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Salmon run to academic success inspires artist Cheryl Teya by Jessica Simon

isit the Academic and Skills Development office in the A-wing of Yukon College, and you’ll be greeted with words of empowerment on the backs of a stream of 16 cedar salmon in a work of art created by local artist Cheryl Teya. On each salmon plaque is a core value, such as kindness, respect, goals. The display reflects more than the core values of Yukon College. The idea for a “school” of salmon sprung from an Academic and Skills Development retreat where instructors selected values. They chose the salmon motif to connect to the communities along the river and the cultural importance of fish. Instructor Elizabeth Bosely commissioned the work. She stopped at one of the many craft shows Teya attends to display jewellery and dreamcatchers. They talked, and it came up that for Teya, “Painting is my passion, especially on wood.” “I’ve known Cheryl as a student in our area and I saw her frequently,” Bosely says. “I just didn’t know she painted.” Bosely offered Teya the job to build an exhibit from the plaques, cut and bevelled by carvers with the Northern Cultural Expressions Society, on the theme of inspiration and how small inspirations can turn into something big. Teya spent most of last winter working on three fish at a time in small sections. “The wood is so dry, the paint thickness has to be just right. Too watery and it bleeds.” To make corrections, she’d have to sand off the paint. “It’s time consuming, smudges, and splinters the wood, so I had to be careful because I can’t just erase it.” Teya, a Tetlit Gwich’in citizen of Fort McPherson, Northwest Territories, was born and raised in Vancouver, and has lived in Whitehorse since 1998. She studied First Nation painting and carving at the Kitanmaax Indian Art School (K’san) in Hazelton, B.C., but she got her start in Smithers. “I was 18 and sort of lost,” she recalls. “I really had no goals or dreams.” On a park bench with $15 in her

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Cheryl Teya installs the cedar salmon exhibit. It took a week to paint the waves and another evening for Yukon College instructor Elizabeth Bosely to mount the cedar salmon pocket, she looked at her hands and asked the Creator for help. “I wanted something to do with my hands. When I looked up, across the street was a craft store. I had no direction, no job, but I bought $15 worth of supplies and made earrings. I sold them all, kept $5 for myself and reinvested the $40 I earned in more supplies. In one month it became $200 and then I thought I’ve got something here.” In a year she earned $2,000 in random sales. “I was very shy, but I needed to earn money. It brought me out of my shell,” Teya says. “I learned I have to ask people to look at my work because it’s the only way they’ll know about it.” She also learned to “start with

what you can handle, not too much right away, but challenge yourself outside your comfort zone. Don’t be afraid to grow, recognize there are opportunities lying in wait for you. And have fun; don’t be concerned about the money. It’s not about the money.” The cedar salmon project “gave me the inspiration to work on other projects and collaborate with wood workers to ready my ‘canvas.’ I’m inspired to do more painting.” She’s developing an idea about a wolf motif on a table top. “But, I really like salmon.” Jessica Simon is a freelance writer who is learning a lot about First Nations art.

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he Yukon Imagination Library — a local non-profit organization that gives free books to Yukon children once per month from the time they are born until they reach age 4 — is turning 10 this year. To celebrate the milestone we have collected stories from families who have used the library and from a few wellknown Yukoners. We will be sharing them over the next few months. To kick off this series, we asked MLA Geraldine Van Bibber to tell us what her favourite book was when she was a child. Here’s what she said: “When I was asked to name a favourite book, I could not. Because to me each book had magic and secrets in it that only I could unlock. “A very quiet, shy girl, I loved disappearing into the pages and imagining I could be any one of the characters — especially the princesses! I could be the character that saved the whole village or the one who discovered where the secret treasure was hidden. “I loved the classic fairy tales, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Rumpelstiltskin and Pinocchio, but Cinderella holds a spot that is best — the magic, the mice, the pumpkin coach, the horrible stepsisters and step-mother — it had everything.

“Words are so important. Not only how they weave a story, but how they make you feel and how you eventually express yourself. “Books are limitless, there is something written about any subject you can probably think of and these books are just waiting for you to begin turning the pages. So take time to read and immerse yourself in the wonder of stories. “Reading is important. It unlocks your potential and gives you knowledge and the ability to expand your thoughts to new horizons. “Bless all those who continue to write and give us some amazing stories to enjoy and share. So keep on reading!” Geraldine Van Bibber is a Member of the Order of Canada, the former commissioner of Yukon (20052010), and the former Administrator of Yukon (20012005). She served as the PHOTO: courtesy of the Yukon Imagination Library Senior Community Adviser to Premier Darrell Pasloski in the Yukon government Cabinet Office To kick off this new series, we asked MLA Geraldine Van Bibber to tell and formerly served as the Chanus what her favourite book was when she was a child. Van Bibber is cellor of Yukon College. She currently sits in the Yukon Legislative a Member of the Order of Canada, the former commissioner of Yukon Assembly as the MLA representing (2005-2010), and the former Administrator of Yukon (2001-2005) Porter Creek North.

“Reading was, and still is, my favourite hobby. If given a chance for TV, internet, or books, books win every time! There are life les-

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familiarizing yourself with edible fare (and very helpful when that last bar of service is gone). Of course there are many books on plant identification, but finding one specific to your climate and region is, well, essential. A timetested book is Edible and Medicinal Plants of Canada by Andy Mackinnon (2009) – and there’s a whole related series from Lone Pine Publishing depending on your region or interest. Some Useful Wild Plants by Dan Jason is another resource. While not as scientific, this book – enjoying a publishing revival 40 years after it was written – has nostalgia-inducing line drawings and tips on how to harvest or prepare plants for medicinal purposes. Lastly, depending on how big your pack is, bring the Yukon-centred go-to that was published in 2011: The Boreal Herbal by Beverley Grey! I will also personally recommend All That the Rain Promises and More by David Arora (1991), a mushroom-specific guide I carry on all my foraging hikes (brought on by a healthy bit of fear in picking the wrong mushrooms). “Yes,” you might say, “Great, all these plants, but what do I do with them?” You don’t have to go gourmet.

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Once they have graduated they are considered Shaolin disciples and “spreaders of philosophy.” Pictured here at a competition in Henan Province, China

Jackie Chan Movies Don’t Count Shaolin Kung-fu Wushu Masters offer Yukoners the chance to experience Chinese martial arts culture first hand July 29, 30 at YAC by Michael Bramadat-Willcock

ost of us have experienced Kung-fu through the lens of martial arts cinema legends such as Chow YunFat in the film Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon or Jackie Chan in director Lau Kar-leung’s Drunken Master. The 1993 film Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story by director Rob Cohen popularized the East meets West narrative of the Chinese immigrant experience through martial arts. On July 29 and 30 Yukoners will have the chance to experience a live Chinese martial arts performance. We’re in for a treat as the world renowned Shaolin Wushu

Masters visit Whitehorse this weekend. For Stephen Kwok Wai-Kan, Director of Yukon China Business Services, owner of 38 Famous Video Store in Riverdale and the Riverdale Neighbourhood Pub, bringing Chinese culture to the Yukon is a labour of love. Two years ago he made the connection with Liu Fei, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Vancouver. She offered to help bring the Shaolin Wushu Masters to Whitehorse. “They are the original Shaolin Kung-fu artists from China,” says Kwok Wai-Kan. “The event will be eye opening for Yukoners. You

will get to experience real martial arts.” This will be the second time (the first time was in 2015) that the famed Kung-fu show comes to the Yukon and it can’t be confirmed when they will be here again, if at all. “It’s very seldom that we have real performances like this in the Yukon,” he says.“It’s a very special opportunity for Yukoners to learn about Chinese culture and see a real martial arts performance. Watching Jackie Chan movies doesn’t count.” The Shaolin Wushu Masters hail from a monastery in Dengfeng County in the Henan Province of

