Yukonstruct Society
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Empowering Yukoners to bring their ideas to life with impact 🚀 Makespace 🛠 Cospace 💡 Member of the Pan-Canadian Social Innovation Passport #ImpactHub 🌏
Meet Dennis A.! ✨
We call him Dennis A. partly for the initial, partly because he’s the first Dennis out of 2 Dennises. 🤣
He’s celebrating 1 year as Yukonstruct’s Operations Assistant and has basically become Makespace’s creative engine.
Read his full story: yukonstruct.com/2025/11/24/m...
We call him Dennis A. partly for the initial, partly because he’s the first Dennis out of 2 Dennises. 🤣
He’s celebrating 1 year as Yukonstruct’s Operations Assistant and has basically become Makespace’s creative engine.
Read his full story: yukonstruct.com/2025/11/24/m...
November 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Meet Dennis A.! ✨
We call him Dennis A. partly for the initial, partly because he’s the first Dennis out of 2 Dennises. 🤣
He’s celebrating 1 year as Yukonstruct’s Operations Assistant and has basically become Makespace’s creative engine.
Read his full story: yukonstruct.com/2025/11/24/m...
We call him Dennis A. partly for the initial, partly because he’s the first Dennis out of 2 Dennises. 🤣
He’s celebrating 1 year as Yukonstruct’s Operations Assistant and has basically become Makespace’s creative engine.
Read his full story: yukonstruct.com/2025/11/24/m...
Ready to fix things and make a little mess?
Repair Café is this Thursday!
Bring your small broken appliances and we’ll try to revive them with soldering irons, multimeters, and all the good tools.
See you at Yukonstruct on Thu, Nov 27, 6–9 PM.
Open to everyone! Non-members: $5.
Repair Café is this Thursday!
Bring your small broken appliances and we’ll try to revive them with soldering irons, multimeters, and all the good tools.
See you at Yukonstruct on Thu, Nov 27, 6–9 PM.
Open to everyone! Non-members: $5.
November 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Ready to fix things and make a little mess?
Repair Café is this Thursday!
Bring your small broken appliances and we’ll try to revive them with soldering irons, multimeters, and all the good tools.
See you at Yukonstruct on Thu, Nov 27, 6–9 PM.
Open to everyone! Non-members: $5.
Repair Café is this Thursday!
Bring your small broken appliances and we’ll try to revive them with soldering irons, multimeters, and all the good tools.
See you at Yukonstruct on Thu, Nov 27, 6–9 PM.
Open to everyone! Non-members: $5.
We're celebrating Women’s Entrepreneurship Day by highlighting four emerging founders from our Yukonstruct Community! Their stories will be shared over the next few days as we recognize the impact of women entrepreneurs in our community. Blog post coming soon.
#WED2025 #Yukonstruct
#WED2025 #Yukonstruct
November 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
We're celebrating Women’s Entrepreneurship Day by highlighting four emerging founders from our Yukonstruct Community! Their stories will be shared over the next few days as we recognize the impact of women entrepreneurs in our community. Blog post coming soon.
#WED2025 #Yukonstruct
#WED2025 #Yukonstruct
Exciting milestone for Yukonstruct! Erin Scott gave Yukonstruct’s first-ever interview on BNN Bloomberg this morning. She shared insights on growing innovation in northern Canada and the opportunities ahead for our entrepreneurial community.
Watch here: www.bnnbloomberg.ca/video/shows/...
Watch here: www.bnnbloomberg.ca/video/shows/...
October 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Exciting milestone for Yukonstruct! Erin Scott gave Yukonstruct’s first-ever interview on BNN Bloomberg this morning. She shared insights on growing innovation in northern Canada and the opportunities ahead for our entrepreneurial community.
Watch here: www.bnnbloomberg.ca/video/shows/...
Watch here: www.bnnbloomberg.ca/video/shows/...
