What's Up Yukon, March 11, 2026 by What's Up Yukon

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NNorthern Tails returns for its second season with new episodes of the Yukon-made puppet show

orthern Tails, the puppet-focused web series produced and ﬁlmed in Whitehorse, is coming back for its second season this spring, with new episodes dropping March 20. Producer Kelly Milner, who co-created the show with her late father, Bob Hayes, says making this new season was a much easier process than the ﬁrst time around.

“It came together really quite seamlessly,” she says. “It’s pretty fun to see how much more efﬁcient we are with the second season.”

Milner grew up in the Yukon, where her father worked as a biologist. He loved exploring the nature of the territory and sharing stories about the environment surrounding him, as many Yukoners do. While travelling in Europe, he saw a puppet show about arctic foxes that was equal parts silly and educational, and a light bulb went off for him.

“We started looking at this idea for a puppet show,” said Milner, who has a background in wildlife co-management and journalism, with a penchant for storytelling like her father. “We talked about this idea for quite a few years and it didn’t really go anywhere.”

It changed when Hayes was diagnosed with cancer and became unable to do much of his normal routine. This presented an

opportunity for he and Milner to give the puppet show another go, this time putting their complete focus into developing it.

“In his last year, he helped develop the main characters and story arcs for the ﬁrst season,” says Milner. “Unfortunately, he decided to end his ﬁght with can-

through Shot in the Dark Productions, follows several animals of the boreal forest, driven by a crew of ground squirrels who cover the goings-on of their ecosystem in a mockumentary style. The second season will see them in charge of the forest’s favourite television station and will continue the mix of sketch comedy and scientiﬁc explanations for which the show has become known.

“For season one, none of us knew what we were doing,” says Milner. “No one had ever done a puppet show, or certainly not a show of this fairly ambitious calibre, so everyone was learning.”

The 40-person crew trained in everything from writing for puppets to actually puppeteering. The set building and ﬁlming had to look different than a usual TV show or live puppet show, and Milner and her crew ﬁgured things out as they went.

cer before we went to camera, so he never saw the show, but he is still a very big part of what we’re doing and why this show has the heart that it has.”

Milner says her father’s inﬂuence still carries into the show’s second season. “It’s still really based in the science of the animals and the ecosystems of the boreal forest, but it’s also really silly, which is the way he would have wanted it.”

Northern Tails, released

“It was really exciting to get a second season because everyone was pretty thrilled to come back and, as they said, have another bite at the apple,” Milner says, conﬁdent that the new season improves upon its predecessor in every way. “One of the things we have here in the Yukon is a lot of incredibly talented people.” Moira Sauer joined the project early on, as she had experience in street puppetry. Television puppetry was still a new challenge for her but she had worked with Milner on ﬁlm projects before, and Sauer says she would follow the producer anywhere.

“It was all of my passions and skill set combined into one project,” she says, “and it was being done right in my backyard with a

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Manus Hopkins is a journalist and musician who grew up in Whitehorse.

powerhouse producer.”

Sauer plays multiple characters on the show and worked additionally as a puppet captain on the second season. She recognizes that, while Milner and Hayes had the initial vision, it took the work of many people to bring the show to life and she is happy to be involved in doing so.

“The local team is incredible,” Sauer says. “Don Watt has designed and created the mostmagical sets that are total works of art in and of themselves, and Marty O’Brien from Midnight Light came on board this season, as our DOP, and his care and attention was a treat to work with.

Moira Sauer, Brandon Wicke and Adam MacDougall — puppeteers

“But mostly credit is due to Kelly Milner, who has not only lifted the level of local production here in Whitehorse, but has also believed in this project and trusted us all to share the stories and magic from the boreal forest. I hope everyone here in the Yukon can feel like they, too, are part of Northern Tails … It belongs to all of us.

“And I also hope everyone gets a few chuckles in while learning a bit more about this awesome place we call home.”

Daniel Little has worn many hats throughout the production process for both seasons. He was originally brought on to be part of a writers room for the ﬁrst season and ended up co-writing some of the episodes, as well as auditioning and becoming a puppeteer and directing ﬁve of the six episodes.

“I was all over the ﬁrst season,” he says. “For the second season,

basically, Kelly approached me and we decided that I would come on as the head writer and director of all the episodes of the second season, and that I would also puppeteer the character I had played in the ﬁrst season and do a little more puppeteering.”

Little says he was able to go into the second season with more confidence, expecting to improve upon the first season because of the lessons he had learned throughout that process. Little is often involved with film arts in the territory and couldn’t pass up an opportunity to be part of a huge show made right in Whitehorse.

“For Northern Tails in particular, I was drawn to the project because I had spoken with Kelly and heard what the idea behind the show was, and just immediately fell in love,” Little says. “It’s The

Muppets meets David Attenborough nature documentary and, to me, it automatically sells itself.”

Though the show is geared towards children, Milner says it can be enjoyable and educational for adults too. Because of how local it is, she didn’t expect the ﬁrst season to take off in farther corners of the globe but was surprised to see what areas caught on early.

“When we launched it, we had a YouTube channel with zero followers, and within two weeks we had 50,000 views of our trailer,” she says. “We really quickly saw that there was an interested and excited audience of people kind of from around the world.”

The channel now sits at 7,000 subscribers, with the six episodes that comprise the ﬁrst Northern Tails season still available to watch for free. Milner says lots of

puppet enthusiasts enjoy the show, as well as locals and people fascinated by the nature of a region they haven’t visited.

“It’s pretty fun to see how positive the response has been, and we sort of feel vindicated in that, yes, we have lots of fans who are younger but we also found a lot of older kids and adults,” Milner says. “Adults think our show is pretty cute, and entertaining as well.”

Milner says this is in part due to the fact that the boreal forest is underrepresented in environment-based entertainment.

“Lots of people don’t even know about the boreal forest,” Milner says. “It’s not a sexy ecosystem … Its scrawny trees and swamps are deﬁning characteristics.

“We’re trying to raise awareness about how climates are changing and what that means for different people. The Arctic gets a lot of airtime because you have these really telegenic characters and species and ice, whereas the boreal forest is a little harder to capture.

“We try to have learning themes in every one of our episodes, but they’re kind of baked into the humour,” Milner says. “Realizing that we’re actually able to not only entertain people, but educate them a little bit, is pretty nice. It’s a nice thing to do.”

Head over to youtube.com/@ NorthernTailsTV to catch up on Northern Tails’ ﬁrst season and to check out the new episodes when they drop. n

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Songs

SOME

MAKE YOU HAPPY AN‛ SOME SONGS MAKES YOU CRAPPY.

SOME SONGS WILL MAKE YOU SMILE LIKE A CLOWN AN‛ SOME SONGS WILL MAKE YOU FROWN.

SOME SONGS MAKE YOU GLAD AN‛ SOME SONGS MAKES YOU SAD.

SOME SONGS WILL TURN BACK THE YEARS AN‛ SOME SONGS WILL BRING TEARS.

SOME SONGS MAKE YOU LAUGH AN‛ SOME SONGS TEAR YOU IN HALF.

SOME SONGS PUT LOVE IN YOUR HEART AN‛ SOME SONGS WILL BREAK YOU APART.

SOME SONGS MENTION THE WORD SWEET AN‛ SOME SONGS MENTION THE WORD CHEAT. SOME SONGS MENTION A BIBLE VERSE AN‛ SOME SONGS LIKE TO CURSE.

SOME SONGS ARE ABOUT LOVE AN‛ SOME SONGS WILL GIVE YOU A SHOVE.

SOME SONGS WILL COMFORT AN‛ SOME SONGS WILL HURT. SOME SONGS ARE GOOD NEWS AN‛ SOME SONGS WILL MAKE YOU LOSE.

I DON‛T LIKE SONGS WITH WORDS ‘CAUSE I ALWAYS LISTEN TO BIRDS.

When I was a kid this Elder gave me a Gwich‛in name, ”CHIH AHAA.” Translated it means ”walking ahead.” Allan Benjamin | CHIH AHAA

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

GREY MATTERS

GRAVE THOUGHTS …

… on choosing the best way to “hang out” in eternity

For the longest time, when I thought about death—which was but rarely, since I was young and immortal—I assumed I would be cremated and have my ashes go along for a ﬁnal canoe trip on the Yukon River, with friends, to be dispersed along the way at special places, with a cocktail on hand.

But in recent years, I changed my mind. It took a while, mind you, but gradually I realized I was visiting the few gravesites of friends to say hello and have a quiet minute or two with their memory. And I liked it.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” (Matthew 5:4, NIV).

I’m not sure why I had avoided the thought of interment. After all, some of my more interesting travel experiences have involved graveyards or cemeteries.

A quick explainer: Graveyards are usually associated with churches, noted for their monuments and standing markers. And in olden times, they were also noted for pestilence and disease from overcrowded graves.

Cemeteries have evolved over time, from a necropolis (large cemetery belonging to an ancient city) to free-standing spaces that usually foster a peaceful, park-like atmosphere, if not an appreciation of the historical and cultural values of the community.

Here in the Yukon, we have a range of burial places. First Nations have their own traditions, and then there is the long history of graveyards and cemeteries in Dawson City (14 in all) and in each community past and present. In Whitehorse, both the Grey Mountain and Pioneer cemeteries are as

much a pleasant space for the living as a resting place for the dead.

There are still some who prefer a traditional funeral, with embalming, casket, viewing, church ceremony, cortege to the graveyard and interment. That worked for my grandparents.

My parents and most friends opted for the cremation followed by a gathering, later, of friends, with or without a lot of alcohol present. And then there are those who want no funeral or gathering … no nothing.

(Plus there are the brave souls who host their own funeral so they

tap, which a thirsty cyclist can use to top up a water bottle.

Sometimes for history: the war grave cemeteries, from 1914 onwards, that one encounters in Europe, are powerful reminders of the hell war brings, whether they’re white marble headstones, iron crosses or giant monuments overlooking a sea of graves.

