CBC Community Report for November 16, 2023

Introduction

• People are still talking about how great the Hallowe’en dances were
• Huge thank you to the Lions Club, Dan and Val,  and the Fire Department for a great fireworks performance, bonfire and hot chocolate and hot dogs!
• Thank you to the Rangers for hosting a great Remembrance Day service. Raised $6K for the Legion.
• Great conversation last night about prescription burns in Kluane Park. 
• A reminder as we head into the dark cold months that there is are great resource at WellnessTogether.ca to support wellness and counselling.

About Town
Storytime at the Haines Junction Public Library

• 10am Fridays for stories and STEM activities!
• TONIGHT! Thursday, Nov 16, 2023 will be the Library Christmas Craft & Bake Sale. Table rental is $10. The sale is from 7-9pm at the St Elias Convention Center
• Mark your calendars for Monday, November 20 at 6pm! Local youth writer, Roy Oborne, will be reading from his short story ONE IN THE WILDERNESS that took first place in the Ripple Foundation Short Story Contest. A family-friendly event, a limited number of books are available for sale, and light snacks are provided.

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.    
• There is a new shuttle bus monthly program. Contact Patty Moore for the next opportunity to travel to Whitehorse.

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 hjmanager@bgcyukon.com 

Village of Haines Junction and Wildland Fire-HJA community information meeting about Local Fire Smart protection for everyone living in the Haines Junction area. Learn about how you can get ready for next fire season. It’s at the Convention Center at 6pm on Thursday, November 23
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 Parties!

• Save the date!  Joint Christmas Open House, Thurs Dec 7, 2023, 4-6pm at St Elias Convention Centre!!   Booths, Door Prizes, Snacks! Hosted by the AARC, YESAB-HJ, Kluane Park Management Board, YukonU
• CAFN is hosting a Holiday Open House with appies and door prizes at the CAFN main Administration Building! 
• Dec, 6 from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• #1 Allen Place, Haines Junction
• Everyone is welcome!

Health and WellnessHaines Junction Health Center

• November is Diabetes Awareness Month
• Common signs of diabetes are unusual thirst, frequent urination, fatigue and unexplained weight change. You may be at risk if you are over 40, have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea or are overweight.
• COVID and Flu shot appointments are available. Call the health center at 634-4444 to book an appointment or walk-in for a flu shot!

HJ Food Association

• The next food hamper delivery is scheduled for December 13. We will have Christmas Turkeys and Hams with that delivery. Email hjfoodbank@gmail.com or call/text Kari at 335-0440 for more information.
• https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/FOODassn/

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. 
• A total of 24 one hour workshops are proposed during the festival: 16 on Saturday and 8 on Sunday, for children ages 5 to 12. Workshops will take place between 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and between 10:00a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. 
• The festival will also continue to have an emphasis on up-cycling, repurposing found objects and transforming waste materials into expressive art explorations and musical instruments.
• The Augusto! Children's Festival is now requesting proposals from visual artists to lead one-hour workshops. If you are interested in submitting a proposal for consideration, please complete the application form below.
• CRITERIA: The board's decisions will be based on artistic merit, inclusion of First Nations and non First Nations artists, related experience teaching children's workshops and ensuring a variety of art forms are selected. Augusto! Children's Festival has the right to refuse any or all submissions.  
• Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm on December 01, 2023.

Champagne and Aishihik First Nations

• Board Game Nights @ Mun ku
• 7-9pm Mondays, November 20 & 27
• Call Darline for more info 634-5216
• Please stay home if you are not feeling well!

 

• Men’s and women’s sewing group every Tuesday at Mun kų from 1-4pm
• For more information, contact Jocelyn at 634-5119.

 

• Every Thursday in November is Men's Games 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.

 

• Regalia Support Workshop November 20 @ Da ku
• 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm for more information please contact Richard Smith at 634-3300 ext 409 or e-mail him at rsmith@cafn.ca Materials and supplies provided.

 

• November 25 NŁÄSHĒJEL Special GA @ Champagne Hall
• We invite all Citizens to attend this special Fall General Assembly. This is a continuation of the summer GA to finalize outstanding resolutions. Business starts Saturday at 10 am. Meals provided and door prizes!
• For more information, please contact: Kathleen Jones
• (867) 634-4200 kjones@cafn.ca
• Denise Beattie at (867) 334-3943 dbeattie@cafn.ca
• Cafn.ca/nlashejel/

 

• November 29 Connecting through Culture Takhini Hall from 11:30am – 2:00pm
• Stop by for a visit & enjoy a meal made from traditional foods!
• Please stay home if you are not feeling well!

 

• CAFN Career Fair 2023 November 30th 10am-3pm
• If you are interested in meeting new folks, finding out about career opportunities or working on your resume; this FREE event is for you. (If you want to work on your resume at the Fair, please bring your information with you)
• CAFN has invited numerous businesses, organizations and government departments to attend (First Nation, Federal, and Territorial). Snacks and a light lunch provided. There will also be door prizes!
• For more information contact Monique Martin at mmartin@cafn.ca or 334-6272 or Megan MacKellar

Art and Culture
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!
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
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

• It’s that time of the year again. Basketball is starting up this week. Monday nights at 8pm. 13+. Come on out and shoot some hoops. Contract Travis Bernard for more information.

Volleyball

• Adult volleyball will begin on Oct. 25th - 7pm, school gym. 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

Yoga

• Lotus Studio has regular Sunday 6pm 75 mins Vinyasa Flow yoga and Wednesday lunchtime yoga or meditation 12:5-1pm alternating Wednesdays
• NEW classes! Amber Heals will be at Lotus Studio Sat Nov 18th 75 minute teaching Start Slow then Flow classes 11am and 6pm.
• www.lotus.janeapp.com to register

Step Aerobics Class – Interested?

• Shelby Moore is Looking to start back up my Step Aerobics Class
• ** Expression of Interest **
• I am a passionate group fitness instructor, promoting mental health and wellness in the community. An amazing workout, to up beat music, it will leave you smiling and confident!
• Low impact, new comers are always welcome!
• *** Looking to start in December! **
• 10 step’s available per class— will be booking online for steps — not yet- just looking for expression of interest from community before starting class --