Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Queer Yukon hosts a variety of events across the territory. Take a look at what we have coming up in Dawson City, Watson Lake, and Whitehorse!
Special General Meeting
Fiscal Year End Special General Meeting
Dear Queer Yukon Society member,
You are invited to a Special General Meeting of the Society on Friday, March 28th at 6pm. The agenda is below, but we will be providing updates on the financial state, on recent staffing changes, and our plans for the new year.
This event will be moderated and hosted by Patti Balsillie, we will also have Elder Betsy start the gathering with open prayer. Supports on site will be generously provided by Erin Light and Jeane Lassen of Alpine Glow Collective. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.
In-person seating is limited to 70 people, please RSVP via email if you're planning to attend in person.
Agenda
Welcomes
Land Acknowledgements
Introductions
Motion to Approve the Agenda
2024/25 Financials
Staffing Updates
2025/26 Plans and Upcoming Events
Other Business
Adjourn (planned 8:30pm)
Voting membership in the Society must be renewed each year (July-July). If you attended the most recent AGM or renewed your membership online, your membership is current.
If you would like to renew your membership, please fill out the membership form here.
If you did not receive our invitation, there’s no need to worry—you can still RSVP for the SGM by emailing the board. We look forward to welcoming everyone at the event!
Please reach out to board@queeryukon.com if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Queer Yukon Society Board of Directors
Queer BIPOC Peer Support Group
Join us for the peer support hangout for Queer BIPOC Male-Identiyng Folks. Please see the event details below:
Thursday, March 27th, 2025
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
The Cache (map)
Beginner ASL Class & Social Hang
Join Our Inclusive ASL Class & Social!
This exciting class and ASL social are designed for deaf, hard of hearing, youth, queers, and allies who are eager to learn and use sign language while building a strong, supportive community.
Beginner ASL Class:
Class Time: 6:15 - 7:30 PM
Dates: Every Monday from January 27 to March 17
Capacity: The ASL Class is open to 12 participants.
Secure your spot by contacting Meriya Gmeiner-McPherson at meriya@inclusionyukon.org or 867-667-4606. Each registration covers all 8 sessions.
ASL Social Hang:
ASL Social Hang: 7:30 - 8:15 PM
Dates: Every Monday from January 27 to March 17
Open to everyone! No registration required
Our ASL Social is a fantastic drop-in opportunity open to all community members! Swing by to practice your ASL and connect with others in a fun, relaxed environment.
Cost: Free! Donations are welcome to help sustain this program and support future Inclusion Yukon/QYS collaborations.
Come join us for an enriching experience, make new friends, and enjoy the opportunity to practice ASL in community!
Thank you to our partner, Inclusion Yukon, and to The City of Whitehorse for sponsoring this programming.
The ArQuives: Community Ties: Our Future Together
Canada’s 2SLGBTQIA*+ Arquives is holding a community consult in Whitehorse on Tuesday March 11th from 5-9pm at the Queer Yukon Office in Whitehorse. Seeking feedback on how to better serve community ( honorariums for participants).
Check out the link below for more details:
https://arquives.ca/events-calendar/community-ties/?
Event Contact: Nico
E-mail: nicoprojectcoordinator@arquives.ca
Note for participants who can not make it to Whitehorse or make it to one of the in-person conversations, Arquives are inviting participation from coast to coast to coast with a nationwide online survey that will be launched soon, conducting virtual one-on-one interviews, and an online community conversation to ensure that we can hear from as many people as we can.
Beginner ASL Class & Social Hang
Join Our Inclusive ASL Class & Social!
This exciting class and ASL social are designed for deaf, hard of hearing, youth, queers, and allies who are eager to learn and use sign language while building a strong, supportive community.
Beginner ASL Class:
Class Time: 6:15 - 7:30 PM
Dates: Every Monday from January 27 to March 17
Capacity: The ASL Class is open to 12 participants.
Secure your spot by contacting Meriya Gmeiner-McPherson at meriya@inclusionyukon.org or 867-667-4606. Each registration covers all 8 sessions.
ASL Social Hang:
ASL Social Hang: 7:30 - 8:15 PM
Dates: Every Monday from January 27 to March 17
Open to everyone! No registration required
Our ASL Social is a fantastic drop-in opportunity open to all community members! Swing by to practice your ASL and connect with others in a fun, relaxed environment.
