CBC Radio Community Report for December 12, 2024

This is the December 12, 2024 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


👉Another successful All-Star Saturday! A big thank you to Danielle, Ryan, Sophie, Grace, Ella, and Colton for all the fun on the ice. Thanks to the bakers for the delicious treats, as well as the behind-the-scenes jersey organizers, dishwashers, and those who distributed the goodies at the end. I think all of the kids had a blast!


👉Welcome to our new school Principal Linda Lamers!


👉 Lot of great date nights, games nights and lunches at the Ravens Rest cafe/restaurant. Season is coming to an end – a big thank you from the community to the visiting chef!


👉 Wishing everyone a safe and healthy holiday break – school is out on the 19th and 






👋Holiday Events


👉 Christmas Radio Bingo
Dakwakata dancers Fundraiser on 13th play Christmas radio bingo have some food or grab and go food. Give Annette Eikland or Tracy Kane a call for more info.


👉 Village of Haines Junction Open House
Mayor and Council invite you to an evening of appetizers and refreshments for the annual open house.
St Elias Convention Center
December 13, 2024
5-8pm
This is a licensed event. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.


👉Christmas Markets
Sunday, December 15 from 2pm - 4pm 
With special guest, the Grinch!
St Elias Convention Center
To book a table, contact Heather Grantham at [email protected]
Coffee and tea service, come and connect with community and friends!


👉Christmas Carol Service
If listeners want a change from singing Christmas carols in the shower, they can sing their hearts out at the Community Carol Service this Sunday, December 15 at 7 pm. 
The Church of St. Christopher, also known as the Log Church, hosts this evening of readings and carols, with live musicians and a choir leading the singing.
Everyone is welcome, and you are asked to bring some Christmas baking to share after this very popular community event.


👉Annual Skate with Santa
Annual Skate with Santa @ Bill Brewster arena Dec. 24, Christmas Eve day,  from 1-3pm. Come skate with Santa! Prizes given out during the skate. Free hot dogs & hot chocolate. Thanks to major sponsors CAFN, HJMH, St. Elias Lions Club. Thanks also to Little Green Apple & VHJ. A family Christmas Tradition for the past 37 years!!


👉Annual Homecoming Hockey Tournament
December 26


👉Christmas Bird Count
It is the 125 year of the Christmas Bird Count. The date for the Haines Junction count is Sunday Dec 29th. Please contact Julie for participation 336-0688. All past participants and new birders welcome. Contact Julie prior to count date please.


👋YukonU - HJ Campus
👉Expression of interest for First Aid Course for winter/spring 2025. 
Standard First Aid - 16hrs
Babysitting First Aid - 8 hrs
Remote First Aid - 24 hrs
Wilderness First Aid - 40 hrs
Call the campus at 634-7800 if you’re interested in first aid in the new year.




👋Haines Junction Public Library
👉Storytime starts up again this Friday: Join us for Storytime, a fun and engaging program for little ones! Each session features themed stories, interactive crafts, and plenty of free time for reading and play. It’s the perfect way for children ages 0-5 to explore books, get creative, and make new friends in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Once a month, Storytime will be held entirely in French—an exciting opportunity to introduce little ones to a new language through fun stories and activities! Check out yukonlibraries.ca/haines-junction to find out more about our events and programs


👉Mountain Festival
Was originally planned for November 15-16 but has been postponed. Organizers will update soon with new dates.


👋Village of Haines Junction 
👉Tenders
Invitation for Tender: Supply of Heating Fuel.
Link: https://hainesjunction.ca/p/tenders-rfps
Request for Quotations: Third-party equipment or equipment and operator rentals
Link: https://hainesjunction.ca/p/tenders-rfps
👋St Elias Dalls - 27th Annual Female Jamboree

• January 18-19, 2025.
  
• Registration opens December 28. 
  
• Email [email protected]
  

 
👋Champagne and Aishihik First Nations


👉Champagne & Aishihik First Nations is Celebrating
our Annual Gingerbread House Spaghetti Dinner 
At Daku (Haines Junction)
Dec . 15 from 4 to 7 pm
For more info please call Lena Ross at 1-867-1786
We hope you can join us!




👉CAFN Citizens please join us for a Christmas Dinner Gathering.
Daku Christmas Dinner Gathering Thursday, Dec. 12
from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Haines Junction


👉Sleigh Rides from the Cultural Center
Spots are all full
Email: [email protected] or call 867-634-3300 to book.
Saturday, December 14th | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Dakwäkäda at Da Kų Cultural Centre


👉Women’s Support Circle with Lorraine Stick 6:30-8:30pm
Healing House - 22 Hume Street - Upstairs Meeting Room
October 29th, November 12th & 26th, December 10th, January 21st


👉Uncles Drop-in Cultural Connections
With Johnny Brass Thursday, December 12
!0 am - 2:30 pm
Upstairs at the Healing House - Dakwakata


👉 Bus Service for CAFN Elders Christmas shopping trips
Sunday, Dec. 8th, and Dec. 21st
Bus departs Dakwakada  At 9 am
Rob to reserve a seat 589-298-2752
Community Wellness at 867 634-4200




👉Hey Citizens! Are you ready to level up your skills? Join us for a Babysitting Course at Yukon U Campus in Dakwäkäda!
When?
December 14, 2024  9:30 am - 3:30 pm
December 15 , 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Why sign up? Learn valuable childcare skills Boost your resume and confidence Meet new friends and network Get certified and start babysitting!
Spaces are limited to 10, so don’t wait! Register today with Lena Ross at 867-332-1786 or email [email protected].


