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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 26/08/2025

Check out our intern Tali's summer project: An accessible guide on #YukonMining review. It dives into where to access information at all stages of a project’s lifetime, as well as how and when you can share your opinion about mining in the territory. ➡️ cpawsyukon.org/mining-process

"Working on this guide reaffirmed how important it is to have plain-language guidance in mining review. What good is public consultation at one point in time, if no one knows what the process looks like in full?" - Tali Pukier, 2025 Summer Intern. Small portrait of Tali and background of a mountain with mining roads winding around its base. Photo by Malkolm Boothroyd.

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Pacific Salmon Foundation @psfca.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

PSF’s Stewardship Community Bursary is now accepting applications! We offer $2,500 to post-secondary students in B.C. or the Yukon passionate about salmon. View the eligibility criteria and apply online today: psf.ca/work/communi...

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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 22/08/2025

Trump’s push for Arctic drilling heralds the next chapter in a decades-long fight to protect caribou. What does that look like in Old Crow, Yukon — a tiny fly-in community north of the Arctic Circle? Find out in our latest newsletter: thenarwhal.ca/newsletter-o...

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Old Crow renews fight to protect wildlife refuge | The Narwhal

Old Crow, Yukon, gears up for a renewed fight to protect Porcupine caribou as Trump pushes for drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 28/07/2025

We're hiring! CPAWS Yukon is looking for an Operations Manager to join the team & support our work by managing all things budget, office, & fundraising. 🌲 ✨$33.95-$36.72 per hour + benefits, vacation, RRSP match ✨Apply by 4pm on Monday Aug 4th ✨ More info at cpawsyukon.org/jobs

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 26/06/2025

BREAKING: Chasàn Chùa is officially a territorial park! 🎉 This new designation protects 36 square kilometres of forest, wetlands, and waters in the Chasàn Chùa (McIntyre Creek) area. We are SO happy. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who helped make this happen!

Chasàn Chùa Territorial Park, with letters filled in with photos from the area, including birds, rosehips and moss, moose cow and calf, and landscapes.

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 14/05/2025

EVENT: Free guided bird walk at Chasàn Chùa/McIntyre Creek 🦅🦉 🗓️ Thurs May 29th, 6 PM 📍 Gazebo off Copper Haul Rd #Whitehorse Join @cpawsyukon.org & @yukonbirdclub.bsky.social for a walk to spot birds & learn about protecting the creek. Everyone welcome. Details at marshforestflight.eventbrite.com

Wilson's warbler leaping off the top of a spruce tree with overlaid text:
"Marsh Forest Flight: Free Guided Bird Walk. Thursday May 29th, 6-7:30pm Meet at the gazebo on Copper Haul Road, just off Fish Lake Rd. Everyone is welcome! Full details at marshforestflight.eventbrite.com. Life of the Boreal, A Walk and Talk Series in Chasàn Chùa (McIntyre Creek)"

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 12/05/2025

📚 BOOK TOUR! Join author Drew Ann Wake for a reading from #AgainsttheOdds, book signing, & stories on the Peel and Thomas Berger’s work for #Indigenous rights & #conservation. 📍 Whitehorse May 20, 5–7pm. Register at againsttheoddsbook.eventbrite.com 📍 Dawson May 21, 5:30–7:30pm, Dänojà Zho. Drop in

Event poster with photo of book cover and Drew Ann Wake smiling. Overlaid text: BOOK TOUR
Whitehorse - Tues May 20th 5-7PM - CPAWS Yukon Office - Registration Required.
Dawson City - Wed May 21st 5:30–7:30PM - Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre - Drop-in Event.
Meet author Drew Ann Wake for a book signing and reading from Against the Odds The Indigenous Rights Cases of Thomas R. Berger. Full details at cpawsyukon.org/events

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Government of Yukon @yukon.ca · 09/05/2025

With reports of bear activity territory-wide, Yukon conservation officers are reminding Yukoners to be bear aware. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/cons...