Sometimes for culture: the chance to see the signiﬁers of the (in)famous people buried there, the artistry of the tombstones, the poignant epitaphs or the different ways societies choose to be remembered. Also: Tombs can be

in Whitehorse. And it turns out there are a few, with more coming.

The Grey Mountain Cemetery Master Plan (2008) called for more traditional sections (grid set-up) to be built, to hold 600 interments. As well, new “Neo-Traditional” sections featuring curves, plantings, family plots, etc., would be created to hold 1,900 single interments.

Eighteen years later, much of this work on both these sections has been done, except for the columbaria (think outdoor safetydeposit boxes for ashes).

meets the needs of residents and their families, as best as it can. For example, not everyone can easily get a burial plot that meets their religious needs. A young woman killed in a car accident in December couldn’t be buried in her Ontario community cemetery. The orientation of the available plots in the main cemetery did not allow her body to be laid on its right side, facing Mecca, and an exception could not be made in the short time available.

In Whitehorse, the issue about having graves that face Mecca might also need to be addressed at some point.

In Whitehorse, both the Grey Mountain and Pioneer cemeteries are as much a pleasant space for the living as they are a resting place for the dead

can hear what folks have to say about them before they die.)

I think I started to change my mind about having a grave of my own, after many years of biking around France, Italy and Northern Europe. I visited a lot of graveyards and cemeteries, sometimes for practical reasons: In Italy, the small cemeteries out in the countryside usually have a water

a good place to stand in while the rain thunders down.

It was humbling to realize that my present will become someone else’s past, and perhaps something to be learned from. It is not a big deal to have a grave of one’s own, but it is part of the fabric of human life.

And with that in mind, I started to look into what my options were

City staff are now getting ready to reach out to the public again to see if the current plan—for woodland sections, gardens for spreading ashes, green burials and even a pet section—still works or if it needs to be updated. City planner Kimberly Schlosser told me that they recognize that everyone grieves differently and that they want to ensure the cemetery

It’s a big challenge, already, to plan ahead for winter, with the Grey Mountain team digging 15 to 20 graves, each fall, to handle whatever might happen once the ground freezes. Schlosser told me that while it is possible to dig a grave here in the winter, the logistics and costs usually are prohibitive.

It turns out I am not alone in my interest in having a permanent site for my ashes. Taking it to new extremes, a cemetery lottery started up last fall in Paris, to offer residents the chance to be buried near dead celebrities. It’s not cheap: a winner must ﬁrst buy a rundown tomb for €4,000, then pay to restore it, then buy a lease starting at €976 for 10 years, all the way up to €17,668 for the right to rest there in perpetuity.

Meanwhile, in Whitehorse, I found that it was pretty easy to purchase a grave. The City staff were helpful, the maps clearly showed the choices available and the price was reasonable (less than $750 for a neoclassical plot to hold two sets of ashes).

And now, when I go up to Grey Mountain Cemetery to say hi to late friends and family, I know that I will be in good company when the time comes (and who knows who might come to visit me). n

Column with Nancy Campbell

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ENTER YOUR EVENTS ON-LINE

ART SHOWS

Month of March Free Space 9 AM5PM Northern Front Studio (foyer) at Waterfront Station (110-2237 Second Ave) will be hosting artwork by Jane Isakson for the month of March. Come enjoy some pensive time with “Remembering warmer places, Waiting for spring”.

Until Spring Inner Space – Outer Space: The Fabric of the Universe YAC Yukon Arts Centre Explores the interconnectedness between humans, the cosmos, and the earth on macro and micro scales through paintings, installations, and soundscapes.

Until Spring The Caribou Art Project 5:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Featuring 30 lifesized caribou and an immersive soundscape of stories and experiences, the installation invites visitors to walk among the herd.

Until Mar 26 Roots by Anick Fernandez Arts Underground Held in the Focus Gallery

Until Mar 26 A Passing Glimpse by Miriam Behman Arts Underground Held in the Edge Gallery

Sat Mar 14 Northern Projects by Robbie Craig 10:00 AM The Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre Whitehorse Showcasing a wide variety of originals, prints, canvas prints and other treasures; including dish towels, holiday ornaments, photography prints, calendars, art cards and much more. https://rcraig.org

LIVE MUSIC

Thu Mar 12 Fiddle Night with Stockstill & Rose 8:00 PM 98 Hotel Experience the joy of Fiddle Night with Stockstill & Rose, celebrating fiddle traditions at the ’98 Hotel weekly.

Thu Mar 19 Fiddle Night with The Lucky Ones Residency 8:00 PM 98 Hotel Experience the joy of Fiddle Night with The Lucky Ones Residency, celebrating fiddle traditions at the ’98 Hotel weekly.

Fri Mar 20 SKIAOL Canada Tour 2026 6:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre An unforgettable concert experience that celebrates friendship, music, and homegrown Pinoy talent. https:// yukonartscentre.com/

Sat Mar 21 Elisapie 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Elisapie is an Canadian Inuk award winning singer-songwriter, she performs her emotional, autobiographical soundtrack where each song is associated with a loved one or an intimate story. https:// yukonartscentre.com/whats-on/ elisapie/

Sun Mar 22 Jazz on the WingJane Bunnett and Maqueque 7:30

PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Jazz

Flutist & soprano saxophonist Jane Bunnett & Maqueque. High-voltage Afro-Cuban music. Featuring an allfemale cast of Cuban artists

Monthly

First Saturday Folk Society

Coffeehouse 6:30 PM Whitehorse

United Church. an all ages event that provides a venue for audiences to enjoy emerging local performers. Bring cash to buy coffee, tea, and tasty treats!

Weekly

Tuesdays

Live Music 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well

Wednesdays

Music Jam 6:00 PM Northlight

Foursquare Church

Intermediate Jam - Bluegrass & Old Time 7:00 PM Whitehorse

Legion bi-weekly Hosted by the Yukon Bluegrass Society

Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 PM 98 Hotel

Karaoke 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well

Thursdays

Muster Point 6:30 PM Baked Cafe

Muster Point live and featuring a rotating lineup of local guest artists.

Ginger Jam 7:00 PM Lefty’s Well

Fiddle Night 8:00 PM 98 Hotel

Fridays

Live Music 6:00 PM Tony’s Pasta & Seafood House

Live Music 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well

Live Music 8:00 PM 98 Hotel

Saturdays

Live Music 8:00 PM Lefty’s Well

Sundays

Open Jam 8:00 PM 98 Hotel

GENERAL EVENTS

Mon Mar 9 Hamnet 7:00 PM

Yukon Theatre A powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, “Hamlet”.

Mon Mar 9 Paint & Sip 6:30 PM

Mini Makerspace Lead by Meaghan

Atina who will give you a step by step guide to create a painting featuring chickadees. https://www. theminimakerspace.com/events

Mon Mar 9 Info Session with Citizen Judge Carol-Ann Hart

11:00 AM Multicultural Centre of the Yukon Open to newcomers and permanent residents who are interested in learning more about Canadian citizenship.All are welcome!

Wed Mar 11 Train Dreams 7:30 PM Yukon Theatre A moving portrait of Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth and beauty in the rapidly-changing America of the early 20th Century.

Wed Mar 11 Join the HeardAn evening for the Porcupine Caribou 5:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre An evening of stories, strategy, and action for the Porcupine Caribou as you sit within The Herd, an art installation of lifesize caribou, and learn how to help protect the Arctic Refuge.

Thu Mar 12 One Battle After Another 7:30 PM Yukon Theatre A former member of a revolutionary group seeks help from other revolutionaries to find his missing daughter.

Thu Mar 12 & Fri Mar 13 Arctic Winter Games Cultural Gala 7:00 PM YAC Yukon Arts Centre Youth cultural performers from across the circumpolar north come together at the Arctic Winter Games to perform a variety of music, dance, theatre, and more. https://yukonartscentre. com/

Fri Mar 13 Midnight Moose Market 3:00 PM The Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre Whitehorse Shop a wide variety of local vendors with incredible handmade goods, a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Sun Mar 15 Square and Contra Dance 7:00 PM The Guild Hall The band for the evening will be Rick Avery, Megan MacLeod and Scott Wilson. The caller will be Judy Greenhill. For more info email judy.m.greenhill53@gmail.com.

Tue Mar 17 How Local businesses are using AI 5:30 PM Baked Cafe In this informal, conversation-style session, we’ll hear directly from local business leaders about how they’re integrating AI into their dayto-day operations.

Tue Mar 17 It Was Just an Accident 7:00 PM Yukon Theatre A complex, thought-provoking film exploring themes of revenge, trauma, and moral ambiguity. In Persian with English Subtitles

Tue Mar 17 Welcome Yukon 5:30 PM Multicultural Centre of the Yukon Learn about customer service essentials and Yukon tourism awareness. For more information call 667-4733 or email info@yukontec.com.

Tue Mar 17 First Nations Economic Forums 12:00 PM Hyatt Place Engaging in meaningful dialogue to design a path forward for First Nations Economic Reconciliation. https://fnfmb.com/

Wed Mar 18 Quantum Computing Demystified - How it will change computers of the future? 12:00

PM Online Dr. Mark Jackson, Senior Quantum Evangelist at Quantinuum, learn how quantum computing works and how it could influence technology, business strategy, and innovation in the decade ahead.

Wed Mar 18 Words Out Loud 7:00 PM Multicultural Centre of the Yukon (MCY) featuring Naomi Dunway and Eleanor Millard for an evening of moving and memorable readings.

Thu Mar 19 Lumbar 5, Thoracic 12 7:00 PM Old Fire Hall Through recorded interviews, shadow puppetry, and campfire storytelling, Lumbar 5, Thoracic 12 tells a Northern father-daughter story about intergenerational divides and a deep need to connect. https:// pivotyukon.ca/

Thu Mar 19 Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie 7:30 PM Yukon Theatre When their plan to book a show at the Rivoli goes horribly wrong, Matt and Jay accidentally travel back to the year 2008.

