CBC Radio Community Report for December 14, 2023

This is the December 14, 2023 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.ca
Intro

• Wild weather the past few weeks – really quite warm, lots of snow up the highway. Road closed to Haines. Slippery conditions on the highways. Drive safe!
• We lost a local legend in early December, Henry Henkel. He lived a long lovely life.  He was a long time Haines Junction resident who died last week. He built our beautiful, iconic log church in the late 1980’s. It’s a wonderful place to host events – Bluegrass Festival goers revel in the Sunday gospel and we all love the Thrift Shop that it hosts in the basement. Our condolences to Henry’s family and friends. (When I put out the call for this month’s report, community members asked that I include Henry)
• We have had a lot of loss in our community over the past month and this year. Yukon communities are small and so interconnected and we deeply feel the loss of community members. But it’s also where we see our strengths, as we come together to mourn and celebrate with each other.
• Fire Department, CAFN staff and local volunteers have started to put in the ice at the outdoor arena beside the youth center! Thank you to Rob McPhee for taking the lead on this!
• Amazing Career Fair on November 30 hosted by CAFN. Over 70 exhibitors! Great turnout. Congratulations to the HR department for organizing an exceptional event.
• Food Bank Christmas Hampers went out on Wednesday. Thank you to the incredible volunteers and Whitehorse Food Bank. About 1/5th of our catchment receives a monthly hamper. Visit hjfoodassociation.com for more information or to donate. We still have a few turkeys, if you need a bit of help this Christmas, reach out to Kari at 335-0440 or hjfoodhamper.com
• Lots of great holiday events have happened – open houses and gingerbread house making dinners and beading/crafting workshops…

About Town
Storytime at the Haines Junction Public Library

• Family Time is Saturday mornings from 10am to noon for kids under 6 and their grown-ups (older siblings welcome too). This is a casual drop-in program for littles to come read books, do puzzles and a craft!

St Elias Seniors Society

• Seniors and Elders refreshments and games every Wednesday at 1:30 PM at the Drop-In (lower floor of Yukon Housing Apartment Building). Chair yoga is every Friday at 1:30pm. 
• There is a new shuttle bus monthly program. Contact Patty Moore for the next opportunity to travel to Whitehorse.
• Seniors Society Christmas Dinner for members is at 4:00PM on December 18, 2023

BGC Yukon

• BGC Yukon's Drop-in Afterschool is back in full swing ! 
• Programming is for youth 12+
• Welcoming onboard Danielle as our Program Manager to strengthen the team, we are ready to start hosting!
• These programs are a collaboration between BGC Yukon, CAFN Youth Programs & St Elias Community School and they could not be possible without the precious help of community volunteers who make these experiences even richer for our young people, Thank You and Reach out if you want to join the fun!
• Every day Young people have access to a safe space, adult support and delicious Snacks! 
• On Mondays from 3:30 to 5:30pm join Fun with Food, Learn new skills, share recipes and take food home !
• Tuesdays 3:30 to 5:30pm it's Game Night ; Play, have fun, build skills and challenge your friends 
• Wednesdays 3:30 to 5:50 pm Rec Opportunities in the Gym and Outside Weather pending. 
• Thursdays 3:20 to 6pm is Girls Club for female and female identifying , providing a safe space to access opportunities and learn new things. Dinner Provided!
• For info reach out to Danielle [email protected] 

Christmas Bird Count

• Christmas bird count for the Junction is on Sunday Dec 17. Count for Kluane Lake is Dec 30. As usual all participants are welcome, all ages but need to organize routes before count day. Please to contact Julie Bauer for more information at at 336-0688. Dates will be on the Echo as usual and posters at the Post office, school….

Holiday Festivities!

• Skate with Santa
• December 24 from 1-3pm
• Hot dogs, hot chocolate, giveaways!
• Thank you to HJMH, St Elias Lions, CAFN, VofHJ

Village of Haines Junction Open House

• Mayor and Council invite you to an evening of appetizers and refreshments
• Friday, December 15, 2023 from 5-8pm
• St Elias Convention Center
• This is a licenced event. All minors must be accompanied by an adult

Winter Holiday Card Contest

• Make a 4.25x5.5” card and drop it off at the Village office to be entered into a draw. The cards will be distributed in our local PO boxes.
• A wonderful way to spread holiday cheer!
• Drop off at the Village office by December 15

Christmas Lights and Decorating Contest

• Annual event will take place December 19 to 21. 
• Remember to notify the Village in advance if you want your house judged but your lights aren’t visible from the road or if you live outside the town/CAFN boundary.

Christmas Caroling

• Sunday, December 17 at the Log Church
• Come sing along to Christmas carol favourites with live music and get in the spirit with traditional readings. 
• Bring a dessert to share if you can
• Everyone is welcome!
• A big thank you to Elsabe Kloppers for being the musical director for the Carol Service.

Health and Wellness

• A reminder if you're looking for free counselling supports as we head into the colder/dark months, WellnessTogether.ca is a fantastic resource

Augusto!

