What's Up Yukon, October 19, 2022

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN AT THE GUILD

The Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein will be running at Whitehorse’s Guild Hall from October 26–November 12

The Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, based on the book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, with music and lyrics by Mel Brooks, is coming to Whitehorse. The play will run at the Guild Hall from October 26 through Novem ber 12. The show features original direction and choreography by Susan Stroman and is directed by Brian Fidler, with musical direc tion by Scott Maynard, and chor eography by Allyn Walton.

“Young Frankenstein, the musical, is a hilarious stage ver sion of the popular Mel Brooks film from the seventies,” said Maynard. “The music is dense, intense, of the very highest stan dard, and there’s a lot of it.”

According to Maynard, the music came first in the rehearsal process, before any of the chor eography or blocking. Part of May nard’s job is to teach the music to the actors, but he also helps them build the stamina in their voices, as they’ll need to get through three months of rehearsal and then the show itself.

“We do a comprehensive vocal warm-up at the start of every rehearsal,” said Maynard. “The actors have had access to re hearsal tracks and a recording of the Broadway show, to help them learn as much as possible on their own, and I’ve also prepared some extra rehearsal tracks to help with some of the denser harmon

ies. We’ve changed the key of a couple of tunes, too, to better suit the voice of the person sing ing it.”

Another aspect of the show that started early was the set de sign, according to Fidler. By the time the cast were doing rehears als, they were in a good spot with the music, and the bones of the set were already put together.

“Conversations between my self, the director, with all of the design teams—costumes, props, lights and sound—also began early and helped shape the direction of the production from day one,” Fidler said. “We began with the idea for Young Frankenstein by creating the look of a black-andwhite movie on the stage. This concept presented the design team with many challenges that have helped shape the show. While we are not going as far as having all of our performers in cakey-white makeup, this idea of a black-and-white film onstage

has been a wonderful challenge for all of the design team.”

The cast for this show is a large one for the Guild, with 14 people, including the ensemble, taking part in the production, according to Guild producer Odile Nelson. Nelson also speaks to the talents of the crew in transforming the space into what attendees will see later this month and next.

“The set is super inventive and multipurpose,” said Nelson. “Because of Guild’s small space, Brian and [the] set designer, Don ald Watt; and head carpenter Al Loewen, have been very invent ive in creating the many differ ent locations for this Broadway musical.”

It’s not just the look of the show that is creative, though. For the audio components, which heavily lean on sound effects, Maynard was dead set on having as much as possible performed live, so the production brought on

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PHOTOS: courtesy of The Guild Hall

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p Brian Fidler (director), during rehearsals for Young Frankenstein

Andy Slade as accompanist.

“The score is quite challenging, even for someone of Andy’s cali bre,” admitted Maynard. “I have also had to hack my way through the piano parts, to be able to ac company the singers and help with the choreo process. There are also a lot of sound effects, and we’ve brought on Hannah Mazurek to take care of this. Almost all of the sound effects will be performed live, as part of the show.”

Because of all the complex components of the stage show, the production was quite a feat to put together, and one that the cast and crew are excited to debut to live audiences, especial ly without having to worry about Covid restrictions that would have impacted the show not long ago.

“The show is very funny, and the music is excellent. The cast and the production team are very talented and have been work ing hard to bring this show to the audience,” said Maynard. “The music is not easy and there’s a lot of it. I’ve been joking that it uses all the notes, sometimes at the same time. There are so many moving parts, with props, cos tumes, lights, the set, etc., and knitting this all together is a chal lenge—but we have a very talent ed group of people working both on and behind the stage, to pull it together.”

Though the team at the Guild is looking ahead to the rest of their season, most of their excitement right now is focussed on this pro duction and what it will bring back to the theatre.

“I’m excited for audiences to

see Young Frankenstein,” said Fidler. “And then, following that, I’m pretty thrilled about the rest of the Guild Hall season and our return to larger cast sizes. Our next two productions, The Wolves and Ripcord, feature a very-young cast and an older cast, respect ively. Most of all I’m excited to see larger crowds, familiar faces and new audience members back in the Guild Hall this year!”

Young Frankenstein will run at the Guild Hall from October 26 through November 12. To learn more about the show and to find tickets, visit www.guildhall.ca/ index.php. n

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JINBUKAN KOBUDO

Elizabeth Schalko Red Seal Hairstylist and Skills Competence Canada NTC member

Age: 28

Business: Elizabeth Schalko Hair

What motivated you to get into this trade?

When I was 14, I worked at a salon booking appointments and cleaning. They asked if I would be interested in an apprenticeship for hairdressing. I hadn’t realized there was an option to learn a trade while still earning a wage. Learning hands-on has always worked best for me, and things took off from there.

What is the best part of be ing in your trade?

The best part of my trade is providing self-care for clients, and the connections I get to make with people.

What does a regular day look like for you in your job?

A regular day, as a hairstylist, can look like touching up a cut for someone before an import ant day, or giving someone a huge transformation to make them feel brand new. Sometimes it can also just be a maintenance appoint ment and catching up with a longtime client who has become a friend!

If someone was looking at getting a job in the trades, what piece of advice would you give them?

The advice I would give is to find a supportive place to appren tice that gives you lots of oppor tunity to learn. You should also really pay attention to the ergo nomics of your trade so you can

Elizabeth Schalko

take care of your body and con tinue to do your trade for as long as you want.

Is there something about your trade you think not many people know?

I think a lot of people might not know how many different factors go into colouring your hair, such as pre-existing colour/treatments, goals, hard/soft water, texture.

How long did it take you to reach the certification you have now, and do you have plans for any further education?

It took me just over three

years to complete my red seal, but I take multiple online or inperson classes, per year, to keep up-to-date with new trends and techniques.

Where do you see your ca reer in 5, 10 or 15 years?

Hopefully, within years, I will be able to take on apprentices and help them learn the trade how I did! n

PHOTOS: Riley Olsen

YUKON DOGS—A CHILDREN’S BOOK

Yukon Dogs: Phil Finds a Friend is a children’s book aimed for children two to five years old

It tells the story of a Yukon dog, Phil, who goes on an adventure around the Yukon, to find a friend. He meets a lot of animals along the way in the beautiful Yukon scenery, but none of them can or will be his friend.

Why did I decide to write a children’s book?

Last year, my husband and I de cided we’d try for a baby. As soon as we started trying for a baby, I realized I wanted to write a book that I could read to them. And so, I started storyboarding my book.

I knew I wanted it to be about my Yukon rescue dogs, Phil and Charlie.

I knew I wanted it to take place in the Yukon.

I knew I wanted it to be colour ful and fun.

So what kind of story could I write that would send dogs around the Yukon? The story evolved into Phil finding a friend in the Yukon.

Being told “you’re not good enough,” and loss

As I started drawing my charac ters, Phil and Char

addition to the book, stickers are also available, with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to local Yukon animal charities

lie, I was reminded of my youth. I used to love drawing and art, but my high-school art teacher told me I had no skill. And you know what?

I believed her. So I stopped doing art. I’ve always been creative but thought I was never good enough for “real” art. I’ve written stories and, once again, in high school, was told by my English teacher that I wasn’t very good. My writing style was too personal. Too upfront. So I just stopped—for so many years.

It took me a long time to begin writing again (well into my twen ties), and people began telling me my stories were incredible and I should write them down. So I did.

I started writing my own blog, thinking that the words just went into the universe and that perhaps some blank faces would read them. Maybe not. But I started receiving comments and messages telling me how much my story inspired them, helped them, made them laugh. Not everything was always posi tive. To be honest, most comments were negative.

So when I started drawing my characters, I would look at them so analytically. I would think to my self, Wow, this is bad. People will think this is bad. Why am I doing this? At first I thought this would be something just for me and my future baby. Maybe no baby, who knows.

Then suddenly I was pregnant! I felt this need to quickly get this book done.

Trying to figure out how to make

my drawings look better, I realized I needed to digitize them. I realized I needed an iPad with its fancy iPad pen. And it changed the game! I read online how to make 2D drawings more three-dimensional, as well as adding in layers.

Self-teaching myself, I started drawing the different pages to my storyboard … Then I lost the baby. I stopped draw ing. What was the point?

A Yukon book well-loved

It took some time, but even tually I started drawing my book again—until finally it was done. And guess what? I was pregnant again!

