OUT North Turns 11
The 11th OUT North Queer Film and Arts Festival is happening April 15 to 19 and promises to be the most expansive iteration…
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Awaken Festival Returns
The Gwaandak Theatre will host the seventh annual edition of its Awaken Festival this April, with programming in Whitehorse and Dawson City.
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knitting a community together
My Knitting Circle is a contemplative film, a quiet celebration of knitters and community. It’s also an ode to the Yukon…
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the self-created being
Jessica Hall first made a film about the late James Kirby in 2017, during summer solstice. The short documentary was called Left Hand Path…
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Nash the slash rises again!
This year’s Available Light Film Festival (ALFF) is absolutely packed, with over 50 films screening in Whitehorse…
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Blue Feather — Enduring Symbol Of Hope
As the 25th anniversary of the Blue Feather Music Festival approaches on Nov. 7 & 8, we caught up with Gary Bailie to chat about the history and the show
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Digging Roots
Raven and ShoShona make up the musical duo Digging Roots. They will be back in the territory for a performance at Blue Feather on November 7
Bringing The Blues
Sue Foley is back and bringing the blues to the Yukon Arts Centre during Blue Feather Music Festival’s 25th anniversary in November
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Magic, Music and More!
Three days of dance, parties, crafts, music and more will be taking place from Aug. 8 – 10 at Augusto! Children’s Festival in Haines Junction
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Yee wduwa.éex’ (You are all Invited!)
The Haa Ḵusteeyí celebration in Carcorss is to promote and preserve the language and culture of the Tagish and Tlingit People
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The Musical Journey of A Lyricist & Melody-Maker
Over her musical career Kim Beggs has been nominated for music awards numerous times and is always writing and playing music whenever she can
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Rooted & Ready To Bloom
The Yukon’s first Plant Festival is organized by the newly-formed Yukon Plant Guild and will take root on July 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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The Sound Of Summer
Over 200 volunteers make Dawson City Music Festival possible each year, from Dawson residents to visitors from across the Yukon and beyond
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It’s Been A Long Time Coming
The Atlin Arts & Music Festival is finally back, after six years, with its 2025 edition taking place July 11 to 13 in Tarahne Provincial Park
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Tiller’s Folly — Modern-Day Musical Storytellers
Vancouver-area Celtic Canadiana trio Tiller’s Folly will be spinning stories into song at the Atlin Arts and Music Festival this year
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Music, Mountains, Magic
The Haines Junction-based bluegrass, folk and roots festival is celebrating its 20th edition, billed as its 20th anniversary.
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Sammin’ Around
While I’m getting older and not quite as sexy and nimble as I used to be, the thought’s still there. Should I do another Sam run? You never know.
Finding The Time
Yukon audiences will get to see The Lucky Ones at a handful of local appearances, including at the Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival
Meet Over The Moon
Over The Moon returns to the Yukon in June with performances at the 20th Anniversary Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival in Haines Junction.
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Writing And Drawing With A Personal Touch
The 42nd annual Yukon Young Authors’ Conference will take place May 1 and 2 at F.H. Collins Secondary School I think my most important advice
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A Chat With Chelsea Vowel
Since Covid, she has embraced planning and outlines My work is all about trying to understand the world and communicate what I understand to others
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Kevin Sylvester Likes To Plan His Books
The annual Young Authors Conference will take place May 2 and 3 as part of the week of the Yukon Writers’ Festival “I always try
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Augusto! Children’s Festival is Back
Bored during the summer? Look no further: Augusto! Children’s Festival will kick off on August 9th. The fifth annual Augusto! Children’s Festival…
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This Year’s Adäka Cultural Festival
Adäka means many different things to many different people, the manager of arts development Yukon First Nations…
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Off to the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival
In 2022, Vasht Etzel was part of a cohort sent by Yukon First Nations Culture & Tourism Association and Adäka Cultural Festival…
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Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival Welcomes You Back
Music. Mountains. Magic. The tagline of Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival (KMBF) is all of what three-day Haines Junction…
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Down By The Riverside
The YRAF is coming back for its 2024 edition this summer. The free, family-friendly event has a focus on offering something for everyone…
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Carrie Mac Writes What She Would Like to Read
Carrie Mac’s stint as a mentor at this year’s Young Authors’ Conference is a return engagement, as she was here in 2013.
