CBC Radio Community Report for May 9, 2024

This is the May 9, 2024 CBC Yukon morning radio community report for Dakwakada-Haines Junction. This report is produced from information sent by the community or gathered from bulletin boards and Facebook groups for HJ. Please let Kari Johnston know of any errors or omissions. The report is also published to volunteerhainesjunction.com

Intro

• Bears are out!
• Land blessing for the new subdivision was lovely to attend.
• Great engagements recently hosted by YG. Super interesting housing needs assessment being done (HJ is the pilot community) and the new zoning bylaw
• Congrats to SECS students at the Yukon Regional Heritage Fair - great results and lots of fun!
• Rick Staley: Just one quick note on EMS. At the YEMS Communities Conference and Awards Banquet on April 27th. in Whse, our Haines Jct crew received a number of awards. Andrew Lawrence received the EMS Education award for all his time spent educating others in EMS and local First Aid training. Rick Staley received the Bea Felker Supervisors Award, and the Haines Jct EMS crew received the Beyond the Call of Duty Award for a difficult call they attended in the Fall of last year. Well done Haines Jct EMS crew. Haines Jct EMS is always looking for “new blood” so if anyone is interested in becoming a Community EMS Responder please reach out to YEMS.
• Bakery hoping to be open around May 18 or 19.
• Congratulations to Shadunjen van Kampen! Her artwork was selected to be in the Yukon Permanent Art Collection! Shadunjen has also been commissioned by Pedal Junction to do a collaboration t-shirt to support fundraising for the Bike Skills Park. More information coming soon!

Around Town
Birders

• Terry and Julie will be doing the annual sewage ponds bird walk on May 15 at 6pm. This is as Yukon Bird Club walk and will be about 2 hours, all levels of birders are welcome, bring your binoculars, scope if available and warm clothing.

Community Connections: a support and recovery group

• Every Monday from 12 to pm in the Mezzanine
• Facilitated by two HJ MWSU staff
• Food provided
• Contact Travis at 334-5688 or Kat at 332-3721 for more information

St Elias Community School - Pre-K orientation

• Thursday, May 9 from 3:30 pm to 5pm
• Pre-K orientation and open house
• 4-5 year olds and their parents/guardians that will be coming to the school for the first time in August are invited to an open house and orientation.
• Meet your teacher and learn what a day in K4 is all about!
• Refreshments available

St Elias Firearms Association AGM

• May 16 at 7pm at the gun range

Kluane Lake Research Station

• Hosting a community BBQ on May 11 from noon to 4pm
• Everyone is welcome
• Guided plan and history walks with locals Pauly Sias, Jady Hurlburt and Amber Berard-Althouse
• Science activities for kids with YukonU’s Youth STEM program

Run for Mom

• May 12 at noon
• Meet at the Muffin for a 5km walk, run, bike,...
• T-shirts are $25
• Proceeds support breast health in the Yukon

St Elias Lions Club - post secondary bursary

• $1,000 bursary
• Application deadline is May 31
• Students in 3rd or 4th year of post secondary training
• Attending a full-time program
• Attended part/all of high school at SECS
• Can demonstrate financial need
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.3 or 65%
• Demonstrated leadership, volunteerism or community involvement in HJ or at your school

St Elias Lions Club - Jorg Schnieder Poker Run

• May 11 - registration is 9am to 11am
• Hands back by 5pm
• Dinner at 5pm
• Prizes at 6:30PM
• Friday, May 10 - Games night and bar at the St Elias Convention Center

Haines Junction Public Library

• Storytime is Fridays from 10-11am for little ones 2-4 years old and their grown-ups

Yukon Writers Festival

• Saturday, May 11, 7 pm: Closing Reception with all 6 writers at Haines Junction Library
• Ivan Coyote, Michael Gilio, Carrie Mac, Margaret McPherson, Kirsten Madsen and Joshua Whitehead

St Elias Seniors Society
A note from Patty Moore:
Regarding the carpet bowling and floor curling on Monday afternoons, we are actively recruiting new people as we’ve lost so many of our members to Whitehorse facilities or they have passed away. We would also welcome out-of-towners that would like to join us any Monday and if they contact me ahead of time by email, I will do a blitz here so people know to come out as we’ll have “guests” and I can make it an “event”.
Right now we have one day of chair yoga happening in the Atrium because our instructor is only available Wednesday at 3:45 PM after her work at the school. I am working on lining up another instructor for a second day but at this point only Wednesday is confirmed. We have switched to the Atrium to accommodate a larger group of participants and it’s a lovely space for our class. All adults are welcome, not just Seniors and Elders. It is an excellent muscle and balance exercise. Again, people should contact me for more information if they are interested in coming out and I can let them know what equipment is needed.
BGC Yukon

