AS CANADIANS, WE WEAR POPPIES TO EXPRESS OUR DEEP GRATITUDE FOR THOSE WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. WE HONOUR NOT ONLY THE FALLEN BUT ALSO THE INCREDIBLE VETERANS AMONG US WHOSE BRAVERY INSPIRES US ALL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND YOUR DEDICATION. LET’S HOLD YOUR STRENGTH CLOSE AND WORK TOGETHER FOR A FUTURE FILLED WITH PEACE AND GRATITUDE.
Brendan Hanley
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Chicken Teriyaki
Panko crusted chicken breast in a traditional teriyaki sauce served with a medium grain Japanese rice with a tangy and salty katzu sauce.
Nicole Bauberger is a multi-disciplinary visual artist, writer, musician and performer based in
is a long-time and frequent contributor to
GO SCRATCH A 500-YEAR ITCH
Shelley Niro retrospective re-poses questions of originality and aboriginality
As I ascended the escalator to view Shelley Niro’s solo retrospective exhibition at the Vancouver Art Gallery, I saw a friend. In “Abnormally Aboriginal”, a photographic and textbased piece from 2013.
Niro uses photographic selfportraits and text to question what being “aboriginal” and/or “original” might mean. I installed this piece for curator Lori Beavis at the Northern Front Studio in Whitehorse in September 2016 in the context of the Aboriginal Curatorial Collective’s Gathering in Whitehorse. That organization is now called the Indigenous Curatorial Collective (icca.art.)
Although even after two hours, I wished I had allowed more time, I walked away from this show feeling a much more grounded appreciation for Niro’s work. Her pieces informed and resonated with each other. I strongly recommend that you go see it, if you can find the time if you’re down in Vancouver between now and February 17, 2025.
If you miss it in Vancouver, maybe you can check it out at the Remai Modern in Saskatoon, April 4 to August 31 of next year, its fifth stop on a tour that includes galleries across Canada and in New York State. Go in any case, but go with more time than I had if you can!
I would also recommend bringing headphones that connect to your cell phone. Many of the works had QR codes beside them
Chicken Yakisoba
Panko crusted chicken breast on top of a traditional Japanese soft egg noodle with a sweet tangy soy sauce. Pork
1779 offers a view of video through a cascade of beads, an interesting combination of media in installation
to allow you to listen to Niro speak about the histories of the pieces herself. I didn’t have these.
Niro was born in Niagara Falls, New York. She is a member of the Turtle Clan of the Kanyen’kehà:ka (Mohawk) Nation, from the Six Nations of the Grand River territory. Wall texts refer to the “Haudenosaunee system of matriarchy, which traces ancestry through the mother’s family and guides per-
sonal obligations and responsibilities.”
I think that many Yukon-based art viewers will recognize these values in the way she works with images of her mother and sisters, and the characters of laughing, teasing aunties.
Niro has been at this for a long time. The exhibition spans her important and influential body of work over 35 years. I stumbled upon a few copies of Artscraft Quarterly recently from 1989 and 1990–a magazine produced by the
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THE YUKON REMEMBERS
It goes without saying that Remembrance Day is about remembering
Remembering those Canadians who fought and died in times of war (and also in times of peace). The Yukon is no exception. The territory has a long history of men and women who have been a part of the Canadian Armed Forces and Canadian Rangers. The latter being a uniquely important part of life and defence in the North.
As November 11 approaches, people like Wade Istchenko, who is both an MLA for Kluane riding, and a sergeant with the 1 Canadian Ranger Patrol Group based in Haines Junction, reflect on the service and sacrifice those who have been and are currently part of the Canadian military.
With a service record of over three decades, Istchenko said it’s as important today as it has always been to stop and remember that young Canadian men and women travelled to other places to fight and put their lives on the line, from The Great War (WWI) in Europe to fighting against the Nazis during WWII, to battling Taliban forces in Afghanistan in the first part of the 21st Century.
Chris Colbourne is a past editor of What’s Up Yukon and living in Whitehorse. He has worked as both a photojournalist and print journalist for the past 25 years.
“It’s so important in our country. We need to remember [those who fought and died].”
For him personally, having family like his grandfather who served and his own kids having been a part of the Junior Rangers when they were younger, and as an active service member himself, Istchenko said participating in some way on Remembrance Day
is paramount.
“It’s probably one of the most important things I do in my life every year,” he said.
Istchenko said that when things are good, and Canadians are not off fighting somewhere, people can sometimes forget the importance of supporting veterans at home. Taking the time to engage with veterans and show support
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by wearing a poppy and making a donation when picking one up, all go a long way to keeping the idea of Remembrance Day at the forefront of people’s minds. He has seen first hand how the Armistice that is Remembrance Day, is viewed overseas, and how Canada is viewed. During his mil-
Members of the 1 CRPG and RCMP in Haines Junction
PHOTO: Pam Atkins
DELTA RAMBLER
TRIBUTE TO AN OLD FRIEND
Ebun was the oldest friend I ever had
We met when I was four and he was five. They lived on the other end of the block in Inuvik. His real name was Harold, but we just called him by his nickname.
Technically, he was my father’s first cousin, but since he and I were the same age, we grew up like cousins.
Ebun was a character from the get-go. He was happy-golucky, always cuttin’ up and making jokes. He was the unofficial leader of our pack of kids. Back in the day, Inuvik had a 9 o’clock curfew for children. When the curfew siren rang, we all hot-footed for home.
One time Ebun talked a few of us kids into running away from home. We met and made plans for our getaway. Ebun instructed us all to grab some food from home along with some matches as we’d be camping out. Our little gang met 15 minutes later and made our way to an abandoned cabin half a mile from town.
We got there and proceeded to eat all our food. Then we decided to burn the arctic cotton which grew abundantly around the area. We’d known from experience that if you lit one cotton, the other would catch on and the patch would go up in a spectacular burst of flames.
Just at the apex of the fire, the 9 o’clock siren began to wail. We froze. I looked at Ebun, who looked at another kid, who looked back at me. We were in a doggone pickle and we knew it. But the thought of getting spanked for coming in late was not going to be fun. We took our chances.
Little did we know that the patch had blossomed into a very large area. When we lit the fire, it immediately spread to an uncontrollable blaze. We all took off our coats and tried to beat the flames down.
With no thought of our backpacks, we turned heel and made a mad dash for home. The siren rang for exactly one minute. If we
were more than two minutes late, then we’d get a lickin’ from a willow switch that we’d have to cut ourselves.
That one minute was the longest minute of my short life. I was smaller than the rest and it didn’t take them long to leave me in their dust. “Wait,” I yelled in vain. “Wait for me.”
Friendship has no loyalty if there’s a willow switch on the other end; by the time we hit the outskirts of town, they were long gone. The siren had stopped as I reached the end of the dead end road we’d walked out on and I still had a good run ahead of me.
One of my runners came off and I had to turn around and pick it up. I didn’t even put it on. I just held on and ran for my cotton-pickin’ life. I came down the home stretch just as my mom came out the door to holler for me. I put my head down and pumped my little legs as fast as they could go. I ran right past my mom and into the living room, stopping in front of the clock on the wall. Six seconds to spare! I collapsed on the floor and stayed there till I felt someone carrying me to my bed. I’d fainted.
The next day at school, Ebun leaned over and asked me, “Did you make it?” I nodded. “Good,” he replied. As we got older, we played hockey together, becoming a line to be reckoned with, because of Ebun’s wicked slapshot and my ability to skate between my opponents’ legs due to my size. We won every championship from Tom Thumbs on up to the Peewee league and were inseparable on and off the ice.
Dennis (bottom left) with Ebun (top right)
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Dennis (top left) and Ebun (bottom right)
TThe motto for the Yukon is Larger Than Life
hat could also be said for opera. So having an opportunity to blend the Yukon and opera together might even be considered colossal.
It just so happens the Yukon Arts Centre (YAC) and Edmonton Opera have such a partnership that will see emerging artists heading to the Yukon to kick off their residency year with Edmonton Opera.
Holly Kroeker, the Head of Artistic Operations for Edmonton Opera said the idea of the emerging artists program is to give the artists who have finished the formal part of their academic train-
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ing an opportunity to work within a company so conclusion of the schooling and entry into the workforce can be bridged.
The four emerging artists for the forthcoming season include baritone Connor Hoppenbrouwers, mezzo soprano Rachael McAuley, pianist and conductor Spencer Kryzanowski and stage manager Ryan MacAuley.
Speaking from Edmonton, Kroeker said when it was suggested that Edmonton Opera and the YAC collaborate, it made sense, as Edmonton hosts the most northerly opera organization and is closest to the Yukon.
“There’s a huge desire for arts and culture up in the Yukon and also they don’t have an official opera company there, she said, adding, “So we said, what if we bring our resources together and
Rachael McAuley of the Edmonton Opera performs for schoolchildren at Ghùch Tlâ Community School in Carcross on October 8
we’re able to bring opera to the North?”
Thus the idea was born to bring opera to schools around parts of the southern Yukon to expose kids of different ages to the fact that it exists and is another viable art form that people can readily get involved in, from performers to designers or set builders and stage managers, for example.
During the first week of October, three of the four artists (Ryan Macauley was unable to travel North), visited seven schools in Whitehorse, Carcross, Carmacks and Haines Junction, with students treated to talks and performances, Kroeker said.
The artists will return in January to do it all again, although exact locations are still to be determined. She also said there will be a workshop-based trip to Dawson in February, partnering with various
Edmonton Opera’s Spencer Kryzanowski, Connor Hoppenbrouwers and Rachael McAuley perform at Tantalus Community School in Carmacks on October 7
composers, librettists and singers and developing their works.
The latter event will be a joint enterprise with YAC, Edmonton Opera and The Klondike Institute of Arts and Culture (KIAC).
Kroeker said she has long worked professionally with opera artists, and has seen a varied approach by each artist when it comes to how they got involved in it. She added there can be a misconception that people come to opera only through a family background, or that it’s a niche community.
In reality, she said, many artists she has worked with had no exposure to opera as youth, or in a specific opera culture, but found it later in life.
“I think why this is so important, is you never know where people are going to be inspired to choose a path in the arts or who you are going to reach.”
Offering experiences like the school visits is a two-pronged approach, where students are exposed to the world of opera, but it also helps ensure the survival of the art form itself.
It also helps “demystify” opera, Kroeker said.
“It’s not just you know, fancy languages and big ball gowns. There’s so much more to it, and we’re really trying to drive home that it’s about storytelling and that everybody has a story to tell. It doesn’t matter your background [or] where you’re from–lots of these stories are universal, and it’s the human experience, right?”