I decided to trial the book and see if there was any interest. Worst case, I would be out a bit of money if they didn’t sell. I or dered 100 copies of the book and, quickly, people were buying them, including Mac’s Fireweed Books.

People were telling me how much they enjoyed the story and asked who did my artwork. It has given me validation that I don’t need to be a perfect artist but to tell a good story in a colourful and fun way.

Although this book won’t make me any money, I love being able to share this story with everyone.

Campbell-Clarke’s new book will be available at local stores like Mac’s Fireweed Books and at upcoming craft markets during the autumn and winter months

My story explores areas near Whitehorse, Watson Lake, Haines Junction, Keno City and Carcross, and it includes animals such as bears, caribou and lynx. The book is available for direct purchase by emailing kylie@campbell-clarke. com and at Mac’s Fireweed Books. Yukon Dogs: Phil Finds a Friend will also be available at all of the local craft markets this fall and winter. n

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Regular brake fluid changes ensure that a car’s braking system operates safely and effectively. Modern braking systems use brake fluid to transfer the application of the brake pedal down to the front and rear brakes, to bring the vehicle to a stop.

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Most manufacturers recommend brake fluid changes every 2 years, regardless of kilometres travelled, but it may need to be changed more frequently if the vehicle is operated under abnormal conditions.

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ART SHOWS

Until Oct 28 Posters from the Yukon Archives Collection Arts Underground Held in The Hougen Heritage Gallery Exhibit displays thirty reproductions of posters from the holdings of the Yukon Archives.

Until Oct 29 Our Relations by Dennis Shorty Arts Underground Exhibition shows a new body of work that took about 12 months to complete. It is of carved soapstone sculptures mixed with moose and caribou antler and copper.

Until Oct 29 Snow Bear: Grief and Second Chances by Lantha Greer Arts Underground Exhibit centres around the 2022 short film of the same title. Snow Bear deals with loss and grief from the perspective of a child.

Until Oct 31 Immigration in Texture by Maya Rosenberg Yukon Artists at Work An exploration of the immigrant expérience through paintings, by Maya Rosenberg.

Until Nov 5 Arctic Highways Yukon Arts Centre Across the Arctic landscape, culture and art has travelled effortlessly along with the movement of the wind, the sun and our reindeer herds, creating a network of Arctic Highways.

Until Nov 5 Dintth’in: Fire Starter by Kaylyn Baker Yukon Arts Centre Held in the main gallery An incredible collection of beadwork by Kaylyn Baker and fashion spans all four seasons sharing stories and memories from the land.

LIVE MUSIC

Wed Oct 19 Whitewater Wednesday Night Jam 7:00 PM The Local Bar a open mic kinda show and all you have to do is bring in your instrument, find Jack and/or Peggy and we’ll set you up! No need to be shy.

Wed Oct 19 VVinyl VVednesdays

7:00 PM Lefty’s Well Every Wednesday a local record junkie will be showcasing their collections for you, and maybe sometimes trade or buy.

Thu Oct 20 Live Music Thursdays 7:00 PM 98 Hotel

Thu Oct 20 Live DJs - Thursday Throwdown 9:00 PM The Local Bar

Fri Oct 21 The Compassion Pills with Elijah Bekk and The Half Cuts 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well https://bit. ly/3e8U5J8

Sat Oct 22 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 Oct 22 Rob Dickson Live 7:00 PM Blackbox Theatre Rob Dickson will be performing songs from his new album ‘Portraits’ in the Heart of Riverdale’s Blackbox theatre. https:// bit.ly/3fTEFcc

Sun Oct 23 Jazz on the Wing – Sam Taylor Quartet featuring Terell Stafford 7:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre Cabaret Sam Taylor – saxophone, Terell Stafford – trumpet, Jesse Cahill – drums, John Lee – upright bass https://bit.ly/3g2GpQB

Mon Oct 24 Live Music Mondays at Whiskey Jacks 7:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Patrick Jacobson at Whiskey Jack’s every Monday with a weekly “feature performer” for the last set. https://www.whiskeyjacks.ca/

Mon Oct 24 Steve Slade at Whiskey Jacks 7:00 PM Patrick Jacobson at Whiskey Jack’s every Monday with a weekly “feature performer” for the last set.

GENERAL EVENTS

Wed Oct 19 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 Oct 19 Line Dancing 1:00 PM Golden Age Society

Wed Oct 19 Texas Hold’ Em 6:30

PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254

For signed in members and guests. Bragging rights!

Wed Oct 19 Board Game Night

6:30 PM Polarity Brewing Our old pal Alix came back with a beautifullycurated collection of board and card games. Find a new favourite or play something familiar, from quick 15 minute rounds to epic multi-hour campaigns

Wed Oct 19 Intermediate Bluegrass Jam 7:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 A fun and relaxed jam, medium tempos, bluegrass and related genres (old-time, classic country, etc). Lots of opportunities to take a solo if you want, but not at all required. Email ian.boyce@ northwestel.netfor more info.

Wed Oct 19 Pumpkin Pop-Up

Workshop 700 PM Decora – Cliffside Gardens & Flowers Create your very own Pumpkin Posse Arrangement with friends and future friends. Design and take home for a unique centrepiece to celebrate fall and add to your ghoulish Halloween decor! https://bit.ly/3yilQpk

Thu Oct 20 Public Speaking Training - Toastmasters 12:00

PM Northwestel Building Guests are always welcome. There are many roles to learn at Toastmasters. Practice 2 minute table topics to help you with presentations and speaking in front of people.

Thu Oct 20 Glass Blowing for Beginners II 1:00 PM Lumel Studios & Lumel Glass Back by popular demand – Glass blowing. This beginner’s class will teach you the skills needed to create a one-of-a-kind Christmas Gift.

Thu Oct 20 Hand Building Mugs with Amberley Cook 6:00 PM Arts Underground Learn about handbuilding pottery using slabs and discuss the process of pottery. You will create a uniquely yours vessel. https:// bit.ly/3xZ0Tj9

Wed Oct 19 The Territory 6:00 PM

Yukon Theatre An immersive on-theground look at the tireless fight of the Indigenous Uru-eu-wau-wau people against the encroaching deforestation. https://bit.ly/3RPjllj

Thu Oct 20 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.

Thu Oct 20 Bros 7:30 PM Yukon

Theatre A smart, swoony and heartfelt comedy about finding sex, love and romance amidst the madness. https:// bit.ly/3rQdrpu

Thu Oct 20 Prayer 7:00 PM

Mountainview Church We take some time to connect with one another to praise God and pray for our church, our leadership, our city, and anything else in our hearts.

Thu Oct 20 Nakai (Morning) Training

– Section B 8:00 AM Mount McIntyre

Recreation Centre Morning warm up and learning for performing artists with Nakai Theatre’s Fall Training Cohort. www.nakaitheatre.com/workshops

Fri Oct 21 Seniors Crib 1:00 PM Golden Age Society

Fri Oct 21 Legion TGIF Dinner Night

6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254

Fri Oct 21 Danny Martinello Live 7:00 & 9:00 PM The Boiler Room Lounge One of Canada’s top headliners, so don’t miss out on your chance to see him in action. https://bit. ly/3xZTQa5

Fri Oct 21 Moonage Daydream

8:30 PM Yukon Theatre A cinematic odyssey exploring Bowie’s creative, spiritual and musical journey. From the visionary mind of Brett Morgen. Tickets online or at the door. https:// bit.ly/3eaQ1Ib

Sat Oct 22 Yukon Amateur Radio Association Coffee Discussion Group 8:45 AM A&W Restaurant Hams from outside the Yukon and those are interested are welcome to join us in this casual event.

Sat Oct 22 Klondike Cruisers Cars and Coffee Territorial Auto Parts 10:00 AM Show off your wheels everyone welcome to join and enjoy

Sat Oct 22 Haunts and Holly Craft

Fair 9:30 AM Jack Hulland Elementary School Get started shopping for Christmas early this year, find lots of crafts, wares, baking, art all sourced from local venders.

Sat Oct 22 Hand Building with Slabs with Chris Scherbarth 1:00 PM Arts Underground Project choices include small bowls, serving trays and vases, drinking and pouring vessels, and caddies.

