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Thrift Shop The Thrift Shop will be open May 23, 24 and 25 for this season’s closing out sale. Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Dákų̀ nän tsʼeddhyèt Dance Festival The Dákų̀ nän tsʼeddhyèt dance festival is happening here in Dakwakada/Haines Junction June 13-16, 2019 at Dákų̀ culture centre. The festival takes place every other year and is an incredible coming together of dance, singing and drumming. It’s free! The performances is free! The food is free! It’s a great family event! It’s a great place to connect with friends old and new! It’s a celebration of Indigenous song and dance! There will be a wide range of crafts and workshops! It’s a wonderful reason to visit Dakwakada/Haines Junction and Kluane National Park! There are over 15 performers and groups coming to perform from across the north – NWT, Yukon and Alaska. For more information, please phone Da Ku Cultural Centre at (867) 634-3300 or email daku@cafn.ca or visit our dance festival web page at https://cafn.ca/da-ku-nan-tsetthet/ Sports ReportKluane Chilkat International Bike Relay Association The registration for the 2019 Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay is closed. The race is on June 15, 2019. Visit www.kcibr.org for more information. Haines Junction Minor Hockey HJMH’s Hockey season ended in March. On April 9, we held our end of the season banquet and awards ceremony. It was a wonderful evening celebrating our fun and successful season, recognizing the achievements of our young athletes and giving thanks to our wonderful coaches, parents, volunteers and supporters! Congratulations again to all the award recipients, and thank you to everyone who took part in the evening celebration. Over the summer months HJMH starts getting ready for the 2019-2020 season by taking part in a number of fundraising events. With the help of amazing volunteers we have completed 2 litter pick ups already, with 2 more scheduled. Come join us on May 15 and 22 @ 6:30 to do Litter Pick-ups on sections of the Alaska Hwy and Haines Road. We are also looking for volunteers to help with the KCIBR checkpoint 1-4 set-up on June 13, 8:30-4pm. For more info: email hjminorhockey@gmail.com HJMH wishes everyone a safe and wonderful Summer! Yukon College Yukon College Haines Junction is holding an Advance Wilderness & Remote First Aid course. The course runs May 24 & 31 from 4-8pm AND May 25 & 26 and June 1 & 2 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The fee is $495. Contact the campus at 634-8800 to register. Standard First Aid Offerings on that run from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm:
Fee is $195 Community Engagement Tender Management System YG’s Procurement Support Centre is hosting an open house on Wednesday, May 22 from 5-7pm in the Mezzanine in Haines Junction for community members to learn about:
Service Canada Service Canada will be in town on Wednesday, May 15 from 9:30am to 3:30pm at the St. Elias Convention Centre. Arts and Culture Arts and Craft Guild Gallery The Arts and Craft Guild of Haines Junction is pleased to announce that the gallery will be open in early June. More details soon! Junction Arts and Music Special Announcement! An Atlin Arts and Music Festival Headliner! For those who can't make the AAMF, we're bringing a little bit of the festival to you! Come join us for a supercharged night of Roots Rock with Terra Lightfoot and her band. When: Monday July 15th. Doors 7pm, Show 7:30 Where: St. Elias Convention Centre, Haines Junction YT. Cost: $20. $10 for seniors/youth. Kids free *Cash Bar will be running so minors need to be accompanied by an adult Whether you’re talking about her as a songwriter, guitarist or vocalist, one thing is indisputable: Hamilton’s Terra Lightfoot is a ferocious talent. Her songs tap into the raw emotion of hearts supercharged by love, lust, loneliness and temptation. Her playing melds expert finger-picking and distorted, hook-heavy melodies. And her elemental voice commands attention and awe, whether on slow-burning soul ballads or hard-charging rock numbers. Check out her video 'Paradise' here Or find more videos/links on her website: www.terralightfoot.com Check out junctionjam.ca or follow us on Facebook:@hainesjunctionjam for more details of this event and more. Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival The Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival is sold out! There are still a few volunteer spots available, check out the website at yukonbluegrass.com to register to volunteer. The 2019 lineup Annie Lou Breaking Glass Claire Lynch Band Meal Ticket Petunia Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen The Lucky Ones The Small Glories Ryan McNally and the Messarounders The Treble Makers Live Music at the Village Bakery THIS FRIDAY AT THE BAKERY - May 17th KABN - This is the FIRST weekly Salmon Bake of the season! Fresh Wild Salmon straight from Haines Alaska served fresh off the grill! Grab a plate and pile on the sides and salads, then sit down and enjoy the show! BBQ starts between 6-6:30, music at 7pm. "KABN is a true northern band, practicing in a little cabin nestled at the base of Mount Sima in Whitehorse, Yukon. They are a group of aspiring song writers who play a wide variety of music, but regularly come back to their roots as a blues/rock band. If you like a mix of blues and rock, like the Tragically Hip, the Headstones and the White Stripes, mixed with fun new originals, you will love these guys. Bring your dancing shoes!" This band features Haines Junction's very own Lee Drummond! Call or email now to reserve your dinner. Free admission for the show! Writing Group Local author, Allison Martin, has started a local writing group. The group meets the first Saturday of each month. It’s a drop-in, casual group for anyone interested in working on their words. The group meets at the Haines Junction Library on the first Saturday of each month from 10am to 2pm. Art Journaling Group Kim Henkel hosts an Art Journaling group at the St. Elias School art room every Tuesday from 7-9pm. Bring supplies if you have them, if not, Kim is happy to share hers.
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Thrift Shop The Thrift Shop in the basement of the Log Church will be open April 11 and 25 this month. Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Spring Cook-Off Tuesday, April 3 at Dákų̀ Cultural Centre at 6:30 pm, bring a dish to share and enter in the cook-off! Categories are: Pasta Salad & Casserole Dish. Prizes for each category and ham will be provided. Community Clean-Up CAFN and the Village of Haines Junction are hosting a Community Spring Clean-Up on Friday, May 3. Join the community for a BBQ lunch at noon at Dákų̀ Cultural Centre and then head-out for the clean-up from 1 to 4 pm. Dákų̀ nän tsʼeddhyèt Dance Festival The Dákų̀ nän tsʼeddhyèt dance festival is happening here in Haines Junction June 13-16, 2019 at Dákų̀ culture centre. The festival takes place every other year and is an incredible coming together of dance, singing and drumming. More details to come soon! For more information, please phone Da Ku Cultural Centre at (867) 634-3300 or email daku@cafn.ca or visit our dance festival web page at https://cafn.ca/da-ku-nan-tsetthet/ Sports Report Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay Association Only solo riders can still register for this year's bike relay which is on June 15. Two, four, and eight person team registration is full. Solo rider registration closes April 12. For more information, please go the www.kcibr.org. Drop-in Soccer Adult drop-in soccer is starting up again. Join the fun every Thursday from 7:30-9pm at the St. Elias School gym. Drop-in Yoga Mondays: - starting at 5:15 at Yukon College. Free. (No class on January 14) Tuesdays: - starting at 5:15 at the Yukon College. Free.