Fri Mar 20 AI Now: Realistic risks and potential rewards 12:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre A grounded conversation exploring where AI is headed, the real risks and real opportunities, and how we can move forward without fear or over-hype

Fri Mar 20 Hiding in Plain Sight - AI for data discovery 10:00 AM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Join Paul Kishchuk of Vector Research for a hands-on session exploring how AI tools can help extract, structure, and visualize data.

Fri Mar 20 & Sat Mar 21 The Listen Sister - Women’s Conference 7:00 PM Mountainview Church Over two days, women will gather for thoughtful teaching, meaningful connection, and time to reflect and be encouraged together.

Sat Mar 21 Yukon Unwritten: Documentary Premiere Screening 12:00 PM Yukon Theatre From Ice Age Beringia, through the brutal realities of the Goldfields and beyond. Our story flows from the land, unfolding through the eyes of its traditional custodians and new arrivals. https://www.nahho.ca/ filmswatchnow/yukon-unwritten

Sat Mar 21 WWHA Year End Party - Talent Show 7:00 PM Kopper King & Neighbours Pub A night of celebrating an awesome season of hockey, year-end awards, food & drinks, and a few special guest appearances.

Monthly

First Thursdays Pinetree Quilters 7:00 PM Whitehorse United Church.

2nd Monday Ukulele Group 6:00

PM Golden Age Society salvin@ northwestel.net

2nd Monday Whitehorse Slow Jam 7:00 PM Golden Age Society

Last Thursdays Repair Cafe 6:00

PM Yukonstruct Makespace Bring it in and see if it is fixable using soldering irons, multimeters, and other tools. This easy introduction to electronics and small home appliance repair is a useful evening of DIY learning that you can take home.

2nd Thursday Music Trivia 7:00

PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Come on out and test your music knowledge! Teams of no more than 6 people.

Last Friday Pioneer Women of Yukon 12:00 PM Golden Age Society

2nd & 4th Sundays Grade 8 – 12 High School Youth Group 6:00

PM Mountainview Church A positive place for your teen to hang out on the weekend. Take part in games and activities, learn about the Bible, and deepen faith. https:// mountainview.church/connect/youth 3rd Sundays Square and Contra Dance Dance Series 7:00 PM The Other Room” at the Guild Hall no experience necessary - a caller walks through all you need to know

Weekly

Mondays

Mtg: Competitive Commander 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles

Women’s Bible Study 6:00 PM Women’s Bible Study. Refreshments are served followed by the study. For more info check out www.mountainview.church or email rachel@mountainview.church Ukulele Group 6:00 PM Golden Age Society

Euchre - For Members and Signed in Guests 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254

Euchre a trick-taking card game for four players, two on each team, As a member you

Beginner ASL Class & Social Hang 6:15 Queer Yukon SocietyThe Cache

Drawing Club 6:30 PM Arts

Underground Join like minded artists in the studio for a free drawing club. Bring your own supplies and be creative in a group environment. https://www. artsunderground.ca/events

Tuesdays

Common Threads Prayer Shawl Ministry 9:30 AM Trinity Lutheran Church

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THERE LIVED A HOBBIT …

“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.”~ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit

Auditions for the Yukon Arts Centre’s production of The Hobbit will run April 17 to 18

IThe One Ring

f you’ve ever wanted tovisit Middle Earth, now’s your chance. A theatrical adaptation of The Hobbit is coming to the Yukon Arts Centre (YAC) this October, just as soon as YAC ﬁnds its Bilbo … and its Gandalf, Gollum, Elven King, various trolls, goblins and, well, you get the picture.

If you think you’ve also got the chops, YAC is holding auditions for each of these roles on April 17 and 18. What do wizard chops even look like? You, says Katelyn Morishita, who’s stage directing the play and will be on hand for the April auditions.

“Most people in auditions are trying to ﬁgure out what the team wants and are tweaking their audition to ﬁnd out what that is,” says Morishita, who lives in Calgary. “But I actually just want you to bring yourself forward because that’s what I want to work with … Be bold and be brave.”

That attitude is why Casey Prescott, CEO of YAC, wanted Morishita for the production.

“We’re not trying to replicate the movies,” says Prescott. “The construct of the story is to be as ﬂuid as possible and to make it its own experience.” At the same time, Prescott recognizes that the world J.R.R. Tolkien built is as much a part of the tale as the dialogue and plot. Every dragon, every beast, every Mirkwoodian tree and giant spider has to do its job in bringing that world to life. Knowing Morishita from her

previous work in the North (she directed Anastasia with the Yukon Theatre for Young People in 2025), Prescott believes she has the competence, efﬁciency, organization and vision to build a complete roadmap that will get the production where it needs to be. They’re already working with great source material. The play, adapted by Canadian playwright Kim Selody, from J.R.R Tolkien’s 1937 novel, will cast eight Yukoners in 26 roles. Each actor, other than those playing Bilbo and Thorin, will take on multiple characters for each performance.

Casting will be gender- and race-blind. Part of the reason for this is that Prescott doesn’t want to see anyone self-selecting out of getting involved. He says the arts community in the Yukon is already pretty insular. If you spend any time going to plays, you’ll often recognize the people onstage from previous productions you’ve seen. With The Hobbit, YAC’s ﬁrst-ever in-house production, the Arts Centre wants to connect with new people in the community. It’s important to always be looking for ways to welcome people into the arts world, Prescott says. The Hobbit is a great way to do it because the book is hugely popular outside theatre circles, and the movies have breathed even more life into it in recent decades. People already know and love this world and these characters. They won’t shy away from it the same way they might with a more classical piece of theatre.

It’s also a universally-relatable story, says Morishita.

“It’s about finding friendship you think you would never find, and finding what you need in the moments you least expect it,” she says. Sure, you could go off in search of a dragon on your own, but it’ll be a lot harder that way. Wouldn’t it actually be a good thing to ask your friends for help?

Prescott agrees. When you look at the enduring appeal of Tolkien’s work, you get right to the root of what makes a story timeless. This is one of few stories out there that a kid can talk about with a grandparent where both parties have the same wonder, understanding

and points of reference. Everyone knows—this is about a journey, and this is about kinship.

Visit yukonartscentre.com for more information on how to audition. Auditions for the Yukon Arts

Centre’s production of The Hobbit run April 17 to 18. The deadline to express an interest is April 11. n

Three possible futures.

Learn more and have your say.

The Government of Yukon has identiﬁed three possible locations for the new École Whitehorse Elementary School. Join us at one of our public information sessions to learn more and share your feedback:

March 24 6 - 8 pm at Hidden Valley School

March 25 6 - 8 pm at CSSC Mercier

March 26 6 - 8 pm at Elijah Smith School

No time to drop in? Share your thoughts by completing our online survey by April 26.

Amy Kenny lives in Whitehorse. If she’s not inside writing, she’s outside running mountains.

Freelance with Amy Kenny

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Katelyn Morishita will be stage directing the Yukon Arts Centre’s production of The Hobbit Top Right: The official poster for the Yukon Arts Centre’s upcoming production of The Hobbit

Sprucetip Design

Bridge 12:00 PM Golden Age

Society Café de l’amitié 2:00 PM Association franco-yukonnaise (AFY) Le Café de l’amitié est un rendez-vous hebdomadaire et une occasion de rassemblement pour les francophones de 50 ans et plus.

QYS Drop-in 2:00 PM Queer Yukon

Society The Cache

Language Skills for Ukrainians

5:15 PM Yukon Learn A discussion group workshop provides a relaxed and friendly environment where learners can practise and learn English conversation skills.

Weekly Shuffleboard Tournament

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

Chess Club 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles Love Chess? Want to learn? Looking for Competition? Join us!

SuperSmash Bros, Mtg: Commander 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles

10 Card Crib - Members & Signed

In Guests 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Whether you are a seasoned crib player or a beginner, come play! Learn tips and tricks and have some fun! https://bit.

ly/3KP0B5s

Wednesdays

Keep Fit 10:30 AM Trinity Lutheran Church.Come stretch and breathe with us!

Multicultural Connection Group

11:00 AM Multicultural Centre of the Yukon – MCY Connect with other parents and caregivers, learn about parenting in different cultures. A free lunch program for immigrants and refugee families. Lunch and transportation provided. Call 3321803 for more info.

Spanish Conversation 12:00 PM Whitehorse United Church Call 3336081 for more info.

Sew & Tell All – Elders Hangout

1:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Facilitated by Kwanlin Dün Elder-in-Residence Shirley Smith, everyone welcome. Feel free to join and start a beading project or work on something that you’ve already started! For more info email culturalprograms@kdcc.ca

QYS Drop-in 2:00 PM Queer Yukon Society The Cache Drop-in Sewing 4:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Facilitated by Donna Norman, bring your own projects, connect with others, and finish those works-in-progress. Open, welcoming space to sew, share, and create together.

Texas Hold’ Em 6:00 PM

Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For sign in members and guests. Bragging rights!

Mtg: Modern, Warhammer Age of Sigmar 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles

Thursdays

Public Speaking TrainingToastmasters 12:00 PM Decora Guests are always welcome. There are many roles to learn at Toastmasters. Practice 2 minute table topics

QYS Drop-in 2:00 PM Queer Yukon Society The Cache

Pathfinder Role-Playing Game for Youth 3:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. Find out what role playing games are all about! Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are always welcome.

Mtg: casual Commander, Warhammer 40k & Kill Team 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles

Mountainview Church Community Group 7:00 PM 16 years or older? Mountainview

Church Community Group! We’ll share some snacks and talk about what the bible has to say about discipleship.

Fridays

Coffee & Chat 11:00 AM Golden Age Society Coffee and chat is a way to connect with your community, develop friendships, and have fun.

QYS Drop-in 2:00 PM Queer Yukon

Society The Cache

Mtg: Pioneer, YuGiOh Casual 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles

Saturdays

Yukon Amateur Radio

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

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

Pokemon, Mtg: Youth Magic, Lorcana 6:00 PM Titan Gaming and Collectibles

Sundays

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

Anglican Worship Service 10:00 AM Christ Church Cathedral.