Yukon Arts Centre CEO, Casey Prescott, said this multi-year partnership is designed to connect the Yukon with the young artist program at the Edmonton Opera.
“It’s a real sort of two-way street and is, you know, bringing up what we feel is a very impactful outreach experience while also, kind of enhancing the training opportunities that the Edmonton Opera has for their young artist program.”
Prescott added there are always plans for more future collaboration between the two organizations, but the primary focus is on getting the art of opera in front of students.
“We are, as an organization, trying to build out more and more capacity and to get off the hill and kind of get into schools in Whitehorse, but also, most importantly, into rural communities.” n
PHOTOS: Mike Thomas/ Yukon Arts Centre
Colbourne
This feature is part of an ongoing series by Parks Canada of stories about the places and people
CONSERVING THE CACHE
How artifacts from the 1937 Mount Lucania expedition are being preserved
When Bradford Washburn and Bob Bates found themselves stranded on the Walsh Glacier in southwestern Yukon in 1937 with 900 lbs of food, gear, and photography equipment, they had some tough
choices to make.
The duo had expected to attempt the first ascent of Mount Lucania as a party of four mountaineers and return to Valdez, Alaska, with renowned bush pilot Bob Reeve, using the glacier as their base camp and runway.
Washburn and Bates were on the first trip that June, following several gear caching flights in May. As the plane’s skis sunk into the glacier, it quickly became evident that the unseasonably warm weather had turned their landing strip to deep slush.
Reeve was stranded for days before the temperature cooled enough to allow for one of the most harrowing departures of his storied career. There was no way he would be returning with the remaining team members, or for Washburn and Bates for that matter.
Undeterred, the mountaineers recalibrated their exit strategy. Following a successful summit of Mount Lucania they would walk to Burwash Landing, covering almost 200 km of mountaintops and glaciers, thundering rivers, and
CAMERA LENS AND LENS CONE
tangled subarctic taiga.
Their survival was remarkable and possible in no small part thanks to the actions of local First Nation guides Johnnie Allen and Sam Johnson and wrangler Paul Bierckel, who the desperate mountaineers were fortunate to come across near the pass between the Donjek and Duke rivers.
All unnecessary food and gear had been left behind in caches on the Walsh Glacier, with the hopes of one day returning to recover them. But it wouldn’t be until 85 years later, in 2022, through the
efforts of film production company Teton Gravity Research, University of Ottawa glaciologists, and Parks Canada specialists that the caches would be found and partially recovered.
Of the 53 artifacts found on the glacier, 21 were selected for removal, led by a Parks Canada archaeologist and conservator. The recovered artifacts were wrapped in wet cotton to keep them from drying out, and placed into labelled polyethylene bags.
Here is the conservation story of two of those artifacts in photos.
According to David Roberts, author of Escape from Lucania, of all the items left behind, abandoning the Fairchild F-8 camera grieved Brad Washburn the most. Washburn used these largeformat cameras to capture the aerial images of the Yukon and Alaskan mountains that would help solidify his place in history as one of the world’s foremost mountain photographers.
This photo, taken by Bob Bates, shows Washburn with a Fairchild F-6 camera. Washburn would fly with the door off, tethered to the interior of the plane to expose the large negatives and achieve his finely detailed mountain portraits.
While the main body of the Fairchild F-8 camera was not found, the lens cone with the Kodak Aerostigmat lens still mounted inside was recovered.
The recovery team, including Parks Canada conservator Cindy Lee Scott seen here with the camera lens, used warm water to carefully pour around the edges of the artifacts to free them from the ice. Where larger items were more deeply embedded, an electric chainsaw was used to cut channels around the sides of the artifact to pour the warmed water into. Chisels helped remove any last bits of ice the water couldn’t reach.
PHOTO: Boston Museum of Science
PHOTO: L. Hittmeier.
Much of the conservation treatment for the artifacts involved careful cleaning and controlled drying to prevent further deterioration, removing rust by hand. Here are two different views of the camera lens before treatment.
Parks Canada archaeologist Sharon Thomson works to remove the partial ski embedded in the ice of the Walsh Glacier. While skis had been useful on Washburn’s previous expedition to map the relatively flat icefields of the region in 1935, he decided they would be able to carry heavier loads on the steep slopes of Lucania under snowshoe.
The artifacts were treated in Parks Canada labs in both Winnipeg and Ottawa by a team of six specialists, with the intent to eventually exhibit the collection in Haines Junction. Here is the camera lens after treatment.
Here is the partial ski and binding following removal from the ice. Washburn and Bates cached the cumbersome skis on the glacier in favour of the bearpaw snowshoes, a decision that may have haunted them later as they pondered how they would ford the torrential Donjek River with limited materials. In the 1935 mapping expedition, the team of explorers had fashioned a raft from skis, air mattresses and driftwood to get across the rushing Alsek River.
A reproduction (left) of the original lens and lens cone (right) was made using a 3D scanner and printer, casts and molds, and will allow visitors to Kluane National Park and Reserve to interact with the
Disclaimer:
Here is the ski and binding after being fully dried and treated for rust. The artifact is now stable enough for transport and display in Haines Junction.
Editor’s Note: Parks Canada has arranged a license for use agreement with the Boston Museum of Science for the use of the historical image of Bradford Washburn in the airplane with a Fairchild F-6 camera, labelled 57-2091 in their catalogue. This use allows for a printed What’s Up Yukon story and the online version of the story on whatsupyukon. com, it may not be used for any other purposes.
replica as part of the exhibit.
PHOTOS: Parks Canada/Conservation Laboratory
PHOTO: Parks Canada/Conservation Laboratory
PHOTO: PARKS CANADA/S. PARKER
PHOTO: L. Hittmeier
PHOTOS: Parks Canada/Conservation Laboratory
PHOTOS: Parks Canada/Conservation Laboratory
WHITEHORSE EVENTS
ART SHOWS
Until Nov 15 Kwändü nùchù n-zhà –Early September Stories Yukon Arts Centre Gallery Celebrates the artists of the Northern Cultural Expressions Society, emphasising the healing, transformation, and sense of family nurtured through art.
Until Nov 15 Abundance Yukon Arts Centre Gallery An exhibition of the latest acquisitions to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection. Featuring 15 Yukon artists, Abundance includes multi-media works. Until Nov 29 Gender Justice: Art as a Call to Action by The Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre & Les EssentiElles Arts Underground
Until Nov 29 Silence - Reflections on the Science of Migration by Misha Donohoe & Kim Melton Arts Underground
Until Dec 6 Future GenerationsShakaat Artist Residency Showcase Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre On display in the Hude Nju Ku galleryFuture Generations is an exhibit where the artists can leave behind something
that they want to be remembered for by the future generations that will come after us. It’s emotional, powerful, inspirational, and personal.
Until March 1 Growing Up With the Yukon - The Van Bibber family Arts Underground Showcases selections from almost two thousand photographs taken by the Van Bibber family between 1919 and 1965
LIVE MUSIC
Thu Nov 7 JITH – Bassist Ragn Royle Quartet 7:00 PM Old Fire Hall Educational vignette with Steve Gedrose - Featured performer upright bassist Ragn Royle ‘Northern Bop Delegation’ Quartet with Logan, guest saxophonist Colin Gronert and Graeme. http://jazzyukon.ca
Fri Nov 8 & Sat Nov 9 Blue Feather Music 2024 YAC Yukon Arts Centre The 24th annual Blue Feather Festival featuring Sue Foley, Brandon Isaak, Sierra Noble and the Will Pacaud Band.
Sun Nov 10 JOTW – Toronto
guitarist Jocelyn Gould Quintet
7:30 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre
Juno award winner Jocelyn Gould is an international performer with joyful energy captivating audiences around the world and her passion for music is infectious.
Tue Nov 12 Little Miss Higgins –Yukoner Appreciation Night 7:00
PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre From the Great Northern Plains, Little Miss Higgins struts and serenades her way onto any stage playing music brewed up in early country blues, jazz and folk.
Fri Nov 15 Full Moon Dance Party 8:00 PM Kopper King Neighbours
Pub Enjoy the night of the full moon in style on the best dance floor in town. Soundsystem, graphics, and floor lighting - an electric night.
Sat Nov 16 Kim Rogers & Gemini Fire 8:00 PM 98 Hotel Will be a rockin’ good time! Join us as Kim Rogers & Gemini Fire light up the 98 Hotel Stage!!!
Monthly
Mondays
Gray Jay Café 6:00 PM Tony’s Pasta & Seafood House.
Tuesdays
Live Music 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well
Wednesdays Karaoke 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well
Whitewater Wednesday 8:00 PM 98 Hotel
Thursdays
Ginger Jam 7:00 PM Lefty’s Well
Fridays
Live Music 6:00 PM Tony’s Pasta & Seafood House.
Live Music 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well
Saturdays
Live Music at Whiskey Jacks 7:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill At Whiskey Jack’s every Saturday. whiskeyjacks.ca/ Live Music 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well
Wed Nov 6 Fundamentals of Public
Speaking & Presenting 9:00 AM Yukon University Whitehorse Campus
Wed Nov 6 Legislative Assembly
Tribute to Red Grossinger and Joe Novak 12:45 PM Yukon Legislative Assembly A tribute to our fallen Comrades Red Grossinger and Joe Novak will be made in the Legislature. Be there by 12:45pm so you can give your name as a guest at the door and find a seat.
Thu Nov 7- Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival 6:00 PM Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre
Features a variety of films from the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) and includes an incredible line-up of captivating stories from around the world!
Thu Nov 7 Majestic Solutions
Presents: Making Paper Flowers
6:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Learn the techniques to create stunning, lifelike flowers using various types of paper.
Thu Nov 7 Grant and Proposal
Writing 9:00 AM Yukon University Whitehorse Campus
Fri Nov 8 Splatter Room - Date
Night 2 for 1 6:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Armed with paint brushes, colourful paints and plenty of enthusiasm, you and your partner will let loose and splatter your way to your very own, unique piece of art.
Sat Nov 9 Fish Tanning Workshop 10:00 AM Northern Cultural Expressions Learn the traditional craft of turning raw fish skins into durable leather using a variety of tanning techniques with Cheryl McLean.
Sat Nov 9 All Things Christmas 9:00 AM Whitehorse Church of the Nazarene J.E.M. presents their annual “All Things Christmas” Indoor sale. All proceeds towards the JEM outreach ministry in northern Mexico. https:// www.jeministries.net
Sat Nov 9 Herbal Tea Blend Making 2:00 PM Haines Junction, Yukon A cozy fall time workshop, learn how to make and use herbal medicines, so you can apply that knowledge at home.
Sat Nov 9 24 Hour Challenge 12:00
PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn A night at the Gold Rush Inn, solidarity with other creators, soup and a chance to create!
