 & 24 Kids Summer Art Camps Ages 6-9 Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Please Pre-Register To Participate! Hands-on activities, games, crafts, snacks, and all things ART. Camp runs WednesdayThursday-Friday, 1-4pm. Wed Aug 17 & 24 55+ Virtual Fitness Class 2:00 PM Art & Margaret Fry Rec Centre A 6-week strength class for Dawsonites over Zoom Call 993-7400 ext 299 for Zoom link.. Wed Aug 17 & 24 Bannock Tea and Stories 3:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre Wed Aug 17 & 24 Swimfit 5:30 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool Wed Aug 17 & 24 Youth Minor Ball Minto Park Concession Building 5:30 PM Cheer on our local players Grades 4-7 participants will have pre-registered Wed Aug 17 & 24 Lane and Adult Swim 6:30 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool Thu Aug 18 & 25 Lane Swim And Parent And Tot 7:00 AM & 12:00 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool Thu Aug 18 & 25 Nature Walk 2:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre Thu Aug 25 Street Flag Painting - Westmark Fire Lane 2:00 PM Dawson City, YT Dawson is getting its very own Flag street painting! Watch as local artist Owen gives Dawson a ‘glow-up’ by painting a pride walk of our very own. The location will be the Westmark Fire lane! https://bit.ly/3JA6AZA Thu Aug 18 & 25 Public Swim 2:30 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool Thu Aug 18 & 25 Campfire Sessions Campfire Sessions Dawson City Gazebo 5:00 PM FREE Event. Sing-alongs, stories, skits and snacks. An unsupervised and participatory family activity for all ages Thu Aug 18 & 25 Drop-In Tennis with Dave Ezzard 5:00 PM Minto Park Free, all ages, try tennis. Email recreation@cityofdawson.ca for more info. Thu Aug 18 & 25 Lane Swim And Parent And Tot 5:30 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool Thu Aug 18 & 25 Guided Hike Goldensides 6:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre Dress warmly as we will proceed at a leisurely pace with many stops. Hiking boots and binoculars are recommended. 3 Hour Hike / Free event Thu Aug 18 & 25 Adult Drop In Slow-pitch 7:30 PM Minto Park Concession Building Fri Aug 19 & 26 Summer Concert Series Dawson City Gazebo 12:00 PM Summer Concert Series Co-presented by KIAC and the Klondike Visitors Association Fri Aug 19 & 26 Cards & Conversation 12:30 PM Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 Dawson City Free! Drop-In! No registration necessary. Proof of double vaccination required for anyone ages 12+. For more info email recreation@cityofdawson.ca or call 9937400 ext 299. Fri Aug 19 & 26 Aquafit 1:00 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool Fri Aug 19 & 26 Nature Walk 2:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre Fri Aug 19 & 26 Lane Swim And Parent And Tot 2:40 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool Fri Aug 19 & 26 Public Swim 4:00 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool Fri Aug 19 & 26 Pool Games 6:00 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool Fri Aug 19 & 26 Lane Swim And Parent And Tot 7:00 AM Dawson City Swimming Pool Fri Aug 19 & 26 Lane and Adult Swim 7:00 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool Fri Aug 19 & 26 Campfire Program 7:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre Fri Aug 19 & 26 Summer Concert Series Dënäkär Zho & KIAC Ballroom 8:00 PM Summer Concert Series Co-presented by KIAC and the Klondike Visitors Association Fri Aug 19 Keen & Local Boy - Home Recording Workshop and Performance 12:00 PM Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) In the afternoon Home Recording workshop with Keen & Local Boy and evening performances at the KIAC Ballroom. Learn from Yukon artists about how they got started making their own music here in the north! Email alhoun@queeryukon.com for more info. https://bit.ly/3AdMEsx Fri Aug 19 The Rebel Rebels - A Tribute to David Bowie 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel &The Pit This night of music will bring your summer to the next level. A can’t miss tribute to one of the greatest Rocker’s of all time. Fri Aug 26 Pink Night at The Pit - Dawson 8:00 PM Westminster Hotel &The Pit Queer mega hits playing all night long while you cut loose on the historic “microwave” dance floor. Outlandish and flamboyant attire encouraged but not required. https://bit.ly/3zEa6gR Fri Aug 26 Weekend on the Rocks - geology Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre Join us for walks, talks and workshops all about geology. Sat Aug 20 & 27 Free Drop In Art Activities Ages 8-12 Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) 11:00 AM No registration required, just show up! Space is very limited. Sat Aug 20 & 27 Horticultural Exhibition 8:00 AM Dawson City Gazebo the place to see the delicious and impressive stuff that gets grown or made right here in Dawson City! Held on Discovery Days weekend, the Horticultural Exhibition shows off the best that Dawson’s green-thumbs have to offer. Categories expand to more than just gardens too. They include veggies, berries, flowers, baking, preserves, quilting, beading, and Satphotography.Aug20& 27 Under 5 Gym Drop-In 10:00 AM Robert Service School Sat Aug 20 & 27 Hän Ghả Chukėt Träätätsey Artist Market 11:00 AM Dawson City Gazebo Artist Market with original art, craft, and handmade goods made by local artists! Sat Aug 20 & 27 Lane Swim And Parent And Tot 10:00 AM Dawson City Swimming Pool Sat Aug 20 & 27 Guided Hike Grizzly Viewpoint 10:00 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre Join a Tombstone interpreter for a 4 to 5 hour hike up the Grizzly trail to the viewpoint. Dress warmly as the hike will proceed at a leisurely pace with many Satstops.Aug 20 & 27 Free Drop In Art Activities Ages 8-12 11:00 AM Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) No registration required, just show up! Space is very limited. Sat Aug 20 & 27 Public Swim 11:00 AM Dawson City Swimming Pool Sat Aug 20 & 27 Aquafit 12:00 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool Sat Aug 20 Great Klondike International Outhouse Race 1:00 PM Diamond Tooth Gerties A Dawson tradition since the 1970’s, the Great Klondike International Outhouse Race teams of 5 will costume their outhouse as well as themselves and run a course that involves both hilarity and some serious racing! Sun Aug 21 Gaymes Night Dawson 2:00 PM Dawson City Community Garden Featuring games that involve group participation, we invite you to explore the meaning behind the games as we move away from violent and oppression-themed games. https://bit. Satly/3Qux4h5Aug20 & 27 Lane Swim And Parent And Tot 2:00 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool Sat Aug 20 & 27 Public Swim 3:00 PM Dawson City Swimming Pool Sat Aug 20 & 27 AA North Star Group Dawson City 7:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion In person or Videoconference option available Call 867-993-5095 or 867-993-3734 for more information Sat Aug 20 The Rebel Rebels - A Tribute to David Bowie 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel – The Pit This night of music will bring your summer to the next level. A can’t miss tribute to one of the greatest Rocker’s of all Suntime.Aug 21 & 28 Under 5 Gym Drop-In 10:00 AM Robert Service School Sun Aug 21 & 28 Guided Hike North Klondike 10:00 AM Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre Join a Tombstone interpreter for a 2 hour hike along the North Klondike river. Dress warmly as the hike will proceed at a leisurely pace with many stops. Hiking boots and binoculars are Sunrecommended.Aug21&28

