Category: Meet the Makers
Meet the Maker: Ratan Singh
Read More: Meet the Maker: Ratan SinghRatan works as an Operations Assistant at Yukonstruct, helping out members at the front desk with any queries they may have. He was volunteering as a part of the Yukon University Student Union, and he heard about the job opening at Yukonstruct. So, being someone who always wanted to see what happens inside the BIG…
Rural Spotlight: Marlene Smith
Read More: Rural Spotlight: Marlene SmithHello, I’m Marlene Smith-Tutin, I am Aishihik from the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations. I grew up in Canyon Creek. In 2008 I graduated from the Culinary program at what was then Yukon College and have been feeding Yukers ever since. I love to be outdoors, I love animals and I love food! You can…
Meet the Maker: Fahd Rizwan Fazal
Read More: Meet the Maker: Fahd Rizwan FazalFahd is the Operations Director at Yukonstruct. His role encompasses smooth operations of the facility, member-tenant management including satisfaction with the services provided, scheduling our lovely ops team to keep the space running, and just the overall running of the facility. His role is quite dynamic and allows him to work on a bit of…
Community Spotlight: Daniel Blake
Read More: Community Spotlight: Daniel BlakeDaniel Blake was raised in Tsiigehtchic and now lives in his grandmother’s home community of Old Crow. When he is not spending time with his 3yr old son Thomas, he’s working on his business. Daniel Blake Contracting does landscaping, cache clean-ups, and airport/cargo pick-ups. Stay tuned for more as he expands his service offerings! Daniel…
Meet the Maker: Esa Suominen
Read More: Meet the Maker: Esa SuominenEsa is an Operations Assistant at Yukonstruct and you will see him around in both the Makespace and the Cospace helping out with general Yukonstruct duties! He also makes vinyl collectible characters named Mawa and he sells them online and in person at pop-ups every now and then. Esa also loves snowboarding! We have a…
Meet the Maker: Robin Bishop
Read More: Meet the Maker: Robin BishopRobin has been a member of Yukonstruct since she moved to the Yukon in May of 2022. Robin’s creative project, Cosmic Phantasmagoria, describes her artistic journey of exploring consciousness. She is inspired by nature, science, and spirit— this precious experience of being. Hand-painted button pins, paintings, and crochet works are what she is currently bringing…
Meet the Maker: Douglas Sakamoto
Read More: Meet the Maker: Douglas SakamotoDouglas is an enthusiastic member, who moved to the Yukon about a year and a half ago and heard about Yukonstruct from friends. He got interested in Yukonstruct because he had some woodworking projects that he was saving to do once winter rolled around, and once he started going, he never stopped using the space.…
Meet the Maker: Shayna Hammer
Read More: Meet the Maker: Shayna HammerIntroducing Shayna, our Executive Director! How did you get involved with YuKonstruct? I came for the crepes! No, more realistically, I had attended several events at Yukonstruct and fell in love with the community. Last year, Lana (our prior ED) also asked if I’d support the Selection Committee for the Hall of Innovation Awards through…
Meet the Maker: Amy-Rose Kemble
Read More: Meet the Maker: Amy-Rose KembleIntroducing Amy-Rose, our Bookings and Administrative Coordinator! What’s your role at Yukonstruct? I am the Bookings and Administrative Coordinator and I absolutely love it! It’s like this role was literally made for me. What do you like to make? I love painting! Acrylic mostly but I am eager to learn more about watercolor. I have…
Meet the Maker: Aman Bhutani
Read More: Meet the Maker: Aman BhutaniWe are pleased to share our Meet the Maker with Aman, who joined us a few months ago! Tell us a bit about yourself, Aman! I moved to the Yukon from Northern BC in December, 2021, to enjoy the land of midnight sun and all THE Yukon has to offer. I am currently finishing my…