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Champagne and Aishihik First Nations The 4th Annual Community BBQ Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 4-7pm Da Ku will be hosting a community BBQ to celebrate another wonderful visitor season in Haines Junction. Come for the burgers, stay for the door prizes! Kohklux Map Event On the weekend of October 19th Champagne and Aishihik First Nations will be hosting an event to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the creation of the Kohklux map. Drawn in 1869 by the Tlingit Chief Kohklux, this rare archival document is one of the few examples of indigenous map making in a northern context. It is especially important to Champagne and Aishihik because it is the oldest map of dákeyi (our traditional territory). A program is being developed to share the story behind the map as well as family and community stories related to the period of the indigenous-controlled fur trade - and generally celebrate the Dan (Southern Tutchone) - Tlingit connection in our history. Please put this event on your calendar for the weekend of October 19th at Da Kų Cultural Centre and watch for more details! Notice of By-Election A by-election will be held for one (1) councillor. By-election day will be Monday, October 28, 2019 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm Nominations to Run for Office Nomination forms can be picked up at the CAFN Administration Office in either Haines Junction or Whitehorse or downloaded from the CAFN website (cafn.ca). The forms are also available from the Chief Returning Officer. All nomination forms for candidates must be filed by 4:30 pm on Monday, September 23, 2019 with the Chief Returning Officer for the candidate to be eligible to run for office. Citizens are responsible to confirm that their name is on the Voters List. To verify, please contact: Enrollment, Champagne and Aishihik First Nations. Telephone: 867-634-4200 ext 235. E-mail: mjjoe@cafn.ca HOW CAN I VOTE? Citizens have three voting options –voting on By-election Day, voting in the traveling advanced poll voting, or voting with a mail in ballot. Voting on Election Day. Votes may be cast at any of these three locations between 11AM and 8PM on October 28, 2019:
Voting in the traveling advanced poll. This will be held on October 15th, 2019:
Voting by mail-in ballot. Only electors who do not live near a polling station will be sent a mail-in ballot package. Citizens with a mailing address of Whitehorse, Haines Junction or Champagne will not be sent a mail-in ballot package, unless they complete an Application to Vote by Mail form and provide it to the Chief Returning Officer. WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT VOTING? Contact the Chief Returning Officer, Norman Eady, at CAFNbyelection2019@gmail.com or by phone at 867-332-7444. Dakwäkãda Warriors Cole Pauls is overjoyed to share the first leg of his #DakwäkãdaWarriors Book Tour!! The world premiere of the Dakwäkãda Warriors GN will be on October 4th at the Daku Cultural Centre in Haines Junction YT! Dinner at 5pm, followed by a performance from the Dakwäkãda Dancers and Artist Talk! The second launch is October 5th at @titanwhitehorse 7-9pm. Third and final date in the Yukon is Dawson City, October 11th at the @klondikeart Ballroom! When he returns to Vancouver, he is having an artist talk & art show at @luckyscomics Oct 17th 7-9pm! His originals will be on display from the 17th to 20th of October; @vancouverartbookfair weekend!!! Which he is also tabling at. Really looking forward to all these events!! More to dates & cities to be announced... Yukon Education: Rural Experiential Model (REM)
The Thrift Shop in the basement of the log church starts again for the season, this Thursday from 2-6 pm. Wellness Healthy Families Yukon: Open House in Haines Junction Come and do some fun crafts with your littles ones, have a snack and find out more at the the Health Families program in Haines Junction!! When: Wednesday, September 11 Where: Healing House Time: 2-5pm Contact Edie Berard: 667-8788 Jeanelle Julien: 393-7083 Bully-Proof your Brain and Body A group coaching program for youth between 5 and 10 years old and their trusted caregivers. 3 hours to:
This program is being offered in Haines Junction by Angie Charlebois, certified professional coach and Havening Techniques Practitioner. September 16, 23 and 30 at 5:30 pm at the Haines Junction Campus of Yukon College. Register by Friday, September 13. . If you’re interested, call or text 332-0010. Community Workshop: Yukon’s 40 Developmental Assets to positive youth development Learn about Assets – Spread the Word – Strengthen Community Find about how you can be an Asset Builder for Yukon youth! October 29 from 6-8pm Da Ku Cultural Centre Who should attend? People who are about youth, their future and the well-being of their community. Snacks and refreshments provided! For more information: Yukon.ca/40-assets Youth Development Coordinator, Sarah Swinimer @456-5523 Parks Canada Northern Lights Festival Kluane National Park & Reserve is hosting the annual Northern Nights Festival September 20 & 21 at Kathleen Lake- loads of activities including art and night sky photography workshops - sign up for those now! More info here: https://www.pc.gc.ca/…/kluane/activ/nuits-nordique-northern… Arts and Culture Haines Junction Library Story hour takes place at the Haines Junction Library on Fridays from 10-11 am for kids 2-5 years old and their grown-ups! Home Routes Concerts We’ve got the first copy of the draft schedule for the 13th Annual National Concert Series: Home Routes. A big thank you to the gracious hosts/organizers who open up their living rooms to bring live music to your community. Home Routes concerts are hosted in over 150 communities across Canada. This model of arts production makes it feasible for professional musicians to reach communities throughout the country. They return home with new connections, lifelong friends, money in their pockets, recordings sold, and usually want to sign up for another tour. Haines Junction dates and performers (draft): Sat Oct 19 - Kerji Stephens & Justin Lacroix, MB Thurs Nov 14 - Campbell D. Woods, ON Sun Feb 2 - Early Spirit, BC Sat Feb 29 - Betse & Clarke, MO Sun Mar 29 - Rick Fines, ON Tues Apr 28 - The Schotts, ON Update on the Cari-brew Fundraiser From August 19 to 26 – The Village Bakery hosted a CARI-BREW Week, donating $1 from each coffee purchased to help CPAWS Yukon protect the Porcupine caribou herd! They were able to raise $1,188 for CPAWS Yukon who will be putting those funds toward protecting the Porcupine caribou herd! The Village Bakery will be open until and including September 15th and will be blowing out over-stocked items daily until then. We want to sincerely thank each and every person that supported us this season, it has been the best one yet! The Porcupine caribou herd migrates over 4,000 kilometres across northern Yukon, Alaska and NWT — the longest journey of any land mammal on earth. Caribou give birth to their calves on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, called Iizhik Gwats’an Gwandaii Goodlit by the Gwich’in, the Sacred Place Where Life Begins. In December of 2017 the U.S. Government opened the Arctic Refuge to oil and gas development. Drilling in the calving grounds could force caribou to give birth in areas with more predators, more noxious insects and poorer vegetation. Drilling could have serious consequences for the health of the herd and the Gwich’in communities that rely on the caribou. CPAWS Yukon is working with the Vuntut Gwitchin to defend the Porcupine caribou herd. We’re calling on Canadian banks to withhold funding from companies that would drill in the Arctic Refuge. We’re closely watching the environmental review of drilling in the Arctic Refuge, to make sure the U.S. Government complies with its environmental laws.
