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2 whatsupyukon.com January 23, 2019 Aussie Girl in Alaska EMPLOY ABILITY SKILLS PROGRAM For People with Disabilities or Barriers to employment • • • • • • • • • Build a resume & cover letter Communicate clearly Manage emotions in the workplace Practice Interview skills Earn certifications Become better at budgeting Solving problems effectively Skills to balance personal life/work WHMIS/First Aid/Food safe training where you earn certificates 14 week program: Feb 18 to May 24 Receiving applications now: (867) 668-4421 ext 301 “Opportunity is what we do” Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Opportunities Fund program with Kylie Campbell Get your kit and skoot up that hill The Kat to Koot winter alpine adventure race challenges Yukoners and Alaskans to summit and ski tour Mt Ripinski on February 23 PHOTOS: David Gonda Lindsay Johnson going over the rules and requirements of the race, with Mt Ripinski in the background 3173 3rd Ave, Whitehorse YT 867-667-4275 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:30 pm, Sat 8:30 am-4:00 pm GREAT DEALS IN-STORE! 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Call, email or book online today! www.borealclinic.com (867)334-8881 evie@borealclinic.com JANUARY 1-2-3 SALE H aines’ third annual Kat to Koot winter alpine adventure race begins at the Southeast Alaska State Fairgrounds and ends around six mile Lutak Road by way of Mt Ripinski summit of 1097 metres Lindsay Johnson and members of the Haines Alpine Touring Society (HATS) started the race in 2017 as a way to build human-powered backcountry community “We’d been talking about a competition of some kind and this race idea fit in with the larger Haines Winterfest,” said Johnson, “Anyone who likes having human-powered fun in the mountains All ages and modes [of transport such as skis, boards, snowshoes] welcome.” The first competition was held on March 5th, 2017 and only one Yukoner competed, Guillaume Levesque In 2018, HATS moved the race date to February 22, during Yukon’s Rendezvous long weekend The change allowed the vast majority of avid Yukon skitouring and splitboarding enthusiasts to come and compete in the enduring race, to allow for driving to Haines “[I was attracted to] being with friends, spending a weekend in Haines and supporting a ‘local’ event from a neighbour community,” said Levesque “It also happened when snow conditions were relatively bad in the Haines and White Pass the last years, so it was fun to something different.” The number of participants from the territory who ventured through the white out conditions of the mountain skyrocketed, from one Yukoner in 2017, to 22 Yukoners out of a total 43 competitors in 2018 The fastest team took three hours and two minutes and the slowest seven hours and 43 minutes Most racers compete with skis and snowboards, but there is also an alternate option for snowshoeing part of the mountain Graham Kraft, owner and craftsman of Fairweather Ski Works, has been a champion of the event both years, and a member of the fastest team in 2018 with team members Bartosz Pieciul & Ray Reeves However, with larger numbers of Yukoners present, they were closely followed by runnersup Petr Polivka and Miriam Lukszova from Whitehorse three hours and nine minutes When asked if Haines residents will always dominate the race, Johnson replied, “Not necessarily, especially if we keep the course the same The second-place team last year hailed from Whitehorse and were close on the heels of the winning team.” “We definitely have strong people who could put in a competitive time at the event,” said Levesque, “It won’t be me though! The Haines locals are used to doing that stuff as a quick after work adventure, so I guess it all depends who shows up.” What will this year bring; will the Haines skiers and snowboarders be beaten by a Yukon team? The Experience I heard about this ski-touring race and I thought this was my opportunity to really push my limits and grow my skills I had managed to convince Erik Stevens, fore- caster and director at the Haines Avalanche Center, to be my skitouring partner for the race I’m sure to this day he still regrets the decision The group of Haines and Yukon skiers congregated around Fairweather Ski Works shop in the Alaska State Fairgrounds Most seemed rather intensely focused while some wore unicorn costumes ready to have some fun during the race As users signed up, it was made clear that you must have avalanche safety equipment, a partner and run over the course details beforehand, to ensure everyone was able to complete the race safely The mountain conditions were white out But the day before the race, in preparation for such a predicated day, Haines locals flagged the entire route The race started, some had ski boots on, some had hiking boots on, but everyone was carrying their skis and snowboards as they walked and ran down the roads to Piedad Road, to start the ascent up Mt Ripinski Immediately, I noticed that crampons and spikes were required, as the paths were covered in ice It was my first time in ski boots and crampons and to summarise politely, it was not a pleasant experience As we trudged slowly up, I continued to slip and we lost a lot of ground in the race, so much so that the sweepers caught up to us “Oh Erik, what are you doing here?” the sweeper asked, shocked to see a Haines resident cont’d on page Your Core and Your Floor A short class for Women who are experiencing: BUY AVEDA Product RECEIVE 10% OFF BUY AVEDA Products RECEIVE 15% OFF BUY AVEDA Products RECEIVE 20% OFF Hurry In For Best Selection - Sale Ends January 31, 2019 View our treatments & hours on our website: elementshairandspa.ca info@elementsesthetics.ca 867-668-2430 Located inside the Goldrush Inn Appointment alerts Share the Love for Prizes • Incontinence • Post-Partum Issues • Menopause • Prolapse • Pelvic Pain • Post-surgery Come and join Kristy, registered physiotherapist, for a fun and interactive class! ỵ Learn about your core and pelvic floor muscles and how they work together ỵ Learn simple exercises you can to decrease pain and improve your symptoms ỵ Learn about common pelvic floor conditions and their treatment Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 7:30-9:00pm Fee: Voluntary donation to Hospice Yukon Dress: Come prepared to be active! whitehorsephysio.com Register early! Call 667-2138 to register January 23, 2019 whatsupyukon.com Get your kit and skoot up that hill cont’d The start of the hike from the fairgrounds with the white out view of Mt Ripinski ahead wards up the mountain We got to the north summit and I was exhausted I felt that the mountain had beaten me, but it was time to ski down The snow was amazing, but once you are past the point of pushing your limits, it’s hard to enjoy it We got to the treeline and had to transition back to crampons On the Cover Gordie Tentrees is hosting an eight-part songwriter workshop series PHOTO: courtesy of Gordie Tentrees What’s Inside Aussie Girl Yukon See It Here Eye on the Outdoors Living With Wildlife Teams slowly making their way down from the summit were credited with so far behind I was “hot laps”, which were embarrassed and more ski-touring and frustrated, but we skiing before finishing persevered on the race.) Finally, we could transition from the Every part of my crampons to skis, body ached, I had run and up the mounout of tears to cry, and tain we went First, I was utterly exhaustfollowing through ed But most of all, I the trees, then into was so embarrassed more open alpine I may have had one terrain