CBC Radio Community Report for April 10, 2024

This is the April 10, 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.com
Intro

• Sha kulį – it’s sunny outside today and just above freezing --> spring is in the air! 

• CAFN’s Muskrat Camp was amazing! Thank you to everyone who organized it and cooked for the community feast.
• Things are starting to grow! My raised beds have weeds and the Spruce Cottage Farm nursery opens May 3 and folks are welcome to come out and soak up some green!
• Fabulous Easter weekend market with an egg hunt and games and so much fun!
• The Floppet was fabulous. The ski club is looking forward to making that an annual event. The ski club will advertise sooner next year.
• Mark Eikland Fishing Derby was a fantastic success – lots of great photos and stories.
• HJ FOOD Association extends its gratitude to all of the incredible volunteers and support staff who assist with the monthly distribution. 
  • The HJ FOOD Association is providing hampers (via the Whitehorse Food Bank) to community members in Takhini River Subdivision, Champagne, Canyon, HJ and periphery, Burwash Landing and Beaver Creek. They also restock pantries or “mini caches” at the HJ Library, MWSU Office, Social Services Office, the St Elias School and the health centers in Beaver Creek, Destruction Bay, and Haines Junction. They are grateful to receive a grant this year from the National Food Bank for our Protein Plus program which means we can include frozen meat with each hamper delivery and we just got a capacity boost grant which means they won’t need to find volunteers to do the drive from HJ to Beaver Creek to take the hampers up the highway, they'll be able to hire a proper truck!

Around Town
Community Connections: a support and recovery group

• Every Monday from 12 to pm in the Mezzanine
• Facilitated by two HJ MWSU staff
• Lunch provided
• Contact Travis at 334-5688 or Kat at 332-3721 for more information
• Starts April 15

BirdersThe Haines Junction birdwatching community was recently recognized by the Yukon Bird Club  by receiving the RAVEN AWARD. This annual award is  presented by the Bird Club to recognize outstanding contributions to the Yukon birding community, knowledge of Yukon birds, their habitats and bird conservation. The spirit of the award reflects the mission of the Bird Club- which is to promote awareness, appreciation and conservation of the Yukon birds and their habitats. 


This community has always welcomed birders and in 2020 with  the arrival of Canada’s first Hawfinch to Wolf and Sharyn Riedl’s backyard on the now famous Rainbow St. Over the ensuring months Haines Junction birders kept track of the Hawfinch and a steady stream of birders traveled to the community to view this celebrity rarity. Birders were welcomed by the locals to wander their neighbourhood, watch their feeders and quite often were invited inside for a hot drink when temperature were low. Since then a parade of rarities has continued to draw birders to the Junction…Bobolink, Lesser Goldfinch, Black-headed Grosbeaks and multiple Bramblings…. we wonder what next? 


Pat on the back to all those bird feeders and watchers. And thanks for the recognition and bird food!
Haines Junction Public LibraryStorytime and Family Time

• Storytime is Fridays from 10-11am for little ones 2-4 years old and their grown-ups
• 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 SocietyA note from Patty Moore:

• Regarding the carpet bowling and floor curling on Monday afternoons, we are actively recruiting new people as we’ve lost so many of our members to Whitehorse facilities or they have passed away.   We would also welcome out-of-towners that would like to join us any Monday and if they contact me ahead of time by email, I will do a blitz here so people know to come out as we’ll have “guests”   and I can make it an “event”.
• Right now we have one day of chair yoga happening in the Atrium because our instructor is only available Wednesday at 3:45 PM after her work at the school.   I am working on lining up another instructor for a second day but at this point only Wednesday is confirmed.  We have switched to the Atrium to accommodate a larger group of participants and it’s a lovely space for our class.   All adults are welcome, not just Seniors and Elders.   It is an excellent muscle and balance exercise.   Again, people should contact me for more information if they are interested in coming out and I can let them know what equipment is needed.