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Screen Printing Drop-in with Dan Brown 6:00 PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) Includes: use of screens*, emulsion, and ink! There is a refundable deposit of $20 per screen though participants are welcome to bring their own. Mon Aug 22 & 29 Families Golf Free Mondays Dawson City Golf Course Rentals of clubs and carts are extra. Call 993 2500 for more information. Mon Aug 22 & 29 Tots And Twirls 10:00 AM Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) A free program for kids under 5, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian We will jump, dance, run, roll and play during a variety of fun exercises designed to get those little limbs moving while learning about rhythm and dance! No registration required. just show up! Mon Aug 22 & 29 Youth Minor Ball 5:30 PM Minto Park Concession Building Cheer on our local players Grades 4-7 participants will have pre-registered Mon Aug 22 Queer Night at the Youth Centre - Dawson 6:00 PM Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre For ages 12 to 25 only. A comfy night of LGBTQ2SA discussion on LGBTQ2SA+ identities and what it means to be Queer + movies and food! https://bit. Monly/3QoOtb9Aug22 & 29 Guided Hike Goldensides 6:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre Dress warmly as we will proceed at a leisurely pace with many stops. Hiking boots and binoculars are recommended. 3 Hour Hike / Free event Mon Aug 22 & 29 Young Peoples Talking Circle 7:00 PM Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre Tue Aug 23 & 30 Romp & Run 10:30 AM YOOP Hall Email Jen.Suttis@cdcyukon.ca for more info. Tue Aug 23 Acoustic Jam with Calhoun 6:00 PM Dawson City, YT For ages 12 to 25 only. A comfy night of LGBTQ2SA discussion on LGBTQ2SA+ identities and what it means to be Queer + movies and food! https://bit. Tuely/3p29SviAug23 & 30 Hand Building Pottery Drop-In 6:00 PM KIAC Space is limited to 6 participants, first come first served. Tue Aug 23 & 30 English Conversation Club 7:00 PM YukonU A weekly English Conversation Club for immigrants in Dawson TueCity.Aug 23 & 30 Magic The Gathering 7:00 PM Minto Park Concession Building FREE Event. Format is commander – Bring your own cards / decks Tue Aug 23 & 30 Campfire Program 7:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre FARO Wednesdays Faro Seniors - Games and Walks 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Wednesdays Basketball (Open Court) 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Shoot some hoops, practice your skills on the open court. Call 994-2375 or email recreation@faroyukon. ca for more info. Fridays Family Crafts and Boardgames 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Saturdays Open Gym 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Unstructured activity time where the gymnasium is available to students, families, and/or community members to play pick-up sports. Call 994-2375 or email recreation@faroyukon.ca for more info. Wed Aug 17 & 24 Faro Market 3:00 PM CRIC & Campbell Region Interpretive Centre Discover local arts, crafts, baking and more Thu Aug 18 & 25 Faro Adult Swim 6:00 PM Faro Swimming Pool Sat Aug 20 & 27 Faro Adult Swim 6:00 PM Faro Swimming Pool HAINES JUNCTION Nightly Evening Campfire Talks in Kluane Kathleen Lake Campground 7:00 PM Join a Parks Canada Heritage Presenter for an evening around the campfire to learn more about the park’s wildlife, plants, glaciers and history. Please bring your own mug to enjoy some complimentary tea and hot chocolate. Wed Aug 17 & 24 Dakwakada Haines Junction Farmer’s Market 3:00 PM Haines Junction, Yukon Find them in the Middle of town on the Alaska Highway - Across from WedFrosty’sAug 17 & 24 Village Council meetings 7:00 PM St. Elias Convention Centre Village Council meetings are also held the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. [Remote attendance only] Wed Aug 17 & 24 Boxing Classes Bill Brewster Arena 5:30 PM Reach your fitness goals by joining this boxing program! Participants must complete out a waiver provided. Call 634-2012 or email dgraham@ cafn.ca for more info. https://bit.ly/3mGYALy Thu Aug 18 & 25 Bill Brewster Arena Drop - In Centre 1:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Skate Park, Electric Scooters, Hoverboards, Basketball, Floor Hockey, & Bouncy Castle Fri Aug 19 & 26 HJL Story Time 10:00AM Haines Junction Library Registration is required but the program is still run as a drop in. There is no commitment to come each week. https://bit.ly/3KmBdBC.l Fri Aug 19 Live Dave Haddock 6:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli Reservations are **required** and will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. To reserve tickets, please call the Bakery directly at (867) 634-2867 Dinner starts at 6:15 PM | Music starts at 7:00 PMLake. Sat Aug 20 Kluane Forest Health Guided Hike 10:00 AM St Elias Lake Trail Join a Parks Sat Aug 20 & 27 Mät’àtäna Mǟn Plant Walk 10:00 AM Kathleen Lake Campground Join a Parks Canada Heritage Presenter on a short walk and learn about the diverse flora at Kathleen Canada Heritage Presenter on the St. Elias Lake Trail and learn about forest health in Kluane National Park and Reserve. Bring snacks, water, and comfortable footwear. Credit card payment will be accepted at the trail head. To pay in advance, call (867) 634-7207. the Bakery directly at (867) 634-2867 Dinner starts at 6:15 PM | Music starts at 7:00 PM Fri Aug 26 Live Diyet and Love Soldiers 6:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli Reservations are **required** and will be taken on a firstcome, first-serve basis. To reserve tickets, please call the Bakery directly at (867) 6342867 Dinner starts at 6:15 PM | Music starts at 7:00 PM Sat Aug 20 Live The Midnight Sons 6:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli Reservations are **required** and will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. To reserve tickets, please call Sat Aug 27 Live The Lucky Ones 6:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli Reservations are **required** and will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. To reserve tickets, please call the Bakery directly at (867) 634-2867 Dinner starts at 6:15 PM | Music starts at 7:00 PM Sun Aug 21 & 28 Kluane - Music In The Park 11:00 AM Kathleen Lake Campground Join us for one of the oldest northern traditions – singing songs around a cozy campfire. Please bring your own mug to enjoy some complimentary coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Sun Aug 21 & 28 Evening Campfire Talks in Kluane Kathleen Lake Campground 7:00 PM Join a Parks Canada Heritage Presenter for an evening around the campfire to learn more about the park’s wildlife, plants, glaciers and history. Please bring your own mug to enjoy some complimentary tea and hot chocolate. Mon Aug 22 Flea Market Haines Junction, Yukon 6:30 PM No registrations required, market set up available first come first served. Bring your own tablechair , Trailer, Pop the Trunk of your car, we have parking access! https://bit.ly/3IlN0zs Mon Aug 22 Flea Market 6:30 PM Haines Junction, Yukon No registrations required, market set up available first come first served. Bring your own tablechair , Trailer, Pop the Trunk of your car, we have parking access! Monhttps://bit.ly/3IlN0zsAug22&29

