What's Up Yukon, May 12, 2021

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DREARY AND IZZY AT THE GUILD This May, Whitehorse’s Guild Hall will be presenting Dreary and Izzy, a play

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reary and Izzy is a 2007 play written by Tara Beagan, a playwright of Ntlaka’pamux and Irish-Canadian heritage. The narrative takes place in Lethbridge, Alberta, in 1975. It centres on a pair of sisters, Deirdre and Isabelle Monoghan, who have lost their parents in a car accident. Dierdre is preparing to enter university and set out on a journey to find her own future, but must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice to take care of her older sister, an adopted young Blackfoot woman who was born with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).

A vacuum cleaner salesman named Freddie Seven Horses shows up in the girls’ lives as a beacon of hope, offering them a way to cope with their reality and push through to a better life.

Whitehorse’s Guild Hall, in partnership with Gwaandak Theatre, will be presenting Dreary and Izzy live from May 13 to May 29, with a preview on May 12. All showings will start at 8 p.m., and tickets can be bought online at yukontickets. com for $26, but attendees of the Wednesday showings can choose what they wish to pay.

In the role of director is Katey Wattam. The play’s four-piece cast consists of Brenda Barnes, Katelyn Clark, Isabelle JamesWalker and Colin Wolf. A large artistic and production team includes Mary Sloan as stage manager, Adrian Woodhouse as assistant stage manager, Blake Shaá’koon Lepine as set designer, Kasey Rae Anderson as lighting designer, Gloria Mok as costume designer, Annie Hakim as props designer, Martin

Nishikawa as technical director and sound designer, Al Loewen as head carpenter, Lea-Ann McNally as set consultant, Katherine Kellner as lighting consultant, Philip Geller as acting/directing support and Odile Nelson as production manager. The Guild staff also contributing include artistic director Brian Fidler, general manager Brandon Wicke and The Guild Board, serving as executive producers. The Gwaandak Theatre’s staff working on the production include artistic director Colin Wolf, production coordinator Sara German, managing director Martin Nishikawa and artistic producer Meredith Pritchard.

Dreary and Izzy is a widely acclaimed play which has garnered praise from publications including Toronto’s NOW Magazine and the Toronto Star. Tara Beagan has written a total of 28 plays, seven of which are published. Her work has also been nominated for Dora Awards, one of which she won.

Beagan was also a finalist in the Al-

PHOTO: Courtesy of the Guild berta Playwrights’ Network competition in 2018. In 2020, her play Honour Beat won the Gwen Pharis Ringwood Award for Drama. She has done residencies all over the country, including such cities as Toronto, Ottawa, Winnipeg and even at the Yukon’s own Berton House in Dawson City.

The Guild Hall has been producing theatre in Whitehorse for 40 years. The theatre features two dance studios/rehearsal halls, an alternative performance space with a bar and small stage, and an outdoor performance space with physically distanced seating for 30 people to cooperate with COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines.

Dreary and Izzy is recommended for audiences aged 16 and over, as the play’s content includes the Sixties Scoop, racism, ableism, bodily autonomy and sexually explicit subject matter. For more information, visit guildhall. ca, and to get tickets, visit yukontickets.com. n

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YUMMY DUMPLINGS

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Heather LeDuc

Heather LeDuc is a Whitehorse-based Writer.

Anne Huang-Power is a dumpling mastermind.

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Anne’s Dumplings took off in the last year

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nne Huang-Power can’t keep up with the demand for her dumplings. More often than not, half an hour after she’s opened pre-orders on the website for Anne’s Dumplings, she’s sold out. When she participated in the Fireweed Market’s 12 Days of Christmas last year, market-goers were queueing up for her perfectly-formed morsels of dough and filling.

For Huang-Power, the overwhelming response to her dumplings, or “dumps” as she fondly calls them, caught her by surprise.

“I still get nervous when people buy them,” she says. “I know they’re delicious. Even though I know they’re good, I just hope everyone enjoys them. Because I put a lot of work into them, everything is handmade … it connects me to my family and to my heritage. It’s a joyful thing for me so I hope people feel joy and happiness when they eat them.”

Each dumpling is painstakingly folded and crimped by HuangPower. They are small, uniform and resemble little fish, which are symbols of luck and plenty.

Huang-Power says she learned her unique crimping style, which she calls the “mermaid crimp,” from her paternal cousins in China.

Born in China, Huang-Power moved with her family to England when she was four. On big holi-

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Dreary and Izzy .......................2 Dumplings ..............................3 Youth Consent Programing .........5 Cheese Making .........................8 Didee Didoo .......................... 11 Seasonal Recipes ................... 12 Driving the Dempster pt 1 ........ 17

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Anne Huang-Power is the dumpling master days, such as the Lunar New Year, the family gathers around the table and makes dumplings. Each family has their own recipe and own way of folding the dough.

As much as dumplings are an integral part of her familial ties and Chinese heritage, her new business is a far cry from her previous career. For 12 years, HuangPower worked in the fashion in-

dustry as a celebrity marketer and influencer. She started her career in London, then moved to Toronto four years ago to be with her husband-to-be Ben Power, who co-owns Solvest Inc., a solar energy company in Whitehorse.

Once in Canada, Huang-Power continued working in the fashion industry. She flew back to London for Fashion Week, and to visit

with her family at the same time.

However, it was tough for her husband to run Solvest from Toronto and the couple eventually made the move to the Yukon in September, 2019.

Huang-Power initially kept working freelance in fashion, but when the pandemic hit, the botcont’d on page 4 ...

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PHOTOS: GBP Creative tom fell out of the industry. This provided a welcome break from a career that was taking its toll on her.

“It sounds glamourous, but it wasn’t,” Huang-Power says. “12 years was enough.”

She says that most of her former fashion colleagues switched

direction and took up careers in wellness. Some are pilates and yoga instructors, others are life coaches. In a way, Huang-Power’s dumplings are products of a similar interest in the well-being of others.

“Food always has been a huge part of my life. I think that for a

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lot of Asian families, food is the main thing. And food is how many people show love and show they care.”

Huang-Power explains that saying “Have you eaten today?” demonstrates concern for someone’s well-being. It’s like saying, “How are you?”

And so, with the fashion industry at a standstill, Huang-Power cancelled the contracts she’d been working on and found another creative and productive outlet.

“I started making dumplings for my friends and for Ben’s family and for charity, just to do

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something with my time.”

The charity Huang-Power raised money for is Lupus Canada. She has lupus herself, and is keen to increase awareness of this little-known autoimmune disease. May is Lupus Awareness Month, and that’s when she started dumpling production.

Her intention was to highlight the disease and raise money while doing something she liked.

At the same time, she was connecting with her cultural heritage and her family at a time when she couldn’t travel to England to see them.

Once May ended and Lupus Awareness Month was over, Huang-Power didn’t intend to make more dumplings. Her arms and hands were tired. She had “dumpling claw,” she says, gesturing with her hands.

However, once friends got a taste for the dumplings, they didn’t want the supply to dry up.

When Huang-Power suggested she might not continue, friends offered to pay for them. It’s then that she thought, “Maybe there’s something here.”

Once the seed for a dumpling business was planted, HuangPower discovered ways to help make it happen. The first thing she did was sign up for the Startup Bootcamp offered by Yukonstruct at Northlight Innovation.

She credits the course and its instructor, William Lechuga, with building her confidence. Eleven of the 12 bootcamp participants were women, and Huang-Power found her cohort to be like-minded and supportive.

“All the women were so strong and so ambitious.”

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GUITARS, GAMES, AND HEALTHY KIDS

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Selene Vakharia is a writer and the campaign coordinator for Sexualized Assault Prevention Month.

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Three local organizations working toward creating a community youth can feel safe in one conversation at a time

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hen it comes to movies, it’s enthralling to watch romances like that between Edward and Bella of Twilight, romances characterized by obsession - and a total lack of boundaries. We root for characters like Sierra Burgess when she kisses her romantic interest without his consent.

While these seem like fun fictional fantasy, the reality is not that far off when it comes to teen romance. One in ten teens have been sexually assaulted by a dating partner. Forty-one percent of perpetrators of sexualized violence are under the age of 25.

To protect the young people in our lives, it’s key for them to be able to understand and practice consent and boundaries. These life skills are essential for kids and youth to grow up healthy and happy.

Three local organizations have built teaching, modelling, and practicing these skills into their youth programming.

Youth Friendship Circle Inclusion Yukon’s Youth Friendship Circle uses conversation, con-

nection with peers, and activities to inform youth on the importance of understanding and practicing consent and boundaries in their daily lives.

“Information is what keeps you safe so you can make an informed decision. I want youth to have the information they need to reroute tricky situations,” says Maddi Scott, the program’s coordinator.