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KIAC Still Going Strong At 25!
It’s a milestone year for the Klondike Institute of Arts and Culture (KIAC)’s Dawson City International Short Film Festival.
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It’s Time To (s)hiver!
Get out and enjoy the arts and performances at the upcoming (s)hiver Winter Arts Festival. The annual event is unique to Dawson City…
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A Rendezvous Drag Show
Punjabi-Canadian drag artist Jolene Queen Sloan misses the Yukon. It’s where she got her start in a Rendezvous competition….
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A Brief History of Rendezvous
The last 60 years of Rendezvous has seen many changes, be it the events, weather or the people. But, overall, the festival…
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This Year At The ALFF
This year marks the 22nd annual edition of The Yukon Film Society’s (YFS) Available Light Film Festival (ALFF), taking place February 8 to 18
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Pivoting Into the New Year
For the Yukon’s theatre and live performance community, 2024 is set to start on a strong note, with Nakai Theatre’s Pivot Festival…
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Riverside Arts Festival Returns
The Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) has announced the return of the Yukon Riverside Arts Festival (YRAF)…
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Dawson Heating Up Ahead of Short Film Festival
KIAC will once again host the Dawson City International Short Film Festival over Easter weekend starting April 6, 2023.
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2023 Yukon Rendezvous
After two years of the pandemic, Rendezvous will be back to form and celebrating its 59th festival this February.
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The Alchemy of ALFF
ALFF has evolved into a two-week, 100-plus film event. There are 45 feature- and mid-length films, over 50 short films, live concerts…
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The Art Of Japan
On Saturday, November 5, the Japanese Canadian Association of Yukon (JCAY) has teamed up with the City of Whitehorse to bring you Japan Fest.
Augusto! Children’s Festival: A Fun-filled Family Weekend
Augusto! Children’s Festival will offer three days of dance, parties, crafts, music and more from August 12–14 in Haines Junction.
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Adäka Cultural Festival Comes Back Into The Light—Renewed and International
The Adäka Cultural Festival returns with the light of many suns, in full swing and in person this year! June 29 to July 5 2022
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The Music Festival on the Top of the World
Chickenstock Music Festival will take place in Chicken, Alaska. The bad news—it’s already sold out. The good news—there’s a waiting list.
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There’s a new festival in town
A weekend festival in multiple locations. The inaugural Yukon Music Festival, by the YRMTA, runs from April 21 to 23.
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Dawson City is getting ready to host its annual Thaw di Gras Spring Carnival
Dawson City is getting ready to host its annual Thaw di Gras Spring Carnival. Get Ready for Some Outrageous Winter Fun!
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ALFF 2022 goes online
A few of the the diverse offerings at the 2022 Available Light Film Festival (ALFF) happening online, and maybe a bit in-person.
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Celebrate the great outdoors!
Yukon Rendezvous Festival has planned four possible versions of the festival this year, to quickly adapt to changing health regulations.
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Nakai Theatre’s Pivot Festival 2022
Sometimes, you have to pivot! Nakai Theatre’s Pivot Festival 2022 will still take place this January, albeit with some modified programming
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Every January we’re Pivoting
Pivot Festival brings laughs sunshine, & much-needed break from the winter blues. 14th year of bringing the unexpected to Whitehorse.
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Santa Claus is Coming to Town! Winterval Santa Parade December 4
Santa Claus is Coming to Town! Winterval Festival Santa parade pivots to a parade through multiple Whitehorse neighbourhoods for a 2nd year.
