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Yukon Historical and Museums Association Yukon Historical And Museums Association Summer/Fall 2017 Newsletter 40th Anniversary Edition Photo credit: Kathy Jones-Gates PAGE 2 SUMMER/FALL 2017 YHMA NEWS & EVENTS From the Desk of the Executive Director | Lianne Maitland As I approach the end of my first year with YHMA, I find LePage Park, at myself thinking a lot about the history of this amazing which members organization (due in no small part, I’m sure, to the fact that of the public were this year marks our 40th anniversary), the impressive also invited to set accomplishments we’ve had, and how we’ve changed up tables to sell through the years while still keeping alive the spirit that books, antiques, started it all. and collectibles. The flea markets Recently, I accompanied consulting archivist Laura Millar have been such a to the Yukon Archives to examine the Yukon Historical & success that Museums Association fonds. This brief trip to assess the we’re planning to fonds to assist in selecting other records to deposit ended continue them up being a fascinating opportunity to delve into YHMA’s next summer. early history (and admire some fantastic 1970’s graphic design!). One of the most exciting elements is an audio Now that the summer is drawing to close, however, we’re recording of our founding meeting, recalled by Diane looking toward a busy fall. Culture Days / Doors Open is Chisholm, Kathy Gates, Val Graham, and Linda Johnson approaching at the end of the month, September 29 to on the following page. I’m currently planning a return trip October 1. See page 7 for an overview of heritage-related to the archives to listen to the recording. activities. Then, coming up on Thursday, October 26 is our 2017 Heritage Symposium, Activating Our But the Archives hardly hold all of our records. When Communities, which will be held at the Klondike Institute you’ve been around for 40 years, they tend to build up! of Art and Culture in Dawson City. Tucked away in the Donnenworth House basement is at treasure trove of oral histories, conference proceedings, Finally, we’ve teamed up with the Royal Canadian Legion project records, and more, all of which help document Branch 254 (Whitehorse) to host a 150th birthday party both YHMA’s own history and Yukon heritage in general. for Klondike Joe Boyle, one of Yukon’s best kept secrets. Our intrepid board members Cathy Hines and Sally After striking it rich in the Klondike gold fields, not only did Robinson have begun to wade into this collection with the Boyle finance a machine gun detachment during WWI, ultimate goal of increasing accessibility. I’m looking but he also saved the crown jewels of Romania, among forward to continuing to follow their progress and many other accomplishments. Join us at the Mount uncovering hidden gems to share. McIntyre Recreation Centre in Whitehorse on Saturday, November 4 to mark Joe’s 150th and honour the many We’ve also been making great headway in clearing Yukoners who gave their lives in WWI. Donnenworth House of extraneous books, supplies, and equipment that have accumulated over the years. As part of this effort, we’ve hosted several Sunday flea markets in On the Cover: The founding meeting of YHMA We are lucky enough to have this wonderful photo of the Standing (L-R): Iris Warner, [Unidentified], Martin Segger founding meeting of YHMA hanging in our office in (BC Museums Advisor), Josephine MacDonald, Joan Donnenworth House. Taken at MacBride Museum in 1977 Shaxon, Marjorie Rodgers, Bonar Cooley, Flo Whyard, by Kathy Jones-Gates (then just Kathy Jones), this photo Marg Deacon, Marjorie Almstrom, Kathy Jones, Wayne speaks to YHMA’s amazing history of dedicated directors, Merry, Jim Whyard, Julie Cruikshank, Duncan Sinclair, volunteers, and members representing all aspects of Father Huijburs, Diane Johnston (now Chisholm), Laurent Yukon heritage. Cyr, Edo Nyland, Jack MacDonald, Helen Horback, Al Wright Absent from this photo, but present in other photographs taken at the meeting, is Gordon Steele (you can just see Kneeling (L-R): Valerie Graham, Dorothy Johnson, his ear and hair behind Al Wright!). Lorraine Allen, Peg Crook, Sue Morhun, Molly Raher- Nardi, Nora Garside, Mary Rose Cowan, Ron Garside Specials thanks go to Val Graham, Linda Johnson, and Michael Gates for their assistance in identifying everyone in the photo. PAGE 3 SUMMER/FALL 2017 YHMA NEWS & EVENTS YHMA – busy and fun times through 40+ years YHMA began as a glimmer in the eyes of several long kazoos for a rousing after-hours musical party at his flat, time Yukon history fans in the summer of 1976, spurred which sadly is not documented with revealing photos. In on by a growing concern that museums and historical 1981 YHMA’s landmark Kwaday Kwadan conference at societies were struggling with inadequate resources. Iris the Yukon Indian Centre featured former CYI Chair Elijah Warner, Val Graham and Peg Crook had belonged to Smith, Elders Kitty Smith, Angela Sidney, Annie Ned, MacBride Museum for many years and Brian Speirs was George Dawson, Johnnie Johns and anthropologist then