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eet Jordi Mikeli-Jones — a renaissance woman. She is the owner of the popular Triple J’s Music, Tattoos and Piercing. She is president of Kona’s Coalition, a non-profit organization that works towards improving animal welfare in the Yukon. She was the first female resident DJ in Whitehorse, and she is the founder and promoter of the annual Sunstroke Music Festival, which runs this year on June 13. This year is extra special; it’s the final year for Sunstroke. But not all is lost. Since its creation in 2005, proceeds from the festival have raised more than $80,000 towards the care of abandoned or injured animals. “Sunstroke is important because it’s the only music festival in Whitehorse which donates all of its proceeds to charity,” MikeliJones says. “The first six years raised money for the Humane Society, then $10,000 was raised for the Humane Society Dawson. After, the proceeds went to Kona’s coalition.” Aside from the large contributions to animal charities, the festival itself has undergone major transformations. The first Sunstroke had about 600 people turn up. The 2014 version saw over 2000 festivalgoers. As a result, more tents and stages were erected in the Shipyards Park area, giving it a Wo o d s t o c k - l i k e appearance. Planning such a large festival takes a lot of time, and Mikeli-Jones is completely committed. “We start planning a year in advance, and our success is huge-

Mikeli-Jones. “In 2011 we had over 1300 applicants from over 20 countries.” Not too shabby for a small town in the North. This year, the headline acts will be Bob Log III, based out of Arizona and Australia, Ryan McNally and His Red Hot Ramblers, and repeat performers, The Whiskeydicks, who deliver Celtic rock music. A total of 10 bands will take to the stage this year. The venue for Sunstroke 2015 will be the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre. This is an all ages event, but there will be a beer garden set up outside for the adults. For those who are really in the festival spirit, there will also be a Yukon Brewing obstacle course. For those who arrive early, free t-shirts and stickers will be given out. Tickets are $30 at the door or at Triple J’s. Children 12 and under are free PHOTO: Adam Smith but must be accompanied with an adult. Sunstroke regulars, the Doors open at 4:30 p.m. on Whiskeydicks, performing June 13 — Yukon’s Birthday — at last year’s event and the festival goes until 2 a.m. What does life after Sunstroke have in store for MikeliJones? The 10th and final Sunstroke She plans to take a break from producing music festivals Music Festival will take place at and looks forward the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre to spending time with her daughter, Blue, and introducing her to other music festivals. Of course MikeliJones will also remain focused with her role as president of Kona’s Coalition. In the end, after the last song has been sung, it’s all about the animals and what we can do to give back. PHOTO: Peter Jickling

ly dependent upon the amazing family of volunteers who come out every year.”

Sunstroke also showcases some serious talent. Performers come from all over, and selecting from applicants is always tough for

Angela Szymczuk is a Whitehorse-based writer. Contact her via editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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Mitigating Factors

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Yukon innovator Adam Greetham is banking on a positive reception for his energysaving improvement to radon-mitigation technology by Ken Bolton

escribe Adam Greetham as you wish: tinkerer, scientist, adaptor, businessman. “A bit of all of them,” he admits. “I can’t really deny any one of those.” Another handle that easily fits the president of Groundtrax Environmental Services is innovator. Over 23 years doing environmental assessment and remediation, Greetham has developed “some of the best remediation technologies available on the market.” If all goes to plan, his latest project may soon find its way into thousands of Canadian homes, businesses and institutions — saving energy costs and possibly even lives. Greetham is in the final stages of developing a simple device he compares to a home thermostat. But instead of regulating temperature, it would control the operation of a building’s radon mitigation system. Radon is a colourless, tasteless, odourless gas produced in the soil by the breakdown of uranium. It is prevalent in the Whitehorse area and occurs throughout the world, particularly where hard rock is exposed. “It’s hit and miss,” Greetham explains. “Your neighbour may have high radon, but you may not.” According to Health Canada, prolonged exposure to radon also happens to be the second-leading cause of lung cancer, after smoking.

“Yukon Housing has done a wonderful job promoting and providing radon testing,” Greetham says. The Crown corporation has also certified about a dozen Yukon companies to assume that role, including Groundtrax. It was a natural fit for someone who was already doing environmental assessments, and sometimes remediation, associated with property transactions. “It’s another tool that needs to be provided to the client. I’m into having one more tool in the bag.” But Greetham believes the standard mitigation technique, using a small extractor fan to counteract the “chimney” effect that pulls soil gases through cracks or holes into the lower-pressure environment inside a building should be more energy-efficient. The problem, he explains, is that the negative pressure the fan creates can suck as much as half of the building’s internal air supply through the system. Less than three months ago, the self-described “problem-solver at heart” conceived a small device to turn that extractor fan into a “smart, self-controlled” mitigation system that could reduce that costly outflow of air to almost zero. “If the vacuum fan is the miti-

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On June 22, Greetham will learn whether or not he will receive the first Yukon Innovation Prize of $60,000, jointly sponsored by Cold Climate Innovation and the territorial Economic Development department. He’s one of four finalists who each received $10,000 at the semi-final round. The others are Chris Bartsch, for a tool to score or cut decorative concrete flooring; Kirk PHOTO: Courtesy on Adam Greetham Potter, for an energyefficient header system for residential and commercial doors Location is not a barrier to and windows; and Terry Rufiagecompeting globally, according Holway for a concept to increase energy efficiency of exterior to Adam Greetham, seen doors. here with his wife, Josée Greetham is determined to Belisle, business development carry through on his project, manager for Groundtrax with or without the $60,000 prize purse. Environmental Services “You have to just continuously think through the process and gation hardware, this will be the move ahead. If there’s a roadblock, look at the roadblock and brain for that system,” he says. After getting positive response say, ‘That’s not a problem. This is from Yukon Innovation and con- the solution.’” The businessman side of the insulting with radon industry professionals and agencies such as novator knows just how he wants Health Canada, his four-person to proceed. “The number one objective is team is “pushing full-tilt” on the to bring it to market, and preferidea. Within a year — two at the ably have the products made here latest — Greetham hopes to have in the Yukon, if possible,” he says two separate products available from his home overlooking Kettthat could save consumers as ley’s Canyon, near Marsh Lake. “You don’t need to be in Montmuch as $2,000 a year in energy real, or California. You can have costs. One would be in the under-$200 the clear skies, clean air and nonprice range, aimed for a broader chaos around you to brainstorm, and still utilize amazing capabilmarket. “It does very much have the ities right here,” he adds. “It’s a global market out there, potential to be mandated for use with radon mitigation systems, and we have the resources here to due to the energy savings it can be in the world market.” provide,” he says. The other model would be Ken Bolton is a freelance writer and former co-editor of geared to high-end installations, What’s Up Yukon. such as remote industrial sites.

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rom June 17 through 21 Dawson City will host the Midnight Sun Camera Obscura Festival. This is the follow up to last year’s Dawson City Solstice Symposium, which took place from June 18 through 22. Through much of May, Donald Lawrence, along with some students of his from Thompson Rivers University, in Kamloops, B.C. have been preparing for this event along with an international cadre of artists who have been participating in the federally funded Camera Obscura Project. While the device itself predates the invention of the camera as we know it, it may help to think of the camera obscura as a kind of large pinhole camera — light shining though a small hole into a dark room (hence the name from the Latin) casts an inverted image on a screen. You can use a series of mirrors and lenses to flip the image upright, but artists and scientist/ philosophers have known the basic trick for over 2000 years. Dawson City has had a camera obscura building on its Waterfront Park since 2004. It was installed by the ODD Gallery on behalf of the Dawson City Arts Society (DCAS) and can be visited during the summer between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Similar devices needn’t be that large or permanent. During the festival people will see tent structures with metal or wooden frames, most of which will be portable and much smaller than the DCAS model. Lawrence is the principal instigator of the project and he sees the devices as being at the intersection of art and science, cultural and wilderness, and learning and play. The festival’s origins go back 11 years, when Lawrence had an ODD Gallery exhibition of photographs featuring images that had been shot under water with pinhole cameras. The Dawson camera obscura was built then and DCAS began to have an interest in pinhole photography, with the assistance of Whitehorse-based photographer Mario Villeneuve. It was then that the notion of a festival was born, though it would be six years before the Social Sci-

visited by people throughout the festival,” Lawrence says. “And we’ll have one day when we do a kind of a public tour. Some of the artists might speak a bit about their projects during those tours. “There will be two gallery openings. One will be by students at the Confluence Gallery in the Yukon School of Visual Arts. That exhibition will be called ‘Strange Things Done’.” These won’t necessarily be camera obscura projects, but will be related to image projection in darkened spaces. “There will be another exhibition in the ODD Gallery and that will be works by members of the PHOTO: Dan Davidson research group. There will also be some public talks.” There will be a series of three Donald Lawrence strikes a thematically connected free pose in front of Dawson City’s workshops on the subject, and own camera obscura. while they are linked, Lawrence says they will also be independent, so people can take in what ences and Humanities Research they have time for. Council of Canada funded it. It will have received $296,700 over After 32 years teaching in rural its five-year life. Yukon schools, Dan Davidson During the festival, most of the retired from that profession artists will create projects away but continues writing about from the base, which is the Mac- life in Dawson City. Please send aulay House artists’ residence. comments about his stories to “There will be sites that can be dawson@whatsupyukon.com.

Caribou Days Allan Benjamin , Old Crow, Yukon

WINTER IS FINALLY GONE IT’S GREAT TO SEE A SWAN. IT’S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR WHEN WE’LL SEE A BEAR. IT’S NICE TO SEE THE BIRDS AND THE CARIBOU HERDS. THERE IS NO MORE SNOW AN’ THE LEAVES WILL GROW. GWICHINS LIKE TO PLAY OUTDOORS LIKE THE ANIMALS ON ALL FOURS. WE HAVE ALL KINDS OF FUN PLAYING IN THE MIDNIGHT SUN. WE CELECBRATE CARIBOU DAYS BECAUSE THAT’S GWICHIN WAYS.

THERE’S LOTS OF EVENTS AN’ WE SET TRAPS AN’ TENTS. EVERYTHING IS NICE AS WE WATCH THE RIVER ICE. WE HUNT WITH A GUN AN’ KNIFE ‘CAUSE THAT’S OUR WAY OF LIFE. YOU WILL HEAR A LOON AN’ DANCE TO A FIDDLE TUNE. OLD CROW YUKON IS OUR HOME THAT’S WHERE THE CARIBOU ROAM. WHEN VUNTUT GWICHINS CELEBRATE WE DON’T CARE ABOUT THE TIME AN’ DATE.

