Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 26/07/2025#ArchivesImmigrant Socorro Alfonso (Yukon News, August 30, 2013), p.34 011 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 26/07/2025Thanks to trailblazers like her who helped open doors for others, Filipinos have become one of the most visible minority groups in the Yukon. Every year, during the final weekend of July, the Filipino Fiesta brings diverse communities together in a celebration of heritage, friendship and gratitude. 111 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 26/07/2025She eventually returned home to the Philippines, where she passed away on March 9, 2017. Her legacy lives on in the hundreds she helped across two countries. 111 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 26/07/2025Even while on disability, Cory continued sending money to support a girl she adopted in the Philippines. Education was her gift to the next generation. 111 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 26/07/2025Cory later worked as a waitress, then as a caregiver at Macaulay Lodge for over a decade. In 1989, she fought through cancer with the support of friends and an employer abroad. She returned to caregiving until retiring in 2014. 111 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 26/07/2025The roots of Yukon’s Filipino community can be traced back to one remarkable woman: Socorro "Cory" Alfonso. Cory sparked a wave of migration by becoming one of the territory’s first 10 Filipina nannies. Each woman helped 20 to 30 family members and friends find work and settle in Canada. 132 3
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 24/07/2025Yukon Archives, Father Marcel Bobillier fonds, 86/86 #2 - Probably at Keno with a Chinese friend. [A man, woman, child and dog posing outside.] [On March 29, 2022 Peggy D'Orsay identified the man as Massa Sakata and the woman as Ruby Scott and her dog, Chi Chi. 011 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 24/07/2025Massa’s pioneering spirit earned him a place in the Yukon Order of Pioneers in 1969. He passed away in Whitehorse on April 22, 1974, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the Yukon’s rich cultural history. 111 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 24/07/2025In the 1930s, he worked in the silver mines before returning to hospitality. His legacy includes beloved spots like the Rex Cafe in Dawson City and Sourdough Café in Keno. 111 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 24/07/2025One powerful story is about Masayuki “Massa” Sakata, a Japanese immigrant who moved to Dawson City, Yukon, with his family in 1907. A natural entrepreneur, Massa ran successful restaurants across the territory. He also started started a lunch program to help feed schoolchildren. 121 2
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 24/07/2025For this month’s #ACAHAshtagParty, we’re highlighting #ArchivesImmigrant stories. Join us as we look back at the experiences of early immigrants who helped build Canada’s history. 111 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 16/07/2025Once catalogued, the new acquisitions will be added to the YPAC database. They will be featured at various public buildings in throughout the Yukon. You can see all nine new acquisitions at yukon.ca/yukon-permanent-art-collection-acquisitions-2024-2025. 000 0
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 16/07/2025The arts unit is busy cataloging the 2024-25 Yukon Permanent Art Collection (YPAC) acquisitions. This Fall, there will be an exhibition at the Yukon Arts Center to feature these nine pieces. 100 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 11/07/2025Dovetail notches work with different log shapes, like round, square, or D-shaped logs. They’re strong, useful, and look great, as you can see on this historic Yukon building. Illustration: Yukon Graphic Recording, 2024 Photo credit: Archbould Photography 000 0
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 11/07/2025The dovetail notch has been used in Europe for centuries and is common in Appalachian-style log cabins. In the past, only skilled carpenters could make this kind of joint, but today, tools like jigs help more people build with this method. 100 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 11/07/2025While the church uses a simple half lap log construction, the rectory uses a higher level technique called the dovetail notch. This is where trapezoid shaped cuts are made in the logs so they fit together tightly. This makes the walls strong and helps keep out wind and water. 100 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 11/07/2025For our second look at vernacular log buildings, we're featuring the Old Log Church rectory. First built in 1901, it’s a great example of traditional log building that has been used for over 100 years. 100 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 09/07/2025Built in 1915 after the original burned down, the roadhouse operated into the 1920s, and possibly the '40s. Stop in, explore the site, and imagine the journey. 000 0
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 09/07/2025Montague Roadhouse is the only roadhouse to appear on every version of the Whitehorse to Dawson winter route since 1899. Once a vital stop on the Overland Trail between Braeburn and Carmacks, Montague offered food and lodging for passengers. 100 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 04/07/2025Originally displayed in 2020 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Yukon Art Society, the exhibit returns in 2025 as part of their 55th anniversary celebrations. The exhibit will run from July 4 to mid-September at the Hougen Heritage Gallery in Arts Underground. 000 0
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 04/07/2025Join Friends of the Yukon Archives Society (FOYAS) for the return of Creating Community: A Look at Visual Arts in the Territory, a special exhibition celebrating Yukon artists and the communities they've helped shape. 100 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 03/07/2025This monument also has an annual maintenance plan recommended by the artist. It includes sanding and oiling the stools, sweeping debris off the base and applying applying grout to the base. Arts staff will be conducting maintenance checks all summer. 000 0
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 03/07/2025Recently, the arts unit assessed the condition of the Whitehorse Aboriginal Women's Circle monument by Ken Anderson. They track changes such as any moisture damage, paint fading, graffiti marks and cracks. 100 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 26/06/2025The TC Richards Building in downtown Whitehorse is a great example of a butt and pass building. Originally built in 1944, the building is still in use today. Illustration: Yukon Graphic Recording, 2024 Photo credit: Archbould Photography 000 0