I was unable of my most horrible to see anything I experiences after such was following tracks a terrible backcountry from other racers A team running to the finish line and entrusting my partner who has skied to hike down the this mountain multiple times By this point, my mental atti- ice I continued tude was not in the right place I to slip upside felt upset about how terrible I was down and I got doing at the race and how embar- stuck under my rassing it was As we climbed up skis which were to the north summit, I looked out wedged between to an abyss and a drop off in the my pack Evenwhite out, and my fear of heights tually, we made got the better of me I collapsed it down and I on the ground, regressing to the vowed I would first time I ever went up a moun- never ski again tain I was filled with sheer terror The slowest time Snowshoers also participate other than ours and erratic fear was four hours 46 minutes We had ski winter and I may have utterly “Are you ok?” Erik asked come in dead last at seven hours failed, like many endeavours in “No, I’m not ok, I wailed I gathered myself, and my and 34 minutes (A Yukon group 2018 It took me a month to build breathing, and we continued on- were technically slower, but they my self confidence again to go ski- ing But that’s part of the challenge, even if you don’t see it straight away But now in 2019, I will go this race again I’m almost certain to be in last place, but I will complete the race with new skills learned and more confidence (And not crying And, hopefully, under seven hours and 34 minutes Certainly, the bar hasn’t been set too high, right?) The entry fee gets you an original map and entry to the film festival, while supporting the Haines Alpine Touring Society’s hut fund and the Southeast Alaska State Fair The Haines’ Alpine Adventure Ski-Touring Race (aka Kat to Koot) will be held Saturday February 23, 2019 It is a part of Southeast Alaska State Fair Winterfest activities, visit www.SeakFair.org/ Winterfest/ Kylie Campbell is an Aussie who learned to ski years ago at the ripe age of 25, conquering being an absolute chicken when it comes to anything “fun” She loves skiing and is still a perpetual optimist she will be good at it one of these days A professional clean Is a different kind of clean Inspire Song - North for 90 10 Seasonal Recipes 12 Jazz on the Wing: Jodi Proznik - Triology 15 Violence 101 Pt 21 Grey Matters 22 Events Whitehorse Listings Highlights 17 Active Interests 18 Community Listings 20 whatsupyukon.com 205-105 Titanium Way, Whitehorse Yukon Y1A 0E7 Ph: 667-2910 What’s Up Yukon Team Editorial Danny Macdonald Team Danny@whatsupyukon.com Client Care Tammy Beese Team tammy@whatsupyukon.com Mauretia Holloway Mauretia@whatsupyukon.com Monica Garcia monica@whatuspyukon.com Design Lesley Ord Team Paulette Comeau Didier Delahaye What would you rather be doing? 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Thu Jan 24 Klondike Karaoke 2019 6:00 PM The Old Fire Hall Great prizes to be won, and whole lot of fun to be had! Sign up to participate! All Ages FREE Thu Jan 24 Gold Rush Jam 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Thu Jan 24 LIVE: Steve Slade 8:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Thu Jan 24 Ginger Jam 8:00 PM Epic Pizza Fully electric jam session with PA system, drum kit and guitars provided to musicians Featuring guest co-hosts and performers Fri Jan 25 The Midnight Sons 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Tickets are available in advance at the museum front desk Wed Jan 23 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Wed Jan 23 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike 8:00 PM The Guild Hall The story revolves around the relationships of three middle-aged single siblings, two of whom live together, and takes place during a visit by the third, Masha Tickets online or at the door Wed Jan 23 Hump Day Trivia 8:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Thu Jan 24 New Horizons Workshops for Seniors - Relief Printmaking on Painted Surfaces 1:00 PM Yukon Artists at Work Gallery All supplies provided Call Patrick at 456-7629 to register Ages 55+ Thu Jan 24 Selma 6:00 PM The Edge on Main Academy Award winning and Golden Globe Nominated “Selma” in honour of the 61st Martin Luther King day Food will be provided and there is a discussion to follow Thu Jan 24 Pastry 101 - Old Fashioned Pie Dough 6:00 PM Well Bread Culinary Centre Inc Learn to make traditional dough using lard and shortening and talk about common problems with pastry dough and how to avoid or correct issues Call or email to register or for more info 335-4133 Thu Jan 24 Chess Corner 6:30 PM Yukon College Chess played in room A2101, beginners welcome, welcome to bring your own ‘lucky’ board Everyone welcome to sit in on this game of strategy Thu Jan 24 Christ Church Cathedral Choir Practice 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral Fri Jan 25 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Thu Jan 24 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike 8:00 PM The Guild Hall The story revolves around the relationships of three middle-aged single siblings, two of whom live together, and takes place during a visit by the third, Masha Tickets online or at the door Sat Jan 26 Junk & Stretch9 7:00 PM Town & Mountain Hotel Tickets available at the front desk of The Town and Mountain Hotel Fri Jan 25 Cedar Hat Workshop 9:00 AM The Old Fire Hall To register call 634-3309 or e-mail rsmith@cafn.ca Sat Jan 26 Jennihouse 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Fri Jan 25 Dusk’a Friday Language Lunches 12:00 PM Duska Head Start and Family Learning Center Bring a bag lunch and come learn Southern Tutchone with our special guest speakers Call Erin Pauls for more information 633-7816 All Kwanlin citizens and staff are welcome! Fri Jan 25 LIVE: Rick Sward 9:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Sat Jan 26 The Honey Badgers 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Sat Jan 26 LIVE: Kim Rogers & Hal Jordan 9:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Sat Jan 26 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sun Jan 27 Open Mic Jam Hosted By Rixx & Roxx 6:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Sun Jan 27 Jam Session 6:00 PM 98 Hotel Bring your instrument and have fun! Sun Jan 27 Jazz on the Wing - Featuring Triology 7:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre Triology features three of Canada’s most sought after jazz musicians Tickets online or at the door 3342789 info@jazzyukon.ca Sun Jan 27 Mackenzie Brown 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Mon Jan 28 LIVE: Maddie B-Traplin & Jamie Pickard 6:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Wed Jan 30 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 PM Epic Pizza goes till we are done! GENERAL EVENTS Wed Jan 23 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 6336081 Terry or Michèle Wed Jan 23 New Horizons Workshops for Seniors - Make a Coaster with Rug Hooking Method 1:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre You need to attend the two workshops to finish your coaster For details and to reserve your space, call Patrick Royle, 456-7629 Wed Jan 23 Beer & Paint Night: Put Another Raven On It! 6:00 PM Winterlong Brewing Co A festive holiday paint night at the Tasting Room run by Ammanda of Partridge with a Paintbrush Call 393-2223 for more info, or sign up at Elements Hair Studio and Day Spa Wed Jan 23 Drop Spindle Yarn Spinning Class 6:30 PM Itsy-Bitsy Yarn Store Learn how to spin your own yarn