Diving into the Depths of Creativity
“There’s a lot of performing opportunities within the French community, but it’s not necessarily places where artists can try new things and take that risk. […]
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A French Feast for the Senses
Onde de choc is a new event that will bring together over 25 Francophone artists from a variety of disciplines. Through culinary art, video, interactive
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Puppets on the Big Screen
I’ve met some beautiful and special fabric puppets. They live here in Whitehorse and they come from the imaginary world of Fabienne Tessier. Tessier sews
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Variety Is The Spice Of Francophone Film Festival
Le secteur culturel de l’Association franco-yukonnaise is bringing north some of the greatest cinematographic creations of the year in the world of francophone film, Canadian
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Onstage Surprises at Long-Awaited Soir de Semaine Show
Afew years ago, many people in the territory (and beyond) were introduced to one of the Yukon’s only Francophone bands: Soir de Semaine. Well known
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French Toast: Québec Cinema Comes to Town
The Rendez-vous du cinéma quebécois, which comes to Whitehorse April 20 and 21, features two new realeases from Québec producers: À l’origine d’un cri (Crying
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Singing for Fun
Do you know the francophone vocal ensemble, Les-Ceusses-qui-ont-du-fun-quand-y-chantent (literally, those who have fun when they sing) ? They are Jean-Marc Bélanger, Hélène Beaulieu, Claude Gosselin
Three Events for November
Genticorum, a traditional band from Québec, will perform on November 2 in the community hall at the Centre de la francophonie on Strickland Street. The
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On Stage
Two evenings of French cabaret theatre are coming on Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 24. The shows are presented by Art-Lequin Theatre and the
Yukon Feminists In Montréal
For the first time, Yukon women will participate in the Pan-Canadian Young Feminist Gathering from Oct. 11 to 13, in Montréal. Women from all over
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Artist, Art Students and Canadians
An important painter/sketch artist of the Yukon, Yvette Bourque, has done a lot for the artistic community since she arrived. Artistic event organizations are often
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Genticorum Brings Québec to Atlin
In July, several festivals from Whitehorse to Dawson City will have a French contribution. From July 11 to 13, the Atlin Music Festival will be
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Multi-Cultural Fun at Shipyards Park
Sourdoughs remember with nostalgia the pleasures of last year’s Solstice-St-Jean-Baptiste event that took place at Shipyards Park. Party addicts were dancing early into the morning
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Sunshine Promises
This summer, the French community will play with new concepts; her artists will open their frontiers to create new music, performances, exhibitions, dance and more.
Les Arts in School
BY VIRGINIE HAMEL Once again this year, the cultural sector of the Association franco-yukonnaise (AFY), in cooperation with École Émilie-Tremblay, is hosting an exhibition of
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French Toast: Art for the Women of the World
BY VIRGINIE HAMEL March has been known all over the world as Women’s Month, the month for raising awareness and support for women’s issues. Les
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