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China that was founded 1,500 years ago (give or take) by Fang Lu-Hao. Shaolin has a long history, with roots dating back to before the founding of the first Shaolin Temple in 495 AD according to historical records. Although the first to teach at the Shaolin temple was a monk from India named Buddhabhadra another monk called Bodhidharma is often credited with training the first Shaolin monks in martial arts. Shaolin developed more concrete forms during the Sui and Tang dynasties (581–907 AD). The martial art underwent a period of growth during the Ming Dynasty (1368– 1644) because of unrest in Henan province. Shaolin is considered by many to be one of the external Kung-fu styles as opposed to internal styles like Wing Chun. There are currently over 5,000 students studying Kung-fu with the monks at the Shaolin Temple, says Kwok Wai-Kan. “They are very disciplined performers.” Although they are not technically monks themselves, “When they are training with the monks they follow the monk’s rules and wear the monk’s uniforms. They don’t have to follow the rules [such as not eating meat and being celibate] when they’re outside of the monastery.” The boys at the monastery practice a unique regimen from early childhood. Their daily schedule includes meditation and external exercises to invigorate the circulation of blood and Chi (life force). All Shaolin disciples must pass a rigorous, age-old graduation tournament. They need to prove their proficiency in 18 weapons, the 18 Arhats (martial arts forms) and defeat their Master. Once they have graduated they are considered Shaolin disciples and “spreaders of philosophy.” According to the Yukon-China Community Association many aspects of their training will be on display at the Arts Centre. Shaolin Zen Boxing is called The Soul of Shaolin Kung-fu as it personifies a combination of Zen Buddhism and martial arts that is unique to Shaolin kungfu. The kickboxing style is a symbol of this combination and incorporates

traditional Chinese medicine. Shaolin Hard Qigong is the ability to break hard objects by putting parts of the body into a stress state. This practice is acquired through years of training, meditation and mind regulation. Shaolin Weapons include blades, double spears, swords, double hammers, whips and more. Shaolin Imitative Boxing consists of forms inspired by the animal kingdom. The forms imitate the movements of animals, such as frog, scorpion, tiger, eagle and the praying mantis. The group needs a lot of space to put on the show in order for it to be safe for the audience because they perform with swords, broken glass and so on. The last time that the Shaolin Wushu Masters came to Whitehorse Kwok Wai-Kan says that people were, “shocked and amazed to see real Kung-fu for the first time.” He points out that now is an important time for cultural exchange between China and the Yukon. “More and more Chinese tourists are coming to the Yukon to see the Northern Lights because they’ve realized that it’s closer to B.C. than the Northwest Territories and it’s easier to access. It’s a short trip to Whitehorse,” he says. Kwok Wai-Kan sees this as an important step towards promoting Chinese culture in the North. The performers will be on a tight schedule during their visit. They will hold a rehearsal at the Arts Centre, take a short city tour of Whitehorse and perform on the weekend before heading to British Columbia. The Shaolin Wushu Masters perform at the Yukon Arts Centre on Saturday, July 29th at 7 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are available through the Yukon Arts Centre, Arts Underground and YukonTickets.com. For more information contact YukonChinaCommunityAssociation@hotmail.com. Michael Bramadat-Willcock is editor at What’s up Yukon. He’s a journalist based in Whitehorse who studied Sil Lum Hung Gar Kung-fu. Lifestory available on request.

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The Dempster Highway: Past, Present & Future

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here are two ways to Inuvik: either fly Air North, or drive the scenic route – the 735.5 km of the Dempster Highway. East of Dawson, branching off of the Klondike Highway, the Dempster begins. It follows the Klondike River valley, heads through the Ogilvie Mountains and crosses the Blackstone, Ogilvie and Eagle Rivers. Then it weaves east through the Mackenzie Mountains, past Fort McPherson, past the capital of Northwest Territories, Inuvik, and continues via boat or ice road all the way to Tuktoyaktuk, the official end of the Trans Canada Trail. Today, the Dempster is Canada’s only all-weather road across the Arctic Circle. But it was no easy feat. It began in 1959, called “Yukon Territorial Road No. 11.” As it was extended, the road continuously earned new names, corresponding to its new destination. When it reached Eagle Plains, it had the creative name of “Eagle Plains Road.” When it reached Aklavik, it was named “Aklavik Road,” and so on and so forth. But even when the Dempster was officially opened on August 18, 1979, it would still be unrecognizable to the modern driver. It was a two-lane, gravel surfaced, all-weather road spanning only 671 km from the Klondike Highway near Dawson city to Fort McPherson. The proposal to name the highway “Dempster” came from The Yukon Order of Pioneers, which is an all-male fraternity founded in 1894. They mainly regulated land claims before any law organizations existed in the North. They

suggested Dempster in honour of W.J.D. Dempster, a North-West Mounted Police officer, due to his heroic efforts in one freezing winter. The Dempster Highway roughly follows the route that the NorthWest Mounted Police patrolled by dog sled between Dawson City and Fort McPherson. On February 20, 1911 NorthWest Mounted Police members F.J. Fitzgerald, G.F. Kinney, Taylor and Sam Carter left Fort McPherson on the return journey of their annual patrol. But when they didn’t reach Dawson according to schedule, the Inspector sent out a search party team on February 28th. This team was composed of Charles Stewart, a First Nations guide, and North-West Mounted Police members J.F. Fyfe, F. Turner and W.J.D. Dempster. A raging storm cost them valuable time and the bodies of their lost North-West Mounted Police colleagues were found in March on a snow-covered trail on the Little Wind River. Sadly, the original return patrol team likely perished due to starvation and exhaustion. But Dempster and his team earned a great amount of respect for their journey. Their legacy still lives on in the continuously evolving Dempster Highway. The road must have certain architectural aspects in order to be able to withstand northern environmental conditions. Because of its location the road has some unique architectural aspects. For starters, the highway sits on a gravel level surface between 1.2 m to 2.4

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Passing through a bridge on the Dempster Highway m thick to insulate the layer of permafrost underneath. Without it, the permafrost would thaw and the road would sink into the ground. The Dempster also crosses rivers and oceans by boats in the summer, and by ice road in the winter. But that is changing. Soon, a new, all-weather road along the 124 km stretch between Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk will be breaking the cycle of travelling by boat in the summer (on boats that can’t accommodate cars) and travelling on the ice road during the winter. The project has been a long time in the making. The Harper government pledged $150 million to the project in the 2012 federal budget. This was increased to $200 million in March of 2013. The Inuvialuit government

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completed an environmental review and gave their approval in January of 2013. Then, in March of 2013, the Northwest Territories legislature approved $65 million towards the construction of the extension. The road plans to open in the fall of 2017, with eight bridges and 359 open-drains. It begs the question “Why?” Why do we care so much about the Dempster Highway? Why do we commit millions to it? Why do thousands of people drive the Dempster each year? This is infinitely more than the folks making their grocery store commute. Rather than a straightforward

answer, we can guess. At the top of the world, the Dempster provides magic and mystic. The Dempster Highway is layered with history, packed with tradition and sprinkled with fireweed. It’s peace and quiet. It’s beauty. And it’s a place to feel small and insignificant in the vastness of nature. And that is why the Dempster will continue to be one of the hallmarks of the north. Tess Casher is a new Yukoner and high school student interested in exploring the north.

