A Northwest Passage to the sea
(Ed. Note: The following article was first written for the Northwest Passage Project excursion to take place last summer from August 23 to September 13
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(Ed. Note: The following article was first written for the Northwest Passage Project excursion to take place last summer from August 23 to September 13
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The Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous has been around since 1945 and a defining part of the winter festival has always been the Military.
Rendezvous a major event for military Read More »
Having won over judges at competitions around Canada and the United States with his uniquely Canadian style, Ontario born fiddle player Shane Cook is coming to Whitehorse this Rendezvous for his first gig north of 60.
Champion fiddler makes his Yukon debut this Rendezvous Read More »
“We’re just at the cusp of changing an entire sport, and it’s coming out of a town of 23-thousand people. It’s incredible where we’ve got
Revolutionizing endurance training Read More »
Food security is an ongoing concern for northerners, as remote communities as well as Whitehorse struggle with access to reliable and affordable produce from southern
Lettuce off the grid Read More »
The Yukon will be launching a satellite into orbit for the first time, as part of a Canadian Space Agency-led project.Yukon College students are in
Earth to Yukon College Read More »
Located on the northeastern corner of Ellesmere Island in Nunavut, Quttinirpaaq National Park is Canada’s northernmost national park. Until recently it was virtually inaccessible to
Google the Top of the World Read More »
An expert panel on how Canadians cope with the day-to-day realities of climate change was released last week, and the Yukon has a place at the table.
Knowing our strengths and weaknesses helps weather climate change Read More »
On Monday May 1, 2017, at around 5:30 a.m., a magnitude 6.2 earthquake landed near the B.C.-Yukon border, followed by another slightly stronger one at around 7:30 a.m. The rare event got a lot more people talking about seismic activity in the region, and a few murmured their fears of an eventual “big one.”
A whole lotta quakin’ goin’ on Read More »
As the only gaming café and comic book store in Whitehorse, Titan Gaming and Collectables is a one-of-a-kind concept North of 60.
A second home for the Yukon’s gamers Read More »
James Kirby dedicated his life to his craft and when news of his terminal illness came to light, the Yukon Artist Relief Fund Society was there to help.
A lifeline for Yukon artists Read More »
The concept for Café des Voix grew out of a desire to help vocalists develop their talents and to make jazz performance more accessible.
A funky little family Read More »
Tagish-based open-source technology guru and founder of Open Broadcaster, “Radio” Rob Hopkins is a driving force behind the use of this technology in northern Canada
Powering community media North of 60 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.
Multilingual Quebec musicians Andrée Levesque-Sioui and Kyra Shaughnessy are in the Yukon this month for a series of workshops with high-school students. The workshops are aimed at promoting bilingualism in the Yukon and are conducted in French and the Huron-Wendat First Nation language.
Teaching language through song from Québec to the Yukon Read More »
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 »
Delhi 2 Dublin, a multi-talented group from Vancouver that have made a name for themselves on the world music scene are the main act at this year’s St. Patrick’s Day party happening at the Coast High Country Inn Convention Centre.
Delhi to Dublin and everything in-between Read More »
The Unfurled project is a series of events culminating in one full day of workshops, demonstrations, and a marketplace March 2018.
Unfurled: Yukon Fur event Read More »
Yukon storyteller Ivan Coyote and songwriter Sarah MacDougall are excited to premier their latest collaboration in Whitehorse.
Life 40-seconds at a time Read More »
Editor’s Note: This is part two of two highlighting Kwädąy Dän Ts’ìnchį: Teachings from Long Ago Person Found. It was introduced during the Haines Junction
‘Canadian Ice Man’ tells his story Read More »
Get your cameras rolling and warm up your gear because the annual Yukon 48-Hour Filmmaking Challenge starts on Friday, January 12. It’s a yearly team-up
Off the page and onto the screen Read More »
Christmas is in the air and for many Yukoners that means either a chance to reconnect with family and friends, deepen their faith in Christianity
Festivus For The Rest Of Us 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 »
Located at 204 Strickland St., the Arctic Star Printing building has been a part of the downtown Whitehorse scenery since 1983. Now they’ve got a
Go North, Young Printers Read More »
Independent Management consultant Stefan Voswinkel has a question for Yukon entrepreneurs: “What does success mean to you?” Voswinkel is running a five-session workshop aimed at
Accelerate your business results Read More »
Special Olympics Yukon will introduce an event of the season and it’s looking hip! Two hours of Tragically Hip by cover band The Hip Show.