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Scenes from the Street Eats and Beats Cultural Festival
A feast for the senses: Scenes from the 2021 Festival. Entertainers, Attendees and Food service providers.
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Hot Eats Cool Beats: new family fun street eats festival
An expansion of the Street Eats Festival this year’s festival offers food trucks, live music, art installations and a historical tasting tour.
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Klondike Korner: DCMF 2021 is reborn in a smaller, later version this COVID year
September 10 to 12. DCMF is a bite sized three day event spending days in the Waterfront Park Gazebo and nights in the Palace Grand Theatre.
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What’s on for Yukon Riverside Arts Festival 2021?
Yukon Riverside Arts Festival will take place this year in Dawson City August 13-15
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Mush Rush 2016
25 mushers from around the world are attempting the 32nd Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile Sled Dog Race, the toughest sled dog race on the planet.
Cypherfest 2021 is happening!
This year’s edition of Cypherfest will take place from July 23 to 25, with COVID-sensitive programming.
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We Will Rendezvous
Rendezvous weekend takes place Feb. 26 to Feb. 28, with a mix of in-person and outdoor action.
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Enjoy Dawson City films from the cozy comfort of your couch
This years Available Light Film Festival has four films from Dawson City being featured for online streaming across Canada.
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How to pivot the Pivot Festival
2021 Pivot Festival brings Yukoners work from nationals and locals. Folk Lordz will participate online from wherever they are in Canada.
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Thanksgiving meets Mid-Autumn Festival
Mid-Autumn, China’s version of Thanksgiving, falls on the 15th day of the 8th month in the Chinese lunar calendar, during the full moon.
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A delayed Short Film Festival will happen in October
After a few months of working at home, Dan Sokolowski is finally back in his southeast corner space at the KIAC (or Dënäkär Zho) Building.
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Isolation, underwear fights and hanging around the house
How Isolation, underwear fights and hanging around the house inspiration for Theatre in the Bush. ‘That would make a great spot for a show.’”
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Dawson’s Thaw di Gras
Dawson celebrates almost spring, sort of end of winter, with a local event called Thaw di Gras. An obvious play on New Orleans’ Mardi Gras.
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Honoured to participate
The Canadian Armed Forces have a long history in the North (harking back to the Yukon Field Force in 1898), and JTFN is honoured to take part in YSR and celebrate Yukon Heritage Day events.
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Who’s behind the mask?
The annual Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Masquerade Ball theme is simple elegance and mystery— and it’s a great opportunity to get dressed up!
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It’s a drag
Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous hosts For the Love of Drag. A full fun indoor drag show that’s going to be warmer for the queens getting dressed!
The next level
Growing a beard that contends for the winning length in the “Old Growth” category of the Strength and Style competition takes years of preparation, literally.
The Chainsaw Chuck is just the beginning
The Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre is the place to be this February. That’s where the majority of events are taking place for the 2020 Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous (YSR).
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ALFF – Spoiled for choice
Discover the ALFF Available Light Film Festival, an annual event featuring a rich blend of films embraced by the Yukon community.
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Spice up you January with some variety
Feel a strong connection to the Yukon and like variety and fun in your entertainment? Check out Nakai Theatre’s Pivot Festival 2020.
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An appetite for stories
It is nice to get unconventional storytellers into the Pivot Festival and into unusual venues for performances.