Haines Junction Minor Hockey HJMH is hosting their end of the year banquet and awards on Tuesday, April 9 @ 5:30-7:00 in the Grand Hall of the Convention Centre. We will be celebrating our great hockey season, our wonderful young athletes and giving thanks to our dedicated coaches, volunteers and supporters!!! A huge congratulation to Danielle Drummond who manages our Haines Junction Minor Hockey program who one of the winners of the 2019 Fred Heslop Minor Hockey award winners! Romp n Run Romp n Run has fun, wiggles and movement for children 4 and under every Monday and Wednesday, 10am -11:30am, at the Haines Junction Hockey Arena mezzanine. Our programs include a new Little Chefs program, a parent and tot yoga program, visits from the Child Development centre and lots of other great activities. Healthy snack and coffee provided. Please wear comfortable clothes and indoor shoes. Parent or caregiver participation is required. Thank you to Partners for Children and Lotteries Yukon for funding our program. Birds! On Monday, May 13, join local bird enthusiast Julie Bauer for a trip to view spring migrants. Meet at Frosty Freeze at 7pm for a 2 hour the two hour bird-a-rama extravaganza! Yukon College Permaculture for Northern Backyard Gardens Learn how to take a holistic view of your garden, how to grow a wide variety of nutritious food, increase biodiversity and food resilience in backyard gardens by co-creating efficient, sustainable eco structures that work with the natural patterns of our cold climate. We will talk about everything from the living soil food web, living mulch and groundcover, waterwise gardening, edible hedges, berry orchards to food forest ideas and special permaculture features. This is a full-day course taught by Agnes Seitz. The class costs $349 + GST and is on April 28 starting at 8:30 am. The deadline to register is April 23. Easter Service Our Lady of the Way Catholic Church Easter Services Palm Sunday: April 14 at 10:30 am Holy Thursday: April 18 at 5:00 pm followed by a potluck supper Good Friday Service: April 19 at 6:00 pm Easter Vigil: Sunday, April 20 at 7:00 pm Easter Sunday: April 21 at 10:30 am Economic Development Investing in Place: Communities and Regions Building for Success The St. Elias Conference Steering Committee along with the Department of Economic Development is hosting a two-day economic development conference scheduled April 26 & 27, 2019 in Haines Junction, Yukon. The conference theme is focused on Regional Collaboration for Economic Development within the western Alaska Highway corridor. The conference will be guided by four key note addresses with the following presentations titles:
Child and Family Services Act Review The review of the Child and Family Services Act is underway. The Independent Advisory Committee will be hosting a drop-in session for residents of Haines Junction to get your input. Location: Mezzanine at the Arena Date: April 9, 2019 Time: 2 to 9pm Arts and Culture Junction Arts and Music JAM 20th anniversary celebration dinner and dance featuring Major Funk and the Employment. - May 4th 2019 Come celebrate Junction Arts and Music’s 20th anniversary on May 4th, 2019. Enjoy a delicious dinner, then dance the night away with Major Funk and the Employment at the St. Elias Convention Centre in Haines Junction. Dinner tickets are $15 and pre-sale only. Dance tickets are $20 or $10 for seniors and youth available for pre-sale and at the door. A cash bar will be available so minors must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are cash only. Purchase your tickets in Haines Junction at The Village of Haines Junction Office, or the little Green Apple. In Whitehorse, tickets are available at Well-Read Books. Dinner is at 6pm, show at 8:00pm. Check out junctionjam.ca or @hainesjunctionjam on Facebook for all the details. Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival There are a just a few weekend passes left for the 2019 Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival (June 7-9 in Haines Junction). Organizers expect the festival to sell out in the next few weeks, so book your tickets today so you don't miss out on the Music, Mountains and Magic this year! KMBF will be announcing their full line up soon, so head to www.yukonbluegrass.com for more information, and LIKE their Facebook page for regular updates! See you in June! Music Jam Night Join fellow musicians at the Village Bakery Green Room on Friday nights from 5:30pm to 9pm for drop in Jam sessions. Bring your own instrument. Bring your own tea. Bring some firewood. Thank you to the Village Bakery for donating the space 😊 Writing Group Local author, Allison Martin, has started a local writing group. The group meets the first Saturday of each month, so the next meeting is February 2. It’s a drop-in, casual group for anyone interested in working on their words. The group meets at the Haines Junction Library on the first Saturday of each month from 10am to 2pm. Art Journaling Group Kim Henkel hosts an Art Journaling group at the St. Elias School art room every Tuesday from 7-9pm. Bring supplies if you have them, if not, Kim is happy to share hers. Daffodil Campaign! A huge thank you to all of the volunteers and supports who have made this year’s Yukon daffodil campaign in support of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Jean C Barber Lodge a huge success. We’re still tallying things up but this year we’ll have gross sales and donations of around $20,000. A special thank you to the volunteers in rural Yukon who help us bring this campaign so many communities: Vuntut Gwitchin Government in Old Crow, Bonanza Market in Dawson City, Bobbi-Lee Melancon and Joella Hogan in Mayo, Shelley Sutherland in Faro, Alice Boland in Carmacks, the St. Elias Seniors and the Little Green Apple in Haines Junction and Vi & Cor in Atlin. Thank you to the volunteers who sold in workplaces across Whitehorse, our volunteers sellers and delivery drivers. A big thank you to our transportation sponsor Manitoulin Transport and Wykes’ Independent Grocer for both storage and sales space. Thrift Shop
The Thrift Shop is open every other Thursday from 2-4pm… so that means that it’s open 14th and 28th this month. Haines Junction Official Community Plan The Village of Haines Junction, in partnership with Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, invites you to participate in public consultation for the Official Community Plan for Haines Junction/Dakwakada. We want to hear from you: Do you think the OCP Background Report accurately reflects our community? The Background Report is available in hard copy at the Municipal Office and on the VHJ website. You are invited to attend one of two Open Houses to learn more and share your thoughts. These meetings are open to the whole community, everyone is welcome. Snacks will be provided. We are hosting two community meetings on Thursday, March 14. Participate in discussions around:
Open House 1: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Convention Centre Atrium
Open House 2: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Da Kų Culture Centre
Champagne and Aishihk First Nations Dákų̀ nän tsʼeddhyèt dance festival The Dákų̀ nän tsʼeddhyèt dance festival is happening here in Haines Junction June 13-16, 2019 at Dákų̀ culture centre. The festival takes place every other year and is an incredible coming together of dance, singing and drumming. More details to come soon! Sports Report Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay Association The bike relay is June 15 but registration opens March 15 and can fill up within hours or days. For more information and to register go to www.kcibr.org. Drop-in Badminton Teen and adult badminton on Tuesdays 7:30 pm school gym Drop-in Soccer Adult drop-in soccer is starting up again. Join the fun every Thursday from 7:30-9pm at the St. Elias School gym. Drop-in Yoga Mondays: - starting at 5:15 at Yukon College. Free. (No class on January 14) Tuesdays: - starting at 5:15 at the Yukon College. Free.
Haines Junction Minor Hockey HJMH wrapped up their season last Wednesday. A big THANK YOU to all the players, coaches, parents and volunteers! And a special warm thank you to our generous supporters and sponsors! HJMH will be hosting an End of the Year Banquet and Awards Night on April 9, from 5-7pm at the Convention Centre. It's an opportunity to thank the volunteers and celebrate the young athletes on their accomplishments this season. Romp n Run Romp n Run has fun, wiggles and movement for children 4 and under every Tuesday and Thursday, 10am -11:30am, at the Haines Junction Hockey Arena mezzanine. Our programs include parent and tot yoga, a kids art exploration program, visits from the Child Development centre and lots of other great activities. Healthy snack and coffee provided. Please wear comfortable clothes and indoor shoes. Parent or caregiver participation is required. Thank you to Partners for Children and Lotteries Yukon for funding our program. Yukon College Learn to Make Youth Anoraks Come and learn to sew youth ski anoraks (shell only) with fur trim on the hood. These “Father Mouchet” anoraks will be donated to the Kwanlin Koyotes Ski Club in Whitehorse. Participants that come to all 5 sessions will receive a certificate of completion, as well as the pattern and materials (without fur) to make a youth anorak at home. No sewing experience or equipment is needed. The HJ campus has received some Juki industrial machines, so let’s put them to work! Sessions are Monday and Thursday evenings, 7-10pm March 18, 21, 25, 28 and April 1st. We will learn cutting, piecing, sewing, zippers and fur trim! Drop-ins are welcome on any of the dates. Come learn some new skills and have a hand in this fantastic Yukon project! This course is free, and open to everyone interested! Canadian Firearms Safety Course March 16 & 17, 2019 from 9am to 5pm Tuition is $195 +GST Standard First Aid and CPR C March 21 & 22, 2019 from 9am to 5pm Tuition is $195 Arts and Culture Gordie Tentrees Concert – April 5th JAM has a Gordie Tentrees concert coming up April 5th at the St. Elias Convenrion Centre. With opener Roland Roberts. Tickets $20 at the door (10 for senior/youth). Doors open 7:00, show at 7:30. There will be a cash bar available so minors need to be accompanied by an adult. Check out junctionjam.ca or @hainesjunctionjam on Facebook for all the details. The Yukon Comedy Festival – Haines Junction Show Sunday, March 17 8-11pm It may be sold out in Whitehorse but there are still tickets available for the Haines Junction show.
Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival There are a just a few passes left for the 2019 Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival (June 7-9 in Haines Junction). Organizers expect the festival to sell out in the next few weeks, so book your tickets today so you don't miss out on the Music, Mountains and Magic this year! KMBF will be announcing their full line up soon, so head towww.yukonbluegrass.com for more information, and LIKE their Facebook page for regular updates! See you in June! Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival – April 4, 2019 Films, Food, Fun, Gear Sale, Mountain Art Show, Silent Auction, Door Prizes, Local Photo Contest, Local 4-min Films... so many great things packed into one evening and all in support of the St. Elias Cross Country Ski Club! Music Jam Night Join fellow musicians at the Village Bakery Green Room on Friday nights from 5:30pm to 9pm for drop in Jam sessions. Bring your own instrument. Bring your own tea. Bring some firewood. Thank you to the Village Bakery for donating the space 😊 Haines Junction Library Starting on Tuesday March 12 until the end of the month, the Library is hosting “Found Word Poetry”. This is to celebrate UNESCO’s International Poetry Day which happens every year on March 21. Patrons come and chose a book page from the stack provided (NOT LIBRARY BOOKS!). They circle the words that sound like a poem when strung together. I’ll have felt pens and crayons ready for those who want to add colour. Their work will be displayed at the library. Free and fun! Story hour at the library is every Friday from 10-11am Writing Group Local author, Allison Martin, has started a local writing group. The group meets the first Saturday of each month, so the next meeting is February 2. It’s a drop-in, casual group for anyone interested in working on their words. The group meets at the Haines Junction Library on the first Saturday of each month from 10am to 2pm. Art Journaling Group Kim Henkel hosts an Art Journaling group at the St. Elias School art room every Tuesday from 7-9pm. Bring supplies if you have them, if not, Kim is happy to share hers. Daffodil Campaign! Volunteers are busy getting ready for this year’s Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Campaign. The daffodils will arrive in the territory on Tuesday, March 26. We’re looking for volunteers to help us with:
Visit www.yukondaffodils.com, find us on Facebook or call me at 335-0440 -- Sandy Outro – A reminder to the listeners, if there is something that peaks your interest, Kari posts a copy of this report at www.volunteerhainesjunction.com/report and you can also visit the amazing community calendar there which is supported by Elsabe Kloppers. Thrift Shop
The Thrift Shop is open every other Thursday from 2-4pm… so that means that it’s open January 10 and 31 this month and February 14 and 28. Haines Junction Infrastructure Announcement and Public Event On Tuesday, January 8 at 4:00 pm join MP Larry Bagnell and Minister John Streicker for an announcement on water and sewer upgrades. See pictures of the construction phases and learn if your street will be affected. Drop-off your resume with Wildstone Construction and learn about local employment opportunities. St. Elias Chamber of Commerce The St. Elias Chamber of Commerce is hosting it’s AGM on Thursday, January 10th at 7pm in the Atrium of the St. Elias Convention Centre. During this meeting we will be holding board elections as well as sharing updates on our ongoing projects (including the regional brochure, highway signage, and J-Bucks). We would also like to hold a discussion on how the Chamber currently supports your business and where we have room for improvements. Yukon College – Haines Junction Campus Canadian Firearms Safety Course – January 19 and 20 from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $195 +GST. Advanced Wilderness and Remote First Aid – January 21 to 25 from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $495. The deadline to register is January 16, 2019. Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Sewing Drop-in sewing/projects class is every Wednesday at Da Kù Cultural Centre from 6-8pm. Come in to complete those half finished projects or maybe you are starting a new one. Great sewing company and advice how to complete your projects! Southern Tutchone Language Lessons For all community members, the Southern Tutchone language class schedule for December is:
Sports Report Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay Association The Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay Association is accepting design submissions for use on the rider and volunteer shirts for the 2019 event. The winning design artist receives a $650 honourarium. The deadline for submission is this Friday, January 11. For more information, please go to www.kcibr.org. Drop-in Badminton The start date for badminton is up in the air 😊 For those people with new year's resolutions to socialize more, get fit and have more fun, badminton will be starting shortly at the school gym... just watch for the poster at the post office! Drop-in Soccer Adult drop-in soccer is starting up again. Join the fun every Thursday from 7:30-9pm at the St. Elias School gym. Drop-in Yoga Mondays: - starting at 5:15 at Yukon College. Free. (No class on January 14) Tuesdays: - starting at 5:15 at the Yukon College. Free.
Bill Brewster Arena Public Skate is:
Drop-in curling is Saturday from 7pm to 9:30pm Drop-in Hockey is Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:30-9pm. Romp n Run The 2019 Romp n Run programs start January 8th and run every Tuesday and Thursday until March 28th. This program is for children 4 and under and gets kids moving, wiggling and having fun! Its 10am -11:30am at the Haines Junction Arena mezzanine! Over the next 3 months we will have parent and tot yoga, a fun new kids art exploration program, visits from the Child Development centre and lots of other great activities. Healthy snack and coffee provided. Please wear comfortable clothes and indoor shoes. Parent or caregiver participation is required. Thank you to Partners for Children and Lotteries Yukon for funding our program. St. Elias Dalls Female Hockey Jamboree Our 22nd Annual ever popular St. Elias Dalls Female Hockey Jamboree will be held January 26 & 27 this year and the initial registration response shows it is shaping up to be very well attended. Registration closes January 20. Please contact Val Drumond for registration and information at: valeriedrum@hotmail.com, 867-634-2683. There will be games all day Saturday and Sunday. We are hoping to have women from HJ, Whitehorse, Dawson City and possibly Juneau attending. Haines Junction Minor Hockey January 20: Learn to Skate Clinic geared for kids ages 4-10 - open to ALL. January 26, 27: Haines Junction is hosting a 13+ Female Jamboree! For more information 332-2070, hjminorhockey@gmail.com or find us on Facebook. Arts and Culture Out North Film Night – Yukon Queer Film Alliance Friday, January 25 at 7:30 pm at the St. Elias Convention Centre Junction Arts and Music Sarah MacDougall -January 11, 2019 : Sarah MacDougall and her band will kick off our Junction Arts and Music 20th season with a CD release party on January 11th, 2019 at the St. Elias Convention Centre. This is Sarah’s first and only (for now) performance in the Yukon promoting her new CD, so don't miss out! Sarah is a Yukon-based folk/rock/indie artist who has just released her new album All The Hours I Have Left to Tell You Anything. She is well known and loved by Yukoners, which is fitting since, as the Yukon News stated in a headline, "Sarah MacDougall’s new record sounds like scenery." Cost of tickets is $20 at the door ($10 for seniors and youth). Doors open at 7pm, show at 7:30. Check out junctionjam.ca or @hainesjunctionjam on Facebook for all the details. Jodi Proznick Trilogy - January 26, 2018 - Junction Arts and Music is pleased to partner with Jazz Yukon to present an evening of Jazz with Trilogy on January 26th, 2019 at the St. Elias Convention Centre. Formed in 2008, Triology is a Jazz Trio featuring three of Canada’s most sought after jazz musicians - Jodi Proznick, Bill Coon and Miles Black. This group was fashioned after the great early jazz trios of Nat King Cole and Oscar Peterson, and features wonderful arrangements of classic standards, as well as original tunes by the trio members. Cost of tickets is $20 at the door ($10 for seniors and youth). Doors open at 7pm, show at 7:30. Check out junctionjam.ca or @hainesjunctionjam on Facebook for all the details. La Belle Vie en Hiver - February 08, 2019 Junction Arts and Music wants you to escape the winter mood with an evening of music, cheese, and wine on February 8, 2019 at the St. Elias Convention Centre. There will be a tasting of excellent wines and fine