CBC Community Report for October 17, 2023

Intro

• We’ve had a beautiful fall – felt really mild and sunny. Extended our opportunity to get ready for winter. 
• Hockey started last week – great to see so many happy faces at the arena
  
  
  

About Town
Storytime at the Haines Junction Public Library

• 10am Fridays for stories and STEM activities!
• SAVE THE DATE Thursday, Nov 16, 2023 will be the Library Christmas Craft Sale

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 

Service Canada

• Will be at the Convention Center from 9:30am to 3:30 pm (closed noon to 12:30pm)
• They are able to help with EI, CPP, OAS, GIS, SIN and Passports.
  
  
  

Health and WellnessFlu and COVID Vaccinations

• There’s always lots happening at the Health Centre. We have a full complement of staff at the health center now with 4 primary care nurses, two administrators and Dr Froud!
• COVID-19 boosters and the flu shot will be available now! There was a special clinic yesterday for Seniors/Elders that included a roast turkey luncheon organized by CAFN and the St Elias Seniors. 
• General public clinics start October 25 and 26 from 2-6pm.Call 634-4444 if you want to book an appointment or just drop-in! 
• Remember get yer “Flu before Boo!” 

Wildwood Spirit SAVE THE DATE: Medicine Making Workshop coming up on Nov 4

• After a few weeks' break to recharge, I am getting ready to share more plant magic with you during this most magical time of year!
• For now, mark your calendars for a cozy medicine making workshop at the Wildwood Medicinal Herb Farm on Nov 4. More details coming soon!

Champagne and Aishihik First Nations

• A Basic Computer Skills Course for CAFN Citizens and Staff at the YukonU Campus in Dakwäkäda/Haines Junction, is going to be held October 23 - 27, 2023. Limited seats available. Registration is required. Please contact Tracy Kane at 634-5260 or tkane@cafn.ca or Lena Ross at 332-1786 or lross@cafn.ca

 

• Community Wellness is hosting two SPOOKTACULAR nights of Halloween Festivities!
• Come down to the Takhini Smokehouse at 6 pm on Thursday, October 26, for face painting, fireworks, hot dogs and hot chocolate!
• All are welcome to join us on Monday, October 30 at Da kų Cultural Centre at 5pm, for dinner, face painting and other family activities!

 

• Workplace Safety Courses for CAFN Citizens and Staff at the YukonU Campus, in Dakwäkäda/Haines Junction an November 14-17, 2023.
• Seats are limited, contact Tracy at 634-5260 or Lena at 332-1786 to register.

 

• A three day Grieving & Loss 3 day workshop will be hosted at Da Ku Cultural Centre, from 9 am to 5 pm, November 17 to 19 . Facilitated by Gisela Sartori, MA, Dip.C, R.CC, a leader with many years of experience in grief work and deep personal transformation.
• Please register by October 27 by contacting Jocelyn Kinney at 634-5113.

 

• CAFN’s Special GA has been rescheduled to Saturday, November 25. Please join us in Shadhäla at Champagne Hall at 10 am. This is a continuation of the summer GA to finalize outstanding resolutions.
• For more information, please contact: Kathleen Jones (867) 634-4200 kjones@cafn.ca
• Or Denise Beattie at (867) 334-3943 dbeattie@cafn.ca

 

• Information on all CAFN events can be found at cafn.ca/events or call our offices at 634-4200 for Dakwäkäda/Haines Junction or 456-6888 for Kwanlin/Whitehorse.

 

• Ndats'ädäye – Work with CAFN
• Available Positions at CAFN: 
  • Community Care Worker Competition #23-24-29
  • Administrative Assistant - Property Services Competition #23-24-02
  • Child and Family Support Worker Competition #23-24-10
  • Office Administrator – Heritage, Lands and Resources Competition #23-24-14
  • Housing Maintenance Coordinator Competition #23-24-15
  • Early Childhood Educator Competition #23-24-16
  • Early Childhood Educator Competition #23-24-17
  • And two St. Elias School Cooks Competition #23-24-28

 

• Please visit cafn.ca/jobs for job descriptions and information on how to apply.

Art and Culture
Art Journaling Group
Art Journaling Group happens every Wednesday evening 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.  


Dakwäkäda Mountain Festival!November 4 - 8:30am to 9:30 PM
This free mountain festival celebrates our land, through First Nations culture, learning, science, research, and mountain culture in all its forms - outdoor recreation, workshops, talks, arts, live music, films, dance, story-telling and shared meals.  Come share in the celebration of our wonderful land.


Some of the activities:

• How to get yourself out of trouble - knots and slings with Ron Chambers
• Carving Workshop with Jai Reid
• A presentation on Geothermal Research with Leyla Weston and Amanda O’Conner
• Song and storytelling
• Airbrush tattoos for kids
• Community Feast
• Film showing: “Slide on the Mountain” by Seth Gillis (Arc’teryx)

 

• View the full schedule at dakwakadamountainfest.com

Junction Arts and MusicOctober 28 – Halloween Dance – Costume & Dance Party

• Family dance turns Adult-Only. This is a two-part dance party event. The beginning starts with a family dance from 6 – 8 pm and then changes into an Adult-Only dance from 9 pm – midnight.
• Time: 6 pm – 8 pm Family Dance. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
• 9 pm – 12 pm Adult Only Dance featuring The Babes in the Bush Burlesque
• Location: St. Elias Centre Grand Hall
• Tickets: Family Dance by donation. Adult-only Tickets $25
• More information here: https://mailchi.mp/dd7a9c241686/csqkct3qja

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.      Halloween is coming up quickly, and Thrift Shop is a great place to pick up items to make into costumes. 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.