When young people learn to recognize and respect boundaries and to communicate their own boundaries in a healthy way, they are not only better able to protect themselves, but also they are less likely to potentially cause harm.

For kids, pushing boundaries in play can be a part of normal everyday life. While this can be relatively harmless among kids, those same behaviours as they get older it “could become something very dangerous. We want to teach them before they are even in a position where they could pressure someone into an unsafe situation.”

Friendship Circle is free for youth ages 12 to 21 and runs every Thursday 6:30pm-8pm until June 17th at Inclusion Yukon’s office.

For more information, contact Inclusion Yukon by email or phone.

BYTE’s Healthy Relationships Workshops Bringing Youth Towards Equality (BYTE), a for-youth-by-youth organization, is leading conversations around healthy relationships and consent across Yukon. In workshops, youth facilitators focus on what healthy relationships look and feel like – acceptable and unacceptable behaviours, healthy

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“Having awareness of your own personal boundaries and standards sets you up to learn what you’re comfortable with, what you’re not, what you tolerate from other people,” says Abbey Gartner, Program Coordinator at BYTE, “and being able to stand up for yourself if you know something is not right with your partner… without getting too far into it while being able to understand it is not your fault if you are a victim of dating violence.”

Gartner notes that it’s also essential for all young people to be able to easily spot and identify dating violence – whether it’s happening to them or to someone they know.

“It’s important for young people to be able to identify what [dating violence] is, reflect on it

and notice if it is happening to them or a friend because it’s a lot more prevalent than you think it is.”

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Each day, participants form a high five tunnel everyone walks through. Using verbal and nonverbal cues, they communicate whether they want a high five or not. This daily exercise gives the kids a choice in how their body can be touched and it also teaches the important skill of reading body language.

Rock the North aims to create a safe space for participating youth ages 8-18. With the experience of a safe space and their new skills around consent and boundaries, youth are better positioned to identify issues and navigate uncomfortable experiences they may face when they re-enter the real world.

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by Virginia Wilson 11:30 AM YAAW Yukon Artists at Work Come see the art, watch Virginia paint, and browse ten volumes of sketchbooks from the past 20 years! https://www.yaaw.com Until Fri May 21 Art Exhibition: Dark Alice Yukon Arts Centre Yukon artists reveal their take on Alice in Wonderland, featuring Lyn Fabio, Rob Ingram, Maureen Morris, Lillian Loponen, Heather Hyatt, Neil Graham and Shiela Alexandrovich.

Until Fri May 21 Art Exhibition: Love In Its Seams Yukon Arts Centre Exhibition showcases recent acquisitions for the Yukon Permanent Art Collection.

Until Fri May 28 Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen Northern Front Studio A group art show featuring David Ashley, Cheryl Rivest, Megan Melanson, Sharon Edmunds and Erin Dixon.

Until Sat May 29 As You See It by the Quilters of Whitehorse & Haines. Arts Underground A collaborative exhibition of art quilts by ten quilters from Whitehorse, Yukon and Haines, Alaska, inspired by the children’s game “telephone.” https://www. artsunderground.ca/exhibitions/as-yousee-it Until Sat May 29 This is How I Listen: The Art of Dyslexia by Zoë Armstrong Arts Underground Comprising drawings I created during hundreds of art therapy sessions.

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GENERAL EVENTS Wed May 12 Driving Tutorial Study Lessons Kwanlin Dun First Nation 02:00 PM We will cover the details of the Yukon Graduated Licensing Program, learn the rules of the road and traffic signs and prepare you to take your test so you can get your Learner’s License. Call 633-8422 ext 505 or email gayle.ball@kdfn.net for more info.

Wed May 12 Sprouting 101 Well Bread Culinary Centre 06:00 PM Sample many types of sprouts and you’ll leave with a starter kit to get your sprouting action started right away! Register online. https:// wellbread.ca/event/sprouting-101/ Wed May 12 Mon May 29 Dreary and Izzy The Guild Hall 08:00 PM This funny and poignant play is the story of two sisters who have lost their parents in a car accident.

Deirdre is struggling in her role as her sister’s sole caregiver when Freddie Seven Horses, a good-looking vacuum cleaner salesman, arrives at their door and sparks unexplored emotions in each sister. https:// www.guildhall.ca/shows/dreary-and-izzy. php Wed May 12 Spanish Conversational Group Yukon Government Administration Building 12:00 PM Join us inside at Bridge Cafe Wed May 12 Community Drum CircleDrop-in (ALL AGES) Elks Lodge 306 06:30 PM Come down and share your energy in a circle of rhythm. Hosted by level 1 Integrated Drumming community drum circle facilitator Lonnie Powell.

Drumming frees us to connect with ourselves and others, in order to release, restore and heal. Research now shows the therapeutic effects of drumming techniques including accelerated physical healing, and boosts the immune system. Plus it’s fun! https://bit.ly/33719wH Wed May 12 Seniors Choir Practice Golden Age Society 07:00 PM https:// yukon-seniors-and-elders.org/index.php/ ga-home Wed May 12 Seniors Line Dancing Golden Age Society 02:00 PM Seniors Line Dancing! Join us every Tuesday for beginners, and every Wednesday for intermediate line dancing fun. https://yukonseniors-and-elders.org/index.php/ga-home

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Wed May 12 Seniors Tai Chi Golden Age Society 10:00 AM Peaceful movement for positive chi www.yukon-seniors-and-elders. org Thu May 13 Workshop: Financial Planning for Women NorthLight Innovation 06:30 PM This seminar will offer a proactive and holistic approach to financial planning and provide guidance and tools to help set you on the path to pursue your financial goals, no matter where you are in your financial management journey. https://bit.ly/3h0S29b Thu May 13 Dreary and Izzy The Guild Hall 08:00 PM This funny and poignant play is the story of two sisters who have lost their parents in a car accident. Deirdre is struggling in her role as her sister’s sole caregiver when Freddie Seven Horses, a good-looking vacuum cleaner salesman, arrives at their door and sparks unexplored emotions in each sister. https://www. guildhall.ca/shows/dreary-and-izzy.php Thu May 13 Introduction to Bicycle Maintenance Icycle Sports 06:30 PM No previous experience needed. Get the most from the course by bringing your own bike and the tools (if any!) you carry on a ride.

But if you’d rather practice on another bike, that can be arranged (please email 48hrs before course date). Youth participants are welcome, parents must be present for under 14 years - no extra cost. Workspace and tools provided by Icycle Sports. Tools and parts available for discounted purchase at course conclusion.

Thu May 13 Warhammer kill team league Titan Gaming and Collectibles 05:00 PM a free drop in event! Units can be drawn from both the core book, elites book, Kill team annual and white dwarf.

Thu May 13 Money Matters Financial Management Tools Online 02:00 PM Digital tools that can ease your money management; learn about some of the most common, and their pros and cons. Register online or email jenna@nakaitheatre.com. http://nakaitheatre.com/computers Thu May 13 Experience Virtual Reality Yukonstruct Makespace 05:30 PM https:// www.eventbrite.ca/e/experience-virtualreality-tickets-149242992809 Thu May 13 Lonnie Powells Drumming With Seniors Golden Age Society 07:30 PM https://yukon-seniors-and-elders.org/ index.php/ga-home Thu May 13 Latin Dancing Golden Age Society 06:30 PM https://yukon-seniorsand-elders.org/index.php/ga-home Thu May 13 Seniors Bingo Golden Age Society 01:00 PM https://yukon-seniorsand-elders.org/index.php/ga-home Thu May 13 Seniors Tai Chi Golden Age Society 10:00 AM Peaceful movement for positive chi www.yukon-seniors-and-elders. org Thu May 13 Sundog Toastmasters Club Sport Yukon 12:00 PM Learn the skills, practice the speaking, receive the feedback to improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Guests are welcomed with advanced notice. Call 689-6363 or email toastmastersyukon@gmail. com. https://www.facebook.com/ toastmastersyukon/?ref=page_internal Thu May 13 Fireweed Community Market Shipyards Park 03:00 PM Come join us and shop for local art, crafts, grown/raised food, baked goods, and prepared meals! Order ahead online for pick up. www.localline.ca/ fireweed-community-market https://www. facebook.com/events/164518705449515 Fri May 14 Dreary and Izzy The Guild Hall 08:00 PM This funny and poignant play is the story of two sisters who have lost their parents in a car accident. Deirdre is struggling in her role as her sister’s sole caregiver when Freddie Seven Horses, a good-looking vacuum cleaner salesman, arrives at their door and sparks unexplored emotions in each sister. https://www. guildhall.ca/shows/dreary-and-izzy.php Fri May 14 Seniors Crib Golden Age Society 01:00 PM https://yukon-seniorsand-elders.org/index.php/ga-home

Sat May 15 Granger Community Garage Sale Granger Subdivision 10:00 AM The old saying goes, what is one man’s junk is another’s treasure. Come out and find your treasure throughout the subdivision of Granger.

