A special presentation on the craft and science of making glass was held at Lumel Studios 


​Leading the discussion about glassblowing, and its intersections within craft, science, and social sciences (and stardust), were Mireille Perron, Professor Emeritus at Alberta University of the Arts, and Luann Baker-Johnson, the founder of Lumel Studios. Mel Johnson, Natali Rodrigues, and Sheila Mahut also spoke.
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Coming Events

Groundwater Quality in the Greater Whitehorse Area and the Southern Lakes

Thursday, June 26th, 2025
7:30 pm (Free coffee/tea and cookies at 7 PM)
Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre, Whitehorse 

Whitehorse is entirely reliant on groundwater as its water-supply source, either via a municipal system or through private domestic water wells.

​Two lectures will be presented on groundwater quality research in both the Greater Whitehorse Area and the Southern Lakes.  

Learn more about this talk

Sponsors and Partners We'd Like to Thank

Yukon Tourism & Culture - Heritage Resources Unit: The Yukon Science Institute received its major funding this year from the Yukon's Heritage Resources Unit

Partners in the Public Lecture Series: Parks Canada and Yukon University host YSI lectures in Haines Junction. Their assistance is much appreciated.

Hosts for the Public Lecture Series: The Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre, a wonderful institution and gracious host. Don't miss it!  Normandy Living also graciously provides venues for public lectures.

Hosts for our Board Meetings: Associated Engineering, and Normandy Living. Their support is appreciated. 

Additional funding to support YSI activities comes from membership fees and donations of services.