The appies alone are worth it 😍 Kits Kitchen is serving up BBQ pork belly bao, roasted cauliflower, Arctic char… and more at Winefest 2025. Add 20 wine agents + live music = perfection. Oct 17–18. Tickets: yk.st/winefest #WinefestYukon2025 #Yukonstruct
October 3, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The appies alone are worth it 😍 Kits Kitchen is serving up BBQ pork belly bao, roasted cauliflower, Arctic char… and more at Winefest 2025. Add 20 wine agents + live music = perfection. Oct 17–18. Tickets: yk.st/winefest #WinefestYukon2025 #Yukonstruct
The Premium Wine Dinner is sold out — but you can still upgrade your Winefest with a VIP ticket. 🍷 15+ premium wines + early access at 6:30 PM. Tickets → yk.st/winefest #WinefestYukon2025
September 16, 2025 at 11:12 PM
The Premium Wine Dinner is sold out — but you can still upgrade your Winefest with a VIP ticket. 🍷 15+ premium wines + early access at 6:30 PM. Tickets → yk.st/winefest #WinefestYukon2025
Winefest 2025 is happening October 17 & 18 at The SPYA Studio. 2 nights, 20 wine agents, and an experience you won’t forget.
🎟️: yk.st/winefest
#WinefestYukon2025
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🎟️: yk.st/winefest
#WinefestYukon2025
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September 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Winefest 2025 is happening October 17 & 18 at The SPYA Studio. 2 nights, 20 wine agents, and an experience you won’t forget.
🎟️: yk.st/winefest
#WinefestYukon2025
Video by leovenezian from Pixabay
Video by Life-Of-Vids from Pixabay
Video by Kmeel.com from Pixabay
Video by Igor Cokrlic from Pixabay
🎟️: yk.st/winefest
#WinefestYukon2025
Video by leovenezian from Pixabay
Video by Life-Of-Vids from Pixabay
Video by Kmeel.com from Pixabay
Video by Igor Cokrlic from Pixabay
Pitches & Pints — where ideas meet opportunity.
Grab a drink, meet the Yukon startup community, and take the stage for a 60-second pitch.
Connect, collaborate, and share your big idea in a relaxed, supportive space.
📅 Sept 18, 5–7 PM | Yukonstruct
Details here: yukonstruct.com/event/pitche...
Grab a drink, meet the Yukon startup community, and take the stage for a 60-second pitch.
Connect, collaborate, and share your big idea in a relaxed, supportive space.
📅 Sept 18, 5–7 PM | Yukonstruct
Details here: yukonstruct.com/event/pitche...
Pitches and Pints: Social Hour
Grab a drink, meet the Yukon startup community, and take the stage at Pitch & Pints a casual networking event hosted by Yukonsruct and Yukon Venture Angels for entrepreneurs, investors, makers, and bi...
yukonstruct.com
September 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Pitches & Pints — where ideas meet opportunity.
Grab a drink, meet the Yukon startup community, and take the stage for a 60-second pitch.
Connect, collaborate, and share your big idea in a relaxed, supportive space.
📅 Sept 18, 5–7 PM | Yukonstruct
Details here: yukonstruct.com/event/pitche...
Grab a drink, meet the Yukon startup community, and take the stage for a 60-second pitch.
Connect, collaborate, and share your big idea in a relaxed, supportive space.
📅 Sept 18, 5–7 PM | Yukonstruct
Details here: yukonstruct.com/event/pitche...
Makespace Afternoons will open its doors this fall with hands-on workshops for youth in grades 5 to 9. Participants will explore woodworking, electronics, metalwork, and digital fabrication in a supportive, tool-rich environment.
Space is limited! yukonstruct.com/event/makesp...
Space is limited! yukonstruct.com/event/makesp...
August 25, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Makespace Afternoons will open its doors this fall with hands-on workshops for youth in grades 5 to 9. Participants will explore woodworking, electronics, metalwork, and digital fabrication in a supportive, tool-rich environment.
Space is limited! yukonstruct.com/event/makesp...