Sat May 15 Cheese Making at home via Zoom Online 07:00 PM Learn to make cottage cheese, whey ricotta and butter in this class. Cost includes a home cheesemaking kit. https://wellbread.ca/ event/cheese-making-zoom-online-class/ Sat May 15 Dreary and Izzy The Guild Hall 08:00 PM This funny and poignant play is the story of two sisters who have lost their parents in a car accident. Deirdre is struggling in her role as her sister’s sole caregiver when Freddie Seven Horses, a good-looking vacuum cleaner salesman, arrives at their door and sparks unexplored emotions in each sister. https://www. guildhall.ca/shows/dreary-and-izzy.php Sat May 15 Mozart Effect The Local Bar 09:00 PM Grooving originals and covers for a fun night, tickets on sale online. https:// bit.ly/3b7tkjE Sat May 15 Yukon Amateur Radio Association Coffee Discussion Group A&W Restaurant 08:45 AM Hams from outside the Yukon and those are interested are welcome to join us in this casual event. http://www.yara.ca/index.html Sun May 16 Second Hand Clothing Bizarre Whitehorse Seventh-Day Adventist Church 02:00 PM Proceeds are going to charity. Donations accepted if in good condition.Please drop off donations on Sunday afternoons only. Call 633-3463 for more info.

Mon May 17 Welding 101 Yukonstruct Makespace 05:00 PM four hour welding and learning session. Get started in the metal shop by learning stick welding https:// bit.ly/3gR9aOt Mon May 17 Dads Matter Group Whitehorse Health Centre 11:30 AM A group for dads, grandfathers, stepdads, uncles, foster fathers, discuss parenting and socialize. To register call 336-0795 or email ante.tokic@yukon.ca.

Mon May 17 Gold Age Society Monthly Members General Meeting Golden Age Society 01:00 PM https://yukon-seniorsand-elders.org/index.php/ga-home Mon May 17 Senior’s Shuffleboard Golden Age Society 01:00 PM Join us for a social event that is just plain fun. https:// yukon-seniors-and-elders.org/index.php/ ga-home Mon May 17 Seniors WHIST Golden Age Society 01:00 PM Before the days of auction bridge and contract bridge it was a very popular game indeed, but today Whist has been superseded by Bridge. https:// yukon-seniors-and-elders.org/index.php/ ga-home Mon May 17 Seniors Tai Chi Golden Age Society 10:00 AM Peaceful movement for positive chi www.yukon-seniors-and-elders. org Tue May 18 Yukon Transportation Museum AGM Yukon Transportation Museum 08:00 PM Get involved with the Yukon Transportation Museum behind the scenes. Email board@goytm.ca or call 667-4792 for more information.

Tue May 18 New member orientation Yukonstruct Makespace 05:00 PM We are hosting an informative and mandatory new member orientations. This is a free but essential session for all new members.

This session is only for those signing up as a NEW MEMBER – if you are just curious about the space instead join us on one of the public lunch time tours, held every Tuesday at noon. https://www. eventbrite.ca/e/new-member-orientationtickets-151832443927 Tue May 18 Woodshop Orientation Yukonstruct Makespace 06:30 PM This training will take you through the Yukonstruct wood shop and explain each piece of woodworking equipment. https:// bit.ly/3u9x2kj

Tue May 18 Family Walking Group Rotary Peace Park 10:30 AM Families to get out for a nice walk around the Park. Light snacks and refreshments provided. Please call Nikki if you need a ride at 332-5380.

Tue May 18 Cross Country Yukon AGM Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club 06:00 PM Everyone is welcome, call 334-9220 for more information.

Tue May 18 Introduction to Bicycle Maintenance Icycle Sports 06:30 PM No previous experience needed. Get the most from the course by bringing your own bike and the tools (if any!) you carry on a ride.

But if you’d rather practice on another bike, that can be arranged (please email 48hrs before course date). Youth participants are welcome, parents must be present for under 14 years - no extra cost. Workspace and tools provided by Icycle Sports. Tools and parts available for discounted purchase at course conclusion.

Tue May 18 Chess Club Titan Gaming and Collectibles 06:00 PM Love Chess? Want to learn? Looking for Competition? Join us!

Tue May 18 Seniors Bridge Golden Age Society 07:00 PM Yukon Bridge players come join us for competition or fun or both https://yukon-seniors-and-elders.org/index. php/ga-home Tue May 18 Seniors Line Dancing Golden Age Society 02:00 PM Seniors Line Dancing! Join us every Tuesday for beginners, and every Wednesday for intermediate line dancing fun. https://yukonseniors-and-elders.org/index.php/ga-home Tue May 18 Seniors quilting, needle work, and crafts Golden Age Society 01:00 PM https://yukon-seniors-and-elders. org/index.php/ga-home

KIDS & FAMILIES Weekdays Learning Together Elijah Smith Elementary School Morning sessions 9-11:30 am, Afternoon sessions 1-2:30 pm, indoor fun, snacks, crafts and play-based activities.

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

Mondays & Fridays Preschool Dropin Gymnastics 10:00 AM Polarettes Gymnastic Club Silly songs and preschool free play, call 668-4794 for more information Tuesdays Parent Child Mother Goose 10:30 AM The Guild Hall Learn the power of songs, rhymes and stories as a positive parenting tool call 322-5990 for more information Tuesdays Power UP! Winter Term 3:30 PM Yukonstruct Innovation Hub Power Up! is a program for Grade 8-12 girls to explore skilled trades sessions during 8 weeks of after school workshops. Register online.

Tuesdays Free Super Smash Bros. 5:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe All skill levels welcome! Please bring your own controller, and if you have a Nintendo Switch and/or Gamecube controller adapter please bring them so that we can have multiple setups.

Wednesdays Warhammer Wednesdays Age of Sigmar 5:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Every Wednesday Mondays-Saturdays Family Literacy Centre Drop-In 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM As a part of keeping safe through the pandemic, the FLC capacity number is lower than usual. Cleaning will take place 11:30-1pm. Thursdays special hours will be 12:00 PM-3:00 PM To help give everyone a chance to visit, we thank you in advance for limiting your stay to 1 hr. Everyone welcome, no registration required.

Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays Landbased Afterschool Programming Ages 10-14 3:15 PM McIntyre Field Call 3348718 or email courtney.terriah@kdfn.net to register or more info.

Thursdays Kill Team Thursdays 5:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe 668-5750 Units can be drawn from both the core book, elite book, Kill team annual and white dwarf.

Saturdays Family Drop In 2:45 PM Polarettes Gymnastic Club Best suited for athletes 12 and under, but all ages are welcome. Must be accompanied by an adult. call 668-4794 for more info.

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

Fridays Girls Club 7:30 PM Bethany Church Call 668-4877 for more information.

Fridays Standard Format - Magic: The Gathering 6:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Legal sets = Ixalan, Rivals of Ixalan, Dominaria, Core Set 2019, Guilds of Ravnica, Ravnica Allegiance.Banned Cards = Rampaging Ferocidon

ONLINE EVENTS Wed May 12 Live And Online Kundalini Yoga 8:00 AM Online Kriya, mudra, and mantra awaken your body and focus the mind. We will follow one sequence until you are and able to find yourself in the flow, before moving on. Unfold to your own nature: do what feels good, soak in the good vibes, and watch this beautiful practice transform you. Kundalini has a powerful effect on the endocrine system, improving lymph drainage, hormonal balance, and mood.

Wed May 12 Yoga wake up flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https:// www.rootedtreemassage.com/book-online Thurs May 13 Live And Online Kundalini Yoga 8:00 AM Online Kriya, mudra, and mantra awaken your body and focus the mind. We will follow one sequence until you are and able to find yourself in the flow, before moving on. Unfold to your own nature: do what feels good, soak in the good vibes, and watch this beautiful practice transform you. Kundalini has a powerful effect on the endocrine system, improving lymph drainage, hormonal balance, and mood.

Thurs May 13 Money Matters Financial Management Tools 2:00 PM Online Digital tools that can ease your money management; learn about some of the most common, and their pros and cons. Register online or email jenna@nakaitheatre.com. http://nakaitheatre.com/computers Fri May 14 Yoga wake up flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https:// www.rootedtreemassage.com/book-online Fri May 14 AA Yukon Unity Group 1:30 PM Online For Zoom Room address Contact 334-7693 Sat May 15 AA Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM Online For Zoom Room address call 334-7693 Sun May 16 AA Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM Online For Zoom Room address call 334-7693 Mon May 17 Yoga wake up flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https:// www.rootedtreemassage.com/book-online Tues May 18 Live And Online Kundalini Yoga 8:00 AM Online Kriya, mudra, and mantra awaken your body and focus the mind. We will follow one sequence until you are and able to find yourself in the flow, before moving on. Unfold to your own nature: do what feels good, soak in the good vibes, and watch this beautiful practice transform you. Kundalini has a powerful effect on the endocrine system, improving lymph drainage, hormonal balance, and mood.

