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This is the November 14, 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 and to the Echo (when possible) -- 👋 Introduction 👉Congratulations to new mayor and council 👉Great Halloween events – the weekend before we had the JAM hosted Family Barn Dance, Haunted House (hosted by the grad class) and Dance Party; then their was Pumpkin Carving host by Da Ku, followed by the school Halloween Carnival, lots of spooky houses for trick-or-treating; and ending with the incredible fireworks and Bon Fire from the Volunteer Fire Department, Village of Haines Junction, St Elias Lions Club and the Drummond Family. 👉Thank you to the Rangers and St Elias Lions Club for always hosting a thoughtful Remembrance Day ceremony. 👉Cougar sightings being reported in town 👋Around Town 👉New Physiotherapist My name is Leah and I am a physiotherapist in Whitehorse (some of you may already know me). I have booked the community centre on Nov 26th to come and do some sessions for the community, to make it more accessible rather than patients having to come to Whitehorse. I currently just have one day booked, but I am open to extending this into the future if the community supports it. Services offered:
Please message me on facebook or email [email protected] to inquire about an appointment. 👉Proposed Land Treatment Facility in the MacIntosh Quarry CastleRock, a Dakwakada Capital Investments company is proposing a new Land Treatment Facility near Haines Junction at the MacIntosh Quarry which is near Bear Creek. The LTF will feature several large cells to passively remediate petroleum hydrocarbons in soil, a process that will typically takes 2 – 18 months depending on the contamination. Each cell will be lined with a geo-synthetic liner. The LTF will be about 150m x 150m and about 850 m away from the nearest residence. 👋Holiday Events 👉The Library Board annual bake sale and Christmas craft fair Thursday, November 14. Bake Sale 6:30PM | Craft Fair 7-9PM Shop local, find holiday treasures, and enjoy delicious treats—all while supporting our library programming! Calling all Bakers! We need your help to make this event a success. If you love baking, consider donating your favourite cookies, cakes, pies, or other goodies for the sale. Every baked donation brings us closer to funding more enriching programs for all ages. Date & Time: Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 6:30pm Location: St. Elias Convention Centre Baking Drop-Off: Drop off baking on November 14th at the library before 5pm or to the convention centre between 3-6:30pm. 👉Annual Skate with Santa Annual Skate with Santa @ Bill Brewster arena Dec. 24, Christmas Eve day, from 1-3pm. Come skate with Santa! Prizes given out during the skate. Free hot dogs & hot chocolate. Thanks to major sponsors CAFN, HJMH, St. Elias Lions Club. Thanks also to Little Green Apple & VHJ. A family Christmas Tradition for the past 37 years!! 👉Holiday Open House Mark your calendars, annual Joint Christmas Open House, Wednesday Dec 4, 2024, 4-6pm at the Convention Centre, Haines Junction. Booths hosted by Kluane National Park Management Board, YESAB - HJ Office, Alsek Renewable Resource Council, YukonU, Kluane Lake Research Station, Sha Shaw Corporation and many more! 👋Haines Junction Public Library 👉Storytime starts up again this Friday: Join us for Storytime, a fun and engaging program for little ones! Each session features themed stories, interactive crafts, and plenty of free time for reading and play. It’s the perfect way for children ages 0-5 to explore books, get creative, and make new friends in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Once a month, Storytime will be held entirely in French—an exciting opportunity to introduce little ones to a new language through fun stories and activities! Check out yukonlibraries.ca/haines-junction to find out more about our events and programs 👉Mountain Festival Was originally planned for November 15-16 but has been postponed. Organizers will update soon with new dates. 👋Village of Haines Junction The VofHJ has released the annual tenders:
