What's Up Yukon July 5, 2023

POSTCARDS

THE SWEET, SIMPLE PLEASURES OF SUMMER

You can usually overhear people complaining, even on the very first day of a heat wave, but I just try to enjoy it as much as possible because, as we all know, rainy, chilly days are sure to come again. Hazy warm spells aren’t long-lasting in the North; and for me, there’s no better reminder of the sweet and simple joys of life than a few days of intense heat and balmy breezes.

As the last snow melts on the mountains and the occasional whiff of fresh-cut grass and barbecued meat drifts by on the wind, it feels like summer has officially arrived. Like the distant (yet vivid) memory of the feeling of the last day of school, hot summer days fill me with lightness, excitement and joy. We get so busy this time of year and, as adults, we often don’t have the luxury of having the same extended periods of freedom that we enjoyed as kids, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t still make some time to reconnect with small things that make us feel happy and carefree.

Here are a few suggestions if you’re looking for ways to add some simple summery fun that’s easy and inexpensive and sure to bring some extra sweetness and light to these dog days of summer.

A Sweet Treat

Whether it’s a soft-serve ice cream for your drive home, or some fresh B.C. fruit from The

 Sweet, wild Yukon strawberries

Fruit Stand, spoil yourself a little with something sweet. Peaches, cherries, apricots and nectarines—there’s so much to love and so many ways to turn them into fabulous summer desserts. Add some fresh corn and new potatoes or some frozen seafood and you’ll have all the necessary fixings for a delicious and satisfying meal. Life, like summer, goes by way too fast, so why not indulge every once in a while?

Simpler Is Sweeter

I would be willing to bet that your fondest summer memories are probably not of elaborate, expensive outings or big, complicated trips. The things that have brought me the most happiness, during this time of year, are simple things: walking barefoot in the cool grass, gathering wild strawberries warmed by the sun, picking a bouquet of fireweed for the kitchen table, dipping my feet into a cold lake, and hiking with friends and family, enjoying the smell of the forest.

Eating Out(side)

There’s something about eating outside that makes food always taste so much better. Maybe it’s the extra oxygen in the fresh air, or the appetite you work up after being outdoors all day … but a simple hot dog, cooked on the barbecue, or a smushed sandwich (pulled from your backpack on a beautiful weekend hike) can taste more delightful than the mostexpensive meal at the most-exclusive restaurant in town. Heat up your grill, make a campfire or grab some food to go that you can eat outside on your lunch break. Eating outside reconnects us with our inner child: you don’t need to remember your table manners, and an added benefit is that clean-up tends to be much faster. If you need some new ideas for meals to be cooked outside, look up “campfire recipes’” online at whatsupyukon.com, to see some recipes from past issues.

Soak Up Some Sun (and vitamin D)!

Even though the first day of summer also marks that point in

I love the hot days of summer that we’re occasionally fortunate enough to have here

the

PHOTO: Jessica Surber

Jessica Surber is a writer who loves being in the mountains and working with plants. She divides her time between Peru and the Yukon.

The Sweet, Simple Pleasures of Summer

cont’d from page 2

~ Rose-Petal Sun Tea ~

Ingredients

■ fresh, wild rose petals

■ a sprig of mint

■ water

■ a slice of lemon

Method

■ honey

■ Ice

■ Dried hibiscus (optional)

1. Add some freshly harvested wild rose petals and some mint to a big mason jar, fill with cold water or room-temperature water and seal the jar.

2. Place the sealed jar in direct sunlight (i.e., in a warm, sunny window) and leave for several hours, occasionally shaking it, if you like, until it has the desired flavour.

3. Strain out the herbs and add a slice of lemon, some honey and ice.

4. If you want to add some beautiful colour, include a bit of dried hibiscus tea to your initial mixture.

Enjoy!

The South Canol meanders 230 km between Johnsons Crossing and Ross River in the Yukon. Back in 1943, the U.S. Army constructed it to move supplies and to support an oil pipeline between Norman Wells, N.W.T., and Johnsons Crossing. After the road was abandoned, so too were many of the trucks and machinery, some of which are still there today.

the year when days begin to get shorter again, there are still plenty of daylight hours left to soak up some vitamin D, in preparation for winter. Exposure to sunshine has gotten a bad reputation, but if done wisely and responsibly, the benefits of moderate sun exposure are reported to include better sleep, stronger bones, reduced stress levels, lower blood pressure, a healthier immune system and more. So stretch out on your deck, grab a towel and head to the lake, or throw on your shorts and tank top and do some yard work. If you’re lucky, the hot, dry weather

and a bit of wind will keep the bugs away.

Instead of focussing on the stifling heat of your car, after a long day at work, or the additional times that you have to water your garden, pour yourself a tall glass of something cold and sweet (like the homemade iced-rose infusion below), cook a simple, easy dinner to eat outside, stretch out on your lawn and give yourself a little window of time to do the things that give you pleasure during these warm, beautiful days. ■

Summer fun on the beach in Carcross 

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PHOTOS: Jessica Surber

 Fireweed in full bloom

IDIOMATIC ORIGINS

THE REAL DEAL

“McKay”— “McCoy” … Let’s call the whole thing off!

Remember ironing? Some of you, like me, may still secretly love to iron. And we have the “real McCoy” to thank for that—inventor Elijah J. McCoy, our fellow Canadian who gave us (or many of us) ironing boards. Now, is that a blessing or a curse (I’m not sure). Anyway, I think I may very well have the first ironing board he invented!

And if you enjoyed running through a sprinkler when you were little, or you have children or grandchildren who love it, you can thank the real McCoy for that, too. We can also thank him for inventing a vital part for the lubrication of steam-locomotive engines.

But … wait a minute. Just a minute. There is more than one real McCoy (Will the real McCoy please stand up?).

You see, the real McCoy may have originated in the 1800s as the “real McKay,” with the MacKay whisky distillers (Cheers!).

You say “McKay,” I say “McCoy” … and a vision of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers tap-dances onstage in my head, and I can almost hear the musical number by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and, for a moment, I agree with them: “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off.” Well, ummm, not so fast … The idiom, masquerading as a metaphor (and vice versa), has enjoyed a long and fruitful life and it just refuses to die off. In fact, the idiom has attained movie-star status, among the rich and famous, and has been penned by authors the world over.

In the States, the idiom entered the boxing ring, with Charles “Kid” McCoy, and then wooed us

in Cole Porter’s song “At Long Last Love.”

Since then, the real McCoy has risen to heights beyond what the MacKays could ever have imagined, appearing in dance routines and in song lyrics—stopping just short of winning an Oscar— and even making a guest appearance in the famed Star Trek.

Then, of course, there were the family-feuding Hatfields and McCoys from the backwoods of West Virginia in the U.S of A. (Imagine fighting over pork.) Just as cream rises to the top, so it was with the McCoys when it came to the “pig fight” and, subsequently, any member of the McCoy family was the “real McCoy.”

As you can see in the sampling above, real McCoys and McKays abound, and seeds of the real McCoy have been scattered far and wide, making it truly difficult to discern this idiomatic origin. But despite this and even through it all, the idiom’s meaning has not been lost and has not lost its appeal.

Bringing it home to “where we live” … If, by chance, you have procured an original work of art, which you are now proudly displaying above your mantel, then,

Our dentists and team of dental

have been proudly serving the Whitehorse community for many years. Come in for your first consultation and you’ll leave with something to smile about.

You can expect friendly and welcoming care in an environment that relaxes even the most anxious patients. We all love what we do, and look forward to welcoming you and your family to our practice.

you are in possession of the real McCoy (but remember, as Proverbs 16:18 warns, “Pride goes before a fall”).

Or, if you are one of the rich and famous and you have a stunt double, then you are the real McCoy.

And, like Elijah J. McCoy, if you have invented something and have the patent to prove it, your creative masterpiece is the real McCoy.

If, in fact, you own an authentic and original “anything,” well, you have the real McCoy.

Heck, you can even point your index finger back at yourself, right now, and proudly proclaim that you (yes, you!) are a one of a kind—the real McCoy (How’s that for authenticity?)!

Hold onto that last thought, because each of us is an original.

(For this and more real McKay-McCoy wisdom, check out en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_real_ McCoy.) ■

My mother, Florence Fearnside, taught me to iron (she was the real McCoy)

PHOTO: Josephine Holmes

column with Josephine Holmes

Josephine Holmes is a freelance writer and the copy editor at What’s Up Yukon. She is a prairie girl, at heart, but loves the Yukon and has been a sourdough since 1994. The other thing she loves, aside from spending time with family, is being called “Grammy.”

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YUKON FAMILY LITERACY CENTRE DROP-IN PROGRAMS 2023

Monday: Baby Sign 0-24 months

Tuesday: Power of Painting All Ages

Wednesday: Construction Zone All Ages

Thursday: Reserved for group use Closed to the public

Friday: Hooked on Stories All Ages

AFTERNOONS & SATURDAYS

Family Free Play Drop-In: All Ages Enjoy crafts, play dough, painting, reading and more.

A LITTLE ART WITH

Yukon Artist

Niki Parry has a collection of original works on display at Baked Café during the month of July

Niki Parry always had a creative itch. The Yukon artist has tried all kinds of different creative endeavours—from jewelry-making, to quilting, to sketching—but it was when she was on leave from her day job in 2017 that she came across a style of painting using fluid acrylic paint, and she fell in love with it.

“It’s an interesting medium,” she said. “You can use all sorts of colourful paint, you can bring it together, and it just has this dynamic flow that just spoke to me.”

In all her various creative projects over the years, Parry says that colour is what she’s most been drawn to. Since discovering her preferred style of painting, she can hardly keep herself from spending all of her spare time doing it.

“It’s such a lovely way to spend my time,” she said. “I just keep going with it.”

Sometimes, Parry will paint based off of a photo, and other times just start to create based

on whatever colours she is feeling that day. She’s drawn mostly to bright rainbow and sunset colours that show in a lot of her work, as muted tones don’t do the same thing for her.

“I use a lot of paint in my process,” she explained. “I’ll mix up all the different colours, and then once I have all the paint ready to go, I pour it on as opposed to using the brush or anything like that. It goes on fluid, and once it goes on the canvas, I’ll mix it using brushes, popsicle sticks, pallet knives and gravity. Sometimes I do it in layers, depending on what kind of look I’m going for.”

Parry’s pieces have to lay completely flat to dry, which can take 24 to 48 hours, depending on the size of the piece. Parry makes the final decisions regarding composition and layout after the first phase of drying, as it’s a process she can’t completely control, then finishes the piece with paint brushes.

Since June, Parry has had her work displayed at Baked Café, in

Whitehorse, where it will be up until the end of July. She’s sold a couple of the pieces she’ll be swapping out for newer ones, and she’s happy the community is able to see and appreciate her art as they pass through or sit down for a coffee. Since it’s tourism season in the Yukon, Parry wanted to create pieces that represented the beauty of the territory. Some of the pieces are inspired by the lakes and the feeling of summer in the Yukon.

“We have such amazing skies, and our landscapes are so great,” she said. “I try and capture the moving element from the skies and the water, together, to capture that feeling.”

Other pieces on display have cabins, like you’d see around the Yukon, with northern lights and midnight-sun-inspired backdrops. Because she tried so many different art styles before finding her creative calling, Parry offers some

advice to artists who might still be searching for their preferred craft. “Just try everything,” she said. “Try different mediums and all different creative outlets, and when you find something you can’t put down, that’s where you want to invest your time and develop.”

To see more of Parry’s art, visit nikiparry.com. ■

PHOTOS: Niki Perry

Manus Hopkins is a Whitehorse- and Toronto-based journalist, musician and lover of heavy metal and cats.

