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YEARS STRONG
Yukon radio station CHON-FM is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a concert in Shipyards Park on September 21
Itransmission and satellite distribution facilities in Whitehorse, and 27 rebroadcast sites around the Yukon, northern BC and NWT. These rebroadcast sites consist of satellite ground stations, satellite receivers, decoders, transmitters and towers with antennas.
of the culture of the north, running regular segments such as Cool Country Morning, Indigenous Connections, Rock the Talk with the Grand Chief and many others, while also reporting on relevant news and current affairs.
Run by a small but dedicated team, with a management department of only three people and a board of three directors, plus a handful of reporters and show hosts, CHON-FM is a pillar
CHON-FM will be celebrating its history and honouring its legacy and all those who have contributed to its 40 strong years with an all-day outdoor concert on September 21 in Shipyards Park. Many locally known acts will grace the stage, with the event running all the way from 1 until 9 pm. While more details are yet to be revealed and there may even be some surprises on the day, it is sure to be a fun-filled time for lovers of music, arts and community. Some CHONFM alumni will be participating in the event, highlighting the importance of all past contributions over these four decades.
Joanne Henry and Earl Darbyshire were two of the original staff at CHON-FM 40 years ago and boast nearly 40 years of service between them. Henry was the Director of Radio and Darbyshire is known for his humorous radio show ‘Earls Pearls’
t was January of 1984 when the Canadian Radiotelevision and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved an application to obtain a license for an English and native-language FM radio station in Whitehorse, according to CHON-FM’s website. The license was slated to expire three odd years later in September of 1987, but this meant the Commission could consider renewing the license along with other regional FM radio stations. From here, CHON-FM was born. 40 years on, CHON-FM is still going strong as the Yukon’s only First Nation-dedicated broadcaster. Its satellite-delivered radio network broadcasts on 98.1 FM in Whitehorse, and 90.5 FM in most other Yukon communities, as well as parts of Northern BC and Western NWT. The station also streams live online all day every day.
As per the station’s website, CHON-FM is owned and operated by Northern Native Broadcasting Yukon (NNBY), is a not-forprofit society with a mandate to “to protect, encourage, enhance and perpetuate the language and culture of Yukon First Nations people on a local, national and international level.”
The CHON-FM radio network has a studio with production,
According to the event advertising, “The CHON-FM 40th Anniversary Concert will celebrate the past and future of Indigenous radio in the north. Headliners include The C-Weed Band and Boogey The Beat. And Yukon favourites including Dena Zagi, Yukon Jack, Henry Nukon, and Benchuck (Ben Charlie). CHONalumni, especially those who built it from the ground up 40 years ago will be honoured.”
To learn more about the history of CHON-FM, its current programming and to find more details about the 40th anniversary celebration concert and purchase tickets, visit https://www.chonfm.com n
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THE BOOKSHELF
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THE ANSWERS TO THIS MYSTERY ARE LOST IN FAMILY HISTORY
by Rick Mofina
It’s ironic that the leader of the task force assigned to investigate the disappearance of Jennifer Griffin keeps reminding the key detectives on the team not to get tunnel vision on this case. They nod and then carry right on, bending every bit of evidence to fit their preconceptions.
Jennifer vanished one night after attending her book club meeting, located about a ten-minute drive from her and Greg’s home. She would normally have been home shortly after 10:30, so Greg wasn’t expecting her to be there
when he got back from his construction site and a bar visit with his crew about an hour earlier.
Greg woke up in the middle of the night and–panicking–set out to look for her. He phoned the woman who hosted the club that night and then retraced the route, several times, in case of an accident.
Along the way he hit an unflagged traffic cone and scraped his hands, as well as getting a bit dirty, getting it unstuck from under his truck. Some four hours later he called 911 and reported Jen missing.
From the very first police interview, those hands shape the official reaction, in line with the assumption that domestic violence is usually the husband’s fault. Lacking any solid evidence, the detectives carry on as if Greg is the obvious answer to every question: confiscate all the home’s devices; search the home; make it clear that all their actions are “simple matters of routine” and if he should object to anything it would be a sign of guilt.
Their investigation goes so far as interviewing 8-year-old Jake and accepting all his misunderstandings and panicky statements as absolute evidence.
It’s several chapters before we learn that Jen has been taken to
an unknown place by an unknown person, for reasons that he indicates will eventually become clear to her “when she is ready”.
This basic story is only one of several things going on in this book, and not all of them are connected. There are the actions of the creepy TV repairman who seems to have been casing homes and doing suggestive things around the women who live in them.
There’s the case of the highflying school board trustee who sees himself as God’s gift to all women, and whom Greg’s sister thinks has been coming onto Jen.
Jen has met both of these men, and has issues with one of them, but the actual answer to her abduction is buried in a troubled family history that she has tried hard to forget.
We spend lots of time in Greg’s feverish mind, agonizing over her absence, but also feeling guilty over the dalliance he had been tempted to have with an attractive business associate. During the last couple of months, Jen had been increasingly depressed and distant, and Brooke had been a distraction for him; a temptation he had pondered, but not acted on.
More than a month later, there is a hit and run accident in a nearby city and there’s a mangled
body that appears to be Jen’s. Then there is a funeral. In all this time there has been nothing definitive to pin on Greg, but the suspicion continues.
We know better. We keep having visits to the unknown place where she is a prisoner, but there’s a lot left to unwrap before we finally get to know just what is going on. There are many surprises before the final revelations, but the ending is satisfactory.
Rick Mofina, who lives in Ottawa, is a USA Today bestselling author of more than thirty crime fiction thrillers that have been published in nearly thirty countries. A former journalist, he has interviewed murderers on death row, flown over Los Angeles with the LAPD, and patrolled with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police near the Arctic. He has also reported from the Caribbean, Africa, Kuwait, and Qatar
He is a two-time winner of the Crime Writers of Canada Award of Excellence (the Ellis Award), a Barry Award winner, and a multiple finalist for the International Thriller Writers Thriller Award and the Shamus Award, presented by the Private Eye Writers of America. Library Journal calls him “one of the best thriller writers in the business.” n
A MODERN DAY KLONDIKE KATE
Rita Smith was born and raised in the Yukon and started her career working on
out of
school. She is currently the service manager at a busy heavy
she operates her horse farm Goldsmith Morgans. She can also be
for her family, her dogs and planning her next adventure.
RED RIDGE RODEO
Sometimes you just have to “pin it” and see what happens
The Wheaton River Valley has always been a favourite playground of mine. Whether it’s on foot, in a vehicle, on a dirtbike or horseback, there is adventure around every corner. I have made many memories back in that beautiful valley. This particular adventure almost had an ugly ending, multiple times.
The Wheaton River Valley is a place where you open the secret door to your own fantasy land.
The subdivision Road hosts few residents, and very quickly you are immersed in Folklore-typebeauty, shimmering creeks, dense forest and statuesque mountains that block out the sun. Being rich with mining history, there are trails here littered like an ant hill. If you are lucky to get past some slashed tires, very large grizzlies, monsoon weather, rock slides or avalanches, you will find yourself in a third dimension atop a castle above the clouds where the world robs a bit of your breath away.
The First time I made it to “Heaven” was before cell phones existed, but there are a few faded Kodak prints growing old in my photo album. That gauntlet of a rocky goat trail is now blanketed over with 30-feet of boulders. Needless to say, one does not venture here without being prepared.
following years. Little did I know that many of those adventures would teach me most of my mechanical knowledge and most of that I learned 20 to 40 kilometres back in the bush with eight, 10 and 12 millimetre wrenches and a pair of needle-nose pliers. A teardown of the engine and rebuild saw me back on the trails pretty quick, along with some custommade black flames that I had cut out and applied myself for extra speediness.
My posse of dirt bikers and I headed up the Wheaton Valley that day, and decided to bank a right, up the Red Ridge Trail. Red Ridge, although absolutely picturesque and beautiful with its red shale rock, is also very risky with its billy goat trails and steep drop offs.
I was making my way up the side of the mountain on the main trail, when I heard a loud bang and I went to downshift and there was nothing there to shift my bike anymore. I pulled the clutch in and stopped the bike to assess the situation. Much to my dismay, it seemed a rock had come up and cracked the foot shifter clean off at the transmission, and now I was permanently stuck in third gear. My posse caught up with me once they realized I was missing, I bomb-started the bike back down the mountain and we made our way back to town.
chances on a work night and head back up the mountain to go get my shifter lever. For some unexplained reason, I could not find any of my friends that wanted to go on this incredible mission with me. Looking back through these more experienced eyes, I shake my head and laugh. Life is hard, but it is much worse when you are stubborn. Even harder still when you are stubborn, cheap and can’t say “no” to an adventure.
I still had my bike loaded in my truck from the weekend, So I headed back to the Wheaton River Valley. Of course the bike was cold now so it was going to be impossible to bomb-start in third gear. With the assistance of some local friends sporting a cowboy hat with a gunshot hole through the brim, a missing tooth and a ‘79 F250, we got a rope wrapped around my handlebars and after a few wipe outs down the Annie Lake Road, we were able to tow my bike to the point it started and off I went for the evening.
Many of my good friends will recall my notorious 1989 Kawasaki KDX 200. I was so proud of that purchase as it was my largest dirt bike to date. I saved every penny, and I did not care that it used more oil than it did fuel. I frollicked home with my new purchase, thinking of all the new adventures that lay ahead in the
A quick call to Listers Motorsports to order parts made me realize that I had left an $80 shifter lever on the side of the mountain. Back when I was 18, that was a lot of money and even though I had three part-time jobs, I was as cheap as they come. In the present day, with the price of fuel one has to consider how long the trip is and do a cost comparison. Back then at $.80 a liter for fuel was not really even taken into much consideration.
I decided I would take my
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The dirtbike ride there was pretty uneventful despite having to pin the throttle through a few water holes, mud bogs, steep drop offs and hairpin corners. Half an hour later I arrived at the base of the Red Ridge Trail and dumped my clutch to turn the bike off. As soon as I pulled my helmet off, goosebumps blanketed my body as I observed and heard a noisy ruckus in the tall willows 30-feet from me. I obviously had disrupted some very large grunting animal, whether bear or moose, off through the tall trees up the side of the mountain. I never did get to see what it was, but by the looks of the swaying 12-foot willow tops, it was incredibly large and It was then at that moment, I realized how small, insignificant and stupid I was.
