Northern Cultural Expressions Society

10/20/2026

Hello Community

NCES is proud to unveil its 2nd weekend workshop Axe Making with Niko helm and Practical Bush Knowledge. Carve and design your handle and create something custom for yourself or a loved one. As the winter rolls in, this workshop will also cover traditional wood species and their role in cooking, heating, shelter building.

Cultural Resilience, Community & Traditional Knowledge

This workshop is the second in a series of youth-focused workshops taking place throughout the winter of 2026–2027. The series is designed to create a welcoming, supportive space where youth can connect with culture, community, traditional knowledge, and positive role models while developing practical skills they can carry into their everyday lives.

Through hands-on activities, cultural learning, storytelling, traditional teachings, and opportunities to work alongside Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Artists, Mentors, and community members, youth will be encouraged to explore who they are, where they come from, and the strengths they carry within themselves and their communities.

The workshops are designed to provide youth with positive direction and meaningful alternatives to negative influences. By participating in engaging, culturally grounded activities, youth will have opportunities to build confidence, develop practical skills, strengthen relationships, and discover new interests and possibilities for their future.

For more information or to register contact Blake Shaa'koon Lepine, Program Supervisor: [email protected]

For in person registration visit 102 Lambert street or call 867-336-2787

10/17/2026

This year we are excited to partner with Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism Association in co-hosting the Yúk'e Arts Market!

Applications now open and Indigenous artists living and working in the Yukon are invited to apply by November 6.

The market will take place from December 4-19th at our gallery located at 102 Lambert.

More details and application form here:

Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism (YFNCT) is a membership-based organization committed to growing and promoting a culturally rich tourism industry within Yukon. YFNCT works closely with artists, operators, cultural centres and organizations to offer quality experiences to visitors and resident...

10/11/2026

We will be closed for Thanksgiving Day on October 12th. See you on Tuesday, October 13th, during our regular business hours. Enjoy the long weekend!

10/05/2026

Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism (YFNCT) is a membership-based organization committed to growing and promoting a culturally rich tourism industry within Yukon. YFNCT works closely with artists, operators, cultural centres and organizations to offer quality experiences to visitors and resident...

10/05/2026

NCES hosted Moose butchering and Traditional foods preservation camp October 1-4 2026. Many thanks to our instructors and students!

Stay up to date for our next moose butchering workshop later this month. Please contact our Program Supervisor Blake Nelson Shaá'koon Lepine [email protected] to register. Or stop by 102 Lambert.

10/03/2026

The gallery will be closed today Saturday October 3rd. See you Monday!

10/02/2026

Tonight from 5-7pm, come by and say hi!

09/29/2026

For October's First Friday we are excited to feature Violet Gatensby!

Join us this Friday, October 2nd from 5–7 PM at 102 Lambert Street to view Violet's work and meet the artist herself.

The First Friday Art Crawl is presented in partnership with Arts Underground and Yukon Artists at Work. Be sure to visit all participating locations and get your card stamped at each stop to be entered into the Air North, Yukon's Airline gift certificate draw.

09/29/2026

Cultural Resilience, Community & Traditional Knowledge

This workshop is the first in a series of youth-focused workshops taking place throughout the winter of 2026–2027. The series is designed to create a welcoming, supportive space where youth can connect with culture, community, traditional knowledge, and positive role models while developing practical skills they can carry into their everyday lives.

Through hands-on activities, cultural learning, storytelling, traditional teachings, and opportunities to work alongside Elders, Knowledge Keepers, artists, mentors, and community members, youth will be encouraged to explore who they are, where they come from, and the strengths they carry within themselves and their communities.

The workshops are designed to provide youth with positive direction and meaningful alternatives to negative influences. By participating in engaging, culturally grounded activities, youth will have opportunities to build confidence, develop practical skills, strengthen relationships, and discover new interests and possibilities for their future.

Cultural resilience is at the heart of the series. Our goal is to create experiences where youth feel welcomed, valued, capable, and connected. Each workshop will provide a positive environment where young people can learn, create, ask questions, build friendships, and gain skills that support healthy and positive life choices.

This first workshop sets the foundation for the winter series by bringing youth together around culture, community, and traditional knowledge—and creating a strong sense of connection that will continue throughout the 2026–2027 winter season.

For more information and to register Contact Blake Lepine, Program Supervisor [email protected]
for in person registration visit 102 Lambert street or call 867-336-2787

09/26/2026

The gallery will be closed today Saturday September 26th. See you Monday!