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To register, contact Lara-Rae at 633–5402. those who create it. information. 667-7049 Sat, Jul, 29, Crib Tournament 6:15 pm Until Jul, 29, Jesse Devost Yukon Arts Wed, Jul, 26, Hump Day Trivia 9:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 Crib Centre In the Community Gallery Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room tournaments every Saturday - Member Until Jul, 30, Heart of Riverdale Yukon Wed, Jul, 26, Larry Bagnell and non-members welcome. Arts Centre In the Youth Gallery Constituency Summer BBQ 4:00 pm Sat, Jul, 29, Shaolin Wushu Masters Mon, Jul, 31, Fri, Aug, 4, Arts In Park Shipyards Park Hon. Larry Bagnell, Visual Artist: Michel Gignac LePage Member of Parliament for Yukon, and staff 7:00 pm Arts Underground Wushu is Park for our Constituency Summer BBQ. Larry one of the most important elements of traditional Chinese culture. 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Thu, Jul, 27, Legion General Meetings 6:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Sat, Jul, 29, Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Coffee Discussion Group 9:30 am Emergency Measures Organization YARA’s breakfast at the A&W. Casual event. Hams from outside the Yukon often join. Tue, Aug, 1, Executive Meeting 5:15 pm Sport Yukon We produce many newsletters a year, plan and lead river trips, organize the annual whitewater rodeo, and are the Yukon’s sport governing body for ﬂatwater and slalom racing. Tue, Aug, 1, YuKonstruct Open House 7:00 pm YuKonstruct Makerspace Tue, Aug, 1, Busy 7:00 pm YuKonstruct Makerspace Wed, Aug, 2, Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 am Sport Yukon Supportive members will help you develop your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com

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aradise Electronic Music Festival is a nonjudgmental space where people from all colours and walks of life are not only welcome, but celebrated unconditionally. “We want people to come out and express themselves and who they truly are,” says festival founder, organizer and local DJ, Kevin Jack, who goes by the stage name of DJKJ. “Creativity is welcomed and everyone is accepted.” Of course, face paint, fur, neon onesies and whatever other wild costume pieces help you celebrate your true you are encouraged. “My idea is for us to have a space where priority number one is safety and we do everything we can to manage that,” says Jack. He explains that this extends to the inclusive nature of the annual event, which is set to take place from July 28th to July 30th at Kettley’s Canyon, located approximately 30 minutes south of Whitehorse. “It swells my heart to be able to showcase this and to see who comes out of the woodworks, not for money, but to showcase local artists to the world.” The Paradise Electronic Music Festival was born 12 years ago after Jack decided he wanted to showcase Yukon artists in the local electronic music scene. Jack has been making and producing music for over 15 years, and along with all aspects of the festival organization, also performs at the event each year. “The biggest payoff is when it’s midnight and you have 200 people on dance floor and the DJ is is killing the music,” Jack says. “The energy gives me goosebumps just talking about it!” Set against a visually pristine backdrop with a log stage located beside a flowing creek and encircled by scraggly spruce and pine, the festival is known for being organic, communal, artistic – and the Yukon’s only electronic music festival. Visual art pieces and dazzling lighting complete the unique forest setting, inspired by the likes of Burning Man, Bass Coast and Shambhala music festivals. From wholehearted-but-humble

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Amazing visual lighting and effects complete electronic music at the Paradise Electronic Music Festival 2016 yon from 6 p.m. on Friday until sundown on Saturday. While there won’t be any music on the Sunday of the festival, attendees are invited to stay for as long as they like to wind down after the festivities. Hightlists of this year’s festival include Neon Steve, a well known DJ on the Canadian electronic scene who plays slow dub tracks to underground electronic, demonstrating an impressively diverse range. Up and coming artist Silky Filth from Calgary will be entrancing audiences with his house, electro, dubstep and pop mixes. Local female DJs will also be showcasing their musical chops, with acts like Breo, Ang Jackson and Mega Krahn. Other celebrated Yukon acts include DJ Dash and Kelvin Smoler, and newcomers Dustin Miles and Yusagi Forest.

Jack says the festival’s growth is evident by the fact that they have started to book artists in advance for coming years, disclosing “multi super star artist” DJ Dan, an original house music producer from the United States, will be headlining next year’s festival. “It can’t get any bigger than that. It’s huge!” exclaims Jack excitedly. “The selling feature was coming up to a location like this in the Yukon.” Jack extends a big shout out to coworkers Christina Sim, Josh Lindquist and a host of amazing volunteers who lend their time to get the festival off the ground. The Paradise Electronic Music Festival is an age 19+ event and tickets are available at Triple J’s Tattoo and Piercing, Dean’s Music

and Strings and Sandor’s Clothing (cash only). Camping is available all weekend on the festival grounds, with lots of new campsites created this year. The festival will have full service food vendors onsite and shuttle service available for festival goers. For more information and festival prices, visit the Paradise Electronic Music Festival’s Facebook page or email pemfboard@gmail.com. The Festival is happening at Kettley’s Canyon at Marsh Lake. It’s a 30 minute drive south of Whitehorse on the Alaska Highway. Aislinn Cornett is a freelance writer, artist and art therapist currently writing and living on the beach in Mexico.

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Spruce Grouse and Mushroom Pie (originally published on EatingYukon.com)

Serves 4 as an appetizer 1 Tbsp bacon fat Salt and pepper, to taste 6 spruce grouse legs ½ pound button mushrooms, quartered 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 bottle of beer or cider 1 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1 sheet puff pastry 1 egg, beaten Chopped parsley, to garnish

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he hidden trophy of any successful hunt – that should be hauled out of the woods and cherished like a beautiful hide or perfectly curled horns – is the heart. The heart is by far the most delicious cut of any sort of wild game I’ve had the pleasure of eating.

And if you’re a hunter that disagrees, please look me up; I’d be happy to take any heart you’re not interested in eating yourself. Butchering a heart, especially from a large animal like moose or bison, can seem a bit daunting; just take your time and work carefully and you’ll be rewarded with some of the tastiest cuts of game you’ve ever eaten. Heart makes delicious steaks simply grilled with salt and pepper. Or gooey steak sandwiches with lots of onions and melted cheese. Or tossed in a lovely Thai style peanut and noodle stir fry. But the first dish I make after being gifted some heart is these simple tacos. They come together incredibly fast, using fresh chili gives it a lot of flavour without the need of having it sit in the fridge for hours. Besides, when you’ve got the first bits of fresh heart of hunting season, you’re not going to want to wait any longer than it takes to heat up a pan.

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If you aren’t lucky enough to have a fresh (or frozen) moose heart on hand you can still try this recipe out using any sort of sliced steak. Serves 2

INGREDIENTS ½ pound moose heart, cleaned and thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 4 Thai red peppers (sometimes called Thai bird chilies) thinly sliced 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro Salt to taste 3 Tbsp canola oil 6 soft tortillas, warmed Sliced avocado, to garnish Thinly sliced green onions, to garnish Sriracha sauce, to garnish Lime wedges, to garnish

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Don’t Cook Big Game Meats as You Would Domestic Meats at 325ºF, but on the other hand you might cook another part of the moose as high as 375ºF. There is some big game meat that during the cooking you should vary the temperatures. One preparation may even suggest a low heat for up to 3 hours. Other just 25 to 30 minutes.

On the last Thursday night of the month we all got together at our club house and we had to take turns on being the cooks for that night

got my real initiation in cooking wild meats when I first joined the Orillia Fish and Game Conservation Club, in Ontario. We had about 100 members and if you were not active you were not a member. On the last Thursday night of the month we all got together at our club house and we had to take turns on being the cooks for that night. We got the best of the best of real big game cooks to teach us how to really prepare and cook wild meats. At our annual Wild Game Banquet – that was always sold out months in advance – we did not hire a chef, rather the members of the club did all the cooking. There is a big difference between cooking wild meat and meat from the domestic meat counter. Preparing the meat for the dinner table starts the minute the moose has been shot. Far too many hunters waste many parts of their harvest, including the heart liver and nose, to mention few. Some people mix in wild game meat with domestic meats recipes, but to get the true taste of wild meat you simply don’t substitute wild meat on a domestic recipe. If you have a tougher meat, I

suggest marinating it. If the meat is tender, such as with deer, then I suggest not marinating it. Many recipes neglect information on getting rid of the gamy taste found in most big game. This is the big difference in cooking domestic meats and big game meats. With big game, it is essential to remove as much of the fat and tissue as possible to get rid of that gamey taste. I might add here that that another way to remove that gamy taste is to rub prepared mustard on the wild meats and let marinate for about three hours. Next wash the mustard off and cook. When cooking bison, caribou, deer, elk and moose meats, pay special attention to the suggested temperatures by those who are first hand big game cooks. There is a big difference, for instance, when cooking venison compared to cooking moose meat. If you want to get the best taste out of venison I suggest you never cook this tender meat over medium. Better to set the temperature at medium rare. When cooking wild big game, there is no one temperature that fits all sections of meat. For instance, depending just what part of the moose you are cooking, you may cook at a low temperature

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Internal Organs with a Story to It Back about 20 PHOTO: Pixabay years ago when still living in Ontario, my daughter Tracy was visiting for dinner. It was just after a successful moose hunt. I had finished cooking up a delicacy and was ready to serve a part of the moose that most hunters throw away. After dinner, my daughter remarked how tender and tasty the moose meat was and asked what part of the moose it was from. When I said that it was the tongue, she coughed (barfed) and made a hasty run for the bathroom. Need I say more? Moose tongue is a delicacy and should never be discarded. The tongue should be removed immediately from the head. Cut as much as possible back from the base of the tongue. Place the tongue whole in boiling water until it is tender. It will then be easy to remove the outer skin cover and inner cartilage. Most experienced hunters will suggest that the tongue is at its best when it is fully cooled down. In a column to come, we will give you a recipe that few (if any) have tried. I can assure you, once you have cooked up this one, you will be more careful what you discard from the next moose you get. Murray Martin is a former Ontario Conservation Ofﬁcer and a long standing member of The Outdoor Writers of Canada.