BGC Yukon

• Weekly programming for youth 12+ from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
• Mondays - Fun with Food
• Tuesdays - Games Night or Boys Night
• Wednesdays - Girls Club and then Fun Run Club
• Thursdays - Rec Night and Open Gym
• For info reach out to program manager Danielle Bray [email protected] 

Youth Summit is coming up on April 18 and 19 in Whitehorse.
New Physiotherapist

• Hi Haines Junction, we have a physiotherapist in the Junction until the end of June. If you’re dealing with a chronic nagging issue, recent injury/ are post op or if you want your kids to get some proper assessment done, Rebecca can help. She’s working out of the Convention Center. https://rebeccaholecziphysicaltherapy.janeapp.com

Takhini Valley Meats

• Our mobile store will be at the Top Spot Thursday from 10-5

Yukon Housing Corporation

• Community consultation on the Haines Junction Housing Needs Assessment. 
• This is an opportunity for your voice to be heard, as we seek to understand housing challenges and opportunities. Lots of engagement sessions happening throughout the community.
• There will be a pop-up community consult at the the Little Green Apple on April 16 from 4 to 6pm
• Prizes!

Village of Haines Junction 
International Trails Day event happening at Pine Lake Run/Walk/Ride

• The Village of Haines Junction and a local community group will be hosting a Pine Lake Trail Run/Walk/Ride on International Trails Day, June 1, 2024. 
• This event, sponsored by the Village of Haines Junction and the Trans Canada Trail, seeks to promote community volunteerism and celebrate the Pine Lake section of the Trans Canada Trail. 
• Look forward to more information coming soon!

Haines Junction Lottery Funding Grant

• Applications are due April 15, 2024 by 5pm
• Funding for community arts, sport and recreation projects
• Visit hainesjunction.ca for more information or call the Village office at 634-7100

Public Engagement: Zoning Bylaw

• Reminder of the Zoning Bylaw Public Engagement tomorrow night, Thursday April 11, 2024. Please RSVP at 634-7100 or [email protected]

New Subdivision

• Some free logs available for pick up at Spruce Street entrance near the new subdivision

Spring Litter Clean-Up

• Turn roadside treasurer into trash!
• Non-profit groups can help keep Yukon clean by removing litter from the Yukon highway right of ways.
• Application deadline is May 15

Champagne and Aishihik First Nations
Calling all CAFN Youth ages 13-23

• Meet your youth executive and approve the Youth Council Procedures Document. Honoraria will be provided to Youth who participate from 12-4 PM on April 27.
• Transportation is provided for youth residing in Takhini or Whitehorse. Contact Shannon or Ecko at 867-634-5242.
• There will be door prizes, Southern Tutchone bingo, hand games, tie dye and form line art with local artist Jai Reid!
• The Youth Executive is looking forward to seeing you!

Bi-Election: Citizens are invited to the All Candidates forum for the 2024 by-election.

• April 25, 2024: Whitehorse. Sternwheeler from 6:00 –10:00 p.m
• April 29, 2024: Haines Junction, Da Kų from 6:00—10:00 p.m.
• You can email your questions to: [email protected] or questions will also be accepted at both of the All Candidates Forums.
• For more information contact: Holly Underschultz at 867 456 6888 x 332
• By-Election 2024 Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• For information about the election, please contact the Chief Returning Officer: Tanya Silverfox (867) | 867-334-1385 | [email protected]

Online Painting with Jean Taylor

• Join Jean Taylor for an online painting class May 6-8, 6 pm-9pm.
• Citizens can register with Doreen Williams at 867 634 4200 #231 or [email protected].

Calling all 2024 CAFN Graduates!  

• Are you a parent of a K5, Gr. 7, or Gr. 12 Citizen graduating this year?
• Get in touch with us at 867-456-6888 ext. 312 to register with our education department. The annual CAFN Grad planning has begun, and we want to hear from you!

Ätsųą Kwändür (my grandma’s stories) Who Owns Them?