Mon Nov 11 Remembrance Day Service 9:30 AM Canada Games Centre Yukon Everyone welcome, doors open at 9:30am, be seated in the flexihall by 10:15 am. Livestream the event from the Legion’s Facebook page.
Tue Nov 12 Laser Cutter Basics - Wooden Earrings 6:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Create your own custom wood earrings! In this beginner laser cutting and jewellerymaking workshop you will design, cut, and assemble at least 2 pairs of wood earrings. https://yukonstruct.com
Tue Nov 12 Late Stage Financial Management with Maddy Clark 5:30 PM Online Delve into the intricacies of financial management with our Advanced Financial Management workshop. Designed for later-stage
Wed Nov 13 HR Professional Series: Employee and Labour Relations 9:00 AM Yukon University Email registrations@yukonu.ca for more info.
Thu Nov 14 Voices from the Wind River 5:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre
A short film by Bethany Paquette following First Nations youth on a journey down the Wind River - special speakers, live music and info booths https://cpawsyukon.org/
Thu Nov 14 Yukon Trapper Education Workshop 6:00 PM Yukon University Dene Cho Kê’endį Campus In this basic trapper training workshop learn about ethics, regulations, rights and responsibilities and more. Call to register 667-5652 https://yukon.ca/ trapper-education
Fri Nov 15 Confessions - Live at The Cache 6:00 PM Queer Yukon Society The Cache Confessions is an open mic night, celebrating and amplifying the stories and talents of trans voices. Performance spots are limited so please sign up in advance! https:// www.queeryukon.com/upcomingevents
Fri Nov 15 Live Comedy - Mike
Rita featuring Ryan Short 7:00 and 9:30 PM Boiler Room Lounge
A night of laughter and good vibes, an unforgettable evening of comedy with headliner, Mike Rita, and the incredibly funny feature act, Ryan Short!
Fri Nov 15 2024 Heart to Home Christmas Market 10:00 AM
The Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre Whitehorse
Over 3 days, a magical market that showcases local artisians and crafters, complete with a fun atmosphere of twinkling lights, cheerful carolers, and the irresistible aroma of seasonal treats.
Sat Nov 16 Fish Leather Creations Workshop 10:00 AM Northern Cultural Expressions Learn to sew medicine bags or Christmas ornaments using sustainably sourced fish leather with Beaver Cree artisan and knowledge keeper Cheryl McLean.
Sat Nov 16 Vintage - Antiques & Collectibles Sale 10:00 AM Hellaby Hall Christmas Items, Toys, Pop Culture & Other Unique Collectibles, Vintage Glass, Ceramics, Linens, Vinyl Records, Coins, Jewellery, Artwork, and Many More Treasures!
Sat Nov 16 Annual Old Fashioned Christmas Sale 10:00 AM Old Log Church Museum Come shop our vintage inspired Christmas ornaments and help yourself to some Christmas snacks
Sat Nov 16 33rd Global Village Craft Fair 11:00 AM Elks Lodge 306 An annual craft fair featuring wares from indigenous artisans from all over the world, from soapstone items from Kenya to candles from South Africa, Olive oil, olive soap and pottery from the West Bank and much more.
Sat Nov 16 solstice haiku discussion group 2:00 PM https:// kjmunro1560.wordpress.com/
Sat Nov 16 Live Comedy - Mike Rita featuring Ryan Short 7:00 PM Boiler Room Lounge A night of laughter and good vibes, an unforgettable evening of comedy with headliner, Mike Rita, and the incredibly funny feature act, Ryan Short!
Mon Nov 18 Introduction to Facilitation 9:00 AM Yukon University Whitehorse Campus An introductory course is designed to explore, cultivate, and refine your facilitation abilities. email registrations@yukonu. ca for more info.
Monthly
2nd Monday Ukulele Group 6:00
PM Golden Age Society salvin@ northwestel.net
2nd Monday Whitehorse Slow Jam
7:00 PM Golden Age Society
2nd & 4th Mondays Service Officer 7:00 AM Royal Canadian Legion
Whitehorse An invite to all Veterans, Police and First responders for the service hour at the Legion, socialise and find out what is going on. https:// bit.ly/3Lm40ZG
2nd & 4th Wednesdays Whitehorse Photography Club - Meetup 7:00
PM Yukon University - Whitehorse Campus Held in Rm A2204. Discuss photography, share your work, learn new tips and tricks. http:// whitehorsephotoclub.ca/
First Thursdays QYS Craft Night 7:00
PM Queer Yukon Society The Cache
This is a great place to gather and meet other queer crafters. And there will be tea of course. Regular drop-in is still available.
2nd Thursday QYS Movie Nights 5:00 PM Queer Yukon Society The Cache
Last Thursdays 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.
2nd Thursday Music Trivia 7:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Come on out and test your music knowledge! Teams of no more than 6 people.
Last Friday Pioneer Women of Yukon 12:00 PM Golden Age Society
3rd Sundays Messy Church 3:00
PM Christ Church Cathedral church for children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality. Crafts, singing and food will be the focus.
2nd & 4th Sundays Grade 8 – 12
High School Youth Group 6:00
PM Mountainview Church A positive place for your teen to hang out on the weekend. Take part in games and activities, learn about the Bible, and deepen faith. https://mountainview. church/connect/youth Monthly
Weekly
Mondays
Mtg: Competitive Commander 6:00
PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles Women’s Bible Study 6:00pm Women’s Bible Study. Refreshments are served followed by the study. For more info check out www. mountainview.church or email rachel@mountainview.church. Ukulele Group 6:00 PM Golden Age Society
Euchre - For Members and Signed in Guests 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Euchre a tricktaking card game for four players, two on each team, As a member you
Tuesdays
Bridge 12:00 PM Golden Age Society Café de l’amitié 2:00 PM Association franco-yukonnaise (AFY) Le Café de l’amitié est un rendez-vous hebdomadaire et une occasion de rassemblement pour les francophones de 50 ans et plus.
QYS Drop-in Queer Yukon Society
The Cache 2:00 PM
Language Skills for Ukrainians 5:15
PM Yukon Learn A discussion group workshop provides a relaxed and friendly environment where learners can practise and learn English conversation skills.
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
Chess Club 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles Love Chess? Want to learn? Looking for Competition? Join us!
SuperSmash Bros, Mtg: Commander 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles
10 Card Crib - Members & Signed In Guests 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Whether you are a seasoned crib player or a beginner, come play! Learn tips and tricks and have some fun! https://bit.ly/3KP0B5s
Wednesdays
Multicultural Connection Group
11:00 AM Multicultural Centre of the Yukon – MCY Connect with other parents and caregivers, learn about parenting in different cultures. A free lunch program for immigrants and refugee families. Lunch and transportation provided. Call 332-1803 for more info.
Spanish Conversation 12:00 PM Whitehorse United Church Call 3336081 for more info.
Anglican Holy Communion –Whitehorse 12:10 PM Christ the Church Cathedral The Book of Common Prayer, 2nd Wednesday of the month
Sew & Tell All – Elders Hangout
1:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre
Facilitated by Kwanlin Dün Elder-inResidence Shirley Smith, everyone welcome. Feel free to join and start a beading project or work on something that you’ve already started! For more info email culturalprograms@kdcc.ca
QYS Drop-in Queer Yukon Society
The Cache 2:00 PM
Texas Hold’ Em 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For signed in members and guests. Bragging rights!
Mtg: Modern, Warhammer Age of Sigmar 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles
Thursdays
Public Speaking TrainingToastmasters 12:00 PM Decora Guests are always welcome. There are many roles to learn at Toastmasters. Practice 2 minute table topics
Anglican Thursday at the Cathedral 12:10 PM Christ the Church Cathedral Bring a lunch (Book of Alternative Services)
Pathfinder Role-Playing Game for Youth 3:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. Find out what role playing games are all about! Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are always welcome.
Mtg: casual Commander, Warhammer 40k & Kill Team 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles
Mountainview Church Community Group 7:00 PM 16 years or older?
Mountainview Church Community Group! We’ll share some snacks and talk about what the bible has to say about discipleship.
Fridays
Yukon Amateur Radio Association
Coffee Discussion Group 8:45 AM
A&W Restaurant Hams from outside the Yukon and those interested are welcome to join us in this casual event.
Coffee & Chat 11:00 AM Golden Age Society Coffee and chat is a way to connect with your community, develop friendships, and have fun.
Mtg: Pioneer, YuGiOh Casual 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles
Saturdays
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.
Mountainview Church Sunday Service 9:30 AM Church In The Building 9:30 AM, 11AM or Church At Home 7 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM Mountainviewwhitehorse.ca/Watch
Clothing Room 10:00 AM Whitehorse Church of the Nazarene Free of charge to anyone and everyone
Whitehorse United Church Worship Service 10:30 AM A caring community of faith, based on a foundation of Biblical teaching and spiritual truth
Secondhand Clothing Bizarre 2:00 PM Whitehorse Seventh-Day Adventist Church Clean clothes needed and donations accepted if in good condition. Please call before dropping clothes off and for more info 633-3463.
Sunday Gatherings 3:00 PM The Northern Collective Church
KIDS & FAMILIES
Monthly
1st & 3rd Saturdays Grades 5 - 7
Junior Youth Group 7:00 PM
Mountainview Church Passionate about giving kids opportunities to have fun & make new friends, while teaching them about Jesus & His great love for our world https:// mountainview.church/connect/youth
2nd and 4th Saturdays Grade 8 - 12
High School Youth Group 7:00
PM Mountainview Church A positive place for your teen to hang out on the weekend. Take part in games and activities, learn about the Bible, and deepen faith. https://mountainview. church/connect/youth
Weekly
Tuesdays
Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse
Public Library Join us for stories, songs & rhymes! A free drop-in program for children ages 0-5 and caregivers at Whitehorse Public Library
Parent-Child Mother Goose 10:30
AM The Child Development Centre Celebrates the power and pleasure of songs, rhymes and oral stories. Bonding time with your little one or to learn for later.
Wednesdays
Community Connections 1:30 PM
Yukon Family Literacy Centre An intergenerational story time and craft program. Meet local elders, have a coffee, do some crafts, and make a friend!
Thursdays
Transformations Along The Chu Nikwän 1:30 PM Yukon Visitor Information Centre Join Amber for a free walking tour every Thursday along the Whitehorse waterfront to learn about the Yukon First Nations people and the history of the Yukon. Pathfinder Role-Playing Game for Youth 3:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Youth 11-17 are invited to join, no experience necessary.