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A huge thank you to the organizers of the third annual Augusto! Children’s Festival, Yukon's first dedicated art and music festival for children. Public Engagement Service Canada will be at the St. Elias Convention Centre on Wednesday, August 21 from 9:30am to 3:30pm (closed from 12:30pm to 1:30pm). Arts and Culture CBC Kids’ Studio K CBC Kids is coming to the Yukon August 26-31, 2019 and they are looking for outgoing kids (ages 6-10) to appear as themselves in a variety of segments for CBC Kids’ Studio K. The fun will take place in Whitehorse and Haines Junction. If you’re interested, send a video introduction of your child including name, age, hometown, interests/hobbies to cbcparents@cbc.ca Treble Makers: STOMP! Attention grade 1-2-3 students! Do you want to learn music in an active, fun and engaging way? Do you want to stomp, clap, bounce balls, drum on stuff, sing and boogie? Registration is $60 for the year and includes: participation in the September 13-15 Fiddle Retreat in Haines Junction, workshops with guest instructors, and performing with the Fiddle Club. The fun takes place every Friday at lunch at the St. Elias Community School. Contact Lisa Preto with questions. Arts and Craft Guild Gallery The Arts and Craft Guild of Haines Junction is pleased to announce that the gallery is open 7 days a week from noon until 4pm. An incredible place to meet and purchase local art. You’ll find small art quilts, lino prints, cards, sewing, jewellery, nuno felting, original paintings, photography, books from local authors, limited edition prints, beadwork, collage work, handmade journals and more. You can also purchase tickets to Augusto! Featured artists this year include: Ellen Bielawski - author, researcher Bruce Binder - photography, cards Bob Braun - wood carver, metal work Cyndi O'Rourke Pam Butterfield - quilting, sewing, felting, jewelry Libby Dulac - painter Suzanne Flumerfelt - beaded jewelry Kim Henkel - multi media ( many involving reused and found materials) jewelry, journals, art work Brent Liddle - painter Allison Martin - Author Brenda Riseborough - painter, cards Martha Ritchie - Lino prints, cards, trivets and decor items Marty Samis - photography and collage Sally Wright - hand screened adult and kids t-shirts Marguerite Richard - quilted landscapes, sewing Michael Schmidt - photography, cards Ken Graham - wood burning, painter Haines Junction Library Story hour takes place at the Haines Junction Library on Fridays from 10-11 am for kids 2-5 years old and their grown-ups! Home Routes Concerts We’ve got the first copy of the draft schedule for the 13th Annual National Concert Series: Home Routes. A big thank you to the gracious hosts/organizers who open up their living rooms to bring live music to your community. Home Routes concerts are hosted in over 150 communities across Canada. This model of arts production makes it feasible for professional musicians to reach communities throughout the country. They return home with new connections, lifelong friends, money in their pockets, recordings sold, and usually want to sign up for another tour. Haines Junction dates and performers (draft): Sat Oct 19 - Kerji Stephens & Justin Lacroix, MB Thurs Nov 14 - Campbell D. Woods, ON Sun Feb 2 - Early Spirit, BC Sat Feb 29 - Betse & Clarke, MO Sun Mar 29 - Rick Fines, ON Tues Apr 28 - The Schotts, ON Live Music at the Village Bakery THIS Friday August 16th at the Village Bakery MARCO CLAVIERA performing a variety of Latin American rhythms such as Bossa, Zambas, Son (Cuban) Lando, (Peruvian) Boleros! Marco Claveria was born in Santiago Chile, to a musical family. Prompted by his parents, Marco started guitar lessons at the age of ten, learning to play the basics of Chilean folk music then moving on to study different styles such as Cuecas, Tonadas, and the Resbaloza as well as the Argentinian Samba Fresh Wild Salmon straight from Haines Alaska served fresh off the grill! Grab a plate and pile on the sides and salads, then sit down and enjoy the show! BBQ starts between 6-6:30, music 7 August 19 to 26 – CARI-BREW WEEK at the Village Bakery During this week $1 from each coffee purchased helps CPAWS Yukon protect the Porcupine caribou herd! The Porcupine caribou herd migrates over 4,000 kilometres across northern Yukon, Alaska and NWT — the longest journey of any land mammal on earth. Caribou give birth to their calves on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, called Iizhik Gwats’an Gwandaii Goodlit by the Gwich’in, the Sacred Place Where Life Begins. In December of 2017 the U.S. Government opened the Arctic Refuge to oil and gas development. Drilling in the calving grounds could force caribou to give birth in areas with more predators, more noxious insects and poorer vegetation. Drilling could have serious consequences for the health of the herd and the Gwich’in communities that rely on the caribou. CPAWS Yukon is working with the Vuntut Gwitchin to defend the Porcupine caribou herd. We’re calling on Canadian banks to withhold funding from companies that would drill in the Arctic Refuge. We’re closely watching the environmental review of drilling in the Arctic Refuge, to make sure the U.S. Government complies with its environmental laws. Augusto!
The third annual Augusto! Children’s Festival, Yukon's first dedicated art and music festival for children, will take place from August 9th to 11th, 2019 at the St. Elias Convention Centre. Our local Dakwäkäda Dancers will open the festival at 5 p.m. on Friday afternoon followed by Soir de Semaine for the Friday night family dance, with their special blend of Franco-rock, ska, reggae, folk and funk. With their colourful costumes, painted faces and highly interactive French music, they promise to be a great start to the weekend! During the day Saturday and half day Sunday, 29 one hour workshops will be offered where children aged 5 to 12 will have the opportunity to work with professional artists, and try their hand at several different visual art and performing art activities. Workshops will include Stage Skills, West African Dance, Physical Activity & Games, Music Exploration, Squeakers & Kazoos, Southern Tutchone Song & Dance, Polymer Clay Doggie Zipper Pulls, Mono Printing with Acrylic Paint, Wire Sculpture Creatures, Needle Felting, Colourful Paper Long Tailed Creatures, Fur & Feather Creations, Mad Hatters, Clay Story Buckets and Treasure Chests, Electronics and Storytelling. In tandem with the workshop hours, Toddler Town will be a mini festival for ages 4 and under. Located in the arena mezzanine, this younger set can take part in craft activities, storybook corners, colouring craft sessions and mini concerts every half hour, or in spare moments, the amazing cardboard village provides several colourful structures to explore. All ages will come together for our feature performance on Saturday night – a one hour mix of comedy and circus with the Kamikaze Fireflies www.kamikazefireflies.ca As an opening act for this festival highlight, West African Fana Soro will share traditional music and drumming from the Ivory Coast. Tickets have been on sale since June 17th and the festival is now 60% sold out. There are still lots of workshop spaces available in the larger workshops – stage skills, West African Dance, Physical Activity & Music, Music Exploration, Squeakers & Kazoos, Southern Tutchone Song & Dance, Mono Printing with Acrylic Paint, Wire Sculpture Creatures, Colourful Long Tailed Creatures, Mad Hatters, Clay Story Buckets and Storytelling. You can check out www.augustokids.ca for detailed information and instructions on how to purchase tickets online. Ticket prices are as follows: Weekend passes are $30 for ages 5-12 and include the following:
Weekend passes are $20 for ages 2-4 and include the following:
