Yukon In Zurich
The Honouring Our Future exhibition will be shown at NONAM until Sept. 28 and will then return to North America for further consideration
Barn Dance Before You Die
I taught folk dance to students through the Artist in the School program, maybe there’s a story about life, and how to live it through that?
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Bothersome Bugs
We have camped throughout the summer months in the Yukon, and the annoying insects have earned a variety of monikers for good reason
Little Brown Bats Make Great Neighbours
The Yukon is home to little brown bats, one of the most widespread species of bats in Canada and they only come out at night
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A Penny For Your Thoughts
Gramma Josephine shares the idiom of ‘A Penny For Your Thoughts’ and reminisces about when pennies were treasures to be collected
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Give Squirrels A Chance
Red squirrels are solitary and territorial animals. By now, their young have struck out for their own territories
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What To Expect While Expecting Four Legs – Part 2 of 3
In Part 2 of this series, Rita takes us through the preparations, pleasures and pitfalls of breeding horses on her farm, Goldsmith Morgans
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Yukon Francophone Women Pt8
2025 marks the 30th anniversary of Les Essentielles. Short biographies of Yukon francophone women will be presented throughout the year.
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‘Flipping Through’ A Yukon Summer
During the summer, you want to experience the beauty and fun of each page, so flip through the pages slowly to savour moments and memories
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Small Dog, Big Lesson
I have always been a dog person so when a friend asked us to dog-sit her corgi, Jayja, I said yes without hesitation
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Welcome To (The) Yukon
For as long as there have been highways into the Yukon, there have been roadside signs welcoming visitors to the territory
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The Sassy Senior
How do we convince a sassy cat to accept medical treatments at home when we do not have multiple veterinary professionals to assist?
What To Expect While Expecting Four Legs – Part 1 of 3
In Part 1 of this series, Rita takes us through the preparations, pleasures and pitfalls of breeding horses on her farm, Goldsmith Morgans
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Our Furry Little Feathered Friends
We have a very unique place here, with a free show all summer—every summer—from our resident feathered friends, right off our deck
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Paddle On For Yvonne
The Yvonne Harris Memorial Race will start at 6 p.m. Aug. 13 at Rotary Park. Stories and tributes will be shared at the Takhini River Bridge
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Yukon Francophone Women Pt7
2025 marks the 30th anniversary of Les Essentielles. Short biographies of Yukon francophone women will be presented throughout the year.
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Above And Beyond
“Exercise Makes You Look Better Naked. So Does Wine. Your Choice.” It’s the kind of cheeky humour that punctuates Caribou RV Park
This Year’s Tombstone Artist In Residence
Melissa Naef, a Dawson City–based artist, will create new pieces and lead workshops from Aug. 2 to 15 during her Tombstone Artist Residency
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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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Much Too Much
Some things to consider when searching for that special “something” For many buyers, these garage sales can be a great thing for their budgets. This
Bringing Puppetry To Osaka, Japan
The Open Pit Theatre will present two shows a day on the main stage of EXPO 2025’s Canadian Pavilion from Aug. 18 to 23 in Osaka, Japan
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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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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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More Than Words
Ernest Chua and Colin Dorward’s Without Saying exhibition is on display at the Yukon Arts Centre until Aug. 29
Yukon Francophone Women Pt6
2025 marks the 30th anniversary of Les Essentielles. Short biographies of Yukon francophone women will be presented throughout the year.
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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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The Covergirls Are Back
The Covergirls are back, and the fire never went out—it was just waiting for the right moment to flame again.
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Creating A ‘Space Of Connection’
I love diving into folk music—la musique du peuple!—to learn its codes and understand its roots. That naturally influences my songwriting.
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Craving Connection And Taking ‘The Jump’
Louise and Neil heard about a property for sale downriver and nearly 11 years later they’re finding their rhythm.
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Yukon Orchids: Hidden in Plain Sight
On the Sunnydale Road in West Dawson, there is an interpretive site called Orchid Acres. The site will earn its name in mid-June
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Our Old Truck
One day, as we were heading from the camper to the lodge for the show, this gorgeous rig pulled in with for-sale signs all over it
I Am Kháganê
Alexis (Kháganê) Smith is a young 17 year-old Tlingit/Kaska woman, an emerging writer with aspirations of pursuing law in the near future
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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Behind The Curtain
Diamond Tooth Gerties isn’t merely a casino with shows, but a community institution that uses entertainment as its vehicle for giving back
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Campers Love To Eat — Adventures With Food On A Stick
Is it the fresh air? Is it all of the hiking, swimming and camping activities? Everything tastes better when we are outdoors
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Diyet & The Love Soldiers Fall Release
Kluane-originated artist Diyet van Lieshout talks new music, upcoming shows and representing Canada’s North on the international stage
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Nekhų Män/ Kùsawu.â (Kusawa Lake): The Locals’ Favourite
Kùsawu.â is a Tlingit name meaning “narrow lake.” Nekhᶙ Män (Southern Tutchone) means “rafting across lake,” speaking to the narrowest point at the north end where people crossed.