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ATLIN Fridays Atlin Community Library Atlin Community LIbrary 2:00 PM Open two days per week, Fridays and Saturdays, covid protocols apply. Sundays St. Martins Anglican Church Sunday Service 10:00 AM St. Martins Anglican Church 10:00 AM Everyone is Tuesdayswelcome. Craft Dinner 5:00 PM Atlin Mountain Inn Craft and eat with good company, special meal discounts for crafters. Finish an old craft or start something new! Tuesdays 5 Mile Group (OM) 7:30 PM Tutan Hit building Next to Centre for Culture Call 1-250-651-7900 Ext. 315 Sat Aug 20 The Compassion Pills 7:30 PM Atlin BC Globe Theatre Local band performs original alternative folk blues music, tickets in advance or at door. https://bit.ly/3zL2lpB Mon Aug 22 Presentation - The Ongoing & Relentless Nakba 7:00 PM Atlin BC Globe Theatre The Palestinian Catastrophe of 1948 to Today - A photographic portrayal by Skip Schiel. Entry by Donation - Coffee/Tea Service Available by Donation https://bit.ly/3bLqAMi YUKON COMMUNITIES: Wednesdays Yukon Unity (OM) 3:00 PM Online Yukon Health Centers, Live Video Meeting Beaver Creek, Carcross, Carmacks, Dawson City, Destruction Bay, Faro, Haines Junction, Mayo, Old Crow, Pelly Crossing, Ross River, Teslin, Watson Lake.