👉Northern Focus Counselling with Vishnu Kolothumkattil in Takhini and Haines Junction!
Support Circles at 2B Nakhu Chu 6:00 pm: NEW DATES October 30 and November 14 & 28
Haines Junction, One-on-One services: Nov 18, Dec 9, Jan 13, Feb 17, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 19, Jun 9.
Set up an appointment @ 1-867-689-1885 or [email protected].
For more information contact Community Wellness @ 1-867-634-4200.


👉Prenatal and Postnatal Cooking Class Series
Haines Junction Healing House, 6-9 pm
November 21st | December 5th | December 19th
Space is limited! Childcare will be available. Please contact Vanessa at 867-634-5238 to register


We're kicking off the New Year with a First Night Celebration!
Tuesday, December 31st 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Da Kų Cultural Centre
Join us for a family friendly evening with Njǟl Smoke Hole, puzzles, prizes and a Cribbage Tournament! At 9:00 PM, we’ll light up the sky with a Fireworks show!




👋Augusto!
Calling All Creative Leaders!
Do you have a fun, hands-on workshop idea for kids?
Join us at Augusto Children’s Festival 2025 and help spark imagination and joy!
August 8-10, 2025
St. Elias Convention Centre, Haines Junction, Yukon
We’re seeking inspiring workshops focused on art, music, and creativity for kids 12 and under. Ready to bring your idea to life?
Submit your proposal in just 5-10 minutes!
https://forms.gle/vUSagVuJqpK49SG39


👋Thrift Store
The Haines Junction Thrift Shop, located in the basement of the Log Church is open every Thursday from 2 -6. There is a wide variety of clothing available for all sizes and prices are always kept low.  Besides clothing they also have some household items, books and toys. The Thrift 
Please remember to bring your own bag and cash, as only cash sales are possible.  Store is not accepting new donations right now other than Christmas items.


👋The Raven’s Rest Inn


👉Button Box Community Cafe (last week!)


The Button Box Cafe opened on October 25th from 11am to 4:30pm. It is open Wednesday to Sunday. Located in the Upstairs Dining Room of the Raven's Rest inn, our community cafe will offer delicious lunch treats and more. Come for the food, stay for the community spirit so pop in and see what it’s all about! Opportunity to purchase buttons to donate a lunch to someone else in the community in need.


👋Adventure Time
👉It's Holiday Season !
Let Adventure Time  take some burden off your hands. As you know we can pick up Prepaid Orders from Whitehorse and bring them to you. For the Holiday Season, Adventure time offer to wrap your items into beautiful Holiday Gifts. The new service is only for a limited time.
Small Gifts : $10
Med Gifts : $20
Large Gifts : $30
Customs orders can be arranged
Visit our website to book your service now


👋Sports, Health and Fitness


👉Romp-n-Run
Romp n Run is on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-11:30am, from October 1st to December 17th. Come enjoy a facilitated program, followed by a healthy snack, and free play.


👉Yoga
Lotus yoga classes are:


Sundays @6pm at the Atrium in the St Elias Convention Center. Join Sarah-Monique in a 75 mins FLOW class of stretching and strengthening.Donation amount of $15 recommended. Please bring a mat and comfortable clothes. 


Wednesday morning @10 at the Convention Center auditorium. Join Sarah-Monique in a 60 mins chair yoga class where she will assist proper biomechanics and form for increasing mobility and balance. Donation amount of $5 recommended. 


To sign up, please head to https://lotus.janeapp.com/ and click on Sarah-Monique’s profile to book or call/text (250)797-4921. 


👉Massage
Rebecca Schatz, massage therapist, will be relocating to Bear Creek Lodge as of Oct 1st located at 103091 Alaska HW. 
Sessions are covered through insurance. To book online head to https://lotus.janeapp.com/ or text (250)797-4921.
👉Curling
Every Tuesday at 6:30 pm at the arena


👉Taekwondo Classes
Kids Class - Tuesday, December 9th, 5:30-6:10pm
(Kids 4-6 years old must have an adult participate with them)
Adult/Youth Class - Thursday December 11, 5:30-6:10pm
(Adult/Youth Class is aimed at 11yrs and up)


👉Minor Hockey
Haines Junction Girls Hockey Camp
Open to all Yukon female hockey players
January 4-5 at the Bill Brewster Arena in HJ
Registration is closed.


👉Pedal Junction
We have cleared YESAB process and now we’re working with the Village who will be working with the Lands Management Branch for use of Public Lands.


👉Basketball
Tuesday nights from 7-8:30pm. Tomorrow night (October 8th) will be our first time out. Come on out to shoot some hoops. Ages 13+.


👉Volleyball
Wednesday at 6:30pm in the school gym


👉Badminton
Badminton on Fridays! Doors will open at 7:30. 16+ unless accompanied by an adult.


👉Kluane Running Club
Run every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30 pm. 
Will be one hour mostly.
Meeting up at the front of the swimming pool.
Every weekend it will be one longer run after agreement with the group. Join Facebook group if interested


👉Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay 2025
The race will be taking place on  Saturday June 21st.