And more for Augusto! Help us make Augusto! a zero-waste event! Augusto! is asking kids from 2 to 12 to submit art to be used in a series of prayer flag type decorations to be used at Augusto! This is so we can move away from balloons to more environmentally friendly decorations at the festivals. We are asking young artists to submit an original and colourful work of art by mail to Box 5326 Haines Junction, YT Y0B1L0 or drop-off at the Art Guild Gallery in the basement of the log church. We will photograph the originals for the flags and than the original works will be shown in December in an exhibition at the Atco Children’s Gallery in the Yukon Arts Centre. Create an image of something that makes you happy or what you like about Augusto! Children's Festival. We are hoping to get lots of response and to continue to grow the idea over the years to come. The art and flags will remain the property of the festival. Send us your art before July 24, 2019. For more information contact us at augustofestival@gmail.com or phone Marty at 634-2943 Arts and Culture Open Mic Night Do you have a song, story, poem or comedy routine? Try open mic nights every Saturday starting at 8:00 pm at the KPI. The highest votes at the end of the month wins cash prizes! Arts and Craft Guild Gallery The Arts and Craft Guild of Haines Junction is pleased to announce that the gallery is open 7 days a week from noon until 4pm. An incredible place to meet and purchase local art. You’ll find small art quilts, lino prints, cards, sewing, jewellery, nuno felting, original paintings, photography, books from local authors, limited edition prints, beadwork, collage work, handmade journals and more. You can also purchase tickets to Augusto! Featured artists this year include: Ellen Bielawski - author, researcher Bruce Binder - photography, cards Bob Braun - wood carver, metal work Pam Butterfield - quilting, sewing, felting, jewelry Libby Dulac - painter Suzanne Flumerfelt - beaded jewelry Kim Henkel - multi media ( many involving reused and found materials) jewelry, journals, art work Brent Liddle - painter Allison Martin - Author Brenda Riseborough - painter, cards Martha Ritchie - Lino prints, cards, trivets and decor items Marty Samis - photography and collage Sally Wright - hand screened adult and kids t-shirts Marguerite Richard - quilted landscapes, sewing Michael Schmidt - photography, cards Ken Graham - wood burning, painter Junction Arts and Music An Atlin Arts and Music Festival Headliner! For those who can't make the AAMF, we're bringing a little bit of the festival to you! Come join us for a supercharged night of Roots Rock with Terra Lightfoot and her band. When: Monday July 15th. Doors 7pm, Show 7:30 Where: St. Elias Convention Centre, Haines Junction YT. Cost: $20. $10 for seniors/youth. Kids free *Cash Bar will be running so minors need to be accompanied by an adult “Drawing from rock, soul and blues, Terra Lightfoot is a monster talent that will be gracing the world’s largest festival stages in no time.” according to PopMatters online. You won’t want to miss this show. Tickets are $20 at the door ($10 for seniors or students). Doors open at 7:30, show is at 8pm. There will be a cash bar available so minors need to be accompanied by an adult. Check out junctionjam.ca or @hainesjunctionjam on Facebook for all the details. This is a don’t miss show! “If you haven’t seen Terra Lightfoot perform live, then do yourself a favour and get a ticket next time she’s in town. Lightfoot is the total package: she can write a hooky tune, rip through a blistering guitar solo and sing the hell out of any song she likes” – CBC Music terralightfoot.com Live Music at the Village Bakery THIS FRIDAY AT THE BAKERY – July 12 – Steve Slade Steve has decades of teaching, composing and giggling under his belt (size 42.) He hitched up the narrow, gravel Alaska Highway in ’79 with a backpack, a guitar and ‘Alias’ the dog. He liked what he saw, so he stuck around. He now travels with ‘Juno’ (the black and tan dog), several guitars, a ukulele, LOTS of harmonicas and a beat up silver Dodge Van. A voice described as “Klondyke soul,” quite a few tasty harmonica licks, solid guitar backup and LOTS of stories, recitations and tall tales make for an enjoyable evening of entertainment. Dinner includes BBQ local wild salmon fillet, plenty of sides, breads, coffee & tea and a delicious dessert for all ages. Music is free. Dinner is $35 and is served from 6-7pm. The music is from 7-9pm. Reservations are recommended. Champagne and Aishihik First Nations
Dákų̀ nän tsʼeddhyèt Dance Festival The Dákų̀ nän tsʼeddhyèt dance festival is happening here in Dakwakada/Haines Junction June 13-16, 2019 at Dákų̀ culture centre. The festival takes place every other year and is an incredible coming together of dance, singing and drumming. It’s free! The performances is free! The food is free! It’s a great family event! It’s a great place to connect with friends old and new! It’s a celebration of Indigenous song and dance! There will be a wide range of crafts and workshops! It’s a wonderful reason to visit Dakwakada/Haines Junction and Kluane National Park! There are over 15 performers and groups coming to perform from across the north – NWT, Yukon and Alaska. For more information, please phone Da Ku Cultural Centre at (867) 634-3300 or email daku@cafn.ca or visit our dance festival web page at https://cafn.ca/da-ku-nan-tsetthet/ Augusto! The third annual Augusto! Children’s Festival, Yukon's first dedicated art and music festival for children, will take place from August 9th to 11th, 2019 at the St. Elias Convention Centre. Our local Dakwäkäda Dancers will open the festival at 5 p.m. on Friday afternoon followed by Soir de Semaine for the Friday night family dance, with their special blend of Franco-rock, ska, reggae, folk and funk. With their colourful costumes, painted faces and highly interactive French music, they promise to be a great start to the weekend! During the day Saturday and half day Sunday, 29 one hour workshops will be offered where children aged 5 to 12 will have the opportunity to work with professional artists, and try their hand at several different visual art and performing art activities. Workshops will include Stage Skills, West African Dance, Physical Activity & Games, Music Exploration, Squeakers & Kazoos, Southern Tutchone Song & Dance, Polymer Clay Doggie Zipper Pulls, Mono Printing with Acrylic Paint, Wire Sculpture Creatures, Needle Felting, Colourful Paper Long Tailed Creatures, Fur & Feather Creations, Mad Hatters, Clay Story Buckets and Treasure Chests, Electronics and Storytelling. In tandem with the workshop hours, Toddler Town will be a mini festival for ages 4 and under. Located in the arena mezzanine, this younger set can take part in craft activities, storybook corners, colouring craft sessions and mini concerts every half hour, or in spare moments, the amazing cardboard village provides several colourful structures to explore. All ages will come together for our feature performance on Saturday night – a one hour mix of comedy and circus with the Kamikaze Fireflies www.kamikazefireflies.ca As an opening act for this festival highlight, West African Fana Soro will share traditional music and drumming from the Ivory Coast. Online tickets sales will begin on June 17th. You can check out www.augustokids.ca for festival information or email augustofestival@gmail.com if you wish to receive email notification of ticket sales. Ticket prices are as follows: Weekend passes are $30 for ages 5-12 and include the following:
Weekend passes are $20 for ages 2-4 and include the following:
Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay Association The Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay is on Saturday, June 15 heading south from Haines Junction on the Haines Hwy. The road is closed southbound from 8:15-9:15 at Haines Jtn for 4 km. There is single lane traffic control at the Kathleen Lake Lookout and St Elias Lake Trailhead. Please drive and ride carefully on the Haines Hwy on June 15. Yukon College Standard First Aid Offering on from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm:
Fee is $195 Community Engagement Service Canada Service Canada will be in town on Monday, June 17, 2019 from 9:30am to 3:30pm at the St. Elias Convention Centre. Arts and Culture Arts and Craft Guild Gallery The Arts and Craft Guild of Haines Junction is pleased to announce that the gallery opened on June 7 and is open 7 days a week from noon until 4pm. An incredible place to meet and purchase local art. Haines Junction Public Library The author Richard Van Camp (The Lesser Blessed) will be coming to do a reading at the Atrium of the Convention Centre on June 17 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Like all library events, this is FREE! Junction Arts and Music An Atlin Arts and Music Festival Headliner! For those who can't make the AAMF, we're bringing a little bit of the festival to you! Come join us for a supercharged night of Roots Rock with Terra Lightfoot and her band. When: Monday July 15th. Doors 7pm, Show 7:30 Where: St. Elias Convention Centre, Haines Junction YT. Cost: $20. $10 for seniors/youth. Kids free *Cash Bar will be running so minors need to be accompanied by an adult “If you haven’t seen Terra Lightfoot perform live, then do yourself a favour and get a ticket next time she’s in town. Lightfoot is the total package: she can write a hooky tune, rip through a blistering guitar solo and sing the hell out of any song she likes” – CBC Music Whether you’re talking about her as a songwriter, guitarist or vocalist, one thing is indisputable: Hamilton’s Terra Lightfoot is a ferocious talent. Her songs tap into the raw emotion of hearts supercharged by love, lust, loneliness and temptation. Her playing melds expert finger-picking and distorted, hook-heavy melodies. And her elemental voice commands attention and awe, whether on slow-burning soul ballads or hard-charging rock numbers. Check out her video 'Paradise' here Or find more videos/links on her website: www.terralightfoot.com Check out junctionjam.ca or follow us on Facebook:@hainesjunctionjam for more details of this event and more. Live Music at the Village Bakery THIS FRIDAY AT THE BAKERY – June 6 On June 14th we will have Speed Control playing. This is the day before the bike relay and we're usually pretty packed that night so reservations for the dinner are encouraged. Here is a short blurb about Speed Control: "Straight out of -40 degrees in Canada’s Yukon, comes the power trio Speed Control with super tight, riff heavy, harmony rock. Steeped in a jazz and classical background they have turned to their true passion – rock n’ roll." Later this month, at the Friday Night Salmon Bake at the Bakery, enjoy free performances by: June 21 – Paris Pick and the Supreme Convenience June 28 – The Hibernation July 5 – Stockstill & Rose Thrift Shop The Thrift Shop will be open May 23, 24 and 25 for this season’s closing out sale. Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Dákų̀ nän tsʼeddhyèt Dance Festival The Dákų̀ nän tsʼeddhyèt dance festival is happening here in Dakwakada/Haines Junction June 13-16, 2019 at Dákų̀ culture centre. The festival takes place every other year and is an incredible coming together of dance, singing and drumming. It’s free! The performances is free! The food is free! It’s a great family event! It’s a great place to connect with friends old and new! It’s a celebration of Indigenous song and dance! There will be a wide range of crafts and workshops! It’s a wonderful reason to visit Dakwakada/Haines Junction and Kluane National Park! There are over 15 performers and groups coming to perform from across the north – NWT, Yukon and Alaska. For more information, please phone Da Ku Cultural Centre at (867) 634-3300 or email daku@cafn.ca or visit our dance festival web page at https://cafn.ca/da-ku-nan-tsetthet/ Sports ReportKluane Chilkat International Bike Relay Association The registration for the 2019 Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay is closed. The race is on June 15, 2019. Visit www.kcibr.org for more information. Haines Junction Minor Hockey HJMH’s Hockey season ended in March. On April 9, we held our end of the season banquet and awards ceremony. It was a wonderful evening celebrating our fun and successful season, recognizing the achievements of our young athletes and giving thanks to our wonderful coaches, parents, volunteers and supporters! Congratulations again to all the award recipients, and thank you to everyone who took part in the evening celebration. Over the summer months HJMH starts getting ready for the 2019-2020 season by taking part in a number of fundraising events. With the help of amazing volunteers we have completed 2 litter pick ups already, with 2 more scheduled. Come join us on May 15 and 22 @ 6:30 to do Litter Pick-ups on sections of the Alaska Hwy and Haines Road. We are also looking for volunteers to help with the KCIBR checkpoint 1-4 set-up on June 13, 8:30-4pm. For more info: email hjminorhockey@gmail.com HJMH wishes everyone a safe and wonderful Summer! Yukon College Yukon College Haines Junction is holding an Advance Wilderness & Remote First Aid course. The course runs May 24 & 31 from 4-8pm AND May 25 & 26 and June 1 & 2 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The fee is $495. Contact the campus at 634-8800 to register. Standard First Aid Offerings on that run from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm:
Fee is $195 Community Engagement Tender Management System YG’s Procurement Support Centre is hosting an open house on Wednesday, May 22 from 5-7pm in the Mezzanine in Haines Junction for community members to learn about:
Service Canada Service Canada will be in town on Wednesday, May 15 from 9:30am to 3:30pm at the St. Elias Convention Centre. Arts and Culture Arts and Craft Guild Gallery The Arts and Craft Guild of Haines Junction is pleased to announce that the gallery will be open in early June. More details soon! Junction Arts and Music Special Announcement! An Atlin Arts and Music Festival Headliner! For those who can't make the AAMF, we're bringing a little bit of the festival to you! Come join us for a supercharged night of Roots Rock with Terra Lightfoot and her band. When: Monday July 15th. Doors 7pm, Show 7:30 Where: St. Elias Convention Centre, Haines Junction YT. Cost: $20. $10 for seniors/youth. Kids free *Cash Bar will be running so minors need to be accompanied by an adult Whether you’re talking about her as a songwriter, guitarist or vocalist, one thing is indisputable: Hamilton’s Terra Lightfoot is a ferocious talent. Her songs tap into the raw emotion of hearts supercharged by love, lust, loneliness and temptation. Her playing melds expert finger-picking and distorted, hook-heavy melodies. And her elemental voice commands attention and awe, whether on slow-burning soul ballads or hard-charging rock numbers. Check out her video 'Paradise' here Or find more videos/links on her website: www.terralightfoot.com Check out junctionjam.ca or follow us on Facebook:@hainesjunctionjam for more details of this event and more. Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival The Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival is sold out! There are still a few volunteer spots available, check out the website at yukonbluegrass.com to register to volunteer. The 2019 lineup Annie Lou Breaking Glass Claire Lynch Band Meal Ticket Petunia Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen The Lucky Ones The Small Glories Ryan McNally and the Messarounders The Treble Makers Live Music at the Village Bakery THIS FRIDAY AT THE BAKERY - May 17th KABN - This is the FIRST weekly Salmon Bake of the season! Fresh Wild Salmon straight from Haines Alaska served fresh off the grill! Grab a plate and pile on the sides and salads, then sit down and enjoy the show! BBQ starts between 6-6:30, music at 7pm. "KABN is a true northern band, practicing in a little cabin nestled at the base of Mount Sima in Whitehorse, Yukon. They are a group of aspiring song writers who play a wide variety of music, but regularly come back to their roots as a blues/rock band. If you like a mix of blues and rock, like the Tragically Hip, the Headstones and the White Stripes, mixed with fun new originals, you will love these guys. Bring your dancing shoes!" This band features Haines Junction's very own Lee Drummond! Call or email now to reserve your dinner. Free admission for the show! Writing Group Local author, Allison Martin, has started a local writing group. The group meets the first Saturday of each month. It’s a drop-in, casual group for anyone interested in working on their words. The group meets at the Haines Junction Library on the first Saturday of each month from 10am to 2pm. Art Journaling Group Kim Henkel hosts an Art Journaling group at the St. Elias School art room every Tuesday from 7-9pm. Bring supplies if you have them, if not, Kim is happy to share hers. Thrift Shop The Thrift Shop in the basement of the Log Church will be open April 11 and 25 this month. Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Spring Cook-Off Tuesday, April 3 at Dákų̀ Cultural Centre at 6:30 pm, bring a dish to share and enter in the cook-off! Categories are: Pasta Salad & Casserole Dish. Prizes for each category and ham will be provided. Community Clean-Up CAFN and the Village of Haines Junction are hosting a Community Spring Clean-Up on Friday, May 3. Join the community for a BBQ lunch at noon at Dákų̀ Cultural Centre and then head-out for the clean-up from 1 to 4 pm. Dákų̀ nän tsʼeddhyèt Dance Festival The Dákų̀ nän tsʼeddhyèt dance festival is happening here in Haines Junction June 13-16, 2019 at Dákų̀ culture centre. The festival takes place every other year and is an incredible coming together of dance, singing and drumming. More details to come soon! For more information, please phone Da Ku Cultural Centre at (867) 634-3300 or email daku@cafn.ca or visit our dance festival web page at https://cafn.ca/da-ku-nan-tsetthet/ Sports Report Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay Association Only solo riders can still register for this year's bike relay which is on June 15. Two, four, and eight person team registration is full. Solo rider registration closes April 12. For more information, please go the www.kcibr.org. Drop-in Soccer Adult drop-in soccer is starting up again. Join the fun every Thursday from 7:30-9pm at the St. Elias School gym. Drop-in Yoga Mondays: - starting at 5:15 at Yukon College. Free. (No class on January 14) Tuesdays: - starting at 5:15 at the Yukon College. Free.