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Thu, Jul, 27, Going Batty in Burwash Landing 9:30 pm Kluane Museum of Natural History Learn about bat biology, habitat and conservation with Environment Yukon biologists. Involves a 40 minute walk over uneven terrain. Bring ﬂashlights. Burwash Landing

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Until Jul, 31, Donald Watt - White Raven Lady Art House Carcross Donald Watt may have retired from snow carving, but he is still working the large! This lady has an eight-foot wingspan! Until Sat, Sep, 30, Art Marker Days Art House Carcross A behind the scenes experience not to be missed! Mediums range from clay, paint, metal and even computer circuit boards! 10 am to 4 pm daily Wed, Jul, 26, Healthy Choices & Nutrition Activities 9:00 AM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed, Jul, 26, Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen.cranﬁeld@ctfn.ca 821-4251 Wed, Jul, 26, Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed, Jul, 26, AA Carcross 6:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu, Jul, 27, Executive Council Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu, Jul, 27, CPNP Lunch 12:00 pm Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Thu, Jul, 27, Pottery with Claudia MacPhee 3:30 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School Every Tuesday and Thursday, please enter by side door. Everyone welcome! no fee for community members 8673993321 Thu, Jul, 27, Sewing Nights 6:30 pm Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Thu, Jul, 27, Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranﬁeld, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator Fri, Jul, 28, - 30 Carcross Enduro Montana Mountain A weekend of biking for all skill levels and ages in Carcross info@cmbcyukon.ca Fri, Jul, 28, Our Road to We Fought the Road 7:00 pm Isabelle Pringle Community Library Sat, Jul, 29, Traditional Handgames 1:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon, Jul, 31, Art at the Carving Shed 5:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon, Jul, 31, AA - Tagish 7:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue, Aug, 1, YRITWC’s 11th Biennial Summit Carcross Commons All are welcome! Join us for three days of camping, presentations, great food, crafts, plus much more! Please give us a call at 907258-3337 for any questions. Tue, Aug, 1, Elders Breakfast 10:00 am Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Tue, Aug, 1, C/TFN Communication Team Mtng 1:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue, Aug, 1, Pottery with Claudia MacPhee 3:30 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School Every Tuesday and Thursday, please enter by side door. Everyone welcome! no fee for community members 8673993321 Tue, Aug, 1, Tlingit Language classes 5:00 pm CTFN Capacity Building Tue, Aug, 1, Excellence Group 5:00 pm Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Tue, Aug, 1, Sports Night 6:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School Tue, Aug, 1, Tlingit Language Game Nights 6:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue, Aug, 1, Women’s Group 7:00 pm Carcross Community Campus 821-4251

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Wed, Jul, 26, Fireside Chats and Bocce Tournaments Campbell Region Interpretive Center Wed, Jul, 26, AquaFit 8:00 AM Faro Recreation Centre Wed, Jul, 26, Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting. Fri, Jul, 28, AquaFit 8:00 am Faro Recreation Centre Fri, Jul, 28, Teen Drop in Gym 7:00 pm Del Van Gorder School Sun, Jul, 30, Pelly Valley Art’s Festival Faro An Art show featuring the work of local artists, art demonstrations and workshops, barbecue and a bocce tournament. Sun, Jul, 30, Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 am Church of Apostles Sun, Jul, 30, Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 am Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 994-2442 Tue, Aug, 1, Toddler Morning Camp 9:30 am Faro Recreation Centre Call 994-2375 to register or for more information. Tue, Aug, 1, Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 am Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided

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Shakwak Pool - Family Swim Haines Junction Community Centre Mon/Tues/Fri 11:30am-1pm, Sat&Sun 9:30am-11am Shakwak Pool - Lane Swim Haines Junction Community Centre Mon-Fri 6:30am-9am, Sat&Sun 8am-9:30am Shakwak Pool - Public Swim 6:00 pm Haines Junction Community Centre Mon 1pm-4:30pm & 5:30pm-8pm, Tues&Fri 1pm-8pm, Wed&Thurs 5pm8pm, Sat & Sun 11am-1pm & 5:30-8pm Until Jul, 28, Wish 150 Yukon Mosaic Haines Junction “Tachäl Dhäl” Visitor Centre A national initiative created to bring together our communities and inspire for a better future through art and color. The mosaic will be on display through July 1-28, 2017. Wed, Jul, 26, Seniors - Drop-In and Activities 1:30 PM Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Arts, craft, fitness, pool tournaments, shuffleboard, carpet bowling, and card and board games. Refreshments. Wed, Jul, 26, Adult Volleyball 6:30 PM St. Elias Community School Wed, Jul, 26, Village of Haines Junction Council Meeting 7:00 PM St Elias Convention Centre Wed, Jul, 26, Campfire Talk - A Peek at the Peaks 8:00 PM Kathleen Lake Campground Adventurers from all over the world come to Kluane to climb the high peaks. Learn how mountaineering has changed over the years around a cozy campfire. Bring a mug for tea! For more info call 841 4500 Everyone is welcome.

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Thu, Jul, 27, Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 am Mun Ku Thu, Jul, 27, Seniors - Carpet Bowling 1:30 pm St Elias Convention Centre All Seniors and Elders welcome! Thu, Jul, 27, Chair Yoga For Seniors 3:00 pm Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Thu, Jul, 27, Adult Soccer 7:30 pm St. Elias Community School Thu, Jul, 27, Campfire Talk - Caring for Kokanee 8:00 pm Kathleen Lake Campground Telling stories around a cozy campfire. Bring a mug for tea! For more info call 841 4500 Everyone is welcome. Fri, Jul, 28, Story Hour 10:00 am Haines Junction Community Library Fri, Jul, 28, Friday Night Salmon Bake - Gordie Tentrees 6:00 pm Village Bakery and Deli Delicious food, live music, call 634-2867 or email villagebakeryyukon@gmail.com for more information. Fri, Jul, 28, Campfire Talk - Bear With Us: Grizzlies in Kluane 8:00 pm Kathleen Lake Campground Telling stories around a cozy campfire. Bring a mug for tea! For more info call 841 4500 Everyone is welcome. Sat, Jul, 29, Campfire Talk - Shakāt; Living the Seasonal Round 8:00 pm Kathleen Lake Campground Telling stories around a cozy campfire. Bring a mug for tea! For more info call 841 4500 Everyone is welcome. Sun, Jul, 30, Music Jam 10:00 am Village Bakery and Deli Sun, Jul, 30, St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 am St Christopher’s Church Licensed Lay Leader: Lynn De Brabandere 867-634-2360 Sun, Jul, 30, Campfire Talk - Sunday Funday 8:00 pm Kathleen Lake Campground Sundays are for Fun! Medicine making, yoga, hikes, family funday, and a special movie night. Fees may apply. For more info call 841 4500. Everyone is welcome. Mon, Jul, 31, Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 pm Da Ku Cultural Centre Mon, Jul, 31, Campfire Talk - Dakwäkäda (High Cache Place) 8:00 pm Kathleen Lake Campground Telling stories around a cozy campfire. Bring a mug for tea! For more info call 841 4500 Everyone is welcome. Tue, Aug, 1, Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 pm Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, Aug, 1, Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 pm Takhini Hall Tue, Aug, 1, Campfire Talk - The Climates They Are A-Changin’ 8:00 pm Kathleen Lake Campground In the last number of years, unanticipated ecological changes have been occurring related to climate change we will discuss what’s happening in Kluane around a cozy campfire. Bring a mug for tea! For more info call 841 4500 Everyone is welcome.