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CARCROSS First Sunday of Every Month St. Saviour’s Church Services 2:00 pm St. Saviour Church Mondays867-668-3129Light Walkers Group (OM) 5:00 PM Fire Hall meeting room 1137 Austin St. Wed Aug 17 & 24 Elder’s Swim 8:00 AM Carcross Swimming Pool Wed Aug 17 & 24 Lane Swim Carcross Swimming Pool 9:00 AM Wed Aug 17 & 24 Carcross Public Swim 1:15 PM Carcross Swimming Pool Monday To Thursday 1:15 pm -3:45 Everyone welcome Wed Aug 17 & 24 Outdoor Pickleball Summer Fun 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community ThuSchoolAug 18 & 25 Elder’s Swim 8:00 AM Carcross Swimming Pool Fri Aug 26 Seasonal Round Carving Panel 3:00 PM Haa Shagóon Hídi (Our Ancestors House) Carcross/Tagish Learning Centre To celebrate together in ceremony five years of Haa Shagoon Hidi with the unveiling of our seasonal round carving panel by Dean Boucher, Keith Wolfe Smarch, Thomas Fawcett and Violet Gatensby. This event will be followed by an elders celebration dinner and dance in the Grand Hall. Fri Aug 19 & 26 Lane Swim 9:00 AM Carcross Swimming Pool Fri Aug 19 & 26 Outdoor Pickleball Summer Fun 9:00 AM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Sun Aug 21 & 28 Carcross Public Swim 3:00 PM Carcross Swimming Pool Everyone SunwelcomeAug 21 & 28 Elder’s Swim Carcross Swimming Pool 8:00 AM Sun Aug 21 & 28 Lane Swim Carcross Swimming Pool 9:00 PM Mon Aug 22 & 29 Carcross Rock Wall 8:00 AM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Mon Aug 22 & 29 Lane Swim 9:00 AM Carcross Swimming Pool Mon Aug 22 & 29 Elder’s Swim 8:00 AM Carcross Swimming Pool Tue Aug 23 & 30 Community Beach Volleyball 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Come out to the courts behind the school. Family friendly, all inclusive! CARMACKS Wed Aug 17 & 24 Outdoor Pickleball Summer Fun 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community ThuSchoolAug 18 & 25 Carmacks Open Gym 5:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Thu Aug 18 & 25 Kids T-Ball 6:30 PM Tantalus School Diamond – Every Thursday 12 weeks, for more info call 332-1517 Fri Aug 19 & 26 CTJS Floor Hockey 5:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Kids & Youth Floor Hockey (5-7PM) and Adult Floor Hockey Fri(7-9PM)Aug19 & 26 Outdoor Pickleball Summer Fun 9:00 AM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Fri Aug 26 2022 Carmacks Slo-Pitch Tourney Carmacks Recreation Centre Hosted at LSCFN Ball Diamond, Teams: 5 Men & 5 Women, Home Run Derby, Round Robin + Playoffs. To register call 332-1517 by August 20. https://bit.ly/3S69Mji Sat Aug 20 & 27 Drop In Pickleball 3:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Mon Aug 21 & 29 Drop-in Basketball & Soccer 5:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 5-12 (5-7PM) and Ages 13 to adult (7Mon9PM)Aug 21 & 29 Carmacks Spikerz Volleyball 6:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Indoors at the VOC - Rec Center until the outdoor courts at Merv Tew Park & Tantalus School are ready! https://bit. Tuely/3Ot7cSvAug22 & 30 Community Beach Volleyball 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Come out to the courts behind the school. Family friendly, all inclusive!