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Bonding in the Ballpark

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his past summer I had the unique opportunity to meet former New York Times columnist Richard Kinzer in Leon, Nicaragua. During my time there I inhaled his account of the slings and arrows of the Sandinista revolution and made sure I was within handshaking distance when I attended one of his speaking events. Flanked by his journalism students from Brown University, he spoke with passion and pride about the spirit of the Nicaraguan culture. His anecdotes reflected a desire to get past the oversimplified stereotype of a nation ravaged by war, of a people unfulfilled. Strangely enough, he found the country’s baseball diamonds to be an ideal location to bond with both the young and old, rich and poor — to get in touch with local flavours and personal stories. It’s as if, during long years of repressive rule, often funded by Uncle Sam himself, Nicaraguans co-opted America’s past time for their own social purposes. There was fiery passion, firecrackers, and general whooping and hollering in the stands of the Nicaraguan ballparks I visited. Detractors denounce baseball as boring. I would make the same assessment of poker because I don’t know — or care to know — the rules, strategies, and nuances. And so it is with baseball, “the most literary of sports”, according to Smithsonian historian David Ward. Although the poet TS Eliot dubbed April “the cruelest month”, for baseball fans April signifies the renewal of spring. After a tough slog through winter, North American fans anticipate the prospect of opening day and all its optimistic potential. Does the game serve similar functions throughout the Americas? One local fan observed, “There’s so much you want to

forget; this is as close as you can come to forgetting it all.” But Kinzer opined that in times of civil war and invasion by foreign powers, “Baseball had become the way Nicaragua expressed itself to the world.” In cross-cultural lore, striking similarities underscore the latitude-bridging importance of the game. In his conversations with oldtimers around the ballparks of Nicaragua, Kinzer heard many tales, but claimed that none was as moving as the one about “that error”.

Su�� e��n�� n� ��l� d�� Bost�� Re� S�� f�� . On October 25, 1986, in game 6 of the World Series against the New York Mets, Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner let an innocent ground ball go between his legs. His error allowed the winning run score in the bottom of the 10th. Although the Red Sox had already blown the lead and there still was a game 7, the blame was placed squarely on Buckner, a former batting champion, for committing “that error”. Although he was playing through terrific knee pain and had several clutch hits leading up to his error, Buckner suffered death threats and moved to a remote part of Idaho to escape the onslaught of abuse. Whether he knows it or not, he has a kindred spirit of sorts in Nicaragua. By the end of World War II, Nicaragua had come close to winning international championships but,

like the Red Sox, managed to lose in unforeseen and excruciating ways, often at the eleventh hour. That said, by the 1940’s Nicaragua was recognized as one of the world’s baseball powers. When the Nicaraguan national team arrived in Columbia to play for the World Amateur Championship in 1947, many believed it could win. But in one of the final games, a substitute third baseman allowed a slow grounder to roll through his legs. Although his error was in the second inning of a nine-inning game, a myth grew up that the sub, “Jaguita”, had cost Nicaragua its best shot at redemption on the world stage. He was known as the man who committed “that error” for the rest of his days. For another indication of how central baseball is in the Nicaraguan popular society, consider October 8, 1986. While Bill Bucker and the Boston Red Sox were preparing for the MLB playoffs, Sandinista foot soldier Fernando Canales was deep in the jungles of southern Nicaragua, on patrol. It was the height of the civil war. Members of the Sandinista army who had overthrown the US backed Samoza dictatorship were now facing incursions from the contra army favoured by Ronald Reagan. Canales spotted an unmarked plane. As he later testified in court, “When they [his superiors] saw it wasn’t one of ours, they ordered me to fire... After I shot.. We saw it explode in the air, and we saw it go down in flames.” Caneles’ actions revealed the contra supply chain and he was celebrated along with his comrades on the cover of Sandinista newspapers for days. But his crowning glory was being invited to throw out the first ball of the baseball season. Ben Mahony named his cat after Carl Yastrzemski. Contact him via editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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What Are the Key USES of Cash? As an investor, you may find that the elements of your portfolio that seem to draw most of your attention are stocks and bonds. After all, these investment vehicles, and others derived from them, provide you with potential growth and income opportunities — which is why you invest in the first place. Yet, you also may find significant value in a more humble financial asset: cash. In fact, you might be surprised at the various ways in which the cash, and cash equivalents, in your portfolio can help you complete your financial picture. One way to understand the uses of cash is to look at the “USES” of cash. In other words, consider the acronym USES: Unexpected expenses and emergencies You’ll need sufficient cash for situations such as a job loss, a home repair or an unplanned medical expense. During your working years, you should keep three to six months’ worth of living expenses in a cash account specifically designed to meet unexpected expenses. Once you’re retired, you may be able to get by on a smaller emergency fund — up to three months’ worth of living expenses, although you will need more for everyday spending. Specific short-term savings goal Are you anticipating a big expense —a wedding, a big vacation, a down payment on a new home, etc. — sometime within the next few years? If so, you’ll want to set aside sufficient cash, with the exact amount depending on your specific short-term goal. Everyday spending It goes without saying that you’ll need adequate cash for your everyday spending needs — groceries, utilities, entertainment, mortgage/debt payments, and so on. Of course, while you’re working, you will probably handle most of these costs with your paychecks, but you may still need to set aside one or two months’ worth of living expenses. Once you’re retired, though, it’s a somewhat different story. While your expenses may go down in some areas (such as costs associated with employment), they are likely to go up in others (such as health care). So your overall cost of living may not drop much, if at all. Consequently, it may be a good idea to set aside 12 months’ worth of living expenses, after incorporating other sources of income, such as Old Age Security (OAS) and outside employment. In addition, you’ll have to decide on the most efficient way of drawing on your other sources of income, including any pensions and investment accounts such as an RRSP. It’s especially important to create a sustainable withdrawal strategy for your investment portfolio because you don’t want to run the risk of outliving your money. Source of investment

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You’ll want to have some cash available in your portfolio — perhaps 2% to 3% of the portfolio’s value — to take advantage of investment opportunities as they arise. Also, having even a small percentage of your portfolio devoted to cash can modestly improve your overall diversification — and a diversified portfolio is your best defense against market volatility. (Keep in mind, though, that diversification can’t guarantee a profit or protect against loss.) So, there you have it: four key USES of cash. Taken together, they provide some good reasons to keep at least a modest “stream” of liquid assets in your portfolio.

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Thu, Jun 11 Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM Fri, Jun 12 Uzume Taiko 8:00 PM The Old Jarvis Street Saloon Fire Hall With the choreographed physicality Fri, Jun 12 Arts in the Park -The Whiskey of martial arts, the heart-stopping pulse of Dicks 12:00 PM LePage Park Come and the O-Daiko and the rhythmic sensitivity of listen to some awesome live music! a jazz ensemble, the drummers of Uzume Fri, Jun 12 Yukon Musician: Anne Turner Taiko put on an exhilarating performance. 6:00 PM Westmark Whitehorse Jazz and Fri, Jun 12 Star Wars Burlesque 8:00 Easy Listening PM Coast High Country Inn It’s Star Wars Fri, Jun 12 Uzume Taiko 8:00 PM The Old Fire Hall With the choreographed physicality as you’ve never seen it before! Acclaimed Vancouver-based theatre troupe Geekenders of martial arts, the heart-stopping pulse of combines theatre, fandom, comedy, and the O-Daiko and the rhythmic sensitivity of burlesque into a sexy two-act reboot of a a jazz ensemble, the drummers of Uzume sci-fi classic. Taiko put on an exhilarating performance. Sat, Jun 13 Pagliacci and Cavelleria Fri, Jun 12 Speed Control 8:00 PM Lizards Rusticana 1:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Night Club Dinner and the Opera Fri, Jun 12 RETRO Dance Party With CKRW 8:00 PM CKRW 867-668-8100 Tune Sat, Jun 13 History Of Knitting 1:30 PM MacBride Museum Learn about the into 96.1FM with Bobby & Amy interesting history surrounding knitting! Fri, Jun 12 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in Sat, Jun 13 Yarning on Shallow Bay Road the Boiler Room Sat, Jun 13 Sunstroke Music Festival 5:00 10:30 AM Shallow Bay Road 633-4924 Craft in a whimsical setting! For exact location, PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Enjoy live please call. music under the midnight sun, showcasing Sat, Jun 13 Whitehorse Yarn Crawl 11:00 performances from many musical genres. AM Multiple Locations Come and knit with us Sat, Jun 13 Sat’day Celebration “Lucie around town! Bring a project you’re working Desaulniers & Andrea McColeman” 6:00 on or start a new one! 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combines theatre, fandom, comedy, and burlesque into a sexy two-act reboot of a sci-fi classic. Sat, Jun 13 Cycle Run Walk For Autism 2015 9:00 AM Robert Service Campground Join us in this event to bring awareness to Autism. Sat, Jun 13 Art From the Inside Out 9:30 AM Arts Underground (867) 667-4080 Tap into your creative energies and ability. No artistic experience needed, just a desire to explore this part of yourself in a safe, fun, gentle way. Sat, Jun 13 Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Coffee Discussion Group 9:30 AM Emergency Measures Organization YARA’s breakfast at the A&W. Casual event. Hams from outside the Yukon often join. Sun, Jun 14 Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 PM Arts Underground Non-instructed open studio. Participants are welcome to use the studio’s tools and equipment; clay and some tools are available for purchase. Every Sunday except long weekends. $5/hour. Mon, Jun 15 Euchre Night 6:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Mon, Jun 15 GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 PM Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome. For more information email: tjbowlby@gmail.com Tue, Jun 16 Summer Fun for Kids! (4-5 Year Olds) 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library 667-5239 This program is designed to help children develop a love of stories and reading during the summer. A variety of free, exciting activities will be offered! Please call or email to register as space is limited. Wed, Jun 17 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Join us inside the Bridges Café Wed, Jun 17 Summer Fun for Kids! (6-8 Year Olds) 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library 667-5239 This program is designed to help children develop a love of stories and reading during the summer. A variety of free, exciting activities will be offered! Please call or email to register as space is limited. Wed, Jun 17 Minister Kent’s BBQ 5:00 PM Grey Mountain Primary School Wed, Jun 17 FREE Activity Night 5:30 PM Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child and have fun with many different activities happening every week! Wed, Jun 17 Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck 8:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre A special engagement with the documentary—8 years in the making and authorized by Francis Cobain—that is being hailed as the definitive film about the troubled life of lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of Nirvana. Thu, Jun 18 Summer Fun for Kids! (8-12 Year Olds) 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library 667-5239 This program is designed to help children develop a love of stories and reading during the summer. A variety of free, exciting activities will be offered! Please call or email to register as space is limited. Thu, Jun 18 Whitehorse: Fireweed community Market 3:00 PM Shipyards Park 393-2255 From stunning jewellery, fine art, and unique crafts to fresh produce, quality prepared foods and personal care products. All hand-made, grown or produced by Yukon artisans.