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 05/05/2025

"We've lost that ability to #listen to what our land is telling us. She is screaming right now about how we need to #protect her." - Nika Silverfox-Young A majority of member nations of the Council of Yukon First Nations voted in favour of looking into #LegalPersonhood for the #YukonRiver.

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Should the Yukon River be considered a 'person' with rights? Some say yes | CBC News

It's an idea that already has the support of the Council of Yukon First Nations and Alaska Native people, whose cultures are also intertwined with the river.

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Val Monahan @valymonahan.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Folks who are like, climate change, what climate change? Dawson City has been recording the Yukon River break-up since the Goldrush (so they could bet on it, of course). Earlier/faster now. I mean, I work with things recently melted out of ancient Yukon ice. An even longer record of same.

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 26/04/2025

🗳️ Election Day is Monday April 28th! #Voting is your chance to speak up for #conservation & shape the decisions that'll guide the next four years. We asked the #Yukon federal candidates 4 key questions on climate, mining, and land protection—read their answers ⬇️ cpawsyukon.org/2025federalelection/

Two people paddle a red canoe down a turquoise river framed by branches in the sun. Photo by Stephanie Woods. Bold text in the center reads, “VOTE FOR WILD SPACES.”

Two people paddle a red canoe down a turquoise river framed by branches in the sun. Photo by Stephanie Woods. Bold text in the center reads, “VOTE FOR CLEAN WATER.”

Two people paddle a red canoe down a turquoise river framed by branches in the sun. Photo by Stephanie Woods. Bold text in the center reads, “VOTE FOR THE CLIMATE.”

Two people paddle a red canoe down a turquoise river framed by branches in the sun. Photo by Stephanie Woods. Bold text in the center reads, “VOTE ON MONDAY APR 28."

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 25/04/2025

The other week we hosted a sensory walk & art day with YukonU students at Chasàn Chùa/McIntyre Creek. We slowed down to take in the smells, sounds, & textures of spring, and loved how the sun played with branches through shadows that shifted on the water. Grateful for these spaces! #EarthDayEveryday

People sitting on snow at the edge of Chasàn Chùa (McIntyre Creek) sketching on paper. Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council traditional territory. Photos by Anne Pinkerton.

Group gathered and chatting, standing in a treed area of Chasàn Chùa (McIntyre Creek), with pinecone scales on the snow in the corner. Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council traditional territory. Photos by Anne Pinkerton.

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Syd Cannings @sydcannings1.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

For the last few mornings I've been woken by the honking of Trumpeter Swans flying over my house! Most of the ones that pass through Whitehorse, Yukon are heading west into the interior of Alaska... This pair was on the Yukon River at the mouth of McIntyre Creek. #birds

two swans flying low over the water, next to an ice shelf on the Yukon River

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 24/04/2025

#YukonMining panel TONIGHT! Join Chief Dawna Hope (First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun), former Chief Nicole Tom (Little Salmon Carmacks) & lawyer Nuri Frame on intersections of #salmon advocacy, #Indigenous governance, & extractive industries. 🌎 📆 April 24th, 6pm YT 📍On Zoom 🔗 tinyurl.com/1ALeAZZkJf

Event banner with salmon swimming underwater, CPAWS Yukon and To Swim and Speak With Salmon logos, and the text "Transformative Mining and Alternatives Panels: Indigenous Governance and Salmon. Thurs April 24th, 6-7:30pm"

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Northwest Wind @keewatin.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

“Each summer, in collaboration with the [Vuntut Gwitchin] First Nation, scientists visit the [Old Crow] basin in search of ancient fossils … The analysis confirmed that the tooth belonged to a woolly mammoth and dated it to about 220,000 years old.” Open source paper: doi.org/10.1093/molb...