Church Service 5:30 PM Northlight Foursquare Church

Clothing Room 10:00 AM

Whitehorse Church of the Nazarene Free of charge to anyone and everyone Whitehorse United Church Worship Service 10:30 AM A caring community of faith, based on a foundation of Biblical teaching and spiritual truth

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

School-age Discovery Zone 2:00

PM The Northern Collective Church Sunday Gatherings 3:00 PM The Northern Collective Church The Gathering (Anglican Indigenous Service) 5:00

PM Christ Church Cathedral A celebration of faith, reconciliation, and hospitality.

KIDS & FAMILIES

Wed Mar 18 Singing in the Spring 10:30 AM Normandy Living Connect with other families and the residents at Normandy Living through songs and rhymes. Best suited for children 0 - 6 years old. https:// docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIp QLSc0IdA6dZm5LUV36I0Z8Qx0T glJ80G2DAtNOTNyRVLjGCg0Mw/ viewform?pli=1

Wed Mar 18 Music in Motion with Babies 10:30 AM Yukon Arts Centre YAC a free, drop-in 30 minute session of music and movement designed for parents and babies led by Lianne Cranfield. https:// yukonartscentre.com/ Thu Mar 19 Northern Tales: Season 2 Premiere Screening & Reception 7:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre YAC Back by popular demand, Northern Tails is set to unleash Season 2 of its puppetpowered wildlife web series and Whitehorse is invited to be the first to watch. https://yukonartscentre. com/

Monthly

1st & 3rd Saturdays Grades 5 - 7 Junior Youth Group 7:00 PM Mountainview Church Passionate about giving kids opportunities to have fun & make new friends, while teaching them about Jesus & His great love for our world https:// mountainview.church/connect/youth

2nd and 4th Saturdays Grade 8 - 12 High School Youth Group 7:00 PM Mountainview Church A positive place for your teen to hang out on the weekend. Take part in games and activities, learn about the Bible, and deepen faith. https:// mountainview.church/connect/youth

Weekly

Tuesdays

Parent-Child Mother Goose 10:30

AM The Child Development Centre Celebrates the power and pleasure of songs, rhymes and oral stories. Bonding time with your little one or to learn for later.

Thursdays

Transformations Along The Chu Nikwän 1:30 PM Yukon Visitor Information Centre Join Amber for a free walking tour every Thursday along the Whitehorse waterfront to learn about the Yukon First Nations people and the history of the Yukon. Pathfinder Role-Playing Game for Youth 3:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Youth 11-17 are invited to join, no experience necessary.

Saturdays

Science Saturdays 11:00 AM Whitehorse Public Library Free Drop-In Science and STEM Activities - no need to register - For children to compete with a parent or guardian!

MEETINGS

Weekly

Tuesdays

Rendezvous Rotary 6:30 PM Tony’s Pasta and Seafood House Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at Tony’s Pasta and Seafood. Come and join us for fun, and fellowship.

Thursdays

Toastmasters Decora 12:00 PM Sundogs Toastmasters Club. The club is open to all interested parties and we provide constructive feedback to help develop public speaking skills.

Monthly

First Monday Klondike Snowmobile Association Board Meeting 7:00 PM Sport Yukon https://ksa.yk.ca/coming-events/

First Monday Yukon Amateur Radio Association Monthly Meeting 7:00 PM EMO Building Discussion of club business. Prospective hams are welcome.

Third Thursday Yukon AntiPoverty Coalition Monthly Meeting 5:00 PM Lewis Hall (Whitehorse United Church). For more information: 334-9317 or info@yapc.ca. Everyone is welcome.

Third Thursday Alpine Yukon Board meetings 7:00 PM Sport Yukon

Third Thursday ASAY board monthly meeting 7:00 PM Sport Yukon

ONLINE EVENTS

Tue Mar 17 Use AI to Sell Smarter - Building a living digital customer persona with AI 12:00 PM Online A hands-on virtual session, James Rowe shows how small businesses can use AI to build a living digital customer personaan interactive avatar.

Thu Mar 19 Make AI PlaybookCombining traditional + agentic automation meaning 12:00 PM Online Sara Maldon from Make shares practical guidance on combining traditional and agentic automation – backed by real use cases from 300+ live AI agents.

Tuesdays

Anglican Men’s Remote Chat 10:00 AM Zoom don_cheeseman@ msn.com for the link. Regular churchgoer or just curious, this is a welcoming, no-pressure time for conversation

AA Juste Pour Aujourd’hui (C) 5:00 PM, Zoom ID 833 9614 4061 mot de passe 0 ou telephone 1-587-328-1099

Restorative Online Healing Circles 7:30 PM Online Check-in, Q&A, connect and feel the results. No experience necessary. Register online, or call 335-0078 or email alison@alisonzeidler.com for more info.

Thursdays

AA Yukon Unity Group (O) 1:30 PM Online Zoom ID 868 3045 2752 pc 6y2K8a or phone 1-587-328-1099

Fridays

AA Yukon Unity Group @ 1:30 pm (O) Zoom ID 868 3045 2752 passcode 6y2K8a or phone 1-587328-1099

Saturdays

AA Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM Online For Zoom Room address call 334-7693.

AA Yukon Unity Group (O) 1:00 PM Online Zoom ID 868 3045 2752 pc 6y2K8a or phone 1-587-3281099

Sundays

AA Yukon Unity Group 1:00 PM Online By zoom – Zoom ID 868 3045 2752 pc 6y2K8a or by phone Phone 1-587-238-1099

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FROM MEADOWS TO MONSTERS

What arises when Yukon Artists @ Work members explore their concepts of emergence

For Yukoners wondering if we’ll ever emerge from the seemingly endless winter, Yukon Artists @ Work (YAAW) is offering a group show that might bring us some solace and hope. Aptly titled Emergence, the show features work from over a dozen YAAW members. The day I dropped by, it was still a few weeks before the show opened but I was still able to view a few pieces that illustrate the theme and how it’s been interpreted.

The exhibition title was decided upon through “a collective group think,” says Pat Bragg, a YAAW member who is curating the show. Emergence can be interpreted in many ways and encourages artists to explore new ideas in their preferred media.

“It reﬂects a really interesting place in life or nature where one thing is transforming into another,” Bragg says.

Artist Nicole Bauberger describes the theme as “spacious.” She applauds Bragg for taking a curatorial approach that gives artists lots of freedom. “There’s so many different places you can take [the theme],” Bauberger says. “I ﬁnd that Pat often makes these fairly wide-open spaces that she can invite people into and they can decide what it is they want to do.”

Bauberger has chosen to use graphite and metal foil as her medium. On the day I visited, she had a work-in-process that she worked on as we chatted.

She’s already completed the graphite drawing and painted

it with an oil-based medium. She’s also brushed an oil-based adhesive size, or glue, to the background, and applied copper leaf. By the time our interview was done, she had removed the excess metal leaf with a brush. She’ll ﬁnish it with varnish, matte for the drawing, glossy for the gold leaf.

it highlights a stand of deciduous trees so that they emerge from a storm that casts the rest of the landscape into darkness. A line of beads—in hues of yellow, pink and gold—outline the meadow’s edge.

Janet Patterson’s take on Emergence is, in terms of subject matter, similar to Bauberger’s, in that they both feature monsters. But where Bauberger’s monsterdress emerges from a luminous copper background, Patterson’s piece, The Birth of Puff, features a baby dragon that has just been born from its egg and is entering the world for the ﬁrst time.

The dragon is made from felted wool, a medium from which Patterson seems capable of rendering any creature, from mice to dragons. The egg, Bragg tells me, is an actual ostrich egg.

For people who know Bauberger, the subject of the piece is familiar—a monster dress with claw-like feet emerging from a rich metallic background. The title of the piece is Direction

grounded in the natural world.

While Bauberger’s subject matter is a creature of fantasy that she says “emerges from her imagination,” Bragg’s work is more

Bragg uses photographs she’s taken and had printed onto canvas, then incorporates seed beads to embellish the work. Her placement of the beads is sparse and strategic, and the effect might

not be immediate. But once discovered, the beads highlight places where one might imagine the natural light in the photograph would fall.

Bragg interprets the exhibition theme in reference to how certain elements of the photographed landscapes are illuminated so that they appear to emerge from their surroundings. In one piece called Sunrise at -45, the morning sun appears from behind Grey Mountain, lighting the winter sky. Beads sparkle from a tree in the foreground and on top of a ridge of snow, as if they’ve caught the light.

In a second piece called Enchanted Meadow, the sun once again is the star of the show as

In addition to Bragg, Bauberger and Patterson, as many as 15 artists may be submitting works to the show, each with their own interpretation of the theme. And, for art lovers who want to learn how they can learn some of the processes involved, there will be two workshops held during the show’s run. The ﬁrst will introduce participants to the application of metal foil in graphite works, led by Bauberger. She promises to have a variety of foil colours on hand, including copper and gold, which she says is actually brass.

Bragg will lead the second workshop, which will provide insight on how to compose a photograph. Both artists say they’ve found that workshops can give the show a greater impact by engaging people more directly with the artists’ processes. Workshops are easy to tie into existing promotions around the shows. They also encourage workshop leaders to delve more deeply into their practice, says Bauberger.

“The best way to learn is [by] preparing how to teach something.” n

PHOTOS:

Freelance with Heather LeDuc

Sunrise at -45 by Pat Bragg

Enchanted Forest by Pat Bragg

The Birth of Puff

PHOTO: Janet Patterson

TALES ON TRAILS — TRAPPERS’ TROUBLES

ISN’T JUST A GESTURE–it’s part of who we are. We proudly support the teams and partners who inspire us every day.

Part One

Dogs

or snow machines?