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6-7pm PERFORMANCE & INSPIRATION Facilitated by Zoey Pricelys Roy - Digital

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5-6pm THEATRE BASICS - ACTING Facilitated by Colin Wolf - Old Fire Hall

Thursday May 13

2-5pm MONEY MATTERS: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TOOLS Facilitated by Nakai Theatre - Digital 5-6pm INTRO TO SPOKEN WORD Facilitated by Zoey Pricelys Roy - Digital 6:30pm INTRO TO BEADING Facilitated by Justine Woods - Digital

Friday May 14

5-6pm THEATRE BASICS - VOICE & MOVEMENT Facilitated by Meredith Pritchard - Old Fire Hall

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1-4pm SPOKEN WORD RETREAT Facilitated by Zoey Pricelys Roy - Digital 5-6pm INTRO TO SALVE MAKING Facilitated by Jules Bee - Digital 6:30-7:30pm DECOLONIZING SEXUALITY Facilitated by Rainbow Glitz - Digital

Sunday May 16

11am-12pm AUDITION WORKSHOP Facilitated by Colin Wolf - Old Fire Hall

12-3pm INTRO TO PRODUCING THEATRE Facilitated by Elena Belyea - Digital 3:30-6:30pm RIVERSTORIES: MIXEDINDIGENOUS DRAMATURGIES & CREATION Facilitated by Katey Wattam & Philip Geller

Tuesday May 18

6-7pm AUDITION WORKSHOP Facilitated by Meredith Pritchard - Old Fire Hall

Wednesday May 19

5-6pm THEATRE BASICS - GRANT WRITING Facilitated by Colin Wolf - Digital

Thursday May 20

2-5pm A TOUR THROUGH QUICKBOOKS Facilitated by Nakai Theatre - Digital 5-6:30pm THEATRE BASICS - HANGING WITH MARTY (LIGHTING & SOUND BASICS) Facilitated by Martin Nishikawa - Old Fire Hall

Saturday May 22

1-2pm INTRODUCTION TO POW WOW & COASTAL DANCE Facilitated by Raven Grenier - Digital

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A CHEESY BUSINESS PLAN

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Amber Church

Amber Church is generally enthusiastic about everything but she spends most of her time creating in an art studio and chasing a child and dog through the wilderness.

Craft from your own kitchen When Jill Johnstone left her University of Saskatchewan faculty position to head to the Yukon three years ago, she wanted to find a way to stay engaged in science. The semiretired biology professor chose to turn to cheesemaking for her scientific outlet.

“I do really like eating cheese,” she says. “That’s a pretty important prerequisite to start making your own cheese.”

When COVID hit, Johnstone was looking for more ways to stay engaged with the community. She came up with the idea of sharing her expertise with other Yukoners by teaching an online course.

She piloted programming with a group of friends in the fall of 2020 in order to sort out the inevitable glitches that arise from a new project.

Then she partnered up with Chef Cat McInroy at the Well Bread Culinary Centre to expand the course’s scope. Johnstone would cover creating a range of cheeses and McInroy would share with the students a series of

PHOTO: Amber Church

An online cheese-making class in session

Jill Johnstone teaching cheese-making through Zoom

PHOTO: Amber Church

cooking tips for making use of their creations.

The result is a 12-week program that runs every second week. The program is designed to make learning cumulative, building through six different modules that move towards increasingly more complex processes.

Johnstone says the classes start with butter and crème fraiche, building in difficulty in such a way that students can hone skills and confidence over time, in the company of someone who can help cont’d on page 9 ...

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A recently stirred pot of cheese curds, ready to be pressed into a cheese

them troubleshoot.

“By the time they’re done they can make fresh cheese at home.”

A broad spectrum of cheeses are covered in the program, including cream cheese, feta, chevre, mozzarella, halloumi and a number of firm cheeses that are heat-treated or salted to get certain textures.

Throughout the program Johnstone also shares her love of the science that allows cheesemaking to happen.

“I try to get people to learn about the underlying scientific processes,” she says. “The role of heat and acidity, the microbial cultures, and how these factors impact how a cheese tastes or melts.”

Johnstone began her most

PHOTO: Jill Johnstone

A homemade round of camembert

recent offering of the course in late January.

She says it’s worked well to have people work in their own kitchens. Not only does this mean classes aren’t contingent on current COVID restrictions, people can get comfortable with their own tools and appliances.

Due to the course’s length, and Yukoners’ tendencies to make use of every shred of summer sun, the next installment of the program probably won’t run until the fall. Johnstone is already keeping a list, however, of those who would like to take part next time around. If you’re interested in exploring your inner cheesemaker you can email jfj.npel@ gmail.com to be added to the list for upcoming course offerings. n

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the Marwell industrial area. She invited Huang-Power to join the collective of food makers there.

By summer, Huang-Power was dumpling-testing at the factory.

In December, when bootcamp was done, she was ready for the Christmas markets. Oland predicted that she was going to be “crazy busy” and she was right.

So after an “insane” Christmas market experience and wildly successful online sales, where does Huang-Power go from here?

Her plan to scale up includes supplying establishments such as grocery stores. Her dumplings are already on the menu at Woodcutter’s Blanket.

However, producing enough dumplings by hand is “physically impossible” so she’s ordered commercial equipment, including a crimper from China.

Huang-Power already bottles a dumpling sauce, and plans to make more sauces for stir fries and salads. She’s experimenting with new dumpling fillings, as well as gluten-free options, and imagines collaborations with the other makers at the factory space, which officially opened as Yukon Provisions on March 13.

And, in addition to Lucky Rabbit Boba (bubble tea), she has other schemes afoot.

The enthusiastic response from her Yukon customers has buoyed her entrepreneurial spirit. During a global pandemic that has heightened racism towards Asians, she’s found folks here to be supportive of both her and her cultural heritage.

“I’m really grateful,” she says.

“Whitehorse and the Yukon have been amazing and I’m so thankful for all the support. It’s been really heartwarming and really emotional. People are really supportive and they want something different. They’re really open to trying things they haven’t tried before and they’re really open to accepting my culture through food and I think it’s such a beautiful thing. I’ve been so lucky.”

Anne’s Dumplings can be preordered from her website: annesdumplings.square.site. You can also check out her Instagram (annes_dumplings) and Facebook (@AnnesDumplingsYukon). n

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“ Travels With a Sketchbook” A new exhibit by Virginia Wilson Runs until May 29, 2021

Old Fashioned Candy I used to eat smarties with Stevie I used to eat jelly beans with Adeline I used to eat jawbreakers with Ernest I used to eat candy necklaces with Doris I used to eat tootsie rolls with Glenna I used to eat hard candy with David I used to eat licorice candy with Dianne I used to eat candy canes with Hugh I used to eat dubble bubble with Mary I used to eat chew checklist with Bruce I used to eat life saves with Alice

I used to eat candy drops with Wilfred I used to eat candy corn with Sally I used to eat caramels with Paul I used to eat chocolate stars with Gladys I used to eat smarties with Roger I used to eat jelly tots with Norma I used to eat burton peanuts with Howard I used to eat big cherry with agnes I used to eat Mints with Marvin I used to eat conversation hearts with Lorraine And we all made sugar candy

Allan Benjamin is a poet, a cartoonist, a fiddle player and a snowshoe racer from Old Crow, Yukon. Allan is a Vuntut Gwich‛in artist who provides cartoons and poems to What‛s Up Yukon. He introduces us to two sets of characters who represent Allan‛s family and traditional Gwich‛in life growing up in Old Crow.

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The alignment of your vehicle’s wheels can affect the way it handles. Your car may drive fine, but when you look at your tires, you may notice that they are wearing. Your steering wheel could also feel not centred.

Our team of professionals can align your wheels by placing your vehicle on a wheel alignment machine. This machine uses laser guided measurements to allow our mechanic to set and adjust the suspension components back to the factory specifications. You can prevent the impact of wear and tear on your tires, reduce pulling and feel confident in a safer drive.

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Sydney Keddy

Sydney [Oland] Keddy is a recipe developer who lives in Whitehorse. Her work can be found in The Boston Globe, Seriouseats.com as well as in other publications.

BROCCOLI PANCAKES WITH GARLIC, OREGANO AND CHILI FLAKES

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egetable pancakes are a perfect side dish for grilled meat and fish, and can make a nice change from a tray of roasted veg or salad. You could dress these up with a poached egg, or a couple slices of smoked

salmon for a veggie-heavy brunch. Makes 6 pancakes.