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Syd Cannings @sydcannings1.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

A raven, ever the trickster, pulls at the tail feathers of a resting Trumpeter Swan to get a reaction out of the snoozer... s/he had to jump back quickly! #Whitehorse #Yukon #birds

A black raven about to tug on the tail of a resting Trumpeter Swan

The swan swivels quickly and the raven jumps backwards

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 09/04/2025

As the #Yukon community grows here, we want to share our feeds! They're a nice way to stay connected & reach new people. 📿 Yukon or transboundary First Nations or the Inuvialuit posts: bsky.app/profile/cpawsyukon.org/feed/indigenousyukon 🌄 #YukonWild: bsky.app/profile/cpawsyukon.org/feed/yukonwild

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Syd Cannings @sydcannings1.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

The Yukon Biodiversity Forum is back! Join Richard Gordon & Cameron Eckert Friday 7 pm at the Yukon Beringia Centre: "Qikiqtaruk-Herschel Island: Caring for Land and Culture in a Time of Rapid Change." Then all day Saturday at the Mt. Mac Rec Ctr. Register free! www.eventbrite.ca/e/yukon-biod...

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 09/04/2025

#EagleMineDisaster continues to impact Haggart Creek, communities, culture & connections downstream. As toxic solution spreads, #YukonSeed&Restoration hosted a webinar on risks + contamination updates. 🌎 Learn more + take action on our blog ⬇️ #Yukon cpawsyukon.org/cyanide-in-the-environment-ysr

Underwater photo of grayling by Malkolm Boothroyd, overlaid with text "This is the most important grayling fishery in the Na-Cho Nyäk Dun traditional territory, right where the Haggart Creek comes into the South McQuesten River. The grayling congregate there in March/April, and people go there and fish through the ice. It is a big community event every year. - Mark O'Donoghue"

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 09/04/2025

Respect the Sheep and Goats 🏔️🐑 It’s #LambingSeason in the #Yukon. Vulnerable lambs and their mothers need quiet and safety. Remember to avoid Caribou Mountain, Nares Mountain, Needle Mountain, & White Mountain while voluntary closures are in place. 📷From Carcross Tagish Renewable Resources Council

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 08/04/2025

Permafrost Envirofest is hapenning TOMORROW! Enjoy a CPAWS EnviroTalk, film screening, and music by Hendrika, The Band She, & DJ Thug Shells. 📆 Wed April 9th, 6pm start 📍 Yukon Arts Centre #Whitehorse 🎟️ yukonartscentre.com/whats-on/permafrost-envirofest w/ proceeds to CPAWS community initiatives

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Permafrost Envirofest

The Permafrost Envirofest is more than just an event—it is a call to action. It seeks to empower participants with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to make meaningful changes in their…

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 08/04/2025

#ICYMI After rallying across #Yukon & NWT, last month Yukon court dismissed a case that threatened the #ProtectthePeel Plan. It was a welcome win that reflected many reactions from the start, when YESAB *recommended* against the Michelle Creek silver project, and Yukon govt took YESAB to court.

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Yukon court dismisses case that threatened the Peel Plan - CPAWS Yukon

After rallying in the cold outside the Yukon Supreme Court last November, the decision to dismiss the Yukon government’s case was welcome news. The judge ruled the challenge was not legally permissibl...

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 08/04/2025

OPPORTUNITY: Indigenous Youth Artist Call Out Create music, poetry, visual or cultural art with #ToSwimandSpeakwithSalmon that honors salmon’s spiritual, emotional & cultural importance. $2500 honorarium. Open to Yukon, NWT, AK, BC & NU #youth. Apply by May 15th at swimandspeakwithsalmon@gmail.com