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I knew I only had a matter of time before my bike would cool down and I wouldn’t be able to bomb start it again, and I was already starting to lose daylight. I had no time to worry about the monster in the bushes not far away, so I started running up the Red Ridge trail as fast as my little short legs would carry me. I was hoping memory would serve me well while looking for the grey, steel shifter lever amongst all of the grey rock.
A half hour later, panic was starting to set in a bit as I was losing more daylight and realizing my bike may not start once I get back down the mountain and I will be stuck in the middle of the Wheaton River Valley at night, completely by myself as a type one diabetic. We did not have cell phones to rely on back then, and not like it would have worked anyway being enveloped with a world of tall mountains.
My eyes, still frantically scanning through the rock and my heart-rate escalating, I realized this may be a failed mission. It was then that a silhouette of a manmade object hit the corner of my eye. I launched to the ground and grabbed my reward and the feeling of satisfaction and alleviation swept over my body. The sun was just dipping below the mountain tops as I stood on the edge of the mountain holding my found shifter high in the sky followed by the loudest “yeah baby!” that echoed through the valley. My God did I feel accomplished.
I raced down that mountain side, desperate to get my bike going before it cooled off. It was dark enough that I could just make out the trail in front of me. I wasn’t too concerned as I had a light on the front of my bike for the ride home. I slid to a halt beside the green dirt bike, pulled in the clutch and started running as fast as I could. My Kawasaki was about 220 pounds and I was about 160 pounds but I was strong as an ox back then. “Please start, please start, PLEASE START!” As I popped the clutch I let out a huge gasp of air as I heard my bike fire up and I held on for dear life as I pinned the throttle and hoisted my leg over. My moment of gratefulness ended quickly once I found out my headlight wasn’t working, and now I was pinned in third gear going through a gauntlet of water hazards, steep hills and overhanging trees in complete darkness. Not even the moon came out to
aid me in my kamikaze mission, and all that was guiding me was a few lighter shades of dirt on the trail and some varying hues of grey rock.
For the next few kilometers, my heart was pounding in my chest as I had narrow miss after narrow miss along the trail. The water hazards were my biggest concern as you had to be able to see great detail to get through them especially with the steep banks on either side of the creek.
I managed to “ragdoll” it through those as well, getting tossed this way and that.
My breathing started to slow down as I was approaching the last kilometre of trail before I reached my truck. The forest started to open up a bit on even ground and that’s when the shock hit me that
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I was surrounded by a number of panicked-looking, glistening eyes in the night.
It seemed I had ridden right into a herd of escaped horses and I could not make out the bodies or how close I had come, just little hints of shiny eyes flying in every direction. I managed to not run into any of them or get kicked off my bike, despite seeing how close some of those eyes I got to.
A few minutes later I finally reached my destination, loaded up my dirtbike in the back of my trusty Chevy pick up and headed back home down the winding Annie Lake Road whilst shaking my head and laughing at myself. No one was going to believe me and you just can’t make this stuff up. But the point of the story is
I accomplished finding my shifter lever.
I was born in 1982 and we were the last generation that didn’t have cell phones. They just started coming out when I was in my early 20s and they were the size of a satellite phone. There was no back up for any of us. No one to call, no googling to be had. Just fumbling throughout life getting into predicaments and using our heads and adapting to get out of a situation. A disconnect from the world and nothing but adventure at our fingertips. A few small photo albums make up your youthful memories if you were lucky to have a camera and a few rolls of film. We are a generation that will always survive as we are extremely adaptable. The ability to
adapt to any situation is one of the strongest skills that one can possess.
I learned a few new things about myself on this particular trip that I am so cheap it gets in the way of common sense, that I should really wait to go with a buddy as well as checking my equipment before I head out and thinking about the challenges I might run into with daylight and the weather. I actually know all of these things quite well but it really seemed like just a harmless quick trip at first.
Rest assured, the Yukon has a way of eating up people five minutes from your front doorstep. Plain and simple, you need a decent skill set if you are going to survive up here, no matter how close you are to home. n
PHOTO: Rita Smith
Rita on the hunt for her lost shifter
could leap and how beautiful the blue lights were on the ballerina’s white swan costume. I still get a rush thinking about it.
the surest way for me to connect with the wonderfulness of humanity, to find community, to expand my vision of the possible, to enjoy saying “Wow!”
The first is said low and slowly and almost in a whisper. It’s the “W-O-O-O-W” of being in nature.
It happened again in grade eleven when my fabulous high school chorus director had us sing the Hallelujah Chorus as part of our winter concert. It was electrical. It zapped me.
And a third major “WOW” happened when I was in university.
I grew up among the oaks and maples and sycamores of eastern forests and spent every moment I could playing in the woods. My young adult life was towered over by the Douglas firs and hemlocks of the west coast. And for the past thirty years, the northern boreal forest has been my physical and emotional and spiritual home.
I can’t count the number of times I’ve been bowled over, blown away and gobsmacked by the colours of light on mountains and in the sky, the reflections in water, the sightings of animals, the smells of tree bark and flowers and berries and greenery, the chatter of birds and the flavours of things I pick from my garden and from the bush. Really, the big boffo blessings are endless, when you pay attention.
Along the way, for me, there’s been a second kind of “WOW.”
This one is maybe more of an eyes-wide, mouth open, puff of breath exclamation. The first time I remember experiencing this sort of “WOW” was during grade eight. My English teacher took a few of us students to a performance by the Bolshoi Ballet at my city’s arts centre. Afterwards, as my dad drove me home from the pick-up place, I couldn’t shut up about how high the male dancers
There I was, studying in a back corner of the library and getting terribly foggy-brained. I shut my notebooks and swivelled in my chair to unkink my back. Behind me was a shelf of oversized books with one-word titles—Rembrandt, Degas, Picasso. The ones that wowed me at that life-changing moment were Monet and Klimt.
Right then, I figured out that seeking out arts experiences was
So, how great was it for a person like me to move to Whitehorse three decades ago and discover this amazing hotbed of creativity and arts appreciation. I’ve been wowed by artwork at local galleries and by plays at the Guild Hall. I’ve seen the magic of companies like Toronto Dance Theatre on the Yukon Arts Centre stage. The music of the Problematic Orchestra and our own Chamber Choir has knocked my socks off. And I’ve discovered new art forms to love thanks to organizations like Available Light Film Society, Yukon Summer Music Camp, and the Adäka Cultural Festival. The “WOW” that surprised me most was some years back when YAC showed, on the big screen, performances by the Metropolitan Opera. I’ve never been one to listen to opera music, so I went, feeling skeptical, to the first showing (which was free) to expand my horizons. And thanks to stellar dramatic performances, beautiful sets and costumes, striking movement and choreography and (thank goodness) subtitles, I was hooked. What an eye-opener. What a mind-opener!
And that’s what I love about the arts. They make my world bigger. Admittedly, there’s some work I find uninteresting or confusing or not to my taste. But I look for moments of “WOW” that may be hidden in the back corner of a library, a gallery, or a theatre. It’s a fun, and rewarding treasure hunt. “WOWs” from nature and from the arts are good medicine for a long life. n
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!
e Honourable Adeline Webber, Commissioner of Yukon is pleased to announce that Nominations are now open for: e Order of Yukon e Commissioner’s Bravery Award and e Commissioner’s Public Service Volunteer Award. Deadline is October 27, 2024
For more information on the nomination processes commissionerofyukon.ca/awards Phone: 667-5121 Email: nominations@yukon.ca
VAJRA NORTH
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Commemorating 40 YEARS
His Eminence Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche, an accomplished master of Tibetan Buddhism, first came to Whitehorse in 1984 and established the Vajra North – Rigdrol Dechen Ling meditation society.
Forty years later, we’re still going!
IN-PERSON SESSIONS resume October 6; ongoing monthly online sessions.
ATLIN
Sundays St. Martins Anglican Church Sunday Service 10:00 AM St. Martins Anglican Church 10:00 AM Everyone is welcome. Atlin Christian Assembly 11:00 AM St. Atlin Christian Centre 10:00 AM Everyone is welcome.
Mondays Caregiver & Tot Drop-in 10:00 AM Atlin
Recreation Centre This is an unstructured hour for You and your Littles to get social and run wild. This IS NOT a drop off, all children must be accompanied by an adult. Call or email 993-4102 atlinarc. coordinator@gmail.com for more info.
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Second Sunday of Every Month St. Saviour’s Church Services 2:00 pm St. Saviour Church 867-668-3129
First Friday of the month Mother Goose Group 11:00 AM Haa Shagóon Hídi (Our Ancestors House) Carcross/Tagish Learning Centre Learn stories, songs, and rhymes, lunch provided. Suitable for babies and children 5 and under. Please bring along a water bottle and blanket to sit on. To register, call 332-2389. https:// whatsupyukon.events/jwf
Thursdays Yoga with Jess Ghùch
Tlâ Community School Beginners welcome, all equipment provided. Dropin, Free admission! For more info email yogajessyukon@gmail.com.
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Fri Sep 13 & Sat Sep 14 YWIM - JamFest
2024 5:00 AM Braeburn Camp A weekend retreat all about the joy of playing music with others, whether you are curious about how to play music with others (jam), wanting to improve jamming, and looking to find people in their community to jam with! Register online - All genders welcome. https://www.ywim.ca/jamfest-2024
First & Third Tuesdays of Every Month
Carmacks Regular Council Meeting 7:00 PM Carmacks Municipal Building
Mondays
Carmacks Library 1:00 PM
Volleyball 7:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre
Baseball / Softball 7:00 PM LSCFN Ball
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Tuesdays
Carmacks Library 1:00 PM
Laser Tag 6:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre
Wednesdays Carmacks Library 1:00 PM Soccer 6:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre
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Carmacks Library 1:00 PM
Pickleball 6:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre
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1st Saturday of every month Coffee House & Open Mic Night Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) 7:00 PM family-friendly open mic night at KIAC. Admission by donation with all funds raised donated to a different community group each month.
hr workshop we will start with some quick 3-5 second warm up sketches, followed by our longer pose studies that will be 5, 10, and 15 minutes long so you can sit back and enjoy putting you pencil to the page! Register onlineCall 993-5005 or kiac@kiac.ca https://kiac. ca/calendar-of-events/live-figure-drawing/
Thu Sep 12 Norman Foote - Concert for Kids! 5:30 PM Dënäkär Zho & KIAC Ballroom Canadian Norman Footesongwriting, storytelling, and comedy has taken him to amazing concerts and communities throughout the world. Admission by donation at the door.
