Voices from the Wind River

The Peel was Protected for Future Generations. Decades after Peel nations came together to bring forward their vision for the land, these generations are experiencing the deep learning and connection that comes from traveling through those lands and waters.

Voices from the Wind River will feature the Whitehorse premiere of “Connections,” a short film by Bethany Paquette that follows youth on a journey through the Wind River. Leaders from the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun, the Yukon First Nation Education Directorate, CPAWS Yukon, and participants from the trip will all be there to speak after the film.

Enjoy incredible footage of the journey down the Wind River, a live performance from Mayo drum group Remmi Elin, and learn about Northern Tutchone land and water initiatives, and First Nation Education in the Yukon. Take action and help raise funds for future on-the-land trips with First Nations youth by bidding on unique items available on our online auction, which will run from November 1st to 30th. Your contributions directly support the next generation’s connection to the land and water.

Event Details

Thursday, November 14th, 2024
Venue: Yukon Arts Centre
Doors open at 5:00 PM | Film screening begins at 6:00 PM
Musical performances by Remmi Elin, and Keitha Clarke with Graham Poile.
Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for students and children 12 and under. Available at purchasing.yukonartscentre.com.

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Proceeds from the event go directly toward future on-the-land trips with Yukon First Nations youth, helping to support programs to bring community members on backcountry trips.

This event is organized by CPAWS Yukon in partnership with the Yukon First Nation Education Directorate (YFNED) and First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun (FNNND).

About the Auction

CPAWS Yukon’s online auction runs from November 1st to 30th and features handmade items, beautiful art, merch from local businesses, and more. Help us raise funds for future river trips for Yukon First Nations youth by bidding! These canoe trips provide a powerful way to connect community members with their traditional territories and share the stories of the land and its people.

Auction items were donated by local businesses or individuals. We are so grateful for support from:

Air North – Arctic Media Creation/Atsushi Sugimoto Photography – Baked Café – Barb Buyck – Bostan Skrlj – Bullet Hole Bagels – Coast Mountain Sports – Cultured Fine Cheese – Hinterland Flour Mill – Icycle Sports – Karen Nicloux – Lumel Studios – Misha Donohoe – Murdoch’s Gem Shop – Peter Mather Photography – Robert Postma Photography – Sharon Vittrekwa – Sky High Wilderness Ranch – Triniti Technology – Whitehorse Nordic Centre – Winterlong Brewing Co. – Yukon First Nation Education Directorate – Yukon Film Society – Yukon Hiking – Yukon Wildlife Preserve