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ACTIVE LISTINGS

Wed May 17 Ladies Kickboxing 12:05 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout.

Wed May 17 Zumba 6:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online

Wed May 17 It Ain’t Easy Being Green (Frogs) 7:00 Paddy’s Pond Hillcrest Listen for this unique sound and learn more about amphibians in the Yukon. Meet at the gas station on Hillcrest drive.

Wed May 17 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 May 17 Badminton Adult Drop-in Takhini Elementary 7:30 PM Open to everyone 18 years old and older and all skill levels

Wed May 17 Insanity Live –Beginner 6:00 PM The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre 8 week series, drop-in or register online https://bit.ly/3SyoqAL

Thu May 18 Lunchtime Fitness Classes 12:00 PM Northern Strength Academy Tuesdays classes are more resistance and strength focused and Thursday classes more HIIT cardio. Drop in & passes are available. https://bit. ly/3oiTBVz

Thu May 18 Judas Creek Migration Spectacular 5:30 PM S.S. Klondike

Thu May 18 Tahitian Dance Class 6:15 PM The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre Dance and explore the Tahitian culture with Maeva Esteva. learn the basic step and gestural of this dance, on the beautiful rhythm of the Polynesian music. https://bit. ly/3Z1vPLi

Thu May 18 Zumba 6:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online

Fri May 19 Insanity Live –Beginner 6:00 PM The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre 8 week series, drop-in or register online https://bit.ly/3SyoqAL

Fri May 19 Badminton Adult

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

Fri May 19 Lunchtime Mat Class – Drop in 12:00 PM Velvet Antlers Productions This class will take you through a flowing series stretches intended to increase length and mobility, along with some light core conditioning. A great way to transition from work time to YOU time. https://bit. ly/3jPb9pX

Fri May 19 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.

Sat May 20 Learn to Lead Sport

Climb Whitehorse Learn to lead a sport climbing route safely by understanding the hazards that exist close to the ground. https:// bit.ly/3MaAlmx

Sat May 20 Family Birding at McIntyre Marsh 9:30 AM Fish Lake For parents and kids 12 and under. To reserve your spot email yukonbirder@gmail.com

Sun May 21 Birding the Takhini Salt Ponds 10:00 AM Whitehorse Tour along with Shyloh Van Delft & Ulrich Trachsel Meet at the corner of the Alaska HWY & Elk Road (1.5 hrs)

Sun May 21 Insanity Live –Beginner 6:00 PM The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre 8 week series, drop-in or register online https://bit.ly/3SyoqAL

Sun May 21 Midnight Sun Fencing Club: Open Fencing 7:00 PM Grey Mountain Primary School Learn fencing fundamentals and provides an opportunity to get some exercise..

For Ages 18-100

Mon May 22 Women’s Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight Days Martial Arts 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 May 22 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 May 23 Lunchtime Fitness

Classes 12:00 PM Northern Strength Academy Tuesdays classes are more resistance and strength focused and Thursday classes more HIIT cardio. Drop in & passes are available. https://bit. ly/3oiTBVz

Tue May 23 Peak Migration 5:30 PM Quartz Road Head out with Kristen Wilcox, meet at the Boston Pizza Parking Lot.

Tue May 23 Salsa and Bachata – Beginner and Intermediate Classes 7:30 PM Heart of Riverdale Community Centre A fun and person-centered class, including switching partners will be encouraged to promote communication & further learning open to couples or singles. Email salsayukon@gmail.com to register and for info

Wellness Listings

Elder and Counselor 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.

Monday, Tuesdays & Thursdays

Sally and Sisters 11:30 AM Whitehorse United Church A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.

Wed May 17 TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) 8:00 AM 100 Lambert St. Common Room

Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight? Join us! Every Wednesday morning. Call or text 867-334-1725 for more details

Wed May 17 Yoga Classes at Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs 10:00 AM Yoga mats are provided. Booking options that include yoga classes alone and yoga with discounted entrance to Eclipse are available. eclipsenordichotsprings.ca/yogaclasses

Wed May 17 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 May 17 Pacing Your Way to Wellness: Prioritizing Energy Management 12:00 PM Chronic Conditions Support Program (CCSP) Learn energy management strategies to help you live your best life while managing a chronic health condition. https://yukon.ca/ healthier-tomorrow#programsand-services

Wed May 17 AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin House https:// bcyukonaa.org/meetings/joy-ofliving-group/

Wed May 17 Dads Matter Group 5:30 PM NVD Place A group for dads, grandfathers, stepdads, uncles, foster fathers, all male caregivers are welcome. Join us to talk about parenting and meet other male caregivers. For more info contact 336-0795 or email ante.tokic@yukon.ca

Wed May 17 Arka Brotherhood

Circle: Porcupine Squad 6:30

PM Whitehorse For men eager to identify and move past selflimiting beliefs, stretch beyond their comfort zone and embody the best version of himself. To register email or call mjvernon@ gmail.com 332-4722.