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Three days of family fun
Are you keen on learning about drama, circus, dance or crafting? The Augusto Children’s Festival features a diverse group of workshops, with a roster that
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Four days full of food and family fun
Eating, cooking and learning about homegrown products The Yukon Culinary Festival will show that the territory has a lot to offer when it comes to
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Coming into the light
The Adäka Cultural Festival is quickly growing into one of Canada’s premiere Indigenous arts and culture festivals
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Fifty years of Rotary in Whitehorse
The Rotary Club of Whitehorse has been serving the city for 50 years and it is time to celebrate and acknowledge its history and accomplishments. As
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Dance dance revolution
Get ready to cut a rug in Haines Junction You don’t have to be part of a dance group to be a dancer. According to
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Summer is here and so is Arts in the Park
The 23rd annual Arts in the Park, running from May 21 until August 2, is here to usher in the summer season. There are few
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Kluane mountain twang
The Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival (KMBF) has an unfair advantage. It has never had to work to attract world-class performing acts and is known widely
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Joanna Lilley feels most herself when she’s writing
Joanna Lilley has always loved reading. She’s one of those people that you’ll find in the theatre reading a book before the movie begins. It fits
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Sparking conversations of consent
Wondering who the friendly people are at every festival handing out condoms, making cool buttons and sometimes dressing up like superheroes? If you’ve been to
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Consumed by craft
Heather O’Neill is pleased to be returning to the Yukon this year for another engagement during the Yukon Writers’ Festival and Young Author’s Conference. She
Sigmund Brouwer says put your character in a problem situation
With over 100 titles and four million books in print, Sigmund Brouwer is a bestselling author of books for children, young adults and adults. He
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David Geary says to “be hungry for other people’s stories”
David Geary is no stranger to the Yukon. He was here to work with Gwaandak Theatre a year ago last February. Now he’s looking forward
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Fear should never be a deterrent
Jan Redford describes herself as a compulsive journal writer who always knew that she would like to be an author. “I remember filling pages with
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Focus on photos
The Air North First Light Image Festival will compete with a Steven Page concert this year, but organizer Mark Kelly said ticket sales are already
What is the Yukon Writers’ Festival?
In 1990, a number of organizations joined together to merge the Young Authors’ Conference (YAC) and the National Book Festival into the more far-reaching Yukon
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Dawson City International Short Film Festival celebrates two decades of short films
Dan Sokolowski is about three weeks away from launching the 20th edition of the Dawson City International Short Film Festival (DCISFF) when we sit down
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In paradisum electronica
Everybody knows the Yukon has its share of folk music and roots rock, but they don’t often think about electronic music.
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Thaw di Gras is Coming Soon
[two_third] It’s perhaps still a bit wintery by March 15, but that is the annual date when Dawson City celebrates what is nearly the end
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Focus on the funny folk
Tokyo-born comedian Aiko Tanaka is one of the visiting performers featured in this year’s Yukon Comedy Festival, in both Whitehorse and Haines Junction Ricard Eden
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Croon your way to confidence
If you love to sing, but you’ve never stepped onstage in front of a crowd of people to do it, maybe you’ve just never had the proper motivation. How does $1,500 sound?
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Rendezvous a major event for military
The Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous has been around since 1945 and a defining part of the winter festival has always been the Military.
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Let loose your inner kid
In the midst of Sourdough Sams, tattoo competitions, and beard and leg hair-growing contests, Yukon kids need a place to call their own during Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous.
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Using their indoor voices
Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous mainstage is indoors this year. “(Being inside) is definitely a change and I hope that people embrace it,”
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Do the sourdough sync
When it comes to the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous lip sync competition, you might have to bring more of an A-game than you’d have to bring to a contest where you actually sing.
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It’s a mad, mad world
Mary Fitton’s experience with Mad(am) Trapper! A rendezvous event for any women wanting to compete. Along with various Rendezvous events!
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Main squeeze
Where do you think the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous should be held at? Front Street? On a river bank? On a frozen river? Find out more!
Strength and style
See what you can expect at Strength and Style Competition during the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous. From Hairy legs to bushy beards and more!
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Get to know your sourdoughs
Every year we hear about these Sourdough Sams, this “Call for the Cup,” and that the search for the “primo Yukon male” is on again, but what does any of that really mean?
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Bigger and better than ever
The countdown is almost over, with only days left until the official Rendezvous Kick Off, presented by the Hougen Group of Companies.
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