Thu Aug 18 & 25 Tagish Local Advisory Council Meeting Tagish Community Centre 7:00 PM Sun Aug 21 Tagish Monthly Pancake Breakfast 9:30 AM Tagish Community Centre

23August 17, 2022 whatsupyukon.com 334-5688 for more info. Tue Aug 23 & 30 Bill Brewster Arena Drop - In Centre 1:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Skate Park, Electric Scooters, Hoverboards, Basketball, Floor Hockey, & Bouncy Castle MARSH LAKE Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays Jackalope Open for drinks and snacks 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Thursdays North of 60 Seniors Coffee and Chat 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Thursdays Shuffleboard Marsh Lake Community Centre 6:00 PM Saturdays Knitting Circle 11:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Everyone wielding a hook, needle or pin is welcome. Saturdays Pickleball Outside Marsh Lake Community Centre 12:30 PM Saturdays Family Playtime and Open Gym 3:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

TAGISH Wed Aug 17 & 24 Yukon Learn at Tagish Library 1:00 PM Tagish Community LIbrary Targeted literacy programming by Yukon Learn at the Tagish Library. What’s Up Yukon, discover whats happening around the Yukon. Wed Aug 17 & 24 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community LIbrary Tagish Library is an active and bright addition to our community. What’s Up Yukon, discover whats happening around the Yukon Wed Aug 17 & 24 Coffee And Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Thu Aug 18 & 25 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community LIbrary Tagish Library is an active and bright addition to our community. What’s Up Yukon, discover whats happening around the Yukon Thu Aug 18 & 25 Carpet Bowling 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre

