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Empowering Yukoners to bring their ideas to life with impact πŸš€ Makespace πŸ›  Cospace πŸ’‘ Member of the Pan-Canadian Social Innovation Passport #ImpactHub 🌏

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Say hello to Bec, the new Makespace Program Coordinator at Yukonstruct.

Since arriving in the Yukon in 2025, Bec has been diving headfirst into the local creative scene.

Read the full story on our blog and get to know the newest face helping power the Makespace: yukonstruct.com/2026/03/10/m...

10.03.2026 17:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In town for the Arctic Winter Games and need a place to work between events?

We are offering 15 to 20% off coworking punch passes while you’re in Whitehorse.

The discount is available from March 4-18, for new members only.

Send us a message or drop by the space to learn more.

#AWG2026

03.03.2026 15:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If your business isn’t easy to find online, you’re missing opportunities. Join our Digital Marketing Workshop (Part 1) to learn the basics, why it matters, and how to get started with free tools you can use right away.

Register here: www.tickettailor.com/events/yukon...

18.02.2026 17:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Curious about learning Mandarin Chinese but not sure where to start?

This free 1-hour beginner-friendly session introduces Pinyin, the phonetic system used to learn Mandarin pronunciation.

No prior Chinese knowledge is required.

Register now: yukonstruct.com/event/intro-...

17.02.2026 19:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sun Room season is officially wrapped!

We got to soak it all in one last time. Cozy vibes, tasty treats, and maximum warmth.

Thanks to Pivot Yukon for another amazing Sun Room and for keeping us extra toasty with the free coffee and hot chocolate. Winter, but make it comfy. We already miss it.

03.02.2026 23:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Applications for Early Tech Bootcamp are closing in 2 weeks on January 30th and this is your reminder not to sleep on it.

Future you will be glad you applied.
πŸ‘‰ yk.st/bootcamp

19.01.2026 20:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Community Spotlight: Cheryl Rivest Meet Cheryl Rivest, a longtime Yukon entrepreneur, artist, and absolute legend in wearable art. Cheryl’s work is driven by a genuine love for creating and connecting. From raising her family while bui...

Meet Cheryl Rivest, a longtime Yukon entrepreneur whose journey began with a single jewellery-making class and grew into a 26-year Main Street business.

Go read our latest Community Spotlight and get to know Cheryl: yukonstruct.com/2026/01/09/c...

09.01.2026 17:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our crew spent the weekend learning first aid so we can keep showing up for our community, safely and with care. That’s what shared spaces are all about.

Bonus: Surprise treats from La Petite Maison. Absolute joy. If you need holiday desserts or gift ideas, their cakes and pastries are elite.

16.12.2025 17:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸš€ Mentee applications are OPEN for the Hougen Group of Companies Mentorship Program!

Get matched with an experienced business leader, gain real-world guidance, and grow alongside Yukon’s startup community. If you’re serious about your business, this is your next move.

Apply now: yk.st/mentorship

15.12.2025 22:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to everyone who braved the cold for our Longest Lunch Party! You showed up and made the space feel warm anyway ❄️❀️

Games by Orlan, Yukon Brewing bevvies, La Petite Maison food… and some very deserving award winners.

Y’all are awesome. Already excited for next year ✨

12.12.2025 21:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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March 9–13 or March 16–20 | 9 AM–3:30 PM

Spots are already moving! Kids get hands-on with laser cutting, 3D printing, and maker projects with our 4:1 mentor ratio.

Save your spot:
www.tickettailor.com/events/yksty...

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πŸ“· Mark Kelly Photography | Yukonstruct

10.12.2025 18:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Big love to Yukon Brewing for being amazing long-time supporters of Yukonstruct.

And yes… their β€œChristmas Dinner” Festival of Trees display? Gorgeous. πŸŽ„
The wooden base was made right here in our Makespace by Rick. ❀️

Cheers to community, creativity, and awesome partners! 🍻✨

08.12.2025 20:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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International Volunteer Day hitting different when you’re surrounded by community champs. πŸ’™

Big love to everyone who gives their time to make Yukonstruct stronger. Y’all are the blueprint.

Interested in getting involved? Send us a message or email us at info@yukonstruct.com.

05.12.2025 21:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to Budget Rentals for keeping Lisa safe on the winter roads! With a reliable vehicle, she connected with entrepreneurs in Burwash and Atlin, ran the Rural Small Business Survey, hosted Lean Canvas workshops, and offered Pathfinding 1-on-1s.

Huge shoutout for making this outreach possible.

02.12.2025 17:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Yukonstruct hit the ice on Nov 15 to support Big Brothers Big Sisters Yukon at Curl for Kid’s Sake! Our crew showed up, had a blast, and even faced off with BMO… let’s just say we held our own πŸ˜‰ Huge thanks to everyone who joined and made the fundraiser so fun!

28.11.2025 20:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet Tara Larkin ✨

β€œWomen lead differently, and leadership in the North asks something unique of us.”

Read her full story here: yukonstruct.com/2025/11/26/c...

26.11.2025 18:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

24.11.2025 18:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ready to fix things and make a little mess?
Repair CafΓ© 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.

24.11.2025 18:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

19.11.2025 17:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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/...

14.10.2025 22:50 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

03.10.2025 19:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Premium Wine Dinner is sold out β€” but you can still upgrade your Winefest with a VIP ticket. 🍷 15+ premium wines + early access at 6:30 PM. Tickets β†’ yk.st/winefest #WinefestYukon2025

16.09.2025 23:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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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10.09.2025 23:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

Pitches & Pints β€” 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.
πŸ“… Sept 18, 5–7 PM | Yukonstruct
Details here: yukonstruct.com/event/pitche...

04.09.2025 17:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We're so glad that resonated with you! It's true that these kinds of opportunities go far beyond the final product. Watching young minds grow in confidence, problem-solving, and perseverance is exactly why we do this. Thanks again for your kind words and support!

26.08.2025 15:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

25.08.2025 20:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

Pitches & Pints with Yukonstruct and Yukon Venture Angels!

Drinks, networking, and a 60-second open mic to share your idea or spark a convo.

πŸ“… Sept 18, 5–7 PM
πŸ“ Yukonstruct
Info: yukonstruct.com/event/pitche...

12.08.2025 17:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

07.08.2025 22:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking for a fresh space to work? Grab your own dedicated desk for just $399/monthβ€”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!

07.08.2025 17:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 limitedβ€”grab yours now at yk.st/winefest!

#WinefestYukon2025 #Yukonstruct

07.08.2025 15:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0