MEETINGS
Mon Nov 4 Klondike Snowmobile Association AGM 7:00 PM Sport Yukon Review the past year, presenting a brief overview of our current status and financials, electing our 2024/2025 board of directors. All are welcome to attend - held in boardroom #2 use the centre door. https://ksa.yk.ca/coming-events
Tue Nov 5 Yukon Bluegrass Music Association AGM 7:00 PM NorthLight Innovation We have a small, experienced board but are seeking additional people to join the board. Contact Mark at president@ yukonbluegrass.com.
Thu Nov 7 Wilderness Tourism Association of the Yukon AGM 6:00 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Join us for an evening of industry networking, refreshments and some necessary organisational housekeeping. Your attendance and voice is important to us. Email info@ wtay.com to register.
Tues Nov 19 Friends of Yukon Permanent Art Collection AGM 7:00 PM Whitehorse VIC and Teams. Contact garnet.muething@yukon.ca; 867-332-8383 for details and Teams link.
Weekly
Tuesdays
Rendezvous Rotary Tony’s Pasta and Seafood House 6:30 PM Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at Tony’s Pasta and Seafood. Come and join us for fun, and fellowship. Thursdays Toastmasters Decora 12:00 PM Sundogs Toastmasters Club. Club is open to all interested parties and we provide constructive feedback to help develop public speaking skills.
Monthly
First Monday Klondike Snowmobile Association Board Meeting 7:00 PM Sport Yukon https://ksa.yk.ca/comingevents/
Third Thursday ASAY board monthly meeting Sport Yukon 10:00 PM Third Thursday Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition Monthly Meeting 5:00 PM ZOOM Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition for regular meeting. Everyone is welcome. Call Kathy 334-9317 or info@yapc.ca for a zoom link or join us in person. https://yapc.ca/actions/ detail/yapcs-monthly-meetings
ONLINE EVENTS
Tue Nov 12 Late Stage Financial Management with Maddy Clark 5:30 PM Online Delve into the intricacies of financial management with our Advanced Financial Management workshop. Designed for later-stage businesses - register online. https:// yukonstruct.com/event/late-stagefinancial-management-with-maddyclark/
Wed Nov 13 Living with Loss - free workshop 6:30 PM Online Learn about the nature of grief and the various ways it can impact people experiencing different forms of loss, as well as practical tools for self- care that will help you heal and grow through difficult times.
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.
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.
MOREL MUSHROOM CROSTINI WITH CRANBERRY BALSAMIC GLAZE
Notes on embracing the winter
On Wednesday October 16 at 8 pm patrons emerged from Arts Underground to a howling blizzard on Main Street. Winter had descended on Whitehorse without our knowledge or consent, while we sat cocooned in warmth at Yukon Words’ monthly Words Out Loud presentation, enchanted by stories and poems from Yukon writers.
Now, our pleasant dream had been ripped away; our long, benign fall extinguished. I, for one, was not pleased, and uttered several colourful words out loud, hunched over in not enough clothes, hurrying towards my friend’s car.
Two days later my mood had shifted. The snow fell and fell, in swirling clouds lit from above by streetlights outside the bedroom window. As I watched the snow settle on fences and trees, on cars and fat-tire bike riders, I remembered how much I love winter, remembered I moved here partly because of winter.
It was an easy pivot to an openarmed embrace of the beauties of the season—skis gliding through the forest, blue shadows, warm smells from the kitchen.
Winter drinks like apple cider and spiced teas came to mind, and on their heels, snacks to accompany. (See below, for one idea.)
It took another pivot to remember that winter is not so great when you’re not well clothed, fed or housed. The charitable organizations need donations more than ever at this time of year.
If you have winter clothing to donate, the Whitehorse Community Thrift Store accepts clothing, shoes, and boots in good condition, and several organizations in the communities do as well. Local food banks always need donations of money or food. The Food Bank Society of the Yukon provides food for households in Whitehorse and
six communities, and the website spells out what the society needs and when to drop it off.
For information on where to find free or low-cost clothing in Whitehorse and the communities, check Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition’s (YAPC) guide, Surviving in the Yukon. YAPC also publishes a monthly guide on where to find free food in Whitehorse.
One of the greatest beauties of the season is sharing food and warmth with friends, neighbours and our communities.
MOREL MUSHROOM
CROSTINI WITH CRANBERRY BALSAMIC GLAZE
• 1 cup morel mushrooms
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp soya sauce
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup 35% cream
• 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
Place morels in a small bowl and pour boiling water over top. Leave to re-constitute for about 30 minutes.
Meantime, heat butter and oil in a medium-sized cast iron frying pan over medium heat. Once sizzling, add onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 7 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat until morels are ready to cook.
Squeeze excess water from the morels, reserving the liquid. Slice larger morels into bite-sized pieces and leave tiny ones whole. Place the pan holding the onions back on the burner, set on medium. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for a good 5 to 7 minutes.
Pour in the reserved soaking liquid and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated. Stir in thyme. Add wine and simmer until reduced by half, then add cream.
Serve straight out of the oven
Cook until the cream has thickened enough that it’s little more than a coating on the mushrooms. Remove from heat and reserve.
Makes about 2 cups, enough for about 24 crostini. Refrigerate any leftover mixture and eat within 3 or 4 days. (Try it on toast or folded into an omelette.)
CROSTINI
• 1 baguette, cut into 1/4-inch rounds
• 1 or 2 Tbsp olive oil
Preheat oven to 400F. Spread crostini out onto two baking trays. Bake for 5 minutes, until undersides are just beginning to brown. Brush olive oil on the browned side of each round. Pile a spoonful of the morel mixture onto each one, not overloading the slices, but covering the bread. Bake for 5 minutes.
Remove from the oven, arrange on a platter and drizzle glaze over top. Serve at once. Makes about 24 crostini.
CRANBERRY BALSAMIC GLAZE
• 1/2 cup cranberry juice
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 2 Tbsp butter
Combine cranberry juice, vinegar and sugar in a small pot set over medium heat. Whisk until sugar is dissolved. Cook, uncovered, until liquid is reduced to a thick syrup, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in butter, one tablespoon at a time. Cool to room temperature. To drizzle, dip a spoon in the glaze and trace lines across each crostino. (There will be drips!)
Store glaze in the refrigerator and use within 2 weeks.
Makes about 1/2 cup.
HOMEMADE CRANBERRY JUICE
• 1 cup frozen low bush cranberries
• 3 cups water
Combine 1 cup cranberries and 1 cup water in a blender and blend to a smooth puree. Line a small sieve with cheesecloth and place it over a small bowl. Pour the cranberry mixture into the sieve.
Pour water, half a cup at a time, into the sieve and allow it to drip into the bowl. Once all the water has passed through the sieve, gather the corners of the cheesecloth together and squeeze gently until most of the liquid is expressed. (Save the pulp for smoothies.)
Store juice in the fridge for up to one month.
Makes 3 cups. n
PHOTO: Michele Genest
with Michele Genest
Michele Genest is a Whitehorse-based chef and writer. Michele has also written two books: The Boreal Feast: A Culinary Journey Through The North and The Boreal Gourmet: Adventures In Northern Cooking.
In The Shirt Shelley Niro uses repeated photographic images to tell a critical story in a way that relates to her work in film
National Indian Arts And Crafts Corporation. One issue included a photograph of her painting “The Waitress,” on display in this exhibition.
In the Summer/Fall 1989 issue, she’s listed in a group touring ex-
stands on a screen where you can watch moving video of Niagara falls through the boots’ cascade of white beads. The interpretive card relates how in 1779 Niro’s Haudenosaunee forebears sought shelter at nearby Fort Niagara
Niro beads a bed for a heart-shaped stone using traditional arts and found objects together to make an expressive gesture
hibition “by women of Native ancestry” at the York Quay Gallery in Toronto, curated by Shirley Bear. The same issue included a feature on the Yukon Indian Arts and Crafts Co-operative Ltd.
Niro’s work belongs in a community of practice that connects to Yukon artwork–it’s been part of related conversations. Some of her strategies, especially the use of whiteface and role playing, resonate in particular with “Erased,” Doug Smarch’s 2003 photographic piece in the Yukon Permanent Art Collection.
It’s important to know how long artwork has been in the making that engages with colonization in this way. It’s also great to see her work given this kind of undivided attention, to make that space in the viewer’s imagination, and to see how the various media she works with relate to each other.
In the four corners of the installation, you can sit and view films from a catalogue of more than 30 titles, many of which she wrote, directed and produced. Outside one of the film-viewing rooms, you can see a hand-beaded movie poster from one of her projects, a film called Honey Moccasin Beading and film come together in a wide variety of ways in this exhibition, ranging from film and photography work depicting traditional artists, to 1779: an elaborately-beaded pair of boots
photography and painting. She often brings a playfulness to these topics that makes it possible to carry on, possible for us to hear the stories, without lying about how hard they are. She will tell you the truth and make you laugh. Niro often invokes the story of Sky Woman falling to Turtle Island. This is not a story I have encountered in Yukon Indigenous stories but one that you will be familiar with if you have read Thomas King’s The Truth About Stories or Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass. It’s an important story in contemporary Indigenous thinking across Canada, and Niro’s interpretations of it are deep and varied.
Sky Woman’s presence attends “Raven’s World,” Niro’s 2015 large oil painting of her only grandchild. The girl wears a beaded aviator’s cap, with a hand raised to her goggles. Seeing far. Corn plants around the high stool she sits on impart a sense of rootedness. The moon stands behind her in a cosmos swirling with many-coloured stars.
Images of the moon recur in Niro’s works, as well as a feeling of the wider universe. Space travel and Sky Woman join to create a suggestion of Indigenous futurism. It reminds me of the Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler, the role that dreaming of the stars can play in imagining a world that resists oppression and opens the doors to freedom.
In more than one work, both visual art and film, Niro celebrates the work of other Indigenous artists, beading and carrying out other traditional arts. She engages the performative act of making from many angles.
Thinking caps, 1999, incorporates photos of hands bead-
The aviator cap in Ravens World resonates with similar actual hats in the installation Thinking Caps
ing as well as lists of words from language learning. Its series of beaded caps, part of the installation, sent me rushing back to Raven’s World, because this is the shape of hat her granddaughter is wearing in this painting. This show gives us these moments of connection between the artworks, where Niro’s varied practices come together into a rare chance
to hear her voice. I hope you will enjoy them as much as I did. Go see it if you can. Admission is free for Indigenous people who self-identify at the Admissions Desk and youth up to age 18. For non-B.C. residents who are not gallery members, entry is $35. The gallery is closed Tuesdays. Check out its website for more details. n
from George Washington.
The curators have done a good job of relating some of the histories of Niro’s own family history with colonization to provide context for the artworks. Niro’s ancestors fought alongside Loyalists against Americans in the American Revolution War.