Space is limited! yukonstruct.com/event/makesp...
Pitches & Pints with Yukonstruct and Yukon Venture Angels!
Drinks, networking, and a 60-second open mic to share your idea or spark a convo.
📅 Sept 18, 5–7 PM
📍 Yukonstruct
Info: yukonstruct.com/event/pitche...
Drinks, networking, and a 60-second open mic to share your idea or spark a convo.
📅 Sept 18, 5–7 PM
📍 Yukonstruct
Info: yukonstruct.com/event/pitche...
Pitches and Pints: Social Hour
Grab a drink, meet the Yukon startup community, and take the stage at Pitch & Pints a casual networking event hosted by Yukonsruct and Yukon Venture Angels for entrepreneurs, investors, makers, and bi...
yukonstruct.com
August 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Pitches & Pints with Yukonstruct and Yukon Venture Angels!
Drinks, networking, and a 60-second open mic to share your idea or spark a convo.
📅 Sept 18, 5–7 PM
📍 Yukonstruct
Info: yukonstruct.com/event/pitche...
Drinks, networking, and a 60-second open mic to share your idea or spark a convo.
📅 Sept 18, 5–7 PM
📍 Yukonstruct
Info: yukonstruct.com/event/pitche...
Our Yukonstruct team headed to the Thomson Centre to help bring the giant puppets to life and it was nothing but smiles, waves, and happy dances!
It’s always such a joy to show up for our community in creative ways like this. Big thanks to @nakai.theatre for letting us be part of the magic!
It’s always such a joy to show up for our community in creative ways like this. Big thanks to @nakai.theatre for letting us be part of the magic!
August 7, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Our Yukonstruct team headed to the Thomson Centre to help bring the giant puppets to life and it was nothing but smiles, waves, and happy dances!
It’s always such a joy to show up for our community in creative ways like this. Big thanks to @nakai.theatre for letting us be part of the magic!
It’s always such a joy to show up for our community in creative ways like this. Big thanks to @nakai.theatre for letting us be part of the magic!
Looking for a fresh space to work? Grab your own dedicated desk for just $399/month—yep, that’s like $13 a day (aka your fancy latte). Plus: free coffee, wifi, printer access, discounts & more. Check it out: yk.st/dedicateddesk or swing by for a tour!
August 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Looking for a fresh space to work? Grab your own dedicated desk for just $399/month—yep, that’s like $13 a day (aka your fancy latte). Plus: free coffee, wifi, printer access, discounts & more. Check it out: yk.st/dedicateddesk or swing by for a tour!
Winefest is back! Join us Oct 17 or 18 at The SPYA Studio for an unforgettable evening of wine, music, and vibes. Don’t miss Yukon’s first-ever Premium Wine Dinner on Oct 16 at Belly of the Bison. Tickets are limited—grab yours now at yk.st/winefest!
#WinefestYukon2025 #Yukonstruct
#WinefestYukon2025 #Yukonstruct
August 7, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Winefest is back! Join us Oct 17 or 18 at The SPYA Studio for an unforgettable evening of wine, music, and vibes. Don’t miss Yukon’s first-ever Premium Wine Dinner on Oct 16 at Belly of the Bison. Tickets are limited—grab yours now at yk.st/winefest!
#WinefestYukon2025 #Yukonstruct
#WinefestYukon2025 #Yukonstruct
Yesterday’s wax casting demo with Allyson Simmie was a fantastic success! Have you secured your spot for our Goldsmithing workshop coming up on Wednesday, July 16th?
Tickets are going fast — grab yours now at yk.st/goldsmith
Tickets are going fast — grab yours now at yk.st/goldsmith
July 7, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Yesterday’s wax casting demo with Allyson Simmie was a fantastic success! Have you secured your spot for our Goldsmithing workshop coming up on Wednesday, July 16th?
Tickets are going fast — grab yours now at yk.st/goldsmith
Tickets are going fast — grab yours now at yk.st/goldsmith
A quieter Repair Cafe session last week at Yukonstruct, but still full of intriguing challenges and crafty wins!