Artwork from Niki Parry’s Yukon Lakes collection and Cabin collection (not pictured)

THE KLONDIKE KORNER

After three decades in classrooms in Beaver Creek, Faro and Dawson, Dan Davidson retired to continue writing, as he had been all those years. Please send comments about his stories to dawson@whatsupyukon.com.

THE TWO LEVELS OF AUTHORS ON EIGHTH

Avenue that bears the residences of these three authors of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, who were amazingly prolific during their lifetimes and never suffered from any sort of creative obstruction.

North, a journalist and historian, didn’t live on Eighth, but he established the Jack London Museum where the tour begins each year.

The rules of the contest allow for writing of all three types, and only insist that they reflect a given theme, which this year is Fragrance.

This year, the deadline for submissions (just announced in late May) is July 18, to give time for the judging, the results of which will be revealed during the annual Writers’ Block Walking Tour, which is scheduled each year on the Thursday, which kicks off Discovery Days weekend events (this year, that will be on August 17).

The tour, which takes a couple of hours, celebrates the lives and works of Jack London, Robert Service, Pierre Berton and Dick North, whose literary efforts have done so much to make the Klondike known around the world.

It begins at Jack London Square (run by the KVA), moves to the Robert Service Cabin (run by Parks Canada) and concludes at Pierre Berton’s Home (jointly run by the Writers’ Trust of Canada and the Dawson Community Library). It’s a cooperative venture.

Writer’s Block is our ironic nickname for that part of Eighth

Entries should be in the range of 1,600 words, which makes it easy for them all to be published in the pages of our local Klondike Sun newspaper during the following year.

Submissions should be in Word format, with a cover page including the author’s full name, pen name (if preferred), email or postal address and phone number. The author’s name should not be included in the submission itself.

Send entries to kva@dawson. net.

Typically, the contest attracts entries from all over Canada and the United States, as well as some from farther afield.

COVID-19 took a bite out of entries to this contest, over the last few years, but in pre-COVID times, at least two-dozen aspiring authors tried out each year, and one or two of them had their pieces included in collections of short stories, later on.

Prizes in the three main categories include books by the four writers, and a gold nugget offered by a local placer mine.

Once again, this year, the annual Klondike Visitors Association (KVA) Authors on Eighth writing contest has two entry levels: one for those under 16, and the other for everyone else

Berton Talk –audience on the grounds of Berton House

London Talk –Dawn Mitchell covers the Klondike year of Jack London

Robert Service Talk – Park’s Gabriella Sgaga recites verses from Robert Service

PHOTOS: Dan Davidson

column with Dan Davidson

COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMUNITY EVENTS

ATLIN

Fridays Atlin Community Library Atlin Community LIbrary 2:00 PM Open two days per week, Fridays and Saturdays, covid protocols apply.

Sundays St. Martins Anglican Church

Sunday Service 10:00 AM St. Martins Anglican Church 10:00 AM Everyone is welcome.

Tuesdays Craft Dinner 5:00 PM Atlin Mountain Inn Craft and eat with good company, special meal discounts for crafters. Finish an old craft or start something new!

Tuesdays 5 Mile Group (OM) 7:00 PM

Tutan Hit building Next to Centre for Culture Call 1-250-651-7900 Ext. 315

Fri Jul 7 Atlin Band Hop 7:00 PM Atlin Globe Theatre Get out your dance shoes cuz we are rolling out The First Annual Atlin Band Hop, 3 venues, music all night. https://tinyurl.com/n25r9akc

Yukon Communities:

Wednesdays Yukon Unity (OM) 3:00

PM Online Yukon Health Centers, Live Video Meeting Beaver Creek, Carcross, Carmacks, Dawson City, Destruction Bay, Faro, Haines Junction, Mayo, Old Crow, Pelly Crossing, Ross River, Teslin, Watson Lake.

BURWASH LANDING

Fri Jul 7 Yukon Handgames

Championships Duke Meadows 5:00 AM Come and compete, divisions for adult, youth (16+) and youth (16 below), all welcome, breakfast & dinner provided, camping at Duke Meadow, local performing artists. Call 689-8574 for more info. https://bit.ly/3KJ42Ju

CARCROSS

Second Sunday of Every Month St. Saviour’s Church Services 2:00 pm St. Saviour Church 867-668-3129

Sundays Public Swim 2:00 & 6:00 PM

Carcross Pool

Mondays - Thursday Public Swim 1:00 & 4:00 PM Carcross Pool

Mondays Light Walkers Group (OM) 5:00 PM Fire Hall meeting room 1137

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Sat Jul 8 Canada Historic Places Day at Robinson Roadhouse 11:00 AM Robinson Roadhouse Historic Site Enjoy a free barbeque, Tlingit and Southern Tutchone stories and games, a dance performance, site tours, and more. Bring the whole family! https://tinyurl.com/ bdeb64z8

CARMACKS

Wednesdays Toddler Time & Indoor

Soccer/Learn to Play 10:00 AM

Carmacks Recreation Complex

Wednesdays Teen Movie Night 7:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Complex

Thursdays Carmacks Open Gym 5:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Complex

Thursdays Family Movie Night 7:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Complex Department has a variety of Driver, Fairway, and Putter Discs to use. https:// bit.ly/3QIuxAs

Saturdays Rock Wall Drop-In 12:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Complex

Saturdays Drop In Pickleball 3:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Complex

Saturdays Laser Tag Battles 6:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Complex Ages 6-11 6PM, Ages 12-18 7:30 PM Sundays Toddler Time 1:00 PM

Carmacks Recreation Complex

Mondays & Wednesdays Rock Wall

Drop-In 3:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Complex

Mondays Drop-in Basketball 5:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Complex Ages 5-12 (5-7PM) and Ages 13 to adult (79PM)

Tuesdays Drop-in Basketball & Soccer 5:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Complex Ages 5-12 (5-7PM) and Ages 13 to adult (7-9PM)

Tuesdays Laser Tag Battles 6:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Complex Ages 6-11 6PM, Ages 12-18 7:30 PM

Sun Jul 9 Carmacks Farmers Market & Yard Sale 8:00 AM Carmacks

Recreation Centre Sell some goodies, home appliances, clothing, toys, books and more! Help us avoid filling the landfill with things that other people could put to use.

Sat Jul 15 Carmacks Kids & Teens

Field Trip Carmacks Recreation Centre 9:00 AM Field Trip. Ages 5-18 Kids & Teens Kids in the summer day camp are free CGC-9AM Departure 6:30PM Return Bring swimwear, towel, water bottle

Sat Jul 15 Carmacks Elder Field Trip Carmacks Recreation Centre 9:00 AM Free Elder Field Trip: ShoppingWalmart - Lunch & Eclipse Spa - Ages 55+Sign Up Via Chanel. New Horizons For Seniors Program

DAWSON CITY

Mondays Handbuilding Pottery Drop-in

6:30-9pm Self-guided group studio time for those who have some knowledge and experience with pottery. Newcomers are welcome, though little instruction is provided. KIAC Classroom, back door.

Tue - Thur St Paul’s Anglican Church Evening Prayer 4:00 PM St Paul’s Anglican Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live)

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 4pm Yukon Time for Evening Prayer.

Tue - Thu Saint Mary’s Weekday Mass 5:00 PM Saint Mary’s Catholic Church

Join Father Emanuel for weekday mass Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Daily Gertie & the Goldrush Girls

Showtimes 8:30, 10:00 PM & 12:00 AM

Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall.

Shows nightly – NO 12:00 AM show on Tuesdays/Wednesdays Cabaret-style show combines moments of the Moulin Rouge and its famous French CanCan with the glitz and glamor of legendary Vegas showgirls

Until Aug 12 In The Odd Gallery: Aileen Bahmanipour | It Is Meant To Be Read Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) An interactive drawing and sculptural installation by Aileen Bahmanipour.

Wed Jul 5 & 12 Lane Swim & Parent and Tot 7:30 AM, 12:30 & 4:00 PM Dawson City Pool

Wed Jul 5 & 12 Public Swim 2:30 & 5:00 PM Dawson City Pool

Wed Jul 5 & 12 Aquafit 1:30 PM Dawson City Pool

Wed Jul 5 & 12 Drop Dance and Roll

1:30 PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture A fun and active hour practicing movement and rhythm! Totally Free! Drop-in for kids under 5 + a parent/ guardian.

Wed Jul 5 & 12 Preschooler Gymnastics with Terrie Turai 4:00 PM Robert Service School Introduce your 3 and 4-year-olds to tumbling and rolling!

Wed Jul 5 & 12 Youth Softball Grades

K-3 5:30 PM Minto Park To register call 993-7400 x 299

Thu Jul 6 & 13 Lane Swim & Parent and Tot 7:30 AM & 12:30 PM Dawson City Pool

Thu Jul 6 & 13 Public Swim 1:30 & 5:00 PM Dawson City Pool

Thu Jul 6 & 13 Multi-Sport Drop In 6:00 PM Robert Service School Free program, all children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Thu Jul 6 & 13 Summer Volleyball 7:30 PM Minto Park Ages 13+ Free, Drop-In

Fri Jul 7 & 14 Queer Yukon – Drop-In

11:00 AM Queer Yukon – Dawson City Open Community Engagement hours.

Fri Jul 7 & 14 Cards & Conversation

12:30 PM Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 Dawson City Free! Drop-In! No registration necessary. Proof of double vaccination required for anyone ages 12+. For more info email recreation@ cityofdawson.ca or call 993-7400 ext 299.

Fri Jul 7 & 14 Lane Swim & Parent and Tot 12:00 & 3:30 PM Dawson City Pool

Fri Jul 7 Dawson Summer Concert Series: Sarah Jane Scouten 12:00 PM Dawson City Waterfront A free lunchtime music series that takes place each Friday. Come out and enjoy the music all summer long.

Fri Jul 7 Sarah Jane Scouten with Cud Eastbound Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) 7:30 PM Canadian folk music artist Sarah Jane Scouten performs with outsider musician Cud Eastbound for an all ages audience.

Tickets online, licensed event. https:// shorturl.at/OQSU6

Fri Jul 7 & 14 Public Swim 1:30 PM Dawson City Pool

Fri Jul 7 & 14 Aquafit 4:30 PM Dawson City Pool

Sat Jul 8 Yukon Gold Panning Championships Dawson City, YT 12:00 PM Gold panners of any skill and all ages are welcome to join this competition based on efficiency and speed. 7 categories that run throughout the day and skill levels range from novice to those who make their living mining.

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Sat Jul 8 & 14 Under 5 Gym Drop-In

10:00 AM Robert Service School

Sat Jul 8 & 14 Hän Ghả Chukėt

Träätätsey Artist Market 11:00 AM Front Street Picnic Shelter

Sat Jul 8 & 14 Drop-In Walking Group

12:00 PM Robert Service School Open to all ages, children under 10 to be accompanied by an adult, Parents with strollers are welcome. Set distance goals to achieve or just come for exercise and socialization.

Sat Jul 8 AA North Star Group Dawson City 7:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion

In person or Videoconference option available Call 867-993-5095 or 867-9933734 for more information

Sun Jul 9 & 15 Under 5 Gym Drop-In

10:00 AM Robert Service School

Sun Jul 9 & 15 Lane Swim & Parent and Tot 10:00 AM Dawson City Pool

Sun Jul 9 & 15 Public Swim 11:30 AM & 3:00 PM Dawson City Pool

Sun Jul 9 & 15 Aquafit 2:00 PM Dawson City Pool

Mon Jul 10 & 16 Lane Swim & Parent and Tot 7:30 AM & 12:00 PM Dawson City Pool

Mon Jul 10 & 16 Aquafit 3:00 PM Dawson City Pool

Mon Jul 10 & 16 Water Polo 3:00 PM Dawson City Pool

Mon Jul 10 & 16 Swimfit & Adult Lane Swim 3:00 PM Dawson City Pool

Mon Jul 10 & 16 Public Swim 4:00 PM Dawson City Pool

Mon Jul 10 & 16 55+ Stretch & Strong Fitness Class 1:30 PM Minto Park A 6-week strength class for Dawsonites Call 993-7400 ext 299

Mon Jul 10 & 16 Drop Dance and Roll

1:30 PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture A fun and active hour practicing movement and rhythm! Totally Free!