KENO CITY

Until Aug, 2, 2017 Keno City Music and Art Workshop Keno CIty Registrations for the 2017 Keno City Music and Art Workshop for Adults are now available. For more information please contact producer Kim Beggs at: kenocityworkshop@gmail. com or call 867-334-8696

MARSH LAKE

Wed, Jul, 26, Marsh Lake Community Society Meeting 7:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre All Welcome to attend. Fri, Jul, 28, Jackalope Friday Dinners 7:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat, Jul, 29, Tot Group 10:00 am Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat, Jul, 29, Knitting Circle 1:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 managermarshlake@ gmail.com Sat, Jul, 29, Pickleball 2:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Sun, Jul, 30, Drop in Badminton 11:00 am Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue, Aug, 1, North of 60 Seniors Cafe 2:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue, Aug, 1, Tot Group 2:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue, Aug, 1, Yoga 5:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Drop in Yoga info@yogawhitehorse.ca

MAYO

Tues & Thurs Mayo Aquaﬁt 7pm-8pm Mayo Recreation Centre Mon-Sat Mayo Public Swim Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Mon-Fri 3:30pm-5:30pm, Sat 1:30pm-5:30pm Fri, Jul, 28, Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 pm Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Sun, Jul, 30, St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 am St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Tue, Aug, 1, Mayo Sewing Nights 7:00 pm Yukon College Mayo Campus

MOUNT LORNE

Fri, Jul, 28 - 30 Family Farm Weekends Wheaton River Gardens Experience a small scale working farm: gardens, livestock, fermenting skills, felting, cooking together with local food. Starting on Friday at 7pm to Sunday at 4 pm. Please register with Shiela. Phone 668-5964

OLD CROW

Thu, Jul, 27, Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 pm Old Crow Community Center Sun, Jul, 30, St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 am St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381 Tue, Aug, 1, Gym Night 7:00 pm Old Crow Community Center

TAGISH

Tuesday - Saturdays Tagish Treasures Thrift Store 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Jul, 26, Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed, Jul, 26, Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday. Sat, Jul, 29, Kids Day Camp - Trip to Carcross Tagish Community Centre Contact Patrick at 3993407 or email recreation@tagishyukon.org for more information.

Sat, Jul, 29, Pickleball 11:00 am Tagish Community Centre Come try Pickleball, a new sport offered which combines table tennis and regular tennis. Sat, Jul, 29, Tagish Library 12:00 pm Tagish Community Centre 399-3418

TESLIN

Thu, Jul, 27 - 30 Hà Kus Teyea Celebration Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre Call 390.2532 ext.333 or email Melaina Sheldon melaina.sheldon@ttc-teslin. com for more information. Thu, Jul, 27, Bootcamp 6:00 pm Teslin Rec Center Every Thursday, come down for a fantastic workout! 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Thu, Jul, 27, Badminton Nights 7:00 pm Teslin Rec Center Every Thursday, bring your racket or just bring your self for some swift fun! 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Fri, Jul, 28, Youth Club 8:00 pm Teslin Rec Center For grades 7-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Kelsey 335-4250 for more information. Tue, Aug, 1, Yoga in the Mezzanine 5:15 pm Teslin Rec Center Every Tuesday, mats provided just bring your zen. 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Tue, Aug, 1, Teslin Dance Group Practice 7:00 pm Teslin Healing Centre Every Tuesday evening, for more info contact Melaina at 867.390.2532 ext. 333 or Melaina.sheldon@ttc-teslin.com

WATSON LAKE

Daily at 12-4pm & 6-8pm Yukon`s Northern Lights Showtimes -Two scheduled shows /day 1pm and 6:30 pm – will show on request for large groups as well.Northern Lights Center Features the amazing phenomena known as the ‘Northern Lights’ or ‘Aurora borealis’, the Northern Lights Centre boasts stateof-the-art panoramic video and surround-sound systems. Daily Public Swim Watson Lake Dennis Ball Swimming Pool 3:30pm - 5:30pm Thu, Jul, 27, Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together! Thu, Jul, 27, Body Fit 7:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Sat, Jul, 29, Arts in the Park - Patrick Jacobson 12:00 pm Wye Lake Park 689-8387 patrick@ patrickjacobson.com Sat, Jul, 29, Arts in the Park 12:00 pm Sign Post Forest Every Saturday, live music and entertainment. Sat, Jul, 29, Going Batty in Watson Lake 9:30 pm Sign Post Forest Learn about bat biology, habitat and conservation with Environment Yukon biologists. Involves a 40 minute walk over uneven terrain. Bring ﬂashlights. Sun, Jul, 30, St. John’s Church Service 10:00 am St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Mon, Jul, 31, Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together! Tue, Aug, 1, Body Fit 7:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Tue, Aug, 1, Town of Watson Lake Council Meeting 7:00 pm Town of Watson Lake

HAINES

Daily Everyone Welcome Swim Haines Community Centre 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM. No Swim Sundays Mon-Thu Haines Public Library Open 11:00 am Haines Borough Public Library Haines Borough Public Library Hours: Mon-Thu 10-9 | Fri 10-6 | Sat/ Sun 12:30-4:30 | 766-2545 Until Jul, 30, Alaskan Members Show Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Features 7 Alaskan artists, 4 of which are from Haines. Wed, Jul, 26, Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Wed, Jul, 26, Tai Chi 10:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, Jul, 26, Detective Time 3:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed, Jul, 26, Tlingit Language Class 3:30 PM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Wed, Jul, 26, Nature Walkers 4:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed, Jul, 26, Game Time @ the Library 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed, Jul, 26, Ukulele Jam 5:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed, Jul, 26, Kids Jujutsu 5:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, Jul, 26, Homework Help @ the Library 5:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed, Jul, 26, Sword Class 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, Jul, 26, Open Mic Nite 10:00 PM Pioneer Bar Thu, Jul, 27, Tai Chi 5:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu, Jul, 27, Tai Chi - Beginning 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu, Jul, 27, Adv. Beginner Tai Chi 7:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri, Jul, 28, Aqua Aerobics 8:00 am Haines Borough Swimming Pool Fri, Jul, 28, Tai Chi 10:30 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri, Jul, 28, Story time @ Library 12:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library Fri, Jul, 28, Yoga with Mandy 1:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri, Jul, 28, Spanish Fun 4:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library Fri, Jul, 28, Game Time @ the Library 4:30 pm Haines Borough Public Library Fri, Jul, 28, Amateur Magicians 5:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library Fri, Jul, 28, Homework Help @ the Library 5:30 pm Haines Borough Public Library Fri, Jul, 28, Mr K - Fair Practice - Dance Studio 7:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Sat, Jul, 29, Southeast Alaska State Fair Southeast Alaska State Fair Grounds (Harriett Hall) Fun ﬁlled days with exhibits, logging show, horse show, live entertainment and food. 766-2476 Sat, Jul, 29, Haines Farmers Market 10:00 am Southeast Alaska State Fair Grounds (Harriett Hall) Sun, Jul, 30, Sunday Worship 11:00 am Haines Presbyterian Church