👋Champagne and Aishihik First Nations 👉Friday is Nov 15 and you know what that means—Roc Your Mocs Day is here! Join the fun and enter our Dan k’e Wheel of Names Draw by sharing a video of YOU rocking your favorite pair of moccasins and saying “Kenkàt ke t’àdíchì”! Here’s how to enter: Make a video with your moccasins. Say "Kenkàt ke t’àdíchì" Post it on FB with the hashtag #CAFNkenkatke2024 or email it to [email protected] The prize? A $100 Air North Gift Certificate and a few awesome gift baskets ! Deadline to enter: Sunday, Nov 17 at 12:00 AM (midnight). One entry per person. Winners will be announced on the afternoon of Monday, Nov 18. Let’s see those moccasins! Interested in learning more about this special day? Visit rockyourmocs.org 👉Hey Citizens! Are you ready to level up your skills? Join us for a Babysitting Course at Yukon U Campus in Dakwäkäda! When? December 14, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm December 15 , 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Why sign up? Learn valuable childcare skills Boost your resume and confidence Meet new friends and network Get certified and start babysitting! Spaces are limited to 10, so don’t wait! Register today with Lena Ross at 867-332-1786 or email [email protected]. 👉Heads up! We have had a report of a cougar sighting in Haines Junction. Near the tiny homes at Dakwäkäda (Haines Junction) Please stay alert and stay safe! To report animal sightings, call the Yukon Government TIPP LINE 1-800-661-0525 👉Funeral Service Transportation For the late Deannalee Mazur From Shadhäla, the Yänlin Chemi, Takhini and Kwänlin to Dakwäkäda - Haines Junction. Service begins at 2pm Saturday, November 16th To reserve a seat on the bus, please call Rob McPhie at 587-298-2752 Leaving Kwänlin at 10am. 👉Northern Focus Counselling with Vishnu Kolothumkattil in Takhini and Haines Junction! Support Circles at 2B Nakhu Chu 6:00 pm: NEW DATES October 30 and November 14 & 28 Haines Junction, One-on-One services: Nov 18, Dec 9, Jan 13, Feb 17, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 19, Jun 9. Set up an appointment @ 1-867-689-1885 or [email protected]. For more information contact Community Wellness @ 1-867-634-4200. 👉Mitten Making Workshop Takhini Hall: 11am- 4pm November 23rd and December 7th Spaces are limited. All materials provided. Please contact Vanessa at 867-634-5238 to register. 👉2024 Angel Tree Share the joy of Christmas by signing up if your family needs support with children’s gifts this year. Please fill out a registration form and drop it off at the Haines Junction Healing House or CAFN Whitehorse, forms can also be picked up at either location. For more information, please get in touch with Jared at [email protected] 👉 CAFN invites all Citizens to participate in Community Land Use Planning for Shadhäla and Nàkhų Chù It’s your chance to share your input on important Land Use Planning Projects! Food will be provided and Door prizes! Nàkhų Chù | (*new* TBC) Old Takhini Hall Date: Thursday, November 14th Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Dakwäkäda | Da Kų Cultural Centre Date: Tuesday, November 26th Time: 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM Kwänlin | Yukon Inn Plaza Boardroom Date: Thursday, November 28th Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Shadhäla | Champagne Hall Date: Saturday, November 30th (Please note Date change) Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 👉CAFN Community Wellness and Education invite parents and caregivers to join us for dinner and supportive discussion about parenting. Childcare will be provided. Mun Kų, Dakwäkäda Nov 27, 5:30 PM For more information or transportation, contact John Fingland at 867-334-3779. 👉Prenatal and Postnatal Cooking Class Series Haines Junction Healing House, 6-9 pm November 21st | December 5th | December 19th Space is limited! Childcare will be available. Please contact Vanessa at 867-634-5238 to register 👋Augusto! Calling All Creative Leaders! Do you have a fun, hands-on workshop idea for kids? Join us at Augusto Children’s Festival 2025 and help spark imagination and joy! August 8-10, 2025 St. Elias Convention Centre, Haines Junction, Yukon We’re seeking inspiring workshops focused on art, music, and creativity for kids 12 and under. Ready to bring your idea to life? Submit your proposal in just 5-10 minutes! https://forms.gle/vUSagVuJqpK49SG39 👋Thrift Store The Haines Junction Thrift Shop, located in the basement of the Log Church is open every Thursday from 2 -6. There is a wide variety of clothing available for all sizes and prices are always kept low. Besides clothing they also have some household items, books and toys. Please remember to bring your own bag and cash, as only cash sales are possible. 👋The Raven’s Rest Inn 👉Saturday Date Night Alert at the Raven’s Rest Inn Enjoy a cozy three-course meal with a seasonal soup, your choice of main, and a delicious dessert—all for just $40 per person! Limited seating available on Nov 9th, 23rd, & Dec 7th. Pre-bookings only! Reserve your spot and pre-order by the Wednesday before the dinner. Call us at (867) 634-2500 to book. Event starts 7-7:30pm. Don't miss out! 