Sat Oct 22 Cribbage - Members 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 Oct 22 Danny Martinello Live 7::30 PM The Boiler Room Lounge

One of Canada’s top headliners, so don’t miss out on your chance to see him in action. https://bit.ly/3xZTQa5

Sat Oct 22 2023 Call for the Cup –

Sourdough Sam Searches 9:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Do you think you have what it takes to be the next Sourdough Sam? Cover charge may apply. https://bit.ly/3ybXU7d

Sun Oct 23 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 Mountainviewwhitehorse.ca/Watch

Sun Oct 23 Seniors Bingo 1:00 PM

Golden Age Society

Sun Oct 23 Secondhand Clothing Bizarre 2:00 PM Whitehorse SeventhDay 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 Oct 23 Sunday Gatherings 3:00 PM The Northern Collective Church

Sun Oct 23 Clothing Room 10:00 AM Whitehorse Church of the Nazarene Free of charge to anyone and everyone

Mon Oct 24 Larrikin Entertainment Ensemble AGM 5:30 PM For more info email larrikinentertainment@ gmail.com

Mon Oct 24 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

Tue Oct 25 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.

Tue Oct 25 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

Tue Oct 25 Chess Club 6:00 PM

Titan Gaming and Collectibles Love Chess? Want to learn? Looking for Competition? Join us!

Tue Oct 25 Woodshop Orientation

6:30 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Training is intended for new Yukonstruct members. Participants will each get hands-on practice with some of the machines.

Tue Oct 25 Metalshop Orientation 6:30 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Training is intended for new Yukonstruct members. Participants will each get hands-on practice with some of the machines.

Tue Oct 25 10 Card Crib 6:30 PM

Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 https:// bit.ly/3oWjB5W

Tue Oct 25 Seniors Bridge 6:30 PM Golden Age Society Yukon Bridge players come join us for competition or fun or both.

Tue Oct 25 EcoBrick Workshop 7:00 PM Yukonstruct Makerspace Repurposed plastics Yukon to learn about Ecobricks. Children are welcome with parents present. Email miaclaire@inclusionyukon.org.

KIDS & FAMILIES

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

LAB Drop-In 12:00 AM Heart Of Riverdale For grades 8+, make beats, write, eat food.

Tuesdays Baby Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Rhymes, music, stories, movement, art & outside time. Ages 6 - 24 months & caregiver, Whitehorse Public Library meeting room. Free drop-in..

Tuesdays Toddler Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Rhymes, music, stories, movement, art & outside time. Ages 2 - 4 yrs. & caregiver, Whitehorse Public Library meeting room. Free drop-in.

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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 Warhammer Wednesdays - Age of Sigmar

5:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Every Wednesday

Thursdays Kill Team Thursdays

5:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe 668-5750

Units can be drawn from both the core book, elite book, Kill team annual and white dwarf.

Fridays

Fridays Standard Format - Magic: 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 Ferocidon

Saturdays Pokemon Saturdays 12:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Call 668-5750 for more info.

Wed Oct 19 Polarettes Preschool/ Family Drop In 11:00 AM Polarettes

Gymnastics Club enjoy the gym as a giant indoor play space. A great place to practice skills or just play and explore! Open gym is for members only.

Wed Oct 19 & Thu Oct 20 Lyle Lyle

Crocodile Yukon Theatre When the Primm family moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and new friends. https://bit.ly/3T50SCu

Sat Oct 22 Whitehorse Public Library Open House 12:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library Contests, prizes, activities and free snacks and refreshments. All ages welcome!

Sat Oct 22 Blackbox Bananas with Claire Ness 1:30 PM The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre A fun, interactive show and dress-up dance party featuring swingin’ country, jazz, and blues music for kids of all ages.

https://bit.ly/3M4twS1

Sat Oct 22 Polarettes Preschool/ Family Drop In 3:00 PM Polarettes

Gymnastics Club enjoy the gym as a giant indoor play space. A great place to practice skills or just play and explore! Open gym is for members only.

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 mood.

Wednesdays 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! https://www. rootedtreemassage.com/bookonline.

Fridays 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

Fridays AA 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 334-7693.you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https://www. rootedtreemassage.com/book-online

Mondays Yoga Wake up Flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help

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.

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

Check out events@whatsupyukon.com

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Get money for purchasing firewood to heat your home.

The Government of Yukon is offering a new rebate for purchasing firewood to heat homes in the Yukon.

Yukon residents buying firewood to heat their home can get $50 for each cord purchased. The firewood rebate provides financial relief from increasing firewood prices.

Get a receipt from your firewood supplier or download and complete the proof of delivery form and apply for the rebate at: yukon.ca/firewood-rebate

The firewood rebate is available from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023. People who purchased firewood on April 1 onwards are encouraged to apply.

To qualify for the rebate, firewood must be purchased from a supplier that is a Yukon-registered Business.

For more information, contact the Energy Branch by email at energy@yukon.ca or by phone at 867-393-7063 or 1-800-661-0408 and ask to be transferred.

Sophie is in her 30s and French. She studied and worked in the UK and Senegal, before moving to Canada. The time she spent in the Yukon changed her life for the best. She developed a true interest for quiet, wild spaces and a more-rural life. She is now back in France, starting a goat farm in the countryside and sharing stories from Europe!

A GLIMPSE INTO THE YUKON’S AUTUMNAL BEAUTY

A farmer once told me, “There are two seasons in the Yukon — summer and winter. If you are lucky, you can ‘capture’ fall … the most-beautiful time of the year.”

Autumn does not last long and can turn quite different, from one day to the next. Expect early snow, cloudy skies, and chilly or mild temperatures … But, no matter how the weath er turns out, the colours and atmosphere in the air are always magical.

The Dempster Highway

From Dawson City in the Yukon, to Inuvik in the Northwest Territories, the Dempster Highway is a 737.5-kilometre journey of wild, open spaces.

Entering the Dempster, early one morning …

On the road, the sunshine revealed the gorgeous colours of the season. We passed by the stunning Tombstone Territorial Park, where untouched nature seemed endless and there was also impressive scenery along the Grizzly Lake Trail.

The Klondike Valley

Lying around the Klondike River, in the north of the territory, this valley surrounds Dawson City.

A Lynx slipped onto the landscape on a sunny day in the Klondike Valley and the Midnight Dome offered a beautiful panorama of the surrounding nature of Dawson City.

Kluane National Park and Reserve

In the southwest of the Yukon, Kluane National Park is a vast wilderness of mountains and ice.

The majestic snow-capped mountains were a few kilometres east of Haines Junction, as we entered the park. And there is a dramatic view from King’s Throne, above Kathleen Lake. We had a fantastic day at Bullion Plateau, a 24-kilometre trail that reaches Alpine areas at the north end of the park. And we caught a glimpse of the “toe” of the Kaskawulsh Glacier.

At Kathleen Lake, on a peaceful late afternoon, over 150 bird species can be observed, and we watched as the sun was setting over the chain of mountains, casting superb purple notes.

The Robert Campbell Highway

The Robert Campbell Highway is between Watson Lake and Carmacks, in the southeastern part of the territory. We took a charming walk in the yellow painted forest, as snow was falling over the fields—with winter just around the corner.

Liard Hot Springs

We cheated a tiny bit as we headed slightly out of the Yukon. Liard Hot Springs Provincial Park is located in northern British Columbia and is one of the best-kept secrets of Yukoners, either coming in or going out of the territory. Here, spring offers water temperatures ranging from 42 to 52 degrees Celsius. The most-difficult part is removing your socks to reach the water. (Bison can be spotted on the way to Liard!)

Atlin

Finally we reach Atlin, which is located in the northwest corner of British Columbia and can be reached only from the Yukon and the end of our trip. FYI, The view over Atlin lake from Mount Monarch is a gem!

Thank you for taking this glimpse with us!

Whether you are walk ing, skiing, horseback rid ing or carpooling, we can all take the time to dis cover (or re-discover!) the Yukon’s fall beauty. See the entire photo essay at www.whatsupyukon.com. n

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A MOVIE FIT FOR A WOMAN KING

Viola Davis gives a crown-worthy performance on the Big Screen

Between the years of 1624 to 1890, a group of elite female soldiers, the Ago jie, dominated the military scene in the West-African kingdom of Dahomey (the modern-day Repub lic of Benin). Known for their fear lessness, this 6,000-strong army had no hesitation about creep ing into enemy camps at night and severing heads to collect as war trophies to bring back home. They were also very meticulous and creative, with their training methods, and worked towards be ing the toughest soldiers around.