Thu Sep 12 Exhibition Opening Reception - Sharp Teeth - curated by Sanaa Humayun 7:00 PM ODD Gallery - Dënäkär Zho This body of work satirizes the use of feminine visual aesthetics in pop culture, and how this package can be reclaimed for a body of work that is holding tender relationships.
Sat Sep 14 Ivan Coyote with Hendrika 7:30 PM Dënäkär Zho & KIAC Ballroom Ivan Coyote a writer and storyteller joined by music with Hendrika a local multiinstrumentalist and songwriter. Admission PWD at the door.
Sun Sep 15 - 30 Dawson Film Lab 2024 Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC)
Learn from filmmakers (local and nonlocal) to experiment and work on media projects to enhance their craft. Workshops: Analogue film processes, and the usage of eco-safe developers using local plants and/or caffeine. Register online https:// dawsonfilmfest.com/filmlab24
Mon Sep 16 Create, Craft and Share Workshop 6:00 PM Dënäkär Zho & KIAC
Ballroom Join renowned storyteller and author Ivan Coyote for three evening workshops geared towards helping you generate new original work. Register online. https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/createcraft-and-share-workshop/
Until Oct 17 Sharp Teeth - Curated by Sanaa Humayun ODD Gallery - Dënäkär Zho This body of work satirizes the use of feminine visual aesthetics in pop culture, and how this package can be reclaimed for a body of work that is holding tender relationships.
Last coffee house of the season May 4 to resume in the fall of 2024.
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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.
Tuesdays
St Paul’s Anglican Church Morning Prayer 9:00 AM St Paul’s Anglican Church
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Hand-Building Pottery Drop-In 6:30 PM
Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC)
Self-guided group studio time for those with some experience with pottery. Newcomers are welcome, little instruction is provided.
Summer Volleyball 7:30 PM Victory Gardens Outdoor Volleyball 18+ Free, dropin - check both Victory Garden and Minto Park will take place at Minto Park until the grass is in at Victory Garden.
Wednesdays
St Paul’s Anglican Church Morning
Prayer 9:00 AM St Paul’s Anglican Church
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Stroller Walks 10:00 AM Kih Tsal Parent and Tots 4:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Call 966-3015 for more info.
Adult Card Game Night 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre
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Sewing Night 7:00 PM The Hope Centre
Wednesdays
Family Bible Study 8:00 PM The Hope Centre
Fridays
Family Game Night- Coffee House 9:00 PM The Hope Centre
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Welcome Wednesday Supper and Games 6:00 PM St Paul’s Anglican Church
Screen Printing Drop-in 6:00 PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture KIAC Classroom (enter via backdoor) Self-guided group studio time for those who have some knowledge and experience with screen printing.
CFYT Trivia Night The Drunken Goat Fun filled night of Trivia. Every other Wednesday. A variety of trivia categories! Come with your team or join a team when you arrive!
Thursdays
CDC Toddler Program 10:00 AM Klondike
Institute of Arts & Culture KIAC Free dropIn for kids 5 & under with parent/guardian Story time & free play!
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Cards & Conversation 1:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 Dawson City Free! Drop-In! No registration necessary. whatsupyukon.events/dawson-legion8336c3
Open Studio Drop-in 1:00 PM Klondike
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Saturdays
Open Studio – Drop In 1:00 PM Klondike
Institute of Art & Culture KIAC Classroom (enter via backdoor) Space to create and focus on your artistic practice.
AA North Star Group Dawson City 7:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion In person or Videoconference option available Call 867-993-5095 or 867-993-3734 for more information
Sundays Anglican Church Service 10:30 Anglican
Church Service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Dawson City. Corner of Front and Church Streets at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Dawson City
Mondays Live Music Red Onion Saloon 6:30 PM Live music every Monday
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.
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 Worship 10:00 AM First
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First Monday of every month Carcross
Tagish Renewable Resources Council 1:00 PM Tagish Community Centre
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First Tuesday of every month Tagish Community Association 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre
Second Thursday of every month Tagish Local Advisory Council 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre
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
Coffee And Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre
Thursdays
Carpet Bowling 10:00 AM Tagish
Community Centre
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
Tagish Local Advisory Council Meeting 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre .
Saturdays
Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish
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Fri Sep 13-Sun Sep 15 Super Fun Season
Finisher - Slo-pitch Tourney 5:00 AM Teslin Recreation Complex Mixed team tourney - max 8 teams - To register call 3902530 or email teslinrec@teslin.ca
Mondays AA: Teslin Group (O) 7:00 PM Catholic Church Rectory
Tuesdays Adult
Thursdays Community Drop In 11:00 AM Mount Lorne Community Centre
Sat Sep 21 Garden City Market 3:00 PM Skagway Brewing Company Come down to support your local creative entrepreneurs! Call 612-0267 or email glacialnaturals@ hotmail.com for more info or to be a vendor!
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.
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FAMILY (MIS)ADVENTURES
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.
FROM THE YUKON TO DISNEYLAND
was five years old when I was treated to a trip down from Ontario to Florida by my grandparents and two of my aunts for a little “vacay away.” And while I was too young to remember all of it, there are certain moments that have stayed with me as I’ve grown.
I remember sitting on my Audy Judy’s lap in the bus as she sang to me and told me stories. This would have been a two-day bus ride, so I give her a ton of credit for this now.
I remember playing with my Grandpop in the pool at the hotel,
The Magic Kingdom
and still recall how high into the air he threw me—my memories mixing with fantasy as it felt like I touched the clouds before splashing back into the water with a high-pitched giggle.
I remember thunderstorms and mini boxes of cereal.
And I also remember going on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in Magic Kingdom. My memory is clear as day as I ducked down to avoid getting soaked like the rest of my family.
These are happy memories. Core memories. And this year I hoped to recreate some of them with my own child.
That was the plan as my husband and I booked our first (of many, I hope) Disney vacation in Anaheim this summer. Sure, it wasn’t going to be in the exact same park, or state for that matter, but it was still going to be family, fun, sun and the overall perfect setting for a lot of cherished moments for each of us to
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Walking to Disneyland
PHOTOS: Elsie Jordan
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Elsie Jordan
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A LAKE CALLED HOME
Of all the places I’ve been fortunate enough to have lived so far, in my life, the Southern Lakes Region of the Yukon has always felt most like home
There are countless reasons why I love it so much here: the mountains, the people, the forest, the quiet … but I think it’s the lakes themselves that I feel connected to most.
When I return, after some time away, I never feel like I am truly home again until I go out into the forest and walk down by the lake.
The lake feels like a companion—a being with its own spirit and soul. Some days, its surface is completely calm, like a mirror, while other days it has whitecaps that could make even the most experienced boatsperson cringe.
Just a glance at the waves, in the morning, will tell me where the wind is coming from and whether the south wind has changed to a cold north wind overnight. In fall, the mist that forms over the lake and the forests, beside it, is a sure sign that it’s time to start digging out some warmer clothes.
Living by the water has enriched my life in so many ways. In his book Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do, author Wallace J. Nichols writes, “We are beginning to learn that our brains are hard-
wired to react positively to water and that being near it can calm and connect us, increase innovation and insight, and even heal what’s broken.” Whether it’s the fish that I’ve been lucky enough to catch and share with my family or the soothing sound of the waves on a windy evening, I feel like these waters have gifted me so much.
The interconnected bodies of water around the communities of Carcross, Tagish, Teslin, Atlin, Mount Lorne and Marsh Lake make up what is known as the Southern Lakes Region, and they also happen to form the headwaters of the Yukon River. It always seems incredible to me to think of how many people and animals depend on this water for their survival and how deeply connected we are with lives that are thousands of kilometres away.
The water from this part of the Yukon, which we’re blessed to be able to fish and play in, will make its way over 3,000 kilometres northwest, flowing past small communities and vast stretches of wilderness, in the Yukon and Alaska, and eventually all the way into the Bering Sea.
According to Nichols’ book, “it’s estimated that 80 percent of the world’s population lives within sixty miles of the coastline of an ocean, lake, or river.”
A very large number of those bodies of water are, however, severely polluted and contaminated with sewage, agricultural runoff, landfills, mining activity, oil spills and industrial waste. So many lakes and rivers around the world can’t be swum in anymore, the water can’t be drunk and the fish that have managed to survive shouldn’t be eaten. The beaches are littered with plastic and the
streams have turned into dump sites for household garbage.
For the most part, here in the North we’re lucky to still have clear and clean waters that we can enjoy, fish in and even drink. Our population is relatively low, which helps a lot. But it’s not guaranteed that things will stay this way forever. It all depends on each of our daily choices, our priorities and our actions. It’s easy to place responsibility into the hands of individuals and government systems that make the big choices, but I’m a big believer in the power of small, collective actions.
I think most Yukoners love and appreciate the lakes and rivers that they live close to, and that gives me hope because we as humans tend to want to protect what we love.
As I look out my window at the moon rising, over the lake, I think about how I’ll happily live, without all the conveniences of living in a city, to be able to continue enjoying this view and this sense of peace—to be able to love where you live feels like the biggest gift, and I hope I never take it for granted.