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Thu, Jun 11 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club. Thu, Jun 11 After school Theatre 3:15 PM Heart Of Riverdale Thu, Jun 11 Animal Crackers 4:30 PM MacBride Museum Explore MacBride Museum’s animal gallery with one of our knowledgeable interpreters and play Who Dung It? Fri, Jun 12 Young Explorer’s Preschool Program 10:00 AM MacBride Museum 867667-2709, ext.3 parents and children explore the animal gallery together. Play games, create crafts, read stories and sing songs. Fri, Jun 12 Baby Storytime 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library For children ages 6-24 months and caregiver(s) Fri, Jun 12 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.

Fri, Jun 12 After School Building and Sculpting 3:15 PM Heart Of Riverdale Fri, Jun 12 Animal Crackers 4:30 PM MacBride Museum Explore MacBride Museum’s animal gallery with one of our knowledgeable interpreters and play Who Dung It? Fri, Jun 12 Teen Drop In 6:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Sat, Jun 13 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club. Sat, Jun 13 Animal Crackers 4:30 PM MacBride Museum Explore MacBride Museum’s animal gallery with one of our knowledgeable interpreters and play Who Dung It? Sat, Jun 13 Cycle Run Walk For Autism 2015 9:00 AM Robert Service Campground Join us in this event to bring awareness to Autism. Sat, Jun 13 Yukon wildlife Preserve Yukoner Day & AGM 9:30 AM Yukon Wildlife Preserve Free entry, and events from 9:30am - 6:00pm. Events include carnivore feeding times, tours of the rehabilitation centre, and a BBQ. The AGM will be conducted from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Sun, Jun 14 Stunts with Sticks! 2:00 PM Beringia Centre 867-667-8855 Could you take down a short-faced bear with a tool you made from two sticks? It requires gumption and ingenuity! We’ll show you how to build your own atlatl so you can test your skills on our target range. Sun, Jun 14 Animal Crackers 4:30 PM MacBride Museum Explore MacBride Museum’s animal gallery with one of our knowledgeable interpreters and play Who Dung It? Mon, Jun 15 Animal Crackers 4:30 PM MacBride Museum Explore MacBride Museum’s animal gallery with one of our knowledgeable interpreters and play Who Dung It? Mon, Jun 15 GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 PM Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome. For more information email: tjbowlby@gmail.com Mon, Jun 15 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL 8:30 AM Heart Of Riverdale Mon, Jun 15 Museum Mysteries MacBride Museum (867) 667-2709 Your child will learn many mysteries that surround the yukon before making some creations of their own! Tue, Jun 16 Summer Fun for Kids! (4-5 Year Olds) 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library 667-5239 This program is designed to help children develop a love of stories and reading during the summer. A variety of free, exciting activities will be offered! Please call or email to register as space is limited. Tue, Jun 16 Animal Crackers 4:30 PM MacBride Museum Explore MacBride Museum’s animal gallery with one of our knowledgeable interpreters and play Who Dung It? Wed, Jun 17 Summer Fun for Kids! (6-8 Year Olds) 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library 667-5239 This program is designed to help children develop a love of stories and reading during the summer. A variety of free, exciting activities will be offered! Please call or email to register as space is limited. Wed, Jun 17 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club. Wed, Jun 17 Animal Crackers 4:30 PM MacBride Museum Explore MacBride Museum’s animal gallery with one of our knowledgeable interpreters and play Who Dung It? Wed, Jun 17 Girls Group 5:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale Wed, Jun 17 FREE Activity Night 5:30 PM Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child and have fun with many different activities happening every week! Thu, Jun 18 Summer Fun for Kids! (8-12 Year Olds) 2:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library 667-5239 This program is designed to help children develop a love of stories and reading during the summer. A variety of free, exciting activities will be offered! Please call or email to register as space is limited. Thu, Jun 18 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.

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Sat, Jun 13 Art From the Inside Out 9:30 AM Arts Underground (867) 667-4080 Tap into your creative energies and ability. No artistic experience needed, just a desire to explore this part of yourself in a safe, fun, gentle way. Sun, Jun 14 Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 PM Arts Underground Non-instructed open studio. Participants are welcome to use the studio’s tools and equipment; clay and some tools are available for purchase. Every Sunday except long weekends. $5/hour. Tue, Jun 16 Brave New Writing 7:00 PM Rah Rah Gallery work that creative muscle in a warm and supportive environment. This is a guided creative writing workshop using prompts to inspire, engage, and explore. Tue, Jun 16 YuKonstruct Weekly Open House 7:00 PM YuKonstruct Makerspace Tour YuKonstruct, see some projects in action, and meet some fellow makers Wed, Jun 17 Introductory Tracking 7:15 PM City Of Whitehorse 633-4952 Learn how to train your dog to track. Will be held around Whitehorse. Thu, Jun 18 Instructables Build Night with Silhouette 6:30 PM YuKonstruct Makerspace

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Wed, Jun 10 Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 AM Sport Yukon 867334-8654 Come and build your leadership skills, polish your public speaking in a fun and supportive environment! Guests are welcome to come and drop into our meetings at any time. Thu, Jun 11 Whitehorse Baptist Church Elder Meeting 4:45 PM Whitehorse Baptist Church Thu, Jun 11 Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous AGM 5:30 PM Yukon Inn 6672148 Meeting will take place in the Fireside Room. Items being discussed and presented: Fiscal year end date change, updates and changes to society’s constitution and bylaws, honorary member and volunteer of the year, 2015 ﬁnancials and more. Sat, Jun 13 Yukon wildlife Preserve Yukoner Day & AGM 9:30 AM Yukon Wildlife Preserve Free entry, and events from 9:30am - 6:00pm. Events include carnivore feeding times, tours of the rehabilitation centre, and a BBQ. The AGM will be conducted from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Tue, Jun 16 Yukon Historical & Museums Association AGM 6:00 PM Beringia Centre Come and bring your ideas, you can renew membership at the door. Wed, Jun 17 Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 AM Sport Yukon 867334-8654 Come and build your leadership skills, polish your public speaking in a fun and supportive environment! Guests are welcome to come and drop into our meetings at any time. Wed, Jun 17 LPN Association 7:00 PM Whitehorse (867) 332-7888 Get updated information regarding liability Insurance, lobbying government and other important plans. Thu, Jun 18 An Opportunity To Meet The President And CEO Of CIBC - Victor Dodig 11:30 AM Mt McIntyre Rec Centre (Ski Chalet) 667-7545 Come and have lunch and talk with Victor Dodig, CIBC CEO and ask him questions you may have for him and/or his business. Register your space by phoning in. Thu, Jun 18 Whitehorse Baptist Church Elder Meeting 4:45 PM Whitehorse Baptist Church

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Five Spectacles To Be Seen At Whitehorse Nuit Blanche Interactive performances celebrate light, history, and women — all night long

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rom dance to live painting to a spider web takeover of a local park, the second annual Whitehorse Nuit Blanche (WNB) has an exhibit and activity for everybody. With a focus on participatory performances, the all-night art crawl transforms the audience into creators as it takes over downtown Whitehorse. Here are five more WNB art happenings:

your intention unfold on her canvas and find insight in her brushstrokes. Through her live painting performance, she will shine light on the areas of ourselves and our lives that need attention. With themed hourly devotions aimed at everything from ancestors, to hopes and dreams, to saying goodbye, the audience can contribute an intention to one, a few, or all of the sessions.

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An internationally renowned choreographer, Miller has toured dance productions throughout Canada, USA, Czech Republic, Germany, the Netherlands, and the Middle East. Her 12-hour cyclic performance will consist of 2.5-hour installations in which local women are invited to participate (no dancing experience or rhythm necessary). A group folk-dancing experience of sorts, the installation speaks to the objectification and commodification women face every day. Email millerpaivio@sympatico.ca to participate. Devotional Dance Paintings Location: l’AFY Artist: Janelle Hardy Do you have an intention regarding gratitude, change, or healing? Bring it to this exhibit and Hardy will dance and paint in devotion to it. Watch the story of

The audience is invited to help spin and weave webs between trees using lace, yarn, and crochet needles. By joining for a stich, row, or round, participants will connect the past to the present and honour the often-undervalued art of women. Donate old doilies and tablecloths and watch them get drawn into the work. Somewhere Over the Rainbow Location: CJUC 92.5FM, various locations throughout Whitehorse Artist: Lindsay Dobbin In honour of the longest day of the year, this 12-hour performance installation will broadcast local stories and field recordings on the theme of light. Radios will be installed throughout the downtown core so that Nuit Blanchers can listen to snippets of narratives and sounds during the night. The

Mapping the Whiskey Flats Location: SS Klondike Park Artists: Bonnie Fordyce and Arlin McFarlane Fordyce’s family called Whiskey Flats home until the city moved their entire house to the escarpment. Join her and McFarlane for an all-night celebration of the rich history of the colourful community that sat on the banks of the Yukon River during the 1950’s and 1960’s. Former residents and other audience participants will come together to remap the Whiskey Flats as it once was using tape measures and chalk. Stories and photographs will be shared with intervals of live music, late night marshmallows, and early morning hot chocolate. Whitehorse Nuit Blanche will begin Saturday, June 20 at 7 p.m. and will end on Sunday, June 21 at 7 a.m. Visit WNB online at whitehorsenuitblanche.com and facebook.com/whitehorsenuitblanche. Selene Vakharia is writing in support of Whitehorse Nuit Blanche. Contact her via editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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arked in front of Sid’s museum in Beaver Creek, Yukon sits a 1928 Ford Model A. “I bought it at a swap meet in Lethbridge about three or four years ago,” he says. “I put a new roof on it with new wood, canvas, and chicken wire.” I ask Sid what he meant by chicken wire being included in the construction of a car. “That’s what they used to put everything together — chicken wire. They didn’t have the technology to make solid roofs on cars until around 1937, just wood inserts. They would make all the sides and piece it together, but not a solid roof. The roof is all fixed now.” When was Ford founded? “Oh, 1903. Ford started out building bicycles and then cars. Ford created the Model T from 1908 to 1927 and then the Model A from 1928 to 1931. They called the Model T the Tin Lizzy and called the Model A Henry Ford’s Lady.” When asked what the biggest difference between the Model T and the Model A is, he replies, “The transmission. The Model A was an improvement over the