TO SWIM AND SPEAK WITH SALMON PRESENTS: Indigenous Youth
SALMON ART call out
ARE YOU AN EMERGING ARTIST PASSIONATE ABOUT SALMON CULTURE, RECONNECTION, AND RESTORATION? TO SWIM AND SPEAK WITH SALMON IS COMMISSIONING ONE MUSIC/POETRY PIECE AND ONE VISUAL ART PIECE, EACH WITH A $2500 HONORARIUM!
1 MUSIC OR POETRY PIECE
1 VISUAL OR CULTURAL ART PIECE
FOR MORE INFO EMAIL US AT: SWIMANDSPEAKWITHSALMON@GMAIL.COM AND INCLUDE A BRIEF CONCEPT DESCRIPTION + SAMPLES OF YOUR WORK
DEADLINE EXTENDED: MAY 15TH
@SWIMANDSPEAKWITHSALMON

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 04/04/2025

EVENT: Future of #YukonMining 📆 Thurs April 10 6-7pm on Zoom How can Indigenous Nations direct how mining happens on their territories? Join Jamie Kneen (MiningWatch), Gùdia MJ Johnson (Kluane Elder), & Keyshawn Sawyer (Selkirk First Nation) on land-relationship priorities. tinyurl.com/yukonmining

Event details for Transformative Mining and Alternatives Panels: The Future of Mining with photo of placer mining in the Dawson region by Malkolm Boothroyd.

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 28/03/2025

Huge thanks to the 200+ folks (+ many happy dogs) who stopped by our hut on the Mt McIntyre trails! ❄️ We shared hot drinks, great chats, & excitement for a #protected Chasàn Chùa. 🎨✨ Thank you to #Whitehorse Nordic Centre for organizing & to our awesome hut neighbors. We hope to be back next year!

Group of people wearing ski gear gathered outside a small wooden hut at the Hut to Hut event. A table with snacks and a map display is set up beside the hut.

Cluster of ski poles stuck upright in the snow, with a poster about wildlife in Chasàn Chùa and results from our wildlife study on the side.

Poster about conservation and salmon, placed against a tree in the snow, with a dog in the background.

Wider view of the hut with a larger group of skiers and visitors gathered outside. People are chatting, drinking hot chocolate, and looking at materials on display.

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 28/03/2025

We're hiring! Join our team as a #Conservation Coordinator to work on policy analysis, campaigns, & partnerships. 🌎 ✨ $29.95-$32.39/hr + benefits ✨ Must live or be willing to live in the #Yukon ✨ First Nations, Métis & Inuit applicants encouraged ✨ Apply by April 16 at cpws.bamboohr.com/careers/27

Group shot of 9 CPAWS staaff + 1 pup on a sunny day beside text "Looking for a Conservation Coordinator... We’re hiring for a permanent position managing and supporting conservation campaigns, working on policy analysis, and fostering partnerships and community. Join us in advocating for the Yukon's abundant wild spaces! $29.95-$32.39/hour plus benefits, vacation time, RRSP match. Apply by Wed April 16th. More info at cpawsyukon.org/jobs." below photo of two canoes on the water and overlaid text: Jump Aboard. We're Hiring!

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 18/03/2025

Soon grayling will return to Haggart Creek #Yukon. 🌎 Here's the latest on the #EagleMineDisaster: 📦 Contaminated water storage up to 925,000 m³ 🚿 3,000 m³/day (3 million L) discharged since mid-Feb to manage amount onsite—containing cobalt above federal limits & site’s amended water licence. (1/4)

Haggart Creek before the disaster. Photo from Yukon Environment, Mines and Resources 2021-09-16 VGC Inspection report (Permit Number: QML-0011).

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 17/03/2025

EVENT: Hut to Hut in #ChasànChùa (McIntyre Creek) 📆 Sun Mar 23rd, 11-3:30pm 📍 #200-1 Sumanik Drive #Whitehorse We’re excited be a host this year, visit us via the ski trails or the city’s single-track trails. Enjoy hot drinks, snacks, & fun activities! #Yukon www.facebook.com/share/18apvdq1mA/

Hut to hut poster showing people gathered in front of a cabin and around a fire. Hut hosts this year: Kwanlin Koyotes Ski Club, Big Brother – Big Sister Yukon, CPAWS Yukon, and the Canadian Japanese Association of Yukon. Organized by Whitehorse Nordic Centre.