Got a juicy story that you’re just aching to tell the world, but you don’t want your fellow Yukoners knowing who leaked it? You’re in
Interview with Anonymous Read More »
“Prepare to be moved, disturbed, engaged. Come for the film. Stay for the conversation,” says Canadian author and media critic Geoff Pevere. Pevere is director
Stay for the Conversation Read More »
“We are proud and excited to be founding the Yukon’s only dedicated art and music festival for children,” says Darlene Sillery, one of the five
Augusto! Children’s Festival the First of its Kind in the Yukon Read More »
“Come as you are, bring a friend or a parent or a daughter or a nephew, and be prepared to be blown away by NYO
Orchestra at the Edges of Canada Read More »
Yukoners experience live Chinese martial arts performance. World renowned Shaolin Wushu Masters visit Whitehorse.
Jackie Chan Movies Don’t Count Read More »
The biannual Haa Ḵusteeyí Celebration and community gathering in Teslin this month presents a unique opportunity for Yukoners of all backgrounds to connect with the
Celebrate National Tlingit Day with a Fun Packed Weekend in Teslin Read More »
There’s a lot to look forward to at the Yukon Arts Centre (YAC) this coming season. “We want all Yukoners to enjoy the arts and
A Year of Firsts at the Yukon Arts Centre Read More »
Erik Nielsen International Airport Manager since October 2016, Robert Manlig, the first Filipino Canadian to hold the position, has found his calling in the Yukon.
Follow Your Passion in the Yukon Read More »
For the first Faro Golf Tournament “we drew circles on the soccer field to serve as holes,” The Faro Golf Club incorporated in 2001.
Tee Time in the Town of Faro, Yukon 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 »
Bestselling Canadian author Lawrence Hill pursues a lifelong interest in African diaspora narratives. As a part of the research for a book he’s writing about
When the Land Has a Character Read More »
The mining industry plays an important role in the lives of Yukoners. The Yukon Chamber of Mines wraps up their annual mining week with a
Exploration and Discovery Read More »
“Everyone talks about the Goldrush. I’m interested in the gaps in history. The points in between,” says Yukon writer Michael Gates, author of From the
Filling the Gaps in Our History Read More »
Take the Gwich’in language challenge. It’s a challenge from Norman Snowshoe, the former Gwich’in Tribal Council vice president. He said, “If you learn one Gwich’in
Take the Gwich’in Language Challenge Read More »
“Gaby was four when she was diagnosed in June 2016, and her birthday is in October so she’s five now,” says Keira Kucherean. Her life
A Home Away from Home Read More »
Built in 1987, the Yukon College Library opened in 1988. It’s a place of constant change and with a budget for renovations in the area
From Library to Learning Commons Read More »
Food is important to me because I have a large family. Five boys under the age of nine” says Sonny Gray, CEO of North Star
“Lucie asked me to take a Latin dance class in 2001 while she was doing a minor in Spanish at Saint-Thomas university in Fredericton,” says
Strap on your dancing shoes Read More »
“Get ready for some high paced hockey,” says Whitehorse Huskies Coach Michael Tuton. “The top AA teams of B.C. and the Yukon are battling it
Coy Cup Comes to the Yukon Read More »
When Joe Jack was around 24 years old he and a group of friends thought it would be a good idea to start a First Nations hockey team…
Looking Back on 40 Years of Team Spirit Read More »
Manlig says he’s excited about the project and looks forward to seeing it through to completion. He’s worked on similar projects before and brings a
Erik Nielsen Gets a Long Overdue Facelift Read More »
The EDI Hut to Hut, taking place this Saturday, is a family, social event that aims to encourage skiers of all ages and ability to
May the Force Be With You at This Year’s Hut to Hut Ski Event on Saturday Read More »
“The best part of this festival is that we have all these different parts of the community bringing their event”
Something for Everyone Read More »
As Lions Club International celebrates its one-hundredth anniversary, long time Grey Mountain Lions Club member Gerry Gerein sees this year as a culmination of all
If There’s a Need, There’s a Lion Read More »
Erin Dixon is an artist with a passion for Yukon landscapes. “I was into colouring before it was hot,” she says with a laugh. A
Since graduating from Porter Creek Secondary Nicolai Bronikowski has been working on ship design and transit studies. Through his work in Finland, Russia and Canada
A Yukoner at Heart with a Lot to Give Read More »
Fritz Mandl was enjoying a sunny day at Army Beach in September when he came across what looked like a dying butterfly. The fragile insect
A Cozy Place to Spend the Winter Read More »