Mon, Jul, 31, Tai Chi 10:30 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Jul, 31, Mother Goose Stories and Songs @ Library 12:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library Mon, Jul, 31, Yoga with Mandy 1:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Jul, 31, Puppets 3:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library Mon, Jul, 31, Private Jujutsu Clas 4:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Jul, 31, Build a Better World: Heroes from History Part III 4:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library Mon, Jul, 31, Gardner’s Club 5:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library Mon, Jul, 31, Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Jul, 31, Adults Jujutsu 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue, Aug, 1, Women’s Fellowship 3:00 pm Haines Senior Center Tue, Aug, 1, Tai Chi 5:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue, Aug, 1, Legion Monthly Membership Meeting at Legion Hall 6:00 pm American Legion Tue, Aug, 1, Tai Chi - Beginning 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue, Aug, 1, Adv. Beginner Tai Chi 7:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts

SKAGWAY

Wed, Jul, 26, TRX Suspension Training 5:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Sign up required Wed, Jul, 26, SpinFlex w/Katherine 7:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jul, 26, Hatha Yoga w/Sherry- ALL Levels 6:15 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jul, 26, Acro Jam 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Playful practice that combines acrobatics and yoga. This is an unstructured class to work on things you would like to improve on or trade Wed, Jul, 26, Aerial Tissue w/Renee 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Special Fee & Sign-up Thu, Jul, 27, Spinning w/ Katherine 5:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jul, 27, Mindful Vinyasa Flow 6:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jul, 27, Mat Pilates 7:15 am Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles. Thu, Jul, 27, Senior Weights with Dana 10:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors. Thu, Jul, 27, Dance Fusion with Kaera New Latin Hip Hop Class 5:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jul, 27, Zumba with Keara 5:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Latin�inspired cardio�dance workout that uses music and choreographed steps to form a fitness party atmosphere. Thu, Jul, 27, Easy Does it Yoga- Restorative Yoga w/Jeanne- ALL Level 6:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jul, 27, Basketball For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Jul, 28, Gentle Flow 6:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre A gentle and calming practice that combines breath with movement. Fri, Jul, 28, Friday Dance Night 9:00 pm Red Onion Saloon Featuring DJ EL-P Sat, Jul, 29, Bouncy House Fun Time! 12:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre A parent or guardian must accompany children 12 and under. Sat, Jul, 29, Dance Fusion with Kaera New Latin Hip Hop Class 5:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Sat, Jul, 29, Volleyball For Adults 6:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Sat, Jul, 29, Flow and Restore 6:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Powerful vinyasa style class with a focus in strengthening the entire body, ending with restorative/yin style poses to soak in the energy and heat created in the flow. Sun, Jul, 30, Aerial Tissue w/Renee 6:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Special Fee & Sign-up Mon, Jul, 31, TRX Suspension Training 5:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Sign up required Mon, Jul, 31, SpinFlex w/Katherine 7:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jul, 31, Restorative - Yin Yoga w/JeanneALL Levels 9:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jul, 31, Hatha Yoga w/Sherry- ALL Levels 6:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jul, 31, Roller Hockey For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jul, 31, Music Mondays 7:00 pm Red Onion Saloon Featuring different musicians each week. Tue, Aug, 1, Spinning w/ Katherine 5:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Aug, 1, Mindful Vinyasa Flow 6:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Aug, 1, Mat Pilates 7:15 am Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles. Tue, Aug, 1, Back/Hip Yoga with Myofascial Release and Acupressure 10:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Aug, 1, Senior Weights with Dana 10:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors. Tue, Aug, 1, Dance Fusion with Kaera New Latin Hip Hop Class 5:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Aug, 1, Zumba with Keara 5:15 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Latin�inspired cardio�dance workout that uses music and choreographed steps to form a fitness party atmosphere. Tue, Aug, 1, Let it Roll - Hatha Flow with Foam Roller 6:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Hatha Flow practice followed by foam roller and pinky balls. Tue, Aug, 1, Basketball For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre

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Experience a Unique Inland Tlingit Gathering!

JULY 27-30

TESLIN YUKON

- E ON Y R E V E OM E C L E W -

DIGAWOLF

GIT HAYETSK

KIDS ZONE TENT

This dynamic band from N.W.T. performs in Tlicho and English with rocking beats and narratives creating an evening of traditional and contemporary sounds. Family Concert: Thursday, 7:00 PM Main Stage: Friday & Saturday

An internationally acclaimed group from the Sm’algyak speaking nations of West Coast Alaska and B.C. thrill hearts and souls with their intricate masks and the ceremonial grandeur of the copper shield. Main Stage & Feasts: Fri. & Sat.

Thursday, Facepainting Friday & Saturday, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM A crafty and creative space for children to enjoy arts, crafts, facepainting, and storytelling.

PUBLIC WORKSHOPS Friday & Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM » Mini Small Paddle Carving with Northern Cultural Expressions Society » Smoking Salmon with Doug Smarch Jr. » Raven’s Tail Weaving with Lily Hope ( $100 fee )

» Northwest Coast Design

and Painting with Blake Lepine

They’re free except one! Onsite registration. Space is limited—first come first serve.

SALMON WELCOME CEREMONY & FILLETING CONTEST Friday, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Hosted by Taku River Tlingit. A Beaver float plane will fly in to the site to deliver hundreds of pounds of salmon fresh from the Taku River. People are invited to the Salmon Welcome Ceremony to help cut fish and enjoy the day preparing the salmon feast, plus the Salmon Filleting Contest.

FOR DETAILS SEE THE FULL PROGRAM ONLINE: HOST NATIONS

ARTIST MARKET & FOOD VENDORS

CULTURAL DEMONSTRATIONS

A variety of Tlingit inspired jewellery and fine craft and delicious dishes sure to delight all! Thursday, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Fri. & Sat., 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Observe the artists and Elders who will be working onsite throughout the Celebration. Daily, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

DAŃ KWANJE ’Á–NÀÀN:

VOICES ACROSS THE WATER Saturday, 10:00 AM Hosted by Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism Association. Boat builders constructed a moose skin boat, spruce dugout canoe, birch bark canoe and sealskin qayaq in Whitehorse during June. Now all four watercraft are coming to Teslin! Meet some of the boat builders and project organizers, hear stories about the incredible cultural exchanges during the project.

THE GREAT INLAND TLINGIT CANOE RACES Saturday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM The ever-popular canoe races will be staged again along with canoe rides, demonstrations and talks. Race categories will include: Chiefs, Women, Men, and Mixed.

TESLINTLINGITHERITAGE.COM FUNDERS

Photos: Alistair Maitland / Teslin Tlingit Council

Join us for Main Stage performances featuring northern traditional and contemporary artists, nightly feasts & more!

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS All events take place at the Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre Only 1.5 hours from Whitehorse & Skagway

THURSDAY JULY 27

SATURDAY JULY 29

TIME

EVENT

TIME

EVENT

Care of Traditional Garments: Part 1 Make a Garment Bag

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for the Teslin Tlingit Elders Council

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

full-day workshop hosted by Government of Yukon

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Care of Traditional Garments: Part 2 Make a Padded Hanger full-day workshop hosted by Government of Yukon

12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Artists Marketplace Open

5:00 PM

Opening prayer & Welcome Remarks Stew and Bannock for Everyone

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Family Language Scavenger Hunt

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Artists Marketplace Open

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Public Workshops register at Information Booth

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Cultural Demonstrations

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Smoking Salmon Demonstrations

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Dugout Canoe Rides with Lands Dept. register at Information Booth

10:00 AM

with great prizes!