The Woman King is a film that centers around the victories and losses of the Agojie during the year of 1823 when slave trad ing had reached its peak in West Africa. With a new king on the throne of Dahomey, surrounding kingdoms used this as an excuse to wage war by capturing Dahomey citizens and selling them to Euro peans in the slave markets.

The aim of the Agojie, in The Woman King, was to put an end to having their people captured and sold into slavery, and to rid the warring kingdom of its barbaric military leader. In order to do so, they recruited more soldiers and put them through many rigorous tests and training.

Viola Davis stars as the fic tional General Nanisca. Joining her are Lashana Lynch (who pre viously starred in the lates James Bond instalment, No Time To Die), and Sheila Atim (who previ ously starred in the Netflix movie Bruised, alongside Halle Berry). The acting in The Woman King is superb. Davis makes a very-con vincing military general, and her co-stars show an impressive dis

play of emotion and fierceness. To complement the acting is the visually stunning cinematography. Filmed in South Africa, there are many sweeping scenes of jungles and coastlines.

The Woman King is a film that centers around the victories and losses

of the Agojie during the year of 1823 when slave trading had reached its peak in West Africa.

The Woman King is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. It was important to her to include women of colour in some of the major production roles such as special-effects supervisor, pro duction designer, costume de signer, film editor, makeup, and hair stylists. And I have to add that the costumes were very well done, with lots of attention to detail.

The Woman King offers a unique storyline, with many well-choreographed action scenes and some unexpected dramatic surprises. I definitely recommend watching on the big screen to get the full effect of the battle scenes and the badass warrior cries. n

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column with Angela Szymczuk

Angela Szymczuk is a Whitehorse-based writer and espresso-infused, newsconsuming “machine” who loves the gym, boxing and spin classes, while still finding time to enjoy a Macanudo cigar, a glass of Glenfiddich 18-year-old scotch, and to ponder how she might teach her cat to scuba dive.

CREPES WITH CAMEMBERT AND FRIED SALAMI

cheesy crepes can do double duty as either a brunch or a quick dinner.

can fully make this recipe a day ahead, then just extend the baking time to make sure all of the cheese gets thoroughly melted.

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Ingredients

crepes

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup milk

2 Tbsp butter, melted

of salt

Butter, for cooking crepes

Filling

Instructions

1. For the crepes: whisk all ingredients together until smooth. Melt 1/2 teaspoon butter in a nonstick pan over medium heat. When melted, add enough batter to barely coat the bottom of the pan. Cook until the batter looks set (30 seconds). Then, using a spatula, flip the crepe and cook for an additional 15 seconds. Remove from the pan and reserve, then repeat with the remaining batter.

2. When finished making the crepes, place the pan back over medium heat. Add the sliced salami and cook, tossing often, until the salami is browned. Remove from heat.

cup salami,

sliced

1 small round camembert,

cup mozzarella, grated

Salt and pepper, to taste

3. To assemble: fill 1/4 of a crepe with a mixture of camembert, mozza rella and fried salami. Then season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Fold the crepe in half, then in half again. Place in an oven-safe dish and repeat with the remaining crepes and ingredients. Sprinkle with any leftover moz zarella. Place the crepes in a 30 degree oven until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Serve immediately. n

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We live in a world of energy. There are many different ways we experience energy in our day-to-day lives—from singing out loud, while driving to work, to using hydroelectricity for our power

For the most part, we don’t notice the many forms of energy around us because we are busy and we don’t always know about them, or we can’t sense or see them.

But even the energy that most of us see, all the time, may come as a surprise. Just look out the window at the fall leaves changing colour from green to yellow to red. Yes! Colour is energy!

In the category of radiant

energy, alongside the sunshine that fuels the very life force on this planet, visible light, or colour, is one of the more obvious ways we experience energy every day!

Colour may only occupy a small space along a much broader spec trum of electromagnetic radia tion, but it really is the water most of us swim in, so to speak― so why not take a closer look at colour and how we relate with it? Besides, there is no better time of year to embrace the colour around us than the changing season.

When we focus on the visible spectrum of colour, we find that colours have varying wavelengths. When we look at a rainbow, for example, we see the different wavelengths of colour in a row— from the longest, red, followed by orange; then yellow and green in the middle; then blue and indigo and ending with the shortest, vio let.

Let’s contemplate the changing colours of the fall leaves with the example of the rainbow above. We can notice that the colours are shifting from shorter wavelengths of green, to slightly longer and longer wavelengths of yellow, or ange and red.

When a leaf is green, it is ab sorbing all the wavelengths of the visible spectrum except for the green ones. And as the leaf dies, the wavelengths of light it absorbs and reflects shift to the longer wavelengths on the spectrum.

What’s going on inside the leaves that brings about this col our change?

In the spring and summer months, the cells within the leaves have chloroplasts which create chlorophyll to aid in photo synthesis. Photosynthesis is the ultimate energy transformation of light energy into chemical energy. Chlorophyll, which is needed to absorb the sunlight, has a green

The landscape surrounding Dawson City is alive with colour in the Autumn

The stunning autumn colours along the Grizzly Trail in Tombstone Territorial Park, Yukon

Colours pop along the Top of the World Highway near Dawson City as fall comes to the Yukon

PHOTO: Kathryn Ellis

PHOTO: Kathryn Ellis

PHOTO: Louise Drugan

Even the ground cover can become a brilliant red after the first hard frosts during autumn at the top of the world

pigment, so it makes the leaves appear green to our eyes.

When the weather becomes cooler and the days shorter, the trees respond to the fast-ap proaching winter. The chlorophyll becomes dormant and the tree breaks it down into molecules to save energy for next spring.

As the chlorophyll breaks down, other pigments in the leaves start to show, such as xanthophylls

and carotenoids, creating yellow, orange and gold colours. Some plants produce another pigment called anthocyanins, manufac tured from sugars in the leaves, which can cause the reds, pinks and purples. Then leaves turn brown when there are no more photo-sensitive pigments and only tannins left.

In addition to getting out there and admiring the colourful burst before winter, there are various ways we can understand our re lationship with colour and how it might affect us. Some use intui tion, some tradition, and some use western science to measure the effects of colour wavelengths on our minds, emotions and bodies.

Another way we might relate is by exploring the energy within us. Chakras, derived from Eastern philosophy, are energy centers throughout our bodies. We have seven main centers located along the spine center, from the base of the spine to the top of the head. Each chakra has its own density, vibration and colour, as they each represent our varying needs.

Like the green summer leaves, the heart chakra of love and com passion is also green, known as a peaceful colour—maybe because it rests within the middle of the visible light spectrum, so our eyes can easily process it.

Similar to the changing colour of the fall leaves, as we move down our bodies, we move into the longer wavelengths of the visible spectrum. From the green heart, we move into the yellow solar plexus chakra located be tween the naval and sternum. This energy center is the home of our personal power, self-love and self-esteem. Then, we move down into the orange sacral chakra, lo cated two inches below the belly

the journey to liberation, while moving down through the chakra system is the journey to mani festation. As the leaves change colours into longer wavelengths, we, too, might be inspired to ven ture energetically into our lower chakras and to shift our focus into manifesting what we want to ex perience.

With the colder weather and shorter days, along with our movement to lower chakras and warmer colours, we may feel the need to prioritize our physical well-being and make sure our basic needs are met so we can live through the winter in the best way possible. Indeed, red, orange and yellow are said to be activating colours for our nervous systems. Perhaps our activated response to these colours comes from an ageold seasonal relationship whereby the colours signal to us to hurry up and harvest and to complete our projects before the winter kicks in.

Soon we will be surrounded by a blanket of white snow. The plain white of snow might feel a bit

button, the home of our creativ ity, emotional state and sexuality. Then farther down into our red root chakra, at the base of the spine, where we may ground and find our inner safety.

Some practitioners of yoga and the chakras believe that moving up through the chakra system is

drab compared with the brilliant show of fall colours. However, one way we can re-experience the white landscape is to remember that the snow is, in fact, fully re flecting and scattering all the vis ible wavelengths of light―like an invisible rainbow. n

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ACTIVE LISTINGS

Wed Oct 19 Beginner Cycling Series

with Adrienne Marsh 4:15 PM Habit Health and Wellness A series of 5 classes, email habitcommunity@ gmail.com

Wed Oct 19 Habit Spin 6:30 AM, 5:30 & 6:45 PM Habit Health and Wellness, Drop in for fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling (spin) class.