Haines Junction Minor Hockey HJMH is hosting their end of the year banquet and awards on Tuesday, April 9 @ 5:30-7:00 in the Grand Hall of the Convention Centre. We will be celebrating our great hockey season, our wonderful young athletes and giving thanks to our dedicated coaches, volunteers and supporters!!! A huge congratulation to Danielle Drummond who manages our Haines Junction Minor Hockey program who one of the winners of the 2019 Fred Heslop Minor Hockey award winners! Romp n Run Romp n Run has fun, wiggles and movement for children 4 and under every Monday and Wednesday, 10am -11:30am, at the Haines Junction Hockey Arena mezzanine. Our programs include a new Little Chefs program, a parent and tot yoga program, visits from the Child Development centre and lots of other great activities. Healthy snack and coffee provided. Please wear comfortable clothes and indoor shoes. Parent or caregiver participation is required. Thank you to Partners for Children and Lotteries Yukon for funding our program. Birds! On Monday, May 13, join local bird enthusiast Julie Bauer for a trip to view spring migrants. Meet at Frosty Freeze at 7pm for a 2 hour the two hour bird-a-rama extravaganza! Yukon College Permaculture for Northern Backyard Gardens Learn how to take a holistic view of your garden, how to grow a wide variety of nutritious food, increase biodiversity and food resilience in backyard gardens by co-creating efficient, sustainable eco structures that work with the natural patterns of our cold climate. We will talk about everything from the living soil food web, living mulch and groundcover, waterwise gardening, edible hedges, berry orchards to food forest ideas and special permaculture features. This is a full-day course taught by Agnes Seitz. The class costs $349 + GST and is on April 28 starting at 8:30 am. The deadline to register is April 23. Easter Service Our Lady of the Way Catholic Church Easter Services Palm Sunday: April 14 at 10:30 am Holy Thursday: April 18 at 5:00 pm followed by a potluck supper Good Friday Service: April 19 at 6:00 pm Easter Vigil: Sunday, April 20 at 7:00 pm Easter Sunday: April 21 at 10:30 am Economic Development Investing in Place: Communities and Regions Building for Success The St. Elias Conference Steering Committee along with the Department of Economic Development is hosting a two-day economic development conference scheduled April 26 & 27, 2019 in Haines Junction, Yukon. The conference theme is focused on Regional Collaboration for Economic Development within the western Alaska Highway corridor. The conference will be guided by four key note addresses with the following presentations titles:
Child and Family Services Act Review The review of the Child and Family Services Act is underway. The Independent Advisory Committee will be hosting a drop-in session for residents of Haines Junction to get your input. Location: Mezzanine at the Arena Date: April 9, 2019 Time: 2 to 9pm Arts and Culture Junction Arts and Music JAM 20th anniversary celebration dinner and dance featuring Major Funk and the Employment. - May 4th 2019 Come celebrate Junction Arts and Music’s 20th anniversary on May 4th, 2019. Enjoy a delicious dinner, then dance the night away with Major Funk and the Employment at the St. Elias Convention Centre in Haines Junction. Dinner tickets are $15 and pre-sale only. Dance tickets are $20 or $10 for seniors and youth available for pre-sale and at the door. A cash bar will be available so minors must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are cash only. Purchase your tickets in Haines Junction at The Village of Haines Junction Office, or the little Green Apple. In Whitehorse, tickets are available at Well-Read Books. Dinner is at 6pm, show at 8:00pm. Check out junctionjam.ca or @hainesjunctionjam on Facebook for all the details. Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival There are a just a few weekend passes left for the 2019 Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival (June 7-9 in Haines Junction). Organizers expect the festival to sell out in the next few weeks, so book your tickets today so you don't miss out on the Music, Mountains and Magic this year! KMBF will be announcing their full line up soon, so head to www.yukonbluegrass.com for more information, and LIKE their Facebook page for regular updates! See you in June! Music Jam Night Join fellow musicians at the Village Bakery Green Room on Friday nights from 5:30pm to 9pm for drop in Jam sessions. Bring your own instrument. Bring your own tea. Bring some firewood. Thank you to the Village Bakery for donating the space 😊 Writing Group Local author, Allison Martin, has started a local writing group. The group meets the first Saturday of each month, so the next meeting is February 2. It’s a drop-in, casual group for anyone interested in working on their words. The group meets at the Haines Junction Library on the first Saturday of each month from 10am to 2pm. Art Journaling Group Kim Henkel hosts an Art Journaling group at the St. Elias School art room every Tuesday from 7-9pm. Bring supplies if you have them, if not, Kim is happy to share hers. Daffodil Campaign! A huge thank you to all of the volunteers and supports who have made this year’s Yukon daffodil campaign in support of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Jean C Barber Lodge a huge success. We’re still tallying things up but this year we’ll have gross sales and donations of around $20,000. A special thank you to the volunteers in rural Yukon who help us bring this campaign so many communities: Vuntut Gwitchin Government in Old Crow, Bonanza Market in Dawson City, Bobbi-Lee Melancon and Joella Hogan in Mayo, Shelley Sutherland in Faro, Alice Boland in Carmacks, the St. Elias Seniors and the Little Green Apple in Haines Junction and Vi & Cor in Atlin. Thank you to the volunteers who sold in workplaces across Whitehorse, our volunteers sellers and delivery drivers. A big thank you to our transportation sponsor Manitoulin Transport and Wykes’ Independent Grocer for both storage and sales space. Thrift Shop
The Thrift Shop is open every other Thursday from 2-4pm… so that means that it’s open 14th and 28th this month. Haines Junction Official Community Plan The Village of Haines Junction, in partnership with Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, invites you to participate in public consultation for the Official Community Plan for Haines Junction/Dakwakada. We want to hear from you: Do you think the OCP Background Report accurately reflects our community? The Background Report is available in hard copy at the Municipal Office and on the VHJ website. You are invited to attend one of two Open Houses to learn more and share your thoughts. These meetings are open to the whole community, everyone is welcome. Snacks will be provided. We are hosting two community meetings on Thursday, March 14. Participate in discussions around:
Open House 1: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Convention Centre Atrium
Open House 2: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Da Kų Culture Centre
Champagne and Aishihk First Nations Dákų̀ nän tsʼeddhyèt dance festival The Dákų̀ nän tsʼeddhyèt dance festival is happening here in Haines Junction June 13-16, 2019 at Dákų̀ culture centre. The festival takes place every other year and is an incredible coming together of dance, singing and drumming. More details to come soon! Sports Report Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay Association The bike relay is June 15 but registration opens March 15 and can fill up within hours or days. For more information and to register go to www.kcibr.org. Drop-in Badminton Teen and adult badminton on Tuesdays 7:30 pm school gym Drop-in Soccer Adult drop-in soccer is starting up again. Join the fun every Thursday from 7:30-9pm at the St. Elias School gym. Drop-in Yoga Mondays: - starting at 5:15 at Yukon College. Free. (No class on January 14) Tuesdays: - starting at 5:15 at the Yukon College. Free.
Haines Junction Minor Hockey HJMH wrapped up their season last Wednesday. A big THANK YOU to all the players, coaches, parents and volunteers! And a special warm thank you to our generous supporters and sponsors! HJMH will be hosting an End of the Year Banquet and Awards Night on April 9, from 5-7pm at the Convention Centre. It's an opportunity to thank the volunteers and celebrate the young athletes on their accomplishments this season. Romp n Run Romp n Run has fun, wiggles and movement for children 4 and under every Tuesday and Thursday, 10am -11:30am, at the Haines Junction Hockey Arena mezzanine. Our programs include parent and tot yoga, a kids art exploration program, visits from the Child Development centre and lots of other great activities. Healthy snack and coffee provided. Please wear comfortable clothes and indoor shoes. Parent or caregiver participation is required. Thank you to Partners for Children and Lotteries Yukon for funding our program. Yukon College Learn to Make Youth Anoraks Come and learn to sew youth ski anoraks (shell only) with fur trim on the hood. These “Father Mouchet” anoraks will be donated to the Kwanlin Koyotes Ski Club in Whitehorse. Participants that come to all 5 sessions will receive a certificate of completion, as well as the pattern and materials (without fur) to make a youth anorak at home. No sewing experience or equipment is needed. The HJ campus has received some Juki industrial machines, so let’s put them to work! Sessions are Monday and Thursday evenings, 7-10pm March 18, 21, 25, 28 and April 1st. We will learn cutting, piecing, sewing, zippers and fur trim! Drop-ins are welcome on any of the dates. Come learn some new skills and have a hand in this fantastic Yukon project! This course is free, and open to everyone interested! Canadian Firearms Safety Course March 16 & 17, 2019 from 9am to 5pm Tuition is $195 +GST Standard First Aid and CPR C March 21 & 22, 2019 from 9am to 5pm Tuition is $195 Arts and Culture Gordie Tentrees Concert – April 5th JAM has a Gordie Tentrees concert coming up April 5th at the St. Elias Convenrion Centre. With opener Roland Roberts. Tickets $20 at the door (10 for senior/youth). Doors open 7:00, show at 7:30. There will be a cash bar available so minors need to be accompanied by an adult. Check out junctionjam.ca or @hainesjunctionjam on Facebook for all the details. The Yukon Comedy Festival – Haines Junction Show Sunday, March 17 8-11pm It may be sold out in Whitehorse but there are still tickets available for the Haines Junction show.
Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival There are a just a few passes left for the 2019 Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival (June 7-9 in Haines Junction). Organizers expect the festival to sell out in the next few weeks, so book your tickets today so you don't miss out on the Music, Mountains and Magic this year! KMBF will be announcing their full line up soon, so head towww.yukonbluegrass.com for more information, and LIKE their Facebook page for regular updates! See you in June! Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival – April 4, 2019 Films, Food, Fun, Gear Sale, Mountain Art Show, Silent Auction, Door Prizes, Local Photo Contest, Local 4-min Films... so many great things packed into one evening and all in support of the St. Elias Cross Country Ski Club! Music Jam Night Join fellow musicians at the Village Bakery Green Room on Friday nights from 5:30pm to 9pm for drop in Jam sessions. Bring your own instrument. Bring your own tea. Bring some firewood. Thank you to the Village Bakery for donating the space 😊 Haines Junction Library Starting on Tuesday March 12 until the end of the month, the Library is hosting “Found Word Poetry”. This is to celebrate UNESCO’s International Poetry Day which happens every year on March 21. Patrons come and chose a book page from the stack provided (NOT LIBRARY BOOKS!). They circle the words that sound like a poem when strung together. I’ll have felt pens and crayons ready for those who want to add colour. Their work will be displayed at the library. Free and fun! Story hour at the library is every Friday from 10-11am Writing Group Local author, Allison Martin, has started a local writing group. The group meets the first Saturday of each month, so the next meeting is February 2. It’s a drop-in, casual group for anyone interested in working on their words. The group meets at the Haines Junction Library on the first Saturday of each month from 10am to 2pm. Art Journaling Group Kim Henkel hosts an Art Journaling group at the St. Elias School art room every Tuesday from 7-9pm. Bring supplies if you have them, if not, Kim is happy to share hers. Daffodil Campaign! Volunteers are busy getting ready for this year’s Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Campaign. The daffodils will arrive in the territory on Tuesday, March 26. We’re looking for volunteers to help us with:
Visit www.yukondaffodils.com, find us on Facebook or call me at 335-0440 -- Sandy Outro – A reminder to the listeners, if there is something that peaks your interest, Kari posts a copy of this report at www.volunteerhainesjunction.com/report and you can also visit the amazing community calendar there which is supported by Elsabe Kloppers. Thrift Shop
The Thrift Shop is open every other Thursday from 2-4pm… so that means that it’s open January 10 and 31 this month and February 14 and 28. Haines Junction Infrastructure Announcement and Public Event On Tuesday, January 8 at 4:00 pm join MP Larry Bagnell and Minister John Streicker for an announcement on water and sewer upgrades. See pictures of the construction phases and learn if your street will be affected. Drop-off your resume with Wildstone Construction and learn about local employment opportunities. St. Elias Chamber of Commerce The St. Elias Chamber of Commerce is hosting it’s AGM on Thursday, January 10th at 7pm in the Atrium of the St. Elias Convention Centre. During this meeting we will be holding board elections as well as sharing updates on our ongoing projects (including the regional brochure, highway signage, and J-Bucks). We would also like to hold a discussion on how the Chamber currently supports your business and where we have room for improvements. Yukon College – Haines Junction Campus Canadian Firearms Safety Course – January 19 and 20 from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $195 +GST. Advanced Wilderness and Remote First Aid – January 21 to 25 from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $495. The deadline to register is January 16, 2019. Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Sewing Drop-in sewing/projects class is every Wednesday at Da Kù Cultural Centre from 6-8pm. Come in to complete those half finished projects or maybe you are starting a new one. Great sewing company and advice how to complete your projects! Southern Tutchone Language Lessons For all community members, the Southern Tutchone language class schedule for December is:
Sports Report Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay Association The Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay Association is accepting design submissions for use on the rider and volunteer shirts for the 2019 event. The winning design artist receives a $650 honourarium. The deadline for submission is this Friday, January 11. For more information, please go to www.kcibr.org. Drop-in Badminton The start date for badminton is up in the air 😊 For those people with new year's resolutions to socialize more, get fit and have more fun, badminton will be starting shortly at the school gym... just watch for the poster at the post office! Drop-in Soccer Adult drop-in soccer is starting up again. Join the fun every Thursday from 7:30-9pm at the St. Elias School gym. Drop-in Yoga Mondays: - starting at 5:15 at Yukon College. Free. (No class on January 14) Tuesdays: - starting at 5:15 at the Yukon College. Free.
Bill Brewster Arena Public Skate is:
Drop-in curling is Saturday from 7pm to 9:30pm Drop-in Hockey is Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:30-9pm. Romp n Run The 2019 Romp n Run programs start January 8th and run every Tuesday and Thursday until March 28th. This program is for children 4 and under and gets kids moving, wiggling and having fun! Its 10am -11:30am at the Haines Junction Arena mezzanine! Over the next 3 months we will have parent and tot yoga, a fun new kids art exploration program, visits from the Child Development centre and lots of other great activities. Healthy snack and coffee provided. Please wear comfortable clothes and indoor shoes. Parent or caregiver participation is required. Thank you to Partners for Children and Lotteries Yukon for funding our program. St. Elias Dalls Female Hockey Jamboree Our 22nd Annual ever popular St. Elias Dalls Female Hockey Jamboree will be held January 26 & 27 this year and the initial registration response shows it is shaping up to be very well attended. Registration closes January 20. Please contact Val Drumond for registration and information at: valeriedrum@hotmail.com, 867-634-2683. There will be games all day Saturday and Sunday. We are hoping to have women from HJ, Whitehorse, Dawson City and possibly Juneau attending. Haines Junction Minor Hockey January 20: Learn to Skate Clinic geared for kids ages 4-10 - open to ALL. January 26, 27: Haines Junction is hosting a 13+ Female Jamboree! For more information 332-2070, hjminorhockey@gmail.com or find us on Facebook. Arts and Culture Out North Film Night – Yukon Queer Film Alliance Friday, January 25 at 7:30 pm at the St. Elias Convention Centre Junction Arts and Music Sarah MacDougall -January 11, 2019 : Sarah MacDougall and her band will kick off our Junction Arts and Music 20th season with a CD release party on January 11th, 2019 at the St. Elias Convention Centre. This is Sarah’s first and only (for now) performance in the Yukon promoting her new CD, so don't miss out! Sarah is a Yukon-based folk/rock/indie artist who has just released her new album All The Hours I Have Left to Tell You Anything. She is well known and loved by Yukoners, which is fitting since, as the Yukon News stated in a headline, "Sarah MacDougall’s new record sounds like scenery." Cost of tickets is $20 at the door ($10 for seniors and youth). Doors open at 7pm, show at 7:30. Check out junctionjam.ca or @hainesjunctionjam on Facebook for all the details. Jodi Proznick Trilogy - January 26, 2018 - Junction Arts and Music is pleased to partner with Jazz Yukon to present an evening of Jazz with Trilogy on January 26th, 2019 at the St. Elias Convention Centre. Formed in 2008, Triology is a Jazz Trio featuring three of Canada’s most sought after jazz musicians - Jodi Proznick, Bill Coon and Miles Black. This group was fashioned after the great early jazz trios of Nat King Cole and Oscar Peterson, and features wonderful arrangements of classic standards, as well as original tunes by the trio members. Cost of tickets is $20 at the door ($10 for seniors and youth). Doors open at 7pm, show at 7:30. Check out junctionjam.ca or @hainesjunctionjam on Facebook for all the details. La Belle Vie en Hiver - February 08, 2019 Junction Arts and Music wants you to escape the winter mood with an evening of music, cheese, and wine on February 8, 2019 at the St. Elias Convention Centre. There will be a tasting of excellent wines and fine