Cost: Free! Donations are welcome to help sustain this program and support future Inclusion Yukon/QYS collaborations.
Come join us for an enriching experience, make new friends, and enjoy the opportunity to practice ASL in community!
Thank you to our partner, Inclusion Yukon, and to The City of Whitehorse for sponsoring this programming.
Gender Variant Group
Are you trans, non-binary, a-gender, gender queer, two-spirit, gender variant or still exploring and curious then this group is for you! We meet every first Wednesday of the month and we need you to come out so we can be the most radiant, beautiful, Fun, safe and supportive group we can be. We mostly meet socially at this next meeting but might also try playing a game with those interested. Bring a snack to share if you like but most important just bring yourself ! This event is kids friendly too as well as emotional support person/animal friendly.
Beginner ASL Class & Social Hang
Join Our Inclusive ASL Class & Social!
This exciting class and ASL social are designed for deaf, hard of hearing, youth, queers, and allies who are eager to learn and use sign language while building a strong, supportive community.
Beginner ASL Class:
Class Time: 6:15 - 7:30 PM
Dates: Every Monday from January 27 to March 17
Capacity: The ASL Class is open to 12 participants.
Secure your spot by contacting Meriya Gmeiner-McPherson at meriya@inclusionyukon.org or 867-667-4606. Each registration covers all 8 sessions.
ASL Social Hang:
ASL Social Hang: 7:30 - 8:15 PM
Dates: Every Monday from January 27 to March 17
Open to everyone! No registration required
Our ASL Social is a fantastic drop-in opportunity open to all community members! Swing by to practice your ASL and connect with others in a fun, relaxed environment.
Cost: Free! Donations are welcome to help sustain this program and support future Inclusion Yukon/QYS collaborations.
Come join us for an enriching experience, make new friends, and enjoy the opportunity to practice ASL in community!
Thank you to our partner, Inclusion Yukon, and to The City of Whitehorse for sponsoring this programming.
Moth & Flame - Bright Light Morning Meditation Series
Humans need warmth, light, and connection to thrive. Find your inner flame and a cozy spot for connection this winter at Moth & Flame Meditation sessions. These meditations are intended to nourish our human need to connect to ourselves and others in the warmth of bright lights that, while artificial, can have the same mood boosting and energy enhancing effects of exposure to daylight.
The entire session is from 9-10am. Sessions begin with orientation followed by guided meditation for 20 minutes. Meditation will begin in low warm-toned light, and room light will gradually be increased during the meditation to simulate a sunrise. At the end of the meditation folks are invited to help themselves to available coffee, tea, or snacks and, if interested, spend some time connecting with others (or just yourself!) near a therapeutic-grade bright light. You may bring your own light—they may be rented free at the library or purchased online—or borrow one of our lights if there are enough to go around!
Therapeutic grade bright lights are considered low risk since they are less bright than actual daylight and do not emit harmful UV rays. That said, it may not be safe for folks taking photosensitizing medications or who have retinal disease. You should also check with your doctor before attending if you have been diagnosed with severe depression or bipolar disorder, just to make sure it’s safe for you. These meditation sessions, while containing some therapeutic properties and being led by a therapist, are not intended as therapy, though we do hope that the experience can be a part of everyone’s overall self-nourishing practice.
Please register to attend for each session. There are 15 spots available at every session. These events are free to attend!
Facilitator: Jessica Engle PhD (she/her) is a clinical psychologist who is new to our community and brings experience in guided meditation and helping to get your circadian rhythm to be your friend. She knows well the benefits of sunlight and social connection through the starry seasons.
Please note that the doors will be locked from 9:15 - 9:40am for quiet meditation.
If you have any questions, please email kiki@queeryukon.com.
Beginner ASL Class & Social Hang
Join Our Inclusive ASL Class & Social!
This exciting class and ASL social are designed for deaf, hard of hearing, youth, queers, and allies who are eager to learn and use sign language while building a strong, supportive community.
Beginner ASL Class:
Class Time: 6:15 - 7:30 PM
Dates: Every Monday from January 27 to March 17
Capacity: The ASL Class is open to 12 participants.
Secure your spot by contacting Meriya Gmeiner-McPherson at meriya@inclusionyukon.org or 867-667-4606. Each registration covers all 8 sessions.
