CBC Radio Community Report for July 11, 2024

This is the July 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

• Weather has been nice. Beautiful sunny day today. It seemed like a cool start to the season with many commenting that gardens seem like they are a week or two behind. We could use some rain.
• Acknowledge the bear attack – and wish to extend gratitude to the first responders and grief to the bear family. Our community really comes together to help each other out when awful incidents like this take place – fundraising dinner, go fund me, etc. The Pine Lake campground was closed for a week but has now reopened. A reminder that everywhere you go in the Yukon is bear country and to always take the appropriate precautions. 
• Big thank you to the organizers of the Bluegrass festival, Kluane Chilkat Bike Relay,  staff at Da Ku and the Visitor's Center for the June 21 events celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day and the Village for hosting a lovely Canada Day celebration and parade.
• The local summer camps are in full swing and kids are having a wonderful time.

Around Town

Plant Walks

• Discover the healing magic of wild plants
• Join local herbalist Sylvie Gewehr on a walk to encounter the multitude of edible and medicinal plants growing in beautiful Kluane country. 
• Spruce Beetle Trail - July 15 and 29 from 1:15pm to 3pm
• Haines Junction (starting at the Village Bakery) - July 19, and 26 from 4 to 5pm
• Participation by donation
• Available in English, German and French
• Shuttle service available through Adventure Time (yukonadventure.net) and ask for the “Wildwood Spirit Plant Walk Special”
• Visit wildwoodspirit.ca for more information

Haines Junction Public Library
Storytime and Family Time

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

Sha Je Kwa’a: Sunshine Camp

• Hosted by the CAFN Youth Center and BGC Yukon 
• Junior group: 6 to 9 yr olds at the St Elias Community School
• Senior Group: 10 to 13 yr olds at the Anda Ta Youth Center
• Starts June 24 to August 16

Royal Canadian Airforce

• Whitehorse and Kluane residents! Over the next couple of days, you may notice some increased noise over our skies. Just know it’s all in the name of training and emergency preparedness.
• The Royal Canadian Air Force search and rescue units will be conducting training exercises around Whitehorse and Haines Junction on July 10 and 11.
• Keep your eyes peeled for their RCAF CC-130H Hercules flying low as their crew practices search patterns and parachute operations. You might also spot some biodegradable paper streamers floating down – it’s all a part of keeping their search and rescue technicians sharp and safe.
• A big thanks to the Royal Canadian Air Force for their dedication and hard work in keeping our communities safe!

Kluane National Park

Our interpretative programs in Kluane have started and we offering activities everyday!

• Our campfire talks occur every Thursday to Sunday night from 7pm - 8pm at the Kathleen Lake Campground
• Join us Saturdays and Sundays for a Scenic Stroll along the Kokanee Trail from 1pm - 2pm, meet at the Kathleen Lake Day-use shelter
• Kluane Cubs Club runs kids programming every Sunday morning at 11am - 12pm, family fun for everyone with activities targeted for kids ages 4-9 years old!
• The Kluane Connections program dives into the unique stories of Kluane's rich heritage and natural wonders. An Interpreter is on-hand at the Haines Junction Visitor Centre presenting on various topics with the use of touch tables and video projections in the theatre. Kluane Connections runs Monday to Friday at 11am, with different topics every day! 
• More information can be found on the Parks Canada website

Village of Haines Junction 

FireSmart Home Assessments

• Are you wondering what you can do to FireSmart your home and property?
• The village is working on coordinating free, 1-hour FireSmart Home Assessments
• Contact [email protected] for more information or call 634-7100

Public Engagement: Zoning Bylaw

• Date: Monday July 15, 2024 
• Time: 5:30-7:30pm
• Location: Atrium, St. Elias Convention Centre
• Who should attend: Residents with an interest in how land is developed in the community.
• Why should you attend: The Draft Bylaw has passed First Reading. Council is seeking additional public input on the following topics:
  • Residential use of industrial lots
  • How the Municipal Act addresses non-conforming buildings
  • Promoting agricultural land use
  • Proposed relaxation of commercial zoning restrictions off the Highway corridor
  • The updated draft Zoning Map
• Please plan to attend to share your thoughts. The latest draft of the Zoning Bylaw and Map are available on the
• Village website: https://hainesjunction.ca/p/zoning
• A catered meal will be provided by the Little Green Apple. Please RSVP asap at 634-7100 or

[email protected] so we ensure enough dinner is ordered.


