CBC Community Report for September 14, 2023

• Exciting to see the fall colours, return to school and some bountiful harvesting... an incredible summer for growing and playing.
  
• Covid cases increasing…
  

About Town
HJ Ambulance Service

• HJ EMS is hoping to recruit some new volunteers. Interested? Call Rick at 634-2357 to learn more about it. There is a10 Day EMR course in HJ in November which accelerates volunteers getting on our crew. For more information, visit the YEMS website.
  

An Evening With Hazen Audel

• National Geographic TV host and survival expert Hazen Audel has traveled the planet and lived with indigenous native people all over the world. Most recognized as the TV host for ‘Primal Survivor’, ‘Survive the Tribe’, and ‘Survival WWII’ on National Geographic, Hazen shows us the lives that traditional people lead while thriving off the land in some of the most remote and challenging places on earth, from Central and South America, to Australia, the remote South Pacific, South East Asia, Africa, and beyond.
  
• Wednesday September 20th 7:00pm
  
• St. Elias Convention Centre
  
• Tickets $25 USD online
  
• https://www.hazenaudel.com/.../live-talk-q-a-haines...
  
• Or $35 CAD cash only at the door
  
• Don’t miss this amazing family friendly event!
  

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

Champagne and Aishihik First Nations
Water Wednesdays

• Come Join us every Wednesday for an afternoon of paddling in the traditional cedar dug out canoe!
  
• Starting August 23 to September 27th
  
• Waivers must be signed
  
• More information call Da Ku 634-3300
  

Beading Workshop

• September 16 at Kathleen Lake
  
• Shelby Jackson is leading a beading workshop at the Kluane National Park and Reserve Northern Nights Festival is this weekend!
  
• Join Shelby this Saturday at Kathleen Lake Day-Use Shelter from 10am to 1pm, to bead your own Orange Shirt pin. Supplies provided. There are 10 spots available. Please register with the KNPR Visitor's Centre to register at 867-634-7207.
  

Board Game Night

• September 11, 18 and 25 at 6:30PM
  
• At Mun Ku, HJ
  
• Call Darline for more information 634-5216
  

Cultural Programs

• Cultural programs is hosting a hide tanning workshop at Da Ku Cultural Center
  
• Sept 21 to 24, 9am to 5pm daily
  
• This workshop will teach the native hide tanning process. Come join and learn these traditional teachers with Elders. If bringing your own hide, please ensure it is fully thawed.
  
• Questions? Call Richard Smith at 634-3309
  

Special GA

• A Special General Assembly is scheduled for October 14 to finish reviewing the resolutions submitted to the General Assembly in July. All resolutions that were passed in July’s GA were accepted by Chief & Council in accordance with the process in the Policy for the Administration of the General Assembly.
  
• Thank you to all Citizens who participated and to all staff who supported the GA.
  
• For more information, please contact Denise Beattie, Director of Governance [email protected] (867)456-6888.
  

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Trail Hiking

• All trips leave from CAFN community wellness building at 4pm
  
• If you need transportation assistance, call Jocelyn Kinney or Kat Simon
  

• September 6 - Cottonwood Trail
  
• September 20 - St Elias Lake Trail
  

Village of Haines JunctionThe Village of Haines Junction is seeking Yukon based proposals from historians or teams to design a mural that represents the history of the Kluane region during the 1800's pre-goldrush era. This project is intended to complement and complete the existing display in the Convention Center foyer.  The mural design should provide a balanced perspective to educate, and foster appreciation of our historical roots, emphasizing the interconnected stories of the First Nations, early explorers, and mapmakers.   
For more information: https://hainesjunction.ca/Home/DownloadDocument?docId=7b688db3-f9a8-4dc0-b7f4-cab5deaeb460


Kluane National Park

• Our season is just about over now, with the KNPR Visitor Centre and Kathleen Lake campground closing for the season on Sunday September 17.
  
• And of course, we have Northern Nights coming up this weekend, September 15 – 17 at Kathleen Lake with plenty of fun activities and workshops that are too many to mention. The Yukon Astronomical Society will be back for star gazing and presentations, Yukon Words will be hosting various workshops, Champagne and Aishihik First Nations will host activities, at workshops with Klaune’s Artists in Residence Christine Koch, and we have some amazing musical guests including Remy Rodden, the Fiddleheads and Diyet -  and so much more!
  
• Visit the website for the full schedule at parkscanada.gc.ca/NorthernNights or call 634-7207 for more information.
  
• Fall is setting in so please dress warmly as most of the events take place outside. Bring a mug for tea and hot chocolate!
  
• The festivities kick off at 6pm on Friday with a campfire talk by Parks Canada about the importance of the night sky to Kluane’s wildlife.
  

Art and Culture
Junction Arts and MusicOctober 11 – JAM’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGOctober 14 – Caity Gyorgy

• Time: 7 pm
  Location: St Elias Centre Grand Hall
• Tickets details: Adults $20 at the door    Seniors & Youth ~ FREE
• Brought to you in partnership with Yukon Jazz

October 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
  

St Elias Chamber of Commerce
Business SurveyThe St. Elias Chamber of Commerce is seeking input from businesses in the region on what's working and what's not working when it comes to MUNICIPAL, TERRITORIAL, and FEDERAL by-laws, policies, rules, regulations, legislation, permitting, and inspections.
What will the SECC do with this information? It depends on what we learn. In some cases, we may choose to lobby and advocate on behalf of our membership. We may also choose to host a follow-up event so our members can collectively bring their concerns forward to the appropriate parties. Either way, we might not know what the issues are unless you tell us.
It's your choice: You can submit an anonymous survey or you can include your business name and contact information. Please complete this survey before midnight on August 31st, 2023.
Save the Date

• The next Chamber Chat is scheduled for Thursday, October 12 at 7pm
  
• For more information, visit steliaschamber.com
  

Shopping!
The Haines Junction Thrift Shop

• The Haines Junction Thrift Shop is opening once again for the Fall and Winter.   Located in the basement of the Log Church, the Thrift Shop will be open every Thursday from 2 - 6 PM starting September 14.   Although prices are increasing this year, they are kept low and numerous adult items are available for $2, and most items for children are $1.    Donations of clean and good condition clothing, small household items and some books can be dropped off anytime outside the Thrift Shop.   Please bring your own bags, and cash when coming to shop!
  

Sports and Fitness
Community Bike Nights

• What: Community Bike Night, have fun riding bikes with friends. Obstacle courses, games, skill stations. All ages and abilities are welcome.
  
• Location: Spruce Street cul-de-sac
  
• Dates: 
  
  • Thursday September 14 - Bike Rodeo at the Spruce Street cul-de-sac. Ramps, teeter totters, skinnies, skill stations and freezies!
    
  • Thursday September 28 - Season Finale Bike Parade! Meet at the Spruce Street cul-de-sac to start a group ride around the community. Decorate yourself and your bike if you wish! More details to come
    
• Time: 6-8pm
  
• Contact Lianna Grice for details or questions [email protected] or 613 530-7977
  
• Grab your bike, helmet, friends and family! Community Bicycle Nights are continuing every other Thursday throughout the summer. The next event will be this Thursday July 13 from 6-8pm at the Spruce Street cul-de-sac (by the water tower). The Boys & Girls Club has bike helmets to loan for those who don't have their own.
  
• All ages and abilities welcome! Come join the fun!
  

Walkabout Wednesdays

• New initiative in town for young people
  
• Organizing walks and gatherings around town → events like a Teddy Bear Picnic in the school park
  
• Starts at 10am 
  
• Contact Elaine Curran for more information