Drop-in for kids under 5 + a parent/ guardian.

Mon Jul 10 & 16 Youth Softball Grades 4-7 5:30 PM Minto Park To register call 993-7400 x 299

Mon Jul 10 & 16 Badminton & Pickleball 6:00 PM Robert Service School Open to all ages (children under 10 must be supervised).

Mon Jul 10 & 16 Handbuilding Pottery

Drop-in 6:30 PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture KIAC Classroom (enter via backdoor)

Mon Jul 10 & 16 Young Peoples Talking Circle 7:00 PM Tr’ondëk

Hwëch’in Youth Centre

Tues Jul 11 & 18 Romp & Run 10:30 AM

YOOP Hall Email Jen.Suttis@cdcyukon. ca for more info.

Tues Jul 11 & 18 Lane Swim & Parent and Tot 12:30 PM Dawson City Pool

Tues Jul 11 & 18 Public Swim 1:30 PM Dawson City Pool

Tues Jul 11 & 18 Drop Dance and Roll 1:30 PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture A fun and active hour practicing movement and rhythm! Totally Free!

Drop-in for kids under 5 + a parent/ guardian.

Tues Jul 11 & 18 Running Club 3:00 PM Robert Service School Grades 2-5 Register online

Tues Jul 11 & 18 English Conversation Club 7:00 PM YukonU A weekly English Conversation Club for immigrants in Dawson City.

FARO

Wednesdays Seniors Games & Walks 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Walk or play cards, engage in healthy living.

Wednesdays Seniors Yoga 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Wednesdays Pickleball 2:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Wednesdays Basketball (Open Court) 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Shoot some hoops, practice your skills on the open court. Call 994-2375 or email recreation@faroyukon.ca for more info.

Thursdays Parent & Tot 10:00 AM Faro Recreation Centre

Thursdays Open Gym 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Thursdays Faro Kids Club 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Fridays Pickleball 1:00 PM Faro

Recreation Centre

Fridays Seniors Yoga 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Fridays Open Gym 2:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Fridays Volleyball 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Saturdays Pickleball 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Saturdays Basketball (Open Court)

3:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Shoot some hoops, practice your skills on the open court. Call 994-2375 or email recreation@faroyukon.ca for more info.

Saturdays Open Gym 4:30 PM Faro

Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Parent & Tot 10:00 AM Faro

Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Open Gym 1:00 PM Faro

Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Faro Kids Club 3:30 PM Faro

Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Archery 6:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Adult Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

HAINES JUNCTION

Wednesdays Movement Wednesdays

7:00 PM Haines Junction, Yukon Dezadeash River Trailhead, walking, jogging or running to the gun range and back. As the snow clears we will explore more trails. Prizes to be won. https://bit. ly/3GuVkx0

Wednesdays Adult Volleyball 16+ 7:00 PM St. Elias Community School Meet in the school gym

Wednesdays Village Council meetings 7:00 PM St. Elias Convention Centre Village Council meetings are also held the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. [Remote attendance only]

Wednesdays Boxing Classes Bill Brewster Arena 5:30 PM Reach your fitness goals by joining this boxing program! Participants must complete out a waiver provided. Call 634-2012 or email dgraham@cafn.ca for more info. https://bit.ly/3mGYALy

Thursdays Step It Up with Shelby 5:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Cardio Aerobic Step Class is a classic cardiovascular workout, using a 4 or 6 inch step platform.

Fridays HJL Story Time 10:00AM

Haines Junction Library Registration is required but the program is still run as a drop in. There is no commitment to come each week. https://bit.ly/3KmBdBC.l

Saturdays Step It Up with Shelby 7:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Cardio Aerobic Step Class is a classic cardiovascular workout, using a 4 or 6 inch step platform.

Mondays Step It Up with Shelby 7:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Cardio Aerobic Step Class is a classic cardiovascular workout, using a 4 or 6 inch step platform.

Mondays Smart Recovery Meetings

8:00 PM Munku Hall Everyone welcome, call 334-5688 for more info.

Tuesdays Girls Club 6:00 PM St. Elias School Held in the art room, open to Girls and identifying as Girls from Grade 8 to 12.

Wed Jul 5 & 12 Farmers Market

Dakwakada Haines Junction

Fri Jul 7 2023 Summer Music Series –

Bria Rose N’ Thorns Village Bakery and Deli 6:00 PM BBQ with an assortment of sides while you enjoy some of the best Live Yukon music on the patio, rain or shine: bluegrass, rock, jazz, classical, anything goes! Reservations online or listen for free. https://www. villagebakeryyukon.com/live-music.html

Sat Jul 8 2023 Summer Music Series

– The Leesiders Village Bakery and Deli 6:00 PM BBQ with an assortment of sides while you enjoy some of the best Live Yukon music on the patio, rain or shine: bluegrass, rock, jazz, classical, anything goes! Reservations online or listen for free. https://www. villagebakeryyukon.com/live-music.html

Tue Jul 11 & 18 Tea & Bannock –Haines Junction 1:00 PM Munku Haines Junction

Fri Jul 14 Plant Walk – Discover the Healing Magic of Wild Plants 3:30 PM Haines Junction Come and meet the myriad of edible and medicinal plants growing in the beautiful woods and meadows of Kluane country. https://www. wildwoodspirit.ca/plant-walks/

Fri Jul 14 2023 Summer Music

Series – Elaine Schiman Trio Village Bakery and Deli 6:00 PM BBQ with an assortment of sides while you enjoy some of the best Live Yukon music on the patio, rain or shine: bluegrass, rock, jazz, classical, anything goes! Reservations online or listen for free. https://www.villagebakeryyukon.com/livemusic.html

Sat Jul 15 2023 Summer Music Series

– Vanstones Village Bakery and Deli 6:00 PM BBQ with an assortment of sides while you enjoy some of the best Live Yukon music on the patio, rain or shine: bluegrass, rock, jazz, classical, anything goes! Reservations online or listen for free. https://www. villagebakeryyukon.com/live-music.html

KENO CITY

Sun Jul 16 Pika Palace Alpine

Interpretive Centre 10:00 AM A short, simple hike in the alpine to look for pika, marmots, and butterflies with Local biologist Mark O’Donoghue Register online. https://shorturl.at/flmLS

MARSH LAKE

Wednesdays South of 6 10:00 AM

Marsh Lake Community Centre 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre

Thursdays Shuffleboard Marsh Lake Community Centre 6:00 PM

Fridays Beginner Yoga Marsh Lake Community Centre 10:00 AM

Fridays Youth Gym Drop-In Marsh Lake Community Centre 6:00 PM

Saturdays Pickleball Outside Marsh Lake Community Centre 11:00 AM

Sundays Pickleball Outside Marsh Lake Community Centre 11:00 AM

Tuesdays Play Bridge 1:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

Tuesdays North of 60 Seniors Coffee and Chat 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

MAYO

Mon thru Fri Morning Video Workout 6:15 AM Mayo Recreation Centre

Mon, Wed & Fri Teen Workout 12:00 PM J.V Clark School

Weekdays Lunchtime Lengths 12:00 PM Mayo Recreation Centre

Weekdays Mayo Mornings Parent and Tot Time 10:00 AM Mayo Recreation Centre

Mondays Art/Entrepreneur Club 3:30 J.V Clark School Held in the Lunchroom

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 9962043 8979962043

Monday – Friday Public Swim 3:30 PM Village of Mayo Pool

Mondays & Thursdays Aquafit 7:00 PM Village of Mayo Pool

Mondays Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre

Tuesdays & Thursdays Tabata Training 5:00 PM Mayo Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Youth Archery 3:30 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Disc Golf 7:00 PM Mayo Recreation Centre And Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Curling 7:00 PM Mayo Recreation Centre And Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Drop-in Art Night 7:00 PM Mayo Curling Lounge If you can bring a photo that you would like to work from that would be great. No experience necessary.

Wednesdays Pottery Class 3:30 PM J.V Clark School

Wednesdays Rec Volleyball 7:00 PM Village of Mayo Pool

Thursdays Elementary Soccer 3:30 PM J.V Clark School

Thursdays Teen/Adult Floor Hockey 7:30 PM J.V Clark School

Sundays St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)6677746

Sundays Communion Service St. Mary with St. Mark Anglican Church 11:00 AM where village members come together to worship and offer service to their community and the world.

Sundays Public Swim 11:00 PM Village of Mayo Pool

Sat Jul 15 Haldane Hustle Five Mile Lake Recreation Site 9:00 AM A full-day guided hike up Mt. Haldane near Mayo, expect stunning views and impressive wildlife viewing, along with alpine flowers in full bloom. Register online. https:// shorturl.at/dkp12

MOUNT LORNE

Thursdays Little Green Thumbs 10:00 AM Mount Lorne Community Centre A preschool drop in program for kids and families who want to spend time in the garden.

Thursdays Run Club 6:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre

Sundays, Tuesdays & Thursdays Community Garden Drop-In Mount Lorne Community Centre Come lend a hand and be part of our community garden. All Members welcome – no experience necessary.

Mondays Drop-In Yoga Lorne Mountain Community Centre 7:00 PM By donation all levels welcome

Sat Jul 8 Canada Historic Places Day at Robinson Roadhouse Robinson Roadhouse Historic Site 11:00 AM Enjoy a free barbeque, Tlingit and Southern Tutchone stories and games, a dance performance, site tours, and more. Bring the whole family! https://tinyurl.com/ bdeb64z8

Tue Jul 11 Wildcrafting - Plant

Encounters: Enchanted Walks Wheaton River Gardens 1:00 PM A forest walk to meet the plant, participants will be guided through a series of meditative exercises to attune to it. For more info contact harvester@ nomadicharvests.com Register online. https://bit.ly/3zs6Y8j

Wed Jul 12 Mount Lorne Fermentation

Club 6:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre Bring your novice questions or your expertise, your best and worst fermentation stories, your favorite books and recipes… and of course, your latest bubbly ferment to share!

Sun Jul 16 Wildcrafting - Plant

Encounters: Yarrow Wheaton River Gardens 1:00 PM A forest walk to meet the plant, participants will be guided through a series of meditative exercises to attune to it. For more info contact harvester@nomadicharvests.com Register online. https://bit.ly/3zs6Y8j

OLD CROW

Sundays St. Luke’s Church Service

11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-993-

5381

Wednesdays Parent and Tots 4:00 PM

Old Crow Community Center Call 9663015 for more info.

Wednesdays Adult Card Game Night

6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Wednesdays Stroller Walks 10:00 AM

Kih Tsal

Mondays Men’s Night At The Rec Centre 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Tuesdays Kids Gym 3:00 PM John Tizya

Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Tuesdays Adult Sewing 6:00 PM John

Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Tuesdays Youth Gym 6:00 PM John

Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

SKAGWAY

Wednesdays Women’s Morning Worship 7:00 AM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway All are welcome.

Part of the Alaska Presbytery and the PC U.S.A.

Wednesdays Windy Valley Babies

10:30 AM Skagway Public Library

Stories, Songs, and Fun with Ms. Anna!

Designed for ages 0-3.

