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Crooked Folk is the product of an ever-evolving affiliation of Whitehorse musicians who share a love of Irish and Celtic music. Its various members over the years have largely come together at traditional Irish music sessions or “kitchen parties.” Since Crooked Folk first began performing for audiences in 2016, it has blossomed into one of the perennial favourites of the Whitehorse music scene. Their repertoire mainly covers traditional Irish and Scottish session tunes along with original...

A wee bit of recent history around Scottish Country Dancing in the Yukon: Since Scots have been in the Yukon as early as the late 1800s, there would probably be some kind of dancing if a piano or a fiddle was in the building. More recently, there has been organized Scottish Country Dancing in Whitehorse since the early 1980s. At that time, there was a Scottish Society, which included pipe band activity, Highland Dancing and Scottish Country Dancing. In the early 1990s, the umbrella Scottish...

Gaelic heritage is a vibrant tapestry woven with language, history, music, and traditions that continue to inspire and connect people today. As someone deeply passionate about this rich culture, I find it fascinating how Gaelic heritage offers a unique window into the past while shaping a lively present. Whether you are curious about the Gaelic language, intrigued by ancient stories, or eager to participate in cultural events, there is so much to explore and celebrate. In this post, I want to...