Wed May 17 Narcotics

Anonymous Meetings 7:00 PM

Inclusion Yukon

Wed May 17 Overeaters

Anonymous Meeting 7:30 PM

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

Wed May 17 Beginner w/

Experience – Level 1 5:30 PM

Alpine Bakery – Upstairs Sun Salutation A+B, foundational standing poses. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com

Wed May 17 Move with Life w/Phillipe – All Levels 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery – Upstairs A condition practice for movers of all types seeking agility, mobility, stamina and strength. PreRegister by email wallymaltz@ mac.com

Thu May 18 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 May 18 Inyengar Yoga 12:00

PM Church of Northern Apostles Join the Elder Active along with instructor Richard Mueller, register online. https://bit.ly/3Zl6J9H

Thu May 18 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 May 18 KDCC Walking with Our Sisters Sewing Group 5:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre.

Thu May 18 Vitality Yoga w/ Nancy 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery – Upstairs Kundalini yoga cleanses and detoxifies the body, neutralizes stress, rewires natural pathways. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com

Thu May 18 Breathe + Stretch w/Carrie 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery – Upstairs A slow paced class to stretch the body. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com

Thu May 18 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

Fri May 19 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 May 19 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!

Fri May 19 Slow Flow Resto –All Levels 5:30 PM Stretch, flow + restore – a great way to end the week for a better weekend. PreRegister by email wallymaltz@ mac.com

Fri May 19 Narcotics Anonymous Meetings 7:00 PM Yukon Employees Union

Fri May 19 Sacred Breathwork with Derek Endress Alpine Bakery & Upstairs 7:00 PM Rejuvenate body/mind/heart, reveal limiting views that exist in body, mind and improve capacity to release fear, anxiety, anger, sadness, grief and other charged or blocked emotions. Register by email wallymaltz@mac. com https://www.yogayukon.ca/ yogayukon/Schedule.html

Sat May 20 Restorative Yoga

– All Levels 10:30 AM Alpine

Bakery – Upstairs Restorative poses are long holds over supportive props relaxing variations of backbends. PreRegister by email wallymaltz@ mac.com

Sat May 20 Sound Journey

7:00 PM 7Th Ray Studio Sound journeys synchronizes brain waves to achieve profound states of relaxation, helping to restore the normal vibratory frequencies of the cells in our bodies. https:// bit.ly/42p0mV0

Sun May 21 Narcotics

Anonymous Meetings 7:00 PM Inclusion Yukon

Mon May 22 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 May 22 Absolute Beginners

– Intro 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery

- Upstairs Introduction to yoga with Erica. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com

Mon May 22 CRUSH 2023!

(or… what can a men’s circle do for me?) 7:00 PM Inclusion

Yukon Meet the men involved and learn more about the two ARKA Brotherhood men’s circles changing lives in Whitehorse. http://www.arkabrotherhood.com

Mon May 22 Hips, Hams Core –

All Levels 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery - Upstairs Fairly vigorous classes with emphasis on breath and slower is stronger. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com

Mon May 22 AA New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral

Mon May 22 Arka Brotherhood Circle: Grizzly Squad 7:00 PM Whitehorse For men eager to identify and move past selflimiting beliefs, stretch beyond their comfort zone and embody the best version of himself. Register by email or phone bcdrisco@gmail.com/867-3320465.

Tue May 23 Yoga with Barbara –All Levels 10:00 AM Whitehorse United Church All welcome, or register: Call/text 335-1996 or email bfraingower@gamil.com

Tue May 23 The Prenatal Lunch Network 12:00 PM NVD Place (Old Canadian Tire Building) A free prenatal lunch network. Each week will feature a different activity. https://bit.ly/42yV21Q

Tue May 23 Sewing Circle 1:00 PM Champagne and Aishihik First Nations CAFN Sewing Circle is every Tuesday. A gathering space available to work on your projects. Refreshments and snacks will be served.

Tue May 23 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 May 23 Intermediate –Level 2 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery – Upstairs Explore alignment and form in a wide range of familiar + new poses. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com

Tue May 23 Yoga by Amber 7:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A yoga class that is for all levels and abilities, register online.

Tue May 23 Better Backs Hips, Hams 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery – Upstairs Critical alignment therapy and therapeutic work for healing. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com

Tue May 23 AA UglyDuckling Group (C/M, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral New members always welcome, this is a non smoking group.