If you’re new to the Yukon or maybe just passing through, consider checking out some of these many treasures and one-of-a-kind experiences that the Southern Lakes Region has to offer:
• Visiting Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre (Teslin)
• Biking in Montana Mountain Bike Park (Carcross)
• Eating delicious food at Six Mile River Resort (Tagish)
• Hiking Monarch Mountain (Atlin), Mount White (near Jake’s Corner), Nares Mountain (Carcross) and M’Clintock Ridge (near Marsh Lake)
• Enjoying the cuisine at Southern Lakes Resort & Restaurant (Yukon resident discount of 20 per cent when booking a twonight stay)
• Camping at Yukon’s Conrad, Marsh Lake and Snafu Lake campgrounds
The Southern Lakes Region is on the Traditional Territory of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation, Teslin Tlingit Council, Taku River Tlingit First Nation, Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, and Kwanlin Dün First Nation. They have been stewards of this land for thousands of years and deserve our respect and gratitude. n
View of Bennet and Nares lakes
PHOTOS: 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. with Jessica Surber
Atlin Lake
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SEASONAL RECIPES
column with Sydney Keddy
Sydney [Oland] Keddy is a recipe developer who lives in Whitehorse. Her work can be found in The Boston Globe, Seriouseats.com as well as in other publications.
CHICKEN THIGHS MARINATED IN SOY, GINGER AND SESAME
Let Mallory’s Postering help spread your
f you can find bulk packages of boneless skinless chicken thighs this is a great recipe to make in bulk. These thighs are great pan fried or grilled, but you can also put them into a rice cooker with some rice and frozen veg and cook them as a super fast easy weeknight meal.
Marinate the chicken thighs
Ingredients
❑ 2 Tbsp freshly grated ginger
❑ 4 Tbsp soy sauce
❑ 4 Tbsp brown sugar
❑ 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
❑ 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
1. In a large ziplock bag combine ginger, soy, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Place chicken in the bag and coat each piece with the marinade. Let sit in the fridge at least a few hours or up to overnight.
2. Cook these chicken thighs until the internal temperature is 165 degrees. Grill them, put them in the air fryer, place them in a rice cooker on top of rice and veg for a one pot meal. The options are ENDLESS. n
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Ginger Brown Sugar Chicken thighs
CRETONS
Chasing Memories in the Charlevoix
In late August my sister and I took a road trip to Les Éboulements, in the Charlevoix region of Quebec, where our father’s family spent their summer holidays in the ’30s and ’40s. As kids, “Lazy Boom-ah” was known to us in stories and photos, a mythical place, much loved, much remembered when my dad and his sisters got together.
In recent years, in groups of two and three, we’ve been making our way back there, tracing our dad’s footsteps. It’s a beautiful part of the world—forested hills tumbling down to the briny St. Lawrence, wide and muscular and tidal, L’Isle-aux-Coudres a long blue blur in the middle.
Dad’s family rented a little house on the beach in Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive, a former shipbuilding centre for the schooners and sloops that plied the St. Lawrence. A friend of my grandmother’s painted a watercolour of the little house, 80 or 90 years ago. Equipped with a photo of the painting, my sister and I went searching. We found the house! Though changed, it was clearly the same house. Selfies were taken, much joy was had. Such joy
that we shared our story with the proprietor of the little boutique nearby.
“Mais non,” he said, very apologetic. “I think that is not the right house. The house you are looking for is beside the ferry dock.” He was so certain, and so kind, that we went to look. He was right! The house by the ferry dock was clearly the house in the painting. The kind man was not in the store when we returned, but he had told his wife all about it.
“Ah, oui,” she said. “My husband was born here, and the house you first saw belongs to his nephew.” She paused. “Vous avez de la chance. My husband is never in the store.”
We felt we had been touched by magic.
We found more magic in the farm stores in the hills nearby— onion jam, charcuterie, and duck or pork cretons, the homely meat spread beloved in Quebec—and now, by us.
Back at my sister’s house in Ontario, still on holiday, I tried to recreate some of those treats, thinking of local, humanely raised pork in the Yukon, thinking of blueberry season. Hoping that there would still be blueberries when I got home to my own mythical place, where my sister came first in 1989, and I followed in 1994.
As I spread cretons and jam on a cracker, I wonder, Will our younger relatives make a similar pilgrimage one day, tracing their aunts’ steps through the Yukon? I bet they will.
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup of milk
CRETONS
Adapted from a recipe given to me by a Whitehorse friend who grew up in Montreal, and who first introduced me to cretons.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 lb ground pork
• 2 cups bread crumbs soaked in 1 cup milk for 20 minutes
• 1/4 tsp each mace, allspice and cloves
METHOD
1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, except for the second half-cup of milk. Cook over very low heat for half an hour, stirring often.
2. Add the half-cup of milk and cook for another 30 to 40 minutes, still stirring occasionally until the mixture is not at all soupy and all the liquid has been absorbed. (Don’t let the mixture brown—it should be a pale rosy gray in colour).
3. Take off the heat, cool to room temperature and blend in a food processor until the texture is not quite smooth, but still slightly grainy.
4. Pack into containers and chill. Serve with toasted baguette or crackers and onion-blueberry jam. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. (Cretons freezes well.)
Makes about 2 ½ cups.
ONION-BLUEBERRY JAM
Note: the onions reduce quite a bit, so if you’re feeling ambitious and want enough jam to give as gifts, double or triple the batch. Make sure to tell the giftees that the jam must be refrigerated, un-
less you want to can it—in which case, pour hot jam into hot, sterilized jars and immerse in a boiling water bath for 12 minutes.
INGREDIENTS
• 4 medium onions, diced (about 5 cups)
• 4 shallots, diced (about 1 cup)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
METHOD
1. In a medium pot, over very low heat, cook the onions and shallots in the olive oil until amber in colour, about 35 minutes. Stir often.
2. Stir garlic into the pan, followed by remaining ingredients. Cook until the blueberries have popped and released all their juices, and the mixture is thick and jammy.
3. Taste for seasoning and add more salt or a splash more vinegar as necessary. Serve with cretons, with sharp cheeses, on burgers or on a charcuterie board. Will keep, refrigerated, for several weeks.
Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
Miche Genest is a Whitehorse-based chef and writer. She is also somewhat of a gardener. Miche has also written two books:
The Boreal Feast: A Culinary Journey Through The North and The Boreal Gourmet: Adventures In Northern Cooking.
Cretons
ACTIVE LISTINGS
Sat Sep 14 Scottish Country Dancing 1:30 PM Selkirk Elementary School Ceilidh Dancing and Level 1. Ideal for families, those who are new to SCD, or previous dancers who want to start at the beginning. For more information email: scdwhitehorse@gmail.com.
Sat Sep 14 Stony Creek Hike 9:00 AM
Move & Meditate - Slow Vinyasa Yoga
6:45 PM Avalanche Athletics Immerse yourself in a tranquil journey of movement and mindfulness with our Moving Meditation - Slow Vinyasa Yoga. http://amitieyoga.ca
Spirit Bear Karate 7:30 PM The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre http:// spiritbearkaratekobudo.ca
Rest & Restore-Meditative Yin 8:30 PM
Stretch and Stabilize –
Department of Environment The Takhini Valley is glowing gold with fall colors at this time of year and the climb up Stony Creek provides prime viewing. A moderately difficult 17-km hike with 890 m elevation gain. https://yukon.ca/en/wild-discoveries
Sat Sep 14 Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup 10:00 AM Icy waters Road off the Fish Lake Road A conservation initiative of the Ocean Wise Conservation Association and WWF-Canada. Bring work gloves - Light refreshments provided. https:// shorelinecleanup.org/ca
Sun Sep 15 Terry Fox Run - Whitehorse 10:00 AM Rotary Peace Park Run or walk the Millenium trail for a good cause, carry on Terry’s legacy. Registration from 10-11 am, begins at 11:00 am sharp, bbq to follow.
Sat Sep 21 Beginner Taiko Workshop 9:30 AM Yukon Transportation Museum No experience needed! Carley Okamura from Rabbits Three Cultural Connections as a guest instructor. Spots are limited, Email Jcayukon@gmail.com to register.
Mondays
Judo For Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts
6:00 AM
Morning Strength and Conditioning 7:30
AM Northern Strength Academy Functional fitness training to be stronger and injuryresistant. All levels are welcome. Train ‘functionally’ with NSA Co-owner Jeremy McCulloch. https://northernstrength.ca/ Move & Meditate - Slow Vinyasa Yoga
8:30 AM Avalanche Athletics Immerse yourself in a tranquil journey of movement and mindfulness with our Moving Meditation - Slow Vinyasa Yoga. http://amitieyoga.c
Elderactive CGC Flexihall 9:00 AM
Canada Games Centre Yukon Elderactive has the Flexihall is Booked for you! Some activities get your heart pumping, while others get your mind engaged
Elderactive Pilates level 1/2 9:30 AM
Northern Lights School of Dance Energizing Level 2 Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement! Register online.
Elderactive Pilates level 2 10:40 AM
Northern Lights School of Dance Energizing Level 2 Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement! Register online. http://cuts2.com/jiacg
Noon Strength and Conditioning 12:00
PM Northern Strength Academy Functional strength class teaches compound multijoint lifts that improve athleticism, strength, coordination, power and more. https:// northernstrength.ca/
Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight Days Martial Arts 12:05 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.
Kids Muay Thai 4:45 PM Eight Days Martial Arts KIDS MUAY THAI a dynamic and engaging martial art that can be traced to the middle of the 18th century. Open to ages 8 - 12.
Zumba with Bonita 5:45 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online
Avalanche Athletics Suitable for all levels, offering variations and props to support individual needs. Bringing a yoga mat, comfortable clothing, water bottle and block are recommended.
Tuesdays
Strength for the Endurance Athlete 6:00
AM Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts
6:00 AM
Séances de yoga 8:00 AM
Flow and Fly – Vinyasa Yoga 8:30 AM
Grace Space This dynamic and invigorating practice is designed to awaken your inner strength and leave you feeling revitalized and empowered.
Elderactive Yoga with Richard until Oct 24 9:30 AM Northern Lights School of Dance explore the great variety the IYENGAR Yoga method has to offer
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - drilling Eight Days Martial Arts 12:05 AM
Yoga-Yoga Nidra 5:45 PM 7th Ray Studio Awaken and then release as we delve into a one hour yoga class that will prepare us to melt into the 30 minute Yoga Nidra experience. Register online. Strength for the Endurance Athlete 12:00
PM Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels.