using a drop spindle, cost includes one drop spindle but not fibre Please register at Itsy-Bitsy by phone 335-9276 or email contact@itsy-bitsy.ca Wed Jan 23 Beer Series 7:00 PM MacBride Museum Beer and Storytelling! Each evening will pair a historical Yukon topic with a local brewery,so pull up a chair and learn about the Yukon’s history and the brewers behind it YES! Fri Jan 25 New Horizons Workshops for Seniors - Relief Printmaking on Painted Surfaces 1:00 PM Yukon Artists at Work Gallery All supplies provided Call Patrick at 456-7629 to register Ages 55+ Fri Jan 25 L’Homme De Hus 7:00 PM The Old Fire Hall The one-hour, one-man show follows a philosopher clown as he moves through a world of pitfalls, dealing with unpredictable consequences he can’t escape.Tickets online Fri Jan 25 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike 8:00 PM The Guild Hall The story revolves around the relationships of three middle-aged single siblings, two of whom live together, and takes place during a visit by the third, Masha Tickets online or at the door Sat Jan 26 L’Homme De Hus 4:00 PM The Old Fire Hall The one-hour, one-man show follows a philosopher clown as he moves through a world of pitfalls, dealing with unpredictable consequences he can’t escape.Tickets online Sat Jan 26 Mixology Class - Classic Cocktails with a Yukon Twist 6:00 PM Well Bread Culinary Centre Inc Learn some cocktail making basics; how to use bitters and make simple syrup infusions, mix cocktails and make garnishes Email chef@wellbread.ca or call/text 335-4133 to register Sat Jan 26 Crib Tournament 6:15 PM Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 Crib tournaments every Saturday - Member and non-members welcome Sat Jan 26 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike 8:00 PM The Guild Hall The story revolves around the relationships of three middle-aged single siblings, two of whom live together, and takes place during a visit by the third, Masha Tickets online or at the door Sun Jan 27 Create Your Life in 2019 - Vision Board Workshop 9:00 AM Whitehorse, Yukon This full day immersion experience includes all supplies, the time and space to really focus on your dreams and some personalized coaching during the day Sun Jan 27 Adult RPG Drop-in - Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder and More 12:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library Monthly Role-Playing January 23, 2019 ENTER YOUR EVENTS ON-LINE It’s Free It’s Fast It’s Easy Or email them to: events@whatsupyukon.com Game (RPG) Free! No experience necessary All supplies provided Must be 18 years of age or older Sun Jan 27 Whitehorse Scrabble Club 1:00 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Are you a wordy person, put your words to the test and join the Scrabble Club Must be 19+ Sun Jan 27 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 Sun Jan 27 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike 8:00 PM The Guild Hall The story revolves around the relationships of three middle-aged single siblings, two of whom live together, and takes place during a visit by the third, Masha Tickets online or at the door Mon Jan 28 Free drop-in computer labs 10:00 AM Yukon Learn Free Drop-In Computer Lab for Self Directed Studies A tutor/Instructor will be available on site to assist you 867-668-6280 or toll free: 888-668-6280 Fax: 867-633-4576 Mon Jan 28 Community Dialogue Community & Culture 5:30 PM Westmark Whitehorse Local co-facilitators and note takers will be present and on-site counselling and mental health supports will be available Email yukon@qmunity.ca for more information Mon Jan 28 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 Jan 28 Euchre Night 6:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Mon Jan 28 Women in the Woodshop - Drop in Space 6:30 PM Yukonstruct Innovation Hub You must be an active makerspace member to attend, and you must have previously taken the woodshop safety orientation class Tue Jan 29 FASD Informed Support Yukon College Course training aims answer the questions of caregivers, multidisciplinary frontline service providers, professionals, community members and others who care about and work with individuals with FASD Call or email for more information 456.8589 Tue Jan 29 Second-hand Clothing Bazaar 5:30 PM Whitehorse Seventh-day Adventist Church Donations of clean clothing in good condition welcome All proceeds go to charitable causes For more info call 633-3463 Tue Jan 29 Medieval Life Drawing 6:00 PM Arts Underground Members from the Medieval fighting group, Company of the White Wolf, will be posing in costume for this life drawing session Bring your own drawing tools and paper To register, call 667-4080 Tue Jan 29 Abandoned Mines in the Yukon - The Financial Picture 6:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Mining analyst Lewis Rifkind for an informative presentation about the financial impacts of abandoned mines in the Yukon Tue Jan 29 JCAY Taiko Practice 7:00 PM Christ the King Elementary To register by email jcayukon@gmail.com, please mark “Taiko registration” in the subject line Tue Jan 29 Drop-in Dart League 7:00 PM The Local Bar Mixed dart league Drop in for some fun Wed Jan 30 Aging in Place Public Forum 8:30 AM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre A look at the results of the Government of Yukon’s public engagement on Aging in Place, as well as further discussion on this important topic A light breakfast and lunch will be provided Wed Jan 30 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 6336081 Terry or Michèle Wed Jan 30 Free Photography Sessions for Yukon Permanent Art Collection Submissions 2:00 PM Arts Underground Free photography sessions to assist artists in preparing their work for submission 667-5858 Wed Jan 30 Cartoonist - Sophie Labelle 5:00 PM Mac’s Fireweed Books Sophie Labelle, the trans cartoonist of Assigned Male from Montreal, is on a Canadian tour, come and meet her for this intimate book signing Wed Jan 30 Learn to Brioche Class 6:30 PM Itsy-Bitsy Yarn Store Learn the basic brioche stitch as well as increasing and decreasing using two colours to create a cozy and reversible neck warmer/cowl Please register in advance at Itsy-Bitsy by phone 335-9276 or email contact@ itsy-bitsy.ca or in person Wed Jan 30 Community Build Night 7:00 PM Yukonstruct Innovation Hub If you are interested in woodwork, metal work, or would like to just hang out with other members and have a fun social build night, Snacks and beverages will be provided Wed Jan 30 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Wed Jan 30 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike 8:00 PM The Guild Hall The story revolves around the relationships of three middle-aged single siblings, two of whom live together, and takes place during a visit by the third, Masha Tickets online or at the door Wed Jan 30 Hump Day Trivia 8:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room KIDS & FAMILIES Monday & Fridays Preschool Drop-in Gymnastics 10:00 AM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Silly songs and preschool free play, call 668-4794 for more information Monday – Friday Learning Together 9:00 AM Elijah Smith Elementary School Ages 3+, play time, games, songs, snacks included Drop in anytime, call 667-5992 for more info Wednesdays Hooked on Stories 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre All ages - Explore storytelling using hands-on, interactive play Call 668-8698 for more details Wednesdays Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports Wednesdays