PROFILES:

Bridgeen Barber

Skills Yukon Affiliation: 2022 Territorial and National Skills Competition Competitor for Team Yukon

Age: 31

Trade & Certifications: Red Seal Cook Current workplace: Whitehorse Emergency Centre until several years later. I worked as a youth worker for the Boys and Girls Club of Yukon, for some of that time, and the food programs there were a way I gained a lot of experience and honed my skills. It was also where I learned how much I love cooking for people. Food always brings people together. trade to get into because everybody needs to eat! I love sharing my skills with my friends and family, and they love it too! apprenticeship should only take about three years, normally, but I didn’t get there in the most-linear fashion.

How did you decide on the trade you’re in?

When I realized my work experience outside the industry was still very food involved like at the BGC I figured I should probably give it a go! I was always drawn to cooking.

Was there anything that you found intimidating about your job before you started? If so, how did you overcome that?

I guess it’s always intimidating entering a new kitchen. Every kitchen has a different rhythm because of the people working there and the routines and demands of the business or organization. I think being open to learning and asking questions has helped a lot with that transition.

Do you have any plans to continue further education?

If we’re talking about throughout my whole lifetime I would love to continue to study a variety of things. I am currently doing some upgrading at Yukon University to potentially enter into a degree in nutrition, but I am also very interested in becoming a Red Seal Baker one day!

Where do you see your career in 5, 10, 15 years?

What do you find the most challenging in your trade?

Well, I am very lucky to have had great opportunities in my trade but one unfortunate downside to cooking is that it doesn’t always pay the best and it’s hard on your body. It is a labour-of-love kind of job.

Was there someone who got you excited about this path?

It’s hard to answer this! Lots of people inspired me to cook growing up namely my mom, my Omi and my Aunt Kathleen. Watching them cook and eventually being invited to help was always the highlight of family get-togethers.

Was competing in the Territorial & National Skills Competition in 2022 a benefit to your career?

Yes it absolutely was. I got to utilize the skills I learned in culinary school that I don’t always get to use on the job. It was really exciting. Also the competition aspect of it was pretty neat. I felt like I was on a cooking show! It was an empowering and humbling experience. Also I got to take home a set of pots and pans from Meyer, after the competition was over, which I was stoked about. I only had old hand-me-down pots in my home kitchen before.

If you could restart your apprenticeship and career in the trade, is there anything you would do differently?

I think I might have started it sooner and done the apprenticeship the whole way through. I completed one year of culinary school at Yukon University in 2016 and had been working in the industry on and off, previous to that, so I knew I liked cooking. I continued to work in the industry after that but didn’t finish my seal until 2022. I didn’t really know what I wanted along the way and I liked working different cooking jobs to gain experience. Looking back I would have liked to get the apprenticeship out of the way first and then travel and explore the trade after.

What were the first steps you took in the trade?

I started working at a fast-food salad bar in Toronto when I was 17. I learned I liked working with my hands and that it was fun creating new food combinations with the ingredients on hand. That kinda sparked the idea of working as a cook, as a career choice, but I didn’t start culinary school

Were you eligible for any grants or incentives for doing an apprenticeship in the Yukon?

Yes. The Yukon apprenticeship program is amazing. Since there isn’t anywhere in the Yukon to complete your second- and thirdyear apprenticeship training periods for becoming a Red Seal Cook they offer to send you to do them at either NAIT or SAIT in Alberta. I was able to complete my 3rd year training period at SAIT with the help of the Yukon government. All I had to cover was my accommodation expenses while I was there, but there was some funding for living expenses provided too.

How has your trade made your life better?

I always say it’s a worthwhile

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

Kitchen people are pretty unique. I guess all trades might say that about their own, but it really is true about cooks. I have a kinship with anyone who works in the service industry, usually, because of our shared experiences. I know most line cooks have eaten their meal over a garbage can once or twice. Most servers will groan at the idea of “marrying the ketchups.” Culinary industry people are some of the hardest-working individuals I know.

How long did it take you to reach your current certification?

I started in 2015 and completed my Red Seal in 2022. A culinary

This is a big question! I have a lot of dreams over the next several years. Here’s a few: expanding the food programs at my current workplace, getting more baking experience, opening a small food business, getting a degree in nutrition or something in the health or social work field … I’m still figuring it all out.

What piece of advice would you offer someone who’s looking to be a chef?

Make sure you love cooking and not just as a hobby. It’s a tough job at times, and it can be physically and mentally challenging. Make sure to take care of your wellness and to put yourself first, despite the demands of the job. A good employer will support their employees to do that. n

A judge looks on as Bridgeen Barber sets up her presentation of dishes at the 2022 Territorial Skills Competition