Thu Aug 18 & 25 Warriors of the Water 5:30 PM Teslin Recreation Centre Meet at the FriMarinaAug 19 Slo-Pitch Tourney Teslin Lake Recreation Complex Super fun season finisher, Slo-Pitch Tourney. Max 8 teams, min 3 females per team. To register call 390-2530 or email admin@teslin.ca https://bit.ly/3zXljL1 Fri Aug 19 & 26 Basketball Drop-in Teslin Lake Recreation Complex 7:00 PM Sat Aug 20 Cook Shack Sessions 6:30 PM Teslin Lake Campground Free family friendly acoustic music and visual art. Art event in afternoon concert in the evening Sat Aug 27 Teslin Hikes – Upper Microwave 11:00 AM Teslin Recreation Centre Mon Aug 22 & 29 Paintball 10:00 AM Teslin Recreation Centre Sign up by July 21 call Tue390-2530Aug23 & 30 Outdoor Archery 5:30 PM Teslin Recreation Centre Tue Aug 23 & 30 Adult Baseball Night 7:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre Meet at diamonds WATSON LAKE Sundays St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Mon – Fri Kids Program 9:00 AM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Drop your kids off for some fun programming at the Watson Lake Rec Centre, daily activities include sports –basketball, baseball, frisbee, archery, plus some themed days such as superhero day! Thu Aug 18 Liard First Nation Lunch & Learn 12:00 PM Upper Liard Community Hall LFN members are welcome to join in for a healthy lunch and presentation by Public & Mental Health Two Mile every Tuesday and Thursday.Lunch is served through the noon hour with presentations start at 1 pm. https:// Satbit.ly/3QcBkT3Aug20&27 Queer Community Garden Wye Lake Park Join us in some fun garden based activities such as; sowing, digging, watering, harvesting, and tasting some peas! Email austria@queeryukon.com for more info. Sathttps://bit.ly/3ILCP7vAug20&27Baptiste Power Yoga 7:00 PM Fees apply. A muscle-shaping and mindsculpting workout, work at your own level and ability, set to electronic music. Sat Aug 27 Painting with Pride Watson Lake 12:00 PM Northern Lights Centre Hang out while we provide snacks and painting materials, anyone is welcome to enjoy the celebration and paint along with us! For more information contact: Sunhttps://bit.ly/3QsN9Ekaustria@queeryukon.comAug21&28 Sunday Nite Volleyball 11:00 AM Watson Lake Secondary School Sun Aug 28 Yukon African Music Festival 4:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Live music, presentations, workshops, DJ music demo fun for the kids drumming dancing For more information email Leonard Boniface MonTheTeliya@gmail.comAug22&29Kids & Youth Softball 5:30 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Age 7+ Free, we also have some gloves and helmets that can be used. Tue Aug 23 & 30 Pickleball & Badminton Watson Lake Secondary School 7:00 PM Tue Aug 23 & 30 Liard First Nation Lunch & Learn 12:00 PM Upper Liard Community Hall LFN members are welcome to join in for a healthy lunch and presentation by Public & Mental Health Two Mile every Tuesday and Thursday.Lunch

is served through the noon hour with presentations start at 1 pm. https:// bit.ly/3QcBkT3 COMMUNITY EVENTS... cont’d United Way Breakfast Provided In Partnership with Bridges Café This year’s theme: Why I Give We acknowledge that this event is being held on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 | 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre Adults $15 | Seniors $10 | Kids $5 All proceeds go to United Way Yukon’s Community Investment Fund. Yukon’s Events Magazine since 2005 Follow us... WHATSUPYUKON.COM How’s Your Pitch? Email our Editor at: editor@whatsupyukon.com We’re looking for Creative Writers Who Love Music Interested? Pitch us your ideas WHYUKONTSUP All Northern. All Fun.

MAYO Weekdays Lunchtime Lengths 12:00 PM Mayo Recreation Centre Weekdays Mayo Mornings Parent and Tot Time 10:00 AM Mayo Recreation Centre Mondays Video Yoga Classes 5:15 PM Mayo Curling Arena Yoga Videos are used for leading each class. Bring your own Yoga mat or borrow ours. Drop-ins are welcome. For more info call 996-2043 8979962043 Mondays Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Tuesdays Drop-in Art Night 7:00 PM Mayo Curling Lounge If you can bring a photo that you would like to work from that would be great. No experience necessary. Sundays St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Sundays Communion Service St. Mary with St. Mark Anglican Church 11:00 AM where village members come together to worship and offer service to their community and the world. Thu Aug 18 A Community Music Jam 7:00 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Held in the Curling Lounge Bring your instrument and jam. No experience necessary. Call barb 996-2508 MOUNT LORNE

Thu Aug 18 & 25 Parents and Tots Playtime Group 1:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre Thu Aug 18 & 25 Mt. Lorne Community Market Mount Lorne Community Centre 4:30 PM Come out and connect with local growers and artisans, shop for fresh produce, homemade goods, and much more!

