The Sibilla Gets A Facelift
When Bob Cameron was a kid in the late 1950s and ’60s, his family spent summer weekends boating on Tagish Lake.
The Sibilla Gets A Facelift Read More »
When Bob Cameron was a kid in the late 1950s and ’60s, his family spent summer weekends boating on Tagish Lake.
The Sibilla Gets A Facelift Read More »
When Pat Ellis walks around downtown Whitehorse, she sees evidence of the past because she knows just where to look.
The ‘Impertinent, Wacky Disorder’ Of Whitehorse In The ’50s Read More »
There’s a furry addition to Team Yukon’s uniforms as they march into the opening ceremony of the Arctic Winter Games in the Northwest Territories on March 18. Athletes will sport fur pom-poms made from wolf pelts harvested in the Haines Junction area and sewn onto their hats by members of the community.
The Yukon’s inaugural 2018 Fur Ball is from the creative minds behind the UnFURled project, and will give Yukon fur-fans a chance to show off their styles.
An unfurgettable night Read More »
Al Oster plays in Hougens in 1961 – PHOTOS: courtesy of Rolf Hougen This article uses information and content shared by Rolf Hougen from the
The Yukon Balladeer Read More »
The Skookum Jim Folklore Show has become an annual tradition that celebrates First Nation traditions, community and culture.
Celebrating First Nations’ achievements and culture Read More »
The Strength and Style competition is a popular event and whether you’re new or old to the Yukon, it brings people together.
Yukon’s got strength and a whole lot of style Read More »
February 19 to 22 will see the latest edition of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Heritage Department’s bi-annual Myth and Medium week.
We are what we used to eat Read More »
Enjoy two high-class afternoons with the Quest for the Crown Rendezvous Queen candidates The Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Quest for the Crown competition features opportunities
Dining with future queens Read More »
The Rendezvous event called Her Majesty’s Royal Feast is an elegant evening with a 5-course meal on Feb. 13 at the KDCC In its second
A royally good time Read More »
Eighteen years ago three sheep hunters discovered the oldest natural mummified body unearthed to date in North America. he story of this mysterious “Canadian ice man” comes full-circle this year with a new book, Kwädąy Dän Ts’ìnchį: Teachings from Long Ago Person Found.
‘Canadian Ice Man’ tells his story Read More »
Every two years the Yukon Historical & Museums Association holds a meeting for the entire Yukon heritage community. It moves around the territory, but executive
Symposium to discuss activating history Read More »
You’ll either be told to avoid the 98 or it is a must go for an authentic Yukon experience. The 98 has the most colourful people in town.
Keepers of the Faith at the 98 Read More »
… et des célébrations Pour la 11ème édition, l’AFY et ses organismes partenaires, bien rôdés dans l’organisation de l’événement, ont voulu apporter de la nouveauté.
Célébration de la francophonie yukonnaise Read More »
The nomination package has been prepared under the watchful eye of a local advisory committee, including representation from Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, the City of Dawson, the
The Klondike Continues to Prepare for World Heritage Status Read More »
Harlan Pruden and Marney Paradis are PhD program at UBC. Pruden gave a talk to a group of peers – including Marney – after class
Questioning the World Read More »
“Dänch’á Éh ma,” I begin the conversation with my mother in a standard Southern Tutchone greeting, uncertain and nervous about my speaking abilities. “Éyigē shrō
Learning her Mom’s Language Read More »
My great great grandparents, Alexander Fraser and Jane Hastings Fraser left Dumfrieshire, Scotland in 1795. They settled in the Ottawa Valley with many Scottish immigrants.
See The Yukon’s History Through Kids’ Eyes Read More »
Canada was part of the British Empire, so when war was declared by Great Britain on August 4, 1914, Canada, too, joined the the conflict.
Flat Feet and Brave Hearts: The Yukon at War Read More »
This week shaped up to be a culturally ambitious one in Dawson City. The centerpiece of the week has been the Myth and Medium conference
Myth and Medium Focuses on Stories and Performance Read More »
Arts Underground celebrated 10 years with the launch of a show called ten. ten features art by the Yukon Arts Society Members.
Happy Anniversary, Arts Underground Read More »
In Dawson we are of two minds regarding the Discovery Channel’s Klondike mini-series — that six hour reimagining of history, geography and culture that aired
The Hollywood Treatment Read More »
The bi-annual Myth and Medium symposium runs from February 24 to 28 this year, the week after the territorial Heritage Day holiday. Heritage Day originally
Myth and Medium are Coming Again Read More »
In two previous columns I have given some background behind Dawson City’s interest in UNESCO’s World Heritage Status designation. The Klondike region was placed on
What is the Tr’ondëk-Klondike Project? Read More »
The phrases “a picture is worth a thousand words” and “those who forget history are doomed to repeat it” are taking on new meanings this
The Heritage Places Poster and Photo Contest allowed Yukoners to express themselves creatively, a challenge taken on wholeheartedly by many
Historic contest in pictures and words Read More »