They came to Canada and, in gratitude for their service, were granted land along the Grand River, which includes the current site of Kitchener-Waterloo, Ont.. Very little of this land remains in the possession of Six Nations of the Grand River. A wall map lays this out clearly.
Many of Niro’s photographic pieces use repeating images. This is the basic way that film works; Niro uses still images with a sense of character and the unfolding of a story in The Shirt from 2003 and the Sleeping Warrior series from 2012, another piece exhibited in Whitehorse, at Northern Front Studio.
The Sleeping Warrior series includes an image called Dressing Warrior where the outfits from the other photographs are all included, floating around the young man reclining on a couch, with tabs like the outfits for a paper doll.
Niro navigates the stresses of the various identities of an Indigenous person through her experiments with identities in film,
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Gallery visitors encountering Sleeping Warrior, which has also been exhibited in Whitehorse
itary career and while stationed in Europe, Istchenko saw many places where fighting had taken place during WWII and said seeing grave sites and monuments from that time it was clear there was and still is a great affection for what Canada did to help liberate those places from the Nazis.
“I saw those graves and I saw the respect for Canada. Our country of Canada [and] how we helped,” Istchenko said.
“It’s not a day off. Remembrance Day is not a day off. It’s not a holiday. You stop at eleven, eleven, eleven and you stop for two minutes,” he said, adding that it doesn’t matter how busy you are or what your job is–you still take that moment to remember.
For Yukoner Wendy Tayler, the act of remembering is something she and a group of friends really took to heart during the COVID-19 pandemic. About four years ago, the group set up a weekly Zoom get-together to keep social connections going and to talk about how they could help others do the same in light of the social restrictions of the time. The idea of how that would pertain to Remembrance Day was discussed, and the idea of The Yukon Remembers Facebook page was born.
“I asked the girls how they feel about investing some time in ensuring Yukon remembers,” adding that the main point of it all is to not make it about any one individual but to make it all about Remembrance Day.
Echoing Istchenko’s sentiment, Tayler said that outside of schools, there feels like a disconnect be-
tween people today and Remembrance Day and that it’s important that people do remember. She said there are reasons that might be, as WWII is decades past and we don’t live in the countries that are currently at war.
“We are not on the front lines and really seeing the impact of war. [But] that doesn’t change the fact that you and I get to get up every morning and live a free life, thanks to not just those people who fought in WWII and WWI, but also those people that continue to put their names forward to the military.”
Back in 2020, a number of local companies stepped up to help with the purchase of signs that are placed out in Whitehorse and the communities ahead of each Remembrance Day. Each year, some new signs are added to help increase awareness and spread the message, Tayler added.
“The goal here is to try and reach those people who aren’t paying attention,” pointing out that, much like the Imagination Library, which buys books for kids, the signs and Facebook campaign is about ensuring that those who might not have a strong connection to Remembrance Day, think about it.
As for Yukon Remembers, the Facebook page, (facebook.com/ YukonRemembers/), is operated by a number of individuals from the territory who try to ensure that as many people as possible in the Yukon are able to have information and think about Remembrance Day.
The information on the page is a collection of information about
Remembrance Day, the annual poppy campaign, and the history of service in the Yukon. Presented in a Did You Know? style, it draws on sources like the Royal Canadian Legion and news stories for example.
Another way to engage people, especially younger generations, could come from more social media outreach, Tayler said. She pointed to an online video by Canadian musician Terry Kelly, called A Pittance of Time, which is a song and video about witnessing members of society stopping to honour two-minutes of silence at 11 am On November 11, and witnessing those who did not.
In addition to social media campaigns perhaps there might be an on-going and constant idea of Remembrance Day. Tayler said that perhaps there can be discus-
sion about having things like poppies all year for example.
She also said that inviting younger generations into the conversation about how they can engage and what kinds of suggestions they have to help make Remembrance Day something to think about. The end result being that people of all generations recognize the importance of the day and the veterans whom it honours. And, people from all over the Yukon are encouraged to send a message to the page’s chat and offer suggestions and ideas of their own.
“Anyone who wants to be a part of it speak up.”
The Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 is gearing up for another year and Legion President Joe Mewett said the poppy campaign officially kicked off October 25, this year.
“Today we started with our first presentation of the poppy which starts the poppy campaign for the Yukon.”
Yukoners around town will see the familiar boxes full of the bright red flowers and Mewett said the poppies are there for people to take and if they want to make a donation to the campaign it’s always welcome. He said people can look for both army and air cadets in addition to volunteers manning tables in local businesses.
In addition to the poppy campaign, the Yukon Legislature will also host a Remembrance Day tribute on November 6 for two local veterans, Joe Novak and Red Grossinger, who both passed this past summer. A Remembrance Day tribute is also scheduled at the legislature on November 7 at 1
p.m. The Legion will host a veterans’ dinner November 8, and the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Canada Games Centre on November 11, beginning at 10:25 a.m. Mewett said.
As the 2024 Remembrance Day approaches, Mewett said he’d like to see the numbers for the annual service continue rising as they have since 2020. He added it’s more important than ever to remind people that there are still many veterans around who served in later wars like Korea and Afghanistan who should be supported and remembered the same way as the WWI and WWII veterans were.
“In the Yukon, there are probably close to 2,000 veterans.”
Mewett said the schools in the territory are always good places to go and talk with youth about the importance of Remembrance Day and remind everyone that veterans are out there.
For Mewett, an important thing for people to remember are the countries in Europe who suffered in war but were helped by Canadian soldiers. Those places have a deep appreciation for what Canada did for them, he said, adding that he hopes we as Canadians never have to experience that type of war scenario here.
But as Canadians we should have the same level of remembrance and support as those European countries do. They deeply appreciate what their sacrifices meant to their country and their families.
“The remembrance is the most important thing.” n
Honouring and remembering at the cenotaph in Haines Junction
Joe Novak is flanked by the Hon. Nils Clarke and Commissioner of Yukon, Adeline Webber
Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France
PHOTO: Pam Atkins
PHOTO: Supplied by Whitehorse Legion Branch 254
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NOW PREMIERING: YUKON RESCUE
The History Channel will premiere its new Yukon-filmed docuseries, Yukon Rescue, on Nov. 7
Yukon Rescue is a brand new documentary series following a group of first responders on the frontlines as they protect their fellow Yukoners and the land.
With avalanches, wildfires, flash floods, ferocious predators and more, frontline workers in the Yukon often find themselves in intense and even life-threatening situations, as this docu-series aims to shine a light on the rugged and unforgiving conditions in nature and educate viewers on some of the work their fellow northerners undertake.
“In historic Dawson City, the volunteer-run fire department is the only line of defence for the tight-knit community,” reads a press statement from the programmers. “Along the Klondike Highway, a helicopter crew armed with explosives races to keep up with avalanches endangering critical access to ports in Alaska.
“Down on the ground, vehicle retrieving operators must brave icy roads and vast distances to rescue drivers stranded by extreme weather. Conservation Officers protect the public from life-threatening encounters with dangerous predators, while First Nations Land Guardians keep watchful eyes on the vital balance between species and environment in their communities.”
Filmed in and around Dawson City, Whitehorse, Watson Lake, Carmacks and some more remote areas of the territory, the series follows the Dawson City Fire Department (DCFD), Yukon Conservation Officers, Yukon First Nations Wildfire, Avalanche Control, Civil Air Search and Rescue, local tow truck operators and more. Owen Kemp-Griffin is a volunteer firefighter who is featured throughout the series.
“The show Yukon Rescue presented themselves to the Dawson City Fire Department and Dawson City Fire Association in summer of 2022 to introduce the mem-
bers with an intriguing proposal,” remembers Kemp-Griffin.
“They wanted to showcase the people who provide emergency services across the Yukon. Our department carries significant responsibilities in Dawson City, including fire fighting, hazardous substances containment, confined space rescue operations, vehicle extrication, assistance to EMS calls, building inspections, fire prevention education, and many others.
“The show was acting as a fly on the wall in our department, the amazing camera crew followed us on calls and in some instances during our daily lives showcasing the volunteer nature of the DCFD.”
Kemp-Griffin says his role on the show is that of a basic firefighter responding to calls.
“I am lucky to live close to the fire hall, which gives me the opportunity to respond quickly and be on as many calls as I can,” he explains.
“The show being involved in our department’s life was not a challenge–the whole Yukon Rescue team were amenable to our
operations, always giving priority to our operations over capturing their show. One of the challenging aspects was the need to continuously remember that there were eyes and ears on us at all times–especially inside the hall.”
Kemp-Griffin says he and the other first responders continuously had to remember that they were not only representing themselves but their “fellow firefighters, fellow emergency responders, and the legacy of the Dawson City Fire Department who have carried out passionate work for over 125 years.”
Kemp-Griffin was hesitant about the show at first, and admits he didn’t want to be involved in it.
“As with many other emergency services, the members of the DCFD form a sort of family unit and having people who you don’t know enter into that intimate space is a little unnerving at first,” he explains.
“I didn’t understand the full scope of the show until the Yukon Rescue crew started to become familiar faces. Once I got to know them and understand the purpose
of the show, I became more open and comfortable with interacting in it. The crew ultimately became a part of the family here in our department and I am very grateful to have gotten to know them.”
The first episode of the series involves a cold snap in Dawson City that puts Dawson City Fire Chief Mike Masserey and his team of volunteers directly in the line of fire. When they receive a midnight call to a truck fire in -30°C weather, the crew end up embattled in a fight to extinguish the flames and rescue the driver–that is, if they can find the driver.
The situation is exacerbated when the cold snap bursts pipes all over town and Chief Masserey’s team must next respond to a toxic gas leak. Elsewhere, the episode focuses on an avalanche that shuts down the main throughway on the Klondike Highway, cutting off nearby communities from supplies.
“There are a lot of incredibly important services in Canada that get carried out by volunteers–people from all walks of life, bakers, plumbers, mothers, students, retirees, brothers and sisters, the list goes on and on,” says Kemp-Griffin.
“It became apparent that Yukon Rescue wanted to show the rest of the country and/or the world what it was like carrying out those tasks here in the Yukon and in Dawson. Dawson City is at the end of the road. In emergency situations, there is no one else you can call for help—the people and equipment here is all there is, at least for many hours.
“I won’t speak for everyone, but I get the sense that people who have either called this place their home for thousands of years or those who have decided to make this place their home, are grateful for the land, the people, the history, and they want to protect them.
“There is something magical about the Yukon and the best part is that it welcomes all to come visit, appreciate, respect and make it their home. Showcasing the Yukon and the people who volunteer to protect it was interesting.”