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Sundays St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381 Wednesdays Parent and Tots 4:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Call 966-3015 for more info. Wed Aug 17 & 24 Adult Card Game Night 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre Wed Aug 17 & 24 Slo-Pitch Baseball 7:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre Wed Aug 17 & 24 Stroller Walks 10:00 AM Kih MonTsalAug 22 & 29 Hike Or Bike 1:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre Mon Aug 22 & 29 Slo-Pitch Baseball 7:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre Mon Aug 22 & 29 Hike Or Bike 1:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre Mon Aug 22 & 29 Men’s Night At The Rec Centre 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre &Old Crow Community Centre Mon Aug 22 & 29 Slo-Pitch Baseball 7:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre Tue Aug 23 & 30 Kids Gym 3:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre Tue Aug 23 & 30 Adult Sewing 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre Tue Aug 23 & 30 Youth Gym 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre SKAGWAY Wednesdays Women’s Morning Worship 7:00 AM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway All are welcome. Part of the Alaska Presbytery and the PC U.S.A. Wednesdays Windy Valley Babies 10:30 AM Skagway Public Library Stories, Songs, and Fun with Ms. Anna! Designed for ages 0-3. Fridays Skagway Teen Night 6:30 PM Skagway Public Library Sundays Sunday School 4:00 PM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway Sundays Sunday Worship 10:00 AM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway Thu Aug 18 Seth & Sara 7:00 PM Red Onion FriSaloonAug 19 The Original Red Onion Drag Show 8:00 PM Red Onion Saloon The famed Red Onion Drag Show is back! This annual event is one of the most fun nights of the year as well as a fundraiser for a very worthy local cause. Sat Aug 20 Garden City Market 3:00 PM Skagway Brewing Company talented local artisans sharing their creative wares. Find handcrafted jewelry, paintings, organic and wild harvested products, plants, some produce, candles, soap, fabric and wearable arts, baked goods, Made in Skagway members, and much more. Sat Aug 20 SAC Maggio Scholarship Fundraiser 4:00 PM Dedman Stage Skagway Arts Council presents an afternoon of music, food, beer/wine, vendors and fun for the whole family.

TESLIN Wed Aug 17 & 24 Pickleball 7:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre Wed Aug 24 Mature Golf 9 & Dine 9:30 AM Teslin Recreation Centre. Sign up and meet at the Village of Teslin office Thu Aug 18 & 25 Youth Baseball 3:15 PM Teslin Recreation Centre At the baseball diamonds

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An old poem states “Great fleas have little fleas upon their backs to bite ‘em, and little fleas have lesser fleas, and so ad infinitum” (from Jonathan Swift’s poem Great Fleas Have Little Fleas Upon Their Backs, circa 1700s). I have used this reference in a number of my columns, but his lines apparently need explanation. It is loosely talking about “carrying capacity.”