INGREDIENTS ❑ Large drizzle of olive oil ❑ 1 broccoli crown, finely chopped ❑ 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced ❑ 1 tsp dried oregano PHOTOS: Sydney Keddy

❑ 2 eggs, beaten ❑ 2 tbsp greek yogurt ❑ 2 tbsp flour Broccoli crown

Chopped broccoli cont’d on page 13 ...

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Broccoli pancakes with garlic, oregano and chili flakes ... cont’d METHOD

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Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is shimmering, add chopped broccoli, garlic and oregano. Cook until broccoli is soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat while you make the pancake batter.

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Whisk together eggs, greek yogurt and flour until smooth. Add cooked broccoli and toss until broccoli is fully coated. Return pan to heat and add another drizzle of olive oil. When the oil is shimmering add the batter by the ¼ cup, cook for 2 minutes and flip. Cook until both sides are brown then repeat with remaining batter. Serve with more greek yogurt and a sprinkle of chili flakes.

Sliced garlic

Toasting a pancake

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Email: events@whatsupyukon.com ATLIN Mondays Walking at the Rec Centre 11:00 AM Atlin Rec Centre Wednesdays Ladies’ Lunch 12:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre Wednesdays Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre Fridays and Saturdays Atlin Community Library 2:00 PM Sundays St. Martins Anglican Church Service 11:00 AM St. Martin’s Anglican Church Sundays Atlin Christian Centre 10:30 AM Atlin Christian Centre Fridays Thrift Shop 2:00 PM St. Martin’s Anglican Church

CARCROSS Sundays St. Saviours Church Services 2:00 pm St. Saviour Church 867-6683129

CARMACKS Wed May 12 & 19 Carmacks Walking Group 5:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Join us at the Rec Center for a fun community walking session! Sign-in and head off down the boardwalk with the group. Every week this walk will be lead by a Community Resource Tues May 18 Drop In Badminton 6:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre Free event. Sign-in is required upon arrival.

Covid protocols in place.

DAWSON CITY Tuesdays Music & Me: Baby & Toddler Parented Program 10:00 AM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture A parented singing and dance program for babies and toddlers. Registration must be done in advance, weekly, by emailing Jen.Suttis@cdcyukon.ca Sundays St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-9935381 Wed May 12 Intermediate Ballet with Jen Kehoe 7:30 PM Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Students will build on their knowledge each week throughout the 8-week session, improving muscle memory, strength and musicality. https:// kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/intermediateballet-w-jen-kehoe-2021-05-12/ Wed May 12 Beginner Ballet w/ Jen Kehoe 6:00 PM Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) This Beginner class is open to anyone looking to learn the basics of Ballet! Students will build on their knowledge each week throughout the 8-week session, improving muscle memory, strength and musicality. Class will begin with a warm-up, sequences at the barre and progress to center work to a mix of modern and classical music. https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/ beginner-ballet-w-jen-kehoe-2021-05-12/ Tues May 18 Hand-Building Pottery Drop-In 6:00 PM Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Space is limited to 6 participants, first come first served.

Very little instruction is offered, however first-timers are welcome to come try it out. Any youth under 15 must be accompanied/supervised by an adult.

Drop-In fees are $10 for KIAC members and $12 for non members. https://kiac.ca/ calendar-of-events/drop-in-hand-buildingpottery-9-2021-05-18/

FARO Wed May 12 Faro youth lounge 5:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Wed May 12 Bootcamp 5:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Wed May 12 Kids Organized Gym Games 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Wed May 12 Seniors Cards and Walks 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Thurs May 13 Latin Dance Classes 7:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Thurs May 13 Adult Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Thurs May 13 Kids floor hockey 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Thurs May 13 Faro Open Gym 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Thurs May 13 Seniors Yoga 1:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Thurs May 13 Parent and tot 10:00 AM Faro Recreation Centre Enjoy a fun hour together with community parents and tots.

Fri May 14 Board games and crafts 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Fri May 14 Adult Soccer 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Fri May 14 Indoor Kids Soccer Drills 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Fri May 14 Seniors Cards and Walks 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Sat May 15 Basketball Drop in 3:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Sat May 15 Faro Open Gym 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Sat May 15 Pickleball 8:00 AM Faro Recreation Centre Tues May 18 Kids volleyball training 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Tues May 18 Spanish Lessons 5:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Tues May 18 Scooter Hockey 5:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre For ages 6-10 years old Tues May 18 Seniors Yoga 1:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Tues May 18 Parent and tot 10:00 AM Faro Recreation Centre Enjoy a fun hour together with community parents and tots.

HAINES JUNCTION Wed May 12St Elias Tone and Stretch 12:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Please confirm classes will be taking place before attending as schedule is subject to change on a weekly basis Wed May 12 Get Fit With Nick 6:15 PM Bill Brewster Arena By donation Thurs May 13 St. Elias Seniors Society Indoor Walks 10:30 AM Bill Brewster Arena Enjoy friends and stay healthy

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Thurs May 13 St Elias Restorative Yoga 12:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Please confirm classes will be taking place before attending as schedule is subject to change on a weekly basis Thurs May 13 Get Fit With Nick 6:15 PM Bill Brewster Arena By donation Sat May 15 Jam Presents Paris Pick 7:00 PM St. Elias Convention Centre Come on out for some great live music!

A limited number of tickets will be available due to COVID restrictions, so email hainesjunctionjam@gmail. com to buy tickets before they are gone! https://www.facebook.com/ events/1339373386439678/ Mon May 17, St Elias Adult and Seniors Fitness 12:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Tues May 18, Get Fit With Nick 6:15 PM Bill Brewster Arena By donation Tues May 18, St. Elias Yoga 12:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Please confirm classes will be taking place before attending as schedule is subject to change on a weekly basis Tues May 18, St. Elias Seniors Society Bocce 2:00 PM St. Elias Convention Centre weather permitting; Free

MARSH LAKE Weekdays - DVD Yoga 11:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tuesdays North of 60 Seniors Coffee & Chat 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tuesdays Yoga with Richard 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Thursdays Shuffleboard and Games Night-Jackalope(licensed) & Gym 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Fridays Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 PM Mayo Community Hall and Recreation Centre Saturdays Knitting Circle 11:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Saturdays Happy Hour in the Jackalope 3:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Saturdays & Sundays Pickleball, Please drop in! 11:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed May 12 Rehab Fitness Workshop with Danny 3:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Thu May 13 Jackalope OPEN for drinks & snacks 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Fri May 14 Jackalope Clubroom OPEN for drinks & snacks 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat May 15 Rehab Fitness Workshop with Danny 1:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat May 15 Family play time/ open gym 3:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat May 15Jackalope OPEN for drinks & snacks 3:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed May 19 Rehab Fitness Workshop with Danny 3:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

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MAYO Mondays Video Yoga Classes 5:15 PM Mayo Curling Arena Yoga Videos are used for leading each class. Bring your own Yoga mat or borrow ours. Drop-ins are welcome. For more info call 996-2043 8979962043 Mondays Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Sundays St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)6677746 Sat May 15 Run for Mom 10 am Mayo Support breast cancer, watch the Mayo Community Facebook page for more details.

Sun May 16 Restricted PAL Course 8:30 AM YukonU Mayo Campus If you have completed your the non-restricted PAL course, you can register for the Restricted PAL Course by calling or emailing the Mayo YukonU Campus.

Sun May 16 Standard First Aid 8:30 AM YukonU Mayo Campus Comprehensive course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Call or email the Mayo YukonU campus to register

OLD CROW Sundays St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-9935381 Wednesdays Parent and Tots 4:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Call 9663015 for more info.

TAGISH Tuesdays Yoga 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Call 399-3407 or email recreation@tagishyukon.org for more info.

Tuesdays Get and Stay Fit Class 6:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Everyone welcome, for more info call 399-3671.

Wednesdays Tagish Youth Night 6:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Fun, games, snacks, for ages 10+, call 3993407 for more info.

Wednesdays Seniors Outreach Computer Tutor 1:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Call 399-3407 or email recreation@tagishyukon.org for more info.

Wednesdays Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre A great opportunity to get out of the house and catch up with other community members. A lunch program which will include such things as soup/stew/chili and homemade rolls/ bread plus some tasty treats! Covid-19 precautions apply.

Thursdays Tagish Carpet Bowling 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling,

Saturdays Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Library Call 399-3418 or email tglib@klondiker.com for more info.

Saturdays Youth Night 5:30 PM Tagish Community Centre Fun, games, snacks, for ages 10+, call 399-3407 for more info

TESLIN Mondays Teslin Adult Fitness 5:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Mondays DIY Life Hacks 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Tuesdays Kids in the Kitchen 3:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Tuesdays Yoga in the Mezzanine 5:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Mats provided just bring your zen.

Tuesdays Badminton 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Tuesdays Teslin Dance Group Practice 7:00 PM Teslin Healing Centre, For more info contact Melaina at 867.390.2532 ext.