cheese from local Whitehorse purveyors, served with artisan baguette and specialty breads. Entertainment will be provided by Lorène Charmetant and company. Cost will be $45 and will include the wine and cheese tasting. Doors will open at 7:00, the event begins at 7:30. This event will not be open to Minors. To purchase a ticket, email Holly at: hainesjunctionjam@gmailcom. And check out junctionjam.ca or @hainesjunctionjam on Facebook for all the details. Music Jam Night Join fellow musicians at the Village Bakery Green Room on Friday nights from 5:30pm to 9pm for drop in Jam sessions. Bring your own instrument. Bring your own tea. Bring some firewood. Thank you to the Village Bakery for donating the space 😊 Haines Junction Library Story hour is every Friday from 10-11am Writing Group Local author, Allison Martin, has started a local writing group. The group meets the first Saturday of each month, so the next meeting is February 2. It’s a drop-in, casual group for anyone interested in working on their words. The group meets at the Haines Junction Library on the first Saturday of each month from 10am to 2pm. Art Journaling Group Kim Henkel hosts an Art Journaling group at the St. Elias School art room every Tuesday from 7-9pm. Bring supplies if you have them, if not, Kim is happy to share hers. Community Wellness Naloxone Kit Selfie Contest Angie Charlebois asked me to report that the FB Page Naloxone Kit Selfie Contest - Yukon has over 60 selfies already posted and every day, more selfies are being added to the page - of individuals posing with these life-saving kits. The goal of this contest is to remove any stigma or fear someone could have about getting a kit that could save the life of someone's who's in overdose by fentanyl or another opioid. Angie's now looking for contest prizes and with all the media attention across North America - this is a great opportunity for an artist or business to get their name out there!! If you want to help Angie out with the prizes, send her an email at angie@northwestel.net or find her on Facebook @ Angie Charlebois. Dakwäkäda nda dän kų – Haines Junction Health Centre News Sexual health education It can be hard for parents to talk to kids about sexual health. On January 22, 2019 at 5:30pm in the Arena Mezzanine, the Department of Education, CAFN, and Health and Social Services are hosting a session for all parents and guardians to boost confidence to discuss the topic with their kids, in an open and honest way. A light meal will be provided by CAFN. Flu vaccines Walk in or call for an appointment to ensure that you and your loved ones are protected this flu season. Remember handwashing is the best way to prevent viral illness. Naloxone kits are available Fentanyl is deadly and present in the Yukon. If you are using drugs, don’t use alone and have a naloxone kit available. Kits are available to anyone for free from the clinic, with a 20-minute training session. It’s confidential! Emergency plans No one imagines that they could have a medical emergency, but it does happen. Help your future self by making a plan to manage the unexpected. Talk to your friends and family about who could help out with rides to the clinic, or care of pets and children. Make sure that you have phone numbers for help readily available, should you need support. Holiday Festivities Gingerbread House Making The CAFN Education Department is hosting a Gingerbread House decorating party on Wednesday, December 12 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Da Kù. There will also be an opportunity to get a Christmas Family Portrait taken. A light dinner will be served along with snacks. Contact Tracy Kane or Margaret Chiblow if you have any questions. RCMP – Haines Junction RCMP Open House – Is on Thursday, December 13 from 11:30am to 1pm. Join the RCMP HJ Detachment for chili, homemade buns and baked goodies. The Haines Junction Health Centre The Haines Junction Health Centre is hosting it’s holiday Open House on Thursday, December 13 from 1:30 pm to 3:30pm. Stop by for a treat… get your flu shot, pick up some health-related information and enjoy the company of our amazing health care team and community. Environment, Etc… The Alsek Renewable Resources Council, YESAB Office Haines Junction, the Conservation Officer Services and Regional Biologists, Squirrel Camp, Parks Canada and the Kluane Management Board all invite you to a festive Open House on Thursday, December 13 from 5 to 7pm at the St. Elias Convention Centre. There will be lots of display booths, door prizes and delicious treats! Champagne and Aishihik First Nations CAFN is hosting a community Christmas Open House on Friday, December 14 from noon to 3pm at the Main CAFN Administration Building in Dakwakada-Haines Junction. There will be prizes, food and a silent auction! Christmas Bird Count for Kids Join local bird enthusiast Julie Bauer on Saturday, December 15 for the annual Christmas Bird Count for Kids. Meet at the Haines Junction Library at 1:30pm. We’ll visit lots of local birding hot-spots within the Village. We’ll warm up with soup and hot chocolate at the library when we’re all done! Contact Julie with questions at 634-2002 Caroling Celebrate the season at the Church of St. Christopher (the Log Church) on Sunday, December 16th at 7pm for the Annual Carol Service. Lots of Christmas Carols and live music. Please bring a plate of Christmas baking to share. CAFN Lift your Spirits – Christmas Connects Days Join the community at Da Ku Cultural Centre on Monday, December 17 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm for Card Reading! Haircuts! Massages! Pedicures! Manicures! Energy Sessions! And more! Lunch provided. Contact Shannon Maloney at 634-5242 for more information. Christmas Lights Contest The Annual Christmas Lights and Decorating Contest will be held on Thursday, December 20 this year. Have your lights display ready for 7:00 pm. Household categories include: Griswold Award for spectacular lighting, motion or music; the Charlie Brown Award for simple decorations but full of Christmas cheer; the Nostalgia Award for traditional decorations of Holidays past, reminding folks of their childhood. The Children and Youth categories include: Frosty the Snowman Award for a creative front yard snow creation; the Snoopy Award for decorating something other than your home; the Inside-Out Award for an indoor display that is visible from the road. There are also commercial and institutional prizes. Every household is automatically entered… and if you live just outside the Village boundary, please call the Village of HJ office and let our volunteers know to come and check out your display. A big thank you to Dana McKinnon for taking the lead on this festive event! Christmas Baking CAFN Community Wellness invites you to Christmas Baking on Friday, December 21 at Nätsèkhį Kų (Healing House) at 4:30pm. RSVP with Annette at 634-5361 or Jocelyn at 634-4200x 214. Village of Haines Junction The Village of Haines Junction will be hosting their annual Christmas Open House in the evening on Friday, December 21 in the Atrium. Christmas Bird Count The Haines Junction Christmas Bird Count will be on Saturday, December 22. Contact Julie with questions and meet up location at 634-2002. Every year tens of thousands of bird enthusiasts rally together to count millions of birds across the continent. This year we’re celebrating the 119th count of this long-running wildlife survey. Services Join the congregation at the Log Church for Christmas Eve Holy Communion with Reverend Dudley Ritchie on Monday, December 24 at 7pm. Skate with Santa Skate with Santa will be held at the Bill Brewster Arena on Monday, December 24th… details coming soon! Annual Homecoming Hockey Tournament The annual Haines Junction Homecoming Hockey Tournament takes place on Wednesday, December 26. The tournament is for ages 15 and up. It’s $25 a player and goalies are free. Those who are interested in playing can sign up at the Bill Brewster Arena or the Bank. You can also call Dana at 323-2658 for questions or to register. Thrift Shop The Thrift Shop is open every other Thursday from 2-4pm… so that means you’re last chance to score a great thrifty Christmas gift is this Thursday, December 13. Sports Report Soccer Jake Hanson, owner of Total Excellence Soccer is coming to the St. Elias Community School on Tuesday, December 11 and Wednesday, December 12 to run soccer skills sessions in the school gym. Kids under 12 play from 3:30pm to 5:30pm and youth 12 years and older play from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. The cost is $20 for the two sessions. Drop-in Basketball Thursdays and Saturdays from 7-9PM at the St. Elias Community School gym, co-ed, 13+ unless accompanied. Drop-in Yoga Mondays: - starting at 5:15 at Yukon College. Free. Tuesdays: - starting at 5:15 at the Yukon College. Free.