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 17/03/2025

⬇️ Last day! Take 5 min to support the future of the Teetł’it Gwinjik (Peel River) Watershed #Yukon, where wetlands provide homes for thousands of waterfowl, steep hills shelter nesting peregrine falcons, and productive ecosystems support subsistence hunting, fishing, and trapping. 🌎🍁 #ProtectthePeel

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 14/03/2025

Have your say to #ProtectthePeel! Share your hopes & experiences on the proposed 3,000 km² national park in the Teetł’it Gwinjik (Peel River) Watershed. They want to hear from people in the North and all across #Canada. 🍁 ⭐ Complete 5 min survey before Mon Mar 17th 🔗 parks.canada.ca/pn-np/cnpn-c...

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Proposed national park in the Teetł’it Gwinjik (Peel River) Watershed, Yukon

A proposed new national park is being explored in a portion of the Teetł’it Gwinjik (Peel River) Watershed, Yukon.

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 14/03/2025

EVENT: 2025 Yukon Youth Summit 📆 April 8th - 10th 📍 Yukon Arts Centre, Whitehorse "It's about connecting, collaborating, and amplifying your voice to bring about real change across the Yukon." Register at www.yukonyouthsummit.ca. Hosted by Youth Of Today Society - Celebrating Media Arts Program.

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Spark25-Yukon Youth Summit - April 8th-10th 2025

Get tickets to Spark25-Yukon Youth Summit - April 8th-10th 2025, taking place 08/04/2025 to 10/04/2025. RingCentral Events is your source for engaging events and experiences.

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Dr. Andrea Wishart @wishartae.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Public solicitation for feedback on a proposed national park in the Teetł’it Gwinjik (Peel River) Watershed: parks.canada.ca/pn-np/cnpn-c... I never made it that far north but I would LOVE to visit someday; #ProtectThePeel was a common sight when I was going to the Yukon HT @y2y.bsky.social

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Proposed national park in the Teetł’it Gwinjik (Peel River) Watershed, Yukon

A proposed new national park is being explored in a portion of the Teetł’it Gwinjik (Peel River) Watershed, Yukon.

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Aerin Jacob, PhD @aerinj.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

A 3000 sqkm national park is being proposed in Teetł’it Gwinjik (Peel River) Watershed, Yukon! ⭐ SURVEY: Take 5 minutes to support ⭐ parks.canada.ca/pn-np/cnpn-c... It - is led by two First Nation, Yukon, Cdn gov'ts - helps protect a globally important place #ProtectThePeel

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Proposed national park in the Teetł’it Gwinjik (Peel River) Watershed, Yukon

A proposed new national park is being explored in a portion of the Teetł’it Gwinjik (Peel River) Watershed, Yukon.

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 03/03/2025

EVENT: Mining on Unceded Territory 📆 Thursday March 6th, 7-8:30pm 📍 Virtual, on Zoom "As #YukonMining legislation is being re-written, join us to explore the history & future of mining on unceded #Indigenous Lands in the Yukon." Full details at www.facebook.com/share/15Z3k3Pr28

Transformative Mining and Alternatives Panels
Mining on Unceded Territories
Thurs March 6th, 7-8:30pm
Join on Zoom

As Yukon mineral legislation is being re-written, join us to explore the history and future of mining, and alternatives, on unceded Indigenous Lands in the territory. This is the first of four public panels that will discuss the future of mining and its alternatives in the Yukon.
Panelists include: Testloa Smith (Kaska Elder), Josh Barichello (RRDC Lands Department), Anne Maje Raider (Kaska Elder, Liard Aboriginal Women’s Society), and Linda McDonald (LFN member, Liard Aboriginal Women’s Society)

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 26/02/2025

Voices from the #WindRiver brought 250 people together last November, raising over $9,500 to support future community trips with #Yukon #FirstNations. The evening featured film, music, and powerful storytelling, celebrating youth river trips and land & water stewardship. Check out our blog recap ⬇️

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Voices from the Wind River - CPAWS Yukon

Voices from the Wind River brought together 250 people at the Yukon Arts Centre for an evening of film, music, and powerful storytelling. The night highlighted youth river trips, the importance of lan...