Fridays Skagway Teen Night 6:30 PM

Skagway Public Library

Sundays Sunday School 4:00 PM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway

Sundays Sunday Worship 10:00 AM

First Presbyterian Church of Skagway

Mondays Live Music Red Onion Saloon

6:30 PM Live music every Monday starting at 6:30 pm.

Sat Jul 15 Northern Lights have seen

Queer Sights 7:00 PM Red Onion

Featuring local and traveling talent alike. 21+ Variety show with Drag, Music, Burlesque and the best talent those northern lights have ever seen! Hosted by the fabulous Roman Wilde.

Thu Jul 18 Drag Bingo & Performances

7:00 PM Skagway Brewing Company Pride isn’t just a month to celebrate. drag bingo, performances, and sometimes we will even have burlesque! hosted by the fabulous Roman Wilde with prizes for bingo.

TAGISH

Wednesdays Tagish Library 12:00

PM Tagish Community LIbrary Tagish Library is an active and bright addition to our community. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon

Wednesdays Yukon Learn at Tagish Library 2:00 PM Tagish Community

LIbrary Targeted literacy programming by Yukon Learn at the Tagish Library. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon.

Wednesdays Coffee And Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre

Thursdays Tagish Library 12:00 PM

Tagish Community LIbrary Tagish Library is an active and bright addition to our community. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon

Thursdays Carpet Bowling 10:00 AM

Tagish Community Centre

Thursdays Tagish Local Advisory Council Meeting Tagish Community Centre 7:00 PM .

Saturdays Tagish Library 12:00 PM

Tagish Community LIbrary Tagish Library is an active and bright addition to our community. What’s Up Yukon, discover what’s happening around the Yukon

Tue Jul 11 Tagish Fire Department Meeting Tagish Community Centre 12:30 PM

TESLIN

Wednesdays Pickleball 12:00 & 7:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Wednesdays Dominos 1:00 PM Teslin Recreation CentreCome out and play a game of dominos, for seniors but will play anyone!

Thursdays Group Fitness 5:30 PM

Teslin Recreation Centre

Thursdays Ball Night 7:00 PM Teslin

Recreation Centre Ball diamonds

Thursdays Teslin Disc Golf 7:00 PM

Teslin Recreation Centre Held behind the ball diamond

Fridays Hop On Bike Club 3:00 PM

Teslin Recreation Centre

Fridays Badminton 6:30 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex

Fridays Basketball Drop-in 7:00 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex

Saturdays Parent & Tots 12:00 PM

Teslin Recreation Centre

Mondays Warriors of the Water 5:30 PM Teslin Recreation Centre

Mondays AA: Teslin Group (O) 7:00 PM Catholic Church Rectory

Tuesdays Group Fitness 5:30 PM

Teslin Recreation Centre

Tuesdays Outdoor 3D Archery 7:00 PM Sambow Archery Course – Meet at the ball diamond

Tuesdays Ball Night 7:00 PM Teslin

Recreation Centre Ball diamonds

Until Sep 23 Honouring our Future: Yukon First Nations Graduation Regalia Exhibit Teslin Heritage Centre

WATSON LAKE

Daily Northern Lights Space & Science Centre Shows 11:00 AM

The spectacular dancing Northern Lights are showcased, a video that is broadcast in the NLC’s domed 100-seat theatre daily throughout the summer season. Plays daily on the hour starting at 11:00 AM

Wednesdays Drop-In Ninja Tumbling

5:30 PM Watson Lake Secondary School All ages welcome. Adults are welcome too, come to do some stretching or try some handstands etc.

Fridays Friday Night Lanes 7:00 PM Call 335-7979 to register

Saturdays Disc Golf 6:00 PM Raven Pines Rent discs at the Rec Centre or bring your fave. All welcome from expert level to beginner.

Saturdays Baptiste Power Yoga 7:00 PM Fees apply. A muscle-shaping and mind-sculpting workout, work at your own level and ability, set to electronic music.

Sundays St. John’s Church Service

10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932

Sundays Sunday Nite Volleyball

11:00 AM Watson Lake Secondary School

Tuesdays Smart Recovery Meetings

3:00 PM Wye Lake Cabin Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services For more information, email joey. mitchell@yukon.ca or call 332-3187

Tuesdays Pickleball & Badminton Watson Lake Secondary School 7:00 PM

FRIED EGGPLANT

The trick to really great fried eggplant is flouring it twice. The coating ends up somehow delicate and satisfyingly crunchy at the same time. Serves 4 as a snack.

Ingredients

❑ 1 large eggplant, sliced ❑ Salt, to taste

❑ 4 eggs, beaten

❑ 1 cup flour

❑ Black pepper, to taste ❑ Canola oil, for frying

Instructions:

1.Set the oven at 350℉. Season the sliced eggplant with salt and let sit in a strainer for 15 minutes. Press the eggplant dry with a paper towel.

2. Place beaten eggs on a plate, and flour in a separate place. Season the flour with salt and pepper. Coat each slice of eggplant in flour, then egg, then flour again. Repeat with all of the eggplant.

3. In a large, straight-sided pot, heat 2 inches of oil to 350℉

Working in batches, fry the eggplant until brown on each side. Place fried eggplant in the oven when done. Once the eggplant is all fried and in the oven, cook the eggplant in the oven for 10 minutes, then serve hot with lemon wedges. ■

WE CATER

Salted eggplant

Eggs

Sliced eggplant

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.

Fried Eggplant

Frying the eggplant

PHOTOS: Sydney Keddy

~ James Thurber

Eggplant coated with egg and flour

Eggplant

PHOTO: Pixabay

July 21th - 23rd Dawson City Music Festival

The “best little fest under the midnight sun” has developed a reputation for intimacy, uniqueness, and unparalleled klondike hospitality.

GOLDRUSH CAMPGROUND

Located downtown Dawson City close to amenities, with history and adventure minutes from our facility. Showers and laundry provided on-site.

GoldrushCampground.com

BOMBAY PEGGY’S

Come and enjoy a handcrafted cocktail at our pub with a seasonal outdoor patio.

Open daily at 3pm Located at 2nd & Princess St.

For room reservations BombayPeggys.com

(867) 993-6969

DOWNTOWN HOTEL

Welcome to the Downtown Hotel. Freshly renovated rooms with a Klondike atmosphere. Dine at Jack London Grill with a summer patio and visit the Sourdough Saloon, home of the famous “Sourtoe Cocktail”

DowntownHotel.ca

ANNABELLE’S NOODLE HOUSE

Enjoy the best noodles in the Klondike! Whether you like Pad Thai, Red Curry, Pho or Spring Rolls- there is something here for everyone!

Open 7 days a week 12pm-8pm

Dine-in & take out. Fully licensed. AnnabellesNoodleHouse.ca

UPCOMING EVENTS

July 8 Yukon Gold Panning Championships

July 13-16 25th Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Self-Governance Anniv.

July 29 Yukon Golf Championship

August 5 Midnight Dome Enduro

August 12 Great Klondike Outhouse Race

DIAMOND TOOTH GERTIES

Experience Canada’s First Casino Diamond Tooth Gerties! Replete with Klondike flair, featuring slots, black jack, roulette and the best Cancan shows north of Vegas! DiamondToothGerties.ca

BONANZA GOLD

MOTEL AND RV PARK

We offer Queen, Double, Kitchenette & pet friendly motel rooms. 50, 30 & 15 amp RV sites available. Free wifi, public laundry, showers & car wash. A great place to stay!

BonanzaGold.ca

KLONDIKE INSTITUTE OF ART & CULTURE

William Prince at the Palace Grand Theatre

Wednesday, August 5th join us at the Palace Grand Theatre for an exceptional live performance!

KIAC.ca

KLONDIKE KENNELS

Meet the rarest breed of dog in the world Qimmiq Inuit Dogs, or come for an overnight local off-grid experience in our cozy rustic cabin.

Klondike-Kennels.com

PHOTO CREDIT: KVA

GROWING UP VAN BIBBER

When Elder Lucy Sanderson (née Van Bibber) was growing up in her family home in rural Yukon in the 1930s, she dreamed of travelling. “The cranes would fly overhead in the spring and fall, and I thought, Oh, I wish I could go with them. I always wanted to see what was on the other side of the hills.”

Sanderson is the fourth youngest of 16 children born to Ira and Eliza Van Bibber (two of the children were stillborn). Like many of the Van Bibber children, she was born at the family home at Mica Creek, located about 1.5 kilometres from what is now Pelly Crossing. While growing up, the children learned how to be self-sufficient and live on the land. They hunted

La Société d’histoire francophone du Yukon

présente :

Traditions et savoir-faire dans la francophonie yukonnaise; artistes, artisans et trappeurs d’aujourd’hui se racontent

De 18 h 30 à 21 h

Centre communautaire de l’AFY 302 Strickland

shfyukon@gmail.com

5 juillet

L’art du fléché

Avec : Faye Chamberlain

19 juillet

Trappeurs d’hier et d’aujourd’hui

Avec : Jacques Jobin

2 août

Quand pistes, chevaux et ruée vers l’or du Klondike passionnent

Avec : René Rivard

16 août

L’influence francophone à l’origine des motifs floraux du perlage au Yukon (en anglais)

Avec : Dr. Ukjese Van Kampen

At 96, Lucy Van Bibber Sanderson reflects on her early years growing up at Mica Creek, working at St. Mary’s Hospital in Dawson City and gaining the skills and experiences that would serve her well throughout her long, full life

This series is provided by the Government of Yukon Historic Sites unit. It highlights the people, places and things that contribute to the Yukon’s rich and vibrant heritage.

cont’d on page 13 ...

Lucy Van Bibber Sanderson standing in front of some of the paintings in her home, in March 2023

PHOTO: Leighann Chalykoff

and trapped, spending some winters at a trapping cabin at Crooked Creek. They helped keep up the family garden. They studied and learned. And they also had a lot of fun.

“We had a road going up the back of the trappers’ cabin. We used to get high up there [on the snow in winter], and then we’d slide down in a toboggan and hit the side of the house to stop,” said Sanderson with a laugh. “My mother would just shake her head.”

Sanderson’s father, Ira, came from West Virginia to the Yukon, with his brother, during the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898. His brother carried on to Alaska, but Ira stayed in the Yukon.

One day, in the summer of 1907, he was stocking up on supplies at Fort Selkirk when he met Eliza Jackson. The pair married, and the rest is history. In fact, many of the Van Bibber children led notable lives, including Alex, who was a well-known trapper; and JJ, whose memoirs and photos were published in the 2012 book, I was born under a spruce tree

Sanderson remembers seeing her older siblings set off on a raft—loaded with dry fish, boxes of vegetables from the garden, camping gear and supplies—to go to school in Dawson City. She was too young to go with them at the time. “As they were pushing out from the shore, father was calling out instructions: ‘Now, when you get

out on the Yukon River and the raft starts sinking, pull up to a big driftwood pile and get two good logs to put on each side of the raft,’” said Sanderson.

Later, Alex told her he was grateful for that advice as the raft did start sinking and the extra logs saved them from going under.

Though Sanderson never went to school in Dawson City, she did take lessons at Mrs. Cowaret’s home, in Fort Selkirk, for a few years during the winters. “My brother Dan took us to Minto with a dog team and we would cross over to Fort Selkirk once the Yukon River froze up,” said Sanderson. “Then, we would come back home before the ice got rotten.”

Also, she and her younger siblings took lessons at home from their older brother, Alex. “Father had him set-up a school room in one of the bedrooms on the corner of the house, and he taught us how to read and write,” she said.

When Sanderson was 16, cousins from West Virginia visited the Yukon. She told them about her dreams of travelling, and they urged her to go to Dawson City to find work.

When a steamboat stopped at Fort Selkirk, on its way downriver, she bought a ticket from the purser and hopped aboard. Her parents were not there to see her off and almost missed saying goodbye. They had to run down the riverbank, alongside the boat, to wave.