7:00 PM

$10 / person

Family Concert with Digawolf

Dań Kwanje ’Á-Nààn: Voices Across the Water, Traditional Watercraft Project hosted by Yukon First Nations Culture & Tourism Association

FRIDAY JULY 28

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Soapberry Making Contest

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Kids Zone & Activities with Rhoda Merkel & the Yukon Literacy Coalition

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Main Stage Performances

TIME

EVENT

12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Food Vendors Open

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for the Teslin Tlingit Elders Council

12:00 PM

My Extended Family: Reconciliation through Art Creation workshop by photographer Kevin Mellis

$10 / person

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

12:00 PM

Care of Moccasins and Mukluks

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Gwaandak Theatre Play Readings see details online

hosted by Government of Yukon

Artists Marketplace Open

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

The Great Tlingit Inland Canoe Races

Public Workshops

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Artist Talk with Mike & Mique’l Dangeli leaders, Git Hayetsk Dancers

please register at Information Booth

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Welcoming Ceremony at the Shore of Teslin Lake

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Language Lessons

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Grand Entry Procession, Opening Ceremony, and Welcome Remarks

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Hand Games Demonstrations

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Kids Zone & Activities

5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Taku River Tlingit Host Traditional Feast Night & Special Performances

with Rhoda Merkel & the Yukon Literacy Coalition

12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Food Vendors Open

12:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Main Stage Performances Featuring Traditional and Contemporary Artists

12:00 PM

My Extended Family: Reconciliation through Art Creation

SUNDAY JULY 30

workshop by photographer Kevin Mellis

12:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Cultural Demonstrations

1:00 PM

Arrival of Salmon via Float Plane

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Salmon Welcoming Ceremony & Performances

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

DECONSTRUCT / RECONSTRUCT Youth Workshop

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

EVENT

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for the Teslin Tlingit Elders Council $10 / person

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Sunday Gospel Singing

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Artists Marketplace Open

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Cultural Demonstrations

with the Dakhká Khwáan Dancers and DJ DASH

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Food Vendors Open

Salmon Filleting Contest

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Carcross/Tagish First Nation Host the Closing Traditional Feast

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Closing Ceremonies and Grand Finale featuring special presentations and speeches from Host Nations

hosted by Taku River Tlingit First Nation

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

TIME

Artist Talk with Carol Geddes Tlingit History — Links Between the Coast and Interior

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Language Lessons

5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Teslin Tlingit Council Host Traditional Feast Night & Special Performances

6:00 PM

Fashion Show & Tell

performances directed by Alejandro Ronceria

2:00 PM

Group Photo everyone in their regalia for Celebration photo

3:00 PM

End of Celebration – See You in 2019 in Carcross!

FOR DETAILS SEE THE FULL PROGRAM ONLINE:

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GOLD SPONSORS

PROGRAM PARTNERS

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Highlights

Klondike Institute of Art and Culture Dawson City, YT

Boys and Girls Club of Yukon

Exhibi� ons FOCUS GALLERY

>> in the Yukon Art Society Gallery: THE SEVEN TEXTILE ARTISTS “How Does it Felt”

YUKON COMIC CULTURE SOCIETY >> in the Hougen Heritage Gallery: YUKON ARCHIVES THE TRUE NORTH STRONG AND GEEK

What:

Free Teen Drop In

Exhibi�on closes December 1st, 2012

Archival Gold: Favourites from the Vault Exhibi�on closes January 26, 2013

OpenOnStudio until JulySessions 29

>> Ceramic Open Studio Sessions << Sundays from 2:30 to 6pm $5 per hour

EDGE GALLERY

ZOË ARMSTRONG AUSPICIOUS SPACES

>> Acrylic Pain�ng Open Studio << with Neil Graham every ﬁrst and third Wednesday of each month 7 to 9pm $10 per 2 hour session

21 Years Strong FREE Concerts & Visual Demonstrations Monday - Friday

VISUAL ARTIST

POTTERY DROP-IN

Helen O’Conor ___

Fridays 6pm-9pm Sundays 2:30pm-6pm $5/hour Previous pottery experience is necessary

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS:

DENNIS SHORTY TERESA VANDER-MEER CHASSÉ

When: Wednesdays to Saturdays 3 PM to 9 PM

12-1pm Lunch Hour Wednesday Evenings [7pm] Lepage Park

On until July 29

To register call: 867-667-4080 Email: recep�on@artsunderground.ca

Ages 11 to 18 Free snack and meal

Where: 306A Alexander Street Look for the big green door!

July 24-28

Contact:

Mon Jul 24

Web: bgcyukon.com Facebook: bgcyukon Twitter: @bgcyukon

Anne Turner & Tom Connor

Ph. (867) 393-2824

Tues Jul 25

Belleville Jas Wed Jul 26

Carole Mullin Dancer & Whitehorse Brass

PARTIE DE

SOCCER/FOOT MARDI 1 AOÛT DÈS 19 H 30 ER

Wed Jul 26

Evening 7pm Soul Migration Thur Jul 27

Gordie Tentrees Fri Jul 28

The Whiskey Dicks

18 ans et plus tous niveaux confondus

COME AND VISIT OUR ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

Marco Claveria

Mon Jul 31

Gratuit

AQUIL VIRANI at

ARTS UNDERGROUND! Programs Arts Underground / Yukon Art Society 867-667-4080 ext 22

DOUBLE BILL- Sophie Villeneuve and Léa Roy

CURATOR: MARLAINA BUCH (VICTORIA, BC) ARTISTS: LEILA ARMSTRONG (LETHBRIDGE, AB), LISA HIRMER (GUELPH, ON) Tall Tales for Short Nights and Warm Planets Opening reception, Thursday, August 17th, 7:30pm

July 27 - Aug 12 VIRGINIA MITFORD

Alluvium, To Wash Against SOVA Gallery hours: Fri-Sat, 3-7 August 1-20, 2017

YUKON RIVERSIDE ARTS FESTIVAL DAWSON CITY

Tel: (867) 993-5005 Fax: (867) 993-5838 Website: www.kiac.ca

WEEKLY OPEN HOUSE JULY 25, AUGUST 1 WELDING 101 JULY 26, 28

INSTRUCTABLES MINI HACKATHON JULY 27 REPAIR CAFE DROP IN JULY 28 ALL REGULAR EVENTS 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Tues Aug 1

THE NATURAL & THE MANUFACTURED 2017

LASER CUTTER 101 JULY 27

TERRAIN EXTÉRIEUR DE L’ÉCOLE WHITEHORSE ELEMENTARY

Opening August 4th

ODD GALLERY HOURS Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm Saturdays 12 - 5pm August 17th – September 23rd

HOURS

Send your Events to

Penny

Our Yukon Events GURU

Monday Closed, Tuesday - Friday 11am - 9pm, Saturday & Sunday 1-9pm

Wed Aug 2

Swing Sets Wed Aug 2 Evening 7pm

Lara and the Danz afy.yk.ca

www.yukonstruct.com info@yukonstruct.com 135 Industrial Rd.

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Summer Events In Dawson City R ~ Youth Living History Summer Camp ~ AUG 14 – 18: Youths Age 9(ish) to 13(ish) 9 am to 5 pm

~ Discovery Day Pancake Breakfast ~ AUG 21: Bear Creek National Historical Compound 8 am to 11am

Performances at the Dawson City Museum and Bear Creek Historical Compound Cost: $25 each student 1898 Costume and Prop donations appreciated!

Sourdough and Buttermilk Pancakes, sausage, juice, breads and jellies. Parking is limited. Please carpool. Afterwards, meet at Discovery Claim for an interpretation program, from 1 to 2 pm, followed by gold panning and a BBQ at Claim no. 6, from 2 to 3 pm.

.LOOKING FOR YOUTH INTERESTED IN DRAMA/ACTING/HISTORY,

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Active Interest LISTINGS Wed, Jul, 26 Biathlon Practice 4:30 PM Biathlon Range Wed, Jul, 26 Mountain Bike Biathlon 6:30 PM Biathlon Range Wed, Jul, 26 Hiking Class 6:30 PM Yukon Health Coaching A different trailhead location within Whitehorse each week for a 1.5 hour hike. Ask us questions about training, nutrition and gear. Or just get out in silence and enjoy the view. 5 weeks. yukonhealthcoaching@gmail.com Wed, Jul, 26 Downhill Biking & Summer Fun! 5:00 pm Mount Sima Thu, Jul, 27 Knee High Nature 10:30 am Middle McIntyre Creek Bring your youngsters out for a different naturebased activity each week. Activities and games are designed for kids ages 4 - 6, but siblings are welcome. Thu, Jul, 27 YASC 4 - 7 4:00 pm Biathlon Range Thu, Jul, 27 One Hour Drop In Classes - Barreilates 5:15 pm Long Lean Mean Fitness This class sculpts, tones, and gives you a strong core. Register online or call 334-3479 for more information. Thu, Jul, 27 Archery 6 - 8PM 6:00 pm Biathlon Range Thu, Jul, 27 Trail Run 6:30 pm Whitehorse, Yukon For more information call Nancy Thomson 3330983 333-0983 Thu, Jul, 27 Going Batty in Burwash Landing 9:30 pm Kluane Museum of Natural History Learn about bat biology, habitat and conservation with Environment Yukon biologists. Involves a 40 minute walk over uneven terrain. Bring ﬂashlights.

