Come out to learn about Yukon government funding opportunities for Yukon storytellers, meet a representative from Storytellers of Canada and enjoy a free performance by Ivan Coyote.

Who: storytellers of all levels and fans of the art form

When: Wednesday, February 25 at 6 pm

Where: Hybrid event

In-person: Whitehorse VIC, 100 Hanson Street

Online: Zoom

Light refreshments provided. Seating is limited to 120 people. Arrive early to get a seat or opt to attend online

Storytellers of Canada is devoted to connecting people, reflecting culture, and inspiring learning and creativity through the art of storytelling. Find out more on their website.

Ivan Coyote is a writer and storyteller, the author of thirteen books, the creator of four films, three albums, and an international touring performer.  In 2017 Ivan was given an honorary PHD from Simon Fraser University. Ivan's 13th book, Care Of, was released in June 2021 by McClelland and Stewart.

The Arts Unit administers ten funding programs supporting Yukon artists and cultural organizations in literature, visual arts, and the performing arts.

The Destination Development Unit administers three funding programs to support the development and promotion of tourism experiences in the territory.

We can learn so much about how animals move across the land by the stories they leave in the snow. Join the Wildlife Viewing Program and expert tracker Ryan Sealy for a sunset walk in the woods, as we look for tracks and follow the movements of animals on the land.

Wear tall boots and snowpants so we can wade through deep snow to follow some trails.

Location: TBD

Ever see pellets or strange craters in the snow when you’re out on the trails? Who was digging there and what was it looking for? Join the Wildlife Viewing Program and biologist Shannon Stotyn for a short and easy cross-country ski along the Mt. Lorne trails, looking for signs of Woodland Caribou. We’ll learn about the Southern Lake caribou herds and the research that has been going on to understand them. If we’re lucky we may even glimpse some along the trail.

You must be able to cross-country ski at least 5 km and ascend or descend small hills. The trails are rugged and we will be stopping frequently to investigate signs of caribou. Dress warmly, and not for an intense workout. 

We can learn a lot about how an animal lived by studying them after death. Veterinarians from Animal Health and Protection invite you to witness a necropsy, offering a small insight to an animal’s life and death.

This event is not for the faint of heart. There are strong smells and some blood as we look at the internal organs of an animal. Safety equipment including lab coats are provided and all participants will be given a short tour of the lab and safety briefing.

Space is limited so you must register for this event. Registration opens 2 weeks before the event.

We can learn a lot about how an animal lived by studying them after death. Veterinarians from Animal Health and Protection invite you to witness a necropsy, offering a small insight to an animal’s life and death.

This event is not for the faint of heart. There are strong smells and some blood as we look at the internal organs of an animal. Safety equipment including lab coats are provided and all participants will be given a short tour of the lab and safety briefing.

Space is limited so you must register for this event. Registration opens 2 weeks before the event.

This Valentine’s Day themed evening is all about healthy relationships. We’ll kick it off with “I’m lichen it!” all about the fungi and algae that come together to create an entirely new organism: lichen. Yukon Conservation Data Centre coordinator Denny Bohmer will share a short talk on this unique part of our ecosystem.

In the second half of the hour we’ll find out how “Love stinks!” when Splachnum mosses only grow on animal dung and attract flies to spread its spores. Habitat program technician Mariah Wittkamp will tell us about these fascinating mosses and their particularly smelly relationship with flies.