CBC Radio Community Report for February 8, 2024

This is the February 8, 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
Intro

• Chicha’a Kwä̀k’ǜ
• That warm spell and rain has added a layer of ice on top of the fairly deep snow. Ski trails are great for walking, just avoid the track. They are solid packed and not slippery!
• Lots of great fundraisers lately for the Dakwakada Dancers as the get ready for a trip to Alaska – a delicious breakfast and spaghetti dinner
• The grad class has also been hosting a lot of great concessions, bottle drives and their famous pizza deliveries are happening soon!
• Congrats to all of the teams competing at the U13 Yukon Championships last weekend. A huge thank you to the organizers and volunteers on a tremendous event.
• Volleyball Tournament was held last night – congrats to all the competitors
• The Post Office has reduced hours for a while until the Postmaster position is filled. Hours are posted on the front door each week.

Around Town
The St Elias Lions Club is celebrating 60 years of service!

• THE ST ELIAS LIONS CLUB WAS ESTABLISHED IN MARCH OF 1964 - WHICH MEANS WE ARE CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF SERVING OUR COMMUNITY.  In an effort to create some permanent history, we are putting out a request for any Lions event photos, stories, memorabilia etc you may have dating from 1964 - today (photos will be copied and returned). Please reach out to myself or another Lions member with what you would like to share.

Haines Junction Public LibraryBlind Date with a book

• February 6 to March 5. Choose a book (which is wrapped to be a surprise! take it home, give it a read, fill out the evaluation form and bring back to the library to enter a draw! Draw will be on March 6.

Storytime 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.
•  This Friday the 9th, we have a hot lunch at the Convention Center for Seniors and Elders starting at 11:30.   YG Continuing Care is coming out to talk about a dementia project (poster for info attached) and Nurse Andrew will be set up in the Atrium to do blood pressure checks as part of Heart Health Month.  This is open to all seniors and elders in the Kluane Region, not just our 60-ish Society members.

Drop-in Indigenous Arts and Culture Funding Info Session

• Attention indigenous artists and cultural carriers in the Yukon! Come to our info session to learn about arts and culture funding opportunities and how we can help!
• Where: Daku
• When: Friday February 9 from 1 to 5pm
• Questions? Call the liaison at 333-5602

BGC Yukon

• Weekly programming for youth 12+ from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
• Mondays - Fun with Food
• Tuesdays - Game Night
• Wednesdays - Girls Club and then Astronomy Club (7pm)
• Thursdays - XC Skiing. Leave from the Youth Center
• For info reach out to program manager Danielle Bray [email protected] 

Village of Haines Junction 

• Regularly scheduled meetings of the Village Haines Junction Council are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month at 7:00 pm.  
• Meetings are held in Council Chambers at the Haines Junction Convention Centre. The public is invited to join in person in the Council Chambers, or online or by teleconference via Zoom. Agenda packages, along with instructions for how to connect via Zoom,  are posted on the Village of Haines Junction website hainesjunction.ca on the Friday afternoon of the week prior to each meeting. 
• You can also contact the Village at [email protected] to be added to the Village email distribution list to receive Council Agenda Packages, Council Meeting Minutes, and other Public Notices, by email.

Augusto!

• After a pause in programming, the annual Augusto! Children's Festival is coming back in 2024! The festival will take place from August 9 to August 11, 2024, at the St. Elias Convention Centre in Haines Junction, Yukon. The festival will run from late Friday afternoon until midday on Sunday and focus on art, music and other traditional children's festival activities. This festival is geared towards children ages 12 and under. 

Annual General Meetings

• St Elias Chamber of Commerce – February 8 at 5:30 pm (steliaschamber.com)

Champagne and Aishihik First Nations
Special General Assembly

• February 17, 2024 at 10am
• This is a continuation of the summer GA to finalize outstanding resolutions
• Champagne Hall

Fish Tanning Workshops

• Whitehorse, Yukon Inn on Feb 10, 2024 | 10 - 4 PM 
• Dakwäkãda, Da Kų on Mar 2, 2024 | 10 - 4 PM  
• Call Doreen Williams at 867 634 4200 #231 or [email protected] by Feb 2. Max 16 participants.

Medicine Wheel Teachings with Maisie SmithYukon Inn Plaza | Feb 12 | 12 - 4 PM
 Lunch is provided. Please register with Jocelyn 867 634 5113.
Dákeyi ukaanathi ̨̀ jè Open HouseTakhini Hall | Feb 15 | 5- 7 pm
Learn about the Forest Health project and restoring forest ecosystems in Kluane National Park
Citizens are invited to attend. A catered meal is provided.
Salmon Engagement Sessions

• Haines Junction, Da Kų | Feb 21 | 6- 9 PM & Whitehorse, Yukonstruct | Feb 22 
• Learn about the Salmon Relationship Plan from the HLR team.
• For questions please contact: Brittany Au: (778) 533 – 1150 or [email protected] or Josée Lemieux-Tremblay: [email protected]

Regalia Creation Workshop

• Da Kų | Feb 7 & 21 | 6:00 - 8:30 pm
• Please join us for Regalia creation to support graduating Citizens. 
• Questions? Richard Smith, [email protected] or 867 634 3309.