Toddler Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Appropriate for - yrs of age & caregiver, Free drop-in Contact 667-5239 for more information Thu Jan 24 Youth Drop In Gymnastics 7:30 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Whether you’re perfecting your skills, looking for a new work out idea, or trying your first cartwheel, Call 668-4794 for more information Fri Jan 25 Girls Club 7:30 PM Bethany Church Call 668-4877 for more information Fri Jan 25 Northern Tales 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre All ages - Enjoy stories, crafts and activities about life in Northern cultures Call 668-8698 for more details Fri Jan 25 Safe Party Fridays 5:00 PM Boys and Girls Club Music, snacks, dinner, games & activities Ages 11-18 Welcome Sat Jan 26 Family Drop In Gymnastics 3:00 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Call 668-4794 for more information Sat Jan 26 Kids & Parents Yoga 4:00 PM Grace Space 335-6216 Work with breathing, holding poses for longer time, rapidity and coordination with sun salutations, relaxation and meditation Call or email for more info Sat Jan 26 Kids Create - Healing a Loss through Creativity 1:30 PM Hospice Yukon An afternoon for kids (aged 7-12) and their parent or caregiver to remember a beloved person or pet who has died Email administrator@ hospiceyukon.net or call 667-7429 to register Sat Jan 26 Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Family Day 1:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Traditional Games, Storytelling, Elders Present Meals provided with refreshments All ages welcome Location changes call 633-7688 for details Sat Jan 26 Young Explorers’ Preschool Program 10:30 AM MacBride Museum 667-2709 Designed for parents and children to explore the animal gallery together Call or email for more information Sat Jan 26 Youth Hip Hop Series 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Free hip hop music video workshop series featuring local and national Hip Hop artists Come work with local professionals to create music videos from beginning to end Sun Jan 27 Draft Day: Ravnica Allegiance 1:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Your first chance to draft the new Magic set! pack draft Sun Jan 27 Family Literacy Day 11:00 AM Shipyards Park 668-6535 Entertainment, activities, mushing rides, and much more! This event is free and everyone welcome Free Mon Jan 28 After School Sports + Activities 3:15 PM Nakwataku Potlatch House Whitehorse Outdoor and indoor activities, skills and snacks, call 334-8728 or email kaitlyncharlie@kdfn.net for more information Mon Jan 28 Baby Sign and Sing 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre Up to 18 mths Through fun songs, rhymes and activities you and your baby can learn and practice basic baby sign language Call 668-8698 for more details Mon Jan 28 Baby Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Appropriate for ages - 36 months & caregiver, Free drop-in Call 667-5239 for more information Tue Jan 29 Dungeon Draw Artist Night 6:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe 668-5750 Food and drink specials, watch for special event theme nights Tue Jan 29 Little Chefs 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre For ages 2+ A blend of story, food, cooking, activities and crafts Call 668-8698 for more details Tue Jan 29 Youth Drop In Gymnastics 7:45 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Whether you’re perfecting your skills, looking for a new work out idea, or trying your first cartwheel, Call 668-4794 for more information Wed Jan 30 Meet the Mushers 6:30 PM Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre Free event, the public can meet the mushers and talk to them about the race Bring something to have signed by your favorite musher, or purchase a race poster from our merchandise table MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS Wednesday Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 am Sport Yukon Supportive members will help you develop your public speaking, communication and leadership skills Drop-ins welcome 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@ gmail.com Wed Jan 23 Cannabis - Business Open House 2:00 PM Yukon Liquor Corporation Learn more about the new cannabis retail licensing rules Call 667-5245 or email Cannabis@gov yk.ca for more information or to register Wed Jan 23 Whitehorse 2040 Drop-In Meeting 4:00 PM Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre Tell us your ideas, priorities, and aspirations on how you want your city to grow and change over the next 20 years! Thu Jan 24 Sundogs Toastmasters Club 12:00 PM Sport Yukon A lunch time session to learn the skills, practice the speaking, receive the feedback to improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills Drop-ins welcome 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@ gmail.com Thu Jan 24 Midnight Sun Toastmasters Club 5:30 PM Yukon College Room A2714 An after work meeting to help you gain confidence in public speaking, improve communication and add to your leadership skills Drop-ins welcome 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Thu Jan 24 Legion General Meetings 6:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Thu Jan 24 CMBC 2019 Event Planning Meeting 7:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library We will be deciding which events to run for the year, select dates and find volunteers to run them Thu Jan 24 Wildlife Workshop - Community Lands Plan 7:00 PM Nàkwät’à Kų̀ An opportunity for Kwanlin Dün citizens to share their traditional knowledge and help identify those KDFN settlement lands in the City of Whitehorse that should be set aside for wildlife All Kwanlin Dün citizens are invited to attend this interactive workshop Sat Jan 26 Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Coffee Discussion Group 9:00 AM A&W Restaurant Casual event Hams from outside the Yukon and those are interested are welcome Mon Jan 28 Paradise Electronic Music Festival AGM 6:00 PM Paradise Electronic Music Festival Club House Open to the public and we welcome all to come, We will be voting in members for the board and be talking about last year’s event; the highs and lows Tue Jan 29 Spring Workshop - Human Resources 101 8:00 AM Edgewater Hotel Held in the Windsor Boardroom and facilitated by: Visionary Seeds Inc., classes, register online Tue Jan 29 Technopreneur Series - Be Your Own Boss 4:00 PM (co)space coworking space` Learn how to help foster entrepreneurial thinking Register online Tue Jan 29 For the Sake of the Children 5:30 PM Yukon Inn Learn about family law, the effects of separation or divorce on adults and children, To register call 667-3066 or email FLIC@gov yk.ca Wed Jan 30 Yukon Orienteering Association AGM 7:00 PM Sport Yukon IT’S AN EXCELLENT IDEA To Extend Your Stay in Whitehorse! 