Lunchtime Fitness Classes 12:15 PM
Northern Strength Academy Tuesdays classes are more resistance and strength focused and Thursday classes more HIIT cardio. Drop in & passes are available.
Elderactive Leisure Walking 12:30 PM ElderActive Recreation Association Leisure Walking is similar to Nordic walking but is suitable for those who prefer a slower, more relaxed pace
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 4:45 PM Strength & Conditioning 5:30 PM
Northern Strength Academy Exercise to suit your fitness level and Strength & Conditioning Goals. Learn to Squat, Deadlift, Bench Press, Row and Olympic Lift https://northernstrength.ca/ Evening Yoga 6:00 PM Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs eclipsenordichotsprings.ca
Midnight Sun Fencing Club: Learn to Fence 6:00 PM Grey Mountain Primary School This class introduces the fundamentals of fencing to kids who have never tried fencing. All classes are at Grey Mountain Primary.
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 PM Whitehorse Archery Takhini Elementary 6:30 PM Whitehorse Archery is a non-profit club for the recreational shooter, hunters, and those who just want to work on their skills. https://www.whitehorsearchery.com/
schedule Spirit Bear Kobudo (Weapons) Karate 7:00 PM The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre http://spiritbearkaratekobudo.ca
Zumba
Elderactive Pilates level 2 10:40 AM Northern Lights School of Dance Energizing Level 2 Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement! Register online. http://cuts2.com/jiacg Ladies Kickboxing 12:05 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout.
NSA Spin Classes 4:15 PM Northern Strength Academy NSA offers Indoor Cycling classes with certified instructors Adrienne Marsh and Maria Wise. Improve your conditioning and strength on the bike! https://northernstrength.ca/
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 PM Spirit Bear Karate 6:25 PM The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre http:// spiritbearkaratekobudo.ca Muay Thai Kickboxing 7:45 PM Eight Days Martial Arts The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.
Stretch & Stabilize - Functional Conditioning 8:15 PM Avalanche Athletics Purposeful movement with our Functional Conditioning non-yoga movement class. Stretch & Stabilize - Functional Conditioning http://amitieyoga.ca
Thursdays
Strength for the Endurance Athlete 6:00 AM Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 6:00 AM Tai Chi for Seniors 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Come early, bring water,
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.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 7:30 PM
Midnight Sun Fencing Club: Intermediate 7:30 PM Grey Mountain Primary School This class picks up from where Learn to Fence ends. In this class students are taught fencing technique, strategy, and fitness.
No-Gi Jiu Jitsu Eight Days Martial Arts 7:30 PM
Anatomy
Thu Sep 12 Colour by Number
- Couples Edition 7:00 PM Baked Cafe
Grab your main squeeze or your best friend and grab your pencil crayons for a fun night of anatomy and pleasure 101. Email Sofia@ thehappyvaginaproject for more info. Tickets online. https://www.thehappyvaginaproject. com/
Thu Sep 12 Insights into Gestational Diabetes 12:00 PM Chronic Conditions Support Program (CCSP) A 1-hour information session to discuss gestational diabetes in detail and answer any questions you may have, offer more resources and support for those living with gestational diabetes. To register, call 667-8733 or email ccsp@yukon.ca. https:// yukon.ca/en/events/insights-gestationaldiabetes?date=2024-09-12
Mon Sep 16 Supporting the Grieving Child 3:30 PM Online https://hospiceyukon. net/en/2021/10/01/supporting-the-grievingchild/
Sat Sep 21 Quantum-Touch Level 1
Workshop 9:30 AM Elemental Holistic Therapies, Body/Mind Healing Learn Quantum-Touch Energy Healing, a powerful technique for healing and self-care. Experience incredible results for yourself. No prior experience necessary. Register online. https://alisonzeidler-appointments. as.me/
Elder and Counselor available Emotional and Spiritual support, free to Indigenous women, girls, 2 spirited in Yukon, Northern BC: Phone, video appointments or in person. Call Toll Free 866 667 6162 or visit www.yawc.ca for info.
Monthly
Muay
Yoga 8:30 AM
Avalanche Athletics A dynamic and invigorating practice is designed to awaken your inner strength and leave you feeling revitalized and empowered. All levels, Bring yoga mat, comfortable clothing, water bottle and block are recommended. http:// amitieyoga.ca
Saturday Morning Strength and Conditioning 10:15 AM Northern Strength Academy Full-body movements to improve functional strength. Suitable for all levels and aligns with NSA’s strength programming. https://northernstrength.ca/ Yoga Classes at Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs 10:15 AM Yoga mats are provided. Booking options that include yoga classes alone and yoga with discounted entrance to Eclipse are available.
eclipsenordichotsprings.ca/yoga-classes
No-Gi Jiu Jitsu - drilling Eight Days Martial Arts 12:05 PM Open Mat Eight Days Martial Arts 12:05 PM
Sundays Circus Sundays 10:00 AM Avalanche Athletics We will have equipment for people to try out, including stilts, juggling stuff, aerial silks, aerial hoop, static trapeze, spinny things, balance things…
NSA Spin Classes 10:00 AM Northern Strength Academy NSA offers Indoor Cycling classes with certified instructors Adrienne Marsh and Maria Wise. Improve your conditioning and strength on the bike! https://northernstrength.ca/
Yoga Classes at Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs 10:15 AM Yoga mats are provided. Booking options that include yoga classes alone and yoga with discounted entrance to Eclipse are available. eclipsenordichotsprings.ca/yoga-classes
WELLNESS LISTINGS
Wed Sep 11 Feels & Fears - Birth Stories
+ Mini Fair 7:00 PM Old Fire Hall Join our brave storytellers as they help us normalize these real feelings, and shed light on what to expect when things don’t go as you expect. Admission by donation. https://www. ya4bc.org/
Wed Sep 11 Lunch & Learn - Informed
Decision Making 12:00 PM Chronic Conditions Support Program (CCSP) Learn about what you can expect when at the hospital when faced with difficult decisions, or what might be asked of you when in hospital care. To register, call 667-8733 or email ccsp@yukon.ca. https://yukon.ca/en/ events/informed-decision-making-hospitallunch-and-learn?date=2024-09-11
AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM
305 Wood St. Captain Martin House
ARKA Brotherhood Men’s Circle: Porcupine Squad 6:30 PM Whitehorse
A confidential, structured space that empowers men to transform themselves into self-aware, self-disciplined, empowered and trustworthy leaders. Email mjvernon@ gmail.com for more info. http://www. arkabrotherhood.com
AA UglyDuckling Group (C/M, NS) 8:00
PM Christ Church Cathedral New members always welcome, this is a non smoking group.
Ugly Ducklings Group (O,A) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Held in person or by zoom – ID 251-363-5766, call 778-9072701 for more info.
Wednesdays
TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) 8:00
AM Closeleigh Manor Common Room Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight? Call or text 867-334-1725 for more details
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
AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM
305 Wood St. Captain Martin House
Al-Anon 12:00 PM Sport Yukon Al-Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings 7:00 PM Inclusion Yukon
Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 7:30
PM Overeaters Anonymous For more information contact oayukon@gmail.com for more information
1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month The Prenatal Lunch Network 12:00 PM NVD Place (Old Canadian Tire Building) A free prenatal lunch network. Each week will feature a different activity. Call 332-5054 or 332-6476 for more info.
1st Wednesday QYS 2SLGBTQIA+ Parent & Guardian Peer Support Nights 6:00
PM Queer Yukon Society The Cache We want to provide a space where parents and guardians of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth can find connection and support from their peers.
2nd Wednesday Blood Collection and Lab Work 9:00 AM Queer Yukon Society
The Cache Blood Work and Lab Collection Clinic! We will provide regular clinics for blood collection & lab requisitions
1st Thursday of every month Men’s Gathering 5:00 PM A safe place for men to connect with each other and learn traditional teachings. For more info contact Rob at 332-5708 or Rob.McLean@kdfn.net
Every other Tuesday Sharing Circle 12:00
PM Old Justice Building KDFN Every other Tuesday for recovery focused sharing circles. Connect, share challenges and gains, and access support and wisdom. Snacks and refreshments served. https:// whatsupyukon.events/4en
Last Monday Blood Collection and Lab Work 9:00 AM Queer Yukon Society The Cache Blood Work and Lab Collection Clinic! We will provide regular clinics for blood collection & lab requisitions
Last Sunday Spoonie Support Circle 2:30
PM Queer Yukon Society The Cache A low-key community hangs, engage in peer support in facilitated conversations on topics brought forth by participants, and meet other spoonies! For details and to register islairhysrathlin@gmail.com
Mondays
Sally and Sisters 11:30 AM Whitehorse
United Church A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.
AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM
305 Wood St. Captain Martin House
Infant Feeding Mondays 1:00 PM Yukon
Midwifery Program Yukoners who are pregnant or have a baby under 12 months are invited to learn about feeding their infants and get support with challenges. Call 393-7120 to book a private appointment or drop-in.
AA Life Ahead (O, A) 7:00 PM 509 Hanson St. Held in person or by zoom – ID 251-3635766, call 778-907-2701 for more info.
AA New Beginnings Group (O, A) 8:00
PM Christ Church Cathedral (Hellaby Hall)
AA New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00
PM Christ Church Cathedral
Tuesdays
Sally and Sisters 11:30 AM Whitehorse
United Church A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.
Healthy Babies Healthy Futures 12:00
PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre
An inclusive Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program for parental & infant support. Enjoy a Drop-In lunch and connect with other families. https://whatsupyukon.events/8kd
TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) 6:00
PM 100 25 Firth Rd Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight? Join us! Every Wednesday morning. Call or text 867-3341725 for more details
AA No Puffin Big Book Study (C, A) 8:00
PM Christ Church Cathedral (Hellaby Hall)
Porter Creek Step Meeting (C) 8:00 PM Our Lady of Victory
Thursdays
Sally and Sisters 11:30 AM Whitehorse United Church A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.