Wed Oct 19 Zumba 6:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online

Wed Oct 19 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, and ends with more fun games! For kids 4 - 12 years old.

Wed Oct 19 Sass Class – Drop in Velvet Antlers Productions 6:00 PM Super sassy dance cardio and across the floor progressions, along with tantalizing floorwork and sexy choreography. Register online. https:// bit.ly/3wkXVod

Wed Oct 19 Spirit Bear Karate The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM Traditional Okinawan Shorin-ryu Seibukan Karate Do. Adult Class (16 y/o and up) http:// spiritbearkaratekobudo.ca

Wed Oct 19 Badminton Adult Dropin Takhini Elementary 7:30 PM Open to everyone 18 years old and older and all skill levels

Thu Oct 20 Intro to No Bun Ballet – Drop in Velvet Antlers Productions 6:00 PM A low impact, medium/ high energy, basics class while you tighten your core, increase your strength and build on the fundamentals for all VA classes and performances. Register online. https://bit.ly/3cbyCOI

Thu Oct 20 Habit Spin 6:45 PM Habit Health and Wellness, Drop in for fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling (spin) class.

Thu Oct 20 NO-GI JIU JITSU Eight Days Martial Arts 7:30 PM This class is very similar to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, only the students typically practice in shorts and a rash guard t-shirt, rather than a Gi. There is also typically a little more wrestling and leg locks due to the rules in tournaments being less restrictive.

Thu Oct 20 Total Body HIIT 12:15

PM Habit Health and Wellness A 30 minute total bodyweight cardio class. Drop In

Thu Oct 20 Zumba 6:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online

Fri Oct 21 Habit Spin 6:30 AM & 5:30

PM Habit Health and Wellness, Drop in for fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling (spin) class.

Fri Oct 21 Women’s Brazilian JIU JITSU Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 AM 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 know as “rolling”

Fri Oct 21 Muay Thai Kickboxing

Eight Days Martial Arts 12:00 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.

Fri Oct 21 Badminton Adult Drop-in Takhini Elementary 7:30 PM Open to everyone 18 years old and older and all skill levels

Sun Oct 23 Habit Spin 10:00 & 11:00

AM Habit Health and Wellness, Drop in for fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling (spin) class.

Sun Oct 23 Habit Yoga – Candlelight

YIN with Cailyn MacMaster 6:45 PM Habit Health and Wellness Unwind from the week or ease into the next one. Drop in or pre register.

Mon Oct 24 Kids Muay Thai 4:45 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai teaches combat skills that are good for self-defense along with positive holistic effects like respect, discipline, focus, and confidence. Open to ages 8 - 12.

Mon Oct 24 BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU

Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 AM & 7:30 PM 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 know as “rolling”

Mon Oct 24 Habit Spin 6:45 PM Habit Health and Wellness, Drop in for fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling (spin) class.

Mon Oct 24 KIDS MUAY THAI Eight Days Martial Arts 4:45 PM a dynamic and engaging martial art that can be traced to the middle of the 18th century. The sport is also referred to as the “Art of Eight Limbs” because

it utilizes punching, kicking, elbowing and knee strikes. Muay Thai teaches combat skills that are good for selfdefence along with positive holistic effects like respect, discipline, focus, and confidence. Open to ages 8 - 12.

Mon Oct 24 Women’s Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight Days Martial Arts 12:00 & 6:00 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.

Mon Oct 24 Muay Thai Kickboxing

Eight Days Martial Arts 12:00 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.

Tue Oct 25 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 Oct 25 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 Oct 25 Habit Spin 12:15 & 5:30

PM Habit Health and Wellness, Drop in for fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling (spin) class.

Tue Oct 25 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”.

WELLNESS LISTINGS

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 Drop-In counselling is offered every Tuesday 11am - 4pm and Saturday from 11am - 3pm. Call 668-6429 for more info.

Wed Oct 19 Beginner with Experience – Level 1 Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 5:30 PM Assumes some familiarity with the components of Sun Salutation A + B, foundational standing poses, use these to find the principles of intelligent movement universal to all yoga and all life activities. To register email wallymaltz@mac.com http://www.yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/ Schedule.html

Wed Oct 19 Hips Hams + Better Backs – All Levels Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 7:30 PM Therapeutic work for healing, subtle work for strength. All levels welcome, pre-registration required and drop-ins welcome. To register email wallymaltz@mac.com http://www.yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/ Schedule.html

Wed Oct 19 No Puffin Group (CM) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral

Wed Oct 19 Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 7:30 PM Overeaters

Anonymous For more information contact oayukon@gmail.com for more information

Wed Oct 19 Sally & Sisters/Soeurs

1:00 PM Whitehorse United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal.

Thu Oct 20 Hatha Yoga 12:00 PM Grace Space Find alignment mental and physical during this hour of inspiring hatha yoga,. Register online. https://bit.ly/3kFowWQ

Thu Oct 20 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 Oct 20 KDCC Walking with Our Sisters Sewing Group 5:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre.

Thu Oct 20 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.

Thu Oct 20 AA Polar Group - O/M

7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral

Join our support group in person or for our zoom room address email aapolargroup@gmail.com

Fri Oct 21 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! https://www. rootedtreemassage.com/book-online

Fri Oct 21 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 Oct 21 Sally & Sisters/Soeurs 1:00 PM Whitehorse United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal.

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Fri Oct 21 Learning for Life Program

3:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Dr. Alex Kmet Medical Assistance in Dying. Email yccoa@yknet.ca

Fri Oct 21 Slow Flow + Resto – All Levels Alpine Bakery Upstairs 5:30 PM Stretch, flow + restore – a great way to end the week for a better weekend. To register email wallymaltz@mac.com http://www. yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/Schedule. html

Fri Oot 21 Sacred Breathwork

7:00 PM Alpine Bakery (Upstairs)

Improve the capacity to release fear, anxiety, anger, sadness, grief, and other charged or blocked emotions. Pre-registration required, by email wallymaltz@mac.com

Fri Oct 21 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 Oct 21 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 Oct 22 AA Hospital Meeting 7:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral

Sat Oct 22 Kundalini Wake-Up with Nancy Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 9:00 AM Start the day with classic Kundalini yoga sets and meditations that stimulate the mind, activate the body and magnetize your energy. To register email wallymaltz@mac.com http://www.yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/ Schedule.html

Sat Oct 22 Restorative Yoga – All Levels 10:30 AM Alpine Bakery & Upstairs Restorative poses are long holds over supportive props in relaxing variations of backbends, forward folds and twists, to relax deeply. To register email wallymaltz@ mac.com http://www.yogayukon.ca/ yogayukon/Schedule.html

Sat Oct 22 Yoga with Amber 7:15

PM Habit Health and Wellness book online or email habitcommunity@ gmail.com for more info

Mon Oct 24 Sally & Sisters/Soeurs

1:00 PM Whitehorse United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal.

Mon Oct 24 Smart Recovery

Addictions Support 6:45 PM Sarah Steele Building

Mon Oct 24 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 Oct 24 Intermediate Yoga –Level 2 Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 5:30 PM Explore alignment and form in a wide range of familiar + new poses, applying what we learn to deeper forward bends, backbends, balances, inversions and some flowing sequences. Pre-registration required, email wallymaltz@mac. com. http://www.yogayukon.ca/ yogayukon/Schedule.html

Mon Oct 24 Breathe + Stretch with Carrie Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 7:30

PM A slow paced class to lengthen and stretch the body. The focus will be on the spine, pelvis, and fascia with slow fluid movements to help give you a better range of motion and the ability to move more easily.

An hour and a half to slow down and recharge your batteries with Carrie Ekholm. Pre-register carrie.ekholm@ gmail.com http://www.yogayukon.ca/ yogayukon/Schedule.html

Mon Oct 24 AA New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral

Mon Oct 24 Hips, Hams + Core –

All Levels Alpine Bakery & Upstairs

7:00 PM Fairly vigorous classes with emphasis on breath and slower is stronger. Designed to dramatically

increase core strength, stabilize, strengthen and open hips, safely regain hamstring mobility. All levels welcome. Pre-registration required, email wallymaltz@mac.com. http:// www.yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/ Schedule.html

Mon Oct 24 Absolute BeginnersIntro Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 5:30

PM Get an introduction to yoga over 7 weeks with instructors Erica + Carrie. Pre-registration required, email wallymaltz@mac.com. http://www. yogayukon.ca/yogayukon/Schedule. html

Tue Oct 25 Sally & Sisters/Soeurs

1:00 PM Whitehorse United Church A safe place for women and children to access a meal.