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The Model A was known as “Henry Ford’s Lady” Model T in every way.” “My Model A was built in 1928, it is the original.” Looking at this unique vehicle, I notice a small cap above the grill. “That’s the radiator cap.” Crouching down, Sid points at the grill. “There’s a hole at the bottom of the grill to put a crank in there.” Sid uses his hands to demonstrate turning a crank. “I don’t have one but it would’ve come with a crank in 1928. I do have some of the original tools that came with the vehicle

in 1928. Just tools to change the spark plugs and what not. “I kept it under a shelter in the front yard over the winter. But this week I took it out for a drive. The Model A is running great! I drove it around town and parked it in front of the museum. So it’s out on display for visitors to see.” How many vehicles has Sid owned? “Oh, that’s a really good question, probably several hundred.” Grandpa and I laugh and I ask him about the awards he used to win when he lived in Alberta. “I won first place in the World of Wheels in Lethbridge with my

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cellent baguettes, croissants, and other such bready delights found across the French diaspora. Farewell pain au chocolat, adieu brioche, à la prochaine cannellais. Anyway, I’m sure all that gluten – and butter – is best saved for special occasions. I’m back to making sourdough rye and my ever-evolving series of fermented pancakes. In a happy coincidence, I recently chanced upon a ridiculously large package of organic nori, the kind of seaweed used to make sushi rolls and cones, which is currently serving to distract me from all the absent baking. I am rediscovering the delight of wrapping and rolling every meal, instead of sopping it up with a crusty loaf. Starting with the simple pattern of rice, a little spicy sauce, and a few long thin vegetables, I then expanded into other nontraditional grains like buckwheat and quinoa. They don’t have quite the cohesion of sticky rice, but then again I’ve never had a problem with messy food. Nor am I one to shy away from that grey area where fusion cuisine slides into culture clash. Curry in a roll? Not all of my experiments can be termed consummate triumphs, but that’s the point of experimenting — failure is a necessary backdrop to success. My favorite creation of the moment, unsurprisingly, highlights the new growth of spring. Pairing the perennial chives, which are the first thing up in the garden, with early fireweed shoots, brings together the best of wild and cultivated in my books. Adding fresh mint or the gentlest pinch of fresh sage gives a clean bite that speaks of crisp mornings and cold, clean streams. While the version below includes the traditional zing of wasabi, I also tried and enjoyed try-

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Fresh mint and fireweed shoots make for a refreshing spring combination. ing other sources of heat, some of which are local (Thai bird chili hot sauce and horseradish) and others that are not (dried aleppo chilies, Korean chili flakes, chipotle chili powder). Perhaps it’s just my attention span, but I’ve almost forgotten

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FIREWEED ROLL Makes 4 rolls INGREDIENTS 4 sheets nori 1 Cup cooked rice (any kind is fine, but shorter grain will stick together better) 1 good handful very young fireweed shoots ½ handful slightly older, thicker, fireweed shoots 16 chives ½ Cup fresh mint leaves 2 Tbs. mayonnaise Wasabi or horseradish, to taste METHOD • Heat an inch of water in a saucepan to a simmer, and steam the thick fireweed shoots just to tender, only a minute or two. Lay out a sheet of nori, shiny side up, and spread ¼ cup rice over the surface, leaving an inch free at the top. • Mix the wasabi or horseradish with the mayonnaise and spread a quarter in a horizontal line near the bottom of the sheet. Layer on fresh and steamed fireweed, 4 chives and mint leaves — don’t be afraid to use lots. With your hands or the help of a bamboo sushi mat, roll up the nori from the bottom, tucking the contents in tight before continuing up to where the bare nori comes back over the roll. • Dip your fingers in water and dab along the edge to seal. Slice the roll with a very sharp knife, and repeat for the other three. • Serve with tamari or soy sauce and extra wasabi for dipping.

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ver the years a few people have told me that due to a loss of flavour, they do not freeze fish and only eat them fresh. Certainly a well cared for fresh fish has a slight flavour edge on one that’s been frozen, but not enough difference to avoid freezing your catch. For most of my life I’ve been serving fish that has been frozen, so far without any complaints. The big secret is how well the fish is cared for from the time it’s caught until it is frozen. Just like the computer phrase, “Garbage in-garbage out”, poorly handled fish will make a poor meal. Unlike red meats, which are aged to make them tender, fish have no connective tissue, so they spoil or at least lose quality very quickly. Fish should be killed, bled, and put on ice right away to retain their firmness and flavour. A fish left on the floor of the boat changes color very quickly and the skin wrinkles as it dries out. This is all part of the spoiling process and can be prevented by using a cooler containing ice or freezer packs,

which is kept out of the sun. Fish intended for the freezer should get to the freezer quickly but can be kept for a number of days on ice in vacuum packages or in appropriate size Ziplocs with all the air squeezed out. The quality of the fish will deteriorate rapidly if you leave them whole or unwrapped, even on ice, because the melt-water starts the spoiling process. To be frozen, fish should be filleted and packaged into mealsized portions to avoid wastage. Vacuum sealing is the best option, but as above, an air-exhausted Ziploc will also work for short-term freezing. When frozen, these plastic bags can be easily damaged in the freezer by rough handling, so be gentle with them. If you have the time and energy, an additional wrap of butcher paper over the plastic bags gives an extra layer of protection. When the packaging is damaged, the frozen product will quickly get freezer-burned, which is simply the dry environment in the freezer drawing off all the moisture from the fish. Fish will also keep well frozen

LUNCH in water in a container such as a milk carton or Tupperware container. While this routine works to keep the flavour in, the packages are bulkier and take much longer to thaw prior to cooking. The vacuum-sealed or Ziploc packages can be thawed in tepid water much more quickly and with minimal mess. Thawed fish should be used quickly so that it ends up cooking as soon as possible after it’s finished thawing. At our house we regularly eat pike, lake trout, and salmon from the previous summer, and in early winter, ling cod from the previous winter is common. Larry Leigh is an avid angler, hunter and all-round outdoors person who prefers to cook what he harvests himself. He is a past president of the Canadian Wildlife Federation and retired hunter education coordinator for the Government of Yukon. Please send comments about his articles to wild@whatsupyukon.com.

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The Ultimate Guide to Yukon Sport by Doug Sack

ohn Firth’s massive Yukon Sport: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, published in November 2014 by Sport Yukon, is a heavy book. It must weigh 14 pounds. If you’re brain isn’t strong enough to read all of it, mine wasn’t, you can throw out your old barbells and dumbbells and incorporate it into a new fitness program. Little kids could use it for curls and bench presses while simultaneously studying the comprehensive history of sports in the Yukon. Since it’s an encyclopedia done alphabetically, there is no timeline or plotline, it starts at the beginning with Aboriginal Sport, which were called Arctic Sports when I covered them, and concludes with a 17-page Index of names, names, and more names — since it takes people to play sports. In between, you’ll discover many things you didn’t know about Yukon sporting activities during the 117 years since the Klondike Gold Rush, including what is purported to be the first known sports photos in the Yukon’s history, a foot race down Front Street in Dawson in 1898 followed by a well-attended tuga-war with an SRO audience. However, Firth claims the first actual sporting contest was a snow-shoveling event hosted by Jack McQuesten at Forty Mile in 1882, after which the loser had to stand on his head in front of the crowd. It’s a good thing Firth has a sense of humour and uses it throughout, because this tome could have been drier than a popcorn belch. In the Introduction,

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As a former sports editor dedicated to truth and accuracy, my only question is, “Photos, please?” This is obviously a coffee table publication, not to mention a primary reference source for every Yukon sportswriter from now to eternity. I particularly enjoyed reading about the hoops Cal Miller and Ken McKinnon had to jump through in Alaska and the NWT to launch the Arctic Winter Games. The best chuckle was a toss-up between Chester Kelly and Howie Firth, who John doesn’t mention as a relative. When Kelly was a 19-year-old

Dawson boxer training under Art Fry, he got aggressive with Fry in a sparring session and tried to seriously box him. Fry was about 60 at the time and responded in kind. “He cleaned my clock,” Kelly recalled. When Howie Firth was a young kid playing shinny around Whitehorse, the older guys used him as an ice tester saying, “Send the chubby Catholic kid out first.” If the ice held Howie, the game was on. Of course, he grew up to become one of the Yukon’s better athletes in both hockey and canoe racing, and still plays a lot of golf. Perhaps the best way to read

this book is backwards. Go to the Index first, look for names you know and go to the pages that explain what they did. That’s how I found out Lucy Steele was the first born-and-raised Yukoner to compete in the Olympics. There are also some weird entries, like underwater hockey and a 1901 two-day match, alternating sports, between the Dawson cricket club and an American baseball team. The Yanks prevailed and cricket croaked in the Klondike in 1904 while baseball thrived. Firth also has one of the best summaries I’ve read of the 1905 Stanley Cup Challenge by the Dawson Nuggets against the Ottawa Silver Seven, which produced Stanley Cup records still not broken to this day. Records such as Frank McGee’s 14 goals in the second game, including eight consecutively, in a 23-2 blowout — also a record. McGee only had one eye and the Dawson goalie, Albert Forest, was only 18, still the youngest to ever play for the Stanley Cup, The Toronto Telegraph said of the Nuggets, “Never has such a consignment of hockey junk come over the metals of the CPR. The visitors couldn’t shoot, couldn’t skate. Taking candies from a baby or robbing a bank would have been easier.” Joe Boyle, the dredge magnate who organized the whole thing, blamed the refs. During the rest of their winter tour the Nuggets were 8-8-1 from Halifax to Pittsburgh to Brandon, Manitoba. So they weren’t dog meat, they just had a bad Stanley Cup, caused, some say, by hangovers from the cross-country train ride. My hat is off to John Firth for researching and writing this very heavy book. Somebody had to do it, he did it extremely well and it will serve future generations of Yukoners for a long, long time. Doug Sack is a Yukon-based writer. Contact him via editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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June 11, 2015

On the Tagish Road

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Whitehorse to Atlin You can do this in two days, fully loaded with your camping gear. I rode to Tarfu Lake the first day, and was in Atlin before dinner on the second. If you haven’t been riding with full panniers, you might want to make the trip a three-day ride though. The weight really slows you down, and the Atlin road is oh-so-hilly, including 22 km of gravel. As soon as I turned onto Highway 7 towards Atlin, there were

two grizzlies playing in the ditch. They did not hear me coming until I whizzed by. I tensely remembered that a friend had been chased by grizzlies while biking the Dempster Highway a few weeks ago. Bears on the highway are so much more real when you’ve only got a pedal bike. Bring spray and a bell. Most people are friendly to cyclists, perhaps because they think you are nuts. I was chilling by the highway under the willows before Como Lake, escaping the sweltering chip-seal, when a shirtSales Mon-Fri 8 am-6 pm Sat 9 am-5 pm Sunday Closed

less guy in a F-150 offered me a beer. Tired from biking, that was and probably will be, the besttasting Coors Light of my life. But really, save the beer for the victory, because this has been one hot summer and beer dehydrates. That Coors was definitely not a performance-enhancing beverage. Jake’s Corner to Carcross This is an awesome, predominantly downhill ride. Even with a strong headwind it was easy. It’s Parts Mon-Fri 7:30 am-5:30 pm Sat 8 am-5 pm Sunday Closed