Bill Brewster Arena Public Skate is:
Drop-in curling is Saturday from 7pm to 9:30pm Drop-in Hockey is Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:30-9pm. Haines Junction Minor Hockey November was a busy month for HJMH with regular ice times, a Learn to Skate Clinic with Arctic Edge, a Hockey Skills camp with Next Level Hockey and Fitness, and some fun fundraising events too. HJMH would like to highlight their November Volunteer/Player of the Month Alia Drummond. Alia is a first-year peewee hockey player. Aside from being a constant attendant of her local practices, Alia practices and plays games with the Yukon North Stars female peewee team in Whitehorse most weekends. Last month, Alia was the only female player from Haines Junction to travel with this team to the Wickenheiser Female Hockey Festival in Calgary. In addition to taking in all the great activities, seminars, meeting Hailey Wickenheiser and other female pro-hockey players; her team was also able to go undefeated in the tournament and bring home a GOLD medal. Alia has committed over three hours so far to volunteering for HJMH, including helping with set up and clean-up of events, and assisting new skaters at the Learn-to-Skate clinic. She was also able to raise the second most pledges in this year’s skate-a-thon. Keep up the great work representing HJMHA Alia! The month of Dec and January will be busy as well. December 11-12 is PICTURE day. HJMH would like to thank Bruce Binder for offering his time and Photography experience. The pictures will be a great keepsake! Dec 19-20: Fun Kids vs. Parent Games Dec.24-Jan 3: Christmas Break January 20: Learn to Skate Clinic geared for kids ages 4-10 - open to ALL. January 26, 27: Haines Junction is hosting a 13+ Female Jamboree! For more information 332-2070, hjminorhockey@gmail.com or find us on Facebook. Romp n Run Romp n Run has some exciting and fun programs for your little ones during these cold and dark days of December. Programs are for kids 4 and under and their parent or caregiver. Tuesdays and Thursday 10am -11:30 at the Hockey Arena mezzanine. A healthy snack is provided. This Tuesday, Dec 11th is Parent and Tot Yoga fun, Thursday, Dec 13th will be a fun program with the Child Development Centre and our last program of the season will be Tuesday, Dec 18th with Amber doing some more yoga, moving and fun. There will be no Romp n Run on Thursday, Dec 20th and we will start back up again on January 8th, 2019! Yukon College – Haines Junction Campus Canadian Firearms Safety Course – January 19 and 20 from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $195 +GST. Advanced Wilderness and Remote First Aid – January 21 to 25 from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $495. The deadline to register is January 16, 2019. Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Sewing Drop-in sewing/projects class is every Wednesday at Da Kù Cultural Centre from 6-8pm. Come in to complete those half finished projects or maybe you are starting a new one. Great sewing company and advice how to complete your projects! Southern Tutchone Language Lessons For all community members, the Southern Tutchone language class schedule for December is:
St. Elias Community School The St. Elias Community School Council is accepting donations for our annual Silent Action! This has been a very successful fundraiser for student activities and equipment in past years, thanks to generous community members and businesses. This year’s Silent Auction will be held December 18 during the St. Elias Community School Christmas concert. Donations may include new items, gift cards, gift certificates, work donations, (nut-free) baking and “gently” used items. For inquiries or to arrange donation pick-up or drop-off, please message Cassandra Wheeler, Millie Joe, Shannon Maloney or Amy McKinnon. You are also welcome to deliver your donations to the school office. On behalf of the St. Elias Community School and Student Council, all the staff and students, thank you for your continued and valued support. Arts and Culture Music Jam Night Join fellow musicians at the Village Bakery Green Room on Friday nights from 5:30pm to 9pm for drop in Jam sessions. Bring your own instrument. Bring your own tea. Bring some firewood. Thank you to the Village Bakery for donating the space 😊 Junction Arts and Music Our next concert is Sarah MacDougall + band CD release concert coming up on January 11, 2019 at the St. Elias Centre. Doors open at 7:00pm, Concert at 7:30. Tickets are available at the door $20 ($10 for seniors or youth). January 26th - Jodi Proznick trio at the St. Elias Centre. Doors open at 7:00pm, Concert at 7:30. Tickets are available at the door $20 ($10 for seniors or youth). Haines Junction Library Story hour is every Friday from 10-11am Writing Group Local author, Allison Martin, has started a local writing group. The group meets the first Saturday of each month, the next meeting is January 5. It’s a drop-in, casual group for anyone interested in working on their words. The group meets at the Haines Junction Library on the first Saturday of each month from 10am to 2pm. Art Journaling Group Kim Henkel hosts an Art Journaling group at the St. Elias School art room every Tuesday from 7-9pm. Bring supplies if you have them, if not, Kim is happy to share hers. Community Wellness Dakwäkäda nda dän kų – Haines Junction Health Centre News It’s not too late to get your flu shot! Walk-in or call for an appointment to ensure that you and your loved ones are protected from the flu this season. Remember, handwashing is the best way to prevent spreading and contracting viral illness. Naloxone Kits are available at the Haines Junction Health Centre. Fentanyl is deadly and present in the Yukon. If you are using drugs, don’t use them along and have a Naloxone kit available. Kits are available to anyone for free from the clinic, with a 20-minute training session. It’s confidential and could save a life! Haines Junction Mountain Festival 2018
The 3rd Annual Haines Junction Mountain Festival will take place on November 30 and December 1 this year in honour of the UN’s International Mountain Day. The highlight of the festival will be the Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada, Giant floor map which will be unveiled in Yukon for the first time in the Grand Hall of the Da Kų Cultural Centre. The Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada is a collaboration between Canadian Geographic and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation; Indspire; the Métis National Council, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and the Assembly of First Nations. The Atlas features a four volume set of books, a web site, an App, and the Giant Floor Map measuring 8m x 11m - festival goers will have the opportunity to explore Canada from a different perspective as they walk across and around our country and appreciate the diversity of First Nation and Indigenous lands. Parks Canada will be providing insight into some of the wildlife monitoring in Kluane National Park and Reserve, and well-known mountaineer and historian Chic Scott will provide an evening of stories from mountains across Canada. All this in addition to other speakers, films, food, music, and art. For more information: http://www.yukonmountainfest.ca/ https://indigenouspeoplesatlasofcanada.ca/ Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Chief and Council Potlatch Chief and Council are hosting a potlatch on Saturday, November 24 in Dakwäkäda. This special event will include honouring our 2014-2018 Chief and Council members and the formal Oath of Office for the newly elected Chief and Council. The ceremony begins at 3 p.m. at Dá Kų Cultural Centre and the potlatch dinner is at 5 pm the at St. Elias Convention Centre. For more information, contact Doreen Williams at 634-4200 x231 or drwilliams@cafn.ca Southern Tutchone Language Lessons For all community members, the Southern Tutchone language class schedule for November is:
Public Engagement on Climate Change, Energy and at Green Economy The Government of Yukon, and Champagne and Aishihik First Nations and the Village of Haines Junction are seeking public input. Help us develop a new strategy to address climate change, meet energy needs and grow a green economy. You are invited to attend a community meeting: Date: Thursday, November 15 Time: 5 to 7pm Location: Da Kų Cultural Centre Food and refreshments will be served. To learn more, visit EngageYukon.ca Sports Report Drop-in Basketball Thursdays and Saturdays from 7-9PM at the St. Elias Community School gym, co-ed, 13+ unless accompanied. Drop-in Yoga Mondays: - starting at 5:15 at Yukon College. Free. Tuesdays: - starting at 5:15 at the Yukon College. Free.
Bill Brewster Arena Public Skate is:
Drop-in curling is Saturday from 7pm to 10pm Drop-in Hockey is Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:30-9pm. Haines Junction Minor Hockey Nov. 16- 17-18: Hockey Skills Camp January 26, 27: Female Jamboree February 1,2,3: Hosting the Atom Yukon Championships March 6: Last Minor Hockey Day – Spring Break For more information: hjminorhockey@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook Romp n Run Romp n Run has fun, wiggles and movement for children 4 and under every Tuesday and Thursday, 10am -11:30am, at the Haines Junction Hockey Arena mezzanine. Our programs include Dance & Movement, Boogie, Stomp & Clap music program, Wiggle, Giggle & Move activity program and a Parent & Tot Yoga program. We also have visits from the Child Development Centre each month. Healthy snack for the kids and coffee for the parents provided. Please wear comfortable clothes and indoor shoes. Parent or caregiver participation is required. Thank you to Partners for Children and Lotteries Yukon for funding our program. Arts and Culture Annual Library Craft Sale The famous annual Library Craft Sale, November 15, from 7-9pm at the Convention Centre. Fundraiser for the public library. Donations of baked goods welcome for the board’s bake table. Table rental is $10. 634-2215 to rent a table or for more information. Music Jam Night Join fellow musicians at the Village Bakery Green Room on Friday nights from 5:30pm to 9pm for drop in Jam sessions. Bring your own instrument. Bring your own tea. Bring some firewood. Thank you to the Village Bakery for donating the space 😊 Junction Arts and Music Junction Arts and Music (in partnership with Whitehorse Concerts) is pleased to present Trio D'Argento on Friday November 23rd at 7:30pm at the St. Elias Centre. Tickets $20 at the door $10 for seniors and youth. A little bit about Trio D'Argento: Three virtuosi join together in the exciting group, Trio d'Argento. Sibylle, Peter and Todd bring a superb level of excellence to the performance of their virtuoso arrangements and original pieces, but combine this with a fun, relaxed and conversational atmosphere onstage. You can find out more at their website: www.triodargento.ca Writing Group Local author, Allison Martin, has started a local writing group. The group meets the first Saturday of each month, the next meeting is November 3. It’s a drop-in, casual group for anyone interested in working on their words. The group meets at the Haines Junction Library on the first Saturday of each month from 10am to 2pm. Art Journaling Group Kim Henkel hosts an Art Journaling group at the St. Elias School art room every Tuesday from 7-9pm. Bring supplies if you have them, if not, Kim is happy to share hers. Community Wellness Dakwäkäda nda dän kų – Haines Junction Health Centre News Cold and flu season is upon us in full force. The flu vaccine is available at the clinic by walk-in or appointment during regular office hours. Clinic times are: Mondays 9-11:30 am, 1 pm-4:30pm
