October 6 - 12, 2014
Celebrating 20 Years
Schedule FREE Whitehorse Events Monday, October 6 Family Breakfast and Yoga 7:50 - 8:30 AM
Jack Hulland School Gym 1304 Fir Street
Family on the Move 9:00 - 11:45 AM
Powerade Flexihall, Canada Games Centre Balls, hoops, cars, scooters and games. Sponsored by City of Whitehorse
Family Drop in at Polarettes Gymnastics Club 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 16 Duke St. (attached to Vanier High School) Preschool children with staff demonstration. Hosted by the Child Development Centre
Parent and Student Reading Lunch 11:50 AM -12:40 PM
École Whitehorse Elementary 4181 - 4th Ave Bring your lunch and read with your child.
“Making Memories” Activities & Dinner 3:30 - 7:00 PM
Duska Head Start and Family Learning Center 47 McIntrye Dr. Activities, crafts and Indian Tacos.
October 6 - 7 2014 Keish Traditional Handgames 5:30 - 9:30 PM
Skookum Jim Friendship Centre 3159 3rd Ave Traditional Games that celebrate families!
October 6 - 10 Family Story Time 12:00 - 3:00 PM Daily
Family Literacy Centre 2nd floor Canada Games Centre Fun, interactive story time and activities!
October 6 - 12 Coloring Contest at Canada Games Centre
Colour a picture and enter a draw to win a free day pass! Sponsored by City of Whitehorse
Tuesday, October 7 Yukon Wildlife Preserve Family Bus Tour 9:00 - 11:45 AM Bus pick-up Super A parking lot in Riverdale: 9:00 AM 2nd Ave, city bus stop across from Tim Hortons: 9:10 AM Super A parking lot in Porter Creek: 9:25 AM Explore Yukon’s diverse wildlife. Children must be accompanied by guardian. Participation is on a first come first served basis. Bring your own beverage/ snack. Bus Sponsored by Takhini Transport
Family Story Time 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Whitehorse Public Library 1171 Front Street For children ages 3 – 6 accompanied by an adult. Space limited. Call 667-5239 to reserve space.
Potluck Supper 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Selkirk Elementary School 5 Selkirk Street Join us for good food, company and family fun!
Family Fun Night 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Takhini Elementary School 526 Range Road Family games and activities.
Wednesday, October 8 Family Dinner 5:00 - 6:30 PM
École Whitehorse Elementary 4181 - 4th Ave Entertainment and Door Prizes. Hosted by Many Rivers and Whole Child Program
Music + Dancing = Family Fun 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Christ the King Elementary School Gymnasium 20 Nisutlin Dr With DJ. Hosted by Multicultural Centre of the Yukon.
Thursday, October 9 Family Lunch 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Social Thinking & Zones of Regulation 6:30 - 8:00 PM Learning Disabilities Association of Yukon (LDAY) 128A Copper Road Dorota Kozuchowska will share tools and strategies to improve social thinking abilities and self regulation. Parents, educators and individuals welcome. Childminding is available. Please email tutoring@ldayukon.com or call in advance to make arrangements 668-5167.
Friday, October 10 Yukon Wildlife Preserve Family Bus Tour 9:00 - 11:15 AM
Individual Learning Centre 407 Black St. IOS Students and Parents Welcome!
Bus Transportation See Tuesday listing for bus pick-up times Bus Sponsored by Takhini Transport
Roast Beef Dinner 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Buddy Reading 2:30 - 3:00 PM
Whitehorse United Church 601 Main Street Draw for Thanksgiving dinner basket and more. Hosted by Ta’an Kwach’an Council
Golden Horn Elementary School 209 Duncan Drive Parents welcome!
Family Swim 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Whitehorse Lion’s Aquatic Centre Canada Games Centre Sponsored by RPAY and Community Services, Sports Recreation Branch
Saturday, October 11 Family Swim & Snacks 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Whitehorse Lion’s Aquatic Centre Canada Games Centre Sponsored by Yukon Child & Youth Advocate Office
Family Fun Soccer 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Coca-Cola Fieldhouse Canada Games Centre Sponsored by City of Whitehorse
Sunday, October 12 Family Skate 12:30 - 2:30 PM
ATCO Ice & Leisure Ice Canada Games Centre Skates available for rental. Sponsored by ATCO Electric Yukon
For more info see www.manyrivers.yk.ca or Phone(867) 667-2970
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Attend National Family Week Events and Enter to WIN! 1st Prize
Attend a minimum of 2 family events and enter the draw for a Family fun weekend in a RV - 3 night rental (includes prep fee, kitting, basic insurance and 700 free km) Sponsored by:
2-2nd Prizes Awarded on a first drawn, first choice basis 5 day cross-country ski rental & a lesson, for a family of 4.