• Weekly programming for youth 12+ from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
• Mondays - Fun with Food
• Tuesdays - Games Night or Boys Night
• Wednesdays - Girls Club and then Fun Run Club
• Thursdays - Rec Night and Open Gym
• For info reach out to program manager Danielle Bray [email protected]

New Physiotherapist

• Hi Haines Junction, we have a physiotherapist in the Junction until the end of June. If you’re dealing with a chronic nagging issue, recent injury/ are post op or if you want your kids to get some proper assessment done, Rebecca can help. She’s working out of the Convention Center. https://rebeccaholecziphysicaltherapy.janeapp.com

Kluane National Park

• For this week’s update we can share that we will open for the season on May 17.
• Kluane National Park and Reserve Visitor Centre at the Da Kų Cultural Centre will open May 17. This year the hours of operation will be 9am – 6pm daily from May 17 – September 22. Registrations will be available from 9am – 6pm as well. Please remember that registration and bear resistant food containers are required for all overnight trips in the backcountry from April 1 – November 15.
• The Thechàl Dhâl’ Visitor Centre will also open May 17 and will be open daily from 10am – 4pm until Sept. 3. We will have lots of great programming there this summer, stay tuned for details.
• The Kathleen Lake Campground will open May 17 also. New this year, in addition to our usual first come, first served sites, 50% of campsites are available by reservation on the Parks Canada Reservation System. The oTENTik accommodations in the campground are also available to reserve on the system. Reservations can be made at reservation.pc.gc.ca
• This year we will be offering a variety of interpretive programs including campfire talks, kids activities and themed presentations! We will advertise programs once we open for the season, and folks can check the Kluane website at pc.gc.ca/Kluane and our Facebook page Parks Canda Yukon for details.
• We would also like to remind Yukoners of the voluntary closures on Thechàl Dhâl’ to minimize disturbances to Dall’s sheep - a year-round closure in an area of sensitive sheep habitat on the south-facing slopes of Thechàl Dhâl’, with a second seasonal closure of the adjacent Thechàl Dhâl’ Ridge Route during lambing season from May 1 to June 15.* Parks Canada also asks visitors to refrain from bringing their dogs to these two areas at any time of year.
• On the weekend of June 1 & 2 we will have interpreters and activities at the Thechàl Dhâl’ Visitor Centre focused on sheep and sharing awareness about how to protect them – stay tuned for more details!

Village of Haines Junction
International Trails Day event happening at Pine Lake Run/Walk/Ride

• Pedal Junction, the TransCanada Trail and the Village of Haines Junction are hosting a Pine Lake Trail Run/Walk/Ride on International Trails Day, June 1, 2024.
• The race will start at 10am on June 1 and go the 6K to Pine Lake. A community BBq will follow. More details coming soon!

Spring Litter Clean-Up

• Turn roadside treasurer into trash!
• Non-profit groups can help keep Yukon clean by removing litter from the Yukon highway right of ways.
• Application deadline is May 15

Champagne and Aishihik First Nations
Mother’s Day Celebration

• Citizens and their families are invited to a Mothers Day Dinner
• Da Ku Cultural Center
• Friday May 10 at 5:30pm
• Please note, seats are limited for the dinner in Whitehorse. Please call to register. Jocelyn Kinney 867 634-5113 or Marion Primozic 867 332 5262.

Bi-Election

• By-Election 2024 Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Voting is by electronic ballot and takes place April 1 to May 15 at 8pm
• For information about the election, please contact the Chief Returning Officer: Tanya Silverfox (867) | 867-334-1385 | [email protected]

Calling all 2024 CAFN Graduates!

• Are you a parent of a K5, Gr. 7, or Gr. 12 Citizen graduating this year?
• Get in touch with us at 867-456-6888 ext. 312 to register with our education department. The annual CAFN Grad planning has begun, and we want to hear from you!