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you feel a sense of wanting to help garden the whole world, in a way, because your child lives in that world.” Proznick attributes her approach to pedagogy to two key lessons from her own father, who was the band director at Semiahmoo Secondary School in South Surrey, where she and her two siblings went to school One of those lessons was inclusivity “He didn’t turn anyone away There were never any auditions The band would just be as big as it needed to be to accommodate everybody who wanted to participate That was a very big part of who he was, and how I work, too,” Proznick said “I am not interested in the notion that there are talented people and not talented people I think it’s a spectrum, and that everyone has that birthright Music is a birthright.” The other lesson was about community “I also watched him provide a safe place for a lot of marginalized youth, giving them a place to belong, and not only belong, but to succeed.” Besides the musical skills he imparted to his ensembles, her father’s strength as an educator came from “a sense of community - an imperfect community of people of all shapes and sizes and backgrounds,” Proznick said “We were all in there together, and he would just absolutely insist that we were all capable of what we didn’t even know we were To this day, I’m still connected to a lot of those people that I went through that program with.” In a sense, the senior Proznick was also indirectly responsible for his daughter’s choice of instrument “A lot of my life choices have been kind of happenstance, and choosing the bass is definitely a part of that I originally picked the oboe when I was heading into my Dad’s band program.” Like “a good eldest daughter,” she had offered to take up whatever instrument her father needed her to play He picked the oboe “But it was not a good fit for me It was an old oboe that probably needed repair, and so it wasn’t playing particularly easily or well, and it was a very frustrating year.” When Proznick finally slipped a note onto her father’s desk asking for another instrumental option, he said he needed an electric bass player for the Grade big band With a background in both classical piano and dance, she found it easy to read the bass clef She was also attracted by the idea that not many girls, or women, played bass “It was a relationship that was pretty symbiotic pretty quickly, but feeling that I had a life career in it was never really part of the plan It just sort of happened I was just trying to help the band out and a good job in the back there.” Happenstance intervened again when she was 16, happenstance intervened again, in the form of the acoustic upright bass “The guys I was playing with were PHOTO: courtesy of Jodi Proznick heavily into jazz, and that’s the sound on all the famous records Vancouver bassist and educator Jodi Proznick is an award-winning bassist and member of Triology There was an upright in the corner of the band room, so I just picked it two concerts in the Yukon at the trust I call it a co-creative experiup and started trying to ment,” Proznick said end of January make sense of it.” “What (people) will witness is On Saturday, January 26, they She began studying the instrument formally at McGill Univer- will perform at St Elias Conven- truly in-the-moment conversation sity, where she earned her under- tion Centre in Haines Junction between three people who really graduate degree in music From The next night, they will be at love each other, and also love the there, she went on to a master’s the Yukon Arts Centre for a Jazz space and the people who have program in education at Simon on the Wing concert Both shows chosen to come and join us.” begin at 7:30 p.m Fraser University “We a set we call ‘close your In 2008, when she was pregnant with her son, Tristan, she joined eyes’ music We don’t ever plan forces with guitarist Bill Coon and what we’re going to play; 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Love dogs? Need some happiness? Boys and Girls Club of Yukon What: Maya Rosenberg Feb 14 Creative Screen Printing Reception Friday, January 25th, 7:00pm Visit the FAMILY LITERACY CENTRE, Upstairs in the CANADA GAMES CENTRE OPEN WEEKDAYS 10am-3pm CLOSED for lunch 12-12:30pm OPEN SATURDAYS 10am-2pm for Family Drop-In Programs are FREE Free Teen Drop In Ages 11 to 18 Free snack and meal When: Tuesdays to Saturdays PM to PM Where: 306A Alexander Street Look for the big green door! Registration: Contact Khoi Truong, ad@bgcyukon.com or 867-393-2824 ext 202 Send your Events to Penny Our Yukon Events GURU Contact: Web: bgcyukon.com Facebook: bgcyukon Twitter: @bgcyukon NorthLight Innovation Building 2180 2nd Ave Ph (867) 393-2824 Want to meet George Clooney? Would you like to exercise with George Clooney? Well he is would like to take a walk to get to know you better! 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Un Tiroir L a F ois Nancy 867 335-5817 One Drawer At A Time 1drawer.at.a.time@gmail.com Known for offering professional property management to many condo corps and houses, now also offers: v Carpentry v Painting v Renovations v Maintenance (867) 668-4729 graymanagementservices@gmail.com graymanagementservices.com SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT GET THE REST YOU DESERVE You can count on our team of local professionals to help you navigate your solution TRUENORTHRESPIRATORY.COM Quality care and product selection right here in your Yukon! 867-667-7120 • Loving our new location at: Unit -151 Industrial Road, Whitehorse your first cartwheel, Call 668-4794 for more information info@polarettes.org Wednesdays Dancefit 12:00 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Workout dance rooted in jazz, hip hop and Latin styles will take you away from your stresses Wednesdays with an extra class on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m Call 633-5245 for more info Wednesdays & Sundays Velocity & Pursuit 4:30 PM Wed./10 AM Sun Biathlon Range Wednesdays & Saturdays Daley DanceFit 12:00 pm Avalanche Athletics Daley Dancefit:Funky, jazzy and a little bit sassy - Drop In Fridays & Sundays COBRA FS 8:00 PM N60 Combative Arts Fridays & Sundays Ladies Grappling 6:00 PM N60 Combative Arts Sundays to Fridays, Kickboxing Age - 12 4:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Fri Jan 25 Golden Horn Judo 3:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary Fri Jan 25 Strong by Zumba with Lynda 6:00 AM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Combines high intensity interval training with the science of Synced Music Motivation Call 633-5245 for more info Sat Jan 26 Adult Race Series 11:00 AM Biathlon Range Sat Jan 26 zFit with Jennifer 10:00 AM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Call 6335245 for more info Sun Jan 27 BEARS 1:30 PM Biathlon Range Wellness LISTINGS Wed Jan 23 The Counselling Drop-In Clinic 10:00 AM Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Wednesday from 10am - 4pm Wed Jan 23 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed Jan 23 Lunchtime Meditation Group 12:00 PM Whitehorse Wellness Center Call 668-6429 or email edmhayukon@gmail.com to register Wed Jan 23 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports Wed Jan 23 Drop-in Recovery Group Meetings 2:30 PM Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services Health & Social Services Just come We ask that you be alcohol and drug free during the group meeting Call for more information 456-3838 Wed Jan 23 Beginners with Experience Yoga 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery An introduction to the fundamentals of yoga including the principles of internal form, breath, and core, To register call or email 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Wed Jan 23 Beginner Meditation 5:30 PM Mental Health Association Yukon week Beginner Meditation course is appropriate for people with no experience meditating or some experience meditating To register call 668-6429 or email edmhayukon@gmail.com Wed Jan 23 Better Backs, Hips and Hams 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery Beginner/ experienced beginner – stretch, standing poses, back healing work To register call or email Drop Ins Welcome 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Thu Jan 24 Heated Yoga 7:15 PM Breath of Life Collective 75 