cheese from local Whitehorse purveyors, served with artisan baguette and specialty breads. Entertainment will be provided by Lorène Charmetant and company. Cost will be $45 and will include the wine and cheese tasting. Doors will open at 7:00, the event begins at 7:30. This event will not be open to Minors. To purchase a ticket, email Holly at: hainesjunctionjam@gmailcom. And check out junctionjam.ca or @hainesjunctionjam on Facebook for all the details. Music Jam Night Join fellow musicians at the Village Bakery Green Room on Friday nights from 5:30pm to 9pm for drop in Jam sessions. Bring your own instrument. Bring your own tea. Bring some firewood. Thank you to the Village Bakery for donating the space 😊 Haines Junction Library Story hour is every Friday from 10-11am Writing Group Local author, Allison Martin, has started a local writing group. The group meets the first Saturday of each month, so the next meeting is February 2. It’s a drop-in, casual group for anyone interested in working on their words. The group meets at the Haines Junction Library on the first Saturday of each month from 10am to 2pm. Art Journaling Group Kim Henkel hosts an Art Journaling group at the St. Elias School art room every Tuesday from 7-9pm. Bring supplies if you have them, if not, Kim is happy to share hers. Community Wellness Naloxone Kit Selfie Contest Angie Charlebois asked me to report that the FB Page Naloxone Kit Selfie Contest - Yukon has over 60 selfies already posted and every day, more selfies are being added to the page - of individuals posing with these life-saving kits. The goal of this contest is to remove any stigma or fear someone could have about getting a kit that could save the life of someone's who's in overdose by fentanyl or another opioid. Angie's now looking for contest prizes and with all the media attention across North America - this is a great opportunity for an artist or business to get their name out there!! If you want to help Angie out with the prizes, send her an email at angie@northwestel.net or find her on Facebook @ Angie Charlebois. Dakwäkäda nda dän kų – Haines Junction Health Centre News Sexual health education It can be hard for parents to talk to kids about sexual health. On January 22, 2019 at 5:30pm in the Arena Mezzanine, the Department of Education, CAFN, and Health and Social Services are hosting a session for all parents and guardians to boost confidence to discuss the topic with their kids, in an open and honest way. A light meal will be provided by CAFN. Flu vaccines Walk in or call for an appointment to ensure that you and your loved ones are protected this flu season. Remember handwashing is the best way to prevent viral illness. Naloxone kits are available Fentanyl is deadly and present in the Yukon. If you are using drugs, don’t use alone and have a naloxone kit available. Kits are available to anyone for free from the clinic, with a 20-minute training session. It’s confidential! Emergency plans No one imagines that they could have a medical emergency, but it does happen. Help your future self by making a plan to manage the unexpected. Talk to your friends and family about who could help out with rides to the clinic, or care of pets and children. Make sure that you have phone numbers for help readily available, should you need support. Holiday Festivities Gingerbread House Making The CAFN Education Department is hosting a Gingerbread House decorating party on Wednesday, December 12 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Da Kù. There will also be an opportunity to get a Christmas Family Portrait taken. A light dinner will be served along with snacks. Contact Tracy Kane or Margaret Chiblow if you have any questions. RCMP – Haines Junction RCMP Open House – Is on Thursday, December 13 from 11:30am to 1pm. Join the RCMP HJ Detachment for chili, homemade buns and baked goodies. The Haines Junction Health Centre The Haines Junction Health Centre is hosting it’s holiday Open House on Thursday, December 13 from 1:30 pm to 3:30pm. Stop by for a treat… get your flu shot, pick up some health-related information and enjoy the company of our amazing health care team and community. Environment, Etc… The Alsek Renewable Resources Council, YESAB Office Haines Junction, the Conservation Officer Services and Regional Biologists, Squirrel Camp, Parks Canada and the Kluane Management Board all invite you to a festive Open House on Thursday, December 13 from 5 to 7pm at the St. Elias Convention Centre. There will be lots of display booths, door prizes and delicious treats! Champagne and Aishihik First Nations CAFN is hosting a community Christmas Open House on Friday, December 14 from noon to 3pm at the Main CAFN Administration Building in Dakwakada-Haines Junction. There will be prizes, food and a silent auction! Christmas Bird Count for Kids Join local bird enthusiast Julie Bauer on Saturday, December 15 for the annual Christmas Bird Count for Kids. Meet at the Haines Junction Library at 1:30pm. We’ll visit lots of local birding hot-spots within the Village. We’ll warm up with soup and hot chocolate at the library when we’re all done! Contact Julie with questions at 634-2002 Caroling Celebrate the season at the Church of St. Christopher (the Log Church) on Sunday, December 16th at 7pm for the Annual Carol Service. Lots of Christmas Carols and live music. Please bring a plate of Christmas baking to share. CAFN Lift your Spirits – Christmas Connects Days Join the community at Da Ku Cultural Centre on Monday, December 17 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm for Card Reading! Haircuts! Massages! Pedicures! Manicures! Energy Sessions! And more! Lunch provided. Contact Shannon Maloney at 634-5242 for more information. Christmas Lights Contest The Annual Christmas Lights and Decorating Contest will be held on Thursday, December 20 this year. Have your lights display ready for 7:00 pm. Household categories include: Griswold Award for spectacular lighting, motion or music; the Charlie Brown Award for simple decorations but full of Christmas cheer; the Nostalgia Award for traditional decorations of Holidays past, reminding folks of their childhood. The Children and Youth categories include: Frosty the Snowman Award for a creative front yard snow creation; the Snoopy Award for decorating something other than your home; the Inside-Out Award for an indoor display that is visible from the road. There are also commercial and institutional prizes. Every household is automatically entered… and if you live just outside the Village boundary, please call the Village of HJ office and let our volunteers know to come and check out your display. A big thank you to Dana McKinnon for taking the lead on this festive event! Christmas Baking CAFN Community Wellness invites you to Christmas Baking on Friday, December 21 at Nätsèkhį Kų (Healing House) at 4:30pm. RSVP with Annette at 634-5361 or Jocelyn at 634-4200x 214. Village of Haines Junction The Village of Haines Junction will be hosting their annual Christmas Open House in the evening on Friday, December 21 in the Atrium. Christmas Bird Count The Haines Junction Christmas Bird Count will be on Saturday, December 22. Contact Julie with questions and meet up location at 634-2002. Every year tens of thousands of bird enthusiasts rally together to count millions of birds across the continent. This year we’re celebrating the 119th count of this long-running wildlife survey. Services Join the congregation at the Log Church for Christmas Eve Holy Communion with Reverend Dudley Ritchie on Monday, December 24 at 7pm. Skate with Santa Skate with Santa will be held at the Bill Brewster Arena on Monday, December 24th… details coming soon! Annual Homecoming Hockey Tournament The annual Haines Junction Homecoming Hockey Tournament takes place on Wednesday, December 26. The tournament is for ages 15 and up. It’s $25 a player and goalies are free. Those who are interested in playing can sign up at the Bill Brewster Arena or the Bank. You can also call Dana at 323-2658 for questions or to register. Thrift Shop The Thrift Shop is open every other Thursday from 2-4pm… so that means you’re last chance to score a great thrifty Christmas gift is this Thursday, December 13. Sports Report Soccer Jake Hanson, owner of Total Excellence Soccer is coming to the St. Elias Community School on Tuesday, December 11 and Wednesday, December 12 to run soccer skills sessions in the school gym. Kids under 12 play from 3:30pm to 5:30pm and youth 12 years and older play from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. The cost is $20 for the two sessions. Drop-in Basketball Thursdays and Saturdays from 7-9PM at the St. Elias Community School gym, co-ed, 13+ unless accompanied. Drop-in Yoga Mondays: - starting at 5:15 at Yukon College. Free. Tuesdays: - starting at 5:15 at the Yukon College. Free.
