The final phase of this season’s Playing with Sticks art project begins to wrap on Saturday, Oct. 14. Volunteers are welcome to stop by the Abe Miller Garden to join artist Rosanna Strong as she weaves the final portion of the willow fence. We look forward to seeing new and familiar faces!   Saturday, October […]

Looking for a job? Come to the CDETNO Job Fair with your resume and your smile to network in a professional but relaxed atmosphere! October 18, from 5pm to 7pm, at Diamond Plaza (5204 50th Ave). For resume writing assistance contact YKACL Employment Services at 920-2644 / employability@inclusionnwt.ca.

YKACL has a new wheelchair available for short-term rental to Yellowknife residents. The chair is available for one or two weeks at a time. (Payment to the Association by donation!) You may wish to rent the chair if you have a family member recovering from surgery or a visiting relative with mobility obstacles, for example.

Journeyman Joshua Kallos nominated YKACL for the Clark Builders Community Foundation 150 Ways in 150 Days campaign, established in recognition of Canada’s 150th anniversary. We are grateful to Joshua for nominating the Association and appreciate the $1,000 donation being made by the company. Thanks for the generous support!

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The YKACL youth groups are planning several Halloween-themed events in October. If you know a young person who would enjoy getting involved, please share this information and contact Michael at: inclusion2@inclusionnwt.ca ______________ The YKACL Young Adults Group is an inclusive social group for youth aged 19 to 27 years with or without special needs. The

The Yellowknife Association for Community Living are so thankful for our amazing volunteers. One of those great people is Janet Diveky who was awarded the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers by the Governor General on Sept. 6. Thank you Janet! https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/gg-service-awards-yellowknife-1.4276445

The YKACL Young Adults Group and the Yay Fusion! Teen Group are joining together for an outdoor film screening on Friday, Sept. 15, as they kick off a new season of twice-monthly events and activities. Join members of the YKACL Young Adults Group and the Yay Fusion! Teen Group from 6:30pm-10:30pm on Friday, Sept. 15,

FASD is 100% preventable. Moms-to-be & their loved ones please commit to 0-9. 0 alcoholic drinks for 9 months What is FASD? FASD is a brain injury that can occur when an unborn baby is exposed to alcohol.  It’s a lifelong disorder with effects that include physical, mental, behavioural and learning disabilities. These can vary

The Playing with Sticks art project is scheduled to wrap up for the season tomorrow (Wednesday, July 26). The public is welcome to participate or simply watch the final day of the process from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Abe Miller Garden (4912 5rd Street). Since spring, project leaders Rosanna Strong and Jenny