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Drop-in Badminton Adult and Teen Badminton starts at the school on Wednesday, October 10 at 7 pm. It's open to everyone from beginners to experts and everything is provided - even lots of laughs! Thanks to the St. Elias Community School for giving the community the chance to dance on our feet, swing our arms and smash some birdies! Drop-in Basketball Thursdays and Saturdays from 7-9PM at the St. Elias Community School gym, co-ed, 13+ unless accompanied. Drop-in Yoga Yoga is every Monday, starting at 5:15 at Yukon College. Free. Public Skating The Bill Brewster Arena is open a month earlier this year! Public Skate is:
Drop-in curling is Sundays from 1-4pm. Drop-in Hockey is Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:30-9pm. Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay The AGM for the Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relays is on Tuesday, October 9th at 7PM in the boardroom of Sport Yukon at 4061 4th Avenue in Whitehorse. Haines Junction Minor Hockey Haines Junction Minor Hockey’s annual Registration evening/gear swap was held October 4, 2018 for the upcoming season. While parents registered their players, they and their players also enjoyed a chili dinner & dessert put on by parent volunteers. The arena was open for a free public skate to all players /parents who wished to take part. 53 players from Mites & Tykes to adult Female were registered that evening. Those that missed the event can still register at the time of their first practice. Thanks to the diligence of arena staff and no ice making glitches this year, the arena is now open! It is the earliest it has been open for several years. The arena has been painted & spruced up and never looked better! Minor Hockey starts TODAY and will continue until March break with a short break at Christmas. We are looking forward to a busy and successful season ahead! Here is a list of upcoming events, clinics, and tournaments already planned for the 2018/19 Season: October 20: Power Skating Clinic November 4: Learn to Skate Clinic November 7: Skate-a-Thon (Fun)Raiser! Nov. 16- 17-18: Hockey Skills Camp January 26, 27: Female Jamboree February 1,2,3: Hosting the Atom Yukon Championships March 6: Last Minor Hockey Day – Spring Break For more information: hjminorhockey@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook Yoga Weekend with Marnie Hartman October 26-28 on Friday from 6-8pm, Saturday from 9-11am, advanced session Saturday from 4-6pm and Sunday from 9-11am. Register by October 10 and the weekend costs $45. Include the Saturday advanced session for an additional $15. After October 10, 3 sessions costs $54 and the advanced session is $18. Marnie is Doctor of Physical Therapy, certified strength and conditioning specialist and 300+ hr registered yoga teacher. She owns and operates BodyiQ Physical Therapy and Yoga in Haines, Alaska. Marnie has completed 200-hour training with Yoga Medicine, with who she continues to study and act as a contributing educator. She completed 100-hr intensive immersion in Karnataka in India in 2017 and she is currently writing a book on combining the science of persistent pain and yoga as medicine. Through this retreat, Marnie’s aim is for each student to grow stable roots in themselves to strand strong physically, emotionally and spiritually. To register, contact Rosemary Buck at 634-2112, 334-6834 or rosebuck@northwestel.net Romp n Run The 2018 Romp n Run programs for children 4 and under have started again for another season. Kids are moving, wiggling and having fun every Tuesday and Thursday until December 20th, 10am -11:30am, at the Haines Junction Hockey Arena mezzanine. Healthy snack for the kids and coffee for the parents provided. Please wear comfortable clothes and indoor shoes. Parent or caregiver participation is required. Our programs this fall include Dance & Movement, Boogie, Stomp & Clap music program, Wiggle, Giggle & Move activity program and a Parent & Tot Yoga program. Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Chief’s Town Hall Chief Smith invites CAFN citizens for a conversation to talk about where the CAFN government is heading in the months and years to come. Locally, the town hall will be at the Da Kų Cultural Centre in Dakwäkäda (Haines Junction) on Wednesday, October 10 from 6PM to 8PM. Refreshments and snacks will be served. There are also Chief’s Town Halls scheduled for Whitehorse at the Yukon Inn on, Tuesday, October 9th (tonight) starting at 6PM, in Takhini on Thursday, October 11 starting 6PM and Champagne on Sunday, October 14 starting at 1PM. CAFN Election CAFN is in election mode, with Chief Smith recently acclaimed to the position for a second term. Jessica-April Mazur was also acclaimed to the position of Youth Councillor. There are 2 candidates vying for Elder Councillor, incumbent Carol (Hume) Buzzell and Mundy Joe. There are 9 candidates for Councillor: Barbara Joe, Clint McCuaig, Doris Anderson, Steve Allen, Marie McLaren, Sophie K Green, Britteny I-R Johnson, and incumbents, Kathleen VanBibber and Rose Kushniruk. Election day is October 18 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. Voters can cast votes at any of these three locations:
Tiny Homes Ground Breaking Join community members and the Dän Ts’änānän program on Friday, October 12 at 12:30pm at the far end of Joe Street, in Dakwäkäda (Haines Junction) for the ground breaking celebration for the construction of 10 tiny homes. There will be cake! CAFN Cedar Hat Workshop Join the CAFN Heritage team on October 12, 13, 19, 20 and 21 from 9AM to 5PM at Da Kų Cultural Centre for a cedar hat making workshop. There are 15 spots available for CAFN citizens, so sign-up today to reserve your spot. There is a $75 fee to cover the cost of materials. If you bring your own cedar there is no charge. Contact Richard Smith for more information at 634-3309. Southern Tutchone Language Lessons For all community members, the Southern Tutchone language class schedule for October is:
Community Outreach Revenue Canada will be at Dá Kų on October 22. They will be able to help with assessment papers and T4s for people who have not filed in years and other programming information. Village of Haines Junction Municipal Election Advance Poll is Thursday, October 11 and election day is Thursday, October 18. Polls are open on both days from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. We have a new mayor in Haines Junction. Thomas Eckervogt has served on Council for about a term and half and has been acclaimed as mayor. We have 6 candidates vying for 4 council positions: Susan Smith, John Farynowski, Mark Nassiopoulos, Elodie Dulac, Kari Johnston and Courtney Quinn. There is an all candidates forum scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, October 9, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the St. Elias Convention Centre. Arts and Culture Junction Artist in Residence The Junction Artist in Residence Program presents the JAR 2018 Fashion Show on Saturday, October 13th at the St. Elias Convention Centre. The event starts at 6:00 pm with a community potluck, performance and presentation at 7:30pm, and the fashion show begins at 8:30pm. The event is free and a great opportunity to see what designer Henry Navarro has been inspired to create over the summer residency in Haines Junction. Please bring your favourite potluck dish to share! https://www.facebook.com/events/1117405768417713/ Junction Arts and Music Whitehorse Concerts and Junction Arts and Music present the Lafayette String Quartet at the St. Elias Convention Centre. The show is on October 19, doors open at 7PM and the show starts at 7:30PM. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for seniors and youth. Tickets are available at the door. Writing Group Local author, Allison Martin, has started a local writing group. The group meets the first Saturday of each month, the next meeting is November 3. It’s a drop-in, casual group for anyone interested in working on their words. The group meets at the Haines Junction Library on the first Saturday of each month from 10am to 2pm. Yukon College Conscious Aging: Aging with Passion and Purpose The Northern Institute of Social Justice presents Conscious Aging: Aging with Passion and Purpose. What can aging with passion and purpose look like in your 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s? This retreat introduces you to conscious aging and the inner work that is important on this path. Topics include:
Standard First Aid with CPR-C Standard First Aid with CPR-C is taking place on October 16-17 from 9AM to 5:00PM. Call 634-8800 to register. The fee is $195. The registration deadline is October 12. Community Wellness Dakwäkäda nda dän kų – Haines Junction Health Centre News CAFN Health Promotions and Blood Ties Four Directions, in partnership with the Haines Junction Health Centre, will be hosting a Naloxone Kit training session at Da Kų on Thursday, October 11 at noon. Lunch will be provided. Everyone is welcome. Flu shots will be offered throughout the community: High-risk community members can received their first. Clinics are as follows:
Clinics for the whole community are as follows:
Flu Shots are available at the Haines Junction Health Centre for high-risk patients from October 22-26 and for the general public starting October 29. Clinic hours are:
Haines Junction Library