“I felt so bad for them. I waved and waved and they saw me, so they waved back,” she said, “and then the boat turned and went toward Dawson.”

Once in Dawson City, in the mid-1940s, she worked as an aide at St. Mary’s Hospital, a threestorey building that was located in the north end of town below

it rolled—Bang! this way. And then Bang! that way. The hospital was rocking and I thought we would roll down into the river.”

Sanderson was interested in nursing and so she asked if she could watch a surgery. Her request was granted and one of the nuns working in the hospital set a high stool in the corner of an operating room. As Sanderson sat up on the stool and watched a young woman get her appendix taken out, the nun was worried that the sight of blood would upset Sanderson. “She would look over at me and say, ‘How you doing? Are you okay?’

“I was fine,” said Sanderson. “She didn’t know we trapped and skinned, killed moose and caribou and cut them up all the time.”

photographs she’s taken, from her memories and from life. For years, she had a box of paints she would carry around with her.

“I liked to paint everything but portraits,” she said. “When you paint people, they look at the painting and say, ‘I’m not that ugly … Can’t you make me look nicer?’ And I don’t want any squabbling.”

the Moosehide Slide. Sanderson worked and lodged in the children’s ward, and she remembers being woken up one night by some tremendous shaking.

“It was an earthquake and it scared me half to death,” she said. “My little bed had wheels on it and

In fact, after her experience at the hospital, Sanderson wanted to become a nurse’s aide. She pursued studies in Regina, Saskatchewan, until she left to provide care for her uncle in Alaska. After he passed, she moved to Calgary to take a secretarial course. She completed the course and worked at the City of Calgary until she got married. At that time, women were encouraged to stop working outside of the home once they married. Sanderson and her family lived in Calgary for eight years before moving to Cranbrook, B.C. She raised four children and helped to support her family by selling her paintings. A talented and prolific painter, Sanderson paints from

During the summers, Sanderson would spend time in the Yukon where she and her sisters, Linch and Kathleen, sold their paintings at roadhouses along the Alaska Highway. “We’d hang our paintings on nails on the walls [of the roadhouses]. They’d sell them and call us and say, ‘Your nails are getting empty. Fill them again.’ We painted non-stop, more or less, when I’d be up in the Yukon all summer. We did quite well.”

Sanderson lived in Cranbrook, B.C., for many years, and recently moved back to the Yukon to be closer to friends and family.

Now, at age 96, Sanderson has lived a full life. Like the cranes she envied as a child, she has travelled to many places—as far north as the Arctic Ocean, and as far south as Antarctica. The walls of her home are covered in her paintings and in photographs of her family, and she still keeps a large photo of that Mica Creek home, to fondly remember the time she spent there with her parents and her large family of brothers and sisters. ■

PHOTOS: Courtesy of Lucy Van Bibber Sanderson

Growing up Van Bibber cont’d from page 12

The Van Bibber’s Mica Creek homestead, with large gardens in the foreground

Lucy Van Bibber Sanderson sitting on a bed at St. Mary’s Hospital, in Dawson, where she worked as an aide in the children’s ward in the early 1940s

Lucy Van Bibber Sanderson fleshing a moosehide

Lucy Van Bibber Sanderson cutting up salmon

THEY’VE MOVED BACK!

pipe and lashed a tarp to it. By the way, CRA will not allow the cost of weather protection for your stuff as “moving expenses.”

By comparison, Jippu was easy. The Vincent, the Suzuki and the Serow on the trailer, the canoe on the roof rack; food, clothes and doggy in the back, and we were done.

Calgary was definitely not home. So, this time, with a ’53 Ford 3-ton cabover named Homer, a ’93 Jeep Cherokee named Jippu, a factory trailer with three motorcycles, and a new bull terrier named Tigger, we did come home—to Whitehorse.

The best decision we’ve ever made—and I mean EVER—was hanging on to our property in the Yukon. We spent the better part of a week loading and reloading Homer, lugging everything we owned out onto the lawn, trying to get it all to fit in his 14-foot grain box, then putting it all back in the house. Then reloading until I finally had to admit that my wife was right. There was no way it was all going to fit. So we pared it down, took two pallets to Byers Transport, and tried again.

We still had to send a dozen boxes to Whitehorse by bus! Aww, man!

To make it all weather tight, we glued up a framework of ABS

The trip was mostly just very slow. I don’t remember having Homer weighed, but we were right down on the overload springs. One-hundred horsepower, a fivespeed overdrive (seldom achieved) transmission and a 16,000-pound gross vehicle weight guaranteed a maximum speed of 50 miles an hour. And believe me, the mileage was and is no screamin’ hell.

Gassing up again for the umpteenth time, this time in Hythe, Alberta, we were at the pump when a guy pulled in behind us and informed us: “You know you’ve got a flat on your left inside dual, eh?”

Damn. I had the tools, alright: 20-ton jack, three-quarter-inchdrive socket set, snipe and two spares. I just really wasn’t looking forward to changing it. I could’ve spent a sleepless night thinking about it; and the next day, rassling with it.

But the kid on the pump says, “Hey, we can fix that.”

(Turns out it was also a tire shop.)

“Are you sure?” says I. “It’s a widowmaker.”

“That’s OK. My dad wants me to learn how to fix ’em.”

If speed and economy were not Homer’s forte, grunt was. We once weighed in at 21,000 pounds on the scale at the Whitehorse dump, with a load of sod for the compost pile. We used him to haul loads of manure, firewood, gravel for the driveway … and, of course, the two pallets awaiting us at Byers. A vintage three-ton pickup, with a dump body, is a thing of beauty.

We first called him Homer because we’d had thoughts of making a motorhome out of him. But then, full frontal, he started to look more and more like Homer Simpson. Finally, rather than us taking him home, we realized that he was taking us home.

At Teslin, we agreed that we’d push through even though it was dark. We just really needed to get home.

We had a little wake-up on the hill at the Marsh Lake bridge (Yukon River Bridge) . The dreaded red-and-blue flashing lights on the hill by the bridge. What� I was down to second gear! Just letting me know he was going by, I guess.

My friend Earle had opened the place up for us, so we just parked and grabbed the “fart sacks” and the air mattresses (looking forward to a really good sleep at home).

Well, guess what. Tigger and his puppy teeth had discovered one of the air mattresses (guess whose).

Be it ever so flat, hard and devoid of furniture, there’s no place like home! ■

We had moved to Calgary in ’99 for a career opportunity, and three years later, when that was fulfilled, we really needed to get back home

Homer with a flat

PHOTOS: Carl Maguire

Old guy best remembered for taking a school bus through the McDonald’s Drive Thru, in about 1987, and ordering 52 chocolate shakes.

Lillian with Jippu

Preparing to leave Alberta

Departure

Homer

ACTIVE AND WELLNESS EVENTS

ACTIVE LISTINGS

Wed Jul 5 & 12 Ladies

Kickboxing 12:05 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout.

Wed Jul 5 & 12 Zumba 6:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online

Wed Jul 5 & 12 Bike Park Days 5:30 PM Mt. Sima Join us for downhill shredding in July & August. Register online BBQ available.

Wed Jul 5 & 12 Insanity Live –Beginner 6:00 PM The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre 8 week series, drop-in or register online https://bit.ly/3SyoqAL

Wed Jul 5 & 12 Spirit Bear Karate The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM Traditional Okinawan Shorin-ryu Seibukan Karate Do. Adult Class (16 y/o and up) http:// spiritbearkaratekobudo.ca

Thu Jul 6 & 13 Insanity Live 6:00 AM Rotary Park Incinerate fat and calories in 50 minutes with the ultimate cardio-conditioning program that is tailored to ALL fitness levels. Call/text 335-4281 for more info.

Thu Jul 6 & 13 Lunchtime

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

Thu Jul 6 & 13 Zumba 6:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online

Thu Jul 6 & 13 Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight Days Martial Arts 12:00 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.

Fri Jul 7 & 14 Lunchtime Mat

Class – Drop in 12:00 PM Velvet Antlers Productions This class will take you through a flowing series stretches intended to increase length and mobility, along with some light core conditioning. A great way to transition from work time to YOU time. https:// bit.ly/3jPb9pXSat Sat Jul 8 TOP of the Mountains – Lake Hike

11:00 AM Queer Yukon – The Cache All ages group hikes with multiple stops! Snacks will be available. Bring a water bottle, lunch and comfortable footwear! Email asha@queeryukon.com for more info.

Sat Jul 8 & 15 Bike Park Days

1:00 PM Join us for downhill shredding in July & August. Register online BBQ available.

Sun Jul 9 Raven 50-Mile Ultra

6:00 AM The Raven 50 Mile Ultra and Relay is a Yukon ultramarathon trail race designed to make you understand why the Yukon is “larger than life”.

Sun July 9 & 16 Insanity Live –Beginner 6:00 PM The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre 8 week series, drop-in or register online https://bit.ly/3SyoqAL

Mon Jul 10 & 17 Women’s Muay

Thai Kickboxing Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.

Mon Jul 10 & 17 Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight Days Martial Arts 12:00 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.

Mon Jul 10 & 17 Lunchtime

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

Tue Jul 11 & 18 Insanity Live 6:00 AM Rotary Park Incinerate fat and calories in 50 minutes with the ultimate cardio-conditioning program that is tailored to ALL fitness levels. Call/text 335-4281 for more info.

Tue Jul 11 & 18 Salsa and Bachata – Beginner and Intermediate Classes 7:30 PM Heart of Riverdale Community Centre A fun and person-centered class, including switching partners will be encouraged to promote communication & further learning open to couples or singles. Email salsayukon@gmail.com to register and for info

Sat Jul 15 Victoria Gold Golf Tournament Meadow Lakes Golf Club 8:00 AM Open to all golfers, regardless of skill level - Don’t Golf? Join us for the Hawaiian themed cocktail reception & dinner complete with pig-roast! Register online. https://shorturl.at/ gLN26

WELLNESS LISTINGS

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

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

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Larkin, B.A.JUS,

Tue Jul 4 & 11 Hips, Hams Core

– All Levels 7:30 PM Alpine

Bakery - Upstairs Fairly vigorous classes with emphasis on breath and slower is stronger. PreRegister by email wallymaltz@ mac.com

Wed Jul 5 & 12 TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) 8:00 AM 100 Lambert St. Common Room Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight? Join us! Every Wednesday morning. Call or text 867-334-1725 for more details

Wed Jul 5 & 12 Yoga Classes at Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs 10:00 AM Yoga mats are provided. Booking options that include yoga classes alone and yoga with discounted entrance to Eclipse are available. eclipsenordichotsprings.ca/yogaclasses

Wed Jul 5 & 12 Community

Kitchen 11:30 AM Victoria

Faulkner Women’s Centre Hot nutritious meals to-go, a free, low-barrier, program for women identifying individuals and children. Call 667-2693 for more info.

Wed Jul 5 & 12 AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin House https://bcyukonaa.org/meetings/ joy-of-living-group/

Wed Jul 5 & 12 Dads Matter

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

Wed Jul 5 & 12 Arka

Brotherhood: Men’s Circle 6:30PM A weekly, confidential, structured space where we support ourselves and each other to move beyond self-sabotaging behaviors and self-limiting beliefs, find our edge and grow beyond our comfort zones, and connect to our best selves. More info: mjvernon@gmail.com

335-2496

Wed Jul 5 Switch it Up – Stretch it Out – Slow Hiking Club Edition 7:00 PM Queer Yukon – The Cache Stretching and mindfulness in a body-positive, queer context! Snacks will be available. Bring a water bottle and comfortable footwear!