minute hatha yoga series creates a healthy foundation in yoga to help stretch, strengthen and tone muscles Open to all levels, email thebreathoflifestudio@gmail.com to register 332-3569 Thu Jan 24 Broga - Beginner Series 7:15 PM Breath of Life Collective This course will begin with basics and move towards more challenging poses (yoga asana) Call or email for more information 336-3569 thebreathoflifestudio@gmail.com Fri Jan 25 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Fri Jan 25 Slow, Flow + Resto 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery Combination of restorative, moving into accessible Level flow, then toning back down to stretch and restorative To register call or email, drop ins welcome 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Sun Jan 27 Carcross Kickboxing 12:30 PM N60 Combative Arts Sun Jan 27 Carcross Kids Kickboxing 11:30 AM N60 Combative Arts Sun Jan 27 Pre School Martial Arts 3:30 PM N60 Combative Arts Tue Jan 29 Adult Biathlon 6:30 PM Biathlon Range Tue Jan 29 Junior Shooting Program 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Youth aged 10-20, parent permission required, Registration fee applies Participants will learn about gun safety and marksmanship 667-6907 ENTER YOUR EVENTS ON-LINE It’s Free It’s Fast It’s Easy Sat Jan 26 Red Tara Practice 12:30 PM VajraNorth Everyone welcome For more info contact 667-6951 (Cheryl Buchan) 633-3715 Sun Jan 27 Create Your Life in 2019 - 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Call or email to register 334-8599 rootedtreemassage@gmail.com Mon Jan 28 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Mon Jan 28 Shamata Meditation 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary Group meditation all levels welcome Mon Jan 28 Buddhist Meditation Society 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary All are welcome! Mon Jan 28 Absolute Beginners 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery An introduction to the fundamentals of yoga including the principles of internal form, breath, and core, To register call or email 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Mon Jan 28 SomaYoga 5:30 PM Breath of Life Collective Great for those with chronic pain, stress, muscle soreness, busy mind or difficulty sleeping This is an all levels class Call or email for more information 332-3569 breathoflifeyukon@gmail.com Mon Jan 28 Evening Meditation Group 5:30 PM Whitehorse Wellness Center Call 668-6429 or email edmhayukon@gmail.com to register Mon Jan 28 Hospice Walking Group 6:30 PM S.S.Klondike An opportunity to share your grief experience, or simply enjoy nature and the companionship of others who are grieving Call or email for more details 6677429 info@hospiceyukon.net Mon Jan 28 Hips Hams Core 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery Find out exactly what and where your core is, learn how to breath into and from it, engage it, work from it To register call or email, drop ins welcome 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Tue Jan 29 Rise + Shine 7:00 AM Alpine Bakery To register call or email 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Tue Jan 29 Diabetes Update for Health Care Providers 8:30 AM Whistle Bend Place Everything you have always wanted to know about diabetes and then some! Register online Tue Jan 29 Weight Watchers 5:00 PM Yukon College Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration, room A2202 403-473-0645 blong@weightwatchers.ca Tue Jan 29 Intermediate Yoga 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery To register call or email 3934440 wallymaltz@mac.com Tue Jan 29 Golden Horn Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Terice 668-6631 Tue Jan 29 Heated Yoga 7:15 PM Breath of Life Collective 75 minute hatha yoga series creates a healthy foundation in yoga to help stretch, strengthen and tone muscles Open to all levels, email thebreathoflifestudio@ gmail.com to register 332-3569 Tue Jan 29 Office Pain Workshop 7:30 PM Whitehorse Physiotherapy Learn common causes of workstation pain., admission by donation, call 667-2138 for more info Tue Jan 29 Foot Pain Workshop 7:30 PM Whitehorse Physiotherapy Discover simple interventions to eliminate pain, admission by donation, call 667-2138 for more info Wed Jan 30 The Counselling Drop-In Clinic 10:00 AM Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Wednesday from 10am - 4pm Wed Jan 30 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed Jan 30 Lunchtime Meditation Group 12:00 PM Whitehorse Wellness Center Call 668-6429 or email edmhayukon@gmail.com to register Wed Jan 30 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports Wed Jan 30 Drop-in Recovery Group Meetings 2:30 PM Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services Health & Social Services Just come We ask that you be alcohol and drug free during the group meeting Call for more information 456-3838 Wed Jan 30 Beginners with Experience Yoga 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery An introduction to the fundamentals of yoga including the principles of internal form, breath, and core, To register call or email 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Wed Jan 30 Beginner Meditation 5:30 PM Mental Health Association Yukon week Beginner Meditation course is appropriate for people with no experience meditating or some experience meditating To register call 668-6429 or email edmhayukon@gmail.com Wed Jan 30 Better Backs, Hips and Hams 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery Beginner/ experienced beginner – stretch, standing poses, back healing work To register call or email Drop Ins Welcome 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com 50/50/50 Contest $50 every Friday for 50 Fridays to celebrate 50 years 20 whatsupyukon.com ENTER YOUR EVENTS ON-LINE It’s Free It’s Fast It’s Easy Community EVENTS ATLIN Wednesdays Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 pm Atlin Rec Centre Sundays St Martins Anglican Church Service 10:00 AM St Martins Anglican Church Sundays Atlin Christian Centre 10:30 AM Atlin Christian Centre Fri Jan 25 Gold Nugget Mixed Bonspiel Atlin Rec Centre Contact Lynn at 250-651-7663 to enter a team or for more information Sat Jan 26 Winter Bazaar & Flea Market 11:00 AM Atlin Rec Centre To book a table call 250-651-7663, concession will be open Sun Jan 27 Annie 6:30 PM The Globe Theatre Starring Aileen Quinn, Albert Finney, & Carol Burnett, directed by John Huston BEAVER CREEK Mondays and Fridays Tot Time 9:30 am Nelnah Bessie John School Tuesdays and Saturdays Volleyball 8:00 pm Beaver Creek Community Club CARCROSS Until Fri May Art Exhibit - A Closer Look Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building An exhibition showcasing five new works by Yukon artists, recently acquired for the Yukon Permanent Art Collection Tuesdays and Thursdays Pottery with Claudia MacPhee 3:30 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School Every Tuesday and Thursday, please enter by side door Everyone welcome! no fee for community members 867-399-3321 Tuesdays and Wednesdays Tlingit Language Game Nights 5:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wednesdays Healthy Choices & Nutrition Activities 9:00 am Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Wednesdays and Fridays AA Carcross Wed 6:30 pm, Fri 1:30 pm, Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Wednesdays Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed Jan 23 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen.cranfield@ctfn.ca 8214251 Thu Jan 24 Executive Council Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu