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
Cascia Krolczyk, the vice president of Fireweed Market, has been a dedicated member of the board since 2021, proudly moving into the vice president role in 2023. Her journey with the market began in 2019 as the outdoor summer market manager for the season, followed by co-managing the 12 Days of Christmas market in the … 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
Gold Adaugo Vance is a Wife, an Early Learning and Child Care Educator working for the Kwanlin Dün First Nation, owner of Gold Essence here in Whitehorse and taking HR classes at the Yukon University. This is Gold’s second year on the Board and she’s learning lots and gathering skills and knowledge. Gold enjoys the simple … Read More
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
Micha is a dance artist born and raised on the land of Ta’an Kwäch’än Council and Kwanlin Dün First Nation. Micha has enjoyed the Fireweed Market since she was a kid as a place to gather with friends and family, enjoy delicious local food, and meet other artists. Her work as a dancer and dance … 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 12 Days of Christmas … Read More