Healthy Babies Healthy Futures 12:00
PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre An inclusive Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program for parental & infant support. Enjoy a Drop-In lunch and connect with other families. https://whatsupyukon.events/8kd
AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM
305 Wood St. Captain Martin House
Connect to Culture - Drop-In 1:00
PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre FREE! Drop-In, Open to ALL! Weekly cultural activities from beading to sewing, healing camp trips, elder visits and more. For more info call 667-2093 or email info@vfwomenscentre.com https:// vfwomenscentre.com/events
Polar Group (O, A) 7:30 PM 311 Elliott
St. & 4th Ave. Held in person or on zoom, Zoom ID 251-363-5766, call 778-907-2701 for more info.
Fridays
AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM
305 Wood St. Captain Martin House
AA Yukon Unity Group (O) 1:30 PM Online
Zoom ID 482-518-9588 PC 334796 call 778-907-2971 for more info.
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.
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings 7:00 PM Yukon Employees Union
Al-Anon 7:00 PM Trinity Lutheran Church
Al-Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
AA Whitehorse Group (C, A) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral
Saturdays
Moms & Kids - Summer Rec Program
11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Womens Centre Moms, aunties, and caregivers of all kinds, along with their kids ages 5 to 8.
AA Detox Meeting (O, A) 1:00 PM 609
Steele St.1:00 PM
AA Yukon Unity Group (O) 1:00
Freelance with Manus Hopkins
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FAREWELL, LILLIAN
Long-time Yukoner and well-known artist Lillian Loponen is moving on from the territory, but leaving behind a legacy
As a child, Lillian Laponen found making art an escape from her troubles. She remembers hiding in her room, drawing, away from the rest of the world, something she says brought her solace.
“I would spend hours in the bedroom drawing movie stars, horses and everything that I dreamt about and that I wanted,” she said. “I developed a handeye co-ordination which teachers started to notice.”
Soon enough, the young Loponen was winning prizes and contests for her art in her northernOntario town.
As she grew up and enrolled in nursing school, she wanted to study fine arts but says she is of the era where women became nurses, secretaries or teachers, and her parents encouraged her to go into one of those professions. Life got busier, but Lopenen always found solitary time in which to create.
“It was a quiet moment,” Loponen explained. “I could just lose all sense of what was around me and focus on what I loved to do and what I came to do.”
Now 78, Laponen ended up in the Yukon 45 years ago after bouncing around Canada for a little bit and having three children. Once here, she started to see that her art could be more than a hobby, as she entered exhibits and started selling her work, all while developing her skills and finding new inspiration.
“When we first arrived, it turned sixty below in Dawson, for three weeks,” Loponen said. “I took the pleasure of walking the dogs … with only my eyes peeking out. It was just so hushed, so cold and so foggy.
“The sunlight shone through as the rainbow colours. I was so taken with that, and tried really hard to replicate that sense of haunting quietness.”
Loponen’s art is now housed in permanent art collections such as the drawings and watercolours at the Royal Collection At Windsor Castle, U.K.; the Yukon Permanent Art Collection in the Canada Games Centre; the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre; the Keno City Mining Museum; and Crown Life.
In 2000, a Loponen image was included in an exhibition in Toronto that chronicled the history of Canadian watercolours from 1925 to 2000.
In Vancouver in 2016, Lopon-
en was introduced to the prime minister, as well as to the Duke Duchess of Cambridge during their tour to Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia (ISSofBC). She was given the chance to talk about a watercolour piece of hers that was commissioned and gifted to ISSofBC.
When Loponen first sets out to create a piece, she says she has to have an idea that strikes her soul—something she can’t define in words, but can explore visually. It starts with a sketch, sometimes based on a photograph and sometimes from memory or imagination, before she gets to work executing her carefully-thoughtout vision with her watercolour paints.
The artist recounts a strange incident on her first night in the Yukon that set the atmosphere for her. She had put her children to bed and was drifting off to sleep when the phone rang at around two in the morning. She picked it up and said hello, twice, before
seeing that the phone was disconnected.
“Shivers still go up my back when I talk about it,” she said.
Discovering the nature and landscapes of the Yukon remains a cornerstone of Laponen’s artistic journey. She is particularly drawn to the colours created by natural light when it shines onto buildings, mountains and other surfaces, and she aims to show the serenity of the territory through her own work.
Through trial and error, she has learned to make use of her mistakes, rather than scrapping and giving up on a piece. These days, she’ll turn that unwanted blotch or bit of discolouration into something else.
“People started looking for ghosts in the paintings,” she said. “That was just me, making use of mistakes.”
Though her Yukon home has brought Laponen endless amounts of inspiration, it’s time for her to move on from the territory and closer to her family.
“After 45 years and at the age of 78, I want to go back and be near my family,” she said. “I was born in Longlac (Ontario), about 180 miles northeast of Thunder Bay, but I did my nursing training in Thunder Bay. My brother and sister and a whole bunch of Loponen cousins who I grew up with are there, and my son is in Toronto, so I’m accessible to him.”
Loponen says she now gets to
see her family once a year and that she has had eventually moving back to Ontario on her mind, for a few years, increasing her visitation to test the waters. When her brother-in-law passed away in 2020, Loponen started to consider moving in with her sister, which she’ll now do.
“I’m really looking forward to it, but I’m sad to leave all my friends—artists friends, tai chi friends, writers group—I will miss all of them.”
In August, the Yukon Arts Centre (YAC) hosted a farewell exhibition of Loponen’s work, titled 45 Years of Northern Light. According to the YAC, the small, retrospective exhibit showcased “how Loponen masterfully captures the light, underscoring her deep connection to the northern landscape.”
“The show is a collection of big pieces that show some sense of the essence of the Yukon,” Laponen said recently. “If a person goes there, they will hopefully be given that sense of essence, of what the Yukon means to me.”
While her time in the territory may be coming to a close, Loponen’s presence will remain in the Yukon through her art.
“I’m grateful to have those paintings left here,” she said. “It’s kind of my legacy of those fortyfive years, making tribute to this time in the Yukon. I’m hoping they will be left here, but if not, that’s okay.” n
Lillian Laponen
PHOTO: Mike Thomas/Yukon Arts Centre
September 15
CNC Router 101
- 4:00pm
- 9:00pm September 18
- 11:00am
18
6:00pm - 9:00pm September 24 Woodshop Orientation
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday 11:00am - 11:30am September 19
Yukonstruct @ The Fireweed Market 3:00pm - 7:00pm September 25
Member Orientation 10:30am - 11:00am
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Please visit whatsupyukon.com for up to date event details. Some events may be postponed or cancelled after we print.
ART SHOWS
Wed Sep 11 Art Gallery Soiree by Charlotte Heffelfinger 5:00 PM Baked Cafe An evening gallery soiree for my upcoming showing at Baked Café for the month of September! There will be a raffle draw with a chance to win a 8x10” print with attendance!
Thu Sep 12 Exhibit Opening - Kwändü
nùchù n-zhà – Early September
Stories 5:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre
Gallery Celebrates the artists of the Northern Cultural Expressions Society, emphasising the healing, transformation, and sense of family nurtured through art.
Thu Sep 12 Exhibit Opening –Abundance 5:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Gallery An exhibition of the latest acquisitions to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection. Featuring 15 Yukon artists, Abundance includes multi-media works.
Until Sep 28 In Plain Sight & Geographies of Sound by Scott Price Arts Underground In the Focus Gallery an exploration of a common object, the pallet, to convey new ideas. In the Edge Galley, sound as a means to introduce new landscapes.
Until Nov 15 Kwändü nùchù n-zhà –Early September Stories Yukon Arts Centre Gallery Celebrates the artists of the Northern Cultural Expressions Society, emphasising the healing, transformation, and sense of family nurtured through art.
Until Nov 15 Abundance Yukon Arts Centre Gallery An exhibition of the latest acquisitions to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection. Featuring 15 Yukon artists, Abundance includes multi-media works.
LIVE MUSIC
Fri Sep 13 Seniors Jamming & Singalong Sessions 6:45 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 ALL are welcome. No musical skill required. Songbooks will be provided. Bring your own instruments or just come to sing! Hosted by Barbara Chamberlin
Fri Sep 13 Alex MacNeil & the Revenants - Fleabane 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well Lefty’s Well 2 yr Anniversary Party! Night one with Alex MacNeil and the Revenants, Fleabane and another TBA -Doors 8pm · Music 9pm · cover charge at the door.
Sat Sep 14 Disco Drag Night 9:00 PM Lefty’s Well Lefty’s 2 year anniversary party weekend extravaganza boogaloo with DJ Noche Guevara & BB! Cover charge at the door.
Fri Sep 20 Hendrika Album Release 7:00 PM Old Fire Hall Hendrika as a band is hot off their summer tour, Selina Heyligers-Hare celebrating her first EP, her music touches on the lighter pleasures of life and the simplicities of us in our truest selves. Tickets online. https://yukonartscentre.com/whats-on/ hendrika-album-release/
Sat Sep 21 CHON-FM 40th Anniversary
Concert 1:00 PM Shipyards Park Honour the past and celebrate the future with music by The C-Weed Band and Boogey The Beat, plus Yukon’s best - Dena Zagi, Yukon Jack, more! Tickets online. https:// www.chonfm.com/
Sat Sep 21 Tong - Sheppard Duo 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Music for violin and piano, with Jessica Tong and Michaell Sheppard. Tickets online. https:// whitehorseconcerts.com/concerts/tongduo/
Sun Sep 22 Tong - Sheppard Duo 3:00 PM Whitehorse United Church Music for violin and piano, with Jessica Tong and Michaell Sheppard. Tickets online, admission by donation. https:// whitehorseconcerts.com/concerts/tongduo/
Sun Sep 22 Kim Beggs 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Welcome to Kim Begg’s 7th album and a celebration of her 20th year since the release of her first solo album. Tickets online. https:// purchasing.yukonartscentre.com/
Monthly
Tuesdays
Acoustic Jam 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well
Wednesdays
Karaoke 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well
Whitewater Wednesday 8:00 PM 98 Hotel
Thursdays
Ginger Jam 7:00 PM Lefty’s Well
Saturdays
Live Music at Whiskey Jacks 7:00 PM
Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill At Whiskey Jack’s every Saturday. whiskeyjacks.ca/
Sundays
Open Jam 8:00 PM 98 Hotel
GENERAL EVENTS
Until Sep 13 Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Nightly + Matinees Yukon Theatre After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice. Tickets online or in-person at the box office. https://yukonfilmsociety.com/schedule/ beetlejuice-beetlejuice
Mon Sep 9 FASD Awareness Day 12:00
PM Shipyards Park An internationally recognized day that will be celebrated here in the Yukon by the FASD Interagency Committee. A community BBQ at, some entertainment, and information sharing. fassy.org
Mon Sep 9 YEU Public Laundry Night 6:00 PM Family Hotel Laundromat A monthly event offering free usage of washers and dryers, laundry soap and dryer sheets available. Snacks and kids activities offered.