Tue Oct 25 Summer Yoga 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Drop-in Yoga, everyone welcome. Call 335-1996 for more info.

Tue Oct 25 Sisters in Spirit Vigil 11:30 AM Millennium Trail Everyone welcome, ceremony, prayers and silent walk. Bring your drum to honor the victims and families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. https://bit.ly/3LqMfqm

Tue Oct 25 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 Oct 25 intermediate-Level 2 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery – Upstairs Pre-Registration required, drop in welcome.

Tue Oct 25 Yoga by Amber 7:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A yoga class that is for all levels and abilities, register online.

Tue Oct 25 Breathe & Stretch with Carrie 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery –Upstairs Pre-Registration required, drop in welcome.

Tue Oct 25 AA UglyDuckling Group (C/M, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral New members always welcome, this is a non smoking group.

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WHAT’S YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARD AGING?

pecially as we get older. Are we in denial of our aging process? Per haps. But why is that?

It would appear that many of us don’t like to think of ourselves as getting older. We support the claims that “40 is the new 30.”

Those of us in our 70s may believe that with good health care and lifestyle changes, we are barely out of middle age. We don’t want to be seen as old—to be stigma tized and to fit the image that is often created by media, adver tising and by our mainstream in

stitutions and community organ izations. They sometimes portray older people as frail, inactive, mentally incapable and no longer contributing to society.

Consider how you see older people. Do you have older rela tives, friends and neighbours who don’t fit the stereotype created by the media and advertisers? Yukon participants in a recent Canada 55+ Games are prime examples of people at the top of their “old age” game. A 101-year-old friend, with the support of family, re turned healthy and with height ened spirits from a long-awaited cross-Canada trip from Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa and New Bruns wick. She connected and shared stories with friends and family. An 80-year-old friend in the Yukon published her fifth book and is currently doing promotional read ings. Many seniors and elders vol unteer in many ways in the com munity, through non-profit groups, local and First Nations councils, churches, schools, care facili ties and as family caregivers and cultural teachers. These are only some examples of older people who are continuing to be active participants and contributors to our community.

In various research studies in Britain, at the Yale School of Pub lic Health; and at the Universi ty of Greifswald, in Germany, it has been shown that our attitude to ward getting older can affect our health.

According to a British study, people who think old age starts earlier in life were more likely to have a heart attack, suffer from heart disease or be in poor physic al health when followed up on in six to nine years. These people may believe the stereotypes about older people, hold negative views about aging and not take action to manage their conditions as they age. Worries about their health

or aging may cause undue stress and thus increase wear and tear on the body.

Depending on where you stand in the age timeline (according to a recent online survey), those in their 20s or 30s consider 40 as the beginning of middle age. Old age, for them, starts at 62. Those over 65 think that old age starts at 71.

For me, at age 74, I think that old age starts at 80.

If someone thinks old age starts later in life, they may see them selves as younger and may be more conscious of their health and wellness. They tend to take action to stay healthy and stay involved in their community.

In the studies mentioned, a positive attitude about aging ap peared to prolong the life of the participants by about seven years.

In another study, people with a negative attitude toward aging weren’t any more likely, than aver age, to die early. What seemed to matter most was whether or not people believed they could still learn new things, try new experi ences and make new plans.

Of course, we can’t stop the aging process. Our eyesight, hear ing, strength, memory and other physical aspects of our health decline. In his book The Expecta

Why

tion Effect, science writer David Robson believes we should focus on the positives such as the know ledge and experience we have gained over our lifetime, and our ability to deal with many issues.

A positive attitude toward ag ing can do much to prolong our life and help us to enjoy the years remaining. We can do everything possible to remain active and healthy.

Our attitude, as an older per son, and our response to other older people, has a big impact on how we see themselves. Where do we still hold negative attitudes about our older relatives, friends and others? What are some ways that we can make our municipal ity, organizations, services and businesses more age-friendly, so that they support the health, par ticipation and security of older people? How can we show respect and maintain the dignity of older people by “walking the talk?”

All of us—children, teenagers, young adults, middle-agers, “drugstore discount” seniors, re tirees and elders—might consider how our attitudes toward getting older can affect not only our ac tions, but those of older people that we know. Let’s support a positive attitude toward aging. n

An older woman using her phone

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Grey Matters, a writers’ collective, gives voice to the perspectives and stories of older Yukoners. Lillian Nakamura Maguire, a retired rural Whitehorse resident, enjoys outdoor pursuits, writing, painting and other creative expressions.

Kicksledding—a new experience for the author

PHOTO: Credit: K. Maguire

October 19

MAKER KIDS DRONE

CAMP AGES

17

3:30pm - 5:30pm

October 25

MEMBER ORIENTATION

- 6:00pm

October 25

WOODSHOP ORIENTATION

- 8:30pm

October 30

MAKER ACADEMY WEEKEND WELDING

- 1:00pm

Open Hours: Wed-Sun 1pm-9pm

October 19 WELCOME WEDNESDAY

MEMBER ORIENTATION

- 11:30am

October 25

ECOBRICKS WORKSHOP

- 8:00pm

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

NorthLight Innovation Building

2nd Ave

The Best Things in Life are…

Meet Ginny!

She is a 4-year-old, female, mixed breed.

Ginny the sweetheart is a bit shy at first, but full of love to give. She is on the smaller to medium side and has a lovely thick coat that will need regular brushing. Ginny is an “air hug” champion and a big fan of having her ears rubbed.

She would benefit from regu lar exercise and socializing and would do wonderfully in a home with children. With a proper introduction, she would do well with another dog or cat.

If you are interested in adopting Ginny please fill out an online application at humanesociety yukon.ca. If you already have a pre-approved application with us within the last year, call 6336019 to put your application to wards her.

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NOVEMBER:

Move and Groove!

• Mondays, 9:30am-10:30am

Wiggle and giggle together in this active program that combines music and movement for children and parents to do together.

Sensory Science

• Wednesdays, 9:30am-10:30am

In this hands on program, we will explore all of our senses together. It might get mucky!

Mini Mozarts

great value for the benefit,

Thursdays noon

Northwestel

GUESTS WELCOME

• Fridays, 9:30am-10:30am Clang, bang, sing, and play! Magical music-making for you and your little ones!

December will be Drop In Play, combined with Christmas Crafting Extravaganza!

Youth Drop-In Centre

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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 welcome.

Tuesdays 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 Oct 22 Fall Bazaar/Flea Market 11:00 AM Atlin Recreation Centre Concession will be open Call 250-6517663 for a table.

Sat Oct 22 Patrick Jacobson with Blues Cargo 6:30 PM Atlin BC Globe Theatre https://bit.ly/3CNNi0Q

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.

CARCROSS

First Sunday of Every Month St. Saviour’s Church Services 2:00 pm St. Saviour Church 867-668-3129

Mondays Light Walkers Group (OM) 5:00 PM Fire Hall meeting room 1137 Austin St.

CARMACKS

Wed Oct 19 Toddler Time & Indoor Soccer/Learn to Play 10:00 AM Carmacks Recreation Centre

Thu Oct 20 Carmacks Open Gym

5:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre

Fri Oct 21 CTJS Floor Hockey 5:00

PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Kids & Youth Floor Hockey (5-7PM) and Adult Floor Hockey (7-9PM)

Sat Oct 22 Disc Golf Drop-In 1:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre All ages! Free! The Recreation Department has a variety of Driver, Fairway, and Putter Discs to use. https://bit.ly/3QIuxAs

Sat Oct 22 Drop In Pickleball 3:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre

Sun Oct 23 Toddler Time 1:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Mon Oct 24 Small Engine Repair Yukon University Carmacks Campus For more info email carmackscampus@yukonu.ca

Mon Oct 24 Drop-in Basketball 5:00

PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 5-12 (5-7PM) and Ages 13 to adult (7-9PM)

Mon Oct 24 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.ly/3Ot7cSv

Tue Oct 25 Drop-in Basketball & Soccer 5:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Ages 5-12 (5-7PM) and Ages 13 to adult (7-9PM)

Tue Oct 25 Nerf Battle Dome 5:30 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre

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 Prayer.