Yukon trapper Steve Paconi, with his wife Carol, trapped this area with their dog team (and a cat!). That was during a time when trapping was still lucrative, up till the 1980s. Their doghouses were built out of logs, and a few of them were still halfstanding when we took over this trapline.

Dogs needed to get along, needed booties and medicine and food and, once in a while, a kind word and a belly rub.

Our snow machines nearly need the same. To get along with one, I ﬁrst have to ﬁgure out how to ride it: “she” needs skis; and sometimes (not very often) quick start—then fuel instead of kibbles, and oil instead of a belly rub.

Trees and snow machines don’t mix

Twenty-two years ago I got my ﬁrst snow machine, a Ski-Doo Tundra R. I didn’t learn easily and drove her into trees, more often than not. Snow vehicles have come a very long way since then, and so have I. Now I’m riding a Ski-Doo Tundra LT and, no, I don’t bump into trees anymore. But let’s tell you about what could break (or did for us) on our carriages, and not about my steep learning curve.

Our workhorse is a snow machine

One time, our old and heavy snow machine’s steering broke, due to having been driven up onto a tree stump that was not visible under the snow. We had to tie both skis together in order to

ride on. She was sure a workhorse, having had to endure a tree falling on her, but luckily the tree just crushed the tool box in the back.

We’ve had a sporty snow machine that we’ve used for many years to break trail with. Always, when we get home and park, we lift the back end up with a comealong attached to the rafter, so that the track is off the ground. Then we start her up again and hit the throttle one more time, to have the snow ﬂy out from under the machine. One time there was a loud bang … Turns out the track ripped apart very cleanly!

We took her out with the boat in the summer; then, after having put on a brand-new track at the mechanic’s, we loaded her up again to be brought back to camp. But wait … trying to ride the machine off the skidder (the snow machine is being wiggled off the boat and onto the skidder, then pulled to camp by ATV), I heard a regular click-banging noise. The spring on one side got put in backwards and it was scraping and bumping along the track. This one, thankfully, was easy to ﬁx in camp.

The sporty machine was a second-hand purchase, too, and it had quite a few problems in its lifetime. The highlight was when the clutch gave out. She’d still ride, though, so after turning around, Paul slowly made it back to camp. We went online to learn how to ﬁx the clutch, which was explained fairly decently by watching YouTube videos. We took the clutch out and apart to learn what spare parts we needed to order … It turned out we needed quite a few!

The problem with ﬁxing something in camp is that neither Paul nor I are light-duty learned mechanics. I like to take a lot of photos or even videos—or, write each step down when taking something apart so that we can then put it back in the right order. Otherwise, you’d end up with not enough screws or bolts, or you’d have some left over, like when you purchase a piece of furniture from IKEA (just kidding, I love IKEA). And when

there’s something left over, then there’s always that nagging feeling and this worrisome thought: I just hope that piece stays put, will work just ﬁne and not break something else entirely!

Electric starters are wonderful. You press the button and—Vwroom!—she comes to life. Forty kilometres from camp, the starter quit—so we grabbed that manual and found out how to start her by hand.

It’s always a good idea to have the emergency starter rope, with a starter clip, with you. But then, the starter clip broke, too. We had to make one ourselves. I still remember vividly that we got toasty warm (at -30 degrees C), having wrapped that rope around the drive pulley numerous times and trying to pull on it quickly (in the manual it’s called a “crisp pull”) so that the motor would turn over. It’s not a fun undertaking on a bitter-cold morning. One starts sweating and once one is on the way, the question is how fast does that sweat dry so that one won’t get chilled to the bone.

Open landscape

You’re riding through an open landscape, which is wonderful, of course, with nothing in the way to stop your progress. But you’d still want to see landmarks in order to ﬁnd your trail again after a very heavy snowfall. We’ve had this problem the ﬁrst two years of our working that line, trying to break trail for 220 kilometres, from the highway to our northern-most line cabin.

Back then, we didn’t have a GPS device yet, instead we carried printed and laminated 1:50,000 maps. A very beautiful sight was the northern lights on one very cold winter night. It was, otherwise, pitch black and Paul was trying to ﬁnd the trail (we were on our winter road but it had snowed a lot in the open sections) by way of these maps.

The headlights on snow machines 20 years ago weren’t that

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Whitehorse Old Timers Hockey, Squash Yukon, Yukon Co-ed Softball, Kita-Kaze Judo Club, Run for Mom, North of 60 Soccer, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Yukon Avalanche Association, Squash Yukon Junior Program, Better Bodies, Yukon Native Hockey Tournament

PHOTOS: Sonja Seeber

Column with Sonja Seeber

Sonja Seeber and her husband, Paul, are Yukon trappers who live in the Pelly Mountains and who have developed a lifelong passion for the trapping lifestyle in the North.

 Holding the toasted heat sensor

Tales on trails - trappers’

t A tree fell on the wooden box, which avoided more “hurt” to the machine

bright yet, so we also used headlamps. Eventually, Paul found the previously-packed trail and we were back in action (I enjoyed the greens and purples of the aurora borealis while waiting), only to arrive at the caved-in wall tent (all that snow was too much for the thick linen tent). The dog would right away curl into a ball and go to sleep. We, on the other hand, had to shovel the white, heavenly “offering” out of the way and put the tent up again.

Totally exhausted, it was by that time morning; we drank a few litres of hot tea and broth, then we all happily fell asleep for eight hours in the (by then) warm tent, then repeated drinking liquids and going back to sleep.

A quarter century ago, snow machines were in their infant states: my Tundra R seemed not to be working the way she should, losing power. I can’t remember properly anymore, but she was so slow-going that we ended up towing her back to the highway. At the mechanic’s we were told there is a jet in there that could be exchanged for another one that’s built for higher altitudes. The trail from the highway to our trapline’s border indeed offers up some elevation changes. And new machines are built differently now, so the manufacturers probably did away with the jets. She lost power at another time, too, and when checking her, we saw that a little rubber hose, maybe for air, had gotten disconnected. Now when I see smoke emitting from the carriage, I think of explosions, too. Rather worrisome, right? Did something come off and is it smouldering on some hot piece of equipment under the hood? That one time it was the engine-temperature heat sensor that got itself toasted.

Sonja Seeber, Yukon trapper n

PHOTOS: Sonja Seeber

q The spring that was put in the wrong way

q The track burst in half

CARCROSS

Second Sunday of Every Month

St. Saviour’s Church Services 2:00 pm St. Saviour Church 867668-3129

First Friday of the month Mother Goose Group 11:00 AM Haa Shagóon Hídi (Our Ancestors House) Carcross/Tagish Learning Centre Learn stories, songs, and rhymes, lunch provided. Suitable for babies and children 5 and under. Please bring along a water bottle and blanket to sit on. To register, call 332-2389. https:// whatsupyukon.events/jwf

Yukon at:

Weekly

Wednesdays

Yoga with Richard Mueller 12:00 PM Carcross Firehall Free for everyone some fitness required.

Thursdays

Yoga with Jess Ghùch Tlâ Community School Beginners welcome, all equipment provided. Drop-in, Free admission! For more info email yogajessyukon@gmail. com.

Sundays Sunday Mass 3:00 PM St. John the Baptist Church

CARMACKS

Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at:

• Sunshine Restaurant

• Carmacks Rec Centre

• CDC / CIBC Bank

• Tatchun Center General Store

First & Third Tuesdays of Every Month Carmacks Regular Council

Meeting 7:00 PM Carmacks Municipal Building

DAWSON CITY 

• Dawson City General Store

Sat Mar 14 Lumbar 5 - Thoracic

12 7:30 PM Dënäkär Zho & KIAC Ballroom Through recorded interviews, shadow puppetry, and campfire storytelling, tells a Northern father-daughter story about intergenerational divides and a deep need to connect. https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/ lumbar-5-thoracic-12-live-theatre/

Until Mar 15 Uprooted by Jamie Robson ODD Gallery An immersive shadow installation that explores notions of collective loss and grief as they relate to impending climate change

Fri Mar 20 DCMF Lip Sync

7:00 PM Diamond Tooth Gerties https://dawsoncity.ca/event/dcmflip-sync/

Fri Mar 20 - Sun Mar 22 Thaw di Gras Spring Carnival Dawson City, YT Experience a true carnival atmosphere, with over 25 events happening in a square kilometer, you’re sure to have an amazing time! https://dawsoncity.ca/event/ thaw-di-gras-spring-carnival/

Sun Mar 22 Elisapie - full band show 7:30 PM Dënäkär Zho & KIAC Ballroom Elisapie is a Canadian Inuk award winning singer-songwriter. She performs her emotional, autobiographical soundtrack where each song is associated with a loved one or an intimate story. https://kiac.ca/

Weekly

Mondays

Handbuilding Pottery Drop-in

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

Drop-In Pickleball 5:30 PM Robert Service School

Adult Drop-In Basketball 7:45

PM Robert Service School Ages 16+ -Free Call 993-7400 ext 299 for more info.

Tuesdays

St Paul’s Anglican Church

Morning Prayer 9:00 AM St Paul’s Anglican Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live)

St Paul’s Anglican Church

Evening Prayer 5:00 PM St Paul’s Anglican Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live)

Hand-Building Pottery Drop-In

6:30 PM Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Self-guided group studio time for those with some experience with pottery. Newcomers are welcome, little instruction is provided.

Wednesdays

St Paul’s Anglican Church

Morning Prayer 9:00 AM St Paul’s Anglican Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live)

St Paul’s Anglican Church

Evening Prayer 5:00 PM St Paul’s Anglican Church Join us in person at the church, or online (Facebook Live)

Welcome Wednesday Supper and Games 6:00 PM St Paul’s Anglican Church

QYS Drop-in 1:00 PM DCMF Office

Screen Printing Drop-in 6:00

PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture KIAC Classroom (enter via backdoor) Self-guided group studio time for those who have some knowledge and experience with screen printing.