• CAFN Citizens are invited to a lunch and informal discussion with legal counsel Dave Joe on Intellectual property matters.
• Please join us April 24 from 12:00 - 1:30 at Da Kų Cultural Centre.
• Questions? Sheila Greer, Heritage Projects Manager; [email protected]; 867-335-4604

Yoga

• Yoga at the Healing House on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am

Grad Sewing Nights

• Kindergarten, Gr 7 and Grad 12 grads please join us for regalia sewing nights from 6-8 PM
• Takhini Hall & Whitehorse, Yukon Inn
• Contact: Nikki 867 8363 or Mylenne 867 334 6674

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!

YukonU - Haines Junction Campus
Conscious Aging

• Here is a great opportunity to learn, reflect, and explore! 
• Larry Gray will be back to lead this 2-day workshop in Haines Junction on April 16-17. NISJ has been wonderful to work with and have made an effort to offer this workshop at a very reasonable cost, right here in our community. 
• Minimum enrolment is 6, and the deadline to enroll is April 12. 
• Contact Registrations at 867 668 8710 ext. 2 and quote the CRN 90250 to register. 

Art and Culture
Art Classes

• Donna and Kat from Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services host an art group every Monday evening from 630-8:30 in the Mezzanine. 
• For more information or if you plan on attending, please contact Kat Simon 867 332-3721 or Donna Forbes 867- 332-3452.

Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival

• June 7-9
• Yukon’s Premier Bluegrass Event

Augusto!

• Augusto! Children's Festival is pleased to announce we are busy planning the next festival and we are looking forward to a great line up of performing and visual artists at this year's festival.  For children aged 12 and under, this will be a full weekend festival from late Friday afternoon to early Sunday afternoon. A family dance, art workshops, music workshops, two theatre performances, a dedicated Toddler Town for kids 4 and under, and so much more!   Tickets will go on sale in late June - for now be sure to mark the date - August 9th to August 11th in beautiful Dakwakada/Haines Junction.
• Learn more at www.augustokids.ca
• The Augusto! Children's Festival respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations.

Shopping!
Haines Junction Community Market

• The HJ Community Association’s winter market series is hosted monthly from 2-4pm at the St Elias Convention Center
  • April 14 (Spring!)
  • May 11 (Mother’s Day)

The Haines Junction Thrift Shop

• The Haines Junction Thrift Shop, located in the basement of the Log Church is open every Thursday from 2 -6 until late May.   There is a wide variety of clothing available for all sizes and prices are always kept low. This week they are holding a 1/2 price sale on all baby clothing and baby related items.  Besides clothing they also have some household items, books and toys.   Please remember to bring cash, as only cash sales are possible.  

Sports and Fitness
Bike Repair ClinicMishka is organizing a bike repair clinic… but a lot of bikes are still stuck in the snow. 
Dates will be posted soon, there will be one mid-April and then a larger one in May.
Pedal Junction

• New community group in town called Pedal Junction that is working to further active transportation and bicycle initiatives for all ages in and around Dakwakada/Haines Junction
• They are organizing to apply to the Community Development Fund for money to build a bike skills park in Haines Junction.
• They are seeking letters of support, please email them to [email protected]
• Learn more about it at pedaljunction.org

St Elias Ski ClubFloppet

• Put on your best costume and join us this Saturday for a fun loppet! 
• This is the first annual floppet (fun loppet). Post race hot chocolate and light snacks will be provided. Racers need to be self-supported. Prize for best costume.
• Please note that we changed the starting point and time due to the warm temperatures. We will now be meeting at the Kloo Lake Parking Lot at 8:30 AM and shuttle to the start point. The starting point is the Radio Tower near Kluane Lake at 9am.
• For more information, email [email protected]

Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay

• June 15
• Registration opened March 15
• It is recommended that teams register early, as this event sells out quickly. There is an overall registration limit of 1,200 riders and 95 8-person teams. Regardless of a sellout, solo riders can continue to register until the May 10, 2024 Final Registration deadline.
• kcibr.org

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