333 or Melaina.sheldon@ttc-teslin.com Wednesdays Teslin PickleBall 12:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Wednesdays Seniors Social 1:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Wednesdays & Mondays Adult Fitness 5:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Wednesdays Community Art Program 6:30 PM Teslin Rec Center 390-2530 Thursdays Kids Club 3:30 PM Tesline Rec Centre Thursdays Boys Club 5:30 PM Tesline Rec Centre Fridays Teslin Youth Club 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Center For grades 10-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks!

Saturdays Movie Night 7:00 pm Teslin Rec Center

WATSON LAKE Wednesdays Sewing 1:00 PM Watson Lake Family Centre Thursdays Parent-Child Mother Goose 10:30 AM Watson Lake Family Centre You and your little one will learn new songs and rhymes, revisit old favourites.

Ages newborn - 1 year are welcome and a light snack is provided!

Sundays St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Thurs May 13 Watson Lake Creative Playgroup Society AGM 5:30 PM Watson Lake Family Centre Open to all volunteers, partners, participants and members of the community. Hear about our program and get involved.

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HIGHLIGHTS Klondike Institute of Art and Culture Dawson City, YT

15-305 Main Street, Whitehorse (867) 667.4080 artsunderground.ca

May 11 MAKE YOUR OWN VERTICAL HERB PLANTER 5:30 - 9:30pm ………………………..

LASER CUTTING FOR BEGINNERS 6 - 8:30pm ………………………..

May 13 EXPERIENCE VIRTUAL REALITY 5:30 - 7 pm ………………………..

May 17 WELDING 101 5 - 9pm ………………………..

May 18 NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION 5 - 6pm ………………………..

BEGINNER SEWING: UTILITY APRONS 6 - 9pm ………………………..

WOODSHOP ORIENTATION 6:30 - 8:30pm ………………………..

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May – July Dan Starling Programming in conjunction with Print & Publishing Festival

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Exhibitions May 7 - 29

Zoë Armstrong This Is How I Listen: The Art of Dyslexia Quilters of Whitehorse & Haines As You See It

Diamond is an 8 year old, female, Small Mixed Breed dog. Diamond is a special little dog who becomes attached quickly to a caretaker. She has been very good with all of the staff at the shelter but in trial adoption phases has become protective of one family member so we prefer to find a home with one or 2 adults in the home. Diamond has a history of nipping but we feel this can be overcome in a home where she has assertive humans who will guide and work on her training. She’s willing to please and is just a lovely companion dog. She reacts well to commands and does well on a leash. We are working with her daily and she is responding very well to training. If you have the time and the willingness to continue with training, Diamond will make an excellent companion dog. We are looking for a home with adults only for her. We are also committing to working with a new adopter in ongoing training and support. This sweet girl just needs to find someone willing to give her the time and positive reinforcement needed to make her feel secure and loved.

If you are interested in adopting Diamond, please fill out an online application at https://humanesocietyyukon.ca/adoptions/dog/diamond If you already have a pre-approved application with us within the last year, call 633-6019 to put your application towards her.

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August – September Sangmin Lee - How to Fix a Broken Home Programming in conjunction with Yukon Riverside Arts Festival

Jeudi 20 mai

September 23 – October 28 Kimberly Edgar | New Work

9 h à 12 h En ligne

November 12 – December 16 Ursula Handleigh & Anna Heywood-Jones Gathering | Tethering

Shelter Hours: Tuesdays - Fridays 12pm-6pm Saturdays - 10am-6pm

Workshops

126 Tlingit St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6J2 | Tel: 867 633 6019

Tel: (867) 993-5005 Email: kiac@kiac.ca Website: www.kiac.ca

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May 13 & 27

Kids & Parents: Pottery Handbuilding Fairy Houses with Lisa Moore

May 20

Paperback Bookbinding with Mary Hudgin May 13 WORKSHOP: FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR WOMEN 6:30 - 8pm ………………………..

Weekly WELCOME WEDNESDAY NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION 11am ………………………..

Open Hours: Mon-Fri 9m-5pm Please see Yukonstruct.com for more info!

2021 Exhibition Schedule

Jun 14 - 18

Kids Art Camp (Ages 8-14) with Marlene Collins

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NorthLight Innovation Building 2180 2nd Ave

AVAILABLE LIGHT CINEMA may 17, 2021

WONDER WOMAN 1984 5:45pm | Yukon Arts Centre

Seats are limited and must be reserved in advance through yukontickets.com

Visit yukonfilmsociety.com for more information

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Yukon Animal Rescue Network

Youth Drop-In Centre

Recreational program for teen-years youth When: Tuesday to Friday 3pm to 9 pm & Sat 1-9 pm Ages: 12-18 years old For more info: See Facebook page for schedule & activities, or email Oliver: obulpitt@ bcgyukon.com

AllStars After School Program:

An affordable, quality after school program When: Monday to Friday 3-5:00 pm following the school calendar.

Ages: Ages 6-11 years old Cost: Tuition fees as follows: $295 for full months allstars@bgcyukon.com for inquiries Location: Downtown/Takhini Elementary

Learning Tree Early Years Centre

An affordable, quality, licensed childcare program When: Monday to Friday 8:15am-5:15pm Ages: 18 months - 6 years of age Cost: Tuition fees as follows: Toddler: $860/month, Preschool: $850/month Kindercare: $550/month Emily Howard at 393-2824 ext 206 or eypd@bgcyukon.com Location: Riverdale

Got Puppies…?

Did you know that If you surrender all the pups to YARN, we’ll raise the pups, pay for all their care and veterinary costs, find them homes using a responsible adoption process – and spay your mama dog for free and give her back.

We are trying to reduce the future over’PUP’ulation in the North, by adopting to family’s that will spay & neuter. Each female dog that is not spayed could produce up to 67,000 descendants in her lifetime.

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YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM Support for Yukon youth (12-18 years old)who want to work for themselves.

We will help you get your own small business or community service project off the ground, helping you with startup costs, making a budget, marketing and more to make your project a success!

For an application or more information: W: yukonliteracy.com P: (867) 334-5635 E: erin.mcarthur@yukonliteracy.com

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ACTIVE AND WELLNESS COMMUNITY EVENTS EVENTS ENTER YOUR EVENTS ON-LINE It’s ACTIVE LISTINGS Wed May 12 No-Gi Jiu Jitsu Submission Wrestling Elite Martial Arts Academy 6:00 PM This class is very similar to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, only the students typically practice in shorts and a rash guard t-shirt, rather than a Gi. There is also typically a little more wrestling and leg locks due to the rules in tournaments being less restrictive. https://eliteyukon.com/ Wed May 12 Muay Thai Kickboxing Elite Martial Arts Academy 7:45 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions. This is due to its use of all available weapons. Fists, elbows, knees and shins are all used to attack your opponent. Clinch work is also another defining element of this exciting fighting style https://eliteyukon.com/ Wed May 12 Klondike kickboxing with LeeAnne Better Bodies 5:30 PM An intense class using a variety of Muay Thai and MMA style training techniques. This non contact class uses gloves, pads and bags for an awesome sweat and workout! Leeanne will make you work! https://www.betterbodieswhitehorse.ca/ schedule Wed May 12 Indoor Cycle Habit Health And Wellness 5:30 PM A fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling class that combines rhythm and classic cycling techniques. Register online. https://www.mindbodyonline.com/explore/ locations/habit-health-and-wellness Wed May 12 Indoor Cycle Habit Health And Wellness 6:30 AM A fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling class that combines rhythm and classic cycling techniques. Register online. https://www.mindbodyonline.com/explore/ locations/habit-health-and-wellness Thurs May 13 Youth classes self defense Jiu Jitsu Elite Martial Arts Academy 7:15 PM TUE/ THU CLASSES: 4:30 - 5:30 PM, 4 - 7 years, 6:00 - 7:00 PM, 8+ years, 7:15 - 8:15 PM, open ages and Fridays at 5:30 for 5 - 12 years.

A typical class starts with a warm up game, stretching, technique/ drilling, then ends with more fun games! Youth classes are focused on self defense Jiu Jitsu https://eliteyukon.com/ Thurs May 13 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Elite Martial Arts Academy 8:30 PM Often referred to as the game of human chess, BJJ is a grappling based art that utilizes takedowns, sweeps, joint locks and strangle holds to subdue your opponent or attacker. BJJ emphasizes a lot of drilling and live sparring also know as “rolling”. https:// eliteyukon.com/ Thurs May 13 Spinning workout Better Bodies 5:00 PM This workout is slow, steady with an emphasis on hard resistance work. The work is hill specific with the goal of building power!

Free. It’s Fast. It’s Easy. or email them to: events@whatsupyukon.com

Thurs May 13 Coast Mountain Sports Trail Run Athletics Yukon 6:15 PM Come join us and explore the trails around Whitehorse in a fun, safe, non-competitive environment. Venue changes from week to week so check in often to see where this weeks run is. No earbuds.