Dawson City Disc Golf League

8:00 PM Crocus Bluff Disc Golf Course simple, welcoming league for all skill levels

Thursdays

CDC Toddler Program 10:00 AM

Klondike Institute of Arts & Culture

KIAC Free drop-In for kids 5 & under with parent/guardian Story time & free play!

Weekly

Mondays

Carmacks Library 1:00 PM

After School Club 3:30 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Open Court 5:00 PM Carmacks

Rec Centre

Floor Hockey 5:30 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Bakers & Makers 6:00 PM

Carmacks School

14+ Floor Hockey 7:00 PM

Carmacks Rec Centre

Tuesdays

Carmacks Library 1:00 PM

Open Court 1:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

After School Club 3:30 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Open Court 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Adult Social 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Carmacks Minor Hockey

Association 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Drop-in Basketball 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Volleyball 7:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Wednesdays

Family Play Group (Ages 0-5)

10:00 AM Carmacks Rec Centre

Carmacks Library 1:00 PM

After School Club 3:30 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Open Court 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Archery 6:00 PM Carmacks School

Shinny Night 14+ 7:00 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre

Thursdays

Drop-in Volleyball 7:30 PM

Robert Service School Ages 13+

- Free Fridays

Cards & Conversation 1:00 PM

Royal Canadian Legion Branch

1 Dawson City Free! DropIn! No registration necessary. whatsupyukon.events/dawsonlegion-8336c3

Open Studio Drop-in 1:00 PM

Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Enjoy KIAC’s bright, air-conditioned space to create and focus on your artistic practice. Even better- we’ve waived the drop-in fee this day.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 4:30 PM Saint Mary Church

Drop-in Bouldering 6:00 PM

Robert Service School Free - dropin - all ages

Saturdays

Youth Parkour Tumbling 12:30

PM Robert Service School

All Ages - Free – Drop-In. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Open Studio – Drop In 1:00

PM Klondike Institute of Art & Culture KIAC Classroom (enter via backdoor) Space to create and focus on your artistic practice.

Saturday Mass 5:00 PM Saint

Mary Church

AA North Star Group (O, A)

Dawson City 7:00 PM Royal

Canadian Legion

Sundays Anglican Church Service 10:30

AM Anglican Church Service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Dawson City. Corner of Front and Church Streets at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Dawson City

Sunday Mass 10:30 AM Saint

Mary Church

Adult Drop-In Basketball 6:00

PM Robert Service School Ages 16+ - Free - Call 9

Open Court 5:00 PM Carmacks

Rec Centre

Teen Night 6:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Volleyball 6:30 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Ping Pong + Foosball Night Carmacks Recreation Centre

Saturdays

Tiny Toes Tea Time 1:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Open Court 3:00 PM Carmacks

Carmacks Library 1:00 PM

After School Club 3:30 PM

Carmacks Recreation Centre

Open Court 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Carmacks Minor Hockey

Association 5:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Pickleball 6:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Badminton 6:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Basketball 7:00 PM Carmacks Rec Centre

Fridays

After School Club 3:30 PM Carmacks Recreation Centre

Thursdays

Parent & Tot 10:00 AM Faro

Recreation Centre

Kids Club 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Youth Group 7:00 PM Faro

Recreation Centre

Floor Hockey 7:00 PM Faro

Recreation Centre For more info call 994-2375

Fridays

Pickleball 1:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Seniors Yoga 2:00 PM Faro

Recreation Centre

Open Gym 2:30 PM Faro

Recreation Centre Chair Yoga & Deep Relaxation for Seniors

Basketball 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Saturdays

Pickleball 2:30 PM Faro Recreation

Centre

Open Court Basketball 3:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Open Gym 4:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Sundays

Open Court Basketball 3:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre

Sunday Mass 11:00 AM or 2:30 PM Catholic Church of the Apostles

HAINES JUNCTION

Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at:

• Little Green Apple

Sat Mar 21 Pine Lake Races Pine Lake Pine Lake races are back for another year! Kids races - Men’s and women’s cross country racesTrappers race - new this year… Ice race event - dinner, the awards, and live music

Second and fourth Wednesday of every month Village Council meetings 7:00 PM St. Elias Convention Centre Village Council meetings are also held the second

and fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. [Remote attendance only]

Weekly

Mondays

Fun with Food 3:30 PM St. Elias Community School Learn new skills, share recipes and take food home!

Pickleball 5:00 PM St. Elias Community School Meet in the school gym

Drop-In Basketball 6:00 PM St. Elias Community School Meet in the school gym

Tuesdays

Romp & Run 11:30 AM Bill Brewster

Arena Drop in. Programming is for kids 4 and under and their parents/ caregivers.

Tea & Bannock – Haines Junction 1:00 PM https://whatsupyukon. events/tea-bannock-68ab07

Men’s and women’s sewing group 1:00 PM Mun kų

BGC Game Night 3:30 PM St. Elias Community School Play, have fun, build skills and challenge your friends

Fit with Nick 6:00 PM The Mezzanine

Wednesdays

Seniors and Elders Refreshments and Games 2:00 PM Haines

Junction Seniors Residence

AA: “Yukon Unity Group” (O) 3:00

PM Haines Junction Health Centre

Girls Club 3:20 PM St. Elias Community School Held in the art room, open to Girls and identifying as Girls from Grade 8 to 12.

BGC Rec in the Gym 3:30 PM St. Elias Community School Haines Junction Hoobeedoo 6:30

PM The Mezzanine

Drop-In Basketball 6:00 PM St. Elias Community School Meet in the school gym

Thursdays

Romp & Run 11:30 AM Bill Brewster

Arena Drop in. Programming is for kids 4 and under and their parents/ caregivers.

Seniors Activities 2:00 PM St. Elias Community Centre Floor curling, carpet bowling and indoor walking group.

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

Fridays

Stories and STEM Activities 10:00

AM Haines Junction Library

AA: “Yukon Unity Group” (O) 1:30 PM Haines Junction Health Centre

Pickleball 5:00 PM St. Elias Community School Meet in the school gym

Saturdays

AA: “Yukon Unity Group” (O) 1:00

PM Haines Junction Health Centre

Sundays

Anglican Church Service 10:30

AM St. Christopher’s Church Anglican Church Service at St. Christopher’s Anglican Church in Haines Junction https://anglican. yukon.net/services.html

Sunday Mass 10:30 AM Our Lady of the Way Church

AA: “Yukon Unity Group” (O) 1:00 PM Haines Junction Health Centre

MARSH LAKE

Last Wednesday of every month

MLCS board meeting 7:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

Weekly

Tuesdays

Play Bridge 1:00 PM Marsh Lake

Community Centre

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

Support that gets the North.

Yoga with Richard Mueller 5:00

PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Free for everyone some fitness required.

Wednesdays

South of 6 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre

Thursdays

Shuffleboard 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

Fridays

Beginner Yoga 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre

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

Saturdays

Pickleball Outside 11:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre

Sundays

Pickleball Outside 11:00 AM Marsh Lake Community Centre

MAYO

Pick up your copies of What’s Up Yukon at:

• Haldane Services

MOUNT LORNE

Mon Mar 9 - Mar 13 Youth Craft & Activities 1:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre Pre-registration required for each day. Activities and crafts, movies, skating, lego and much more. Please email recreation@mtlorne.ca to register

1st Tuesday Monthly LAC Meeting Lorne Mountain Community Centre

Weekly

Mondays

Run Club 6:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre

Yoga with Jess 7:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre Yoga is for everyone, join a community class, beginners welcome and all equipment provided. Drop in by donation. Email yoga.jessyukon@ gmail.com

Tuesdays

Active Fun Fitness Class - Drop

In 6:30 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre Improve your balance, flexibility, strength and endurance in this indoor class led by Colleen Ennis. Drop in, admission by donation. Suitable for mature youth & adults. https://whatsupyukon. events/fhm

Thursdays

Community Drop In 11:00 AM Mount Lorne Community Centre

Run Club 6:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre

LMCA Tennis Drop-In 7:00 PM Mount Lorne Community Centre All equipment provided, all ages and abilities welcome!

OLD CROW

Mondays

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

Tuesdays

Kids Gym 3:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

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

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

Wednesdays

Stroller Walks 10:00 AM Kih Tsal

Parent and Tots 4:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Call 966-3015 for more info.

Adult Card Game Night 6:00 PM John Tizya Centre & Old Crow Community Centre

Sundays St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-9935381

ROSS RIVER

Weekly

Mondays

Adult Softball 7:00 PM Baseball Field Ages 16+ Bring your glove, and friends - no experience needed.

Tuesdays

Sewing Night 7:00 PM The Hope Centre

Street Hockey 7:00 PM Ross River School Open to all ages and skill levels

TAGISH

AA: Teslin Group (O) 7:00 PM

Catholic Church Rectory (Basement)

Tuesdays

Rookie League 3:15 PM Teslin Recreation Complex

Open Gym 7:00 PM Teslin Arena

Come hang out or play some sports during our open gym times!

Wednesdays

Pickleball 12:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Teslin Lake Recreation Complex

Youth Pickleball 3:15 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex

Thursdays

Dominos 1:00 PM Teslin Recreation Centre Drop in seniors

Fridays

Open Arena 7:00 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex

Saturdays

Parent & Tots 2:00 PM Teslin Lake Recreation Complex

Sundays

Sunday Mass 20:30 Immaculate Heart of Mary Church

Adult Volleyball 4:00 PM School Gym

WATSON LAKE

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

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

Second Saturday of the month

Watson Lake Direct Aid 2:00 PM Northern Lights Centre

Weekly

Mondays

Badminton Night 7:00 PM Watson Lake Secondary School No skill or equipment required - just come out and have fun.

Tuesdays

Smart Recovery Meetings 3:00 PM

Wye Lake Cabin Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services

For more information, email joey. mitchell@yukon.ca or call 332-3187

Pickleball & Badminton 7:00 PM

Watson Lake Secondary School

Wednesdays

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

Rookie League 5:30 PM Watson Lake Ball Diamond

Fridays

Bowling League 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre For more info Call 335-7979 or frontdesk@ watsonlake.ca

Saturdays

Saturday Mass 5:30 PM Saint Ann Church

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

Sundays

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

Sunday Mass 10:00 AM Saint Ann Church

Sunday Nite Volleyball 11:00 AM

Watson Lake Secondary School

B.C.