Jan 24 CPNP Lunch 12:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu Jan 24 Sewing Nights 6:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu Jan 24 Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranfield, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator Sat Jan 26 Traditional Handgames 1:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Sun Jan 27 Sewing Sessions 12:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon Jan 28 Art at the Carving Shed 5:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon Jan 28 AA - Tagish 7:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue Jan 29 Elders Breakfast 10:00 AM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue Jan 29 Excellence Group 5:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue Jan 29 Sports Night 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Tue Jan 29 Women’s Group 7:00 PM Carcross Community Campus 821-4251 Wed Jan 30 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen.cranfield@ctfn.ca 8214251 DAWSON CITY Until Feb 22 Only in Dawson KIAC Members’ Exhibition KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture We invite you to share what you have been inspired, or perhaps driven, to …only in Dawson Until Jan 25 Only in Dawson KIAC Members’ Exhibition - Reception 7:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture We invite you to share what you have been inspired, or perhaps driven, to …only in Dawson Friday & Saturday Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Friday & Monday Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri Feb 22 Only in Dawson KIAC Members’ Exhibition KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture We invite you to share what you have been inspired, or perhaps driven, to …only in Dawson Fri Jan 25 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri Jan 25 Jesse Smith in the Tavern 6:00 PM Westminster Hotel Or email them to: events@whatsupyukon.com Tue Jan 29 Faro Kids Club 3:30 PM Faro Recreation Centre Tue Jan 29 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 AM Faro Community Library For babies to age Stories & crafts will be provided Wed Jan 30 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting Wed Jan 30 Public Skate 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Email recreation@faroyukon.ca or call 9942575 for more details Wed Jan 30 Snowshoeing 3:30 PM Faro All skill levels welcome, talk to Kelli at the Rec Centre Fri Jan 25 Only in Dawson KIAC Members’ Exhibition - Reception 7:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture We invite you to share what you have been inspired, or perhaps driven, to …only in Dawson HAINES Sat Jan 26 Roberts & Klein in the Lounge 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel Mondays and Wednesdays Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Sat Jan 26 The Executives in the Lounge 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel Sat Jan 26 Painting 1:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Inspire and be inspired by other artists Bring your own ideas and painting surfaces Paints, brushes and easels are supplied, no instruction offered Sun Jan 27 Victor Henry Cup Art & Margaret Fry Recreation Centre Kick off the year with the hockey tournament that puts the rest to shame! Great hockey, good food and beer, in the best party town in the North! 867-993-5575 kva@ dawson.net Sun Jan 27 St Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-9935381 Mon Jan 28 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Tue Jan 29 Youth Hip Hop Workshop W/ Snotty Nose Rez Kids & DJ Kookum 3:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture For ages 12-25 A hip-hop duo from the Haisla Nation of the Haislakala speaking people Tue Jan 29 Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School For more information email: getrealfit(at)me.com 867-993-2520 Wed Jan 30 Youth Hip Hop Workshop W/ Snotty Nose Rez Kids & DJ Kookum 3:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture For ages 12-25 A hip-hop duo from the Haisla Nation of the Haislakala speaking people FARO January 23, 2019 Daily Haines Public Library Open Hours: Mon-Wed 11-8 | Fri 10-6 | Sat/ Sun 1:30-4:30| Thurs/Fri Closed #907766-2545 Monday, Wednesday & Fridays Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Monday, Wednesday & Fridays Homework Help 5:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Monday & Fridays Yoga with Mandy 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tuesday & Thursday Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tuesday & Thursday Fun Science 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wednesdays Open Mic Nite 10:00 PM Pioneer Bar Wednesdays Rock Band for Teens and Pre-teens 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wednesdays Sword Class 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri Jan 25 American Legion Burger Night 6:00 PM American Legion Fri Jan 25 Story Time 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@ gmail.com Fri Jan 25 Tai Chi - 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Call Kelsey 335-4250 for more information Fri Jan 25 Youth Club 8:00 PM Teslin Rec Center For grades 7-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Kelsey 335-4250 for more information Tue Jan 29 Yoga in the Mezzanine 5:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Every Tuesday, mats provided just bring your zen 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Tue Jan 29 Teslin Dance Group Practice 7:00 PM Teslin Healing Centre Every Tuesday evening, for more info contact Melaina at 867.390.2532 ext 333 or Melaina.sheldon@ttc-teslin.com WATSON LAKE Mondays-Fridays Youth Activity Club 3:15 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Meaghen 536-8023 for more info Closed Dec 24, 25, 31st & Jan 1st Monday & Thursdays Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together! 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Anyway, in a blind leap of faith, I signed up for classes offered through the Whitehorse Bridge Club I did this solo solo, as I was not about to risk any of the h peace we are p l privileged to enjoy in my marriage innocen The innocence continued through throughout the odyssey off the lessons F For several months, I attended classe classes in the basemen basement of Whitehorse Ele Elementary School School The teacher wa was thoroughly e engaging and my cl t class- m mates seemed to be m l at my mostly level ind d complil The game is indeed cated You have to llearn h how to evaluate your d you h hand, have to count, and yo h you have to remember the cou count You h have to count your d again, d hand depending on what your partner does - and rememb h new remember that total, too l Bidding is like a new language, with stra l strange protocols based on the cou d the h counting and suits in your hand There are multiple levels and weird conventions, which you should try to remember and apply Then the play itself is full of strategy And counting And remembering what has been played And trying to figure out what remains And where the key cards might be And And And… My head often felt like it was exploding, even though it was great exercise for the brain At least, that’s what I understand It definitely isn’t much exercise for the rest of the body, other than the part that does the sitting and the hands that the shuffling, dealing, and playing the cards Overall, I had a great time learning this new game - I also p l met new people mad at least l and I made g d friend fi d one new good g d i d atAfter