ASL Social Hang:
ASL Social Hang: 7:30 - 8:15 PM
Dates: Every Monday from January 27 to March 17
Open to everyone! No registration required
Our ASL Social is a fantastic drop-in opportunity open to all community members! Swing by to practice your ASL and connect with others in a fun, relaxed environment.
Cost: Free! Donations are welcome to help sustain this program and support future Inclusion Yukon/QYS collaborations.
Come join us for an enriching experience, make new friends, and enjoy the opportunity to practice ASL in community!
Thank you to our partner, Inclusion Yukon, and to The City of Whitehorse for sponsoring this programming.
Beginner ASL Class & Social Hang
Join Our Inclusive ASL Class & Social!
This exciting class and ASL social are designed for deaf, hard of hearing, youth, queers, and allies who are eager to learn and use sign language while building a strong, supportive community.
Beginner ASL Class:
Class Time: 6:15 - 7:30 PM
Dates: Every Monday from January 27 to March 17
Capacity: The ASL Class is open to 12 participants.
Secure your spot by contacting Meriya Gmeiner-McPherson at meriya@inclusionyukon.org or 867-667-4606. Each registration covers all 8 sessions.
ASL Social Hang:
ASL Social Hang: 7:30 - 8:15 PM
Dates: Every Monday from January 27 to March 17
Open to everyone! No registration required
Our ASL Social is a fantastic drop-in opportunity open to all community members! Swing by to practice your ASL and connect with others in a fun, relaxed environment.
Cost: Free! Donations are welcome to help sustain this program and support future Inclusion Yukon/QYS collaborations.
Come join us for an enriching experience, make new friends, and enjoy the opportunity to practice ASL in community!
Thank you to our partner, Inclusion Yukon, and to The City of Whitehorse for sponsoring this programming.
Moth & Flame - Bright Light Morning Meditation Series
Humans need warmth, light, and connection to thrive. Find your inner flame and a cozy spot for connection this winter at Moth & Flame Meditation sessions. These meditations are intended to nourish our human need to connect to ourselves and others in the warmth of bright lights that, while artificial, can have the same mood boosting and energy enhancing effects of exposure to daylight.
The entire session is from 9-10am. Sessions begin with orientation followed by guided meditation for 20 minutes. Meditation will begin in low warm-toned light, and room light will gradually be increased during the meditation to simulate a sunrise. At the end of the meditation folks are invited to help themselves to available coffee, tea, or snacks and, if interested, spend some time connecting with others (or just yourself!) near a therapeutic-grade bright light. You may bring your own light—they may be rented free at the library or purchased online—or borrow one of our lights if there are enough to go around!
Therapeutic grade bright lights are considered low risk since they are less bright than actual daylight and do not emit harmful UV rays. That said, it may not be safe for folks taking photosensitizing medications or who have retinal disease. You should also check with your doctor before attending if you have been diagnosed with severe depression or bipolar disorder, just to make sure it’s safe for you. These meditation sessions, while containing some therapeutic properties and being led by a therapist, are not intended as therapy, though we do hope that the experience can be a part of everyone’s overall self-nourishing practice.
Please register to attend for each session. There are 15 spots available at every session. These events are free to attend!
Facilitator: Jessica Engle PhD (she/her) is a clinical psychologist who is new to our community and brings experience in guided meditation and helping to get your circadian rhythm to be your friend. She knows well the benefits of sunlight and social connection through the starry seasons.
Please note that the doors will be locked from 9:15 - 9:40am for quiet meditation.
If you have any questions, please email kiki@queeryukon.com.
Beginner ASL Class & Social Hang
Join Our Inclusive ASL Class & Social!
This exciting class and ASL social are designed for deaf, hard of hearing, youth, queers, and allies who are eager to learn and use sign language while building a strong, supportive community.
Beginner ASL Class:
Class Time: 6:15 - 7:30 PM
Dates: Every Monday from January 27 to March 17
Capacity: The ASL Class is open to 12 participants.
Secure your spot by contacting Meriya Gmeiner-McPherson at meriya@inclusionyukon.org or 867-667-4606. Each registration covers all 8 sessions.
ASL Social Hang:
ASL Social Hang: 7:30 - 8:15 PM
Dates: Every Monday from January 27 to March 17
Open to everyone! No registration required
Our ASL Social is a fantastic drop-in opportunity open to all community members! Swing by to practice your ASL and connect with others in a fun, relaxed environment.
