Event Highlights from the Women’s Sector – February
More than Frontline Services
On top of the impactful frontline services that our member organisations deliver, they also host special events and unique programs throughout the year. Check out the diversity of some of the offerings coming up between Feb. 10th to 28th.
All events are free and available by drop-in, unless otherwise noted. Please check links/event details for participant requirements – such as age or gender (some offerings have an age requirement and not all events are open to men).
This list reflects events confirmed at the time of posting – Feb. 10th, 2026. For the latest updates, click on the event links or follow the individual member organisations on FB or Insta!
In Whitehorse
- TogetherWe Rise – A family-friendly community event celebrating cultural diversity.
Coordinated by Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre. For updates, see FB event
Feb. 15th, 11AM to 3PM, Mount MacIntyre
- Fem Movie Night – An evening for youth, hosted by Youth Activism and Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre
RSVP by e-mail to dropin@vfwomenscentre.com For updates or more info., see FB event
Feb. 15, 6PM to 9PM at VFWC – 503 Hanson St.
- Art Workshop – Participate in 1 or both workshops and have your art exhibited on March 8 – International Women’s Day
Coordinated by Les Essentielles and offered in French. Sign up via link: https://bit.ly/4qsOlZR
Feb. 17 & Feb. 25, 5:30PM to 7:30PM at Les EssentiElles – 3089 3rd Ave.
- Chainsaw Maintenance – hands-on session on how to properly maintain your own chainsaw and troubleshoot common issues. This workshop is for women and gender-diverse adults ages 18+. Registration link: https://buytickets.at/ykstywitt/2009606
Hosted by YWITT (Yukon Women in Trades & Technology), in partnership with Yukonstruct
Feb. 23, 5:30PM to 8:30PM, Yukonstruct Makespace
- Communication Workshop – Learn from an expert how to better promote inclusion of trans and non-binary peopl in schools, community organisations and businesses. Offered in French. Register here: https://rb.gy/o97wpi
Hosted by Les Essentielles with support from Women and Gender Equality Canada
Feb. 23, 12:30 to 15:30PM, Community Hall at L’AFY
- Indigenous Storytelling – An evening of traditional storytelling, history, language and music.
Hosted by Whitehorse Aboriginal Women’s Circle; for updates watch their FB page.
Feb. 25, 5:30PM to 8:30PM at Frank Slim Building in Shipyards Park
- Candy Heart Earrings Workshop with Whitehorse Aboriginal Women’s Circle
Register by Feb. 19: contact Brianna @867-336-7532 or csyt@wawc.ca
Feb. 28th, 10 AM to 5PM, Contact Brianna location details.
- Connect to Culture – Different projects each week, often beading, with all supplies provided.
Presented by Whitehorse Aboriginal Women’s Circle in collaboration with Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre. For more info., contact Brianna @867-336-7532 or csyt@wawc.ca
Monthly, Thursdays, 1PM to 3PM at Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre – 503 Hanson St.
In Watson Lake
- Earring Making Workshop – Make beaded fur and hide earrings with Charlene Stewart. To attend, contact Linda McDonald by FB messenger or lawsadmin@northwestel.net
Hosted by Liard Aboriginal Women’s Society; see their FB page for updates.
Feb. 14 & 15 at Wye Lake cabin
- Dene k’éh gūdzededéh – Kaska Language Gathering – 3 days
Coordinated by Liard Aboriginal Women’s Society; see their FB for updates. For more info. contact guzagikeh@gmail.com
Feb. 17 to 19, 9AM to 4:30PM, Kaylu Dena Council – Elders Room
In Dawson
- HOT FLASH! Conversation and learning about perimenopause and menopause
Feb. 11, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, YOOP Hall
- Haven, A hangout for trans & gender non-conforming folks
Feb. 12, 6 – 8 pm, contact for location
- Le Francoshop, des conversations autour des thèmes de la voix, du pouvoir et de la résilience.
12 fevrier, 18H30 – 20H00, YOOP Hall
- Shadows into Light, support circle for survivors of intimate partner violence
Feb. 24, 6 -8 PM, Chief John Jonas Centre
For info. on any of the Dawson offerings, contact Dawson Women’s Shelter at 867-993-5086 or hello@dawsonwomensshelter.com.
Follow them on FB @DWSEndViolence or Insta @dws_endviolence