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Critter Control
If your work week’s alertness suffers due to not being able to sleep at night, then you have a nuisance on your hands
WWOOFing Around
When WWOOF started in England, in 1971, it stood for Weekend Workers on Organic Farms. I first learned about WWOOF, in New Zealand, in 1987
The Truth About Brain Injuries
Fawn Fritzen, a professional brain geek at LDAY Centre for Learning, shares 5 brain injury myths as June is Brain Injury Awareness Month
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A Mendenhaller In A Brothel?
Gary tells us the tale of how he was introduced to Skaguay by Haywire Harry and ultimately the reunion of his 40 year old t-shirt to the ROS
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One Pixel At A Time
Leighann Chaylykoff walks us through Peter Dawson’s efforts to record and preserve the history of Qikiqtaruk—Herschel Island.
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Claire Ness Is As Busy As Ever
Claire Ness has so many things on the go right now. She catches up with Manus Hopkins to share some of them and her plans for the future.
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Northern Words
Dawn Macdonald from YukonU, spent decades away from serious writing has just won the Griffin Poetry Prize award for first book Northerny
Your Brain Bandit And You
Your Brain Bandit is the playful name we use to refer to another important part of your brain: the amygdala.
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It’s Payback Time
Deborah shares her experiences with at first embracing new technology but now finding herself on the opposite end, trying to find a balance.
Meet The Artists
Kluane National Park and Reserve Artist Residency program is welcoming Jaymie Campbell and Leslie Leong to the Kluane Lake Research Station
Hold The Line!
This is an idiom that sparks thoughts of strength, that inspires strength — and even courage with determination and discipline
From Trauma To Triumph
Dena Zagi offers a diverse range of healing songs, strong sounds of drumming and songs in the Kaska language
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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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Unintended Consequence
Ultimately, Pavlina Sudrich’s objective of helping people feel comfortable and confident, when going into the Yukon wilderness has been met.
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A Happy Camper Switching Gears
A few times a year we switch gears. We camp with our grown children, our grandchildren and extended family.
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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.
Really – Don’t Be A Litterbug!
Every May, as soon as the roadside snow is gone and the mud has mostly dried, my husband and I clean up the sides of the road on our route.
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Waste Not, Burn Hot
I have always thought that it is a waste of kindling to leave or burn the smallest branches in the bush when cutting firewood.
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Matthew Lien’s Kluane Compositions Project has taken Flight
The Yukon Government was looking for projects to celebrate the 125th anniversary, and when I heard about that, I called Diyet immediately.
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Yukon Francophone Women Pt5
2025 marks the 30th anniversary of Les Essentielles. Short biographies of Yukon francophone women will be presented throughout the year.
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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
From Vegas To Mayo
Magician Scotty Swan traded the glittering lights of Las Vegas for the Northern Lights in the Yukon Territory.
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Dawson Moments
It was quite exciting to have our town make The National news two nights in the same week. Dawson has many moments that are worth noticing.
It Takes Courage To Overcome Your Fears
In retirement, Theresa has returned to an activity that she enjoyed when she was young and has dabbled in over the years: writing.
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Arranging The Next Movement
As the May Artist in Residence at Chambers House, Barbara Chamberlin is crafting something of her own with four arrangements for the choir.
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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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The Kindness Of Yukoners – Part 5
The story of how, in 2016, Yukoners banded and rallied together to send a whopping $43,504.26 to the evacuees of Ft. McMurray wildfire.
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Have I lost It?
This was actually the second time in less than a month that I had lost my passport. It had also gone astray on the flight south.
A Film Called Saturday
The idea for the film came to Jessica one Saturday when her mum and sister invited her to join them on their weekly excursion.
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The Town Of Faro
Faro was one of the last mine sites in the Yukon that constructed a town, rather than a camp, to house employees.
Canada Summer Games
The premier events in summer games, of course, are swimming and soccer, the world’s most popular sport, referred to as “the beautiful game.”