Community Meetings

• Citizens are invited to join Chief and Council for a community meeting to discuss CAFn’s progress and gather your thoughts on community priorities. Contact Angie Wabisca for more information [email protected] or 456-6888 x 331

Out of Territory

• June 18 from 6-8pm
• On Zoom

Klukshu

• Da Ku Cultural Center
• June 5 at 6pm

Canyon

• June 4 at 6pm
• Da Ku Cultural Center

Takhini

• Takhini Hall
• June 3 from 6-8pm

Champagne

• Champagne Hall
• May 23 from 6 to 8pm

Whitehorse

• Mt Mac Recreation Center
• May 21 at 6pm

Äshèyi Agreement Update

• Citizens, please join CAFN to discuss Community Aspects of the Äshèyi Agreements and Reconciliation Plan, Community projects, and planning a Gathering at Äshèyi this summer.
• Äshèyi Community Update and Workshop
• Dakwäkäda: Da Kų Cultural Centre
• Saturday, May 11th
• 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Snacks and Lunch provided.
• Virtual option available. Register with Zabrina Leslie [email protected]

Notice to Citizens: Ashaw Senate Meeting at Champagne Hall

• May 29 : 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• May 30: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• May 30: Executive Elections: 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Contact Kathleen Jones, Elders and Governance Officer for CAFN at:
• (867)634-4200 or via email [email protected]

Yoga

• Yoga at the Healing House on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am

Grad Sewing Nights

• Kindergarten, Gr 7 and Grad 12 grads please join us for regalia sewing nights from 6-8 PM
• Takhini Hall & Whitehorse, Yukon Inn
• Contact: Nikki 867 8363 or Mylenne 867 334 6674

Language Classes

• Champagne and Aishihik First nation is hosting virtual southern Tutchone drop in classes Monday nights.
• Classes run from 6.30pm – 8pm and are free.
• Please visit cafn.ca for more information.

Men’s and women’s sewing group

• every Tuesday at Mun kų from 1-4pm
• For more information, contact Jocelyn at 634-5119.

Men's Games

• Every Thursday in November is night from 7-9pm
• Gather down at Mun Ku for some socializing and entertainment, no money on the line.
• Please stay home if you are not feeling well!

YukonU - Haines Junction Campus

• Food Safe course - May 13 9am to 5pm
• Contact the campus to register
• 634-7100

Art and Culture
Art Studio Tour

• May 25 from 1-6pm

Junction Arts and Music

• Beginner Theater Lighting Training
• May 25 at noon
• Contact JAM for more information
• 4 spots available

Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival

• June 7-9
• Yukon’s Premier Bluegrass Event

Augusto!

• Remember to Mark the Date for the fifth annual Augusto! Children's Festival August 9th to August 11th. Once again we have a full weekend of events from late Friday afternoon to early Sunday afternoon for children 12 and under. A family dance, art workshops, music workshops, two theatre performances, a dedicated Toddler Town for kids 4 and under, and so much more! Tickets for the weekend will go on sale on June 25th.

Shopping!
Haines Junction Community Market

• Last of the winter market series: Sunday May 12 (Mother’s Day) from 1 to 3pm
• Tea and treats for moms!

Takhini Valley Meats

• New dates are going to be Fridays from 11amt to 5pm at Top Spot

The Haines Junction Thrift Shop

• The Haines Junction Thrift Shop, located in the basement of the Log Church will be open 2-6 pm for the next couple of Thursdays before they hold the annual end of season $2 a bag Clearance Sale and the Thrift Shop closes for the summer. The $2 a bag sale will be held on Thursday May 23 and Friday May 24 from 2-6 and Saturday May 25 from 12 -3. Please bring cash and your own bag. On Thursday during the $2 a bag sale, there will also be a BBQ Fundraiser to help raise funds to go towards the replacement of the Church stairs.

Sports and Fitness
Bike Repair Clinic

• Mishka and Pedal Junction are collaborating to host a bike repair clinic for May 31/June 1.
  

Pedal Junction

• New community group in town called Pedal Junction that is working to further active transportation and bicycle initiatives for all ages in and around Dakwakada/Haines Junction
• They are fundraising to apply to the Community Development Fund for money to build a bike skills park in Haines Junction.
  
• Learn more about it at pedaljunction.org

Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay

• June 15
• Registration opened March 15
• It is recommended that teams register early, as this event sells out quickly. There is an overall registration limit of 1,200 riders and 95 8-person teams. Regardless of a sellout, solo riders can continue to register until the May 10, 2024 Final Registration deadline.
• kcibr.org

Romp n Run

• Happens Tuesdays and Thursday from 10am to 11:30am. Drop in. Programming is for kids 4 and under and their parents/caregivers.
• Haines Junction Arena Mezzanine.

Volleyball

• Adult volleyball is at 7pm, school gym.
• Who is it for? Adults and members of the junior/senior highschool volleyball team