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Southern Lakes Slow Tour ... cont’d

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Don’t Forget the sunscreen ever, whenever. Over the four days of biking, my average speed was 16 km/ hour, which means I spent about 20 hours on my bike. Built for pleasure, not speed, truly. Final and crucial tips from one beginner touring cyclist to another: Don’t wear underwear. Do wear butt cream. Do wear bike shorts. Take a lot of breaks. Lean back, open your chest, and pull your pedals to make it uphill easier. And don’t forget sunscreen. Amelia Merhar is a Whitehorsebased writer and musician. She does other stuff too, like ride bikes. Contact her via editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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of Art & Culture 867-993-5185 To confirm a scheduled class, email yogawithjoanne@ me.com, 24 hours in advance. Cancellations will be emailed to registered students in advance. Tue, Jun 16 Orchid Acres 7:00 PM Yukon River Campground (867) 667-8291 This site boasts an interpretive trail, scenic viewing platforms, and patches of Spotted Lady’s-slipper orchids. Tue, Jun 16 Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School 867-993-2520 For more information email: getrealfit(at)me.com Wed, Jun 17 Midnight Sun Camera Obscura Festival 12:00 AM Dawson City Wed, Jun 17 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout! Wed, Jun 17 CFYT Trivia 8:00 PM The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio. Thu, Jun 18 Hatha Yoga with Joanne VanNostrand 5:45 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture 867-993-5185 To confirm a scheduled class, email yogawithjoanne@ me.com, 24 hours in advance. Cancellations will be emailed to registered students in advance. Thu, Jun 18 D2D Motorcycle Ride Dawson City Come and see the thousands of different motorcycles and the drivers who drive them!

Faro Thu, Jun 11 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Thu, Jun 11 Guided Hikes 12:00 PM Campbell Region Interpretive Center Guided hikes are available throughout the summer season and are taken upon request. Thu, Jun 11 Basketball 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre All ages and abilities welcome. Thu, Jun 11 Zumba 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Fri, Jun 12 Guided Hikes 12:00 PM Campbell Region Interpretive Center Guided hikes are available throughout the summer season and are taken upon request. Fri, Jun 12 Playgroup 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Fri, Jun 12 Kids Games 3:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Ages 6-11. Please register at the rec centre. Fri, Jun 12 Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Program 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 9942375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Fri, Jun 12 Archery 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Fri, Jun 12 Youth Games 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Ages 12-18. Please register at the rec centre. Fri, Jun 12 Seniors Fitness class 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Sat, Jun 13 Guided Hikes 12:00 PM Campbell Region Interpretive Center Guided hikes are available throughout the summer season and are taken upon request. Sat, Jun 13 Faro Kettle Cafe 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Hosted by the Faro Youth Group. Sun, Jun 14 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Sun, Jun 14 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel 994-2442 with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 Sun, Jun 14 Guided Hikes 12:00 PM Campbell Region Interpretive Center Guided hikes are available throughout the summer season and are taken upon request. Sun, Jun 14 Bocce Tournament 2:00 PM Campbell Region Interpretive Center or we’ll have a Cribbage Tournament if there’s bad weather Mon, Jun 15 Guided Hikes 12:00 PM Campbell Region Interpretive Center Guided hikes are available throughout the summer season and are taken upon request. Tue, Jun 16 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Tue, Jun 16 Guided Hikes 12:00 PM Campbell Region Interpretive Center Guided hikes are available throughout the summer season and are taken upon request. Tue, Jun 16 Faro Kettle Cafe 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Hosted by the Faro Youth Group. Tue, Jun 16 Tai Chi Faro 6:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre With Lucy Moreira, Free Drop In Meet at the Youth Lounge Wed, Jun 17 Parent & Tot Storytime 11:00 AM Faro Community Library For Babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Wed, Jun 17 Guided Hikes 12:00 PM Campbell Region Interpretive Center Guided hikes are available throughout the summer season and are taken upon request. Wed, Jun 17 Playgroup 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@ faroyukon.ca Wed, Jun 17 Archery 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 farorecreation@faroyukon.ca Thu, Jun 18 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Thu, Jun 18 Guided Hikes 12:00 PM Campbell Region Interpretive Center Guided hikes are available throughout the summer season and are taken upon request. Thu, Jun 18 Environment Club 3:45 PM Del Van Gorder School Thu, Jun 18 Basketball 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre All ages and abilities welcome. Thu, Jun 18 Zumba 7:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Haines Junction Thu, Jun 11 Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 AM Mun Ku Thu, Jun 11 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Fri, Jun 12 - Sun, Jun 14 Da Kų Nän Ts’étthèt - Dance Festival Da Ku Cultural Centre A Celebration of Aboriginal Drumming and Dance. Fri, Jun 12 12th Annual Kluane Mountain

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Bluegrass Festival 300 Range Road Haines Junction Come and experience a weekend of fabulous music and Yukon hospitality. There will be opportunities to jam, visit, glory in the beautiful scenery and soak up the midnight sun. Sat, Jun 13 Mount Decoeli Hike 9:00 AM Mount Decoeli (867) 667-8291 This challenging, off-trail hike can produce views of Moose and Dall’s Sheep. Pre-registering with Wildlife Viewing is required. Sun, Jun 14 St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Christopher’s Church 867-6342360 Licensed Lay Leader: Lynn De Brabandere Mon, Jun 15 Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, Jun 16 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue, Jun 16 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall Wed, Jun 17 Kindermusik 10:30 AM St Elias Convention Centre geared towards children ages 2-3 accompanied by an adult. Any preschool child is welcome to attend (0-5) Thu, Jun 18 Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 AM Mun Ku Thu, Jun 18 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Fri, Jun 19 Jamm’in Salmon with Celtic Tyde 6:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli 867.634.2867 Delicious salmon dinner & Live Yukon music on the patio, rain or shine. Dancing encouraged so bring your dancing shoes!

Marsh Lake Fri, Jun 12 Dinner at the Jackalope 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Reservations welcome. Steak/Rib Nights - last Friday of each month Fri, Jun 12 Drop-in Basketball 7:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat, Jun 13 Tot Program 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sun, Jun 14 Badminton Drop-in 11:30 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 All welcome Tue, Jun 16 North of 60 Cafe 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue, Jun 16 Yoga With Richard 5:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre (867) 660.4545 Richard is a certiﬁed IYENGAR Yoga instructor Wed, Jun 17 Adult Basic Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

Mayo Sun, Jun 14 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Sat, Jun 20 Stewart Valley Community Market 10:00 AM Galena Park Please join us for coffee, baked goods, eggs and other local products. Sat, Jun 20 Mayo Arts Festival 12:00 PM Mayo Community Centre Come and hear some great local talent play! Sat, Jun 20 Mayo Midnight Marathon 6:00 PM Mayo Community Centre Multiple marathons that all end at midnight. Registration starts on April 1st. Sun, Jun 21 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Sun, Jun 21 Aboriginal Day 12:00 AM Galena Park 8679962265 A Celebration of Arts & Culture. Join us at noon for a Free Community BBQ and activities.

Mt. Lorne Thu, Jun 11 Playgroup for parents 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 6677083 Fri, Jun 12 Learning Lions - Homeschoolers Get Together 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083 Wed, Jun 17 Kids Craft time 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Thu, Jun 18 Playgroup for parents 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 6677083 Fri, Jun 19 Learning Lions - Homeschoolers Get Together 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083

Old Crow Thu, Jun 11 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Sun, Jun 14 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381 Thu, Jun 18 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center

Tagish All events held at the Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 or 399-3407 Wed, Jun 17 Library and Treasures Thrift Shop 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Jun 17 Tagish Community Market 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Jun 17 Cruizers Concession Coffee & Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Wed, Jun 17 Tagish Community Association meeting 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Agenda posted at tagish.ca

Teslin Sun, Jun 14 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Sun, Jun 14 St. Philip’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Philip’s Church (867) 667-7746 Sun, Jun 14 Carpet Bowling with the Seniors 2:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Wed, Jun 17 Card Games for Seniors 1:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Wed, Jun 17 Seniors Social 10:00 AM Teslin Seniors Complex Wed, Jun 17 Biking Group 7:00 PM Teslin Tlingit Council Administration Building

Watson Lake Thu, Jun 11 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation

Centre Crafts and Activities together! Thu, Jun 11 Girls Night Youth group 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Fri, Jun 12 School’s Out Party 6:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Come and celebrate the end of school! Sun, Jun 14 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Sun, Jun 14 Liard Evangelical Free Church Service 10:00 AM The Little Brown Log Church Sunday morning services, then fellowship time with coffee after the service Very friendly! Mon, Jun 15 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together! Thu, Jun 18 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together! Thu, Jun 18 Girls Night Youth group 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre

Chicken, Alaska Fri, Jun 12 Chickenstock Music Festival Chicken Alaska Enjoy a weekend ﬁlled with folk and bluegrass music!