Cost: Free! Donations are welcome to help sustain this program and support future Inclusion Yukon/QYS collaborations.
Come join us for an enriching experience, make new friends, and enjoy the opportunity to practice ASL in community!
Thank you to our partner, Inclusion Yukon, and to The City of Whitehorse for sponsoring this programming.
Moth & Flame - Bright Light Morning Meditation Series
Humans need warmth, light, and connection to thrive. Find your inner flame and a cozy spot for connection this winter at Moth & Flame Meditation sessions. These meditations are intended to nourish our human need to connect to ourselves and others in the warmth of bright lights that, while artificial, can have the same mood boosting and energy enhancing effects of exposure to daylight.
The entire session is from 9-10am. Sessions begin with orientation followed by guided meditation for 20 minutes. Meditation will begin in low warm-toned light, and room light will gradually be increased during the meditation to simulate a sunrise. At the end of the meditation folks are invited to help themselves to available coffee, tea, or snacks and, if interested, spend some time connecting with others (or just yourself!) near a therapeutic-grade bright light. You may bring your own light—they may be rented free at the library or purchased online—or borrow one of our lights if there are enough to go around!
Therapeutic grade bright lights are considered low risk since they are less bright than actual daylight and do not emit harmful UV rays. That said, it may not be safe for folks taking photosensitizing medications or who have retinal disease. You should also check with your doctor before attending if you have been diagnosed with severe depression or bipolar disorder, just to make sure it’s safe for you. These meditation sessions, while containing some therapeutic properties and being led by a therapist, are not intended as therapy, though we do hope that the experience can be a part of everyone’s overall self-nourishing practice.
Please register to attend for each session. There are 15 spots available at every session. These events are free to attend!
Facilitator: Jessica Engle PhD (she/her) is a clinical psychologist who is new to our community and brings experience in guided meditation and helping to get your circadian rhythm to be your friend. She knows well the benefits of sunlight and social connection through the starry seasons.
Please note that the doors will be locked from 9:15 - 9:40am for quiet meditation.
If you have any questions, please email kiki@queeryukon.com.
Beginner ASL Class & Social Hang
Join Our Inclusive ASL Class & Social!
This exciting class and ASL social are designed for deaf, hard of hearing, youth, queers, and allies who are eager to learn and use sign language while building a strong, supportive community.
Beginner ASL Class:
Class Time: 6:15 - 7:30 PM
Dates: Every Monday from January 27 to March 17
Capacity: The ASL Class is open to 12 participants.
Secure your spot by contacting Meriya Gmeiner-McPherson at meriya@inclusionyukon.org or 867-667-4606. Each registration covers all 8 sessions.
ASL Social Hang:
ASL Social Hang: 7:30 - 8:15 PM
Dates: Every Monday from January 27 to March 17
Open to everyone! No registration required
Our ASL Social is a fantastic drop-in opportunity open to all community members! Swing by to practice your ASL and connect with others in a fun, relaxed environment.
Cost: Free! Donations are welcome to help sustain this program and support future Inclusion Yukon/QYS collaborations.
Come join us for an enriching experience, make new friends, and enjoy the opportunity to practice ASL in community!
Thank you to our partner, Inclusion Yukon, and to The City of Whitehorse for sponsoring this programming.
Moth & Flame - Bright Light Morning Meditation Series
Humans need warmth, light, and connection to thrive. Find your inner flame and a cozy spot for connection this winter at Moth & Flame Meditation sessions. These meditations are intended to nourish our human need to connect to ourselves and others in the warmth of bright lights that, while artificial, can have the same mood boosting and energy enhancing effects of exposure to daylight.
The entire session is from 9-10am. Sessions begin with orientation followed by guided meditation for 20 minutes. Meditation will begin in low warm-toned light, and room light will gradually be increased during the meditation to simulate a sunrise. At the end of the meditation folks are invited to help themselves to available coffee, tea, or snacks and, if interested, spend some time connecting with others (or just yourself!) near a therapeutic-grade bright light. You may bring your own light—they may be rented free at the library or purchased online—or borrow one of our lights if there are enough to go around!
