CBC Community Report for February 16, 2023

Congratulations to…

• Shäwthän Näzhì: Healing with the Land Society for winning $500,000 in the Arctic Inspiration Prize. We are all so very proud of you.
  
• Also what an incredible showing at the Arctic Winter Games for Team Yukon and our Haines Junction athletes!.
  
• Also a big shout out to the local teams at the Hand Games Tournament this weekend and team Dakwakada Nembà for winning SECOND PLACE! 
  

About Town
Glacier Nights Snow Festival

• Junction Arts and Music along with several community groups is hosting a new event!
  
• Friday March 3 from 5-9:30 pm and Saturday March 4 from 10am to 9:30pm
  
• This is an indoor/outdoor event
  
• Jai Reid from Haines Junction will be accompanying Joshua Lesage in sculpting an 8'x8'x8' snow sculpture.
  
• Meet and greet the Artists wine and cheese Friday March 3rd at the Snow bar on the St-Elias Convention Center grounds.
  
• Pancake Breakfast Saturday Morning.  Grads are fundraising and providing food and drink during the event, please come support them.
  
• Haines Junction Community Market Saturday
  
• Snow sculpting competition Saturday. Spots still available. Free to enter. Open to all skill levels. Entry deadline Sunday February 19 midnight.
  
• Outdoor snow bar with lights, dancing and costume contest Saturday Night. Dress for fun, dance to stay warm;)
  
• Silent auction
  
• Film projection
  
• Youth center offering a snow globe workshop and more!
  

Storytime at the Haines Junction Public Library

• 10am Fridays for stories and STEM activities!
  

St Elias Seniors Society

• Seniors and Elders refreshments and games every Wednesday at 2:00 at the Drop-In (lower floor of Yukon Housing Apartment Building).   
  
• Weekly floor curling, carpet bowling and indoor walking group on Thursdays at 2:00 in the Convention Centre.    
  
• Happy Feet (foot clinics) will be out again for the next one scheduled for February 27 and 28.
  

Celebrating Junctioners “outside”
It’s always exciting to see Junctioners excelling at what they do best.Artist - Marty Richie

• Marty Richie’s latest exhibit is at Arts Underground on Main Street. 
  
• It’s called Understories and she describes it as taking a walk through a Yukon forest and seeing tiny forest creatures like elves…
  
• It is a kid-friendly show that takes you on a magical walk through the boreal forest. 
  
• There are lots of fun little details to discover and it's made from handprinted linocuts on paper and recycled fabric. 
  
• In fact, lots of it is actual clothing that could be worn! 
  
• But make sure to look for all the busy forest beings hidden throughout!
  
• The show is open at Arts Underground from 12 noon until 5 pm, Tuesday to Saturday until February 25th."
  

Athlete- Callum Weir

• I mentioned a few months back that Callum Weir made the Mens Futsal National team
  
• His family is excited to report that he’s trying out for the Canadian Soccer pro teams!
  
• Good luck Callum, we’re rooting for you!
  

Athlete - Roy Oborne

• We’re also really proud of 11 year old athlete Roy Oborne who is swimming at BC Divisionals in Surrey this week. If he does well, he’ll advance to provincials. Go Roy Go!!
  

Shopping!
Thrift Store

• The Thrift Shop, located in the basement of the Log Church is open every Thursday from 2-6 PM.  
  
• It is run by volunteers, that sort and organize donations of clothing and small household items in the hopes that these items can be reused by community members. 
  
• Donations of clean, good condition items can be dropped off outside the Thrift Shop at any time. 
  

Health and Wellness
Art Journaling

• Wednesday evening art journal group provides time and space to be creative in whatever way works for you…. draw, paint, glue, write .  
  
• All adults welcome- school art room 7-9pm
  

Sports and Fitness
St Elias Ski Club

• Did you know we have over 40km of groomed trails in Haines Junction? 
  
• A huge thank you to our local volunteer trail groomers
  
  • Kathleen Lake/Mät'atäna Män  - Groomed and trackset for classic on February 7th
    
  • Summit creek  - Groomed on February 5th 
    
  • Pine Lake - Groomed and trackset for classic and skate skiing on February 11 
    
  • Forestry Trails - Groomed and trackset on February 2 
    
  • Auriol Trail - Packed and groomed on February 10 (not trackset)
    
• 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.
  

Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay

• After a 3 year hiatus, we are back! 
  
• This event begins in Haines Junction, Yukon and ends in Haines, Alaska on Saturday June 17, 2023.
  
• We're busy revising information, recruiting volunteer groups, etc. 
  
• This year, they have 3 vacant checkpoints on the Canadian side that need to be managed by non profit groups. Organizers have been working on this since the fall but with no luck so far.
  
• Running a checkpoint is an opportunity to raise $1500 for your organization!
  
• There are 7 checkpoints along the way, managed by non profit groups
  
• Interested? Please email [email protected] or call 867-334-1286.
  

BGC Yukon Programming

• BGC Yukon is offering new youth programming in HJ
  
• Mondays – Fun with Food program is 3:30 to 5:30pm → learn new skills and eat food!
  
• Mondays - Youth basketball is from 3:30 to 4:30pm
  
• Tuesday – Girls Group from 3:30pm to 5:30pm for grades 6-12
  
• Wednesdays - Open gym time from 3:30pm to 5:30pm - ages 12+
  
• Thursdays - Badminton and Pickleball 3:30pm to 5:30pm
  
• Thursdays - Introduction to Mindfulness, youth 10+ with adult, or 12+ (adults too!) Be kind to your mind! 6 to 7pm
  

Hardwater Race

• 2023 races at Pine Lake are scheduled for April 1-2
  

Step Classes with Shelby

• Mondays and Thursdays ! 5 pm to 6 pm in the Mezzanine
  

Yoga

• Lotus Yoga Studio
  
  • We have yoga for the Haines Junction Dakwäkäda community happening  this Fri at 6:30pm and Breathe and Silent meditation class on Sat at 10:45am
    
  • Both classes are 75 mins and $10 each, no experience necessary as anyone can do this! Everyone needs to move their joints in all ranges for proper body mechanics and using breathe to energize or calm our mind or bodies can have very powerful effects in other areas of our lives .
    
  • Head to lotusstudio.ca to book in or text Rebecca at 250797-4921 for information.
    
  • Wear loose comfortable clothes, bring a yoga mat and water bottle. 
    
  • Thank you to RPAY -Recreation and Parks Association of the Yukon for assisting in funding this wellness program for the community of Haines Junction. Cost per person to attend is $10.
    

Romp n Run

• Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10-11:30am
  
• Today’s activity is Sing Along Songs and Bouncy Castle Fun. It’s in the Grand Hall this week.
  
• Activities are for Kids and their caregivers
  
• Snacks provided
  

The Bill Brewster Arena

• Lots of skating - check the schedule online
  

Adult Volleyball 

• 16+, and St Elias junior and senior volleyball team members are invited.
  
• Wednesday’s at 7:00- 9:00pm.
  
• At the school gym.
  

Basketball

• Mondays at 7pm. 13+
  

Badminton and Pickleball

• 7 to 8:30pm