Follow flags and stay on trails. Advised to carry cell phone with Race Organizer’s phone number (Usually Nancy: 333-0983) Carrying bear spray and whistle may be appropriate Thurs May 13 Zumba Gold (Pre-registered Drop-in) Elks Lodge 306 12:00 PM Zumba Gold® is a series of fitness programs specifically designed to take the exciting Latin and international dance rhythms created in the original ZUMBA Program and bring them to the active older adult, the beginner participant, and other special populations that may need modifications for success. Join certified Zumba Gold instructor, Rosana Paredes, for a fun and energetic afternoon of dance as exercise! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/zumba-goldregistered-drop-in-tickets-140118918457 Fri May 14 Youth classes self defense Jiu Jitsu Elite Martial Arts Academy 5:30 PM TUE/ THU CLASSES: 4:30 - 5:30 PM, 4 - 7 years, 6:00 - 7:00 PM, 8+ years, 7:15 - 8:15 PM, open ages and Fridays at 5:30 for 5 - 12 years.

A typical class starts with a warm up game, stretching, technique/ drilling, then ends with more fun games! Youth classes are focused on self defense Jiu Jitsu https://eliteyukon.com/ Fri May 14 Muay Thai Kickboxing Elite Martial Arts Academy 8:15 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.

This is due to its use of all available weapons.

Fists, elbows, knees and shins are all used to attack your opponent. Clinch work is also another defining element of this exciting fighting style https://eliteyukon.com/ Fri May 14 Muay Thai Kickboxing Elite Martial Arts Academy 6:45 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.

This is due to its use of all available weapons.

Fists, elbows, knees and shins are all used to attack your opponent. Clinch work is also another defining element of this exciting fighting style https://eliteyukon.com/ Fri May 14 Indoor Cycle Habit Health And Wellness 6:30 AM A fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling class that combines rhythm and classic cycling techniques. Register online. https://www.mindbodyonline.com/explore/ locations/habit-health-and-wellness

Sat May 15 Klondike kickboxing with LeeAnne Better Bodies 12:00 PM An intense class using a variety of Muay Thai and MMA style training techniques. This non contact class uses gloves, pads and bags for an awesome sweat and workout! Leeanne will make you work! https://www.betterbodieswhitehorse.ca/ schedule Sat May 15 Indoor Cycle Habit Health And Wellness 8:30 AM A fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling class that combines rhythm and classic cycling techniques. Register online. https://www.mindbodyonline.com/explore/ locations/habit-health-and-wellness Sun May 16 Indoor Cycle Habit Health And Wellness 10:00 AM A fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling class that combines rhythm and classic cycling techniques. Register online. https://www.mindbodyonline.com/explore/ locations/habit-health-and-wellness Mon May 17 No-Gi Jiu Jitsu Submission Wrestling Elite Martial Arts Academy 7:30 PM This class is very similar to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, only the students typically practice in shorts and a rash guard t-shirt, rather than a Gi. There is also typically a little more wrestling and leg locks due to the rules in tournaments being less restrictive. https://eliteyukon.com/’ Mon May 17 Muay Thai Kickboxing Elite Martial Arts Academy 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. This is due to its use of all available weapons. Fists, elbows, knees and shins are all used to attack your opponent. Clinch work is also another defining element of this exciting fighting style https://eliteyukon.com/ Mon May 17 Klondike kickboxing with LeeAnne Better Bodies 5:30 PM An intense class using a variety of Muay Thai and MMA style training techniques. This non contact class uses gloves, pads and bags for an awesome sweat and workout! Leeanne will make you work! https://www.betterbodieswhitehorse.ca/ schedule Mon May 17 Indoor Cycle Habit Health And Wellness 7:00 AM A fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling class that combines rhythm and classic cycling techniques. Register online. https://www.mindbodyonline.com/explore/ locations/habit-health-and-wellness Tues May 18 Youth classes self defense Jiu Jitsu Elite Martial Arts Academy 7:15 PM TUE/ THU CLASSES: 4:30 - 5:30 PM, 4 - 7 years, 6:00 - 7:00 PM, 8+ years, 7:15 - 8:15 PM,

Anticipatory Call for Proposals, REACHING HOME FUNDING The Government of Canada plans to provide extra funding to the Yukon through Reaching Home, an initiative aimed at preventing and reducing homelessness across Canada from 2021 to 2022.

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Not-for-profit organizations Indigenous organizations and governments Public health and educational institutions For-profit organizations (please contact us for more information) Municipalities Territorial governments and their entities

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A typical class starts with a warm up game, stretching, technique/ drilling, then ends with more fun games! Youth classes are focused on self defense Jiu Jitsu https://eliteyukon.com/ Tues May 18 Youth classes self defense Jiu Jitsu Elite Martial Arts Academy 6:00 PM TUE/ THU CLASSES: 4:30 - 5:30 PM, 4 - 7 years, 6:00 - 7:00 PM, 8+ years, 7:15 - 8:15 PM, open ages and Fridays at 5:30 for 5 - 12 years.

A typical class starts with a warm up game, stretching, technique/ drilling, then ends with more fun games! Youth classes are focused on self defense Jiu Jitsu https://eliteyukon.com/ Tues May 18 Youth classes self defense Jiu Jitsu Elite Martial Arts Academy 4:30 PM TUE/ THU CLASSES: 4:30 - 5:30 PM, 4 - 7 years, 6:00 - 7:00 PM, 8+ years, 7:15 - 8:15 PM, open ages and Fridays at 5:30 for 5 - 12 years.

A typical class starts with a warm up game, stretching, technique/ drilling, then ends with more fun games! Youth classes are focused on self defense Jiu Jitsu https://eliteyukon.com/ Tues May 18 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Elite Martial Arts Academy 8:30 PM Often referred to as the game of human chess, BJJ is a grappling based art that utilizes takedowns, sweeps, joint locks and strangle holds to subdue your opponent or attacker. BJJ emphasizes a lot of drilling and live sparring also know as “rolling”. https:// eliteyukon.com/ Tues May 18 Spinning workout Better Bodies 5:00 PM This workout is slow, steady with an emphasis on hard resistance work. The work is hill specific with the goal of building power!

Tues May 18 Sports Experts 5km Fun Run Walk FH Collins High School 6:15 PM Free for Athletics Yukon members; $5 non-members Run or walk a 2.5 or 5 Km course on the Millennium Trail. Meet at FH Collins Track.

Tues May 18 Indoor Cycle Habit Health And Wellness 5:30 PM A fun, inclusive, 50 minute indoor cycling class that combines rhythm and classic cycling techniques. Register online. https://www.mindbodyonline.com/explore/ locations/habit-health-and-wellness

WELLNESS LISTINGS Elder and Counsellor available Emotional and Spiritual support, free to Indigenous women, girls, 2 spirited in Yukon, Northern BC: Phone, video appointments or in person. Call Toll Free 866 667 6162 or visit www.yawc.ca for info.

Tuesdays & Saturdays Counselling Drop-In and Short Term Counselling Service 11:00 AM Canadian Mental Health Association, Yukon Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Tuesday 11am - 4pm and Saturday from 11am 3pm. Call 668-6429 for more info.

Wed May 12 Live And Online Kundalini Yoga 8:00 AM Online Kriya, mudra, and mantra awaken your body and focus the mind. We will follow one sequence until you are and able to find yourself in the flow, before moving on. Unfold to your own nature: do what feels good, soak in the good vibes, and watch this beautiful practice transform you. Kundalini has a powerful effect on the endocrine system, improving lymph drainage, hormonal balance, and mood.

Wed May 12 Yoga wake up flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https://www.rootedtreemassage. com/book-online Wed May 12 Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 7:30 PM Overeaters Anonymous For more information contact oayukon@gmail.com for more information Wed May 12 Seniors Tai Chi 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Peaceful movement for positive chi www.yukon-seniors-and-elders.org Wed May 12 Alcoholics Anonymous NO Puffin (CM, NS) 8:00 PM Hellaby Hall Are you finding you need help with your relationship to alcohol? Join our non smoking support group.

Wed May 12 AA The Joy Of Living Group (OM, NS) 12:00 PM Captain Martin House – 305 Wood Street Join us at 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Thurs May 13 Live And Online Kundalini Yoga 8:00 AM Online Kriya, mudra, and mantra awaken your body and focus the mind. We will follow one sequence until you are and able to find yourself in the flow, before moving on. Unfold to your own nature: do what feels good, soak in the good vibes, and watch this beautiful practice transform you. Kundalini has a powerful effect on the endocrine system, improving lymph drainage, hormonal balance, and mood.