Fri, Jul, 28 Outdoor Cyclefit 6:15 am Yukon Health Coaching Cycle from Riverdale to various locations to get in a full body strength and cardio workout. Bring your bike, your helmet and a water bottle. 5 Weeks yukonhealthcoaching@gmail.com Fri, Jul, 28 Yukon Energy: 30 Years Old 12:00 pm Yukon Energy Fun run or walk around the Millennium Trail and across the Whitehorse dam. Race starts and finishes at Rotary Peace Park. Then tour the hydro plant. To register email janet.patterson@yec. yk.ca or call 393-5333. Fri, Jul, 28 Golden Horn Judo 3:30 pm Golden Horn Elementary Fri, Jul, 28 Going Batty in Whitehorse 9:30 pm Chadburn Lake Learn about bat biology, habitat and conservation with Environment Yukon biologists. Involves a 40 minute walk over uneven terrain. Bring flashlights. Meet at the gazebo at the end of Chadburn Lake Road Sat, Jul, 29 YASC 1 - 4 1:00 pm Biathlon Range Sun, Jul, 30 Yukon River Trail Marathon Whitehorse, Yukon Registration for 2017 will open in early April of 2017, marathon, half marathon and relay. Sun, Jul, 30 YHMA Charity Croquet Tournament 12:00 pm S.S.Klondike Teams of two will square off in this annual fundraiser and compete for great prizes—first place will take home two roundtrip tickets from Air North.

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Wed, Jul, 26, The Counselling DropIn Clinic 10:00 AM Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Wednesday from 10am - 4pm. Wed, Jul, 26, Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed, Jul, 26, Red Tara Meditation 6:00 PM White Swan Sanctuary Everyone welcome. For more info contact Vicky 633-3715 Fri, Jul, 28, Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Fri, Jul, 28, Fermented Foodies Culture Club 5:00 PM Farmer Roberts Every last Friday of the month, in the tea room, come learn or bring some to share. Mon, Jul, 31, Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 3349317 Mon, Jul, 31, Shamata Meditation 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary Group meditation all levels welcome Mon, Jul, 31, Buddhist Meditation Society 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary All are welcome! Tue, Aug, 1, Weight Watchers 5:00 PM Yukon College Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weighin and registration, room A2202. 403473-0645 blong@weightwatchers.ca Tue, Aug, 1, Golden Horn Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Terice 6686631 Wed, Aug, 2, The Counselling DropIn Clinic 10:00 AM Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Wednesday from 10am - 4pm. Wed, Aug, 2, Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children

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Mon, Jul, 31 Morning Bird Walk 7:00 am Shipyards Park All are welcome! Car-pooling from meeting points is encouraged. Free. For information email: jennifer_trapnell@hotmail.com (cell 335-3918) Tue, Aug, 1 Outdoor Cycleﬁt 6:15 am Yukon Health Coaching Cycle from Riverdale to various locations to get in a full body strength and cardio workout. Bring your bike, your helmet and a water bottle. 5 Weeks yukonhealthcoaching@gmail.com Connect with Tue, Aug, 1 5 Km Fun Run/Walk 6:00 Westjet or fly nonstop starting pm F.H. Collins Secondary 2.5 - 5 km’s, May 28, 2017. for more information call Don White at 633-5671 Born to fly. Tue, Aug, 1 Archery 6 - 8PM 6:00 pm Biathlon Range Tue, Aug, 1 Roller skiing 6:30 pm Biathlon Range 1/10/17 11:06 AM Wed, Aug, 2 Biathlon Practice 4:30 WuY_2017_4x3_V8.indd 1 pm Biathlon Range Do you want to increase Wed, Aug, 2 Hiking Class 6:30 pm your performance, speed, Yukon Health Coaching A different trailhead location within Whitehorse stamina and agility? each week for a 1.5 hour hike. Ask us questions about training, Book your Touch for Health muscle nutrition and gear. Or just get out in balance session, and learn quick silence and enjoy the view. 5 weeks. techniques you can use yourself to yukonhealthcoaching@gmail.com enhance endurance and accelerate Wed, Aug, 2 Ahhh Nuts 7:00 pm recovery, before, during and after the race. Robert Service Campground Meghan Larivee, biologist and squirrel Elemental Holistic Therapies enthusiast for an evening stroll to learn about the small critters. Alison Zeidler, Touch for Health Practitioner TM

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The odds of you being attacked by a bear are indeed slim, but errors that you make in bear country increase those your chances of that happening

adly some human errors are fatal mistakes when bears are involved. Bears are somewhat predictable, but there are many exceptions to that rule. As a result, humans must always err on the side of caution when in bear country. Recent photos in the news from Banff show two separate situations where a human has moved to within 6-7 metres (20 feet) of a feeding grizzly bear in order to get a better photo. Based on historical behaviour of grizzly bears in similar close encounter situations those two people are lucky to still be alive with their hide intact. Earlier this summer in Alaska a grizzly bear attacked a group of four people and mauled three of them. Historically, groups of people are usually safer than individuals when they suddenly meet a bear. Slowly backing out of any bear situation while talking calmly to the bear is almost always the best tactic to be tried first. People place ridiculous confidence in the thought that “It can’t happen to me.” Probably every-

one who has been mauled, killed or involved in a confrontation with a bear, thought that same thought until that instant. The wisest thought is to think “It can happen to me,” and be a little prepared for that eventuality. Always carry a readily deployable bear spray and pay attention to notice any bear sign. Change your plans, i.e. your route, any time a bear is sighted. Common human errors that can result in a bear situation/confrontation include: -having a dog off-leash and roaming. Where does it run to when it meets a bear? Back to you. -having food or cosmetics in your tent. If you are present, you have a situation and if you are absent you have a destroyed tent. -failing to do the dishes and clean up the kitchen area before going to bed or leaving camp. Bears can smell food/food garbage from a long ways away and are always wanting to eat. -having coolers and other food items in or near camp while you are sleeping or absent. -leaving fish guts on the shore instead of burned or thrown into

deep water. -while hiking in a group, allowing children to run ahead or lag behind the group. If they meet a bear, they will scream and run in panic, either of which can provoke the bear to take chase. -failing to take immediate action when a bear is sighted. This can be as simple as turning around and leaving the area without being seen and stressing the bear. -failing to learn the basics of bear identification and behaviour as well as steps that you should take when you meet a bear. The odds of you being attacked by a bear are indeed slim, but errors that you make in bear country increase those your chances of that happening. Larry Leigh is an avid angler, hunter and all-round outdoors person who prefers to cook what he harvests himself. He is a past president of the Canadian Wildlife Federation and retired hunter education coordinator for the Government of Yukon. Please send comments about his articles to wild@ whatsupyukon.com.

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July 29, 2017

Lynn Canal Community Players Youth Conservatory will present the play “The Mad Adventures of Mr. Toad” at the Chilkat Center. Performances start at 7 pm each evening. Tickets available at the door or at the Babbling Book. Guest director is Stanley Coleman, PhD of Eugene, Oregon.

Haines Hustle 5K, 10K and trail half-marathon. Contact SE Alaska State Fair at (907) 766-2476 or Email: director@seakfair.org or seakfair.org.

July 26, 2017 Baking Competition, Southeast State Fair-Harriet Hall Annual baking competition and live auction! This year is “anything chocolate”, prizes and ribbons for adult and youth categories, seakfair.org.

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