CBC Radio Community Report for October 9, 2025

CBC Radio Community Report for October 9, 2025
This is the October 9, 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


👉Weather: Sha kulį-- it is sunny!
👉 Thank you to JAM for a hosting a dance party with Major Funk last Saturday!
👉 Thank you to the local artists in opened their studios last weekend in celebration of the Yukon Prize Festival Weekend.
👉 Frostys will be open all winter long! It’s a different menu though–it will operate as a coffee shop. Menu will be posted soon and opening hours!
👉Harvest season seems to be going well – reports of harvested moose and bison across the community
👉 A big thank you to the Haines Junction Community Market coordinator and board for an excellent Harvest Market.
👉 A big thank you to the staff at the Da Ku Visitors Center – CAFN, Yukon Government and Parks Canada interpreters.
👉 Gunałchish to the staff, students & community who joined us Sept 24-28 for our annual hide tanning workshop. shä̀w nųchų uch'e. nųchų k'e sòóthän.




👋Champagne and Aishihik First Nations


👉CAFN is seeking Citizens to fill positions on the following boards and committees:
Champagne and Aishihik Trust Board
Dakwakada Capital Investments Limited Partnership Board
Sha Shaw Corporation
St. Elias School Community Committee
Alsek Renewable Resource Council
CAFN Housing Committee
CAFN Lands Committee
CAFN Language, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee
For more information, head to our website: https://cafn.ca/.../Board-Advertisements-August-21-2025.pdf


**First Nations Child and Family Services & Jordan’s Principle Settlement Info Sessions**
Are you eligible for compensation under the First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement? Join us for an **information session** to learn more and get support with your application.
**Session Dates & Locations:**
- **Wednesday, October 15** – *Healing House, Haines Junction*| 5:30PM – 7:30PM 
  *Rides from Champagne available upon request*
- **Thursday, October 16** – *Takhini Hall*
5:30PM – 7:30PM 
- **Monday, October 20**
– *CAFN Yukon Inn Boardroom* (entrance at Walker Home Construction)
| 5:30PM – 7:30PM 
**Food and beverages will be provided**
Meet Chasity, Claims Helper with the First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle, and Sabrina, Settlement Claims Support Worker with CAFN. They’ll be there to guide you through the application process and answer your questions.
**Mental wellness support**
will also be available during the sessions.
For more info or to book a ride from Champagne, call/text Sabrina at **867-634-6429** 
Learn more about the claims process at fnchildclaims.ca https://fnchildclaims.ca


👉Champagne and Aishihik First Nations will be holding a Special General Assembly from Nov. 22-23 at the Da Ku Cultural Centre in Dakwakada.
This meeting is for the continuation of business and resolutions from the GA in July.




👋Village of Haines Junction
👉Call for Program Committee Members
New Community Culture, Arts, Environment and Recreation Fund
Deadline for applications: October 17, 2025
More information, contact [email protected]
Visit hainesjunction.ca/p/funding-opportunities


👋Territorial Election
👉Elections Yukon  is seeking people to work the Advance Poll (October 26th & 27th) and the Ordinary Poll (November 3rd).
Workers are needed for Beaver Creek (PD 001),  Burwash Destructuon Bay (PD 002),  Haines Junction & outskirts (PD003 & PD004), plus Mendenhall/Takhini (PD005).




👋St Elias Community School
👉 St. Elias Community School will have student photos taken on Friday Oct. 24th. This year FNSB has hired “Both Eyes Open” photographers to take student and Grad photos. Order envelopes have been sent home with students, so please read the instructions carefully for order payment information, and have order forms returned to the school no later than Thursday Oct. 23rd.  A note to all afterschool gym users that the gym is not available on Friday Oct. 24th due to the photo day set up.
 
👉St. Elias Community School would like to send a huge thank you out to our parents and guardians, for following safe drop off and pick up routes when delivering students to and from school. Thanks for putting our student safety first. A reminder to everyone that first thing in the morning, at lunch hour and after school are very busy times on St. Elias Street, and we encourage everyone to park on the safe side of the street in designated visitor parking in front of the school.