Therapeutic grade bright lights are considered low risk since they are less bright than actual daylight and do not emit harmful UV rays. That said, it may not be safe for folks taking photosensitizing medications or who have retinal disease. You should also check with your doctor before attending if you have been diagnosed with severe depression or bipolar disorder, just to make sure it’s safe for you. These meditation sessions, while containing some therapeutic properties and being led by a therapist, are not intended as therapy, though we do hope that the experience can be a part of everyone’s overall self-nourishing practice.
Please register to attend for each session. There are 15 spots available at every session. These events are free to attend!
Facilitator: Jessica Engle PhD (she/her) is a clinical psychologist who is new to our community and brings experience in guided meditation and helping to get your circadian rhythm to be your friend. She knows well the benefits of sunlight and social connection through the starry seasons.
Please note that the doors will be locked from 9:15 - 9:40am for quiet meditation.
If you have any questions, please email kiki@queeryukon.com.
Looking? - Queer BIPOC Men's Hangout
Join us for this peer-led support hangout for Queer BIPOC male-identifying folks!
This group gathers once a month on the last Thursday of each month from 7:30 - 8:30pm.
This hangout is an opportunity for folks to come together and connect over shared experiences and snacks! The group will evolve and develop depending on the needs and hopes of attendees.
Beginner ASL Class & Social Hang
Join Our Inclusive ASL Class & Social!
This exciting class and ASL social are designed for deaf, hard of hearing, youth, queers, and allies who are eager to learn and use sign language while building a strong, supportive community.
Beginner ASL Class:
Class Time: 6:15 - 7:30 PM
Dates: Every Monday from January 27 to March 17
Capacity: The ASL Class is open to 12 participants.
Secure your spot by contacting Meriya Gmeiner-McPherson at meriya@inclusionyukon.org or 867-667-4606. Each registration covers all 8 sessions.
ASL Social Hang:
ASL Social Hang: 7:30 - 8:15 PM
Dates: Every Monday from January 27 to March 17
Open to everyone! No registration required
Our ASL Social is a fantastic drop-in opportunity open to all community members! Swing by to practice your ASL and connect with others in a fun, relaxed environment.
Cost: Free! Donations are welcome to help sustain this program and support future Inclusion Yukon/QYS collaborations.
Come join us for an enriching experience, make new friends, and enjoy the opportunity to practice ASL in community!
Thank you to our partner, Inclusion Yukon, and to The City of Whitehorse for sponsoring this programming.
Blood Collection & Lab Work Clinic
These regular clinics for blood collection & lab requisitions are held at Molotov and Bricks Tattoo in Whitehorse on the second Wednesday and last Monday of each month. Please note that this service is by appointment only and walk-ins will not be available.
Book your appointment and find more information here!
Questions? Contact healthnavigator@queeryukon.com.
Rainbow Reels: A Free Movie Night in Watson Lake
Escape the cold and join us in Watson Lake for a free screening of the film Feminists: What Were They Thinking? Snacks provided!
Movie Description:
In 1977, a book of photographs captured an awakening - women shedding the cultural restrictions of their childhoods and embracing their full humanity. "Feminists: What Were They Thinking?" revisits those photos, those women and those times - and takes aim at our current culture revealing all too vividly the urgent need for continued change. The film offers candid and riveting interviews with women such as Jane Fonda, Gloria Steinem, Lily Tomlin and Judy Chicago tackling topics ranging from identity, abortion, race, childhood and motherhood.
2SLGBTQIA+ Spoonie Support Circle
A low barrier space for spoonies to engage in community care. A spoonie is a person who experiences physical and mental health disabilities and chronic illnesses.
The support circles take place at The Cache in Whitehorse, or zoom! Contact Islai to register and for access to the zoom link.
Our organizer, Islai (eye-lah), is a Queer, Trans Non-Binary (they/them), neurodiverse spoonie dedicated to community care. They are at the helm of Islai Rathlin Counselling and Community Care supporting folks with non-normative experiences (2SLGBTQ+, neurodiversity, non-normative relationship and family configurations, Kink, BDSM, accommodated sex therapy, and folks who identify as having disabilities or chronic illnesses). Islai is passionate about helping folks access appropriate resources, and they strategize like a boss.
Join Islai for low-key community hangs, engage in peer support in facilitated conversations on topics brought forth by participants, and meet other spoonies!