Big thanks to Tanya, Rick, Michelle, Nicky, and Dennis for their hands-on help! And as always, we’ll be back next month with more tinkering and teamwork! 🔧
Big thanks to Tanya, Rick, Michelle, Nicky, and Dennis for their hands-on help! And as always, we’ll be back next month with more tinkering and teamwork! 🔧
July 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM
A quieter Repair Cafe session last week at Yukonstruct, but still full of intriguing challenges and crafty wins!
Big thanks to Tanya, Rick, Michelle, Nicky, and Dennis for their hands-on help! And as always, we’ll be back next month with more tinkering and teamwork! 🔧
Big thanks to Tanya, Rick, Michelle, Nicky, and Dennis for their hands-on help! And as always, we’ll be back next month with more tinkering and teamwork! 🔧
Join expert goldsmith Allyson Simmie on July 16th at Yukonstruct for a hands-on, full-day workshop designed to elevate your metalworking skills. Learn to shape and craft essential findings, chains, and components to bring your creations to life.
🔗 Register now: yk.st/goldsmith
🔗 Register now: yk.st/goldsmith
June 30, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Join expert goldsmith Allyson Simmie on July 16th at Yukonstruct for a hands-on, full-day workshop designed to elevate your metalworking skills. Learn to shape and craft essential findings, chains, and components to bring your creations to life.
🔗 Register now: yk.st/goldsmith
🔗 Register now: yk.st/goldsmith
Join us in the Makespace Yard for a special public event on July 6th! Goldsmith Allyson Simmie will be leading a wax casting demo and discussing the use of the technique in creating beauty with metal.
Come explore a little of what Makespace has to offer!
Learn more about Allyson: allysonsimmie.com
Come explore a little of what Makespace has to offer!
Learn more about Allyson: allysonsimmie.com
June 27, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Join us in the Makespace Yard for a special public event on July 6th! Goldsmith Allyson Simmie will be leading a wax casting demo and discussing the use of the technique in creating beauty with metal.
Come explore a little of what Makespace has to offer!
Learn more about Allyson: allysonsimmie.com
Come explore a little of what Makespace has to offer!
Learn more about Allyson: allysonsimmie.com
We will be closed on Monday, June 23rd in observance of National Indigenous Peoples Day. If you're in Whitehorse, be sure to visit the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre for a full day of celebrations! If you live outside Whitehorse, look for events in your community. We'll see you on Tuesday, June 24th.
June 20, 2025 at 10:17 PM
We will be closed on Monday, June 23rd in observance of National Indigenous Peoples Day. If you're in Whitehorse, be sure to visit the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre for a full day of celebrations! If you live outside Whitehorse, look for events in your community. We'll see you on Tuesday, June 24th.
Huge appreciation for Marjie! Her dedication to volunteering has brought incredible life to our plants. Thanks to her care, they’re thriving like never before!
We’re on the lookout for another plant whisperer—if you have a gift for nurturing greenery, send us a message! 💚
#Yukonstruct
We’re on the lookout for another plant whisperer—if you have a gift for nurturing greenery, send us a message! 💚
#Yukonstruct
June 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Huge appreciation for Marjie! Her dedication to volunteering has brought incredible life to our plants. Thanks to her care, they’re thriving like never before!
We’re on the lookout for another plant whisperer—if you have a gift for nurturing greenery, send us a message! 💚
#Yukonstruct
We’re on the lookout for another plant whisperer—if you have a gift for nurturing greenery, send us a message! 💚
#Yukonstruct
That’s a wrap on the 5th Hall of Innovators Awards!
Huge thanks to everyone who came to celebrate Yukon’s changemakers!
Meet the 2025 award recipients: yukonstruct.com/2025/05/27/h...
© Yukonstruct/Vincent Bonnay
#HallOfInnovators #YukonInnovationDay #Yukonstruct #YukonInnovationWeek
Huge thanks to everyone who came to celebrate Yukon’s changemakers!