The Haines Junction Public Library and the Shakwak Valley Pool are running a “Read to Swim” program from Friday July 6 to whenever the pools closes for the season. Children ages 7 and up can come to the library on Tuesdays and Fridays and read for one hour. (no computers, no screen time). For their effort, they get a voucher for free access to the pool for one day. At the end of the season, the library board will pay the tab. The library is open 1-5 Tuesday to Friday and Saturday 2-5. Augusto! Do Not Miss the Magic! The Festival is now 54% Sold Out! The second annual Augusto! Children’s Festival will take place from August 10 to 12 at the St. Elias Convention Centre in Haines Junction. The Dakwäkäda Dancers will open the festival late Friday afternoon, getting kids warmed up for dancing with Ross River's Dena Zagi band. The theme this year is magic and theatrics - let your imagination be your guide! Learn a few magic tricks, decorate a festival bird mask, dance, drum, join the circus circuit, create a sock puppet or a milk jug swan – with 28 workshops, there is something for everyone! Toddler Town for ages 4 and under will be a mini festival in itself with short concerts, structured craft activities, storytelling corners and the amazing cardboard village to explore. All ages will come together for the feature performance on Saturday night – a one hour interactive magic show, with Alberta magician Sheldon Casavant. To start the magic, ventriloquist Kellie Haines will open the show with her puppet musical - fast paced ventriloquism, singing, dancing, high kicks and physical comedy will keep the audience guessing who is pulling the strings! Check out www.augustokids.ca for our festival brochure, festival updates and information on how to purchase weekend passes. Be sure to sign up for workshops at the same time! Weekend passes for ages 5-12 are $30 and include both evening events, up to six one hour workshops Saturday daytime and Sunday morning, plus a $5.00 credit at the Kid's Cafe in the Atrium Weekend passes for ages 2-4 are $20 and include both evening events and access to Toddler Town Saturday daytime and Sunday morning. If you are planning to attend, we strongly encourage you to purchase tickets now and register for workshops at the same time as some workshops have limited spaces left! Southern Tutchone Language Lessons Sandi: I understand you’ve been taking some Southern Tutchone language lessons in Dakwäkäda Kari? Kari: àghāy. (yes) Sandi: Do you want to practice live on the radio?!? Kari: àghāy. (yes) Sandi: Can you introduce yourself? Kari: Ayinzhì Kari ùye, Johnston ích’e. Dakwäkäda yū nìínje. Sandi: And how are you feeling today? Kari: Shäw iłi. Dä̀nnchʼe? Sandi: Well I’m feeling pretty fine too! Your language skills are sounding pretty great… have you been practicing much? Kari: Äju. (no) June is super busy in the catering business… but I’m hoping to get back to class this month. Classes are open for the whole community and you can join in the fun with instructor Luke Campbell at Da Ku: Today, Tuesday, July 10th from 10-11am Tuesday, July 17th 2pm-3pm Tuesday, July 24th 2pm-3pm Classes are free and super fun! Junction Artist in Residence Hey Junctioners! Are you interested in being part of The Junction Collection: A Site-Specific Fashion Project? We are looking for MODELS to be part of the design process and the final fashion show Gala! Stop by to meet the artist on Tuesday and Wednesday this week from 5:30-7:30pm at St. Elias Convention Center. No experience necessary, come by next week to see what modelling for this project is all about! You need to be able to commit a few hours of time over the next month or so and you must be available for the gala event on October 13th. This is part of this Junction Artist in Residence - JAR Program featuring this year's artist, Henry Navarro. Music at the Village Bakery THIS lucky FRIDAY, July 13th, at the Village Bakery you can see FAWN FRITZEN & DAVID RESTIVO You can expect a variety of jazz-tinged music, ranging from blues to gospel to Patsy Cline-ish country to beloved standards, and originals, too! Fresh Wild Salmon straight from Haines Alaska served fresh off the grill! Grab a plate and pile on the sides and salads, then sit down and enjoy the show! BBQ starts between 6-6:30, music 7 "Fawn is an award-winning, multilingual singer in Whitehorse and David is a JUNO-winning jazz pianist based in Toronto. Together, they meld melody with poetry and create musical magic. They first began their musical collaboration on Fawn's 2016 album, Pairings, and they have since played together around the world, from Montreal to São Paulo. " Call or email now to reserve your dinner! Free admission for the show! This weekend…
Haines Junction welcomed the always exceptional Kluane Bluegrass Festival. A huge thank you to the organizers, volunteers and musicians who made it a fantastic weekend full of friendship and incredible music. We had 12 junction kids playing in the Yukon soccer tournament in Whitehorse this weekend. Coach Martin Jar reports that the kids braved some pretty cool temperatures and wet weather but had incredible team spirit and each player gave 100% on the field. The girls u11 team played exceptionally and took home first place in their division! We had 2 boys on the u10 team from Dawson and they placed 2nd and 2 girls on the u16 team from Dawson who lost in a penalty shootout and placed 4th. Congratulations to all of the Yukon’s young soccer players for a great tournament! Soccer Total Soccer Excellence is hosting a soccer camp at the field at St. Elias Community School on June 12, 13, and 14th. The camp is for kids aged 6 to 15 from 10:30 am to 2:30 during the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The cost for the camp is $50. Please contact Jake Hanson at 335-4423. Junction Artist in Residence Opening Reception Junction Artist in Residence Opening Reception. June 13th, 5pm-7-m and Da Ku Cultural Centre. Please join us for an evening of live music, refreshments and presentation by Henry Navarro, this year's selected artist in residence. Henry Navarro is an accomplished fashion designer and professor of fashion design at Ryerson University in Toronto. Henry’s experience and focus on site-specific fashion – fashion inspired and created in local community contexts – will bring an additional element to this year’s program. The Junction Artist in Residence Program provides one of the only opportunities for Canadian fashion and textile designers to be immersed in a community setting for a 3-month long period. The JAR program is one of the only artist residencies in the world that exists with the goal of incorporating fashion media and we are excited to celebrate this unique program for its second installment. Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay The Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay will try having the 25th anniversary ride again this Saturday, June 16. Over 1200 riders from the Yukon, Alaska, and other parts of Canada and the US. Please be aware that there will be traffic delays for southbound traffic from Haines Junction on Saturday morning. There is also road construction with gravel and reduced speeds between miles 8 and 10 coming from Haines, AK which is the final leg of the bike relay. KCIBR asks everyone to ride and drive safely! Augusto The second annual Augusto! Children’s Festival will take place from August 10 to 12 at the St. Elias Convention Centre in Haines Junction. The Dakwäkäda Dancers will open the festival late Friday afternoon, getting kids warmed up for dancing with Ross River's Dena Zagi band. During the day Saturday and half day Sunday, 28 one hour workshops will be offered where children aged 5 to 12 will have the opportunity to work with professional artists, and try their hand at several different visual art and performing art activities. The theme this year is magic and theatrics - let your imagination be your guide! Learn a few magic tricks, decorate a festival bird mask, dance, drum, join the circus circuit, create a sock puppet or a milk jug swan – with 28 workshops, there is something for everyone! In tandem with the workshop hours, Toddler Town will be a mini festival in itself for ages 4 and under with short concerts, structured craft activities, storytelling corners and the amazing cardboard village to explore. All ages will come together for the feature performance on Saturday night – a one hour interactive magic show, with Alberta magician Sheldon Casavant. To start the magic, ventriloquist Kellie Haines will open the show with her puppet musical - fast paced ventriloquism, singing, dancing, high kicks and physical comedy will keep the audience guessing who is pulling the strings! Check out www.augustokids.ca for festival updates and information on how to purchase weekend passes. Be sure to sign up for workshops at the same time! Online ticket sales begin Monday, June 18th. Weekend passes for ages 5-12 are $30 and include the following: Friday night dance with the Dena Zagi band Saturday night feature performance Kellie Haines Ventriloquist and Magician Sheldon Casavant Up to six one hour workshops Saturday daytime and Sunday morning Plus a $5.00 credit at the Kid's Cafe in the Atrium Weekend passes for ages 2-4 are $20 and include the following: Friday night dance with the Dena Zagi band Saturday night feature performance Kellie Haines Ventriloquist and Magician Sheldon Casavant Access to Toddler Town – Saturday daytime and Sunday morning - structured activities, snacks, roving performers, short concerts and the amazing cardboard village! Arts and Craft Guild The Arts and Craft Guild of HJ gallery is open now at the log church, 7 days a week, 12-4pm or by appointment. Appointments can be made through Pam Butterfield at 634-2335 or 335-4107 We have: Jewelry, Pottery, Print making, Carvings, Photography, Paintings, Wood working, Quilts and other sewn items, Handmade journals, Original collage works, Books, Beading, Cards and more! Items are of various price points. Something for everyone! Haines Junction Summer Day Camp Registration for the brand new Haines Junction Summer Day Camp is open tomorrow, Wednesday, June 12th from 3pm to 6pm outside the arena. The first day of camp is Monday, July 2. Village Bakery and Deli – Salmon Bake and Live Music The legendary Salmon Bake continues this Friday with Fresh Wild Salmon straight from Haines, Alaska served fresh off the grill! This Friday’s feature musician is Declan O’Donovan. Grab a plate and pile on the sides and salads, then sit down and enjoy the show! BBQ starts between 6-6:30, music 7pm. What does Declan have in store for us?? "I will be playing the theme song to Westworld; first on the piano, then on a guitar, then on a dulcimer, and then on a mbira, and finally on a piece of grass squeezed betwixt the top and bottom parts of my thumbs.” He’ll also play selections for this first and second records and the May 2018 single release from 'Hank'. Dinner costs $32 for the salmon dinner or $22 without. There is always free admission for the show. Email or call for reservations 634-2867 or villagebakeryyukon@gmail.com Healing the Soul Wound
Champagne and Aishihik First Nation Presents, Healing the Soul Wound With Eduardo Duran, PhD. World Renowned Author, Psychologist and Healer is coming to Da Ku on Friday, May 18th, 9am to 4pm, Haines Junction. This session will help participants become aware of the impact historical trauma has on present day lives of Native and other people who have a history of collective trauma. Effects of how trauma relates to present day symptoms will be discussed from a western (Archetypal-Jungian) theoretical as well as traditional Indigenous epistemological understandings of the life-world.
