New Year, New Food, New You
So many New Year’s resolutions, fad diets and trendy health makeovers revolve around restriction and deprivation.
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So many New Year’s resolutions, fad diets and trendy health makeovers revolve around restriction and deprivation.
New Year, New Food, New You Read More »
First presented as an in-person live performance at Halifax’s Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, the 36th annual The Huron Carole will see…
Music, Philanthropy and Community Read More »
Haa G̱aatáa Haa Ḵusteeyí — Our Trapping Our Way of Life, a new exhibit at Haa Shagóon Hídi…
Imagine yourself arriving at one of the antique libraries at Oxford University in England. As you enter through the arched doorway
Whispers in the Library Read More »
For some, it’s drinking beer and camping; for others, it’s cleaning the yard and gardening: Victoria Day is just around the corner…
Victoria Day Musings and Meanderings Read More »
The season of pumpkins is upon us. It seems this fall-favourite vegetable has a way of perfectly blending in with everything.
All Things Pumpkin Read More »
Nun cho ga is a near complete mummified female mammoth calf. This piece of Yukon history was found by placer miners working at Eureka Creek
Unearthing a ‘miracle’ Read More »
Celebrating Discovery Days in the Yukon goes back over 100 years. After the Klondike Gold Rush, the Yukon Order of Pioneers convinced the Yukon Territorial Council to celebrate Discovery Day, as a public holiday, in 1911.
Celebrating Yukon’s Unique Holiday Read More »
Rosé Prosecco was first launched on the market in 2020 and the alcoholic drink has gained popularity as a special occasion drink.
The Bubble Life: Pretty In Pink Read More »
August is Pride month in the Yukon with smaller events planned throughout the territory from Whitehorse to Watson Lake and beyond.
Pride: It’s Time to Shine, Yukon! Read More »
Who drank the 100,000th Sourtoe Cocktail? Well, now we know. The famous drink (also known as The Toe), was created by the equally famous Captain
Premier Puts His ‘Best Foot Forward’ and Makes a Little Yukon History Read More »
lemonade stands pop up on street corners. It’s The Big Squeeze lemonade-stand fundraiser in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yukon!
Artist Esther Bordet visits the same Himalayan summit as her great-uncle, to create a graphic novel based on his travels.
Graphic Novel: Journey to Makalu Read More »
Becoming a Canadian citizen means different things to different people. For Kylie Campbell-Clarke, it was a journey five years in the making.
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
Adäka Cultural Festival Comes Back Into The Light—Renewed and International Read More »
After two years, the organizers are busy getting back into the swing of preparing for National Indigenous Peoples Day in Whitehorse.
Celebrating Indigenous Culture, All Over The Territory Read More »
A new program through the Yukon Native Language Centre focuses on revitalizing traditional First Nations languages
Youth Today, Language Leaders Tomorrow Read More »
How a traditional walk helps make sense of life. Learning about stamina and resilience between Colville Lake and Fort Good Hope
Dog Gone Long Time Read More »
30 year old Teetl’it Gwich’in woman Bobbi Rose Koe received the 2021 Canadian River Heritage Award. A lifetime achievement award.
Bobbi Rose Koe receives the 2021 Canadian River Heritage Award Read More »
Johnson puts cultural history and the ways of The Force together. “we are Jedis!” he says, “look at an Elder and that’s a Jedi council member”
The Force Is Strong With This One Read More »
The 1969 spring carnival talent show was the talk of the town. I begged and pleaded, with my mom, for a dollar to go. She
Yann Herry is drawn to true stories of daring. Ask him about his favourite characters in the Yukon’s Francophone history and he’ll tell you about
Finding Connections to Their Northern Roots Read More »
“We were practicing with garbage bins,” said Yoko Oda of Whitehorse’s Japanese Taiko Drumming. “Finally, we got the funding,”
Whitehorse’s Japanese Taiko Drumming Ensemble Read More »
KDFN citizen Doronn Fox, Helping to reconnect Elders in care through traditional drumming. Part of a series featuring Citizen success stories.
Northerners; we tell stories. Our northern stories are our wealth & our identity. They are about independent, hardy people full of character.
The Battle at the Mad Trapper Bar Read More »
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, and with mandates being eased for public spaces, it is likely that those of us deprived of
An Ode to Irishness for St. Patrick’s Day Read More »
When Paul Gowdie first learned about the hundreds of Black soldiers who worked on constructing the Alaska Highway in the 1940s, he was surprised. “I’m
Telling the Yukon’s Untold Stories Read More »
Patricia Joe, of KDFN, recognized as an Outstanding Indigenous Educator. She credits her grandparents for gifting their knowledge to her.
Storytelling Specialist Honoured for Excellence and Leadership in Teaching Read More »
A feast for the senses: Scenes from the 2021 Festival. Entertainers, Attendees and Food service providers.
Scenes from the Street Eats and Beats Cultural Festival Read More »
Of everything he’s recorded, Tentrees is confident that his upcoming studio effort contains his best work to date.
Mean Old World: Gordie Tentrees album release Read More »
An expansion of the Street Eats Festival this year’s festival offers food trucks, live music, art installations and a historical tasting tour.
Hot Eats Cool Beats: new family fun street eats festival Read More »
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.
Klondike Korner: DCMF 2021 is reborn in a smaller, later version this COVID year Read More »
Seedlings from the Martha Black Mayday tree outside of city hall were given away to 250. The Mayday tree is, slated to be cut down in 2022.
Community Connection: A Sap For History Read More »
Beaver castoreum found on an ancient throwing dart has led to new discoveries on traditional hunting technology in the North
Meeting Bahm set her on a new personal journey, and professional path informed by his Tlingit heritage and traditional approach to trapping.
Vanessa Ægirsdóttir’s magical place Read More »
I’ve had some tough times in my life, but fighting a dog over a bone was about the toughest. End of that story.
Give a dog a bone – Part 2 Read More »
I’ve had some tough times in my life, but fighting a dog over a bone was about the toughest. Pull up a stump and I’ll fill you in.
Give a dog a bone – Part 1 Read More »
Compared to the Klondike-era poems we’re familiar with, it seems that Tara Borin’s poetry breaks ground by presenting a post-gold rush, post-Robert Service perspective of Dawson.
Regulars and Rooms for Rent Read More »
The poppy was originally worn by Americans. Madame Guerin convinced Canadian veterans to adopt the poppy in Canada.
Since 2000, a small group of Yukoners have been uncovering, researching and writing about the history and stories of Asian and Black Yukoners.
May is Asian Heritage Month Read More »
Yukoners experience live Chinese martial arts performance. World renowned Shaolin Wushu Masters visit Whitehorse.
Jackie Chan Movies Don’t Count Read More »
But the hottest gift for Dawson City babies is a handmade quilt. It’s been the most popular gift since 1980.
On June 21st the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Society will be hosting National Aboriginal Day at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. The festivities are open to
Come On Out To the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre Read More »
TESLIN Many years ago, when another winter was survived and summer allowed for easier travel, the Inland and Coastal Tlingit people would gather. Members of
Sharing the Tlingit culture Read More »
So what is it about a style of music, swing music, that goes back almost 80 years that still appeals to modern audiences?
22 Years & Still Swinging Read More »