Bill Brewster Arena Public Skate is:
Drop-in curling is Saturday from 7pm to 9:30pm Drop-in Hockey is Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:30-9pm. Haines Junction Minor Hockey November was a busy month for HJMH with regular ice times, a Learn to Skate Clinic with Arctic Edge, a Hockey Skills camp with Next Level Hockey and Fitness, and some fun fundraising events too. HJMH would like to highlight their November Volunteer/Player of the Month Alia Drummond. Alia is a first-year peewee hockey player. Aside from being a constant attendant of her local practices, Alia practices and plays games with the Yukon North Stars female peewee team in Whitehorse most weekends. Last month, Alia was the only female player from Haines Junction to travel with this team to the Wickenheiser Female Hockey Festival in Calgary. In addition to taking in all the great activities, seminars, meeting Hailey Wickenheiser and other female pro-hockey players; her team was also able to go undefeated in the tournament and bring home a GOLD medal. Alia has committed over three hours so far to volunteering for HJMH, including helping with set up and clean-up of events, and assisting new skaters at the Learn-to-Skate clinic. She was also able to raise the second most pledges in this year’s skate-a-thon. Keep up the great work representing HJMHA Alia! The month of Dec and January will be busy as well. December 11-12 is PICTURE day. HJMH would like to thank Bruce Binder for offering his time and Photography experience. The pictures will be a great keepsake! Dec 19-20: Fun Kids vs. Parent Games Dec.24-Jan 3: Christmas Break January 20: Learn to Skate Clinic geared for kids ages 4-10 - open to ALL. January 26, 27: Haines Junction is hosting a 13+ Female Jamboree! For more information 332-2070, hjminorhockey@gmail.com or find us on Facebook. Romp n Run Romp n Run has some exciting and fun programs for your little ones during these cold and dark days of December. Programs are for kids 4 and under and their parent or caregiver. Tuesdays and Thursday 10am -11:30 at the Hockey Arena mezzanine. A healthy snack is provided. This Tuesday, Dec 11th is Parent and Tot Yoga fun, Thursday, Dec 13th will be a fun program with the Child Development Centre and our last program of the season will be Tuesday, Dec 18th with Amber doing some more yoga, moving and fun. There will be no Romp n Run on Thursday, Dec 20th and we will start back up again on January 8th, 2019! Yukon College – Haines Junction Campus Canadian Firearms Safety Course – January 19 and 20 from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $195 +GST. Advanced Wilderness and Remote First Aid – January 21 to 25 from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $495. The deadline to register is January 16, 2019. Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Sewing Drop-in sewing/projects class is every Wednesday at Da Kù Cultural Centre from 6-8pm. Come in to complete those half finished projects or maybe you are starting a new one. Great sewing company and advice how to complete your projects! Southern Tutchone Language Lessons For all community members, the Southern Tutchone language class schedule for December is:
St. Elias Community School The St. Elias Community School Council is accepting donations for our annual Silent Action! This has been a very successful fundraiser for student activities and equipment in past years, thanks to generous community members and businesses. This year’s Silent Auction will be held December 18 during the St. Elias Community School Christmas concert. Donations may include new items, gift cards, gift certificates, work donations, (nut-free) baking and “gently” used items. For inquiries or to arrange donation pick-up or drop-off, please message Cassandra Wheeler, Millie Joe, Shannon Maloney or Amy McKinnon. You are also welcome to deliver your donations to the school office. On behalf of the St. Elias Community School and Student Council, all the staff and students, thank you for your continued and valued support. Arts and Culture Music Jam Night Join fellow musicians at the Village Bakery Green Room on Friday nights from 5:30pm to 9pm for drop in Jam sessions. Bring your own instrument. Bring your own tea. Bring some firewood. Thank you to the Village Bakery for donating the space 😊 Junction Arts and Music Our next concert is Sarah MacDougall + band CD release concert coming up on January 11, 2019 at the St. Elias Centre. Doors open at 7:00pm, Concert at 7:30. Tickets are available at the door $20 ($10 for seniors or youth). January 26th - Jodi Proznick trio at the St. Elias Centre. Doors open at 7:00pm, Concert at 7:30. Tickets are available at the door $20 ($10 for seniors or youth). Haines Junction Library Story hour is every Friday from 10-11am Writing Group Local author, Allison Martin, has started a local writing group. The group meets the first Saturday of each month, the next meeting is January 5. It’s a drop-in, casual group for anyone interested in working on their words. The group meets at the Haines Junction Library on the first Saturday of each month from 10am to 2pm. Art Journaling Group Kim Henkel hosts an Art Journaling group at the St. Elias School art room every Tuesday from 7-9pm. Bring supplies if you have them, if not, Kim is happy to share hers. Community Wellness Dakwäkäda nda dän kų – Haines Junction Health Centre News It’s not too late to get your flu shot! Walk-in or call for an appointment to ensure that you and your loved ones are protected from the flu this season. Remember, handwashing is the best way to prevent spreading and contracting viral illness. Naloxone Kits are available at the Haines Junction Health Centre. Fentanyl is deadly and present in the Yukon. If you are using drugs, don’t use them along and have a Naloxone kit available. Kits are available to anyone for free from the clinic, with a 20-minute training session. It’s confidential and could save a life! Haines Junction Mountain Festival 2018
The 3rd Annual Haines Junction Mountain Festival will take place on November 30 and December 1 this year in honour of the UN’s International Mountain Day. The highlight of the festival will be the Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada, Giant floor map which will be unveiled in Yukon for the first time in the Grand Hall of the Da Kų Cultural Centre. The Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada is a collaboration between Canadian Geographic and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation; Indspire; the Métis National Council, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and the Assembly of First Nations. The Atlas features a four volume set of books, a web site, an App, and the Giant Floor Map measuring 8m x 11m - festival goers will have the opportunity to explore Canada from a different perspective as they walk across and around our country and appreciate the diversity of First Nation and Indigenous lands. Parks Canada will be providing insight into some of the wildlife monitoring in Kluane National Park and Reserve, and well-known mountaineer and historian Chic Scott will provide an evening of stories from mountains across Canada. All this in addition to other speakers, films, food, music, and art. For more information: http://www.yukonmountainfest.ca/ https://indigenouspeoplesatlasofcanada.ca/ Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Chief and Council Potlatch Chief and Council are hosting a potlatch on Saturday, November 24 in Dakwäkäda. This special event will include honouring our 2014-2018 Chief and Council members and the formal Oath of Office for the newly elected Chief and Council. The ceremony begins at 3 p.m. at Dá Kų Cultural Centre and the potlatch dinner is at 5 pm the at St. Elias Convention Centre. For more information, contact Doreen Williams at 634-4200 x231 or drwilliams@cafn.ca Southern Tutchone Language Lessons For all community members, the Southern Tutchone language class schedule for November is:
Public Engagement on Climate Change, Energy and at Green Economy The Government of Yukon, and Champagne and Aishihik First Nations and the Village of Haines Junction are seeking public input. Help us develop a new strategy to address climate change, meet energy needs and grow a green economy. You are invited to attend a community meeting: Date: Thursday, November 15 Time: 5 to 7pm Location: Da Kų Cultural Centre Food and refreshments will be served. To learn more, visit EngageYukon.ca Sports Report Drop-in Basketball Thursdays and Saturdays from 7-9PM at the St. Elias Community School gym, co-ed, 13+ unless accompanied. Drop-in Yoga Mondays: - starting at 5:15 at Yukon College. Free. Tuesdays: - starting at 5:15 at the Yukon College. Free.
Bill Brewster Arena Public Skate is:
Drop-in curling is Saturday from 7pm to 10pm Drop-in Hockey is Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:30-9pm. Haines Junction Minor Hockey Nov. 16- 17-18: Hockey Skills Camp January 26, 27: Female Jamboree February 1,2,3: Hosting the Atom Yukon Championships March 6: Last Minor Hockey Day – Spring Break For more information: hjminorhockey@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook Romp n Run Romp n Run has fun, wiggles and movement for children 4 and under every Tuesday and Thursday, 10am -11:30am, at the Haines Junction Hockey Arena mezzanine. Our programs include Dance & Movement, Boogie, Stomp & Clap music program, Wiggle, Giggle & Move activity program and a Parent & Tot Yoga program. We also have visits from the Child Development Centre each month. Healthy snack for the kids and coffee for the parents provided. Please wear comfortable clothes and indoor shoes. Parent or caregiver participation is required. Thank you to Partners for Children and Lotteries Yukon for funding our program. Arts and Culture Annual Library Craft Sale The famous annual Library Craft Sale, November 15, from 7-9pm at the Convention Centre. Fundraiser for the public library. Donations of baked goods welcome for the board’s bake table. Table rental is $10. 634-2215 to rent a table or for more information. Music Jam Night Join fellow musicians at the Village Bakery Green Room on Friday nights from 5:30pm to 9pm for drop in Jam sessions. Bring your own instrument. Bring your own tea. Bring some firewood. Thank you to the Village Bakery for donating the space 😊 Junction Arts and Music Junction Arts and Music (in partnership with Whitehorse Concerts) is pleased to present Trio D'Argento on Friday November 23rd at 7:30pm at the St. Elias Centre. Tickets $20 at the door $10 for seniors and youth. A little bit about Trio D'Argento: Three virtuosi join together in the exciting group, Trio d'Argento. Sibylle, Peter and Todd bring a superb level of excellence to the performance of their virtuoso arrangements and original pieces, but combine this with a fun, relaxed and conversational atmosphere onstage. You can find out more at their website: www.triodargento.ca Writing Group Local author, Allison Martin, has started a local writing group. The group meets the first Saturday of each month, the next meeting is November 3. It’s a drop-in, casual group for anyone interested in working on their words. The group meets at the Haines Junction Library on the first Saturday of each month from 10am to 2pm. Art Journaling Group Kim Henkel hosts an Art Journaling group at the St. Elias School art room every Tuesday from 7-9pm. Bring supplies if you have them, if not, Kim is happy to share hers. Community Wellness Dakwäkäda nda dän kų – Haines Junction Health Centre News Cold and flu season is upon us in full force. The flu vaccine is available at the clinic by walk-in or appointment during regular office hours. Clinic times are: Mondays 9-11:30 am, 1 pm-4:30pm
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