Thurs May 13 Yin Yoga (Pre-registered Dropin) 10:30 AM Elks Lodge 306 Join certified yoga instructor, Beverley Avano, in a pre-registered drop-in class of Yin Yoga held in downtown Whitehorse. Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga which involves holding poses for longer periods of time. It’s appropriate for everyone, but is especially suited for older adults as it targets the fascia, ligaments, tendons, joints and even the bones in the body. These are great classes for every skill level (no experience necessary!), and they are appropriate for every body and every person. https://www.eventbrite. com/e/yin-yoga-drop-in-tickets-149752673277

Thurs May 13Sally and Sisters Hot Lunch 11:00 AM Whitehorse United Church Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children Thurs May 13 Mantra and Relaxation 4:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary This class is about developing awareness of your inner Light through the practices of chanting mantra and deepening relaxation.

Thurs May 13 Seniors Tai Chi 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Peaceful movement for positive chi www.yukon-seniors-and-elders.org Thurs May 13AA Polar Group (O/M) 7:30 PM Hellaby Hall Join our support group at Hellaby Hall – 4th and Elliott St. Or for our zoom room address email aapolargroup@gmail.com Thurs May 13 AA The Joy Of Living Group (OM, NS) 12:00 PM Captain Martin House – 305 Wood Street Join us at 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Fri May 14 Mothering Your Baby 10:30 AM Partners for Children A gathering for mothers with their babies aged 0-1yr old, sharing, connection, information and fun! Register online. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/motheringyour-baby-tickets-151555700179?aff=ebdssbde stsearch&keep_tld=1 Fri May 14 Yoga wake up flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https://www.rootedtreemassage. com/book-online Fri May 14 AA Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Hellaby Hall Looking for support with your relationship with alcohol? Join the AA Whitehorse Group.

Fri May 14 AA Yukon Unity Group 1:30 PM Online For Zoom Room address Contact 3347693 Fri May 14 AA The Joy Of Living Group (OM, NS) 12:00 PM Captain Martin House – 305 Wood Street Join us at 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Sat May 15 AA Hospital Meeting 1:00 PM Hellaby Hall Join us at Hellaby Hall – 4th & Elliott Street Sat May 15 AA Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM Online For Zoom Room address call 334-7693 Sat May 15 CPR level C with AED and naloxone use 12:00 PM Tundra Medical Resources Heartsaver CPR AED Level C is designed for people who want to learn how to help an adult, child or infant having a cardiac or choking emergency. You will learn how to recognize cardiac arrest, get emergency care on its way quickly and provide help until someone with more advanced training arrives to take over. No previous experience required.

Register in person, online or by phone/email. https://tundramed.square.site/product/cpr-levelc-with-aed/279?cs=true&cst=custom Sun May 16 AA Hospital Meeting 1:00 PM Hellaby Hall Join us at Hellaby Hall – 4th & Elliott Street Sun May 16 AA Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM Online For Zoom Room address call 334-7693 Mon May 17 Yoga wake up flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https://www.rootedtreemassage. com/book-online Mon May 17 Sally and Sisters Hot Lunch 11:00 AM Whitehorse United Church Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children Mon May 17 Seniors Tai Chi 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Peaceful movement for positive chi www.yukon-seniors-and-elders.org Mon May 17 AA New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Hellaby Hall Join us at Hellaby Hall – 4th; Elliott Street Mon May 17 AA The Joy Of Living Group (OM, NS) 12:00 PM Captain Martin House – 305 Wood Street Join us at 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Tues May 18 Live And Online Kundalini Yoga 8:00 AM Online Kriya, mudra, and mantra awaken your body and focus the mind. We will follow one sequence until you are and able to find yourself in the flow, before moving on. Unfold to your own nature: do what feels good, soak in the good vibes, and watch this beautiful practice transform you. Kundalini has a powerful effect on the endocrine system, improving lymph drainage, hormonal balance, and mood.

Tues May 18 Yin Yoga (Pre-registered Dropin) 10:30 AM Elks Lodge 306 Join certified yoga instructor, Beverley Avano, in a pre-registered drop-in class of Yin Yoga held in downtown Whitehorse. Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga which involves holding poses for longer periods of time. It’s appropriate for everyone, but is especially suited for older adults as it targets the fascia, ligaments, tendons, joints and even the bones in the body. These are great classes for every skill level (no experience necessary!), and they are appropriate for every body and every person. https://www.eventbrite. com/e/yin-yoga-drop-in-tickets-149752673277 Tues May 18 AA Ugly Duckling Group (C/M, NS) 8:00 PM Hellaby Hall New members always welcome, this is a non smoking group.

Tues May 18 AA The Joy Of Living Group (OM, NS) 12:00 PM Captain Martin House – 305 Wood Street Join us at 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance

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Mountains rise in the distance at the Arctic Circle kiosk The Yukon spawns people who, like the territory itself, are larger than life. People who think nothing of travelling hundreds of kilometres by dog sled at -50 degrees C, navigating only by their wits and ability to use the stars to guide them. My wife and I are not those kinds of people.

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I inherited this wanderlust honestly. As a child, my father took me to where the pavement ended on the Alaska highway. At the time, that was 16 kilometres north of Fort Saint John, British Columbia. I grew up 96 kilometres east of Dawson Creek where Mile 0 marked the beginning of the Alaska Highway. The highway was the stuff of myth and legend, spoken about with reverence and respect. We heard tales of those who had driven it. In the late 60s, we were in awe of those brave souls who challenged the Alaska Highway and survived. Much has

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As the Alaska Highway became more accessible and faded from myth and legend, we needed another road to capture our imagination and challenge us. The Dempster Highway, for me and many others, became the new Holy Grail. It enticed us with the promise of adventure, of unseen vistas. It dared us to test our mettle against it. The Dempster, as many refer to the highway, be-

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The terrain at the Northwest Territory Boundary marker came the new item on our bucket list.

Our first encounter with the Dempster was many years ago, on more of a whim than anything.

We set out on the Dempster with only one spare tire and no realistic plan. We had no survival gear, or food, or water. I’ll say that again—we plunged ahead without a realistic plan of any kind.

Don’t do that. It took us six hours to travel from Dawson City to the Arctic Circle. I thought it would have taken us no more than four hours. Silly me. That trip, we only had one flat tire and still remark

to this day how reasonable the flat repair was at Eagle Plains. They could have charged much more than they did and we would have gladly paid.

At the Arctic Circle kiosk, my wife and I debated whether to press on to The Northwest Territories, which, at the time, was still on our bucket list. Eventually we decided that the additional 45 minutes each way was not a prudent use of our time. We still had to navigate our way back down the Dempster to Dawson. We did, however, plan to return, drive to Inuvik, then fly to Tuktoyak-

tuk, and put our hand in the Arctic Ocean, to check that off our list. Ten years flew by, while we chased other adventures, without realizing the dream that still whispered to us. The Dempster was in our own backyard, after all, and needed to be explored.

Then a few years ago, as part of the Canada 150 celebrations, a road was built connecting Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk. It was a sign. n Pick up the next issue of What’s Up Yukon to read Part 2 of this tale!

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Yukoners At Work Sarah Zander, Mitchel Andre and Dakota Hinson Victoria Gold Corp is very proud to have hundreds of Yukoners at Work at the company’s owned and operated Eagle Gold Mine. Throughout the mine’s construction and now into its operation, approximately 50 per cent of the mine’s employees are Yukon residents.

Yukoner Sarah Zander has worked at the Eagle Gold Mine since last November as an Administrative Assistant for the Site Services Department. One of the duties within her role includes scheduling the site crew within the mine’s three-week on, three-week off employee rotation.

“I really enjoy the culture of teamwork and community here at the Eagle Gold Mine,” says Sarah. “Participating in a project with colleagues that share similar goals and values is very meaningful and my background in exploration and administration have helped make my role at the mine a perfect fit for me.”

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Born and raised in the Yukon, Mitchel Andre is a second year Carpenter’s Apprentice who like Sarah, has worked for Victoria at the mine since November 2020.

“I really like working with new people and developing new skills,” says Mitchel.

Mitchel Andre Haul Truck Operator Dakota Hinson is motivated by team work. He too is one of the Eagle Gold Mine’s employees who are Yukoners.

“Being that I’ve lived here my entire life, I love how beautiful the territory is, and the scenery and nature at site,” says Dakota. “I really like driving through sites as part of my job moving ore and observing the other equipment and my colleagues at work.”

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VICTORIA GOLD is the owner and operator of the Eagle Gold Mine northwest of the Village of Mayo, within the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun (FNNND).

The company employs over 500 workers and contractors; half of which are Yukoners At Work and many are FNNND citizens.

If you are a Yukoner with mining experience, Victoria Gold encourages you to become a Yukoner At Work. Visit the “Work For Us” page at vgcx.com/contact/work-for-us/ and send your resume to greatpeoplework@vgcx.com.