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 26/06/2025The butt and pass method is one of the most beginner-friendly styles. It is a simple construction method and requires minimal maintenance. Logs are stacked on top of each other and pinned together. 100 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 26/06/2025Across the Yukon, you'll find vernacular log buildings. Vernacular buildings are functional and reflect local materials and knowledge. Logs were used to build cabins, caches, stores, and roadhouses. Some still stand at historic sites like Huchá Hudän/ Fort Selkirk and Gindèhchik/Rampart House. 100 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 19/06/2025Not in town? Book a free travel session with the Da Ku VIC team and get personalized Yukon tips from wherever you are. Send an email to YukonTravelAdvice@yukon.ca to book an appointment today. 010 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 19/06/2025Drop by our Haines Junction Visitor Information Centre, located inside the beautiful Da Ku Cultural Centre! We share our home with our neighbours at Champagne Aishihik first nation and Parks Canada, so you’ll find culture, history, and travel know‑how all under one roof. 100 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 17/06/2025Remember that the Ch'ëdähdëk (Forty Mile) historic site remains closed while ongoing restoration work is underway. The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and Government of Yukon ask visitors not to travel to the site until it is officially reopened. 000 0
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 13/06/2025Attached photos: Photographs of Yukon Archives Crocus Room, June 2025 000 0
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 13/06/2025If there is anything our Reference team can do to make your visit to Yukon Archives more comfortable, please let us know. We're here to help with any questions you have about Yukon Archives and our collections. 100 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 13/06/2025The Crocus Room is a cozy space that anyone can use when they need to take a break or need a private moment. The small room has cozy chairs, ambient lighting, and beautiful Yukon artwork to admire. The space is open for researchers any time our Reference Services are open. 100 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 13/06/2025Sometimes, the records folks are working with might have serious or upsetting content. Some content can make visits emotionally charged. 100 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 13/06/2025Cultural accessibility is often overlooked, but making sure that everyone feels safe and comfortable using a space no matter their background is an important part of accessibility. Archives can feel like big, uncomfortable, institutional spaces. 100 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 12/06/2025They’re the best way for people to keyword search for the content of a photograph. Otherwise, folks would have to flip thorough every photo in our collection to find what they’re looking for! Sometimes finding the context of these photos to make a useful caption involves a lot of research! 000 0
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 12/06/2025Yukon Archives’ staff makes our photographic records more accessible by creating caption lists. Caption lists contain descriptive information about each photograph in a grouping. 100 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 12/06/2025By researching newspapers and genealogy records sites, archivists were able to identify “Cookie” as a Thelma Sproehnle, who worked with Jean as a nurse anesthetist in Wyoming. They were lifelong friends. 100 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 12/06/2025Most of the captions provided by Jean required a fair bit of sleuthing. The most common provided caption was simply “Cookie and me”. Using archivist knowledge of the various destinations, we were able to figure out where each photo was taken. 100 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 12/06/2025Photographs from the Jean Muething fonds show us a good example of why good captioning is important. The colour slides feature an Alaska Highway and Top of the World trip from the early 1960s taken by Jean Muething and a friend identified as “Cookie”. 100 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 12/06/2025Attached photos: Yukon Archives, Jean Muething fonds, acc. #2022/40, #4. Yukon Archives, Jean Muething fonds, acc. #2022/40, #54. Yukon Archives, Jean Muething fonds, acc. #2022/40, #141. 100 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 12/06/2025It’s International Archives Week #IAW2025! We’re talking about ways that #ArchivesAreAccessible and how we’re making Yukon Archives and its collections as accessible as we can. 100 1
Reposted by Yukon Department of Tourism and CultureGovernment of Yukon @yukon.ca · 09/06/2025Minister of Tourism and Culture John Streicker has released the following statement for International Archives Week. #IAW2025 Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/stat... 031 3
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 09/06/2025Attached: Photo of GOV 3524, f.22. 000 0
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 09/06/2025We add descriptive information so that researchers can hone in on the records they need. Details like place and date of birth are helpful to researchers. From his 1936 passport, we know that that Fulsebakke was born in Norway. Yukon Archives has reviewed 1938 estate files so far, with 396 to go! 100 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 09/06/2025Before anyone can access a government record, a staff member reviews it to make sure that personal information is protected. A time consuming process. We are reviewing these highly-requested files ahead of time so there is no wait to access them. 100 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 09/06/2025This file is the estate of Sigmund Jakobsen Fulsebakke, who passed away in 1946 in the Yukon. It’s an example of how Yukon Archives is working to make our records even more accessible to our patrons. 100 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 09/06/2025It’s International Archives Week #IAW2025! This week, we’re talking about ways that #ArchivesAreAccessible and how we’re making Yukon Archives and its collections as accessible as we can. 100 1
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 03/06/2025Last week, Matthew Lien, Diyet van Lieshout and Marty O'Brien (cinematographer) debuted their film "Kluane Compositions". 000 0
Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture @tourismculture.yukon.ca · 30/05/2025Have you read the latest Heritage Conversation by Leighann Chalykoff yet? Learn about the historic Town of Faro at WhatsUp Yukon or by visiting our website: yukon.ca/en/exploring... www.whatsupyukon.com/.../commun..... 000 0