👋 Optician Coming to Haines Junction!
👉Saturday, October 11 and November 29, 2025
Moose Optical! New mobile Yukon Optical Services coming to Haines Junction
St Elias Convention Center
Adjustments and small repairs - no cost!
New glasses with 300+ frames
High quality lenses
A valid prescription from your optometrist is required


👋 Haines Junction Library Board
👉Library Christmas Bake Sale and Craft Fair
Thursday, November 20 from 7-9pm
St Elias Convention Center


👋YukonU Haines Junction Campus
👉Science Saturdays are starting up again at the Library! Join us October 4th and every other Saturday. 10am-12pm. See you there! For kids aged 3-6 with their caregiver (siblings welcome too). Drop in! Hands on!


👋Haines Junction Parents Graduation Society
👉The HJPGS will hold the AGM on Monday, October 27 at 7:00 pm at 105 Lowell Street (Kàłx’òkw house).
The HJPGS is the society that fundraises and hosts the graduation celebration trip. If you are a student graduating, or a parent/guardian of a student graduating this year, we strongly encourage you to come and attend our AGM.  
For more information, please contact Kàłx’òkw 1 (867) 336-4460




👋Thrift Store
👉 The Haines Junction Thrift Shop, located in the basement of the Log Church, is open every Thursday from 2-6 pm. The racks and shelves are full, including some items that are perfect for Halloween! 
Remember to bring cash, and a reusable bag or two. 
At the present time, the Thrift Shop is unable to accept donations, but volunteer workers will continue to put out new items every week, and we hope to have room to accept more donations again soon.
Shopping second hand is the perfect way to save money and keep items out of the landfill. 


👋Christmas Bird Count
👉Haines Junction Saturday Dec 20
👉KLUANE LAKE Saturday Dec 27


👋 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!
👉Oct 15th - JAM AGM
Junction Arts & Music invites you to its Annual General Meeting, Tuesday, October 15th at 6:30 p.m. in the Atrium at the St. Elias Convention Centre. Board positions are open for President, Vice President, and Treasurer. Join the team and help shape arts and music in Haines Junction.


👉Oct 23 - Pumpkin Carving Workshop with Stacy Menicoche
Join Junction Arts & Music for a Pumpkin Carving Workshop with Stacy Menicoche on October 23rd at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Elias Centre Atrium. Cost is five dollars. Please register in advance to ensure supplies by emailing [email protected].


👉October 25th The spookiest dance of the year is almost here! The JAM Halloween Dance is back with two sessions:
Family Dance 6–8 PM (kids’ activities + photo booth) $10 suggested donation
Adults-Only Dance 9 - 12midnight — $30 per ticket includes one spooky shot. Featuring DJ Dirty Popsicle.
Food and beverages for purchase. Costumes, dancing, and good vibes all night long. 


👉*we're always looking for volunteers to help out, too. People can email JAM for more info on how to help out. 




👋Sports, Health and Fitness
👉Haines Junction Minor Hockey online registration is now open. We encourage people to register early so we can determine the numbers for each group.
The upcoming season is tentatively scheduled to start on Tuesday, October 14th.
Stay tuned for a gear swap – we'll have more details coming soon.  
There will be a Power Skating Clinic and Hockey Skills Camp on Saturday, October 25th. This event is FREE to all Registered Haines Junction Minor Hockey Players, thanks to the support of Hockey Yukon. This camp is geared for players 6 and up!


👉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.


👉Pickleball starts on October 17th, every Monday and Friday nights 5-7pm.


👉Haines Junction Taekwondo Club, free classes resuming in the Mezzanine, new members welcome. No need to register. October 12 5-6pm kids 4-11pm, 6-7pm youth and adults 12 and up | October 29 5-6pm kids 4-11 years old and 6-7pm youth and adults 12 and up


👉 Fit with Nick is back! Starts October 7 at 6pm in the Mezzanine!


👉 Sunday Yoga is back! Sundays from 6-7:15pm at the St Elias Convention Center (atrium). Suggested donation is $15. Blocks and straps provided, please bring a mat.


👉 Volleyball is Thursdays in the school gym from 7-9pm