Wed Jul 5 & 12 Narcotics

Anonymous Meetings 7:00 PM

Inclusion Yukon

Wed Jul 5 & 12 Overeaters

Anonymous Meeting 7:30 PM

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

Wed Jul 5 & 12 Slow Flow

Resto 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery –Upstairs Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com

Wed Jul 5 & 12 The Science +

Practice of Breath + Movement for Health 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery – Upstairs Performance, Cognition (Neuroplasticity!) + Fun PreRegister by email wallymaltz@ mac.com

Thu Jul 6 & 13 Hatha Yoga 12:00 PM Grace Space Find alignment mental and physical during this hour of inspiring hatha yoga,. Register online. https://bit. ly/3kFowWQ

Thu Jul 6 & 13 Iyengar Yoga 12:00 PM Church of Northern Apostles Join the Elder Active along with instructor Richard Mueller, register online. https://bit. ly/3Zl6J9H

Thu Jul 6 & 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

Thu Jul 6 & 13 KDCC Walking with Our Sisters Sewing Group 5:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre.

Thu Jul 6 & 13 Vitality Yoga 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery – Upstairs Kundalini yoga cleanses and detoxifies the body, neutralizes stress, rewires natural pathways. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com

Thu Jul 6 & 13 Stretch + Breathe (Basic Pranayama)7:30 PM Alpine Bakery – Upstairs A slow paced class to stretch the body. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com

Thu Jul 6 & 13 Yoga wake up flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https://www. rootedtreemassage.com/bookonline

Fri Jul 7 & 14 Morning Yoga

Stretch 9:00 AM 7th Ray Studio Easing into the day with gentling warming up and stretching. All levels are welcome Register online.

Fri Jul 7 & 14 Men’s Support Group for Indigenous men 18 and over CYFN Council Of Yukon First Nations Family Preservation Services is hosting a Snaring & Trapping Workshop as part of its ongoing Support Group for Yukon First Nations and Indigenous men. Register now as space is limited!

Fri Jul 7 & 14 Community Kitchen 4:00 PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Hot nutritious meals to-go, a free, low-barrier, program for women identifying individuals and children. Call 667-2693 for more info.

Fri Jul 7 & 14 Slow Flow Resto –All Levels 5:30 PM Stretch, flow + restore – a great way to end the week for a better weekend. PreRegister by email wallymaltz@ mac.com.

Fri Jul 7 & 14 Narcotics

Anonymous Meetings 7:00 PM

Yukon Employees Union

Sun 9 & 16 Narcotics

Anonymous Meetings 7:00 PM

Inclusion Yukon

Mon Jul 10 & 17 Live And Online

Kundalini Yoga 8:00 AM Online

Kriya, mudra, and mantra awaken your body and focus the mind. We will follow one sequence until you are able to find yourself in the flow, before moving on

Mon Jul 10 & 17 Yoga, A Well-Rounded Practice 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery - Upstairs

Introduction to yoga with Erica.

Mon Jul 10 & 17 AA; “Life

Ahead” (O,A) 7:0o PM Christ

Church Cathedral

Mon Jul 10 & 17 AA New

Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral

Tue Jul 11 & 18 Yoga with Barbara – All Levels 10:00 AM Whitehorse United Church All welcome, or register: Call/text 335-1996 or email bfraingower@ gamil.com

Tue Jul 11 & 18 The Prenatal

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

Tue Jul 11 & 18 Sewing Circle

1:00 PM Champagne and Aishihik

First Nations CAFN Sewing Circle is every Tuesday. A gathering space available to work on your projects. Refreshments and snacks will be served.

Tue Jul 11 & 18 Men’s Community Group 5:30 PM Mountainview Church We start with a meal and fellowship, then work through a biblical study, and take time to pray for one another, and for shared requests.

Tue Jul 11 & 18 TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) 8:00 PM 100 25 Firth Rd Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight? Join us! Every Wednesday morning. Call or text 867-334-1725 for more details

Tue Jul 11 & 18 Yoga by Amber 7:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A yoga class that is for all levels and abilities, register online.

Tue Jul 11 & 18 Yoga for Runners 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery – Upstairs Movement and asanas to strengthen, and all over body stretch to keep your muscles and joints supple to help prevent injury. Pre-Register by email wallymaltz@mac.com

Tue Jul 11 & 18 AA UglyDuckling Group (C/M, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral New members always welcome, this is a non smoking group.

Clayton’s CAR CARE Tips

BATTERY

Batteries store energy that is needed to start your vehicle, there are a few things to remember about batteries. Regular maintenance #1 is making sure the battery is secured properly so it doesn’t vibrate, keeping connections clean and tight at the terminal, with loose connections you may run into problems like vehicles won’t start, alternator not charging properly and could cause battery and alternator failure. Making sure your battery is ready for the colder weather we see in the Yukon like adding a battery pad or battery blanket to keep it warm when the vehicle is not in use; by keeping the battery warm in colder weather you will get the most power out of the battery on start up. Here is a side tip: if you don’t drive your vehicle on a regular basis and are experiencing battery problems, you could ask you local mechanic to install a low amp battery maintainer; this will keep your battery fully charged even when the vehicle is parked for a long time.

TODDLER ‘ON A ROLL’

Toddler + Wheels = A Whole Lotta Fun!

What is more intimidating than a three-yearold?

The answer is easy: A toddler on wheels. Yep, definitely more intimidating—but a heck of a lot of fun, too.

Just strap some wheels to that little one’s feet and, suddenly, they become the ultimate challenge of those parental skills that you have been desperately trying to master in the last couple of years.

You thought you needed to be fast before? Just wait until their little feet roll forward and they fly backwards with a laugh. Thank heaven for helmets and elbow pads! You know they’re going to come in handy for the inevitable moment when you aren’t right there to grab their hands and keep them upright.

The idea of letting our toddler learn to roller skate was one that my husband and I both jumped at as we both thought ahead to how much fun it was going to be to go out as a family, in the summer months. And, given that our boy has an endless supply of energy, any activity that he can get excited about is a no-brainer in our books.

It also helped that a few friends of ours play roller derby and were planning on hosting a big public skate in town. That only helped provide incentive to help get our son as much practice as possible so he’d be able to best enjoy himself.

We decided to get him some roller skates, with my husband deciding to get a pair for himself as well. However, what really surprised me was just how challenging it was (and still is) to find roller skates, in Whitehorse, for little kids (heck, even for adults). It was because of this that we ended up settling on a pair of rollerblades, instead—and, so far, it’s been going pretty well. Very slow, but pretty good.

He wants to use them. He’s excited to get them on. And even though we are still on the grass, working on skills like balance and moving his feet forward in a glide, rather than in steps, I see a little more progress each time he tries.

But, boy was I worried when we finally decided to take him to the roller-skating event at the curling

definitely a wise decision on our part, as we were all pleasantly surprised by just how quickly he

decided to forgo my usual summer sandals … That would’ve hurt!).

It took some time.

It took patience on both our parts and opportunities to try out best methods of holding his little hands, in the best way that provided stability but also allowed him to have more control over when and how he moved.

I learned not to pull him and, instead, to let him guide the pace. And soon enough, after two or three (or four) times around the rink, my husband and I were pleased to see him finally start to push off with his left foot. And once he realized what that did, there was no stopping him. Around and around we went— slowly, but with more and more confidence at each turn.

It also helped that the place had a snack bar, which allowed for a couple of much-deserved congratulatory treats for a job well done.

rink, a few weeks ago. It was going to be one of the first times he really got to give the sport a try, in a setting that wasn’t our front yard and sidewalk. And while we prepared ourselves for all possible outcomes, in terms of his enjoyment level, I really wasn’t sure what to expect from the experience.

We ended up deciding to rent him a pair of roller skates at the event, thinking that the two-bytwo wheels might help him gain a little more confidence and provide a little more stability. This was

started to get the hang of it.

Of course, it started a little shaky, and I could feel the sweat pouring down my forehead as I struggled to find the best way to hold him upright when we first stood him up. It remained clear that he is still too young to really understand bodily instruction, and even as a friend (who’s a pro at the sport) graciously attempted to provide some guidance, with getting him to bend his knees, my little buddy still preferred to slide both feet forward at the same time, leading to him swinging backwards and to my feet getting rolled over. Luckily, I chose to wear pretty sturdy shoes that evening (I had

He was thrilled with this activity, and I’m so glad we tried it. Not only did it help provide a new way for him to burn off some steam, but it was also hard not to swoon over just how cute he was, all decked out in his blading gear. I do hope that he continues to be able to work on this skill with the rollerblades he has. I’m sure, with time, things will get easier with the in-line skates. But, in the meantime, I am certainly going to keep a lookout for roller skates, if I ever see them in town. They were just too much fun to not try and track some down. Heck, maybe I’ll get some for myself, too. ■

Ready to go

PHOTOS: Elsie Jordan

Elsie Jordan made the Yukon her home in 2014. She has a passion for storytelling, with a focus on family (mis)adventures featuring a unique Yukon feel to them.

Freelance with Elsie Jordan His gear

Grinning and blading

COMMUNITY EVENTS WHITEHORSE EVENTS

ART SHOWS

Until Jul 14 Zero Waste Yukon Artist in Residence: Nicole Bauberger Raven Recycling Join Nicole to create credit-card sized collages using scraps of food packaging plastic and packing tape.

Until July 31 Art by Niki Parry Baked Cafe New collections displayed there my Yukon lakes collection and my Cabins collection.

Until Aug 25 The Forgetting by Suzanne Paleczny 5:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Gallery Whitehorse based artist, Suzanne Paleczny navigates the impacts of her parents’ dementia, she explores the fluid nature of memory, and the importance of memory in the making of the self through the construction of a personal narrative. https://shorturl.at/yFSZ7

Until Aug 25 The Nahanni by Neil Graham 5:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Gallery A Whitehorse-based painter, takes us on a voyage along the magnificent Nahanni River with dynamic paintings that capture one of North America’s most breathtaking wild rivers. https://shorturl.at/houLO

Mon Jul 3 – 7 Arts in the Park: EcoArt Sculptures with Ava P Christl! Lepage Park

Fri Jul 14 Created at the Canyon 1:00 PM Miles A two-day outdoors art event celebrating artistic perspectives on nature and history in the Yukon.

Sat Jul 15 Created at the Canyon 10:00 AM Miles Original art on the trails, inspired by the natural and cultural history of Kwanlin/Miles Canyon & Canyon City!

LIVE MUSIC

Wed Jul 5 & 12 Whitewater

Wednesday Night Jam 7:00 PM The Local Bar An open mic kinda show and all you have to do is bring in your instrument, find Jack and/or Peggy and we’ll set you up! No need to be shy.

Wed Jul 5 & 12 Karaoke 7:00 PM

Lefty’s Well

Wed Jul 5 Moonfruits and Steve Slade Lefty’s Well 8:00 PM A mix of jazz, country, blues and folk. Cover charge at the door. https://shorturl.at/ hqrA9

Thu Jul 6 Arts in the Park: Cafe de Voix 12:00 PM Lepage Park

Thu Jul 6 Music at the Market: FAK

Opening for Brigitte Jardins & friends Shipyards Park 5:00 PM Join us for free live music, warm local food, fresh produce, local artisan products and more! Supported by: arts in the park yukon

Thu Jul 6 & 13 Live Music

Thursdays 7:00 PM 98 Hotel

Thu Jul 6 & 13 Ginger Jam 7:00 PM Lefty’s Wel

Thu Jul 6 & 13 Live DJs - Thursday Throwdown 9:00 PM The Local Bar.

Fri Jul 7 Arts in the Park: Tumbleweed 12:00 PM Lepage Park

Fri Jul 7 Afro-Latin Dance Night at the Boiler Room 7:00 PM Boiler Room Lounge Dance party at the Boiler Room - great dance floor, sound system, sitting space, food, and bar. FREE Cha-Cha class at the start.