Haines, Alaska until Thu, Oct 1 Spring: A Culture of Eagles Exhibit Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre A cultural exploration of eagles in the Chilkat Valley through history This strong icon permeates Tlingit legend, myth, art, ceremony and even social structure. Thu, Jun 11 Commercial Building Energy Efﬁciency 10:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library Thu, Jun 11 Haines Public Library Open 10:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library Thu, Jun 11 Everyone Welcome Swim 11:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu, Jun 11 Everyone Welcome Swim 5:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu, Jun 11 Morning Muscles 6:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu, Jun 11 Planning Commission Meeting 6:30pm 7:30 PM Haines Borough Alaska Fri, Jun 12 Swim Lessons 10:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri, Jun 12 Totem Pole Carving 10:00 AM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre with Master Carver, Jim Heaton Fri, Jun 12 Women’s Bible Study 10:30 AM Haines Presbyterian Church Fri, Jun 12 Everyone Welcome Swim 11:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri, Jun 12 Story time 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library Fri, Jun 12 Yoga w/Mandy 12:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri, Jun 12 Fairytale Theater 2:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri, Jun 12 Spanish 3:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri, Jun 12 Amateur Magicians 4:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri, Jun 12 Earlybird Lap Swim 6:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri, Jun 12 Men’s Bible Study 7:00 AM Haines Presbyterian Church Fri, Jun 12 Paddle Sports & Recreational Boating Safety Class in Haines (FREE) 7:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri, Jun 12 Water Aerobics 8:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Sat, Jun 13 Everyone Welcome Swim 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Sat, Jun 13 Haines Farmers Market 10:00 AM Southeast Alaska State Fair Grounds (Harriett Hall) a place for growers, chefs, and artisans to sell locally grown produce, homemade cuisine, and locally made products to the Southeast Alaska Community Sat, Jun 13 Paddle Sports & Recreational Boating Safety Class in Haines (FREE) 10:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Sat, Jun 13 Zumba Toning 10:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Sat, Jun 13 Everyone Welcome Swim 5:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Jun 15 Haines Public Library Open 10:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library Mon, Jun 15 Totem Pole Carving 10:00 AM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre with Master Carver, Jim Heaton Mon, Jun 15 Everyone Welcome Swim 11:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Jun 15 Mother Goose Stories and Songs 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library Mon, Jun 15 Mother Goose Stories and Songs 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library Mon, Jun 15 Senior Exercise Class 11:15 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Jun 15 Puppeteers 2:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Mon, Jun 15 Hero Time Read-A loud 3:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Mon, Jun 15 Cardio/strength training circuit 5:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Jun 15 Everyone Welcome Swim 5:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Jun 15 Earlybird Lap Swim 6:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Jun 15 Water Aerobics 8:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon, Jun 15 The Portrait in Color - Alaska 9:00 AM Haines ANB/ANS Hall (215) 592-7910 Five-day intensive workshop with Instructor: Lea Colie Wight presenting principles essential for the portrait artist. Tue, Jun 16 Haines Public Library Open 10:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library Tue, Jun 16 Senior Swim 10:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue, Jun 16 Everyone Welcome Swim 11:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue, Jun 16 Haines Women’s Fellowship 3:00 PM Haines Senior Center Tue, Jun 16 Everyone Welcome Swim 5:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue, Jun 16 Morning Muscles 6:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts

Tue, Jun 16 The Portrait in Color - Alaska 6:00 PM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Studio Incamminati artist Lea Wight will conduct a three-hour painting demonstration The demo is free to the workshop participants and the general public. Wed, Jun 17 Haines Public Library Open 10:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library Wed, Jun 17 Totem Pole Carving 10:00 AM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre with Master Carver, Jim Heaton Wed, Jun 17 Everyone Welcome Swim 11:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, Jun 17 Senior Exercise Class 11:15 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, Jun 17 Detective Time 2:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed, Jun 17 Nature Walkers 3:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed, Jun 17 Tlingit Language Class 3:30 PM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Wed, Jun 17 Ukulele Jam 4:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed, Jun 17 Guys Yoga 5:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, Jun 17 Everyone Welcome Swim 5:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, Jun 17 Earlybird Lap Swim 6:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed, Jun 17 Water Aerobics 8:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu, Jun 18 Haines Public Library Open 10:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library Thu, Jun 18 Everyone Welcome Swim 11:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu, Jun 18 Everyone Welcome Swim 5:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu, Jun 18 Morning Muscles 6:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Public Library

Skagway Thu, Jun 11 SR weights with Katherine 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jun 11 Spinning with Gillian 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jun 11 Stick and Mat Pilates w/Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jun 11 TRX Suspension Training w/Abby 9:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Jun 12 Gentle Yoga: W/Jasmine 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Jun 12 Body Pumping w/Rosemary 6:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri, Jun 12 Spinning w/Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat, Jun 13 Hatha Flow: Level 1 & 2 w/Gillian 1:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat, Jun 13 Acro Yoga All Levels W/Alexis 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat, Jun 13 Little Dippers Annual Wine Tasting Event 6:00 PM Skagway Jewell Gardens Fundraiser for Little Dipper’s Daycare. Live & Silent Auction – Children’s Art Auction. Live Music. Sat, Jun 13 Duff’s Skagway Marathon Skagway One of the hardest runs in North America, 26 gruelling miles through hills and nature. Sun, Jun 14 Gentle Yoga: All Levels w/ Jeanne/Gillian 3:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun, Jun 14 TRX Suspension Training w/ Abby/Katherine 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun, Jun 14 Vinyasa Flow level 2 w/Gillian/ Alexis 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jun 15 Restorative Yoga: w/Katherine 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jun 15 Spinning w/Cindy 5:45 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jun 15 Hatha Flow: Level 1 & 2 w/ Courtney 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jun 15 Body Pumping w/Rosemary 6:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jun 15 Spinning w/Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon, Jun 15 Windy Valley Boys 7:30 PM Red Onion Saloon Come and listen to some awesome live music! Tue, Jun 16 SR weights with Katherine 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Jun 16 Spinning with Gillian 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Jun 16 Vinyasa Flow level 2 w/Katherine 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Jun 16 Chair and Mat Pilates w/Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue, Jun 16 TRX Suspension Training w/Abby 9:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jun 17 Back/Hip Yoga: Level 1-2 w/ Katherine 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jun 17 TRX Suspension Training w/ Abby/Katherine 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jun 17 Spinning w/Cindy 5:45 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jun 17 Gentle Yoga: levels 1-2 W/Jeane/ Gillian 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jun 17 Body Pumping w/Rosemary 6:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed, Jun 17 Spinning w/Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jun 18 SR weights with Katherine 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jun 18 Spinning with Gillian 5:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jun 18 Stick and Mat Pilates w/Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu, Jun 18 TRX Suspension Training w/Abby 9:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre

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Active Interest LISTINGS Tuesday-Saturday Free Guided Nature Hikes - Miles Canyon 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM Miles Canyon Bridge 867-668-5678 Two-hour, easy walking hikes are fun for nature enthusiasts, hikers and families alike. Learn about the Gold Rush, First Nations history, geology, plants, animals and so much more! The hikes will run rain or shine. Wed, Jun 10 Lunchtime Yoga 12:10 PM Shanti Yoga 867-456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcome Wed, Jun 10 FREE Activity Night 5:30 PM Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child and have fun with many different activities happening every week! Wed, Jun 10 Hand to Hand - Level 2&3 with Gael 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Wed, Jun 10 Staff/Jo with Gael 7:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Wed, Jun 10 Rifle Silhouette Match 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Wed, Jun 10 YTG-Parks 8:00 AM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Thu, Jun 11 Velocity Range Practice 4:30 PM Biathlon Range Thu, Jun 11 Trail-Fit 5:30 PM Whitehorse Millennium Trail 668-8360 Push yourself to live life to the fullest and join this outdoor trail group fitness class. This dynamic and invigorating workout will constantly challenge your fitness levels. Thu, Jun 11 Savaté (French Kick Boxing) 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo 335-4500 Thu, Jun 11 BY Board Meeting 7:00 PM Biathlon Range Thu, Jun 11 Say Cheese! 7:00 PM Environment Yukon office Alberto SuarezEsteban is using motion-sensing cameras to reduce conflict between humans and wildlife in Whitehorse. Thu, Jun 11 Public Access – Outdoor Range 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club

Thu, Jun 11 RCMP – AFQs 8:30 AM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Fri, Jun 12 Hand to Hand - Level 1 (lunch class) with Gael 11:30 AM Aikido Yukon Dojo Fri, Jun 12 Golden Horn Judo 3:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary Fri, Jun 12 RCMP – AFQs 8:30 AM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Sat, Jun 13 YTG – Conservation 8:00 AM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Sat, Jun 13 Cycle Run Walk For Autism 2015 9:00 AM Robert Service Campground Join us in this event to bring awareness to Autism. Sat, Jun 13 Yukon wildlife Preserve Yukoner Day & AGM 9:30 AM Yukon Wildlife Preserve Free entry, and events from 9:30am - 6:00pm. Events include carnivore feeding times, tours of the rehabilitation centre, and a BBQ. The AGM will be conducted from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Sun, Jun 14 Ultimate Frisbee 5:00 PM Canada Games Centre 668-6517 Come out and play some frisbee. All levels are welcome. Sun, Jun 14 YTG – Conservation 8:00 AM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Mon, Jun 15 Hand to Hand - Level 1&2 with Gael 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Mon, Jun 15 Sword/Bokken with Gael 7:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Mon, Jun 15 Yukon Roller Girls Team Practice 7:00 PM Elija Smith Elementary School 30 minutes off skate work followed by Skills and Drills Mon, Jun 15 Horseshoes 7:00 PM Whitehorse Pepsi Softball Centre Deb at 633-3842 Beginners welcome. Horseshoes available, but if you have some bring them along Mon, Jun 15 RCMP-Carbine Course 8:30 AM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Tue, Jun 16 Trail-Fit 5:30 PM Whitehorse Millennium Trail 668-8360 Push yourself to live life to the fullest and join this outdoor trail group fitness class. This dynamic and invigorating workout will constantly challenge your fitness levels.

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Wellness LISTINGS Tue, Jun 16 5 Km Fun Run/Walk 6:00 PM F.H. Collins Secondary 867 633-5671 Walk/Run a 2.5 km or 5 km course on the millennium trial. Tue, Jun 16 Golden Horn Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Terice 668-6631 Tue, Jun 16 50 M Benchrest 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Tue, Jun 16 Trap Match 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Tue, Jun 16 RCMP-Carbine Course 8:30 AM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Wed, Jun 17 Lunchtime Yoga 12:10 PM Shanti Yoga 867-456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcome Wed, Jun 17 FREE Activity Night 5:30 PM Whitehorse Elementary Bring your child and have fun with many different activities happening every week! Wed, Jun 17 Hand to Hand - Level 2&3 with Gael 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Wed, Jun 17 Staff/Jo with Gael 7:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo Wed, Jun 17 3 Gun Tactical 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Wed, Jun 17 Rifle Silhouette Match 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Wed, Jun 17 RCMP-Carbine Course 8:30 AM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Thu, Jun 18 Trail-Fit 5:30 PM Whitehorse Millennium Trail 668-8360 Push yourself to live life to the fullest and join this outdoor trail group fitness class. This dynamic and invigorating workout will constantly challenge your fitness levels. Thu, Jun 18 Savaté (French Kick Boxing) 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo 335-4500 Thu, Jun 18 Snowshoe Series 6:00 PM Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre 633-5671 Thu, Jun 18 Public Access – Outdoor Range 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Thu, Jun 18 RCMP-Carbine Course 8:30 AM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club