Lunch Q&A: ATV Project

• Haines Junction, Mun Kų on Feb 28 | 11- 1 PM | Lunch & door prizes!
• Learn about the Understanding Yukoners’ Attitudes Towards Vaccines Project (ATV)
• For more info: Ruth Nielsen, [email protected] or 867-689-6456

Vitamin D Lunch 'n Learn

• Da Kų | Mar 4 | 12 - 1 pm
• Citizens, please join us for a lunch learn with Andy Roebuck about the importance of Vitamin D in the North.
• Contact: Marion Primozic 867 332 5262

Intro to Home ConstructionHaines Junction | Mar 18 - 21
This is a four day workshop to help build the skills and knowledge to walk onto a jobsite. For CAFN Citizens 19-30 years old.
For more info and to register: [email protected] 
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

Alaska Highway West Local Area Planning public Meetings

• CAFN and YG are working on a Local Area Plan for the Alaska Highway Cooridor. Learn all about it!
• Takhini Community Hall: Thursday February 8, 6 to 8 p.m. Refreshments provided.
• Champagne Community Hall:  Monday February 12, 6 to 8 p.m. Refreshments provided.
• Da Kμ Cultural Centre: Tuesday February 13, 6 to 8 p.m. Refreshments provided.
• Online Meeting: Thursday February 15, 6 to 8 p.m.

Save the date for Muskrat Camp!

• March 25-28, 2024 & April 2 - 5, 2024
• There will be a community feast and celebration on April 5

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!

Takhini Sewing Nights 

• @Takhini Hall 6-9pm
• Nov 16 & 23, Dec 7 & 14
• Bring your unfinished projects or start a new one. Supplies available & light snacks provided.

YukonU - Haines Junction Campus
Become a STEM Facilitator!

• Here is a fantastic local opportunity for youth to gain experience and develop their skills by becoming a STEM facilitator - while also fostering learning opportunities in our community! As indicated on the poster, interested youth can submit a resume and cover letter to apply, but also feel free to reach out to the STEM team at [email protected] or to local campus staff at [email protected] to express your interest more informally. We are thrilled at the prospect of having more STEM programming for youth in our community and to have paid work in the STEM realm right here in Haines Junction. If you are a working professional interested in playing a role in STEM programming, please reach out for a chat to explore possibilities! Thank you for your interest, and please consider sharing this opportunity with youth who might be interested!

Art and Culture
Junction Arts and Music (JAM)

• JAM is less than a month away from the 2nd annual Glacier Nights snow Festival. I've added the landing page where we add in the latest news and updates. It's shaping up to be another great weekend! For more information, visit: Glacier Nights
• The last date to sign up for the all level snow sculpting competition is Valentines day- FEB 14 midnight. Fun prizes to be won.
• And for those who do not want to compete, there will be a workshop put on by Joshua and Jai on March 2 11am-12pm.
• The musical performances will be: Cows Go Moo, DJ Katabatik, DJ Snaxx

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.

Art Journaling Group

• Art Journaling Group happens every Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9pm 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.  

Shopping!
Glycerite Making Workshop

• Is hosting a glycerite making workshop on Saturday February 17th from 2-5pm!
• You will get to try five different glycerites and in doing so, learn directly from the plants and your body. We will discuss the medicinal properties of the five herbs and considerations for the well being of the physical, emotional, and energetic Heart. Then, we'll go over preparing herbal glycerites with dried and fresh plant material. And finally, you will concoct your own two herbal glycerites based on what you learned and feel inspired to create.
• Cost is $85 (GST incl.) per participant and includes all supplies and organic ingredients for 2x250ml glycerite, herbal beverages, and a bonus recipe card, so you can always make more.
• ***To sign up, send me an email at [email protected]***
• Bring a notebook and an open heart. Looking forward to spending the afternoon brewing and making magic with you!
• Note: minimum number of participants is 3 and maximum is 8. If less than 3 people signed up for the workshop, you will be refunded in full.

Haines Junction Community Market

• The HJ Community Association’s winter market series is hosted monthly from 2-4pm at the St Elias Convention Center
  • February 11 (Be My Valentine)
  • March 2 (Glacier Nights Festival)
  • March 30 (Easter
  • 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, the Thrift Shop is open every Thursday from 2 - 6 PM. 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
Annual Sweetheart Bonspiel

• February 10-11
• $200 per team / 6 end games
• Contact Rod Watson at 634-5207 or Ralph Hotte 332-1647
• Hosted by the St Elias Lions Club

Haines Junction Minor Hockey

• Great season so far and starting to wind down
• A huge thank you to the league organizers, coaches and volunteers!

St Elias Ski Club

• The groomers have packed and laid the first trackset at the Forestry trails
• Join the ski club for access to trail maps. 
• Membership is pay what you can. They suggest $50/family or $30/individual for the year. 
• Donations can be made by etransfer to [email protected] or find them on Facebook for more information.

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

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.
• Other times are available by visiting hainesjunction.ca or follow “Bill Brewster Arena” on Facebook

Fit with Nic

• Tuesdays at 6:15pm
• Aerobic/cardio exercises that make you sweat!
• By donation to help support purchasing more equipment

Yoga

• Lotus Studio has regular Sunday 6pm 75 mins Vinyasa Flow yoga and Wednesday lunchtime yoga or meditation 12:5-1pm alternating Wednesdays
• Book your spot at https://lotus.janeapp.com or text me at (250)797-4921