CBC Radio Community Report for August 21, 2025

This is the August 21, 2025 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 and to the Echo (when possible.)






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👋 Introduction


👉Katthè näkwäjäntl’ür k’e!
Earl Darbyshire said this to me at the grocery store earlier this week:
Katthè means first or beginning or even start. Jjäntl’ür refers to the colour, dark or black. Kwä is all encompassing and all around.


👉 Big thank you to the volunteers and performers and artists at this year’s Augusto! So much magic and art. It was an absolute blast. And so lovely to welcome so many young people to our community for the weekend.


👉 Thank you to CAFN for hosting a wonderful General Assembly this year – it is so much fun to be in Klukshu.


👉 Pine Lake Triathlon was a tremendous success with over 70 participants. Event organizers are excited to start planning next year. Thank you to all of the amazing volunteers for making it happen!


👉 Roy Oborne (swimming), Grace Allaway (cycling) and Ella Lawrence (soccer) who participated in the Canada Games this month.


👉 On August 2nd Callum Weir, who grew up here in HJ, played his first professional soccer game. He has been called up temporarily by Valour FC. This marks the accomplishment of Callum’s second big goal, the first being playing Futsal for Team Canada last year. 


👋Champagne and Aishihik First Nations


👉Potlatch Transportation
For those attending the Headstone Potlatch for the late Eddie Russell Smith on Saturday, there will be a bus running from Haines Junction. The bus will leave Haines Junction at 10:30 a.m. Contact Rob at 1-587-298-2752 if you require transportation.


Pew pew! Laser Tag Alert!
Kids ages 10+ — come savour the last few days of summer with laser tag and pizza in the park! August 21 (tomorrow!) 3–5 PM We’re leaving the Youth Centre at 12:30 PM, so don’t be late!


👉Aishihik Road - fire update
The road closure was lifted yesterday. The Lacelle Lake fire continues to burn and smoke remains visible from the road, Wildland Fire Management has deemed the road safe for travel. Travel is recommended during the early morning or late evening when fire is least active.


👋Village of Haines Junction
👉 Has started posting the audio recordings of Council meetings online.


👋Community Markets
👉 Markets are Wednesdays from 4-6pm. The last Market is September 14th. Markets are hosted at the St Elias Convention Center.


👋Village Bakery
A reminder that reservations are required for the famous music & dinner at the bakery on Fridays and Saturdays. 
Grab your reservations now -
https://www.eventcreate.com/e/villagebakery2025 


👋Yukon Arts Center
Brent Liddle - Colours of the Earth
A solo exhibit of watercolours by Kluane resident Brend Liddle depicting the landscapes, flora and fauna of Yukon in collaboration with Yukon Conservation Society. Open until August 29.


👋First Nation School Board- I Am More Than You See
Local resident Justin Johnson: Hello all i just wanted to let you know that art gallery at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Center is opening to the public on August 21 until Sept 10 and it will be featuring some of my art as well as some other amazing talented artists that have put forth their art work but come down during those times and come take a look at the art and support us. Opening celebration is August 20 from 4-6pm.


👋Call out for crafting supplies
Erica Miller is hoping to help do a craft/art club this year at school. I'm looking for any fur scraps people might have that they no longer need. Would also take any craft supplies you're looking to get rid of. Pm me if you would like me to pick up


👋 Junction Arts and Music
Mark your Mondays for this fun event! There's a jam/open stage gathering starting on September 1st @ 6 - 10 pm at the Convention Center. Adults only – 18+. No drugs, alcohol or vaping. See you there!




👋Parks Canada
Last year Parks Canada in partnership with Champagne and Aishihik First Nations and, Yukon Wildland Fire Management crews attempted a prescribed fire in the Alder Creek area. Conditions did not allow for the full unit to burn. As part of their commitment to forest health and active forest management in KNPR Parks Canada will attempt another prescribed fire at Alder Creek between August 28 and September 10. This fire unit sits along the Mush Lake Road approximately 5.5 km from the Haines Road.
 
Any prescribed fire will depend on precise weather conditions and the completion of a detailed GO/No GO checklist.
 
IF a prescribed fire occurs:
access to the Mush Lake Road will be disrupted,
a section of the Cottonwood Trail will be closed,
there will be increased traffic and activity in the area, and
smoke may be visible from the Haines Road and in nearby communities.
 
Prescribed fire can promote and nurture healthy ecosystems and is a tool used for wildfire risk reduction. Safety is Parks Canada’s top priority. A prescribed fire would only be ignited if conditions are optimal. For more details on last years operation and forest health in general visit the Kluane National Park and Reserve website.
 
A few events left for Parks Canada this summer:


👉 Campfire Talks
Gather around the fire and hear about Kluane’s history, wildlife, and ever-changing ecosystems. Please bring your own mug to enjoy some complimentary tea and hot chocolate under the Yukon sky.
Time: Thursday to Saturday from 7 pm - 8 pm
Location: Kathleen Lake Campground
Last campfire talks Thursday Aug 21, Fri Aug 22, Sat Aug 23 and Sunday Aug 24!!




👉 Northern Nights Festival: September 19 - 20


Celebrate the return of the night sky at Mät’àtäna Män (Kathleen Lake) with Parks Canada, the Yukon Astronomical Society, and many other partners.


👋Sports, Health and Fitness
👉The Haines Junction Minor Hockey Association's Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, at 7:00 p.m. in the arena mezzanine, followed by a regular meeting. We are seeking new members to join the board. This is a great chance to connect with others, gain insights into the sport's operations, and give back to our community.


HJMH is also looking for coaches. If you're interested, PLEASE email [email protected] as soon as possible so we can finalize the coaching staff for each division before the season begins.


👉Romp-n-Run
Romp n Run is on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-11:30am
Come enjoy a facilitated program, followed by a healthy snack, and free play.


👉Pedal Junction


Exciting news! Terra Riders Yukon is coming to Haines Junction for Bike Night this week! They're bringing air bag jumps, teeter totters, skinnies. Come try it out!
Thank you to Terra Riders Yukon, Cycling Association of Yukon and Village of Haines Junction for making this special Bike Night possible.
August 21 at 6 pm
Bill Brewster Arena
Note - All riders must sign a waiver form and wear a helmet. Youth under 18 will require a caregiver to sign a waiver form.


We're building a Bike Skills Park!
The park will include skills trails, a pump track, a picnic area and parking lot. The park will be built on a 2 hectare parcel sub-leased from the Village of Haines Junction on Willow Acres Road, between Otter Crescent and Jackson Street.
We have hired Chris Ritchie to build the beginner skills trails in August and September 2025. The pump track and picnic area will be completed in 2026.
Stay up to date on construction progress by following Pedal Junction Yukon on Facebook and Instagram.
Questions? Contact Pedal Junction at (613) 530-7977 or [email protected].
Funding for this project is provided by Lotteries Yukon with additional support from the Village of Haines Junction and Champagne and Aishihik First Nations.