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 26/02/2025

EVENT: Free Pollinator Steward Training workshop “Learn how to help the bees, butterflies, and other important pollinators found in the Yukon” 📅 Sunday March 23rd, 9:30 - 4:00pm 📍 Artists Studio at Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre Hosted by Pollinator Partnership Canada.

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Whitehorse Pollinator Steward Training Registration

Please click the link to complete this form.

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 26/02/2025

There's so much to learn when we come together with open hearts and minds. Check out some takeaways from our Land & Water #Relationship Planning Gathering report with 🌎 24 speakers on climate adaptation & Indigenous-led initiatives and 🧑🏽‍🤝‍🧑🏾 70 groups! 🔗cpawsyukon.org/publications #Yukon

Land and Water Relationship Planning Gathering summary report cover featuring a composite image of a Northern Harrier in flight blended with image of attendees gathering around a fire. Background photo from inside Haa Shagóon Hídi (Tlingit for “Our Ancestors House”), also known as the Carcross/Tagish First Nation Cultural Centre.

“Healthy communities need healthy land, and healthy land needs healthy communities.” on a blurry illustration with mountains and trees, with a cartoon illustration of a moose in the foreground.

“The lands and waters need our care and protection in the face of the climate crisis, (which itself is the result of damaged and unhealthy or disconnected relationships to the land and water.)” on a blurry illustration with mountains and trees.

“Elders can guide us, and Youth are the leaders of today.” on a blurry illustration with mountains and trees, with a cartoon illustration of two caribou in the foreground.

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Christian Thomas @christiandthomas.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Calling #Moose. Linked paper about an exceptional discovery from Fort Selkirk likely dated to the late 1840s. #yukon #archaeology 🏺 read.dukeupress.edu/ethnohistory...

image of the medial side of a moose scapula moose scapula with an etched stick figure of an ungulate visible.

Close up of etched stick figure of an ungulate featuring legs, genitalia, and an arrow pointed left past head of animal. The neck of etched animal features 9 vertical lines with a mane on top and a neck fold beneath.

image of lateral side of moose scapula showing the scapular spine carved down to a 1 cm high ridge. The bottom edge of the scapula is well worn, presumably from being rubbed on wood during the act of moose calling.

Illustration of the medial side of the moose scapula featuring a clear image of the etching. The etching shows a stick figure of an ungulate featuring legs, genitalia, and an arrow pointed left past head of animal. The neck of etched animal features 9 vertical lines with a mane on top and a neck fold beneath. Illustration by Misha Donohoe.

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alexvonwitzleben.bsky.social @alexvonwitzleben.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Most at risk on the planet’: #Polarheritage sites are slipping into the sea - On Qikiqtaruk, off Canada’s Yukon coast, scientists are wielding virtual-reality cameras, 3D models and digital archives to protect the island’s history and culture before it disappears www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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‘Most at risk on the planet’: Polar heritage sites are slipping into the sea but can one island live forever online?

On Qikiqtaruk, off Canada’s Yukon coast, scientists are wielding virtual-reality cameras, 3D models and digital archives to protect the island’s history and culture before it disappears

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Lorna Harris, PhD @lornaharris.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Great short summary video of #permafrost! Not mentioned in the video... permafrost also includes peat in northern regions, incl. Canada. These are two small cores of ice-rich permafrost peat in Yukon. Placed on a pillow of fluffy Sphagnum moss for the photo 😀

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 02/02/2025

"Et’o Nyäk Tagé [McQuesten River], roughly translates from Northern Tutchone as “river with lots of nests.” Here, there is an abundance of wetlands up the valley, and it provides important spring nesting and staging habitat for many birds" — emergency-response.nndfn.com #WorldWetlandsDay

Satellite photo showing twists and turns of the McQuesten River and surrounding wetlands, First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun traditional territory. Photo from Google Earth.