The 2SLGBTQIA+ Spoonie Support Circle occurs the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month - contact Islai for details and to register islairhysrathlin@gmail.com
Moth & Flame - Bright Light Morning Meditation Series
Humans need warmth, light, and connection to thrive. Find your inner flame and a cozy spot for connection this winter at Moth & Flame Meditation sessions. These meditations are intended to nourish our human need to connect to ourselves and others in the warmth of bright lights that, while artificial, can have the same mood boosting and energy enhancing effects of exposure to daylight.
The entire session is from 9-10am. Sessions begin with orientation followed by guided meditation for 20 minutes. Meditation will begin in low warm-toned light, and room light will gradually be increased during the meditation to simulate a sunrise. At the end of the meditation folks are invited to help themselves to available coffee, tea, or snacks and, if interested, spend some time connecting with others (or just yourself!) near a therapeutic-grade bright light. You may bring your own light—they may be rented free at the library or purchased online—or borrow one of our lights if there are enough to go around!
Therapeutic grade bright lights are considered low risk since they are less bright than actual daylight and do not emit harmful UV rays. That said, it may not be safe for folks taking photosensitizing medications or who have retinal disease. You should also check with your doctor before attending if you have been diagnosed with severe depression or bipolar disorder, just to make sure it’s safe for you. These meditation sessions, while containing some therapeutic properties and being led by a therapist, are not intended as therapy, though we do hope that the experience can be a part of everyone’s overall self-nourishing practice.
Please register to attend for each session. There are 15 spots available at every session. These events are free to attend!
Facilitator: Jessica Engle PhD (she/her) is a clinical psychologist who is new to our community and brings experience in guided meditation and helping to get your circadian rhythm to be your friend. She knows well the benefits of sunlight and social connection through the starry seasons.
Please note that the doors will be locked from 9:15 - 9:40am for quiet meditation.
If you have any questions, please email kiki@queeryukon.com.
Moth & Flame - Bright Light Morning Meditation Series
Humans need warmth, light, and connection to thrive. Find your inner flame and a cozy spot for connection this winter at Moth & Flame Meditation sessions. These meditations are intended to nourish our human need to connect to ourselves and others in the warmth of bright lights that, while artificial, can have the same mood boosting and energy enhancing effects of exposure to daylight.
The entire session is from 9-10am. Sessions begin with orientation followed by guided meditation for 20 minutes. Meditation will begin in low warm-toned light, and room light will gradually be increased during the meditation to simulate a sunrise. At the end of the meditation folks are invited to help themselves to available coffee, tea, or snacks and, if interested, spend some time connecting with others (or just yourself!) near a therapeutic-grade bright light. You may bring your own light—they may be rented free at the library or purchased online—or borrow one of our lights if there are enough to go around!
Therapeutic grade bright lights are considered low risk since they are less bright than actual daylight and do not emit harmful UV rays. That said, it may not be safe for folks taking photosensitizing medications or who have retinal disease. You should also check with your doctor before attending if you have been diagnosed with severe depression or bipolar disorder, just to make sure it’s safe for you. These meditation sessions, while containing some therapeutic properties and being led by a therapist, are not intended as therapy, though we do hope that the experience can be a part of everyone’s overall self-nourishing practice.
Please register to attend for each session. There are 15 spots available at every session. These events are free to attend!
Facilitator: Jessica Engle PhD (she/her) is a clinical psychologist who is new to our community and brings experience in guided meditation and helping to get your circadian rhythm to be your friend. She knows well the benefits of sunlight and social connection through the starry seasons.
Please note that the doors will be locked from 9:15 - 9:40am for quiet meditation.
If you have any questions, please email kiki@queeryukon.com.
Direct Aid: Watson Lake
Direct Aid provides basic needs supplies for 2SLGBTQIA+ Yukoners in Watson Lake experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity who are in need of emergency support.
Folks can expect to receive supplies such as food, winter clothing, hygiene supplies. All the supplies will be given out on a first come first serve basis until supplies last. Find more information on the Direct Aid Watson Lake page.
If you are QTBIPOC you can contact austria@queeryukon.com for priority assistance.
Blood Collection & Lab Work Clinic
These regular clinics for blood collection & lab requisitions are held at Molotov and Bricks Tattoo in Whitehorse on the second Wednesday and last Monday of each month. Please note that this service is by appointment only and walk-ins will not be available.
Book your appointment and find more information here!
Questions? Contact healthnavigator@queeryukon.com.
