Deb is an educator, facilitator, consultant and former senior administrator who has made the Yukon home since 2010. The embroidery work and sewing she learned to do as a child from her grandmother became a beading hobby after she moved north. That evolved into 4 Dog Night Creations and being a 12 Days market vendor … Read More
Katie has been a dedicated member of the board since 2017. Her journey with the market began in 2010 as a vendor, selling her kettle corn. Katie’s passion for community and bringing people together is at the heart of everything she does, and the market holds a special place in her heart. Katie’s two boys … Read More
Growing up, Jo’s family was selling local produce out of the family shop on the main floor of their home in rural Germany. From a young age Jo became passionate about growing food, cooking with local ingredients, and supporting small family-owned businesses. Upon arriving to Whitehorse, Jo became a frequent customer at the market and … Read More
Alexandra Maltais became the Treasurer of the Fireweed Community Market Society in November 2022, shortly after joining the board that March following a business degree at the University of Victoria and a four-month travel stint. Back in her hometown of Whitehorse, Alexandra was eager to get involved in her community and found her place at … Read More
Attinder is a small business owner based in Yukon with a strong interest in community development, local engagement, and organizational impact. Her experience includes working as a licensing officer with the Government of Yukon, where she supported societies from behind the scenes — developing a strong understanding of governance, compliance, and the day-to-day realities of … Read More
Kristin is new to the board this year. Kristin brings extensive board experience after serving as the secretary for 10 years on the Community Midwifery Association of Yukon, the society that drove YG to regulate and implement funded midwifery in the Yukon. Her journey with the market began in 2015 as a vendor, with her food truck … Read More
Cascia Krolczyk, Winter Market Manager for the Fireweed Market began her journey with the FCMS in 2019 as the outdoor summer market manager for the season, followed by co-managing the 12 Days of Christmas market in the winter of 2019. Now hooked, Cascia has co-managed the 12 Days of Christmas market every year since. Cascia … Read More
While living in a van and visiting the Yukon for what was supposed to be a 6 month trip… Kim joined the Fireweed Market team as a Market Assistant in the summer of 2023. After falling in love with the Yukon and deciding to stay, she went on to join the Winter Market team as … Read More