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Programs and Services – Arts and Culture
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Description:: The All-City Band Society has four large concert bands and two jazz bands, comprised of young people, college students and adults from Whitehorse. They are supported by a vibrant executive, who plan policies, concerts, fundraisers, grant applications, hosting groups, clinicians, performances, tours and scholarships.
Contact: : website: All-City Band e-mail: allcityband@yesnet.yk.ca phone: (867)393-4380 mailing address: Administrator |
Alternative View Program - YOTS
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Description:: Art and music workshops, youth art gallery and community mural project. Contact: : website: Youth of Today Society e-mail: victoriadurrant@hotmail.com office phone: (867)633-9687 mailing address: 2157 Second Avenue |
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Description:: The Breakdance Repertory Program (BRP) offers two breakdance classes per week and more performing opportunities throughout the year at such venues as:
Contact: : website: Leaping Feats e-mail: feats@northwestel.net fax: (867)393-2622 physical address: 38 Lewes Blvd. mailing address: 95F Lewes Blvd.
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Description:: The Dawson City Arts Society (DCAS) is a non-profit organization with a mandate to create an environment for advancement of the arts. To fulfill their mandate, DCAS' founding Directors opened the KIAC School of Visual Art in September, 2007. Contact: : website: Dawson City Arts Society e-mail: info@dawsonarts.com |
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Description:: Concerts and workshops at venues around the community by day. The tent hosts the biggest dance party north of 60 by night. Sit-down concerts take place throughout the weekend at the historic Palace Grand Theatre. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, although some restrictions do apply and some jobs are only open to volunteers who are 19 years and older. Please contact the festival office for more information. Contact: : website: Dawson City Music Festival General Inquiries Volunteer Opportunities |
Extremely Moving Youth Society
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Description:: Extremely Moving Youth Society, located in Whitehorse, was created to provide excellent pre-professional dance education to northern youth. For more information, visit the Extremely Moving Youth Society website. Contact: : 95 F Lewes Blvd. |
Faro Arts and Recreation Society/Anvil Range Arts Society
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Description: Working alongside the community, Anvil Range Arts Society (ARAS) offers programs with the local school, college and at Faro festivities throughout the year. During the summer months, ARAS members offer a wide variety of workshops and demonstrations. These activities take place twice each week at Faro's Interpretive Centre for residents and visitors alike. For more information on ARAS, please visit their webpage. Contact: phone: (867)994-2006 |
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Description:: Want to play the festival? Frostbite is always interested in hearing new, emerging and established Canadian and international artists! If you'd like to volunteer for this year's Frostbite, please send us an e-mail at frostbitemusicsociety@gmail.com. Let us know about your availability and where your talents lie and we'll get back to you. Volunteer benefits include feeling very good about yourself, admission to concerts, and exclusive invitations to parties. Plus, you often get to wear a neat Frostbite t-shirt during your shift. For more information, visit the Frostbite website. Contact: : Production Office: |
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Description:: Some Guild Hall Society productions require 20 or more actors ranging in age from 16 to 70 plus. There are often opportunities for beginners in smaller parts. In musical productions, dancers, choreographers and musicians are required. For more information on upcoming auditions or volunteer opportunities, visit the Guild Hall Society's website. Contact: : To get involved phone the Guild: 867-633-3550 |
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Description:: Gwaandak Theatre Society focuses on producing new Canadian plays that highlight Yukon and First Nations artists. For more information, visit the Gwaandak Theatre Society's website. Contact: : 98 Ponderosa Drive, |
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Description:: This program gives youth the opportunity to learn different methods of clay building, specifically hand building and the potter's wheel. Contact: : Phone Chris: 867-667-8482 |
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Description:: Jazz Yukon promotes and presents jazz in the Yukon through an annual integrated program of live jazz presentations and jazz education outreach. Outreach activities with visiting musicians include master classes, private lessons, workshops and school shows. For more information, visit Jazz Yukon's website. Contact: : Jazz Yukon |
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Description:: Activités sportives, sociales, artistiques et culturelles pour les jeunes d’expression française âgés de 12 à 18 ans. Social, artistic, cultural and sport activities for French-speaking youth ages 12 to 18.
Contact: : website: www.espoirjeunesse.yk.ca. phone: (867)668-2663 ext. 321 mailing address: |
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Description:: KIAC School of Visual Art offers summer art camps and youth art enrichment programs. For more information, visit KIAC's website. Contact: : Bag 8000 |
Klondike Highland Dancing Club
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Description:: Recreational and competitive highland dance classes available. Contact: : 25 Klondike Road |
Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival and Music Camps
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Description:: Kluane Music Camp runs in early June each summer. This camp is for everyone from the aspiring player to those just wanting to brush up on their skills. The Bluegrass Festival is entirely run by volunteers, so we're always looking for people who want to help out! For more information, visit the Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival website.