Yukon Rescue premieres Thursday, Nov. 7 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on The History Channel and streaming on StackTV. n
PHOTOS: provided by The History Channel
AUSSIE GIRL IN THE YUKON
CENTRAL AMERICA
When I decided to go on a trip, being a new mum and having a family meant I couldn’t travel the same ways as I used to
Iused to stay in a shared dormitory or on some stranger’s couch, hitchhiking or getting lost.
My husband Ryan was not OK with this type of travel and maybe I was too old to be travelling that way anyway. So I decided to do
my first organized tour with G Adventures. This tour was 10 days through Guatemala, Belize and Mexico.
The start of the tour was a welcome talk with the group of travellers, comprisied of mostly Canadians and Brits. The average age was 30 to 40 years old and our tour guide, Alonso, ensured we had all the information we needed for our trip.
We started in Antigua in Guatemala, which is high in the mountains and a nice 25C. I explored the mountainous town by ATV. The beautiful cobbled street town was a short visit as we headed off to Rio Dulce, a large lake in Guatemala.
G Adventures likes to incorpor-
ate local elements where they can and here we got to visit, by boat, a woman-led cooperative that provides cooking classes and food.
Although it was a beautiful lake area covered with mangroves and nature, we were basically staying in the jungle. The humidity was horrid in late September.
As an Australian, I should be used to it. But I’m used to the Yukon weather! I forgot you could just sweat by being outside doing nothing. Thankfully, there was a swimming pool with a bar.
After Rio Dulce we travelled into Belize. It is the most random thing to travel so far and then be in an English-speaking country. Also the same prices as Canada! San Ignacio is famous for its caves, so we went cave tubing, taking a big flotation device through the caves. It was incredible.
However, like most of the tour, we were off again, travelling the bumpy roads to our next destination–Caye Caulker.
If I thought all of our destinations had been hot prior to travelling to this Caribbean island, I was wrong. It was dreadfully hot and humid. However, to be away from the heat was to go on a catamaran
The boat trip was outstanding
and visit the second largest reef, Hol Chan Marine Reserve.
The boat trip was outstanding. We saw–and snorkelled with–manatees, dolphins, nurse sharks, sea turtles and so many fish. But it was our last stop before a long journey to Playa Del Carmen in Mexico.
Like Caye Caulker it was hot - and expensive. So to avoid the heat I headed off on another catamaran journey to Cozumel. Here I snorkelled with stingrays and starfish. It was incredibly beautiful and fun.
But it was the last day of the tour and a goodbye to the group, then off to spend the next two days travelling back to Whitehorse. I highly recommend the tours as it takes away the burden of organizing everything. Alonso was so helpful, organizing extra activities and ensuring we had the best time we could. n
PHOTOS: submtted by author
Aussie Girl columnist Kylie Campell-Clarke is an Australian exploring the Yukon. After completely falling in love with the place, she has decided to call it home.
Enjoying the sunset from the dock
her friends, then I’d open the doors to party central. We lived fast and hard.
By the time Ebun and I were in our late teens, the alcohol began to show its negative effects on us. We both racked up a slew of alcohol–related charges including, but not limited to, minor consuming, open liquor, and public intoxication raps. We wore those charges like a badge and our friends didn’t help by egging us on as we chugged beers at the next party.
I can’t tell Ebun’s story, only mine, but Ebun was right beside me the whole trip. I had to stop, cause I began to rack up impaired driving charges that would affect my job as a heavy equipment operator.
Both Ebun and I were on and off the wagon for years. I finally nailed the coffin shut after a serious health scare. Like I said, I can’t tell Ebun’s story but he struggled with it right up to the end.
life and later took to the microphone to recall some of the great shenanigans he and I got into.
When we took his ashes to the cemetery to spread them on his parents’ grave, his kids placed a small cross between Ebun’s parents. Up to that point, I was able to contain my grief. But when I knelt beside his cross to say my final goodbye, I bawled like a baby.
He was my oldest, most treasured friend and when he died, a part of me died too.
Hold your friends close. Be honourable to them and never let petty things get in the way. Life is way too damned short. n
One thing about growing up in the North: you don’t get out without any scars. Both Ebun and I had our share. The only way we knew to escape the ever-growing anxiety of the alcoholism and dysfunction around us, was to join in the revelry.
Ebun was a family man. He loved his family with the ferocity of a grizzly bear. He was a natural athlete, going on to become one of the best hockey players in the Native Hockey Tournaments. He was catcher for some of the greatest pitchers in the fastball leagues across the North. His comedic flair was legendary around the North. Everyone he met was an instant friend.
We soon became known as the “party boys” for our ability to throw the best parties. My parents were travelling a lot, which left us younger kids alone a lot. I would bribe my younger sister to go to
When Ebun left this world, he left a void that I don’t think anyone can ever fill. He was my oldest, dearest friend. I had the honour of singing at his celebration of
PHOTOS supplied by Dennis Allen
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Ebun
Breakfast with Ebun
ACTIVE LISTINGS
Fri Nov 15 Reservoir dog’s tournament Better Bodies
Sat Nov 16 Aurora Cup Mt Sima
Sun Nov 17 DPSAY Haul Road
Tune-up race 11:00 AM Copper Haul Staging Area https://dpsay.org/raceschedule-2024-2025/
Mondays
Judo For Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 AM
Strength & Conditioning 7:30 AM
Northern Strength Academy
Elderactive CGC Flexihall 9:00
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - drilling Eight
Days Martial Arts 12:05 PM
Strength & Conditioning 1:00PM
Northern Strength Academy
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days
Martial Arts 4:45 PM
Indoor Cycling 5:00 PM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength. ca/
Strength & Conditioning 5:30 PM
Northern Strength Academy
Ladies Lift 5:30 PM Northern Strength Academy opportunities for women to find community, learn to lift, improve performance, and build strength.
Elderactive Intermediate Hiking 1:00
PM ElderActive Recreation Association
Leisure Walking is similar to Nordic walking but is suitable for those who prefer a slower, more relaxed pace
Line Dancing - Experienced 2:00 PM
Golden Age Society
Indoor Cycling 4:15 PM Northern Strength Academy NSA offers Indoor Cycling classes with certified instructors Adrienne Marsh and Maria Wise. Improve your conditioning and strength on the bike! northernstrength. ca/
AM Canada Games Centre Yukon
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days
Martial Arts 6:00 PM
Whitehorse Archery Takhini
Strength & Conditioning 5:30 PM Northern Strength Academy Functional strength class teaches compound multi-joint lifts that improve athleticism, strength, coordination, power and more.
Elderactive has the Flexihall is Booked for you! Some activities get your heart pumping, while others get your mind engaged
Babynastics with Coach Libby 10:30
AM Polarettes Gymnastics Club A stimulating environment tailored to your child’s developmental needs.
www.polarettes.org/babynastics
Noon Strength & Conditioning 12:00
PM Northern Strength Academy
Indoor Cycling 12:05 PM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength. ca/
Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight Days
Martial Arts 12:05 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.
Kids Muay Thai 4:45 PM Eight Days
Martial Arts KIDS MUAY THAI a dynamic and engaging martial art that can be traced to the middle of the 18th century. Open to ages 8 - 12.
Strength & Conditioning 5:30 PM
Northern Strength Academy
Ladies 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.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 7:30 PM
Tuesdays
Strength for Endurance 6:00 AM
Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 AM
Ladies Lift 7:00 AM Northern Strength Academy opportunities for women to find community, learn to lift, improve performance, and build strength.
Flow and Fly – Vinyasa Yoga 8:30
AM Grace Space This dynamic and invigorating practice is designed to awaken your inner strength and leave you feeling revitalized and empowered.
Lifting for Longevity 10:00
AM Northern Strength Academy Specifically designed for the retired population, but open to anyone.
Fall/Winter Yoga with Barbara 10:00
AM Whitehorse United Church Yoga for all levels, everyone welcome, dropin, for more info call 335-1996.
Babynastics with Coach Libby 11:15
AM Polarettes Gymnastics Club A stimulating environment tailored to your child’s developmental needs. www.polarettes.org/babynastics
Strength for Endurance 12:00 PM
Elementary 6:30 PM Whitehorse Archery is a non-profit club for the recreational shooter, hunters, and those who just want to work on their skills. www.whitehorsearchery.com/ schedule
Stretch & Stabilize - Functional Conditioning 7:00 PM Grace Space
Purposeful movement with our Functional Conditioning non-yoga movement class. http://amitieyoga.ca
No-Gi Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 7:30 PM
Wednesdays Muay Thai Kickboxing 6:00 AM Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout.
Indoor Cycling 6:30 AM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength. ca/
Morning Strength & Conditioning 7:30 AM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength.ca/
Midweek Morning Warm-ups 9:00
AM The Guild Hall Start your day with gentle, and energizing warm up. Led by Jacob Zimmer and guests. Drop in, by donation. Sign Up Appreciated - Upstairs at the Guild Hall https:// whatsupyukon.events/51584e
Elderactive CGC Flexihall 9:00
AM Canada Games Centre Yukon
Elderactive has the Flexihall is Booked for you! Some activities get your heart pumping, while others get your mind engaged
Elderactive Pilates level 1 9:30 AM
Northern Lights School of Dance
Energizing Level 2 Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement!
Elderactive Pilates level 2 10:40
AM Northern Lights School of Dance
Energizing Level 2 Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement!. http://cuts2.com/jiacg
Noon Strength & Conditioning 12:00 PM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength.ca/
Elderactive Pilates level 1 12:00
PM Northern Lights School of Dance
Energizing Level 2 Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement!
Ladies Kickboxing 12:05 PM
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 PM Muay Thai Kickboxing 7:45 PM Eight Days Martial Arts The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.
Thursdays
Strength for Endurance 6:00 AM
Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 AM
Ladies Lift 7:00 AM Northern Strength Academy opportunities for women to find community, learn to lift, improve performance, and build strength.
Tai Chi for Seniors 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Come early, bring water, and wear comfortable, smooth soled indoor shoes.
Lifting for Longevity 10:00 AM
Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels.
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. bit.ly/3oiTBVz
Strength for Endurance 12:00 PM
Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels
No-Gi Jiu Jitsu - drilling Eight Days Martial Arts 12:05 PM
Strength & Conditioning 1:00PM
Northern Strength Academy
Babynastics with Coach Naomi 3:30 PM Polarettes Gymnastics Club A stimulating environment tailored to your child’s developmental needs. www.polarettes.org/babynastics Ladies Lift 5:30
Kids
Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels.
Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout. Move & Meditate - Slow Vinyasa Yoga 12:10 PM Grace Space Movement and mindfulness with our Moving Meditation - Slow Vinyasa Yoga. http://amitieyoga.ca
Line Dancing - Beginners 1:00 PM Golden Age Society
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Eight Days
Martial Arts 4:45 PM
Fridays
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 AM
Indoor Cycling 6:30 AM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength.ca/ Morning Strength & Conditioning
7:30 AM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength.ca/
Strength & Conditioning 12:00 PM
Northern Strength Academy
Thursdays Noon Hatha Yoga 12:00 PM Grace Space Energizing blend of Hatha and Kundalini with Pranayama (breathwork), Friendly and Community oriented space! http://www. gracespaceyukon.com
Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight & Mondays Days Martial Arts 12:05
PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days
Martial Arts 4:45 PM Strength & Conditioning 5:30 PM Northern Strength Academy
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days
Martial Arts 6:00 PM
No-Gi Jiu Jitsu - teen classes Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 PM
Muay Thai Kickboxing 7:30 PM
Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout.
Saturdays
Flow & Fly – Vinyasa Yoga 8:30
AM Grace Space A dynamic and invigorating practice to awaken your inner strength. http://amitieyoga.ca
Ladies Lift 9:00 AM Northern Strength Academy opportunities for women to find community, learn to lift, improve performance, and build strength.
Strength & Conditioning 10:00 AM
Northern Strength Academy
Saturday Morning Strength and Conditioning 10:15 AM Northern Strength Academy Full-body movements to improve functional strength. Suitable for all levels and aligns with NSA’s strength programming. northernstrength.ca/
No-Gi Jiu Jitsu - drilling Eight Days
Martial Arts 12:05 PM
Open Mat Eight Days Martial Arts 12:05 PM
Sundays
Circus Sundays 10:00 AM Avalanche
Athletics We will have equipment for people to try out, including stilts, juggling stuff, aerial silks, aerial hoop, static trapeze, spinny things, balance things…
NSA Spin Classes 10:00 AM Northern Strength Academy NSA offers Indoor Cycling classes with certified instructors Adrienne Marsh and Maria Wise. Improve your conditioning and strength on the bike! northernstrength. ca/
WELLNESS LISTINGS
Wed Nov 6 YAWC Mental Health & Wellness Conference The Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre Whitehorse A unique opportunity to come together and explore the mental health challenges impacting Indigenous communities
Wed Nov 6 Covid and Flu Vaccine Clinic 10:30 AM The Child Development Centre This a drop-in clinic for children currently being seen at the Child Development Centre and their immediate family. (Parents, caregivers and siblings are welcome.)
Thu Nov 7 2024 YSPOR Health Summit 8:00 AM Yukon University
The primary purpose of the summit is to exhibit the work the unit is doing and supporting in the Yukon territory. Theme - building capacity with youth.
Fri Nov 8 Live Music Power of Breath 7:20 PM Alpine Bakery –Upstairs Power of Breath with Lonnie Powell, Philippe Mouchet + Erica is accelerated, rhythmic breathing sustained over a period of time, in a safe setting.
Mon Nov 11 Remembrance Day Restorative Mini Retreat 1:00 PM Alpine Bakery Upstairs A time to retreat, regroup, centre and restore; to slip away to nurture body, mind and spirit; to connect to your higher self.
Wed Nov 13 Living with Loss - free workshop 6:30 PM Online Learn about the nature of grief and the various ways it can impact people experiencing different forms of loss.
Thu Nov 14 Make Your Own Crystal
Candle 6:00 PM Majestic Solutions A night of relaxation and fun as you craft your very own, personalized, crystal candle.
Mon Nov 18 Indoor Grief Walking
Group 3:00 PM Canada Games Centre Yukon A gentle way to connect with others who are grieving. Walking and breathing can help move our emotions. Drop-ins welcome! No cost – CGC access is included. Bring indoor shoes.
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.
Monthly
1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month
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. Call 332-5054 or 332-6476 for more info.
1st Wednesday QYS 2SLGBTQIA+
Parent & Guardian Peer Support
Nights 6:00 PM Queer Yukon Society
The Cache We want to provide a space where parents and guardians of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth can find connection and support from their peers.
2nd Wednesday Blood Collection and Lab Work 9:00 AM Queer Yukon Society The Cache Blood Work and Lab Collection Clinic! We will provide regular clinics for blood collection & lab requisitions
1st Thursday of every month Men’s Gathering 5:00 PM A safe place for men to connect with each other and learn traditional teachings. For more info contact Rob at 332-5708 or Rob. McLean@kdfn.net
Every other Tuesday Sharing Circle 12:00 PM Old Justice Building KDFN Every other Tuesday for recovery focused sharing circles. Connect, share challenges and gains, and access support and wisdom. Snacks and refreshments served. whatsupyukon.events/4en
Last Monday Blood Collection and Lab Work 9:00 AM Queer Yukon Society The Cache Blood Work and Lab Collection Clinic! We will provide regular clinics for blood collection & lab requisitions
Last Sunday Spoonie Support Circle 2:30 PM Queer Yukon Society The Cache A low-key community hangs, engaging in peer support in facilitated conversations on topics brought forth by participants, and meet other spoonies! For details and to register islairhysrathlin@gmail.com
Mondays
Sally and Sisters 11:30 AM Yukon
Aboriginal Women’s Council A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.
AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin House
AA Life Ahead (O, A) 7:00 PM 509 Hanson St. Held in person or by zoom – ID 251-363-5766, call 778-907-2701 for more info.
AA New Beginnings Group (O, A) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral (Hellaby Hall)
AA New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral
Tuesdays
Sally and Sisters 11:30 AM Yukon
Aboriginal Women’s Council A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.
AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00
PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin House
ARKA Brotherhood Men’s Circle: Porcupine Squad 6:30 PM Whitehorse A confidential, structured space that empowers men to transform themselves into self-aware, self-disciplined, empowered and trustworthy leaders. Email mjvernon@ gmail.com for more info. http://www. arkabrotherhood.com
TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) 6:00 PM 100 25 Firth Rd Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight? Join us! Every Wednesday morning. Call or text 867-334-1725 for more details
AA UglyDuckling Group (C/M, NS)
8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral New members always welcome, this is a non smoking group.
Ugly Ducklings Group (O,A) 8:00
PM Christ Church Cathedral Held in person or by zoom – ID 251-363-5766, call 778-907-2701 for more info.
Wednesdays
TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly)
8:00 AM Closeleigh Manor Common Room Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight? Call or text 867-3341725 for more details
Community Kitchen 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Hot nutritious meals to-go, a free, lowbarrier, program for women identifying individuals and children. Call 667-2693 for more info
AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00
PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin
House
Al-Anon 12:00 PM Sport Yukon
Al-Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings 7:00
PM Inclusion Yukon
AA No Puffin Big Book Study (C, A) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral (Hellaby Hall)
Porter Creek Step Meeting (C) 8:00
PM Our Lady of Victory
Thursdays
Sally and Sisters 11:30 AM Yukon
Aboriginal Women’s Council A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.
AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00
PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin
House
Polar Group (O, A) 7:30 PM 311 Elliott St. & 4th Ave. Held in person or on zoom, Zoom ID 251-363-5766, call 778-907-2701 for more info.
Fridays
AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00
PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin
House
AA Yukon Unity Group (O) 1:30 PM
Online Zoom ID 482-518-9588 PC 334796 call 778-907-2971 for more info.
VFWC – Drop-In 1:30 PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre FREE! Drop-In. A safe welcoming space. Drop-in includes laundry and shower.
Community Kitchen 5:00 PM
Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Hot nutritious meals to-go, a free, lowbarrier, program for women identifying individuals and children. Call 667-2693 for more info.
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings 7:00
PM Yukon Employees Union Al-Anon 7:00 PM Trinity Lutheran Church Al-Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
AA Whitehorse Group (C, A) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral
Saturdays
AA Detox Meeting (O, A) 1:00 PM 609 Steele St.1:00 PM
AA Yukon Unity Group (O) 1:00 PM Online Zoom ID 482-518-9588 PC 334796 call 778-907-2971 for more info.
VFWC – Drop-In 1:30 PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre FREE! Drop-In. A safe welcoming space. Drop-in includes laundry and shower. Community Kitchen 5:00 PM
Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Hot nutritious meals to-go, a free, lowbarrier, program for women identifying individuals and children. Call 667-2693 for more info.
AA Hospital Meeting 7:00 PM #5 Hospital Rd. Room 1212
Sundays
AA Detox Meeting (O, A)1:00 PM 609 Steele St.
AA Yukon Unity Group 1:00 PM Online By zoom – Zoom ID 482-5189588 PC 334796 For more info call 778-907-2971
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Freelance
The Unknown Chef has fed you at many local restaurants for years, and has decided to share some recipes he has developed, and others he stole from other chefs.
HOMEMADE TURKEY NOODLE SOUP
This easy recipe is sure to please and warm you up on a chilly fall Yukon day
Nothing says Thanksgiving better than a roast Turkey dinner. The last few years we have been lucky enough to buy our turkeys for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter locally. While we love supporting our local Yukon growers, the meat is so much better than what we can buy in the store. It’s so very good! Sometimes we have a full table of guests and sometimes it’s just the two of us, giving thanks for our blessings, each other, our warm house and our health. Almost as good as the dinner itself is making use of all of the leftovers. Turkey noodle soup is always a hit in our house.
INGREDIENTS:
• Turkey
• Carrots
• Celery
• Onions
• Cooking oil
• Salt
• Ground black pepper
• Ground sage
• Brown sugar
• Broad egg noodles
• Chicken Bisto gravy
METHOD:
I always start by separating the leftover meat from the carcass of the bird. Place that in a bowl and set it aside. Peel your onions and carrots and trim the ends of your celery. Put the peels and celery ends in a large pot and add all of the carcass of the turkey. Cover that with water and add
a good tablespoon of salt and teaspoon of sage. Set that to boil on a medium–high heat. We’ll use this as the stock for the soup later on.
Mirepoix is the flavour base for many soups and stews. It’s a combination of finely diced onion, carrot and celery sauteed gently in oil with salt and brown sugar then boiled and reduced to create the base. Finely dice the onions, carrots and celery then add them to a large stock pot and sautée in your favourite cooking oil with about a 1/2 tablespoon of salt and the same amount of brown sugar.
Do this on a medium heat so as not to burn the oil or the veggies. As the onions start to caramelize (turn golden brown) add about 4-6 cups of cold water and increase the heat until you get a medium boil.
Reducing is the process of intensifying the flavours to create your base stock. Let the mixture boil for an hour or more. As the steam boils off and the water level reduces you may need to add more water. Do not let it boil dry. What I do is set it to boil and when I get down to a couple of inches left, I add another four cups of water. The longer that you can do this, the tastier the base will be.