The idea of 7th Direction is based on ancient Indigenous teaching. Wise and enlightened teachers tell us that at the center of the six cardinal directions is the 7th Sacred Direction. Coincidentally, the 7th Direction happens to be at the center of our heart. The purpose of therapy and healing is to bring our awareness to the center of our heart and allow us to act and move through the world with heart felt awareness and not simply rely on brain cognitions. Cognitions can be useful if we integrate them with heart awareness, which will help us navigate our daily life-world in a harmonious manner. Contact Nataschaa Chatterton at 867-335-4460 or nchatterton@cafn.ca or jkinney@cafn.ca to register. Visit www.soulhealing16.com Southern Tutchone Hunting Arrows On Thursday, May 10th, 7pm, at Da Kų Culture Centre, come hear what has been learned about Southern Tutchone arrows -- based on finds from the ice patch sites, study of museum collections, and what our Elders have told us. Junction Arts and Music Junction Arts and Music is very excited to be bring the Gwaandak Theatre play The Unplugging to Haines Junction on Wednesday May 16th. Inspired by the Gwich'in story Two Old Women, when the world becomes unplugged - no more iPhones, internet or electricity - two exiled older women retreat to the land, reclaiming wisdom from the past to survive, and build a future. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. - tickets are $20 at the door. This is the final scheduled screening of the play - if you missed it in Whitehorse, you can still catch it in Haines Junction at the St. Elias Convention Centre next Wednesday evening, May 16th. Augusto The second annual Augusto! Children’s Festival will take place from August 10 to 12 at the St. Elias Convention Centre in Haines Junction. Celebrating children aged 12 and under through a weekend festival of art and music, planning for the festival is well underway. The Dakwäkäda Dancers will open the festival late Friday afternoon, getting kids warmed up for dancing with Ross River's Dena Zagi band. During the day Saturday and half day Sunday, 26 one hour workshops will be offered where children aged 5 to 12 will have the opportunity to work with professional artists, and try their hand at several different visual art and performing art activities. With a broad theme of magic and theatrics, workshops will include magic, puppet making, Southern Tutchone dance and songwriting, Kaska drumming and songs, Bhangra music and dance, circus circuit with aerial rig, ukulele lessons, milk jug sculptures, making leather braids and small bags, making colorful clay beads, making masks, creating dream catchers, fashion design, and robotics. In tandem with the workshop hours, Toddler Town will be a mini festival in itself for ages 4 and under with short concerts, structured craft activities, storytelling corners and the amazing cardboard village to explore. All ages will come together for the feature performance on Saturday night – a one hour interactive magic show, with Alberta magician Sheldon Casavant. To start the magic, ventriloquist Kellie Haines will open the show with her puppet musical - fast paced ventriloquism, singing, dancing, high kicks and physical comedy will keep the audience guessing who is pulling the strings! Be sure to mark the date and join us in Haines Junction on August 10th to 12th! Online tickets sales will begin on June 18th. Check the website at www.augustokids.ca Birding Thursday 10 May: Haines Junction – Spring migration! Trip to the lagoons with Julie Bauer and Terry Skjonsberg. Meet at the Frosty Freeze at 7pm. (2 hrs) Soccer Our soccer teams went to Yellowknife for the Junior Super Soccer Tournament. The St. Elias Eagles Grade 7 Girls team brought home a silver medal. They played 7 games and came 2nd out of 10 teams. Our Boys Grade 7 team came home with a bronze. They played 6 games and came third out of 10 teams. Marty Samis, Derric Lewis and Cindi Cowie coached and chaperoned the kids. Junior Rangers The Top Shot Junior Ranger team, all from Haines Junction, went to Ontario this past weekend to compete in the National Air Gun competition. Their coach, Marcel Dulac, brought five shooters to the competition. We’re delighted to announce that the Yukon team won Top Team in Canada, competing against all other Patrols in Canada. Top Team Award
Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay The Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay is going to try and hold it’s 25th anniversary ride again this June on the 16th. Rider registration is full but there are still a few volunteers needed both in Whitehorse before the event and on the day of the event in Haines Junction. More information at kcibr.org. Hockey The HJ Huskies have wrapped up their 2017-2018 on-ice hockey season. A big Thank You to all the coaches, parents, volunteers rink attendants, and sponsors for a fantastic season! Without your continued support they couldn't make all the practices, games, tournaments and fundraisers happen! The following are some of HJMH’s annual off season/off ice fundraising events: May 16: Highway Litter Pick-Up Time and Place: 6.30pm – meet at the St.Elias Community School June 14: Kluane Chilkat International BIKE RELAY Check Point (1-4) SET UP! To sign up as a volunteer or for more information on these fundraising events or HJMH please call 867-332-2070. HJMHA would like to thank everyone who continue to donate their refundables. For those who are unaware, anyone could donate their refundables to any local club. HJMH would be grateful if you considered donating yours to our group! Thank you! Classes and Pick-up Games At the School Gym… Drop-in Volleyball on Wednesdays at 7pm Indoor soccer is every Thursday from 7:30-9pm in the school gym. Drop-in Basketball is every Friday from 7-8:30pm Around Town…
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Tots Romp n Run has fun, wiggles and movement for children 4 and under very Tuesday and Thursday mornings. It is 10am -11:30am at the Haines Junction Hockey Arena mezzanine! Programs are always changing. For May until early June we will have Kazoo- a music program where we will sing, clap, shake, bang, bong, skip, hop, swish and sway in a musical direction. Kids will learn songs, make simple instruments and move to music. There is also a fun movement program with lots of games, activities and giggles that will get your little one moving. Healthy snack and coffee provided. Parent or caregiver participation is required. For more information contact Laura at laura.gorecki@gmail.com The Haines Junction Public Library
Wellness MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH It’s springtime in Yukon, a time of energy renewal and the return of more daylight. Our monthly health board features tips for Positive Mental Wellness, accessible community resources for mental health help, and some information to dispel common myths about mental illness. For more information, go to www.yukonwellness.ca. DOCTOR CLINIC DAYS Our doctor clinics will change in June, with the arrival of Dr. Alison Freeman, the new family doctor for Haines Junction and the North Highway. Please call the clinic to get on her appointment list. We will start booking appointments mid-May. Questions or concerns can be directed to the Nurse in Charge, Meghann Willard. We appreciate your patience during this transition. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEK IS MAY 6-12 We are heading into summer fire season in the Yukon, a great reminder to prepare for unexpected emergencies. Having a plan, making a kit, and anticipating health needs are all ways to be ready for sudden evacuations. Check out www.getprepared.gc.ca for more information. |
AboutOn the 2nd Tuesday of each month, the CBC Community Reporter for Dakwäkäda-Haines Junction (Kari Johnston) speaks on Yukon Morning with Christine Grenier at around 8:20 am. Tune in at 103.5 FM. Archives
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