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Tue - 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 Oct 19 Fitness Program 3:30 PM

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre

Wed Oct 19 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 Oct 19 Cooking Club 4:30 PM

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre

Thu Oct 20 Cooking Club 3:00 PM

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre

Thu Oct 20 Open Studio with Chantal

Rousseau 7:30 PM Macaulay House

Current artist in Resident Chantal Rousseau will be showing 2 to 3 animations in progress, projected in different locations in Macaulay House.

Fri Oct 21 Cards & Conversation 12:30 PM Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 Dawson City Free! DropIn! No registration necessary. Proof of double vaccination required for anyone ages 12+. For more info email recreation@cityofdawson.ca or call 993-7400 ext 299.

Fri Oct 21 Fur Babies and Front Street Fire Front Street Dawson City Contact 867-993-2218 for more info.

Sat Oct 22 Free Drop In Art Activities Ages 8-12 11:00 AM Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) 11:00 AM No registration required, just show up! Space is very limited.

Sat Oct 22 Under 5 Gym Drop-In 10:00 AM Robert Service School

Sat Oct 22 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 Oct 22 Chef Yves Saturday Supper 6:00 PM Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre

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Sun Oct 23 Voices Across the Water 7:00 PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture KIAC This feature documentary follows two master boat builders from the Yukon.

Sun Oct 23 Under 5 Gym Drop-In 10:00 AM Robert Service School

Sun Oct 23 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

Sun Oct 23 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 Oct 24 Handbuilding Pottery Drop-In Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) 11:00 AM Handbuilding pottery. For independent potters with experience who feel confident working independently.

Mon Oct 24 Halloween Crafting 3:00 PM Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre

Mon Oct 24 Young Peoples Talking Circle 7:00 PM Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre

Tue Oct 25 Romp & Run 10:30

AM YOOP Hall Email Jen.Suttis@ cdcyukon.ca for more info.

Tue Oct 25 Hand Building Pottery Drop-In 11:00 & 6:00 PM KIAC Space is limited to 6 participants, first come first served.

Tue Oct 25 Han Singing 5:30 PM Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre

Tue Oct 26 English Conversation Club 7:00 PM YukonU A weekly English Conversation Club for immigrants in Dawson City.

Tue Oct 26 Magic The Gathering 7:00 PM Minto Park Concession Building FREE Event. Format is commander –Bring your own cards / decks

FARO

Wednesdays & Friday’s Games & Walks 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Walk or play cards, engage in healthy living.

Wednesdays Basketball (Open Court) 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Shoot some hoops, practice your skills on the open court. Call 9942375 or email recreation@faroyukon. ca for more info.

Fridays Badminton 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre

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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.

Tuesdays & Thursdays Parent & Tot

10:00 AM Faro Recreation Centre

Tuesday & Thursdays Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Tuesdays & Thursdays Kids Club 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre – Must be pre-registered, for more info call 9942375

Tuesdays Adult Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Fri Oct 21 Free Youth Comic Book Workshop with Kimberley

Edgar 5:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Grades 2-12 Learn how comics and zines are made! Email yukonwordssociety@gmail.com

HAINES JUNCTION

Wed Oct 19 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 Oct 19 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 Oct 20 Step It Up with Shelby 7:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Cardio Aerobic Step Class is a classic cardiovascular workout, using a 4 or 6 inch step platform.

Fri Oct 21 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

Sat Oct 22 Step It Up with Shelby

7:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Cardio

Aerobic Step Class is a classic cardiovascular workout, using a 4 or 6 inch step platform.

Mon Oct 24 Step It Up with Shelby 7:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Cardio Aerobic Step Class is a classic cardiovascular workout, using a 4 or 6 inch step platform.

Mon Oct 24 Smart Recovery Meetings 8:00 PM Munku Hall

Everyone welcome, call 334-5688 for more info.

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

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)6677746

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.

Wed Oct 19 Wednesday Night Craft Night 7:00 PM Yukon University Mayo Campus Dust off your craft bin and bring any unfinished projects or start something new!

Thu Oct 20 Youth Meeting 4:00

PM Held at the Old Youth Centre downtown, ages 12+, snacks provided. Call Shirley 996-2112 for more info.

Thu Oct 20 A Community Music Jam 7:00 PM Mayo Recreation Centre Curling Lounge No experience Necessary, Call Barb at 996-2508 for more info.

Sat Oct 22 Market Style Community Garage Sale 12:00 PM Mayo Community Hall All proceeds from table rentals will go towards a Mayo volunteer group. 334-6447 for more info.

MOUNT LORNE

Wed Oct 19 Wilderness Wellness Wednesdays 2:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre Come for a walk and snack!

Thu Oct 20 Parents and Tots

Playtime Group 1:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre

Thu Oct 20 Community Drop-In 1:30

PM Mount Lorne Community Centre Play games, craft, chat walk, snacks, coffee & tea provided.

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Lorne Community Centre 5:00 AM

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Mon Oct 24 Drop-In Yoga Mount Lorne Community Centre 7:00 PM By donation all levels welcome

OLD CROW

Sundays St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-9935381

Wednesdays Parent and Tots 4:00

PM Old Crow Community Center Call 966-3015 for more info.

Wed Oct 19 Adult Card Game Night 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Wed Oct 19 Stroller Walks 10:00 AM

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Mon Oct 24 Men’s Night At The Rec Centre 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre &Old Crow Community Centre

Tue Oct 25 Kids Gym 3:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Tue Oct 25 Adult Sewing 6:00

PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Tue Oct 25 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

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Fri Oct 21 2022 Fall Festival 5:00 AM

Skagway Visitor Information Centre A Celebration of Arts, Music & Life in the North! Join us for a fun filled family friendly festival! https://bit.ly/3ygRynb

Sat Oct 22 Harvest Health FairCome Fill Your Gourd 10:00 AM

First Presbyterian Church of Skagway Different practitioners for encouraging

Spiritual, Mental, Physical, and Emotional health will be sharing resources available to you so that you can find better health this season.

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Sat Oct 22 Presbyterian Pumpkin

Patch 10:00 AM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway Wander the field of pumpkins to select who will come home with you for the Fall. We have a photo booth area set up ready for pictures with this year’s pumpkins.

Carving and pie pumpkins Sat Oct 22

Printmaking Fun 10:00 AM & 2:00

PM Learn new printmaking techniques using a brayer and gelli plate in this 2.5 hour class. Email Misstinacyr@gmail. com to register.available. https://bit. ly/3RvIq4I

Sat Oct 22 Juan Solo Live 7:00 PM

Skagway Brewing Company Juan Solo at Skagway Brewing! Join us for a fun evening with the talented guitar player and singer Juan Solo! https://bit. ly/3EdtXrb

Sun Oct 23 Printmaking Fun 10:00

AM & 2:00 PM Learn new printmaking techniques using a brayer and gelli plate in this 2.5 hour class. Email Misstinacyr@gmail.com to register.

TAGISH

Wed Oct 19 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 what’s happening around the Yukon.

Wed Oct 19 Tagish Library 12:00

PM Tagish Community LIbrary Tagish Library is an active and bright addition to our community. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon

Wed Oct 19 Coffee And Chat 2:00 PM

Tagish Community Centre

Thu Oct 20 Tagish Library 12:00

PM Tagish Community LIbrary Tagish Library is an active and bright addition to our community. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon

Thu Oct 20 Carpet Bowling 10:00 AM

Tagish Community Centre

Thu Oct 20 Tagish Local Advisory Council Meeting Tagish Community Centre 7:00 PM

Sat Oct 22 Stained Glass Workshop with Kim 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Free workshop for TG members online, reserve your spot by email recreation@tagishyukon.org.

Sun Oct 23 Tagish Community Breakfast 11:00 AM Tagish Community Centre

Mon Oct 24 Line Dancing Lessons

Tagish Community Centre 7:00 PM Music, Dancing and FUN! For more info or to reserve your spot email recreation@tagishyukon.org

TESLIN

Wed Oct 19 Pickleball 7:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Thu Oct 20 Seniors Lunch 12:00

PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex

If you are 55+, join us for lunch and discussion on what your social and recreational interests are. https://bit. ly/3M6YFUW

Thu Oct 20 Art Afternoon 3:30 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Thu Oct 20 Youth Club 7:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Fri Oct 21 Young Explorers 3:15 PM Teslin Recreation Centre For those who like outdoor adventure.

