CBC Radio Community Report for January 11, 2024

This is the January 11, 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 - the really cold weather has finally arrived!
  
• A huge thank you to everyone who organized all of the fantastic holiday events in December – open houses with great food and prizes, gingerbread house making dinners for kids of all ages, beading/crafting workshop, fireworks and dinner at Da Ku for 1st Night
  
• LOTS of snow in the Haines Pass --> road closure over the holidays. A big thanks to those who worked to get the road reopened!
  
• Good luck to our HJ Huskies team competing at the U9 Yukon Hockey Championship in Whitehorse this weekend.
  
• Congratulations to Roy Oborne and Colton McKinnon who were chosen to represent the HJ Junior Rangers at the 25th anniversary of the Junior Rangers in Kujuak, Quebec
  
• Local HJ goalie, Ewen Wheeler is headed to Kelowna with the U13B Mustangs hockey team this weekend. Ewen reached out to thank everyone in HJ for all of their support this season and his community sponsors Olaf Contracting and Talbot Arm Motel.
  

Around Town
Vancouver International Film Festival

• Friday, January 12th at the Convention Centre.
  
• Doors open at 6:30, shows start at 7pm
  
• Draw prizes (including a $250 punch pass to Eclipse hot springs), silent auction, cash bar and popcorn.
  
• Local films and local photo slideshow.
  
• Come on out and support your ski club!
  

Storytime at the Haines Junction Public Library

• Storytime - 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 Society

• Seniors and Elders refreshments and games every Wednesday at 1:30 PM at the Drop-In (lower floor of Yukon Housing Apartment Building). Chair yoga is every Friday at 1:30pm. 
  
• There is a new shuttle bus monthly program. Contact Patty Moore for the next opportunity to travel to Whitehorse.
  

BGC Yukon

• Weekly programming for youth 12+ from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
  
• Mondays - Fun with Food
  
• Tuesdays - Game Night
  
• Wednesdays - Astronomy Club
  
• Thursdays - Girls Club
  
• 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 2pm (steliaschamber.com)
  
• HJ Food Association - January 27 at 2pm (hjfoodassociation.com
  

Champagne and Aishihik First Nations
Lift Your Spirits!

• January 24th 12-6PM Da Kų Cultural Centre AND January 26th 12-6PM Yukon Inn- Fireside Room
  
• *Haircuts *Manicures *Massages *Pedicures *Card Reading
  
• Rides available from Canyon. Please contact Dorothy Moose if you require transportation @ 867-634-4200. Rides available from Champagne and Takhini. Please contact the CAFN Bus Driver
  
• if you require transportation @ 867-634-5162.
  
• This annual event is to provide Elders, Vulnerable and Low-income Citizens with the opportunity to access self-care services.
  

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
  

CAFN Council & Ashaw Senate Review Meeting

• Jan 18 & 19, Champagne Hall or on ZOOM.
  
• For Senate Meeting handouts and documents, please give Kathleen your email when confirming attendance. Honoraria will be done through direct deposits. Please pre-register by January 10, 2024.
  
• Register with: Kathleen Jones, Elders and Governance Officer,
  
• (867)634-4200 or via email [email protected]
  
• For more details please visit: https://cafn.ca/.../cafn-council-ashaw-elders.../2024-01-18/
  

CAFN Community Wellness Hub 

• Virtual Engagement Launch for the Community Wellness Hub - January 17 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm on Zoom
  
• If you haven't already provided your input towards the new community wellness hub in Dakwäkäda, we would like to hear from you! This survey will be closing on Jan 12, 2024!
  
  • Print copies of the survey are available at our admin buildings or the Healing House.
    
  • Survey link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4RVEkDswO-uac4ZKhn3qO7-7KuaImfySAMY9DYSdyA37dg/viewform
    

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)Volunteer Appreciation Day

• Saturday, January 20
  
• 2 to 5pm
  

St Elias Convention Center

• WHO NEEDS TO ATTEND: This is for all the past, present and future volunteers who have been involved with JAM events. If you're interested in being a part of future JAM events, please join us and find out more!
  
• WHAT TO EXPECT: The afternoon will be an informal gathering with the JAM team. Snack will be provided. 
  
• WHY THE EVENT: We want to say thank you for your help. We can't put these events on without you. 
  
• *Please RSVP by January 15th so we can plan accordingly. Looking forward to seeing you there! 
  

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!
Haines Junction Community Market

• The HJ Community Association’s winter market series is hosted monthly from 2-4pm at the St Elias Convention Center
  
  • January 28 (HJMH Tournament weekend)
    
  • 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
St. Elias Dalls Female Hockey Jamboree

• The 26th annual St. Elias Dalls Female Hockey Jamboree will be held on January 20/21. Female  Players from across the Yukon come together to make up 5 full teams of 12 skaters each with 5 female goalies & 4 female refs!
  
• Come on out & watch some hockey at the Bill Brewster Arena!
  

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. A huge thank you to the league organizers, coaches and volunteers!
  
• U13 Yukon Championships from January 26-28
  

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