ATLIN

Weekly

Sundays

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

Atlin Christian Assembly 11:00

AM St. Atlin Christian Centre Everyone is welcome.

St. Joseph Catholic Mission Holy Mass 3:00 PM St. St. Joseph Catholic Mission.

Mondays

Caregiver & Tot Drop-in 10:00 AM

Atlin Recreation Centre This is an unstructured hour for You and your Littles to get social and run wild. This IS NOT a drop off, all children must be accompanied by an adult. Call or email 993-4102 atlinarc. coordinator@gmail.com for more info

Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre

Tuesdays

Tuesday Lunches 11:00 AM Atlin Recreation Centre Not A Set Menu, Every Tuesday Lunch Will Be Different.

Fridays

Atlin Community Library 2:00 PM

Saturdays

Atlin Community Library 2:00 PM

Yukon Communities:

Wednesdays AA Yukon Unity (OM) 3:00 PM Online Yukon Health Centers, Live Video Meeting Beaver Creek, Carcross, Carmacks, Dawson City, Destruction Bay, Faro, Haines Junction, Mayo, Old Crow, Pelly Crossing, Ross River, Teslin, Watson Lake. Online users’ sign in info: yukonbcdistrict52@gmail.com

ALASKA HAINES

First Friday of the month First Friday Event 5:00PM Join local residents, galleries, museums and artists for a walkabout to visit featured exhibits around town. visithaines.com/events

Sat Mar 14 Chilkat Lake 100 9:00AM a full day of snowmachine racing, winter fun, and community vibes out at Chilkat Lake! visithaines.com/events

Sat Mar 14 Monthly Movies: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind 7:00PM Presented By: Alaska Arts Confluence 31 Theatre Drive visithaines.com/events

Sun Mar 16 to 22 Freeride World Tour - 2026 YETI Alaska Haines Pro Set against the legendary terrain of the Chilkat Range, this event brings the Tour back to its roots visithaines.com/events

SKAGWAY

Monthly

First Wednesday of the month First Wednesday Community Dinner 5:30 PM First Presbyterian Church check in on your neighbors over a filling meal. If you have a dish

you would like to share, you are welcome to bring it

Weekly

Wednesdays

Windy Valley Babies 10:30 AM

Skagway Public Library Stories, Songs, and Fun with Ms. Anna! Designed for ages 0-3.

Thursdays

Morning Women’s Prayer 9:30 AM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway

March 15th is the next intake for Arts Fund and Touring Artist Fund

Arts Fund supports group projects in literary, visual and performing arts that foster creative development and engage public participation.

Touring Artist Fund supports professional artists, ensembles and companies to present their work outside Yukon. This fund may also support tours within Yukon.

There are four deadlines per year: 15th of March, June, September and December.

The application form and guidelines are available on our website. Applicants are encouraged to consult an Arts Advisor before applying.

ENGINE OIL

Your Vehicle’s

Operational Lifeline

Batteries Engine oil provides proper lubrication for all the moving parts inside an internal combustion engine - to disperse heat and prolong the life of all components. Without engine oil, serious damage can occur in a very short amount of time. Modern engine oils prevent blockages and contaminants from restricting oil flow. Oil breaks down and loses its properties over time, you should always check your oil on a regular basis. We recommend every 10,000km to 20,000km. Some circumstances, may require more frequent changes. For example if the vehicle is operated under abnormal conditions like 4wding, towing, racing, or excessive stop-start driving. It is also important to use the correct grade and specification of oil in your engine. Many modern European and diesel engines require certain additives which are present only in specific oil grades, and using the wrong specification can cause major and expensive engine and component damage. Clayton’s CAR CARE Tips

Check out ALL EVENTS at whatsupyukon.com

ACTIVE LISTINGS

Sun Mar 8 - Mar 15 Arctic Winter Games 2026 Whitehorse Various

Locations From the first Games in 1970 to the upcoming 2026 event, the Arctic Winter Games have become a cornerstone of northern identity, fostering intergenerational connections and lifelong friendships. https://www.awg2026.org/

Mon Mar 9 till April 20 Spring

Fusion Yoga/Qigong 5:30 PM PM Centred (Industrial rd) Yin yoga for deep connective tissue release. karenbaxter@hotmail.com

Wed Mar 11 Yukon Ski Marathon Prep Series - Strength & Conditioning Workshop 5:30 PM Whitehorse Nordic Centre Work on exercises focused on improving muscular power and endurance, enhancing stability and balance while skiing, and reducing the risk of injury. All experience levels are welcome!

Fri Mar 13 - Mar 14 Yukon Vintage Classic Squash Tournament 10:00 AM Better Bodies Bring your longest socks, shortest shorts and skirts, sweat bands, and tightest polo shirts! Wooden racquets are a must if you don’t have one or cannot find one. We will supply them for your games! Email coach@squashyukon.yk.ca for more info.

Sat Mar 21 2026 Yukon Ski

Marathon 8:00 AM Whitehorse Nordic Centre Skiers to push their limits, explore breathtaking trails, and connect with a vibrant community of Nordic enthusiasts. https://www.whitehorsenordiccentre. ca/yukon-ski-marathon

Sun Mar 22 2026 Whitehorse Nordic Festival 11:00 AM Whitehorse Nordic Centre Fun for the whole family! Take part in soapbox races, curling, ski relay, fatbiking, shooting, wildlife viewing, biathlon, etc!! https:// www.whitehorsenordiccentre.ca/ whitehorse-nordic-festival

Sun Mar 22 Soapbox Downhill

Challenge 3:00 PM Whitehorse

Nordic Centre Team up with a friend, sibling, child, or colleague and build the fastest, most original soapbox together! An exciting downhill ride you won’t want to miss!

Mondays

No-Gi Jui Jitsu Takedowns 6:00

AM Eight Days Martial Arts

Judo For Jiu Jitsu 6:00 AM Eight Days Martial Arts

AM Spinning classes 6:15 AM

True North Spinning at Better Bodies

Strength & Conditioning 7:30 AM

Northern Strength Academy

Elderactive CGC Flexihall 9:00

AM Canada Games Centre Yukon

Elderactive has the Flexihall is Booked for you! Some activities get your heart pumping, while others get your mind engaged

Elderactive Pilates level 1 9:30

AM Northern Lights School of Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate

wellness with gentle movement

Elderactive Pilates level 2 10:40

AM Northern Lights School of Dance Energizing Level 2 Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement!. http://cuts2.com/jiacg

Noon Strength & Conditioning

12:00 PM Northern Strength Academy

Elderactive Pilates level 1 12:00

PM Northern Lights School of Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement

Indoor Cycling 12:05 PM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength. ca/

Muay Thai Kickboxing Eight Days

Martial Arts 12:05 PM The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions.

Kids Muay Thai 4:45 PM Eight Days Martial Arts KIDS MUAY THAI a dynamic and engaging martial art that can be traced to the middle of the 18th century. Open to ages 8 - 12.

PM Spinning classes 5:15 PM

True North Spinning at Better Bodies

Strength & Conditioning 5:30 PM Northern Strength Academy

Spring Fusion Yoga/Qigong 5:30

PM Centred - Yin yoga for deep connective tissue release. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners. malbacph@hotmail. com for more info.

Ladies Kickboxing 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 7:30 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Tuesdays

Strength for Endurance 6:00 AM Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6:00 AM Eight Days Martial Arts

Ladies Lift 7:00 AM Northern Strength Academy opportunities for women to find community, learn to lift, improve performance, and build strength.

Lifting for Longevity 10:00 AM Northern Strength Academy Specifically designed for the retired population, but open to anyone.

Yoga with Barbara 10:00 AM Whitehorse United Church Drop-in, no registration required, everyone is welcome. Call 335-1996 for more info.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - drilling 12:05

PM Eight Days Martial Arts cont’d on page 17 ...

Strength for Endurance 12:00 PM

Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels.

Leisure Hiking - ElderActive 1:00PM ElderActive Recreation Association

Strength & Conditioning 1:00PM Northern Strength Academy

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 4:45 PM Eight Days Martial Arts

Indoor Cycling 5:00 PM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength. ca/

Ladies Lift 5:30 PM Northern Strength Academy opportunities for women to find community, learn to lift, improve performance, and build strength.

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts

Whitehorse Archery 6:30 PM

Takhini Elementary Whitehorse Archery is a non-profit club for the recreational shooter, hunters, and those who just want to work on their skills. whitehorsearchery.com/ schedule

Yoga with Jess 7:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary School Yoga is for everyone, join a community class, beginners welcome and all equipment provided. Drop in by donation. Email yoga.jessyukon@ gmail.com

No-Gi Jiu Jitsu 7:30 PM Eight Days Martial Arts

Wednesdays

Muay Thai Kickboxing 6:00 AM

Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout.

AM Spinning classes 6:15 AM

True North Spinning at Better Bodies

Indoor Cycling 6:30 AM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength. ca/

Morning Strength & Conditioning

7:30 AM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength.ca/

Elderactive CGC Flexihall 9:00

AM Canada Games Centre Yukon

Elderactive has the Flexihall is Booked for you! Some activities get your heart pumping, while others get your mind engaged

Elderactive Pilates level 1 9:30

AM Northern Lights School of Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement

Keep Fit 10:00 AM Church of the Northern Apostles Come stretch and breathe with us - only $5.00

Elderactive Pilates level 2 10:40

AM Northern Lights School of Dance Energizing Level 2 Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement!. http://cuts2.com/jiacg

Noon Strength & Conditioning

12:00 PM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength.ca/

Elderactive Pilates level 1 12:00

PM Northern Lights School of Dance Energizing Level 2 Pilates tailored for seniors. Elevate wellness with gentle movement!