Fri Jul 7 Let’s Bring Sexy Back The Local Bar 9:00 PM A jam packed night of dancing and good vibes featuring local DJ’s Alpen Flow, Mega Krahn, PurpleTeeth, RedEye. Cover charge at the door.

Sat Jul 8 Sarah Jane Scouten & Brigitte Jardin Leftys Well 8:00 PM Scotland-based, West Coast girl Sarah Jane Scouten joins artiste bilangue Brigitte Jardin for an all honking, all tonking concert. Tickets online in advance. https://tinyurl. com/5ywp8fz4

Mon Jul 10 & 17 Live Music

Mondays at Whiskey Jacks

7:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Patrick Jacobson at Whiskey Jack’s every Monday with a weekly “feature performer” for the last set. whiskeyjacks.ca/

Mon Jul 10 & 17 Open Mic Night with Patrick Jacobson 7:00 PM Best Western Gold Pan Saloon Performers are encouraged to bring their own instrument and mic. All are welcome. No cover.

Mon Jul 10 & 17 Industry Night

Lefty’s Well 8:00 PM Industry discount, music, hot dogs, games, fun all night long!

Fri Jul 14 Pink Wheeler, Megadeaf & Abscess of the Dog 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well Cover charge at the door – a night of heavy thrash metal!

GENERAL EVENTS

Until July 13 Asteroid City Plays Nightly Yukon Theatre The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.

Until Jul 20 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Nightly Yukon Theatre The Autobots and introduce a whole new faction of Transformers - the Maximals - to join them as allies in the existing battle for earth. https:// rb.gy/67q7s

Until Jul 27 Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Pt 1 Nightly Yukon Theatre Ethan Hunt and his IMF team must track down a dangerous weapon before it falls into the wrong hands. https://rb.gy/7dx7m

Wed Jul 5 Adäka Cultural Festival Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre 2023 festival will celebrate the unity of the Northern Dene Nations and Yukon First Nations as they come together to honour their cultures through art, music, stories, language, history, and more. https://adakafestival.ca/festival

Wed Jul 5 & 12 Anglican Holy Communion – Whitehorse 12:10 PM Christ the Church Cathedral The Book of Common Prayer, 2nd Wednesday of the month

Wed Jul 5 & 12 Texas Hold’ Em 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For signed in members and guests. Bragging rights!

Wed Jul 5 & 12 Weekly Cruise with Klondike Cruisers A&W Restaurant 6:30 PM Come and join us for our weekly cruise in at the Dairy Queen. If it’s got wheels, we’re interested in seeing it!

Wed Jul 5 L’art du fléché avec l’artiste Métis Faye Chamberlain Association franco-yukonnaise (AFY) 6:30 PM Dans le cadre de sa série d’événements du Yukon 125 présentés par La Société d’histoire du Yukon. Centre communautaire de l’AFY

Thu Jul 6 & 13 Public Speaking Training - Toastmasters 12:00 PM Northwestel Building Guests are always welcome. There are many roles to learn at Toastmasters. Practice 2 minute table topics to help you with presentations and speaking in front of people.

Thu Jul 6 & 13 Anglican Thursday at the Cathedral 12:10 PM Christ the Church Cathedral Bring a lunch (Book of Alternative Services)

Thu Jul 6 Fireweed Community Market 3:00 PM Shipyards Park

Experience this market throughout the summer with family and friends in the open air along the beautiful Yukon River. Be carried away by the wonderful aromas, delicious fresh foods, and unique artisans from our approximately 45 weekly vendors.

https://bit.ly/3ZQkTQc

Thu Jul 6 Maker MeetupsCommunity Build Night Yukonstruct Makespace 5:00 PM For Yukonstruct members only, help build a new paint booth by framing, drywall, electrical, ducting, painting, and creative problem-solving. Pizza is provided!

https://bit.ly/3V4nULR

Thu Jul 6 & 13 Prayer 7:00 PM Mountainview Church We take some time to connect with one another to praise God and pray for our church, our leadership, our city, and anything else in our heart

Thu Jul 6 Fiction Film Collective

Premiere 8:00 PM Yukon Theatre 4 Short Films, 22 Crew, 35 Cast. The Fiction Film Collective presents its first round of Yukon made films. https:// tinyurl.com/4mtdbnk5

Fri Jul 7 Heart to Home Christmas in July Old Fire Hall 10:00 AM Yukon and Atlin Artisans will have their locally made products for sale. Find the perfect gift or souvenir to commemorate the summer! https:// shorturl.at/hmqY3

Fri Jul 7 Pride Photo Shoot – Come be a part of our Photo! 11:00 AM Queer Yukon – The Cache What’s Up Yukon is doing a Pride edition, we’re hosting a photo shoot for the cover photo! Wear your pride outfits! Come in drag! Wear your best plaid! We’ll have free iced coffees

Sat Jul 8 & 15 Yukon Amateur Radio Association Coffee Discussion Group 8:45 AM A&W Restaurant Hams from outside the Yukon and those interested are welcome to join us in this casual event.

Sat Jul 8 & 15 YWITT Home Renos: Drywall, Patching & Painting 10:00 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Looking at that hole in the wall? Hoping to learn some insider tips about taping and painting? Come join us for an interactive workshop! https:// tinyurl.com/5n6wxp5b

Sat Jul 8 & 15 Cribbage - Members and Signed in Guests 2:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Masks are mandatory. Members must have a valid 2021 membership and they may sign in 2 guests MAX

Sun Jul 9 & 16 Mountainview

Church Sunday Service 9:30 AM Church In The Building 9:30 AM, 11AM or Church At Home 7 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM Mountainviewwhitehorse. ca/Watch

Sun Jul 9 & 16 Clothing Room

10:00 AM Whitehorse Church of the Nazarene Free of charge to anyone and everyone

Sun Jul 9 & 16 Heart to Home Christmas in July Old Fire Hall 10:00 AM Yukon and Atlin Artisans will have their locally made products for sale. Find the perfect gift or souvenir to commemorate the summer! https:// shorturl.at/hmqY3

Sun Jul 9 & 16 Whitehorse United Church Worship Service 10:30 AM a caring community of faith, based on a foundation of Biblical teaching and spiritual truth

Sun Jul 9 & 16 Secondhand Clothing

Bizarre 2:00 PM Whitehorse SeventhDay Adventist Church Clean clothes needed and donations accepted if in good condition. Please call before dropping clothes off and for more info 633-3463.

Sun Jul 9 & 16 Sunday Gatherings

3:00 PM The Northern Collective Church

Sun Jul 9 Author Reading: Eliza Robertson Whitehorse Public Library

4:00 PM Berton House Author-inResidence Eliza Robertson shares her experiences and insights on her new book I Got A Name: The Murder of Kystal Senyk

Mon Jul 10 & 17 Euchre - For Members and Signed in Guests

6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Euchre a trick-taking card game for four players, two on each team, As a member you

Mon Jul 10 & 17 Men’s Community Group Mountainview Church 5:30 PM We start with a meal and fellowship, then work through a biblical study, and take time to pray for one another, and for shared requests.

Tue Jul 10 & 17 Weekly Shuffleboard

Tournament 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For members and signed in guests. A double knockout style competition and games are limited to 6 ends or 15 minutes

Tue Jul 10 & 17 Chess Club 6:00 PM

Titan Gaming and Collectibles Love Chess? Want to learn? Looking for Competition? Join us!

Tue Jul 10 & 17 10 Card Crib 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 https://bit.ly/3oWjB5W

Thu Jul 13 Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Plays Nightly Yukon Theatre Archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary artefact that can change the course of history. https://shorturl. at/oJL07

Fri Jul 14 Heart to Home Christmas in July Old Fire Hall 10:00 AM Yukon and Atlin Artisans will have their locally made products for sale. Find the perfect gift or souvenir to commemorate the summer! https:// shorturl.at/hmqY3

Fri Jul 14 TGIF (Members & Signed in Guests) Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 6:00 PM Tickets available the week leading up to the TGIF.

Fri Jul 14 Bones of Crows 9:00 PM

Yukon Theatre A powerful indictment of the abuse of Indigenous peoples as well as a stirring story of resilience and resistance. https://rb.gy/u4xw6

Sat Jul 15 Solstice haiku discussion group 3:00 PM https://kjmunro1560. wordpress.com/

Mon Jul 17 Lotus Candle Holder – Intro to MIG Welding 5:30 PM

Yukonstruct Makespace 4-hour session you will create a Lotus Candle Holder. All the supplies to create one Lotus Flower will be provided. Register online https://rb.gy/69rdl

Mon Jul 17 Bones of Crows 8:45 PM

Yukon Theatre A powerful indictment of the abuse of Indigenous peoples as well as a stirring story of resilience and resistance. https://rb.gy/u4xw6

Tue Jul 18 New Member Orientation 5:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace We are hosting informative & mandatory new member orientations. This is a free but essential session for all new members. Register online.

Tue Jul 18 Bones of Crows 8:45 PM

Yukon Theatre A powerful indictment of the abuse of Indigenous peoples as well as a stirring story of resilience and resistance. https://rb.gy/u4xw6

KIDS & FAMILIES

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

Mondays Drop-In 9:00 AM Polarettes

Gymnastics Gym Open to all ages –Children, youth, and teens must be accompanied by an adult.

Mondays Whitehorse Go Club 6:00 PM A&W

Tuesdays Story Time at WPL Whitehorse Public Library 10:30 AM Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and outside play! A free drop-in program for children ages 0-5 and caregivers

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

Thursdays Until June 8 Drop-in Pathfinder Roleplaying Game for Teens 3:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Open to ages 11-17 to our free drop-in Pathfinder Roleplaying Game program! No experience necessary, supplies and snacks provided.

Thursdays Summer Program at WPL Whitehorse Public Library 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library invites kids ages 6-12 to have fun exploring a new topic every week. No registration required. All are welcome!

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.

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

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

Saturdays Drop-In 3:00 PM Polarettes Gymnastics Club enjoy the gym as a giant indoor play space. A great place to practise skills or just play and explore! Open gym is for members only.

Wed Jul 5 Battle of the Bands 2023 7:00 PM BYTE - Empowering Youth Society & Music Yukon host Battle of the Bands as the finale showcase of the 2023 Arts in the Park series. https://www.yukonyouth.com/bands/

Mon Jul 10 Knee-High Nature - Horns and Antlers 10:30 AM Pumphouse at Middle McIntyre Creek Spend time outdoors exploring the natural world with your toddlers* (ages four and under). programs will introduce little ones to plants, animals and their habitats. https://shorturl.at/ juLW9

Mon Jul 17 Knee-High NatureBuzzing Bugs Pumphouse at Middle McIntyre Creek 10:30 AM Spend time outdoors exploring the natural world with your toddlers* (ages four and under). programs will introduce little ones to plants, animals and their habitats. https://shorturl.at/acgzR

ONLINE EVENTS

Wednesdays Live And Online Kundalini Yoga 8:00 AM Online Kriya, mudra, and mantra awaken your body and focus the mind. We will follow one sequence until you are able to find yourself in the flow, before moving on. 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.

Wednesdays 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.

Fridays 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 Fridays AA Yukon Unity Group 1:30 PM Online For Zoom Room address Contact 334-7693

Saturdays AA Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM Online For Zoom Room address call 334-7693.you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https://www. rootedtreemassage.com/book-online

Mondays Yoga Wake up Flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help Tuesdays Restorative Online Healing Circles 7:30 PM Online Check-in, Q&A, connect and feel the results. No experience necessary. Register online, or call 335-0078 or email alison@alisonzeidler.com for more info.