graduation, I started th Tuesday d night i h “back“b k tending the room sessions” at the Golden Age Society The serious duplicate bridge club games were too far advanced for me, and I liked the camaraderie and informality of the small group of beginners that would meet at the same time and end an hour earlier It was so much fun, in fact, that a number of us decided to set up Friday afternoon sessions A small group of us gather to play The bridge hand laid out to help with the count BE Call our sales team at 867 667 2910 ext 2, or email sales@whatsupyukon.com Original PHOTOS: Deborah McNevin Deborah McNevin has her hand full with spades, hearts, clubs, and diamonds as she delves into the world of bridge in the Yukon Government Main Administration Building (MAB) cafeteria We have maintained our informality and fun throughout, and treat the sessions as learning opportunities We engage in heated discussions about what could have been done differently, but with respect and cordiality - unless we are arguing with ourselves For example, I have had to call myself an idiot many times - and myself will always like to argue with that kind of statement So that is Friday afternoon And Tuesday night Then a friend and I decided to sign up as spares for the contract bridge sessions that now take over the MAB cafeteria on Wednesday afternoons A close friend set up a bridge session on Sundays, with just a few friends and lots of time to play and talk That meant Friday afternoons, Tuesday nights, Wednesday afternoons and Sunday afternoons were booked, plus the occasional fun learning weekend tournament I even ventured into the “big persons” room to try my hand at the aforementioned duplicate bridge It is really humbling to realize how much more there is to learn and to apply It took me a while, but eventually I realized I had reached the point of a “bridge too far” I was playing more days of the week than not! As much as I enjoyed it, I needed to make room for other things— like time with my husband, who was rapidly becoming a bridge widower So for now, I have settled on Friday afternoons, and serving as a spare when I can As with any other language, I will not get very good this way, but I like leaving my competitive side dormant - or reserved for my hockey pool And at the very least I can now play bridge at the nursing home, should/when the need arise Deborah McNevin is a relatively long-time Yukoner and a relatively new senior, part of the writers’ collective for this column not a copy camel! DO something different in 22 whatsupyukon.com January 23, 2019 Violence 101 PART THREE OF FIVE The escalation of violence RESOURCES IN THE YUKON by Serge Harvey-Gauthier THE WEBSITE: “Surviving in Yukon” www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/13 76430065491/1376430123044#he althcare I n the last two articles of this series, I described the four phases of the Cycle of Violence (accumulation, explosion, honeymoon, justification) The definition of violence highlights the central role of control over the victim(s) Violent behaviour has easily identifiable characteristics: the aggressor ignores the destructive impact and negative emotions felt by the victim(s) Eventually, violent episodes become endless, increasingly frequent and intense, eventually causing the honeymoon phase to disappear It is essential that victims of violence protect themselves by asking for help from a local support resource (list enclosed) As we have already seen, who the victim is and where the violence develops determines whether it is affective, organizational/ professional or social violence This article discusses the four forms of violence and the Yukon’s support resources This column will describe the five principles of violence; but for now, let us return to its four forms: Psychological violence Psychological violence is the most widespread and painful form of aggression (Yllö & Bograd, 1988), however it is difficult to detect by someone unfamiliar with its definition or its stated premises The primary elements of psychological violence are control, blame, sulking, denigration and humiliation, harassment, intimidation, manipulation, threats and blackmail, negation, intentional deprivation, simulated indifference, and repeated over/ unaccountability that seeks to cause emotional damage (Ouellet, Lindsay, Clément and Beaudoin, 1996) Importantly, this research has established that so-called verbal violence is not a component or sign of psychological violence, If SOURCES: The first pages of your Yukon and Northern British Columbia phone book EMERGENCY Whitehorse: 911 Communities: first numbers and 5555 HELP AND VICTIM SERVICES Yukon and Northern B.C.: 1-800-563-0808 PHOTO: courtesy of Serge Harvey-Gauthier PHYSICAL AGGRESSION IS MERELY THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG “but a means by which one threatens, denigrates, or manipulates, that is to say the means by which psychological violence is likely to appear” (p 137) [translated] Clinical experience also shows us that radio, television and the computer are other means, like verbal dialogue, by which an aggressor can commit violent acts Physical violence A second form, always connected to psychological violence, is also the most visible—this is physical violence, which is a simple act of aggression (phase two of the Cycle of Violence) The violent person channels their aggression towards the body of the victim, whether with or without objects, in a direct or indirect way This hostility could include undesirable touching, pushing, pulling objects or hair, slapping or biting—escalating to extremes such as an acid attack to the victim’s face While imposing, physical aggression is merely the tip of the iceberg, which is chiefly composed of psychological violence Sexual violence Sexual violence occurs when undesired and sexually charged words, actions, or gestures, repeated or not, undermine the dignity or the physical or psychological integrity of a person This form of aggression is still very hidden, firstly due to the double taboo of “violence/sexuality” and secondly due to its intimate attack of the victim—especially when it occurs in a workplace Financial violence Financial violence is “action taken with the goal of harming the victim … to create a situation with financial consequences (Damant, Dompierre and Jauvin, 1997, p 18) [translated] This form of aggression is not especially visible since it takes place in a clearly established power dynamic between the aggressor and their victim, such as: • A married couple • Between immediate or extended family members • Supervisor or manager/employee/or between work colleagues, workers sharing a career, workers in the same trade • Organized crime/a predetermined territory iis always on your mind We’re looking for people who are PASSIONATELY CURIOUS Share your stories with our readers: editor@whatsupyukon.com • Dictator/the people • Weapon producers/a country Since the start of this series of articles, the four phases of the Cycle of Violence have been a common recurrence, much like the concepts of control and the characteristics of violent behaviour Readers are now familiar with the resources available in the Yukon, much like the categories of this social whirlpool There are four forms of violence: psychological, physical, sexual and financial In my next article, I will discuss the five principles that “build” violence as decried This knowledge will allow you to be a lifelong witness, from near or from afar, to all sorts of violent phenomena, whether at home, at 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