One of the key measures of the health and success of a non-profit organization lies in its leadership. Hospice Yukon has been a dynamic, healthy organization for more than twenty five years thanks in large part to the time and dedication of its volunteer Board Members. Over the course of these two and a half decades we have seen both changes … Read More
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Strength Within Circle
It didn’t take us long to say “Yes!” to participate in the First Nations ‘Strength Within Circle’ Youth Wellness Gathering this summer. The cultural event was co-hosted by Kwanlin Dun First Nation and Our Voices – a collective of inspired young indigenous leaders. The sun was shining Saturday morning as Hospice volunteer extraordinaire Joshua Lesage … Read More
A Place To Call Home
Hospice Yukon has offered its services to Yukoners from the little house at 409 Jarvis Street in Whitehorse for more than 17 years. Visitors and clients who walk through the doors often remark at how comfortable and welcoming the space feels. More than just a building…it is a home where healing takes place. This fall, after years … Read More
A Peaceful Place on Jarvis
The front yard of Hospice House is being transformed into an outdoor ‘Peaceful Place’ that can be used by all for quiet contemplation and remembrance. The process started this summer and will be ongoing as the different stages of the project get completed. The idea was conceived by local artist and Hospice volunteer Josh Lesage. On a … Read More