Meet the 2025 award recipients: yukonstruct.com/2025/05/27/h...
© Yukonstruct/Vincent Bonnay
#HallOfInnovators #YukonInnovationDay #Yukonstruct #YukonInnovationWeek
May 30, 2025 at 8:23 PM
That’s a wrap on the 5th Hall of Innovators Awards!
Huge thanks to everyone who came to celebrate Yukon’s changemakers!
Meet the 2025 award recipients: yukonstruct.com/2025/05/27/h...
© Yukonstruct/Vincent Bonnay
#HallOfInnovators #YukonInnovationDay #Yukonstruct #YukonInnovationWeek
Huge thanks to everyone who came to celebrate Yukon’s changemakers!
Meet the 2025 award recipients: yukonstruct.com/2025/05/27/h...
© Yukonstruct/Vincent Bonnay
#HallOfInnovators #YukonInnovationDay #Yukonstruct #YukonInnovationWeek
Want to make cool things happen behind the scenes? Yukonstruct is looking for Board Members with legal, business, HR, or building management experience to help shape our future. Nominations close June 3, 5PM — apply at yk.st/board. AGM is June 10, 5–7PM. Learn more: yk.st/agm 🚀
May 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Want to make cool things happen behind the scenes? Yukonstruct is looking for Board Members with legal, business, HR, or building management experience to help shape our future. Nominations close June 3, 5PM — apply at yk.st/board. AGM is June 10, 5–7PM. Learn more: yk.st/agm 🚀
Congrats to Beyond Borders Youth Network, winner of the Hall of Innovators Youth Award! 🎉 Their work empowers Yukon’s newcomer youth, fostering connection and belonging. Stay tuned for more on the blog! #HallofInnovators #YukonInnovationWeek #YukonInnovationDay
May 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Congrats to Beyond Borders Youth Network, winner of the Hall of Innovators Youth Award! 🎉 Their work empowers Yukon’s newcomer youth, fostering connection and belonging. Stay tuned for more on the blog! #HallofInnovators #YukonInnovationWeek #YukonInnovationDay
Congrats to Chirag Jadhwani on winning the Hall of Innovators Youth Innovator Award! 🎉 His work with Spotlight is transforming healthcare—saving time, improving care, and making a real impact. Stay tuned for his full story on the blog! #HallofInnovators #YukonInnovationWeek #YukonInnovationDay
May 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Congrats to Chirag Jadhwani on winning the Hall of Innovators Youth Innovator Award! 🎉 His work with Spotlight is transforming healthcare—saving time, improving care, and making a real impact. Stay tuned for his full story on the blog! #HallofInnovators #YukonInnovationWeek #YukonInnovationDay
Congrats to Matthew Ooms, this year’s Hall of Innovators Notable Innovator! 🎉 As Earthrise CEO, he’s reshaping energy retrofits in northern Canada with tech, expertise & community-driven solutions. Full story coming soon! #HallofInnovators #YukonInnovationWeek #YukonInnovationDay
May 23, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Congrats to Matthew Ooms, this year’s Hall of Innovators Notable Innovator! 🎉 As Earthrise CEO, he’s reshaping energy retrofits in northern Canada with tech, expertise & community-driven solutions. Full story coming soon! #HallofInnovators #YukonInnovationWeek #YukonInnovationDay
Congrats to Isabelle Piche, this year's Hall of Innovators Notable Innovator Award recipient! From Adventure Time to inclusive community initiatives, her work proves innovation fosters connection and change. Stay tuned for the full story! #HallofInnovators #YukonInnovationWeek #YukonInnovationDay
May 23, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Congrats to Isabelle Piche, this year's Hall of Innovators Notable Innovator Award recipient! From Adventure Time to inclusive community initiatives, her work proves innovation fosters connection and change. Stay tuned for the full story! #HallofInnovators #YukonInnovationWeek #YukonInnovationDay