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 01/02/2025

We're sad to hear about Jimmy Johnny’s passing and send condolences to friends & family. He took every opportunity to protect the water: “The water is the most powerful thing. It gives us life, it gives us plants, animals... That’s why I’m fighting this.” 📷 First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun's FB

Photo of Jimmy Johnny on the water and a candle, with the text:
"Condolences from Chief & Council
Chief and Council extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Jimmy Johnny. We hold you in our thoughts and send our support, love, and strength during this difficult time.
Jimmy was raised in the traditional ways of hunting, fishing, and trapping. Despite the hardships of residential school, he carried his knowledge forward.
At 16, he first encountered the Peel Watershed, a place that shaped his life's work. He became one of the territory's most respected hunting guides, sharing a deep connection to the land. His passion for wildlife led to a love of photography, capturing the beauty of the land and animals.
Jimmy was a dedicated protector of the land and water, speaking out for the conservation of the Peel Watershed. "Especially the water," he said, "I want to see it protected. If it wasn't for the water, we wouldn't be here talking to each other." His wisdom, teachings, and commitment to the land will live on in the hearts of those he inspired.
The FNNND Office is closed today (essential services will continue to be provided) and the Dinner & Dialogue tonight will be cancelled until further notice.
FIRST NATION OF NACHO NYAK DUN"

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 30/01/2025

OPPORTUNITY: No Wasted Words Writing #Contest ✏️ Submit a short work of fiction, non-fiction, or poetry with a zero waste or #conservation theme by March 24th at buff.ly/4hgBfus. Hosted by Raven Centre & #Yukon Conservation Society

Earth Day 2025 No Wasted Words Writing Contest

Submit a short work of fiction, non-fiction, or poetry with a conservation or zero waste theme! Juicy local prizes for top 7 submissions! Age Categories: Youth (18 & under) & Adult (19 & up). Submission Deadline: March 24, 2025.

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 30/01/2025

We're hiring a Conservation Intern in #Whitehorse! ✨ $22.72/hour ✨ Apply by Sunday Feb 9th Open to #youth 15-30 years old, with extra consideration given to applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit. Full details and eligibility at cpawsyukon.org/jobs.

Collage of photos relating to intern position, including market booth, landscape photos, forest berries, weaved basket, and outreach event. With overlaid text: HIRING Conservation Intern cpawsyukon.org

Group of people overlooking a hill in Whitehorse with text "Support outreach events" and overlaid photos of Yukon plants.

Collage of past intern projects, including colouring book, carved mask design, watercolour portraits, report, and walking guide. Overlaid text: develop a cool project

Group of people looking at three watercolour portraits during the People of Chasàn Chùa art exhibit with overlaid text: Lead an event or workshop

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CPAWS Yukon @cpawsyukon.org · 29/01/2025

EVENTS: Climate Stories Summit Superbloom Anthology: 📅 Tues Feb 4th, 7-8:30pm at 📍 Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. A collection of #creative works by Northern voices on recent impacts of the climate crisis and resilience Climate Cafe: 📅 Wed Feb 5th, 12:15-1:15pm at 📍 #Whitehorse Public Library.

Climate Stories Summit
PUBLIC EVENTS
FREE! Spaces limited, arrive early

February 4, 7-8:30pm
Superbloom Anthology Launch
with Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning
@ Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre
(Multi Purpose Room)

February 5, 12:15-1:15pm
Climate Cafe with For Their Future Yukon
@ Whitehorse Public Library (Ground Floor)
*bring your lunch!

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