Tuesdays Mental Health Awareness and Support Online it is essential that people build capacity to support those with mental health concerns. https://bit.ly/3GTz6T5 https:// us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZIpdmvrTwpHNUG1Hqq

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A YUKONER IS BORN!

The last weeks of pregnancy may seem like the slowest weeks of your life

Each day, with every little movement or twinge, you wonder if that is the signal that you are going into labour and your pregnancy will be over! Once my guy dropped down from under my rib cage, I was able to breathe again and finally get some more activity in … even if it was only 10-minute walks.

As I approached the 39-week mark for a possible elective induction, I was still working towards how I could get this guy out without medical intervention. So I did everything, whether it was uncomfortable or not. I tried every suggested “remedy”—by midwives, nurses, mothers and doctors—to get this baby out (but to no avail!).

Finally, I hit 39 weeks and called the maternity ward, but they were too busy and could not take an elective induction. The overwhelming and distraught feelings that I had managed in order to mentally and physically get myself to the 39-week mark, when I expected my baby out, were expunged.

So I had to wait and hope for the next day.

On Thursday, April 20, I was admitted to the hospital and was given the first of the many items used to induce labour. The first was put in, which kind of looked like a iPhone charger cable that was laced with a chemical to help “ripen your cervix,” to get the baby out, and by Friday I was still not dilated more than one centimetre (in case you didn’t know, you need to get to 10 centimetres).

On Friday I was given the next item, a cervix catheter that gets filled with water to try and mimic and push more onto your cervix. Nothing.

Saturday I was still at one centimetre, with no signs of labour in sight. I was now a priority for getting the baby out.

That’s when I got the drugs! An IV was inserted, with the drug pitocin, which was slowly increased. Pitocin basically mimics what my body should be doing to get the baby out, by releasing oxytocin, which causes contractions. Since I had already elected to have an epidural, it was suggested that it be given sooner, rather than when I was actually in labour. And the sound of not feeling anything was an immediate yes!

So I was given a needle and a catheter was put into my spine. Then, we waited.

As they increased the drugs and checked my cervix, within five hours I had dilated nine centimetres. I was given laughing gas because the pain was pretty awful when I was having a contraction.

(My husband now tells me I was hilarious, so if anyone wants to hear stories of me being utterly ridiculous while giving birth, just ask him.)

Meanwhile, the last annoying centimetre made it difficult because I couldn’t push until I was fully dilated. Eventually it was 9 p.m. on Saturday night (nine hours since the drugs had started working) when I was told to push … and push. And PUSH! I was told that I was doing amazingly well; yet, after two hours, I was told that nothing had changed. Baby wasn’t in distress, but nothing was progressing.

They offered to try to turn him around and do more things, and I was screaming for help to get this kid out. No joke … if you were in Whitehorse General Hospital on Saturday night, you would’ve heard me screaming bloody murder.

So, when the surgeon came in and offered me a C-section, I yelled “Yes!” I figured I would deal with the consequences for my body later, because I had to

get him out.

Unfortunately, there was already a surgery underway, so they had to wait until more staff arrived to do the C-section. At first it seemed bearable to wait, because I was told I no longer had to push. However, within 10 minutes the contractions were non-stop and every part of my body was in agony. I was writhing and screaming in agony.

Even as they wheeled me into the surgical room, I was screaming for the pain to stop. The anesthesiologist recommended I get a new cervical pain-management injection, rather than use the existing epidural, because I shouldn’t have been in that much pain after the epidural. Who knew that epidurals can fail? You would think the one thing that should be 100 per cent effective would be managing a giant baby coming out of your body. So, instead, I had to go through unstoppable contractions, in pain, while getting a needle in my spine. Oh, and doing this without moving. My poor nurse was trying to console me as I snotted

and cried on her chest. Nurses are incredible people!

However, once that injection went in, for the first time my body wasn’t in pain. It was such a relief. Tears were flowing down my face as they pinned me down and laid up the curtain around the surgical field.

Ryan came in at a time when things didn’t look as scary, but he said he could hear me in the other room. In what seemed like minutes, the surgeon said, “Wow, look at that head!”

Ryan stared at me and mouthed “I’m sorry.” Yes, Ryan has a rather large head now, but not when he was a baby. Then the surgeon yelled, “Oh my goodness, look at the size of him!” I heard Maverick’s first screams. “Congrats, you have a toddler!” Everyone laughed and started guessing that he must be over 10 pounds.

Maverick was cleaned up and brought to Ryan. At that point, I was almost asleep from exhaustion.

Then I woke up in the hospital room, with Ryan asleep next to me, hearing my new baby boy gurgling. I had a catheter in and still couldn’t move my legs, as a result of the drugs, so I had to call the nurse to bring my baby to me for the first time.

Then, at whatever early-morning hour on Sunday, April 23, I sat there looking at my little gollum, my ginger-haired baby whose head was 12 centimetres and who weighed nine pounds 12 ounces … and I thought, Holy moly, I’m your mum

I want to thank Dr. Bailey and my surgeon, Dr. Sumner, for making sure Maverick and I lived through the birth, and I especially want to thank my nurses, Jenn and Lianne, without whom I wouldn’t’ve made it … without their spectacular care for my family. ■

Kylie and Maverick back home

PHOTOS: Kylie Campbell-Clarke

Aussie Girl columnist Kylie Campbell-Clarke is an Australian writer and photographer living in the Yukon. She adventures in the Yukon with her Canadian husband and her two Yukon dogs, Phil and Charlie, and cat Howie.

Meet KoKo!

The Best Things

are…

She’s a 2.5-year-old Husky x Pointer.

KoKo is a smart girl, she listens to commands well and is trained using a beep collar. She is a very highenergy dog, so having a family that likes to stay really active would be great.

She’s a sweet girl, she gets along with other dogs, with the proper introduction, and seems okay with kids. We’re unsure about how she does with cats.

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

Note: Please submit only 1 application, noting your first choice.

My Boy Max!

Submitted by: Erin McIntyre

Join a Canada’s Parks Day event!

Thursday, July 13 to Saturday, July 15

Whitehorse – Kwänlin (Miles Canyon)Daily FREE guided hikes to Canyon City

10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (Friday 2 p.m. only) | Miles Canyon Bridge

Hosted by: Yukon Conservation Society, 867-668-5678

Thursday, July 13

Whitehorse – Shipyards Park - Parks Day booth at the Fireweed Market

3 - 7 p.m. | Shipyards Park

Learn about Yukon parks and conservation initiatives. Draw prizes!

Hosted by: CPAWS Yukon

Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15

Whitehorse – Kwänlin (Miles Canyon)Created in the Canyon

Friday: 1 - 7 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

This art-in-nature event celebrates local artists’ perspectives on the environment, using eco-friendly, naturally derived, biodegradable, or salvaged materials

Hosted by: Yukon Conservation Society, 867-668-5678

Saturday, July 15 (Parks Day)

Tuktoyaktuk – Pingo Canadian Landmark - BBQ, cake, and activities

1 - 4 p.m. | Pingo Canadian Landmark

Hosted by: Parks Canada, 867-777-8800

Tombstone Territorial Park – Alpine guided hike, BBQ & live music

10 a.m. | Alpine guided hike. Bring sturdy shoes, water, a lunch and clothes for the weather.

Sign up for the hike at the Interpretive Centre, tombstonecentre@gmail.com or 778-650-2905.

5:30 p.m. | BBQ and potluck at the Interpretive Centre

7 p.m. | Live music with Logan McKillop

Hosted by: Yukon Parks

Dawson City – Klondike National Historic Sites - Free tours 10 and 11 a.m., 12, 1, 2, and 3 p.m. | Dredge No. 4.

Pre-register at the Visitor Information Centre on Front Street.

Hosted by Parks Canada, 1-833-507-0980 (toll free)

Saturday, July 15 (cont.)

Fort Selkirk Historic Site – Open house Call 867-667-5386 to reserve a spot on the boat from Pelly Farm.

Hosted by: Selkirk First Nation and Government of Yukon

Kluane National Park and Reserve –Free guided hike

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Sheep Creek Trail

Join Parks Canada Heritage Presenters and learn about the natural and cultural history of the Thechàl Dhâl’ region. Meet at the Ä’äy Chù West parking lot. Bring snacks, water, and comfortable footwear.

Hosted by: Parks Canada, 867-634-7207

Photo: Tombstone/Ddhäl Ch’èl Ch’a Nän Territorial Park (Sara Nielsen)

EVERY STUDENT, EVERY DAY 2023-2024 Student Attendance Project Awards

A total of $350,000 in direct financial support has been awarded to 36 projects across the Yukon to help increase student attendance through the Victoria Gold Yukon Student Encouragement Society’s Every Student, Every Day fund.

The successful projects were designed and submitted by Yukon schools, school councils, Yukon First Nations and community organizations to help remove barriers, increase student engagement in learning and promote a greater sense of belonging in the territory’s school communities. The 36 projects were determined by a selection committee made up of Yukon Education sta and Every Student, Every Day representatives and will be implemented in the 2023-2024 academic year.

Since its establishment in 2012, Every Student, Every Day has directly supported more than 200 local student attendance projects with over $1.85 million raised primarily from Yukon businesses and individual donations. This year Every Student, Every Day increased its funding to $280,000 and the Government of Yukon contributed $70,000 in addition to in-kind administrative support.

“This year’s Every Student, Every Day funding disbursement is the largest ever and goes a long way to help communities address student attendance challenges in our classrooms,” says Society President Tara Christie.

For descriptions of the successful student attendance projects, please visit everystudenteveryday.ca/ projects-2. Yukoners can also mark their calendars for Every Student, Every Day’s Annual Fundraising Gala on Saturday, September 23 in Whitehorse.

Every Student, Every Day Project Awards for 2023-2024 School Year:

Aurora Virtual School –Whitehorse $8,300

BCG Yukon –Haines Junction $10,000

CSSC Mercier –Whitehorse $10,000

Dawson City Arts Society –Dawson City  $2,000

Del Van Gorder School –Faro (2) $5,300 + $9100

Ecole Whitehorse Elementary School –Whitehorse $5,035

Eliza Van Bibber School –Pelly Crossing $5,900

FH Collins –Whitehorse (2) $5,600 + $9270

Gadzoosdaa Student Residence –Yukon $10,000

Golden Horn Elementary School –Whitehorse $6,000

Golden Horn Elementary School Council –Whitehorse $12,000

Grey Mountain Primary School –Whitehorse (2) $2,000 + $10,000

Hidden Valley School –Whitehorse $10,000

Individual Learning Centre –Whitehorse (3) $3,000 + $3000 + $4200

Industrial Arts and Technology Society of Yukon –Dawson City $1,000

Jack Hulland Elementary School –Whitehorse (2) $20,000 + $15,000

Johnson Elementary –Watson Lake $20,000

Khatinas.axh Community School –Teslin $25,000

LDAY Centre for Learning –Yukon  $10,000

Porter Creek Secondary School –Whitehorse $15,000

Porter Creek Secondary School Council –Whitehorse  $9,250

Robert Service School –Dawson City  $15,000

Selkirk Elementary School –Whitehorse $7,636

St. Elias Community School –Haines Junction $19,000

St. Francis of Assisi –Whitehorse (2) $1,500 + $10,000

Takhini Elementary School –Whitehorse $15,000

Tantalus Community School –Carmacks $24,904

Teen Parent Centre –Whitehorse (2) $5,000 + $6,000

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

The Eagle Gold Mine is situated within Victoria Gold’s 100 per cent-owned Dublin Gulch Property located approximately 375 kilometres north of Whitehorse and 85 kilometres north, northeast of the Village of Mayo, within the traditional territory of 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.