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Wed, Jun 10 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed, Jun 10 Lunchtime Yoga 12:10 PM Shanti Yoga 867-456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcome Wed, Jun 10 Whitehorse Weight Watchers 4:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration. Wed, Jun 10 Steiner Study Group 7:00 PM Hillcrest 335-2300 Anthroposophy (Rudolf Steiner) study group exploring topics such as Waldorf education; health and wellness; diet and nutrition; reincarnation and karma; biodynamic gardening; esoteric development; evolution of consciousness; deepening understanding of the human, and more. Wed, Jun 10 The Alzheimer/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group 7:00 PM Copper Ridge Place A group for family or friends caring for someone with Dementia. Info and register call Cathy 334-1548 or Joanne 668-7713. Thu, Jun 11 Iyengar Yoga With Richard 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary (867) 660.4545 Richard is a certiﬁed IYENGAR Yoga instructor Thu, Jun 11 FASSY Parent/Caregiver Support Group Meeting 6:30 PM FASSY Ofﬁce 867821-3431 Come and share your experiences, knowledge and wisdom. Info 867-821-3431 Thu, Jun 11 Supporting Your Staff Through Loss and Grief 8:30 AM Yukon College The workshop is suitable for many professionals, including managers, supervisors, educators, HR professionals, school principals, and anyone in a leadership position in their workplace. Fri, Jun 12 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank 334-9317 Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children Sat, Jun 13 Whitehorse Weight Watchers 8:30 AM Whitehorse United Church Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration. Sun, Jun 14 Zen meditation and discussion 3:30 PM Alpine Bakery We will do a sitting meditation for 20 minutes, a walking meditation for 10 minutes and a second sitting meditation for 20 minutes. After that we recite a chant (in English), have tea and a snack, and present a short Zen reading for discussion. Mon, Jun 15 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank 334-9317 Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children Mon, Jun 15 shamata Meditation 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary Group meditation all levels welcome Mon, Jun 15 Buddhist Meditation Society 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary All are welcome! Mon, Jun 15 Hospice Walking Group 6:30 PM Whitehorse Millennium Trail 667-7429 Staying physically active when grieving a loss can be hard. You may feel drained and lack motivation. But being active may be one of the best things you can do for yourself. Tue, Jun 16 5 Km Fun Run/Walk 6:00 PM F.H. Collins Secondary 867 633-5671 Walk/Run a 2.5 km or 5 km course on the millennium trial. Tue, Jun 16 Golden Horn Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Terice 668-6631 Wed, Jun 17 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed, Jun 17 Lunchtime Yoga 12:10 PM Shanti Yoga 867-456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcome Wed, Jun 17 Whitehorse Weight Watchers 4:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration. Wed, Jun 17 Red Tara Meditation 6:00 PM White Swan Sanctuary 633-3715 Everyone welcome. For more info contact Vicky Wed, Jun 17 Steiner Study Group 7:00 PM Hillcrest 335-2300 Anthroposophy (Rudolf Steiner) study group exploring topics such as Waldorf education; health and wellness;

Alcoholics Anonymous Wednesday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Porter Creek Step meeting (CM) 8:00 PM Our Lady of Victory No Pufﬁn (CM, NS) 8:00 PM Maryhouse 504 Cook St., Big Book Study Thursday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Polar Group (OM) 7:30 PM Seventh Day Adventists Church (PC) Friday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Yukon Unity Group Meeting 1:30 PM #4 Hospital Road Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Saturday Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM DETOX Bldg 6118-6th Women’s Meeting (CM, NS) 2:30 PM Whitehorse General Hospital (across from emergency) Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting (OM, NS) 7:00 PM Hospital boardroom Sunday Sunshine Group (OM, NS) 1:00 PM DETOX Bldg 6118-6th Marble Group (OM, NS) 7:00 PM Hospital boardroom Monday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Tuesday The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Ugly Duckling Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Maryhouse 504 Cook St. Juste Pour Aujourd’hui (OM, NS) 7:00 PM 4141B 4th Ave.

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Folk Art in the Forest

by Nellie Dale

Nellie Dale honours St. Brigid in her latest outdoor art project

PHOTOS: Nellie Dale

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he forest is my palette. The flora, the fauna — they inspire me. I am so lucky to have an acreage at my disposal. I’ve created walking paths and gardens. Over the last few years I’ve enjoyed yarn bombing the forest paths I’ve created. It is a great way to create pattern swatches and use up bits of yarn too. I love medieval history, especially Celtic medieval history. I imagine my ancestors living in a small stone cottage on the Scottish moors or perhaps in an Irish forest. The ancestors might have lived with a group of other people — helping each other with food production, livestock caring, and other living activities. I image they might have lived under the shadow of Beltany, a stone circle in County Donegal, in north-western Ireland. It’s a place of worship, and a place of meeting for market days. In 2010 Roger, my husband, my sister Marie, and I visited Scotland and the Lake District of northern England. A memorable highlight of the trip was a visit to Long Meg

and her Daughters. A spectacular stone circle, it is found near Penrith. Then on Rob Roy Way — a 125 km walk north of Glasgow — we found more stone circles. On the Public Path to Pitlochry (our last day of walking) we found a small stone circle tucked into a forest glade just off the path. Combining my forest, my love of history, and my love of creating things, my 2015 outside art project highlights St. Brigid — a medieval hero of mine. From an early age, St. Brigid showed an extraordinary spirituality along with boundless charity and compassion for those in need. She was born in 451 AD in Faughart near Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland. Her mother, Brocca, a Christian, was a slave to Dubhthach, Chieftain of Leinster. Around 480 AD she founded a monastery at Cell Dara (Kildare). The “Church of the Oak” was

built on the site of an older pagan shrine to the Celtic goddess Brigid. St. Brigid cared for widows and orphans at the monastery as well as creating the first communal religious life for women in Ireland. St. Brigid founded a school of art, including metal work and illumination. Under Conleth — a hermit from Old Connell near Newbridge — the school became a centre of learning and spirituality. St. Brigid died in 523 AD. My 2015 St. Brigid project includes a path leading into a forest glade. Roger found and

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hauled back some large rocks to create a stone circle. Not as big as the originals, it is still a spectacular addition to my project. I have named it Little Nel and her Daughters after my two beautiful girls and me. Roger and I built some wood/ rock figures and they are now dressed in medieval costume. The wood came from our winter woodpile. And while I have taken creative licence with the materials for clothing, I used what I found in my craft truck; it is great when I can use items on hand instead of buying new supplies.

The peasant folk near the standing stones represent people coming to the stone circle. Are they coming for a pilgrimage or perhaps just for a day at the market? Imagination is a wonderful tool in our modern life. I share my forest with a fox, deer, and grouse. While I walk along my path, my eyes create pictures for me to enjoy. Life is art. Nellie Dale is a writer and artist. Contact her via editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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ean Smith speaks with a composure and intelligence that demands to be heard. He is a member of the Daghaalhaan K’e dance group from the Kwanlin Dun First Nation, he’s been dancing for seven years, and he has participated in the Adäka Cultural Festival since its birth in 2011. For Smith, dancing goes right to the heart of who he is. “It’s connected to our identity,” he says. “That is who we are as First Nations people.” This year, he and the rest of Daghaalhaan K’e will be performing at the Sharing Our Spirit Celebration at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre on Sunday, June 28. Sharing Our Spirit begins appropriately enough, with the sharing of food. At noon, things kick off with a barbeque. At 1:30 p.m. the proceedings move to the main stage where each of approximately 10 dance troupes, from the Yukon and beyond, will perform. Following the dances, a drum circle will form around a fire pit and, as festival participants show their songs, the inter-cultural learning and sharing will continue in a less formal way. The drum circle is officially scheduled to wrap up at 7:00 p.m. but it has been known

to go on for hours. As the name of the event suggests, Sharing Our Spirit is designed to be joyous, but for Smith a deeper meaning is never far below the surface. “Being proud of who you are can take time,” says Smith, but, “singing and dancing is a hugely important step towards healing and wellness.” And while dancing can be cathartic, Smith stresses that even watching the dances can be valuable. “As long as people observe with an open heart and open mind it will help connect them to their ancestors and their past.” That said, Smith is emphatic that Sharing Our Spirit is not intended solely for First Nations people; “sharing” means sharing with everyone. “Part of Adäka is educating non-First Nations people about who we are,” he says. This is a sentiment shared by the festival’s associate producer, Caili Steel. “It’s got a really positive energy,” she says of the event. “It’s very welcoming.” And according to Steel, this energy is felt not only by fellow Yukoners, but also by those from

out of the territory too. “Visitors are very much interested in experiencing the traditional side of aboriginal culture. People love the dance regalia, the traditional languages, and the stories behind the songs.” Steel, herself, particularly enjoys watching the younger generation take part. “Children really love it,” she says. “A lot of the dance groups have a significant youth component which showcases the passing on of knowledge.” Smith, too, enjoys the youth element of Sharing Our Spirit. “I like to see kids curious about something different,” he says. And this curiosity makes Smith optimistic about the future of First Nations culture. “We are at an awesome point of time. We are really taking back our way of teaching,” he says. “There is great potential for our kids.” The Sharing Our Spirit Celebration begins with the filling of bellies at a barbeque held at noon on June 28 at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre. It is just one event in the Adäka Cultural Festival, which runs from June 26 to July 2. Visit http://www.adakafestival.ca/ for more information.