Dice your turkey into bite-sized pieces and ‘thick slice’ a few more carrots and celery stalks. Use a colander to drain the stock from the peels and carcass that we boiled earlier.
Once you are satisfied with the taste of your mirepoix base, add the turkey, carrots, onions and the stock that you just drained
and bring it all to a medium boil.
Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper. I also like to add about a 1/2 cup of white wine at this point and a couple of teaspoons of ground sage
Now, we’re making a soup here but we don’t want it to be absolutely water thin. In a 2-cup measuring cup, whisk about 1 heaping tablespoon of Bisto chicken gravy powder into 2 cups of cold tap water.
You can also use flour or cornstarch, I prefer the gravy mix as
it enhances the stock and mirepoix. If we were making a stew, I’d probably use a couple of tablespoons of Bisto plus a tablespoon of flour to get a nice thick texture. Pour this into the soup and add about 1-1/2 to 2 cups of broad egg noodles and bring it all back to a boil. Keep stirring this until your noodles are soft and cooked. Once they are, take it off the heat and you’re ready for a great bowl of healthy Turkey Noodle Soup. Serve with fresh dinner
buns and crackers. A sprinkle of freshly grated cheddar is a wonderful addition on top.
Put any leftover turkey into a freezer ziplock bag and freeze for future dinners. The soup will keep well, covered, in the fridge for many days or you can pour it into containers and freeze for quick and tasty sides or lunches down the road. n
Soup is ready!
Making the Mirepoix Gather your ingredients
Reducing your Mirepoix
Making your stock
PHOTOS: Courtesy of the Unknown Chef
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ATLIN
EVENTS COMMUNITY EVENTS
Sat Nov 16 Family Fun Night 5:30 PM Atlin
Recreation Centre Potluck - Silent auction - Games and fun for everyone! Call 250-6517663 for more info.
Sundays
St. Martins Anglican Church Sunday Service 10:00 AM St. Martins Anglican Church 10:00 AM Everyone is welcome. Atlin Christian Assembly 11:00 AM St. Atlin Christian Centre 10:00 AM Everyone is welcome.
Mondays Caregiver & Tot Drop-in 10:00 AM Atlin
Recreation Centre This is an unstructured hour for You and your Littles to get social and run wild. This IS NOT a drop off, all children must be accompanied by an adult. Call or email 993-4102 atlinarc.coordinator@gmail. com for more info.
Yukon Communities:
Wednesdays AA 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. Online users’ sign in info: yukonbcdistrict52@gmail.com
CARCROSS
Second Sunday of Every Month St. Saviour’s Church Services 2:00 pm St. Saviour Church 867-668-3129
First Friday of the month Mother Goose Group 11:00 AM Haa Shagóon Hídi (Our Ancestors House) Carcross/Tagish Learning Centre Learn stories, songs, and rhymes, lunch provided. Suitable for babies and children 5 and under. Please bring along a water bottle and blanket to sit on. To register, call 332-2389. https://whatsupyukon.events/jwf
Thursdays Yoga with Jess Ghùch Tlâ Community School Beginners welcome, all equipment provided. Drop-in, Free admission! For more info email yogajessyukon@gmail. com.
CARMACKS
Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at:
• Sunshine Restaurant
• Carmacks Rec Centre
• CDC / CIBC Bank
• Tatchun Center General Store
First & Third Tuesdays of Every Month
Carmacks Regular Council Meeting 7:00 PM Carmacks Municipal Building
PM Haines Junction, Yukon A cozy fall time workshop, learn how to make and use herbal medicines, so you can apply that knowledge at home
Second and fourth Wednesday of every month 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] Mondays Fun with Food 3:30 PM St. Elias Community School Learn new skills, share recipes and take food home! Drop-In Basketball 6:00 PM St. Elias Community School Meet in the school gym
Tuesdays Romp & Run 11:30 AM Bill Brewster Arena Drop in. Programming is for kids 4 and under and their parents/caregivers.
Men’s and women’s sewing group 1:00 PM Mun kų BGC Game Night 3:30 PM St. Elias Community School Play, have fun, build
DAWSON CITY
Thursdays
CDC Toddler Program 10:00 AM Klondike Institute of Arts & Culture KIAC Free drop-In for kids 5 & under with parent/guardian Story time & free play! Drop-in Volleyball 7:30 PM Robert Service School Ages 13+ - Free
St Paul’s Anglican Church Evening Prayer
5:00 PM St Paul’s Anglican Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live)
Hand-Building Pottery Drop-In 6:30 PM Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Self-guided group studio time for those with some experience with pottery. Newcomers are welcome, little instruction is provided.
Wednesdays
St Paul’s Anglican Church Morning Prayer 9:00 AM St Paul’s Anglican Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live)
QYS Drop-in 1:00 PM DCMF Office
St Paul’s Anglican Church Evening Prayer
5:00 PM St Paul’s Anglican Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live)
Welcome Wednesday Supper and Games
6:00 PM St Paul’s Anglican Church
Screen Printing Drop-in 6:00 PM Klondike
Pottery Drop-in 6:30-9pm
Institute of Art & Culture KIAC Classroom (enter via backdoor) Self-guided group studio time for those who have some knowledge and experience with screen printing.
CFYT Trivia Night The Drunken Goat Fun filled night of Trivia. Every other Wednesday. A variety of trivia categories! Come with your team or join a team when you arrive!
Fridays
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Open Studio Drop-in 1:00 PM Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Enjoy KIAC’s bright, air-conditioned space to create and focus on your artistic practice. Even betterwe’ve waived the drop-in fee this day.
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“I SURE HOPE I SEE NORTHERN LIGHTS.”
Jazz singerguitarist Jocelyn
Gould makes her northern debut this week in the Yukon
Jocelyn Gould doesn’t let much grass grow under her feet. Oh, sure, she has a home base: in Winnipeg, the place where she was born, and which she calls a “really, really vibrant” music city.
“It has real history, and a lot of art happening here for the size of the city. As far as jazz goes, it’s a smaller scene, but there are still great musicians here.
But don’t expect to catch the Juno Award winner onstage at a local club just any old weekend.
“I play here about once a year, so I’m not here that often.”
For almost 10 months a year, she’s on the road. It’s a lifestyle that suits her just fine.
“I just love seeing the world and getting to meet as many people as I can. I love making new friends and just having adventures,” Gould says. “I love to tour and play music for people. That’s really my passion.”
No matter how many air miles she has already racked up, there are still several destinations she wants to explore… especially Japan and Germany, both of which she plans to visit for the first time next year. Then, someday, South America, she vows… especially Brazil, which has contributed so much memorable guitar music to the world.
Before that, though, she’s up for a cool-climate new adventure, when she brings a largely Winnipeg-based quintet to play at the Marsh Lake Community Centre and the Yukon Arts Centre (YAC) this week.
It will be her first time in any of Canada’s territories, and she can’t keep the excitement from her voice when she talks about it.
“I sure hope I see Northern Lights. That’s one of my goals for
school music program, either. Unlike some of the well-noted Winnipeg schools that nurtured the likes of Neil Young, Randy Bachan, and Burton Cummings, her school doesn’t enjoy such recognition.
cent instrument, so I went to Long and McQuade and bought myself a Gibson.”
From Winnipeg, Gould went on to study in Michigan before spending time in New York City,
the trip, actually.”
Gould’s musical journey has been a lifelong thing, starting as a child who “loved music and singing before I could talk.” As a teen, she picked up guitar, mainly to accompany her own voice singing.
“It was in my teenage years that guitar really started to take off for me, and I ended up following that passion. I didn’t actually do high school band. Guitar players tend to be a little bit different. They tend to pick up the guitar on their own, in garage bands, or in their own bedrooms.
“That’s what happened to me.
I was self-taught until I started taking my first lessons much later, when I was in university. But I was completely self-taught for years.”
Gould never belonged to a high
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“I think I’m probably the only jazz musician to come out of Fort Richmond,” she laughs.
Most of Gould’s initial self-instruction on the guitar came via a nylon-stringed Yamaha Classical that had belonged to her mother.
“It was just a really crap instrument that she had had since she was young. She really loved it, and she still gets on my case about how I used to treat it in high school.”
When she was 20, enrolled in a science program at the University of Manitoba, Gould took the plunge and bought her first serious (and first electric) guitar, a Gibson ES-359.
“I wanted to audition for the jazz program at the University of Manitoba. I wanted to switch over to music, and I knew I’d need a de-
Winnipeg, and Toronto. In 2019, she became head of the guitar department at Toronto’s Humber College, leaving that position about a year ago to tour full time.
After growing up admiring the work of fellow Canadians such as Neil Young and Joni Mitchell, Gould says she got into blues music when she was 18 or so.
“I got into B.B. King, Albert King, T-Bone Walker… the great blues guitarists… From there, I started getting into Wes Montgomery and some of the great jazz guitarists who are also so entrenched in the blues, so it really was not a huge jump for me.”
In her current programs, she offers a combination of standards and original tunes.
“I like to write melodies that
are singable. I want to write something that is able to be sung by someone else, and melodies that will resonate, because I’m very melody-focused, even with my instrumental compositions.
“That’s always the centre of it. Does this melody feel good? Is this melody going to tough people in some type of emotional way?”
How does the Winnipegger describe her own vocal style?
“I have been singing my full voice, but I only sing on maybe half, or even less, on my show. So it is primarily guitar. But my singing … I would describe my voice as sincere, and unaffected, I guess.”
Intimate?
“Yeah. Yes, absolutely!”
In 2021, Gould’s first album as a leader, Elegant Traveler, took jazz album of the year (solo) honours at the Juno Awards. A more recent work, Sonic Bouquet, is currently nominated for the same award for 2024.
Her fourth album, a quintet, came out in October, and a quartet assemblage is due for release early next year. Meanwhile, her first solo guitar album is in the planning for release in January.
The Jocelyn Gould Quintet will play at the Marsh Lake Community Centre on Saturday, November 9 at 7 p.m., as part of Jazz Yukon’s Jazz on the Road initiative. They will be at the Yukon Arts Centre the following night for Jazz on the Wing, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Besides Gould, the highly-rated personnel include bassist Julian Bradford, pianist Will Bonness, and drummer Fabio Ragnelli–all now based in Winnipeg.
The fifth member is trumpeter Anthony Stanco, who hails from Detroit, Michigan. Gould says this will be his first experience in Canada beyond Windsor, Ont. Who knows? If he can find a suitable parka for the visit, Gould and her group may get to see those Northern Lights after all. n
Jazz singer-guitarist Jocelyn Gould makes her debut appearance in the Yukon this week