👉Saturday Night Board Game Night Pre-bookings only. November 16 and 30 from 7-9:30pm Includes mini wraps, charcuterie nibbles, canapes, bite sized desserts and free tea, coffee and ice. To book your space, call 634-2500 👉Button Box Community Cafe The Button Box Cafe opened on October 25th from 11am to 4:30pm. It is open Wednesday to Sunday. Located in the Upstairs Dining Room of the Raven's Rest inn, our community cafe will offer delicious lunch treats and more. Come for the food, stay for the community spirit so pop in and see what it’s all about! Opportunity to purchase buttons to donate a lunch to someone else in the community in need. 👋Adventure Time 👉It's Holiday Season ! Let Adventure Time take some burden off your hands. As you know we can pick up Prepaid Orders from Whitehorse and bring them to you. For the Holiday Season, Adventure time offer to wrap your items into beautiful Holiday Gifts. The new service is only for a limited time. Small Gifts : $10 Med Gifts : $20 Large Gifts : $30 Customs orders can be arranged Visit our website to book your service now 👋Sports, Health and Fitness 👉Romp-n-Run Romp n Run is on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-11:30am, from October 1st to December 17th. Come enjoy a facilitated program, followed by a healthy snack, and free play. 👉Yoga Lotus yoga classes are: Sundays @6pm at the Atrium in the St Elias Convention Center. Join Sarah-Monique in a 75 mins FLOW class of stretching and strengthening.Donation amount of $15 recommended. Please bring a mat and comfortable clothes. Wednesday morning @10 at the Convention Center auditorium. Join Sarah-Monique in a 60 mins chair yoga class where she will assist proper biomechanics and form for increasing mobility and balance. Donation amount of $5 recommended. To sign up, please head to https://lotus.janeapp.com/ and click on Sarah-Monique’s profile to book or call/text (250)797-4921. 👉Massage Rebecca Schatz, massage therapist, will be relocating to Bear Creek Lodge as of Oct 1st located at 103091 Alaska HW. Sessions are covered through insurance. To book online head to https://lotus.janeapp.com/ or text (250)797-4921. 👉HJ Soccer Club Thanks for the consistent great turn out to practices this fall! Thanks for filling out registration forms and paying soccer fees ($30 per player, if you can). We realized a few of the new (this year) to soccer parents may not have gotten the message about the upcoming soccer tournament. There is the "Toonie Tournament" on Nov 30 and Dec 1 at the Canada Games Centre in Whitehorse. This is an optional tournament, players need running shoes and a water bottle, and to bring a toonie OR can food donation for the foodbank to drop off at CGC. Players are given a jersey when they arrive. Parents/guardians are responsible for getting their child to and from the tournament and to games held in the flexihall, this is not a school-organized event. The younger age groups often only play on the Saturday, however we do not yet have the schedule. We will send the schedule out as soon as it is available. 👉Minor Hockey Thank you to everyone who supported the Haines Junction Huskies Skate-a-Thon! A total of 3,369 laps were skated by this enthusiastic group of kids and volunteers who are passionate about hockey in our community. The funds raised from our Skate-a-Thon help cover the costs of our camps and clinics throughout the season! Next Up: November 16th Power Skating with Trish Pettitt - Ages 6 and up December 7th All-Star Day - Ages 4 and Up 👉Pedal Junction Cleared YESAB process and now we’re working with the Village who will be working with the Lands Management Branch for use of Public Lands. 👉Basketball Tuesday nights from 7-8:30pm. Tomorrow night (October 8th) will be our first time out. Come on out to shoot some hoops. Ages 13+. 👉Volleyball Wednesday at 6:30pm in the school gym 👉Badminton Badminton on Fridays! Doors will open at 7:30. 16+ unless accompanied by an adult. 👉Kluane Running Club Run every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30 pm. Will be one hour mostly. Meeting up at the front of the swimming pool. Every weekend it will be one longer run after agreement with the group. Join Facebook group if interested 👉Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay 2025 The race will be taking place on Saturday June 21st.
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AboutOn the 2nd Thursday of each month, the CBC Community Reporter for Dakwäkäda-Haines Junction (Kari Johnston) speaks on CBC morning radio show at around 8:20 am. Tune in at 103.5 FM. Archives
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