Moth & Flame - Bright Light Morning Meditation Series
Humans need warmth, light, and connection to thrive. Find your inner flame and a cozy spot for connection this winter at Moth & Flame Meditation sessions. These meditations are intended to nourish our human need to connect to ourselves and others in the warmth of bright lights that, while artificial, can have the same mood boosting and energy enhancing effects of exposure to daylight.
The entire session is from 9-10am. Sessions begin with orientation followed by guided meditation for 20 minutes. Meditation will begin in low warm-toned light, and room light will gradually be increased during the meditation to simulate a sunrise. At the end of the meditation folks are invited to help themselves to available coffee, tea, or snacks and, if interested, spend some time connecting with others (or just yourself!) near a therapeutic-grade bright light. You may bring your own light—they may be rented free at the library or purchased online—or borrow one of our lights if there are enough to go around!
Therapeutic grade bright lights are considered low risk since they are less bright than actual daylight and do not emit harmful UV rays. That said, it may not be safe for folks taking photosensitizing medications or who have retinal disease. You should also check with your doctor before attending if you have been diagnosed with severe depression or bipolar disorder, just to make sure it’s safe for you. These meditation sessions, while containing some therapeutic properties and being led by a therapist, are not intended as therapy, though we do hope that the experience can be a part of everyone’s overall self-nourishing practice.
Please register to attend for each session. There are 15 spots available at every session. These events are free to attend!
Facilitator: Jessica Engle PhD (she/her) is a clinical psychologist who is new to our community and brings experience in guided meditation and helping to get your circadian rhythm to be your friend. She knows well the benefits of sunlight and social connection through the starry seasons.
Please note that the doors will be locked from 9:15 - 9:40am for quiet meditation.
If you have any questions, please email kiki@queeryukon.com.
Holiday Closure
We're closing for the holidays!
QYS will be closed for our holiday break from December 23rd - January 1st, inclusive. Programming and events will resume on January 2nd, and we hope to reopen our drop-in spaces in early 2025.
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The team at QYS wishes you and your loved ones a season filled with joy, warmth, and good cheer. May your holidays be merry and bright, and your new year fulfilling!
Please reach out to info@queeryukon.com with any questions.
2SLGBTQIA+ Spoonie Support Circle
***Date Change to Accommodate QYS Holiday Closure***
A low barrier space for spoonies to engage in community care. A spoonie is a person who experiences physical and mental health disabilities and chronic illnesses.
The support circles take place at The Cache in Whitehorse, or zoom! Contact Islai to register and for access to the zoom link.
Our organizer, Islai (eye-lah), is a Queer, Trans Non-Binary (they/them), neurodiverse spoonie dedicated to community care. They are at the helm of Islai Rathlin Counselling and Community Care supporting folks with non-normative experiences (2SLGBTQ+, neurodiversity, non-normative relationship and family configurations, Kink, BDSM, accommodated sex therapy, and folks who identify as having disabilities or chronic illnesses). Islai is passionate about helping folks access appropriate resources, and they strategize like a boss.
Join Islai for low-key community hangs, engage in peer support in facilitated conversations on topics brought forth by participants, and meet other spoonies!
The 2SLGBTQIA+ Spoonie Support Circle occurs the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month - contact Islai for details and to register islairhysrathlin@gmail.com
Looking? - Queer BIPOC Men's Hangout
***Date Change to accommodate QYS Holiday Closure***
Join us for this peer-led support hangout for Queer BIPOC male-identifying folks!
This group gathers once a month on the last Thursday of each month from 7:30 - 8:30pm.
This hangout is an opportunity for folks to come together and connect over shared experiences and snacks! The group will evolve and develop depending on the needs and hopes of attendees
Trans Masc Meet-up
Hey Everyone! The Trans Masc Meet-up is back at the Cache!
This is a group for trans men, non-binary folk, gender non-conforming/divergent folk, questioning, and anyone 18+ who feels the term trans-masc might apply to them.
Direct Aid: Watson Lake
Direct Aid provides basic needs supplies for 2SLGBTQIA+ Yukoners in Watson Lake experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity who are in need of emergency support.
Folks can expect to receive supplies such as food, winter clothing, hygiene supplies. All the supplies will be given out on a first come first serve basis until supplies last. Find more information on the Direct Aid Watson Lake page.
If you are QTBIPOC you can contact austria@queeryukon.com for priority assistance.