Contact: : e-mail: kluanemusiccamp@hotmail.com Volunteer Coordinator, Caroline Hayes |
Leaping Feats Creative Danceworks
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Description:: Dance programs offered year-round in Whitehorse, summer dance camps in rural Yukon. For more information on dance programs, visit Leaping Feats' website. Contact: : 95F Lewes Blvd |
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Description:: Les EssentiElles was created to promote solidarity between French, English and First Nations women, as well as with other Yukon and national organizations, in order to improve all women's conditions and to break the isolation faced by French women living in a minority setting. The group also provides listening and referral services to Francophone women in the Yukon. For more information, please visit the Les EssentiElles website. Contact: : 302 Strickland |
Music, Art, Drama, Dance (MAD) Program
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Description:: Through MAD, students hoping to go on to careers in theatre and performing arts will develop skills and attributes that will enable them to take part in any theatre or performing arts program in North America. Those hoping to participate in community theatre on an amateur level will also find MAD good preparation. For more information, talk to your guidance counsellor or check out the online application form. Contact: : Wood Street Centre: (867)667-8413 |
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Description:: Nakai offers acting workshops, playwriting workshops and playwriting circles. A great way to develop your playwriting skills! For more information, visit Nakai Theatre Ensemble's website. Contact: : David Skelton |
Northern Lights School of Dance
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Description:: Dance programs and classes available for people of all ages and skill levels. For more information, visit the Northern Lights School of Dance website. Contact: : 27 –14th Avenue |
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Description:: Arts and technology training and job creation program for graphic arts, sign making and web design. Contact: : 2157 Second Avenue |
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Description:: The Skookum Jim Friendship Centre is a community house committed to bettering the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical well-being of First Nation peoples. We promote friendship and understanding between all people. The Prenatal Nutrition Outreach Program promotes and supports the health of all women during their pregnancies, and supports nursing mothers and their babies up to the age of one year. There are weekly drop-in sessions for participants. The Traditional Parenting Program teaches parenting practices and values to First Nations people through the knowledge of the elders. The Tan Sakwathan Youth Diversion Program uses a holistic approach to provide early intervention and healthier alternatives for First Nation youth and their families who come in conflict with the law. This program aims to assist these families to live happy, productive lives. The program uses elders, guest speakers, traditional teachings, workshops, referrals, psychologists, community involvement and health recreational activities, as needed. The Urban Multipurpose Aboriginal Youth Centre (UMAYC) was designed to provide urban aboriginal youth with a wide range of culturally based programs, services and activities that are locally controlled and designed in conjunction with aboriginal youth. These programs are structured to empower youth to face challenges and determine their own future with a sense of pride in a culturally relevant environment. The After-School Sports Program offers recreational activities such as floor hockey, basketball, handball, dodgeball, indoor soccer, lacrosse, Inuit Games, Dene Games, etc. for youth between the ages of 8-14. Activities are held at Elijah Smith, Jack Hulland, Takhini and Selkirk schools Monday to Thursday. The After School Tutoring Program provides one-on-one tutoring, daily homework sessions, studying tips and tools to increase academic confidence, as well as resource materials for students applying to post-secondary institutions. The Youth Advisory Council is involved with program planning, development and delivery of all UMAYC programs. The Council is comprised of eight youth between the ages of 15 and 24, though youth outside the age range may still be considered. For more information on any of these programs, please visit Skookum Jim's website. Contact: : Skookum Jim Friendship Centre |
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Description:: Drop in to practice your Spanish conversation skills! Contact: : Noon lunch hour every Wednesday |
SunDog Carving Studio & Gallery
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Description:: The Sundog Carving Program is increasing development of the Yukon First Nation arts and culture sector, reinforcing positive role-modeling and providing cultural opportunities for Yukon First Nation youth. The program is creating a more dynamic Yukon First Nation presence on the local and national arts scene. Carvers have an opportunity to increase their fine arts skills and range of artwork such as masks, prints, panels, plaques, rattles, paddles and bowls, among other items. The Sundog Carvers’ art has been sold locally, nationally and internationally. Beginner pieces sell in the $25-$125 range, and advanced carvers sell their work for $1,000 - $5,000, depending on size and complexity. For more information, visit the SunDog Carving Studio & Gallery website. Contact: : phone: (867)633-4186 |
Youth Music Initiative Program
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Description:: This program is presented with the Yukon Music Teachers Association. Music students receive a certificate from their music teacher which enables them to attend any concert in our series for only $5. If you would like more information, please talk to your music teacher or visit the Whitehorse Concerts website. Contact: : Whitehorse Concerts |
Yukon International Storytelling Festival
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Description:: Incorporating costume, dance, theatre, drums, mime, and music, the Storytelling Festival transports visitors across miles of land, years of history, and lifetimes of experiences! For more information on the Storytelling Festival, visit their website. Contact: : 106 Strickland Street |
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Description:: From 3 to 93, whether a recreational or professional musician, there are classes at Yukon Summer Music Camp for you! For more information, please visit the Yukon Summer Music Camp website. Contact: : Steve Gedrose |