Ladies Kickboxing 12:05 PM

Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout.

Fitness Hiking - ElderActive

12:30PM ElderActive Recreation Association

Elderactive Intermediate Hiking

1:00 PM ElderActive Recreation Association Leisure Walking is similar to Nordic walking but is suitable for those who prefer a slower, more relaxed pace

PM Spinning classes 5:15 PM

True North Spinning at Better Bodies

Strength & Conditioning 5:30

PM Northern Strength Academy

Functional strength class teaches compound multi-joint lifts that improve athleticism, strength, coordination, power and more.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts

Indoor Range Night 7:00 PM

Whitehorse Rifle and Pistol Club

Muay Thai Kickboxing 7:45 PM

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

Thursdays

Strength for Endurance 6:00 AM

Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels

No-Gi Jiu Jitsu 6:00 AM Eight Days Martial Arts

Ladies Lift 7:00 AM Northern Strength Academy opportunities for women to find community, learn to lift, improve performance, and build strength.

Lifting for Longevity 10:00 AM

Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels.

Yoga - ElderActive 10:00 AM

Northern Lights School of Dance

Strength for Endurance 12:00 PM

Northern Strength Academy Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon’s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels

No-Gi Jiu Jitsu - drilling 12:05 PM

Eight Days Martial Arts

Strength & Conditioning 1:00 PM

Northern Strength Academy

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 4:45 PM

Eight Days Martial Arts

Ladies Lift 5:30 PM Northern Strength Academy opportunities for women to find community, learn to lift, improve performance, and build strength.

Whitehorse Archery 6:30 PM

Takhini Elementary Whitehorse

Archery is a non-profit club for the recreational shooter, hunters, and those who just want to work on their skills. www.whitehorsearchery.com/ schedule

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6:00 PM

Eight Days Martial Arts

No-GiJiu Jitsu 7:00 PM Eight Days

Martial Arts

Fridays

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6:00 AM Eight

Days Martial Arts

Indoor Cycling 6:30 AM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength. ca/

Morning Strength & Conditioning 7:30 AM Northern Strength Academy northernstrength.ca/

Strength & Conditioning 12:00

PM Northern Strength Academy

Muay Thai Kickboxing 12:05 PM

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

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 4:45 PM

Eight Days Martial Arts

Strength & Conditioning 5:30 PM

Northern Strength Academy

Muay Thai Kickboxing 6:00 PM

Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai Kickboxing full body workout.

Saturdays

Ladies Lift 9:00 AM Northern Strength Academy opportunities for women to find community, learn to lift, improve performance, and build strength.

Strength & Conditioning 10:00 AM

Northern Strength Academy

No-Gi Jiu Jitsu - drilling 11:00 AM

Eight Days Martial Arts

Open Mat 12:00 PM Eight Days

Martial Arts

Sundays

AM Spinning classes 10:00 AM

True North Spinning at Better Bodies

WELLNESS LISTINGS

Elder and Counselor available

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

Monthly

Every other Tuesday Sharing Circle 12:00 PM Old Justice

Building KDFN Every other Tuesday for recovery focused sharing circles. Connect, share challenges and gains, and access support and wisdom. Snacks and refreshments served. whatsupyukon.events/4en

Mondays

Sally and Sisters 11:00 AM Salvation Army 311 Black St Yukon

Aboriginal Women’s Council A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.

AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin House

Infant Feeding Mondays 1:00 PM Yukon Midwifery Program - Yukon Health and Social Services

AA Life Ahead (O, A) 7:00 PM 509

Hanson St. Held in person or by zoom – ID 251-363-5766, call 778907-2701 for more info.

Smart Recovery 7:00 PM 509

Sarah Steele Building a supportive meeting with others seeking recovery help.

AA New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Sacred Heart - Rear Entrance - basement Tuesdays

Sally and Sisters 11:00 AM

Salvation Army 311 Black St Yukon

Aboriginal Women’s Council A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.

VFWC - Drop-In 11:00 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Drop-In includes Laundry and Shower.

AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin House

TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly)

6:00 PM 25 Firth Rd Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight? Join us! Call or text 867667-7002 for more details

AA Happy Hour Ladies Group (W, A) 6:15 PM Inclusion Yukon

Ugly Ducklings Group (O,A) 8:00

PM Christ Church Cathedral Held in person or Zoom ID 251 363 5766 no passcode or by phone 1-778907-2071

Wednesdays

TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) 8:00 AM Closeleigh Manor Common Room Want to improve or maintain a healthy weight? Call or text 867334-1725 for more details

VFWC - Drop-In 11:00 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Drop-In includes Laundry and Shower.

Community Kitchen 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Hot nutritious meals to-go, a free, low-barrier, program for women identifying individuals and children. Call 667-2693 for more info

AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin House (Back Entrance) Al-Anon 12:00 PM 407 Black Street, downstairs Al-Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.

AA No Puffin (C, A) 7:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral (Hellaby Hall)

AA Porter Creek Step Meeting (C) 8:00 PM Our Lady of Victory

Thursdays

Sally and Sisters 11:00 AM Salvation Army 311 Black St Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council A welcoming environment where women and their children can enjoy a hot meal.

VFWC - Drop-In 11:00 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Drop-In includes Laundry and Shower.

AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin House (Back Entrance)

Polar Group (O, A) 7:30 PM 311 Elliott St. & 4th Ave. Held in person or Zoom ID 251 363 5766 no passcode or by phone 1-778-9072071

Fridays

Moth & Flame - Bright Light Morning Meditation Series 9:00

AM Queer Yukon Society - The Cache

AA “Joy of Living Group” (O) 12:00 PM 305 Wood St. Captain Martin House (Back Entrance)

VFWC – Drop-In 1:30 PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre FREE! Drop-In. A safe welcoming space. Drop-in includes laundry and shower access.

Community Kitchen 5:00 PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Hot nutritious meals to-go, a free, low-barrier, program for women identifying individuals and children. Call 667-2693 for more info.

AA Whitehorse Group (C, A) 7:00 PM 407 B Ogilvie Street

Saturdays

AA Morning Joe Group (C, A) 11:00 AM Inclusion Yukon

AA Detox Meeting (O, A) 1:00 PM 609 Steele St VFWC – Drop-In 1:30 PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre FREE! Drop-In. A safe welcoming space. Drop-in includes laundry and showers.

Community Kitchen 5:00 PM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Hot nutritious meals to-go, a free, low-barrier, program for women identifying individuals and children. Call 667-2693 for more info.

AA Hospital Meeting 7:00 PM #5 Hospital Rd. Room 1212 Sundays

AA Detox Meeting (O, A)1:00 PM 609

‘CHAUFFEURING’ BÉBÉ

When Ruth realized that her house felt empty of cats, she reached out to the local shelter to see if there were any older cats that needed a home

Ruth and Bébé connected upon meeting, and now this middle-aged cat has found a second home. Bébé, as it turns out, is a bit of a prankster while also bringing a calm joy into Ruth’s home and life. Bébé developed a reoccurring sore on her face that needed examination by her veterinarian. At the same time, Ruth was recovering from a serious fracture and, while mobile, still needed to be mindful with her activity. Walking on icy streets while carrying a kennel full of protesting cat would not be a simple or safe task for her during this timeline.

Ruth’s son was assisting her while she recovered, but when this need for a vet exam arose, he was working out of territory and was therefore unavailable to assist.

Ruth’s personal healing had created a limitation for her in regards to Bébé: it is difﬁcult not only to secure a wriggly cat in her kennel, but also to safely carry her to a waiting vehicle, especially in winter conditions. How do we access veterinary care if we have difﬁculty transporting a pet to a vet clinic? Ruth’s description of her current realities reminded me that it is not always clear or easy to access health care for pets, whether that is due to transportation or mobility needs. With animals involved, an extra challenge typically lies in convincing them to cooperate (on human terms) once transportation and assistance is found. Ruth had several options to choose from to help access care.

Had Bébé’s need been appropriate for a virtual vet appointment, this would have eliminated the

vet during exams.)

However, in Bébé’s case, her health concern required an in-

transportation remained. A ﬁnal option for consideration was for Bébé to travel to the vet clinic

need for travel outside of the home. (As a registered veterinary technologist, I offer to assist the

person appointment at the vet clinic, so a virtual exam was not an option and the question of

while Ruth remained at home and I acted as proxy during the appointment.

Ruth chose the most straightforward approach: I would accompany Ruth and Bébé to the clinic, provide access to the veterinarian and then return them home. Prior to my arrival, Ruth was conﬁdent she would be able to secure Bébé in her kennel, but this is where Bébé’s prankster personality shone through. Bébé is a smart cat who seemed to be aware that Ruth was less mobile during her recovery. On the day of the vet exam, Bébé tucked herself just out of reach behind the furniture, ensuring that Ruth was not able to secure her in the kennel.

While I was sure Bébé didn’t know she was scheduled for an appointment, she seemed to be aware (no matter the reason) that the kennel signalled an experience she was unlikely to enjoy. Once I arrived at the house, and after a brief rearranging of the furniture, I was able to reach Bébé and secure her inside the kennel with minimal fuss. With no further pranks or jokes from Bébé, she and Ruth reached the clinic for the appointment. On the drive home, Ruth shared her relief in the ability to get herself and Bébé safely to the clinic, and she reﬂected that she had been better able to focus on the conversation with the vet. Also, knowing that she had reliable assistance, in a way that supported her current mobility requirements while her son was away, had reduced her stress and had brought her peace of mind. With a little support, Ruth was able to get Bébé’s medical concern diagnosed by the vet and was able to pick up the prescribed medication.

Once we returned to Ruth’s, I opened Bébé’s kennel and she rocketed out, returning to her hiding spot behind the furniture. I was certain, after some time to regain her dignity, that she would be back to spending time with Ruth and connecting in her calm and joyful feline way.

Author’s Note: Names of animals and people have been changed to protect their privacy. n