Champagne and Aishihik First Nations

General Assembly

• Taking place at Kusawa Lake Campground from July 19-21

Youth Center GreenhouseGardening

• Jolene Billwiller will be hosting two gardening workshops at the Youth Centre Greenhouse on Thursday July 11, 2pm-4pm, Gardening 101. And another workshop Thursday July 25, 2pm-4pm, Taming the Tomato Jungle. 

Diabetes Prevention and Care workshop

• July 13 at 1pm with Sunrise Nutrition
• Workshop includes: straight-forward information about what Diabetes is, how Diabetes prevention and care can be supported through nutrition, the importance of different nutrients for overall health and practical tips and meal ideas for eating well with diabetes.

Greenhouse Open House

• July 30 from 2-4pm
• All are welcome!

Water Wednesdays

• Every Wednesday starting July 17 from 1-3pm
• Come paddle a First Nations dug-out canoe
• Paddles and lifejackets provided.
• Hosted by Da Ku Cultural Center
• Meet at the Pine Lake Day use area

Kluane Lake Research Station

• Hosts weekly community nights every Thursday
• Visit the Research Station for snacks, campfires, music, sports and more!
• Thursday, July 11, learn how to make a beaded keychain with Jenessa Tlen
• Rides are available from Burwash/DBay and HJ, contact klrs@ucalgary to reserve a spot.

Art and Culture
Junction Arts and Music at the Bakery

• Reservations are a must! Book online at villagebakeryyukon.com
• Dinner and Music is $40
• Music only (free!)
• Dinner starts at 6:30pm, music starts at around 6:50pm

Extra show this month!

• Wednesday, July 31 
• Homesick for Halifax
• At the Village Bakery
• Music starts at 5pm

Augusto!

• Tickets are on sale now for the fifth annual Augusto! Children's Festival happening August 9-11th in Haines Junction. This weekend art and music festival for children 12 and under really does have something for everyone! Activities include a Friday night dance, Saturday night theatre show and Sunday closing show. For ages 5-12, twenty-nine one hour art and music workshops run through the day Saturday and half day Sunday. In tandem with the workshop hours, Toddler Town for ages 4 and under is a mini festival in itself with structured activities, mini concerts and an amazing cardboard village to explore. Advance purchase is necessary and the festival is already 40% sold out so be sure to buy your tickets soon! Weekend passes are $30 for ages 5-12 and $20 for ages 2-4. Check out www.augustokids.ca for details on how to purchase festival tickets.

Shopping!
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Artist Guild

• The art gallery in the basement of St Christopher’s church ( the log church on the Alaska Highway Corridor). 
• It features work by local artists, craftspeople and photographers and is open from 12 to 4 every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer. We can also open by appointment. 
• Email [email protected] or text or call 867 336-1997.

Haines Junction Community Market

• Wednesdays from 4pm to 6pm
• You need to pre-register to be a vendor: Market Registration
• Free for 16yrs or younger & Free 60 or older
• $10/table or $50 for membership the remaining of the season. We have received the membership cards

Sports and Fitness
Frostbite Fitness - Haines Junction Gym

• Now open for memberships
• Learn more on Facebook @frostbite.fitness.haines.junction

Pedal Junction

• Community Bike Nights are back!
• July 4 and 18
• August 1, 15 and 29
• From 6-8pm on the Spruce Street Cul-de-sac
• Learn more about it at pedaljunction.org