Tue Sep 10 The Vendor Blender 10:00
AM Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre
Locally owned businesses with wonderful items to purchase. Come check us out!
Wed Sep 11 The Count of Monte Cristo 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Edmond Dantes becomes the target of a sinister plot and is arrested on his wedding day for a crime he did not commit. Tickets online or in person at the box office. https://yukonfilmsociety.com/schedule/ the-count-of-monte-cristo
Thu Sep 12 Commissionaires Yukon
Business After Hours 5:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Take part in an engaging event that highlights the commitment to community safety and support for our veterans. Admission free for WCC Members, Register by emailadmin@whitehorsechamber.ca
Thu Sep 12 Mainstreaming PornAuthor Talk with Elaine Craig 6:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library In this talk, Elaine will be promoting her most recent book, Mainstreaming Porn: Sexual Integrity and the Law, which launches in September. Due to the nature of the topic, this program is for audience members 18 years and older.
Thu Sep 12 Page to the Stage 6:30 PM Yukon University A two-hour workshop with Ivan Coyote and master essential stage skills, timing, pacing, polishing, crafting your set and much more. Email YukonWordsSociety@gmail.com to register. https://whatsupyukon.events/0jd Fri Sep 13 Sex Worker Pride Interactive Movie Night 7:00 PM Old Fire Hall Get ready for an unforgettable evening where art meets advocacy! Performances by our lovely Yukon burlesque and drag community, Movie Streaming - MOULIN ROUGE.
Fri Sep 13 Kinds of Kindness 8:30 PM Yukon Theatre A triptych fable, following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-atsea has returned and seems a different person. Tickets online or in-person at the box office. https://yukonfilmsociety.com/ schedule/kinds-of-kindness
Fri Sep 13 Kneecap 6:00 PM Yukon Theatre A rebellious anthem for cultural preservation, Kneecap is as shaggy, rambunctious, and lovable as the eponymous hip hop group at its centre. Tickets online or in-person at the box office. https://yukonfilmsociety.com/ schedule/kneecap
Fri Sep 13 & Sat Sep 14 Sterling Scott ft. Tesh Van Aytenfisu 7:00 & 9:00 PM Boiler Room Lounge Canadian comic Sterling Scott, featuring Tesh Van Aytenfisu opening! Tickets online. https:// www.jumpcomedy.com/ Fri Sep 13 – Sun Sep 15 Oktoberfest 2024 1:00 PM Caribou RV Park Music and traditional German tunes to get you in the festive spirit! Delicious German cuisine, authentic flavours and dishes, including Bratwurst, Pretzels, authentic German beers and more!!
Sat Sep 14 Cars and Coffee 10:00 AM Territorial Auto Parts Sat Sep 14 solstice haiku discussion group 2:00 PM A monthly meeting to discuss haiku poetry. https:// kjmunro1560.wordpress.com/
Sat Sep 14 Intro to Ceramic Sculpture with Nicole Bauberger 6:30 PM Arts Underground Explore sculpture techniques such as coiling and pinching, joining versus solid and carving out and what is also possible after the kiln firing, such as using adhesives to fix breaks, adding metal leaf, assemblage
Sun Sep 15 Evil Does Not Exist 8:00
PM Yukon Theatre Takumi and his daughter Hana live in Mizubiki Village. One day, the village inhabitants become aware of a plan to build a glamping site. Tickets online or in-person at the box office. https://yukonfilmsociety.com/ schedule/evil-does-not-exist
Tue Sep 17 Strategies for Personal & Professional Efficiency 9:00 AM NorthLight Innovation Learn how to say no confidently, create routines that simplify life, and tackle procrastination head-on. Register online. https:// whitehorsechamber.ca/Training
Wed Sep 18 Words Out LoudSeptember 6:45 PM Arts Underground Open mic event series for writers and readers alike, featuring Miche Geneste & Jeffery Mackie.
Wed Sep 18 Ardaas Sarbat De Bhale
Di 8:00 PM Yukon Theatre In a village in Punjab, Gurmukhi Singh embarks on a pilgrimage by bus to Sri Hazur Sahib. Among the fellow pilgrims is Gurdial Singh, who has returned from Canada after many years. Tickets online or in-person at the box office. https:// yukonfilmsociety.com/schedule/ardaassarbat-de-bhale-di
Fri Sep 20 Hot Flash Comedy with Syd Bosel 8:00 PM The Guild Hall Stand-up comedian and comedic storyteller Syd Bosel sharing tales of “adult” children, surviving breast cancer, and other glories of nature on the stage with special guests, hosted by Helen Schneiderman. Tickets online. https://yukonartscentre. com/whats-on/hot-flash-comedy-withsyd-bose
Fri Sep 20 Adult Members Trivia Night! 6:00 PM Autism Yukon A Trivia Night for our adult members and their guests. Bring your smartphone or tablet as the game is played online. This is an alcohol free, substance free event. Snacks and beverages will be served. Registration is required https://autismyukon.org/ membership/
Fri Sep 20 You Belong Womens’ Conference 7:00 PM Mountainview
Church A night filled with hope, inspiration, and a sense of belonging with keynote speakers Melinda Estabrooks and Anne Miranda, uplifting music, giveaways and panel discussions. https://mountainview.church/conferences/ Sat Sep 21 Theatre in the Bush 8:00
PM Location TBA After Pre-Registration
Featuring a stellar line up of innovative Yukon creators, a playful daring theatre, dance, storytelling, choose your own adventure puppet shows and music mixed with a healthy dose of folksy Yukon charm. Ticket lottery online, https://ramshackletheatre.ca/ Sat Sep 21 Trivia Night (Members & Signed in Guests) 7:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Topic(s): The 90’s and more! Cash prizes and bragging rights! Bring an electric device to play, or play from home for free!
Monthly
2nd & 4th Mondays Service Officer 7:00
AM Royal Canadian Legion Whitehorse
An invite to all Veterans, Police and First responders for the service hour at the Legion, socialise and find out what is going on. https://bit.ly/3Lm40ZG
2nd & 4th Wednesdays Whitehorse Photography Club - Meetup 7:00 PM Yukon University - Whitehorse Campus
Held in Rm A2204. Discuss photography, share your work, learn new tips and tricks. http://whitehorsephotoclub.ca/
First Thursdays QYS Craft Night 7:00
PM Queer Yukon Society The Cache This is a great place to gather and meet other queer crafters. And there will be tea of course. Regular drop-in is still available.
2nd Thursday QYS Movie Nights 5:00
PM Queer Yukon Society The Cache Last Thursdays Repair Cafe 6:00 PM Yukonstruct Makespace Bring it in and see if it is fixable using soldering irons, multimeters, and other tools. This easy introduction to electronics and small home appliance repair is a useful evening of DIY learning that you can take home.
2nd Thursday Music Trivia 7:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Come on out and test your music knowledge! Teams of no more than 6 people.
3rd Sundays Messy Church 3:00
PM Christ Church Cathedral church for children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality. Crafts, singing and food will be the focus.
2nd & 4th Sundays Grade 8 – 12
High School Youth Group 6:00 PM Mountainview Church A positive place for your teen to hang out on the weekend. Take part in games and activities, learn about the Bible, and deepen faith. https:// mountainview.church/connect/youth Monthly
Weekly
Mondays
Play Pool 1:00 PM Golden Age Society
Becoming more limber and agile in your movements through playing billiards is a great benefit.
Play Whist 1:30 PM Golden Age Society Classic English trick-taking card game which was widely played in the 18th and 19th centuries. Although the rules are simple, there is scope for strategic play
Mtg: Competitive Commander 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles
Women’s Bible Study 6:00pm Women’s Bible Study. Refreshments are served followed by the study. For more info check out www.mountainview.church or email rachel@mountainview.church.
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 Industry Night Lefty’s Well 8:00 PM All are welcome - 20% off everything for our industry family - hot dogs, tunes, games and happy hour all night! https://bit. ly/3L0J3Ce
Tuesdays
Café de l’amitié 2:00 PM Association franco-yukonnaise (AFY) Le Café de l’amitié est un rendez-vous hebdomadaire et une occasion de rassemblement pour les francophones de 50 ans et plus.
QYS Drop-in Queer Yukon Society The Cache 2:00 PM
Language Skills for Ukrainians 5:15
PM Yukon Learn A discussion group workshop provides a relaxed and friendly environment where learners can practise and learn English conversation skills.
Weekly Shuffleboard Tournament 6:00
PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For members and signed in guests. A double knockout style competition and games are limited to 6 ends or 15 minutes
Chess Club 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles Love Chess? Want to learn?
Looking for Competition? Join us!
SuperSmash Bros, Mtg: Commander 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles
10 Card Crib - Members & Signed In Guests 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Whether you are a seasoned crib player or a beginner, come play! Learn tips and tricks and have some fun! https://bit.ly/3KP0B5s
Wednesdays
Multicultural Connection Group 11:00
AM Multicultural Centre of the Yukon –
MCY Connect with other parents and caregivers, learn about parenting in different cultures. A free lunch program for immigrants and refugee families. Lunch and transportation provided. Call 332-1803 for more info.