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A simple way to explain this is that an area of land that includes habitat like water, or sources of food and places where animals seek shelter will support specific animals or birds. Because that parcel of land would support a grouse, does not mean the same parcel would support a different population of birds. Cottontail rabbits, (a “great ﬂea” example) … In a year, a female cottontail may give birth to a dozen young. If there is a good crop of grass, dandelions, etc., the cottontail population will flourish. Now let’s add a high population of coyotes (“lesser fleas”) and the rabbit population is going to have a sharp decline. Now let’s add mange, or some other bad disease, to the coyote population and we will have fewer predators to keep the rabbits below an excessive carrying capacity for available food. Consequently, the rabbits eat themselves out of available food for their high numbers, and you end up with a die-off. In short, lose the rabbit population and you cut down the food source for the coyote, and that affects the proper carrying capacity for the coyote. The moose population must have sufficient food, shelter and water to carry a specific number of moose. Take away one, and you could have a disaster. In short, you don’t need another animal to affect the moose population; just the loss of one of the essential three needs: food, shelter or water. Just cut down the trees and scarify the land. Moose live on young poplar and aspen branches, Drain a wetland where (moose rely on the aquatic plants that grow in wetlands) and you will reduce the available food and consequently reduce the number of moose in a given specific area. Let’s flip the coin over. Have a good amount of food but an exceptionally high number of moose. Now we have over grazing (not enough food for the high numbers of moose) and few predators to keep those numbers down. We have a disaster. Weather conditions … As one can see, wildlife management is a complicated science. Now let’s add the weather condition. If we have a dry spring, wetlands will dry up, and right now this is a major problem with wetlands in western North America. Consequently, the waterfowl population is declining. Water, of course, is essential both for animals as well as as for waterfowl. Reduce available water and you reduce mammal populations. Extreme cold winters will freeze many small creeks and that can be a disaster for animals. Animals then rely on snow for water intake. It takes more energy to melt snow down, which solves thirst problems. For example, fill a glass with snow and let it melt down to water and you will understand this point. We cut down trees for lumber and replace them with pole tree plants that do little good for animals. When was the last time the Yukon industry planted cedar, aspen or poplar trees for wildlife? The importance of water … Clean, non-toxic water is not only important to fish and wildlife, it is essential. Many lakes, rivers and creeks are becoming toxic due to industrial runoff, and broken hillsides as a result of off-road vehicles chewing away ruts to allow water to carry dirt into water sources. Plants need sunlight, but over time the runoff of toxic chemicals and dirt discolour the water and restrict the necessary sunlight for plant growth. Plant life in streams and lakes will die off and decay. Come winter and the freezeover of ice, plants can no longer give off needed oxygen, as the process will result in a lack of oxygen and, consequently, the fish will die. The future of wildlife management … It is clear that the future management of all species of wildlife should be managed by professional and experienced wildlife managers. When we get down to the basics of life—man or beast; cottontail rabbit or elephant— there is a need for a specific quality of habitat for the health and welfare of every species on this planet. Remember, science is an exact knowledge and that will determine life on this “small pebble of sand” in our universe. I will end with an ancient Chinese saying: “May you live in interesting times” (origin unknown). I have used this before and it is most fitting for this column. I think you will agree that we live in an interesting time n Murray Martin Murray Martin is a former Ontario conservation oﬃcer and a long-standing member of The Outdoor Writers of Canada.

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I started training Sadie on the paddle board while the lakes were still frozen, putting lots of treats on the board so she was excited and wanted to stand on it. Once she associated the board with reward, I moved it onto a folded up duvet so it was unsteady. I would stand there on the board, with her, rocking it from side to side and back and forth while rewarding her for staying on. Then we moved into the backyard, which had some very large puddles. She was still happy to stand or sit on the board while I fed her treats and I took her to Long Lake, in May, to go out on the water, and she did great!

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Since its creation, the Victoria Gold/NND CBA Scholarship Program has provided over 135 scholarships to FNNND citizens for a total disbursement over $130,000. “I would tell other FNNND citizens to follow their dreams and step out of their comfort zones to try something new,” continues Maggie. “Learn, explore and ﬁnd your passion.” First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun citizen and Victoria Gold/NND CBA Scholarship Program recipient Maggie Wallingham-Schultz who is pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Calgary.

As part of the Comprehensive Cooperation and Beneﬁts Agreement (CBA), signed by Victoria Gold and the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun (FNNND) in October 2011, a scholarship program was established in 2012 and is mutually implemented to help support FNNND citizens attending full-time university, college or trades and technical courses. This initiative, the Victoria Gold/NND CBA Scholarship Program, accepts applications twice a year; in August for the Fall school semester and in November for the Winter school semester.

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The Eagle Gold Mine is situated within Victoria Gold’s 100 per cent-owned Dublin Gulch Property located approximately 375 kilometres north of Whitehorse and 85 kilometres north, northeast of the Village of Mayo, within the traditional territory of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun (FNNND). The company employs over 500 workers and contractors; half of which are Yukoners At Work and many are FNNND citizens.

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