Fri Oct 21 Basketball Drop-in Teslin Lake Recreation Complex 7:00 PM

Mon Oct 24 Season Kick Off Party

Registration & AGM 5:00 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex Come register, stay for dinner and the AGM! Practices start October 19, all must be registered before getting on the ice! https://bit.ly/3CuKzJB

Mon Oct 24 Group Fitness 5:30 PM

Teslin Recreation Centre

Tue Oct 25 Bike Club 3:30 PM

Teslin Lake Recreation Complex Skill development, pump track, mini rides. https://bit.ly/3cgRRGD

Tue Oct 25 3D Archery 5:30 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

WATSON LAKE

Sundays St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932

Wed Oct 19 Drop-In Ninja Tumbling 5:30 PM Watson Lake Secondary School All ages welcome. Adults are welcome too, come to do some stretching or try some handstands etc.

Thu Oct 20 Liard First Nation Lunch & Learn Upper Liard Community Hall 12:00 PM 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 starting at 1 pm. https://bit.ly/3QcBkT3

Sat Oct 22 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. https:// bit.ly/3ILCP7v

Sat Oct 22 Baptiste Power Yoga 7:00 PM Fees apply. A muscle-shaping and mind-sculpting workout, work at your own level and ability, set to electronic music.

Sun Oct 23 Sunday Nite Volleyball 11:00 AM Watson Lake Secondary School

Tue Oct 24 Pickleball & Badminton Watson Lake Secondary School 7:00 PM

Sophie is in her 30s and French. She studied and worked in the UK and Senegal, before moving to Canada. The time she spent in the Yukon changed her life for the best. She developed a true interest for quiet, wild spaces and a more-rural life. She is now back in France, starting a goat farm in the countryside and sharing stories from Europe!

TOMBSTONE TIPS FOR FALL AND WINTER

An Interview with Miriam Behman, Tombstone Territorial Park interpreter

Winter has arrived at Tombstone Territorial Park. What can we expect when visiting the park at this time of the year?

Fall in Tombstone can bring a whole variety of conditions. If we could offer any word of advice on travelling to Tombstone, any time of year, it would be “Be ready for anything.” To have an enjoyable time, it is best to bring clothes for a whole variety of conditions and make a trip plan you can leave with someone you trust.

The Tombstone Interpretive Centre is open from May until the end of September, every year. Until September 25, visitors are welcome at the Tombstone Inter pretive Centre, where a roaring fire and a fresh cup of Labrador tea awaits.

Once the centre is closed, the Tombstone Mountain Campground is serviced until October 3. After that, the entrance to the camp ground will be plowed. This means that visitors are welcome to come up for a ski or a snowshoe and to use the cook shack for a warm-up afterwards. Wood is not provided. At this time of year it is fun to ex plore the Hart River Winter Road, which continues for 10 kilometres through the park.

No matter what season you vis it, Tombstone has something spe cial to offer. That being said, the fall colours and northern lights are what many visitors travel across the world to see at this time of year.

What can we expect at this time of year in terms of flora and fauna? And is foraging allowed?

If the ground isn’t already cov ered in snow, low-bush cranber ries are the most eye-catching plant you will see in the fall. These dark-red berries tend to be sweeter after a couple of frosty nights. As for fauna, many ani mals are preparing for the winter at this time of year. Moose and caribou are on the move, and bears are tirelessly preparing for a long sleep.

If you see animals, please re member to keep your pets under control and give wildlife lots of space.

Foraging in the park is permit ted; however, we ask that visitors who forage in the park take into account leave-no-trace practices.

DID YOU KNOW...

Tombstone Territorial Park en sured protection of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Final Agreement. This land has been cared for by First Nations for thousands of years.

To show respect for this special place it is of utmost importance to follow the guideline that says “Take only what you need, use all that you take.” We recom mend foraging in a way that does not leave a visible impact; for example, only taking 5 per cent of a plant and never taking the first nor the last. If an area is de pleted or the plants don’t look as healthy, do not forage there.

If these principals are not clear in any way, the staff at the Tombstone Centre are more than happy to have in-depth conversa tions with visitors about the eth ics of foraging wild plants.

Another unique part of Tomb

stone Park is that hunting is per mitted in the park. During the fall season, it is important to stay on facility trails. If you see ravens circling, avoid the area as this may be a hunting site. Hunting is an important part of cultural life Up North. Please be respectful of hunters.

Are there specific hikes you would recommend? And how should we prepare for them?

We have several facility trails at Tombstone Territorial Park: the North Klondike Trail, a 1.7-kilo metre walking trail that hugs the North Klondike River; the Golden sides Trail (at kilometre 74), a 2.5-kilometre trail on the side of Goldensides Mountain; the Grizzly Lake Trail to the Mount Monolith Viewpoint, a 3–4-kilometre hike

to see Grizzly Lake and Mount Monolith; the Hart River Winter Road, a winter access road that cuts through the park for 10 kilo metres and then continues for an other 40 kilometres or so outside of the park boundaries; and the Beaver Pond Trail, a 1-kilometre trail from the Interpretive Centre that takes you to a lovely viewing platform of a beaver pond.

In the spring and fall, some ac cess to trails may be more limit ed. At these times of year the ac cessible trails are the Hart River Winter Road and the Beaverpond Trail.

Our backcountry facilities are closed from September 11 to late June.

Could you tell us about the interpretive centre? And there is so much to read and discover at the centre … Could you share any books about the area and about the fauna and flora?

The Interpretive Centre opened in 2009. Inside you will find displays about natural his tory, human history and the First Nations cultural story, as well as some displays upstairs about the history of the Tombstone Centre. We also have a full library next to the wood stove, with books on botany, birds, mammals, fungi and lichen, geology, ecology and First Nations history. There is al ways a park interpreter ready to assist you with any questions you may have.

[We are] open mid-May to the end of September.

More information can be found on the Tombstone Territorial Park Facebook page, and some vid eos are available in English and French on Youtube (to learn more about the mountains stories): Goldensides Trail story. n

We’ve previously had two lead Editorial positions based out of Dawson City and creation has been done from France, Philippines, Vietnam, Ontario, New Brunswick, and even in co ee shops along a road trip through the USA. We were an online o ce from day one!

No matter where a Yukoner lives, we can work together!

Winter has arrived in the Tombstone Territorial Park

PHOTOS: Courtesy of Tombstone Territorial Park

column with Sophie Andre

COMMUNITY

Support for Yukon River Quest Every Child Matters Team

In June, Victoria Gold was proud to sponsor the Every Child Matters team in the Yukon River Quest; a challenging three-day, 700-kilometre journey on the river from Whitehorse to Dawson City.

This year, 105 teams from across Canada and around the world embarked on the race which brought high water levels, dangerous debris and severe winds and rain.  Only 62 teams finished.

Vuntut Gwitchin citizen and former MLA and Cabinet Minister Pauline Frost, the Every Child Matters team captain who has paddled in the Yukon River Quest several times, selects a new cause to focus on each year. For this year’s race, she and her teammates chose to illuminate the legacy of residential schools for Yukoners, Canadians and race participants and enthusiasts from around the world.

According to Frost when describing the team, “we are all Yukon Indigenous women, with direct connections to someone impacted by residential schools or experiencing intergenerational trauma. We used this year’s race to promote awareness on the direct impact and e ect of residential schools on all of us.”

Alice Frost, Pauline’s 22-year-old daughter, was the team’s pacesetter. She has done the race in the past, however stated this year is di erent because she is racing “for Indigenous children everywhere.”

The Every Child Matters team, which also included Heather McBurney and Kluane First Nation citizen Monica Johnson, prepared for the race for two months prior to the race start, getting on the river to practice as soon as the ice melted.

They paddled the first 24 hours of the race without sleep, with only two stops between Whitehorse and Dawson City and broke a record in their category (women’s four-person canoe) with a time of 50 hours and 23 minutes.

Pauline Frost (foreground), the 2022 Yukon River Quest record-setting Every Child Matters team captain in the women’s four-person canoe category. Behind her on the banks of the Yukon River, left to right, teammates Monica Johnson, Heather McBurney and Pauline’s daughter Alice Frost.

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