Sponsored by:
Tickets for a family of 4 on the White Pass Summit Excursion.
Sponsored by:
Note: In communities where only one event is being hosted, Families can qualify for the 1st Prize draw by attending the event.
To enter the draw – List name of event on this form, have event host initial this form. Drop off or mail the entry form no later than October 27, 2014 to Leaf Solutions #5-1114-Front Street Whse Y1A 1A3. You can also fax your entry to 867-668-6489 OR scan and email your entry to conference@leafsolutions.ca OR leave your entry form with with an event host. Route prize draw questions via Leaf Solutions to 867-633-5269 or email conference@leafsolutions.ca
Name Parent/Guardian Phone # Event Host Verification initials
Events Attended
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Event Host Verification initials
October 6 - 12, 2014
Schedule
FREE Community Events Carmacks Carmacks Carnival Thursday, October 9 5:00 - 7:30 PM
YUKON CANADA GREETINGS A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the family is the single most important factor in maintaining social and economic stability in our society; and WHEREAS, Yukon is proud of its strong family traditions and of its commitment to their continued strength; and WHEREAS, the family, whether traditional or challenged by special circumstances, provides the foundation for a positive future for parents, children and community; and WHEREAS, society and all social institutions have a direct or indirect impact on the unity, well-being, health and stability of the family; and WHEREAS, through the resources and efforts of its agencies and organizations the community can provide a family-friendly environment; and
Carmacks Rec Center Face painting, games with prizes, carnival food and fun! Hosted by Regional Health & Social Services
THEREFORE, I Doug Phillips, Commissioner of Yukon, do hereby proclaim the period of October 6, 2014 to October 12, 2014 to be “NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK” in Yukon. GIVEN UNDER my hand and seal at Whitehorse, Yukon on September 3, 2014.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner With Family Activities Thursday, October 9 5:30 - 8:00 PM Ross River School Gym Hosted by Ross River School and the Interagency Group
Destruction Bay Family Tea Monday, October 6 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Kluane Lake School Jam made from harvested blueberries, cranberries rhubarb served with bannock.
Mayo Family Dinner Dance Thursday, October 9 5:00 - 10:00 PM
Fiddle music Mayo Community Hall Hosted by First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun
WHEREAS, the foundation of the family is strengthened when family members share time together; and WHEREAS, we are pleased to proclaim our support for families, recognizing that at a time in history when families are subject to negative forces that could destroy or marginalize them, the well-being of society is intimately tied to the strength of the family;
Ross River
Teslin Family Teddy Bear Reading Time Monday, October 6 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Teslin Public Library Enter draw for books
Community Thanksgiving Dinner Tuesday, October 7 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Teslin School Pre-school children free!
Teslin Family Game Night Wednesday, October 8 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Family Community Scavenger Hunt Saturday, October 11 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Yukon Motel & Restaurant Hosted by Teslin Recreation Society & Yukon Motel
Watson Lake Poetry Coffee House Wednesday, October 8 6:00 - 8:00 PM Watson Lake Secondary School Auditorium Parents and family members welcome!
Children’s Matinee Saturday, October 11 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Northern Lights Centre Watson Lake FREE admission for parents and grandparents. Hosted by Northern Lights Centre
Teslin Recreation Complex Hosted by Teslin Recreation Society & Teslin RCMP
For more info see www.manyrivers.yk.ca or Phone(867) 667-2970
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Attend National Family Week Events and Enter to WIN! 1st Prize
Attend a minimum of 2 family events and enter the draw for a Family fun weekend in a RV - 3 night rental (includes prep fee, kitting, basic insurance and 700 free km) Sponsored by:
2-2nd Prizes Awarded on a first drawn, first choice basis 5 day cross-country ski rental & a lesson, for a family of 4.
Sponsored by:
Tickets for a family of 4 on the White Pass Summit Excursion.
Sponsored by:
Note: In communities where only one event is being hosted, Families can qualify for the 1st Prize draw by attending the event.
To enter the draw – List name of event on this form, have event host initial this form. Drop off or mail the entry form no later than October 27, 2014 to Leaf Solutions #5-1114-Front Street Whse Y1A 1A3. You can also fax your entry to 867-668-6489 OR scan and email your entry to conference@leafsolutions.ca OR leave your entry form with with an event host. Route prize draw questions via Leaf Solutions to 867-633-5269 or email conference@leafsolutions.ca
Doug Phillips Commissioner of Yukon
Name Parent/Guardian Phone # Event Host Verification initials
Events Attended
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Event Host Verification initials