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Whitehorse Dancers Scoop 57 Awards in B.C. Festivals
Northern Lights School of Dance received major accolades at competitions in Fort St. John and Prince George.
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Thumbing It Down Under – Part 9
I love looking back at the synchronicity of how the soulmates that I met on my travels affected each other’s journeys.
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Happy Camper: Signs of Wear and Tear
My husband and I have the privilege of growing older together. Yet camping never grows old for us. We are truly grateful and happy campers.
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From Mendenhall To YVR On A Dime
I visited my card account to see what I could rent on points and by the end of the day I had “accidentally” rented rag-top Mustang.
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Let There Be Light!
Is there any way to stop the dimming of my world? No, say the experts, but I might be able to slow it with healthy behaviours.
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Turning 40?
What do you do when you’re about to turn 40 and you’re feeling “flat,” Josh Schroeder wondered. It’s a decade too early for a mid-life crisis.
Hermit
I quit my job with the power company and went to work on that gold claim. My ulcers immediately healed and have never returned.
Patti Flather Wonders…
Patti Flather, one of the mentors at this year’s Young Authors Conference, is probably best known these days as a playwright.
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Our Neighbours
Next time you’re up for a nice drive, head north on the Alcan and you might be lucky enough to see our neighbours!
From Pennies to Purpose: 35 years of Raven
From a penny-a-can collection in Whitehorse’s old arena to a territory-wide force for environmental stewardship, Raven’s journey
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Katie’s Tale
In the late ’60s, I had a premonition that probably saved my life I finally hit pay dirt when I heard Katie’s tale For the
Yukon Francophone Women Pt4
2025 marks the 30th anniversary of Les Essentielles. Short biographies of Yukon francophone women will be presented throughout the year.
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A Taste of the East Coast
East Coast Kitchen event in support of the Yukon Food Bank on May 3 The focus of the Rotary Club of Whitehorse Rendezvous is to
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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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The Little Wired Cabin Out In The Bush
My younger self couldn’t even imagine what my current self is living We have a sign that our dear friend gave us years ago. It
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Swan Song For The Piano Man
Time for a change after 29 years – Barry Kitchen will be missed The man knows what he’s doing and he’s extremely talented. He’s navigating
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It’s Magic!
Kinda. It’s just a matter of getting water to flow uphill. Without using any artificial power. Just flowing water. It’s a hydraulic ram. There’s a
Busting the Biggest Neuromyth
The idea of having “one best learning style” is the most persistent neuromyth out there When I first learned about using multiple modes, I found
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Common As Dirt
To British humourists Flanders and Swann, it was “Mud, Mud, Glorious Mud” I always have loved spring, and daffodils, and especially the mud Spring is
That’s All Behind Us Now
If You Love Somebody… You can have this little turkey because he’s going to die anyway When I was seven years old, my father brought
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A Yukon Company Wins An Antarctic Contract
Yukon’s Pelly Construction Builds for the British Antarctic Survey Thirty-four years ago Pelly Construction built a runway and airstrip for the British Antarctic Survey at
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A Meditation on Waste and Numbers
This will hang a small painting or drawing on canvas board or on light particleboard or plywood I love the vision of bending our take-make-waste
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Weasel Workers
How to ski backwards I was the newest Weasel on the mountain and set off down to the lift station to get back up to
Finger-Lickin’
No more licking fingers, but still just as good as ever! Hast du keinen lӧeffel [Don’t you have a spoon]? Okay, it’s not my parents
The Kindness of Yukoners – Part 4
After my initiation into foraging for firewood I had caught the bug and we stepped up our firewood harvesting It’s not lost on me at
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Lost My Damned Glasses. Again!
I only needed ’em for distance vision, so they were always near things that I had to read, or small stuff that I had to
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Captured On Film
The Dawson City International Short Film Festival returns this year from April 17-20 “We start in October, viewing the approximately 400 submissions for the festival”
The Day I Gave Up My Fishing Spot
A tale of bruins vs Rita’s ruins After a short trip, we parked on the inside of a swooping riverbend and announced that the last
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Blown Away – Lumel Studio
Lumel Studio in Whitehorse is a mecca for glass-makers and a one-of-a-kind space “The glass-making becomes a conduit for people to connect, which is what
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Hands-On Heritage
Connecting young woodworkers to old boats “Connections and opportunities such as these are so important for students to learn about different opportunities in their communities”
Venus Mill Project
Venus mill documentation project aims to illuminate and educate using digital technology “Complicated yet simple, it is a wonderful combination of mechanism, perfection and utility,”
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