Territorial Archivist. They held a first meeting at the Catharine McClellan. The conference and a magnificent Yukon Archives to discuss a Yukon wide heritage display of artifacts loaned by the National Museum of organization. After Brian moved to Alberta, Archives staff Canada was a collaborative project between YHMA, members Linda Johnson and Diane Chisholm joined the MacBride Museum and the CYI Curriculum Department discussions, along with Kathy Gates of the Dawson City spearheaded by Clara Schinkel, Lori Eastmure, Sharon Museum, Sue Morhun of the Atlin Historical Society, Shadow and Karen Schell. Antonia Jack delighted Father Huijbers of the Burwash Museum, and numerous hundreds of school children and visitors with her stories other long time Yukoners. and tours as the Exhibit Elder-in-Residence. The founding meeting for a new Yukon heritage society Other conferences included the Borderlands Conference was held in 1977 at MacBride Museum, attended by more in 1987 for which the Bancroft Library loaned the original than 30 keen contributors. Looking at the “official” Kohklux and Kandik maps which were on display at the photograph of the event, taken by Kathy Gates, the Yukon Archives. We commemorated the Alaska Highway attendees included anthropologists, archivists, First in 1992 with a conference and display, hosted many more Nations interpreters, historians, museum workers, writers museums workshops and conferences, and published and heritage aficionados from many communities along maps and reprints of significant Yukon heritage with BC’s Museums Advisor. Over the weekend we documentary sources such as the Report of the 1887 hashed out the constitution for a new Yukon-wide – plus Yukon Expedition. Atlin – umbrella organization with a broad mandate encompassing all related fields and the goal of promoting The Heritage Buildings Committee, aided by former and preserving Yukon’s diverse heritage. Commissioner Jim Smith, businessman Rolf Hougen and Mayor Flo Whyard secured the Lepage Park site and The most time consuming debate of the weekend was – buildings for heritage preservation and public use – an choosing our name! Options flew fast and sometimes enduring legacy for our whole community. On the furious as some wanted heritage, others insisted on strength of many diverse projects, our President Clara history or museums, association or society, and on it Schinkel persuaded Heritage Canada’s board to add a went. At one point Father Huijbers proposed a motion for seat for the Yukon – wearing her ceremonial clan robe the name Yukon Museums and Historical Association. Flo she was a convincing spokesperson like no other! Over Whyard quickly suggested switching the key words so our the years YHMA board members addressed numerous initials would not be confused as the Yukon Mental Health public policy and planning issues related to Yukon Association! And so the YHMA – Yukon Historical and heritage in all its many forms. Museums Association was born. In this 40th anniversary year all members from all times Our early years were very exciting! We received a can look back with pride on the many accomplishments sizeable grant to conduct surveys of heritage resources in and activities sponsored by YHMA. It’s included hard Yukon communities, preparing background work and many long hours of meetings – but also lots of documentation for the first walking tours in Whitehorse fun and the rewards of knowing we contributed to and other communities. We launched our first Yukon preserving Yukon’s heritage for future generations! Heritage Conference in the fall of 1978, bringing Elders and Yukon residents such as historian Al Wright and Memories contributed by Diane Chisholm, Kathy and Mike anthropologist Julie Cruikshank, together with former Gates, Val Graham and Linda Johnson. resident Roy Minter, Heritage Canada Executive Director RAJ Phillips, and more than 150 keen participants. It was a huge success for a brand new group. Did you know? Over the next decade YHMA sponsored conferences in Many of YHMA’s early records are held in the Yukon Dawson, Mayo, Keno, Haines Junction, Carcross, and Archives, including documentation of our founding Carmacks. Notable fun was had – at the Dawson event in meeting in both written and audio format. You can request 1979 Mike Gates brought out his large collection of access to the Yukon Historical and Museums Association fonds at the Archives. PAGE 4 SUMMER/FALL 2017 YHMA NEWS & EVENTS 2016 Yukon Heritage Awards On February 20, 2017, the Yukon heritage community memorabilia, which he shares with visitors and Yukoners once again gathered at the Yukon Archives for the Yukon throughout the summer.. It was the culmination of years of Historical & Museums Association’s annual Yukon research and hard work. Heritage Awards ceremony. These awards celebrate the achievements of heritage champions within the Yukon, Village of Mayo (Heritage Conservation Project of the whether individuals, organizations, community groups, Year): The award was presented to the Village of Mayo in First Nations, or businesses.
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