Event Highlights from the Women’s Sector – March 5 to 31
More than Frontline Services
Our member organizations do more than provide frontline support—they also create spaces for connection, learning, and community through special events and programs all year long.
Take a look at what’s coming up between March 5–31!
Events are free and drop-in unless otherwise noted. Check event details for any requirements (such as age or gender), as some programs are designed for specific groups.
This list includes events confirmed as of March 4, 2026. For updates, visit the event links or follow member organizations on Facebook and Instagram.
In Haines Junction
- Pompom Workshop with Whitehorse Aboriginal Women’s Circle
Part of Glacier Nights Snow Festival. Follow Junction Arts & Music on FB for full festival lineup, details and updates.
Note that WAWC will also have a table at the Artisan Market with Indigenous handcrafts, beading and more!
Sat. Mar. 7, festival runs all day, Pompom workshop at 2PM
In Dawson
- HOT FLASH! Conversation and learning about perimenopause and menopause
March 11, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, YOOP Hall
- Shadows into Light, support circle for survivors of intimate partner violence
March 24, 6 -8 PM, Chief John Jonas Centre
- Haven, A hangout for trans & gender non-conforming folks
March 26, 6 – 8 pm, contact for location
- Le Francoshop, des conversations autour des thèmes de la voix, du pouvoir et de la résilience.
26 mars, 18H30 – 20H00, YOOP Hall
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
In Old Crow
- Dawson Women’s Shelter Visits Old Crow
Daily events/cirlces/workshops coordinated by Dawson Women’s Shelter in collaboration with Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation.
For full lineup, details, + updated, follow or Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation on FB @vuntut
Questions? Contact 867-966-3261 x248 alyssa.sgro@vgfn.ca
Feb. 28 to March 5
In Whitehorse
- International Women’s Day Events
Les Essentielles and Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre have a full line up of events – something to appeal to every age and background!
Offerings include: a family brunch, film screenings, concert, and a ‘sex after kids’ coffee-style workshop for moms.March 7 + 8, various locations, Whitehorse- For event lineup + updates in English, follow Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre on FB @VFWCYT or Insta @vfwc_yt
- For event lineup + updates in French, follow Les Essentielles on FB @yukonelles or Insta @yukonelles
- Profitez d’une sortie en détente aux Hot Springs – An evening of pause, refocus and self care.
Coordinated by Les Essentielles for women and non-binary folks. Register via the link: urlr.me/G7gCc9
For updates, follow Les Essentielles on FB @yukonelles or Insta @yukonelles
March 10th, 5:30PM to 7:30PM
- An Evening with Hilary Peach – Author of Thick Skin: Field Notes from a Sister in the Brotherhood
Register (first 40 get Hillary’s book free!) https://hilarypeach.eventbrite.ca
Hosted by Yukon Women in Trades & Technology. For updates + details, follow them on their socials @yukonwitt or visit the calendar tab of their website: yukonwitt.org
- Intro to Welding – Make your own metal stool while learning how to weld safely.
Part of the Trans Shop Time series of workshops, coordinated by Yukon Women in Trades & Technology
Space limited: register at https://tstwelding-march.eventbrite.ca Follow YWITT @yukonwitt on FB or Insta for updates
March 28, 1 to 5PM, Yukon University Welding Shop
- Changing the Story to Uphold Dignity and Justice
A chance for those impacted to share their stories. Part of MMIWG2S+ Community Tour.
Coordinated by Whitehorse Aboriginal Women’s Circle. Contact csp@wawc.ca for more info. or follow WAWC on FB for updates.
March 30th, Sacred Fire 9AM to 9PM, timing of other offerings TBA, Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre
- 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.
- Call for Interview Participants: Improving Outcomes for Indigenous Children and Families
Conducted by Yukon Status of Women Council – see FB post for details + updates.
Honorariums provided. Contact shauna@yswc.ca for more info. or to participate
In Watson Lake
- Marten Boxes Making – Stew with bannock and all materials provided
Space limited; register by DM to Kaska Learners or phone 604-999-0278
Hosted by Liard Aboriginal Women’s Society; see their FB page for updates.
March 7 to 8, at Fred McMillan’s Cabin