QYS Drop-in Queer Yukon Society The Cache 2:00 PM
Texas Hold’ Em 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For signed in members and guests. Bragging rights!
Anglican Holy Communion –Whitehorse 12:10 PM Christ the Church Cathedral The Book of Common Prayer, 2nd Wednesday of the month
Mtg: Modern, Warhammer Age of Sigmar 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles
Thursdays
Public Speaking TrainingToastmasters 12:00 PM Decora Guests are always welcome. There are many roles to learn at Toastmasters. Practice 2 minute table topics
Anglican Thursday at the Cathedral 12:10 PM Christ the Church Cathedral Bring a lunch (Book of Alternative Services)
QYS Drop-in 2:00 PM Queer Yukon Society & The Cache
Fireweed Community Market 3:00
PM Shipyards Park Wonderful aromas, delicious fresh foods, and unique artisans from our approximately 70 weekly vendors. Grab a picnic dinner and get that special gift. Enjoy local live music and other amusements from buskers.
Pathfinder Role-Playing Game for Youth 3:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library
Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. Find out what role playing games are all about! Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are always welcome.
Mtg: casual Commander, Warhammer 40k & Kill Team 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles
Mountainview Church Community Group 7:00 PM 16 years or older?
Mountainview Church Community Group! We’ll share some snacks and talk about what the bible has to say about discipleship.
Fridays
Yukon Amateur Radio Association
Coffee Discussion Group 8:45 AM A&W
Restaurant Hams from outside the Yukon and those interested are welcome to join us in this casual event.
Coffee & Chat 11:00 AM Golden Age Society Coffee and chat is a way to connect with your community, develop friendships, and have fun.
Crib 1:00 PM Golden Age Society Cribbage is an easy game to learn but hard to master. For more info call 6685538.
QYS Drop-in Queer Yukon Society The Cache 2:00 PM
Mtg: Pioneer, YuGiOh Casual 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles
Saturdays
Cribbage - Members and Signed in Guests 2:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Masks are mandatory. Members must have a valid 2021 membership and they may sign in 2 guests MAX.
Pokemon, Mtg: Youth Magic, Lorcana 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles
Sundays
Mountainview Church Sunday Service
9:30 AM Church In The Building 9:30 AM, 11AM or Church At Home 7 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM Mountainviewwhitehorse.ca/
Watch
Clothing Room 10:00 AM Whitehorse Church of the Nazarene Free of charge to anyone and everyone
Whitehorse United Church Worship Service 10:30 AM A caring community of faith, based on a foundation of Biblical teaching and spiritual truth
Secondhand Clothing Bizarre 2:00 PM Whitehorse Seventh-Day Adventist Church Clean clothes needed and donations accepted if in good condition. Please call before dropping clothes off and for more info 633-3463.
Sunday Gatherings 3:00 PM The Northern Collective Church
KIDS & FAMILIES
Monthly
1st & 3rd Saturdays Grades 5 - 7 Junior Youth Group 7:00 PM Mountainview Church Passionate about giving kids opportunities to have fun & make new friends, while teaching them about Jesus & His great love for our world https:// mountainview.church/connect/youth 2nd and 4th Saturdays Grade 8 - 12 High School Youth Group 7:00 PM Mountainview Church A positive place for your teen to hang out on the weekend. Take part in games and activities, learn about the Bible, and deepen faith. https:// mountainview.church/connect/youth
Weekly
Tuesdays
Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse
Public Library Join us for stories, songs & rhymes! A free drop-in program for children ages 0-5 and caregivers at Whitehorse Public Library
Parent-Child Mother Goose 10:30
AM The Child Development Centre Celebrates the power and pleasure of songs, rhymes and oral stories. Bonding time with your little one or to learn for later. Register online. https:// whatsupyukon.events/lj5
Let’s Create - Crafting Together 5:30 PM The Child Development Centre A fun crafting group for families with children aged 2 and up, light dinner will be served, transportation available. For more info call 332-4997 or email donna.light@ yukon.ca
Wednesdays
Yukon Family Literacy CentreSummer Drop-In 9:00 & 12:30 PM Pioneer Hotel at Shipyards Park Summer drop-in, read, activities, learn and explore! If you are sick, please stay home. For more info call 336-8577
Community Connections 1:30 PM
Yukon Family Literacy Centre An intergenerational story time and craft program. Meet local elders, have a coffee, do some crafts, and make a friend!
Thursdays
Yukon Family Literacy CentreSummer Drop-In 1:00 PM Pioneer Hotel at Shipyards Park Summer drop-in, read, activities, learn and explore! If you are sick, please stay home. For more info call 336-8577
Transformations Along The Chu Nikwän 1:30 PM Yukon Visitor Information Centre Join Amber for a free walking tour every Thursday along the Whitehorse waterfront to learn about the Yukon First Nations people and the history of the Yukon.
Pathfinder Role-Playing Game for Youth 3:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Youth 11-17 are invited to join, no experience necessary.
Fridays
Yukon Family Literacy CentreSummer Drop-In 9:00 AM Pioneer Hotel at Shipyards Park Summer drop-in, read, activities, learn and explore! If you are sick, please stay home. For more info call 336-8577
MEETINGS
Wed Sep 11 Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre AGM 6:00 PM Location TBA After Pre-Registration We look forward to sharing with you all the good work that has been happening at the Women’s Centre and to talk about our plans for the upcoming year. Everyone is welcome to attend - Contact Megan at 336-2693 https:// vfwomenscentre.com/blog/
Wed Sep 11 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yukon AGM 5:00 PM Captain Martin House 305 Wood Street Annual General Meeting, review and approve financial statements, approve budget forecast, strategic planning discussion, annual report, general discussion. Call 668-7911 for more info.
Tue Sep 17 The Yukon Church Heritage Society - Old Log Church AGM 6:00 PM Old Log Church Museum All are welcome to attend. Members in good standing are eligible to vote at the meeting. If you are interested in becoming a member, we will have membership forms available at the meeting.
Wed Sep 18 Yukon Roller Derby Association AGM 7:30 PM Sport Yukon The YRDA will elect a new board of directors, reflect on this past year and discuss plans for the next. Dues paying members have voting rights. In person or a zoom/virtual option.
Weekly
Tuesdays Rendezvous Rotary Tony’s Pasta and Seafood House 6:30 PM Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at Tony’s Pasta and Seafood. Come and join us for fun, and fellowship.
Thursdays
Toastmasters Decora 12:00 PM Sundogs Toastmasters Club. Club is open to all interested parties and we provide constructive feedback to help develop public speaking skills.
Monthly
First Monday Klondike Snowmobile Association Board Meeting 7:00 PM Sport Yukon https://ksa.yk.ca/comingevents/
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From the Yukon to Disneyland cont’d
look back on. It was an added touch that my aunt, who first took me, was coming along too.
warnings of bringing young chil dren on Disney trips. The ones that suggest that it’s a lot of work and cost, considering the fact that your child might not re member a lot of it. However, like a lot of people I spoke to about it, I wasn’t too worried. After all, even if my son didn’t keep the memories of everything, I knew I would. His Dad would. His Graunt ie would. Plus, he’d still enjoy the experience being in the moment. not to include travel days. Travel days are always hard. People are tired, you’re dealing
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with delays (eight-hours on our way home) and it’s a lot of waiting around.
However, one thing I will continue to rave about is Air North’s customer service. We flew with them for part of the journey (no delays there) and I was incredibly grateful to the wonderful flight attendant who saw our son feel-
ing pain in his ears on the descent into Vancouver. She promptly placed paper towels soaked in boiling water into the bottom of two paper cups and handed them to me before suggesting that I place them over his ears like headphones.
“The steam helps with the popping,” she said, and it worked fantastically. I even tried them
falling asleep by the time we arrived at the hotel. Knowing we would mostly be spending our time at the pool or in the parks, we chose to stay at the Howard Johnson by Wyndham. It’s approximately a ten minute walk to the park, has bunk bed rooms and the most amazing pirate-themed splash park that a kid could hope for. Perfect.
After checking in, we all took a short walk down to Downtown
Disney—which is a Disney-themed shopping area with stores and restaurants situated right between entrances to both theme parks. Both my husband and I were excited to see Little Buddy’s face when we walked into the Disney Store. And we were not disappointed. His eyes widened as he rushed from rack to rack, taking everything in. I smiled as he took turns cuddling each of the giant stuffies he found. And while he did make requests, I was pleasantly surprised that he didn’t keep on at us to purchase anything. He was more in awe than anything; and this remained the same for the entirety of the trip. In fact, I think, by the end, he’d had enough of seeing so many toys—to the point where he said “no thanks” when we asked if he wanted to pick something on the last day.
And when it came to rides, this child had me beat. He continued to show no fear and eagerly hopped on any ride he could.
Luckily, being over 42 inches, there wasn’t much that he couldn’t get onto—and the faster the better. From giant drops on the Guardians of the Galaxy ride to speeding twists and turns on Space Mountain, my son had an absolute blast.
The best part of all of it was that after three full days of rides he still maintained that the greatest one was
the carousel. A plain carousel. Go figure!
The one thing that did get him (all of us, actually) down has to have been the intense heat. Honestly, if anyone asked me to travel down to Disneyland again in July, it would be a hard no.
The 30 degree Celsius heat in busy crowds was daunting at times, and even resulted in Little Buddy asking us to skip our family beach day—saying he needed a day without the sun. I’m just glad I remembered to bring a mini fan for him, because shade was not as easy to find as I had expected.
Regardless, it still was a magical trip and the memories of my child’s laughter still echoes in my mind as I think back on it. We played, explored, experienced ride after ride, purchased a few stuffed souvenirs, and Little Buddy even got to meet some of his favourite Disney characters! Anger from Inside Out and Spiderman were the favourites, with Mickey and the gang coming in a close third.
Sure there were tiring moments. It took a lot of planning, energy and patience during the inevitable meltdowns. But we were able to create meaningful memories and spend quality time as a family. Which really was the whole point anyway.
I’d do it again in a heartbeat. My son would too. n
Meeting Anger
Spiderman!
PHOTOS: Elsie Jordan