• After a pause in programming, the annual Augusto! Children's Festival is coming back in 2024! The festival will take place from August 9 to August 11, 2024, at the St. Elias Convention Centre in Haines Junction, Yukon. The festival will run from late Friday afternoon until midday on Sunday and focus on art, music and other traditional children's festival activities. This festival is geared towards children ages 12 and under. 

Champagne and Aishihik First Nations
1st Night Celebration at Da Ku

• All welcome
• Dinner is from 6 to 8pm
• FIreworks!

Heritage Lands and Resources - Family Fun Day

• January 5
• Pine Lake from 11 to 4pm

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!

Takhini Sewing Nights 

• @Takhini Hall 6-9pm
• Nov 16 & 23, Dec 7 & 14
• Bring your unfinished projects or start a new one. Supplies available & light snacks provided.

YukonU - Haines Junction Campus
Become a STEM Facilitator!

• Here is a fantastic local opportunity for youth to gain experience and develop their skills by becoming a STEM facilitator - while also fostering learning opportunities in our community! As indicated on the poster, interested youth can submit a resume and cover letter to apply, but also feel free to reach out to the STEM team at [email protected] or to local campus staff at [email protected] to express your interest more informally. We are thrilled at the prospect of having more STEM programming for youth in our community and to have paid work in the STEM realm right here in Haines Junction. If you are a working professional interested in playing a role in STEM programming, please reach out for a chat to explore possibilities! Thank you for your interest, and please consider sharing this opportunity with youth who might be interested!

Commercial Driver Training

• We have had an amazing and overwhelming response to the call out for interest for this training! CNIM is now working on planning training for HJ/Kluane. We will run our first Air Brakes course next week (the course is already full) with another being planned for January. CNIM is also working on planning the Class 3 program for the New Year, so if you submitted an intake form, stay tuned for details on that training. Class 1 will be planned for a future time. Thank you for your interest!

Art and Culture


Junction Arts and Music (JAM)Volunteer Appreciation Day

• Saturday, January 20
• 2 to 5pm
• St Elias Convention Center
  • WHO NEEDS TO ATTEND: This is for all the past, present and future volunteers who have been involved with JAM events. If you're interested in being apart of future JAM events, please join us and find out more!
  • WHAT TO EXPECT: The afternoon will be an informal gathering with the JAM team. Snack will be provided. 
  • WHY THE EVENT: We want to say thank you for your help. We can't put these events on without you. 
  • *Please RSVP by January 15th so we can plan accordingly. Looking forward to seeing you there! 

Art Journaling Group

• Art Journaling Group happens every Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9pm in Room 9 of the St. Elias School.   Art journaling can be whatever you want it to be – draw, cut and paste, write, paint inside a book of any size.  Please bring your own creative supplies that you like to use. This can be scraps of paper, magazines, glue, paint, pen, markers, stamps, ink etc. and a book or journal to create in.  This group is open to adults (18 years old and up), and is a drop-in style group whenever you can make it.  

Shopping!
Haines Junction Community Market

• The market is from 2-4 at the Convention Center, and there will be a special visit from Mr. Grinch himself. Marty Samis photography will also be there taking pictures for anyone who wants one with the Grinch.
• The WISE Class (St Elias Community School Outdoor Ed Program) will be running a fundraising concession too. 
• It will be an awesome, festive community gathering!
• The Haines Junction Community Association is also hosting a Winter Market Series, with dates once per month from Jan-May. 

The Haines Junction Thrift Shop

• The Haines Junction Thrift Shop, located in the basement of the Log Church, the Thrift Shop is open every Thursday from 2 - 6 PM. Prices are low and numerous adult items are available for $2, and most items for children are $1.  
• Please bring your own bags, and cash when coming to shop!

Sports and Fitness
Disco Skate!

• BGC is hosting from 3:30 to 5:30pm for kids 12+
• The arena staff are hosting an all ages disco skate from 7-9pm

St Elias Ski Club

• The groomers have packed and laid the first trackset at the Forestry trails
• Join the ski club for access to trail maps. 
• Members is pay what you can. They suggest $50/family or $30/individual for the year. 
• Donations can be made by etransfer to [email protected] or find them on Facebook for more information.

Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival

• Save the date: Friday, January 12
• More details to come!

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.

Basketball

• Monday nights at 8pm. 13+. Come on out and shoot some hoops. Contract Travis Bernard for more information.

Volleyball

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

Bill Brewster Arena Schedule

• There is public skating every day from 2:30 to 4:30pm
• Curling is every other Sunday from noon to 4pm.
• Other times are available by visiting hainesjunction.ca or follow “Bill Brewster Arena” on Facebook

Fit with Nic

• Happening Tuesdays at 6:15pm → although next week will be on Thursday
• By donation to help support purchasing more equipment

Yoga

• Lotus Studio has regular Sunday 6pm 75 mins Vinyasa Flow yoga and Wednesday lunchtime yoga or meditation 12:5-1pm alternating Wednesdays

Yoga this weekend

• Sat 16 (All by donation)
• 11 am Flow & 2:30 Yin with Amber Heals
• 9-10pm Evening Soundbath with Golden Fox

 

• Book your spot at https://lotus.janeapp.com or text me at (250)797-4921