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Uzume Taiko has developed a dynamic fusion of old and new styles

hitehorse is about to get a dose of Japanese culture from the upcoming Festival of Taiko Drumming. June 11 to 13 will see the Japanese Canadian Association of Yukon host the world-renowned drumming group, Uzume Taiko, for a series of workshops and concerts. Canada’s first professional taiko drumming group, Uzume Taiko has released four CDs, performed countless local, national, and international shows, and participated in teaching and sharing its knowledge of this musical artform around the globe. With its powerful synthesis of music, movement, and theatre, Uzume Taiko uses a diverse collection of percussive and melodic instruments as well as taiko drums. Uzume Taiko has developed a dynamic fusion of old and new styles of drumming — bringing a vibrant, contemporary sensibility to an ancient art. They have collaborated with numerous artists over the years, spanning musical genres from mainstream rock/pop acts to western classical symphonies to Scottish highland pipers and the Hammond B-3 organ. The group’s

desire to take artistic risks, and fuse its music with a myriad of like-minded fearless collaborators, has made for a unique musical experience. Fumi Torigai, of the Japanese Canadian Association of Yukon, says that the association has been talking about bringing a good taiko group to Whitehorse for some time. “Taiko drumming is definitely one of the most well-known and most popular of all the traditional Japanese art forms. Although Uzume Taiko incorporates many different styles outside the tradition in their performance, still the inspiration originates in the ancient art of Japanese taiko drumming,” he says. “I am excited to be able to see what kind of energy and excitement the Uzume trio is going to build up among the audience in a live performance. And personally from a musician’s perspective, I’m eager to find out what kind of interesting and innovative rhythms the group is going to present.” Uzume Taiko’s main performance will take place on the Yukon Arts Centre main stage on Friday, June 12 at 8 p.m. This will be preceded by school performances and a free outdoor mini-concert at the Fireweed Market in Shipyards Park from 3:15 to 4:00 p.m.

on Thursday, June 11. Directly after the mini-concert on June 11, the public is welcome to sign-up for taiko drumming workshops that Uzume Taiko will be hosting on Saturday, June 13 (another opportunity to register will take place directly before and after Friday’s Yukon Art Centre performance). These workshops will cover basic taiko drumming stances, form, and vocal shouts. Participants will have the opportunity to practice drum sticking, rhythmic drills, and group song playing. A youth workshop for ages 8-13 will take place from 10:30-11:45 a.m. This will be followed by an adult workshop for ages 14 and up that will run between 2 and 3:30 p.m. Torigai says, “It is also our hope that this Taiko Festival would spark sufficient interest among local taiko lovers to get together to form a local taiko club of a sort. The Japanese Canadian Association of Yukon would of course be very happy to assist in its effort.” For more information contact Fumi Torigai at jcayukon@gmail. com. Amber Church is a Whitehorsebased artist and writer. Contact editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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Drumming Festival Will Wake Up the Land

by Darrell Hookey

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ou feel it to your core; it is a heartbeat; so uplifting; it just goes right through me.” Steve Smith, the chief of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, is trying to explain what drumming means to him and his First Nation. “It was dormant in me for quite a while,” says Chief Smith. “But it is waking up. “A big part of it for me is the look in our young people’s eyes and how it helps build their spirit.” But this is Champagne and Aishihik and it is in their nature to share. So, from June 12 to 14, the first bi-annual festival of aboriginal drumming and dance will be held at the Da Kų Cultural Centre in Haines Junction. It is a free event that will see workshops on song creation, drum and regalia making, sheep horn carving, making moose hoof rattles, storytelling, and more. And drumming. Lots of drumming. After all, it is called the Da Kų Nän Ts’étthèt, which means, “Our House is Waking up the Land”. “It is not just waking up the people and the animals in the summer of the year,” Chief Smith explains. “It is also symbolic of rebuilding our own culture and starting to embrace it and share it. “And it is already a success, given the fact that we have 12 dance groups coming from North Alaska, all the way through the Yukon and two drum groups from Haines, Alaska. “Our First Nation Council is building connections, and that is a huge encompassing statement. It is a connection to our land and our culture and our neighbours. “If you look at our neighbours, we have many shared songs that we are a part of. “And we have several members, who live in Alaska, and they bring back songs to us that we shared with them many, many years ago. “It really is us sharing our culture and sharing our drumming.” They are also sharing the community of Haines Junction, this

PHOTO: courtesy Champagne and Aishihik First Nation

The Da Kų Cultural Centre is a “living institution” what will host the Da Kų Nän Ts’étthèt Festival this weekend weekend, with the Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival. That festival has sold out of its weekend passes while the Da Kų Nän Ts’étthèt Festival has free

admission. So, Chief Smith sees it as a bonus for everyone. “We have overlapping demographics,” he says. “People will wander over to both events. “We are just happy that

Chief Steve Smith says the Da Kų Nän Ts’étthèt Festival is how the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations will share their culture this weekend in Haines Junction

PHOTO: courtesy Champagne and Aishihik First Nation

we are able to contribute to the economy of Haines Junction.” And Chief Smith himself will be performing. “I stepped away from it for quite a few years, but the pull was too strong so I started back early in 2014.” He is a member of the Dakwäkäda Dancers and a men’s drum group. The opening ceremony, featuring the lighting of the sacred fire, is on Friday at 5 p.m. Performances start at 7 p.m. Workshops will be held all day Saturday and Sunday morning, while performances begin again Saturday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and again from 7 to 11 p.m. From 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, there will be Welcoming Ceremonies and a Grand Parade. Sunday morning will see more

workshops and the final performances will be from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will end with the singing of songs created by attendees during the workshops: a main goal of the weekend. All of the events will be held at the Da Kų Cultural Centre. “We look at our cultural centre as a living institution,” says Chief Smith. “It is not just a place to hold our artifacts. “It is not just a place to walk through quietly. “It is a centerpiece for us to celebrate and revitalize our culture and allows us to embrace it.”

Darrell Hookey is a freelance writer in Whitehorse. Contact him via editor@whatsupyukon.com

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Wildlife Viewing Special Events WILDLIFE VIEWING Say Cheese!

Knee High Nature #3

June 11, 7:00 PM (1.5 hrs)

July 7, 10:30 AM (1 hr)

Environment Yukon office (10 Burns Road), Whitehorse

Middle McIntyre Creek, Whitehorse

Alberto Suarez-Esteban is using motion-sensing cameras to reduce conflict between humans and wildlife in Whitehorse. Join us for a short walk and talk where Alberto will describe his research and demonstrate some camera set-ups.

Bring your youngsters out for a different nature-based activity each week. Activities and games are designed for kids. Head up College Drive and follow the signs.

Mount Decoeli Hike

July 8, 7:00 PM (2 hrs)

Anyone home? Cavity-nesters Middle McIntyre Creek, Whitehorse

June 13, 9:00 AM (8 hrs) 20 km north of Haines Junction, Alaska Highway KM-1599 rest area This challenging, off-trail hike can produce views of Moose and Dall’s Sheep. The alpine wildflowers are a guaranteed delight. This is a strenuous hike and pre-registering with Wildlife Viewing is required. Bring food, water and hiking boots.

and other free nature walks, talks and wildlife viewing!

Knee High Nature #4 July 14, 10:30 AM (1 hr) Middle McIntyre Creek, Whitehorse

Knee High Nature #1 June 23, 10:30 AM (1 hr)

Bring your youngsters out for a different nature-based activity each week. Activities and games are designed for kids. Head up College Drive and follow the signs.

Middle McIntyre Creek, Whitehorse Bring your youngsters out for a different nature-based activity each week. Activities and games are designed for kids. Head up College Drive and follow the signs.

Eagles New Home June 23, 7:00 PM (drop-in, 1.5 hrs) Robert Service Way, Eagle Nest We’ll have a spotting scope for viewing the active eagles nest and some video highlights from the 2013 “nest-cam”. Stroll the Millennium Trail and learn more about Bald Eagles. Co-hosted with ATCO Electric Yukon.

Knee High Nature #2 June 30, 10:30 AM (1 hr) Middle McIntyre Creek, Whitehorse Bring your youngsters out for a different nature-based activity each week. Activities and games are designed for kids. Head up College Drive and follow the signs.

Some birds use holes in dead trees to raise their young. We’ll walk the trails around the creek, while learning about these important habitat features. Head up College Drive and follow the signs. 3-km hike.

Fall 2015 AllSummer events & are free and open to the public (867) 667-8291, Toll free: 1-800-661-0408, ext. 8291, wildlife.viewing@gov.yk.ca

www.env.gov.yk.ca/events Carcross Dune Walk July 2, 2:00 PM (2 hrs) Meet at the Carcross Visitor Information Centre Where did all this sand come from? Environment Yukon biologist Bruce Bennett will walk you through this unique ecosystem, sharing the story of its origins. Please bring a water bottle and sturdy footwear.

Keno Hill Alpine Adventure July 5, 10:00 AM (2-3 hrs) Meet at the Keno Alpine Interpretive Centre, Keno City Join biologist Mark O’Donoghue to look for pikas, marmots, alpine flowers, and arctic butterflies on Keno Hill. Bring a water bottle, lunch, and warm clothing. Wear sturdy hiking boots.

Wandering for Wolves July 14, 6:30 PM (3 hrs) Meet at Takhini Arena parking lot, Whitehorse Join the Wolf Management Program Coordinator, Peter Knamiller, for an evening of wolf discovery. We will carpool to a nearby location and try our own wolf howls!

Knee High Nature #5 July 21, 10:30 AM (1 hr) Middle McIntyre Creek, Whitehorse Bring your youngsters out for a different nature-based activity each week. Activities and games are designed for kids. Head up College Drive and follow the signs.

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PHOTO: Peter Jickling

by Wendy Nixon

When you find yourself lost in the woods there are some important steps to follow

t is up to the orienteer to choose the routes between controls. The key to staying on track is to look at the map often, because it can take up to three glances before you realize the surrounding terrain is not what you are expecting from the map. Looking at the map more frequently ensures you won’t go as far before you realize you are off course. But there are days when things still go wrong. There are many types of errors. Below are some examples. - The parallel error — you are navigating using the wrong fea-

ture because it looks just like the feature you think you should be near. - Turning your map in the wrong direction — you end up going in the opposite direction from where you should be going. You may think this could never happen to you, until it does. - The compounded error — you are over confident and deny that you are lost, and end up getting yourself even more lost. The key to finding your way when things have gone wrong is really a metaphor for life: correct the error while it is still small.

1. Stop. Accept the fact that you don’t know where you are on your map. 2. Orient the map using your compass. Keep your imagination under control; do not try to make the map features fit the slopes and forest or grassland around you, when they really do not match up. 3. Backtrack to the last place you were sure about on the map. 4. If backtracking does not lead you to a known spot, use your compass to lead you to an obvious feature, like a road, fence, or power line. Once there, use other

Wendy Nixon is a member of the Yukon Orienteering Association. Contact her via editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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obvious features to determine where you are. 5. Persevere and head to the control you were looking for when you got lost. It will feel great to finally find that control because you had to work so hard for it. Sometimes you can get offtrack on terrain that is very similar to where you really should be, and you may even spot a control that seems to be placed on or near the kind of feature you are expecting. But it may not really be the control that you were hoping to locate. Always check the number on the control before you punch your SI stick into the SI unit. Once you have punched the

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he robins nest around the house every year, but this time they are on a special spot, like on my hiking shoes next to the house entrance. They started building the nest at the beginning of May, they laid four eggs in four days and were sitting on them for about 2 weeks before the ﬁrst one hatched. The fourth one didn’t make it and we gave it to the Jehovah’s Witnesses and they were quite happy to receive this gift. I was watching how they raised the young fellows, how the young ones were growing and how mum and dad worked together to still their hunger and to keep the nest clean from poop. I called them Piep, Matz, and Little Mr. Crumble. On the picture you see Matz and Little Mr. Crumble still enjoying “Hotel Mum”, while Piep made the ﬁnal jump already, a jump with which innocence was forever lost. Taken with Sony Cyber-Shot DSCHX300 (20.4 mega Pixels, 50 x Zoom)

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