ArtisaNord - Francophone Market & Craft Fair

The holiday season is just around the corner!

Looking for gift ideas? Don’t miss the ArtisaNord Francophone Market and discover the unique creations of local artists and artisans in a festive atmosphere!Natural products, fashion accessories, decorative items and art - there will be something for everyone!

Transactions can be made by e-transfer, but cash payments are recommended.

 

Activities during the day:

• 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Face painting for children, with Joe la Jolie

• 10 a.m. - Stilt performance, with Mélanie Rességuier

• Raffle - Win Air North and Chieftain Energy gift certificates worth $150

A wonderful opportunity to support the community while finding unique gifts for all ages!
Free Admission

We would like to inform participants that photos may be taken during the event and used for promotional purposes.

About the artists

Joe la Jolie

Joe la Jolie is a multidisciplinary artist originally from Quebec, who has been based in Yukon for several years. She explores various forms of expression, including painting, slam poetry, music, and photography. Her visual works have been featured in numerous exhibitions across Yukon, and her choreographies using fire instruments have captivated audiences.

 

Mélanie Rességuier

Originally from France, Mélanie discovered bolas juggling in New Zealand in 2014, sparking her passion for fire arts. After several years of practice, she has mastered fire bolas, fire breathing, and other pyrotechnic performance techniques. Since moving to Whitehorse in 2022, she has expanded her artistic repertoire by learning stilt walking and aerial hoop with the Yukon Circus Society.

 

About the Artists and Artisans

Akassiyah
Maya Chartier is a Franco-Yukon visual artist and muralist who splits her time between Whitehorse and Haines Junction. Also a wildlife technician in the Arctic, she draws her main inspiration from science: rare plants, northern animals, celestial bodies, and ecosystems. Her works in watercolor, ink, and gouache illustrate her spiritual connection to nature and the interconnection between living beings. When she’s not painting, she explores the mountains by hiking or skiing with her dog, Oslo.

 

Amethyst Custom Designs

Sarah specializes in creating handmade earrings and wall decorations. Some designs are engraved using her laser machine. All models and patterns are designed by her and are entirely original.

 

Artisanat Cathe Dsj
Catherine Desjardins offers planters, keychains, decorations, sun catchers, and much more, all entirely handmade in cotton macramé!

 

Chef Sandra
Originally from Europe, Chef Sandra discovered the power of flavors early in her family kitchens. Trained in French and European culinary traditions, she developed a refined, personal cuisine rooted in taste memories. With over 20 years of experience in Europe, she moved to the Yukon and, together with her partner Steve Berger-Husson, founded Cork & Fork, a unique outdoor restaurant at the Caribou RV Park. There, she passionately reinvents classic dishes, combining local products with European influences. Her cuisine is heartfelt and memory-driven, with every dish telling a story.

 

Créations TMB (Léon and Nellie TM Borlase)
Léon, 12 years old, makes reusable gift bags from fabrics, cotton flannel, and cotton. This idea came to him in 2020 as a way to reduce paper waste during the holiday season.
Nellie, 9 years old, is always in creative mode. This year, she offers rainbow-colored beaded earrings and friendship bracelets.
The children will donate 15% of their sales profits to the Whitehorse Food Bank.

 

Délices belges
What better way to face the winter than a warm Liège waffle or a speculoos cookie to accompany a hot drink? Bertrand and Sophie, both Belgian, invite you to discover these two delicious specialties from their country.

 

Géraldine Debuysscher

 

Kluane Knits
Kluane Knits is a small knitting company dedicated to keeping you warm during the coldest winters. Founded from years of practice and a true passion for craftsmanship, Vincent Ménard offers a variety of handmade knit creations. There is nothing more comforting than giving a handmade toque or pair of socks to keep your loved ones warm.

 

L’atelier de Camille et L’archiperle de Chloé
Emerging from the next generation of young Franco-Yukon entrepreneurs, Camille and Chloé are a creative duo blending textiles and Miyuki beadwork. They began their journey with ArtisaNord through their school art program and, last spring, launched their first series of ribbed and quilted bags and pouches. For this edition, they’re unveiling a new collection of textiles and beadwork inspired by natural tones and a distinctly northern spirit.

 

Macani Arte
Macani Arte is a project by Catherine Bolduc-Gagnon, born in Argentina, exploring various artistic and craft ideas by combining energy stones with techniques learned around the world. The project quickly traveled from Buenos Aires to the Yukon, where new inspirations arose, carried by the northern wind and a search for warmth. From this journey emerged a collection of artistic jewelry made from healing stones, metals, and macramé, as well as beautiful notebooks with wooden covers.

 

Maeva Dumaine

 

Makieła Atelier
For eight years, Martyna Makieła has been creating mixed-media jewelry using high-quality materials such as brass, gold plating, and Japanese Miyuki beads. Hypoallergenic, her pieces combine elegance and comfort. Her designs are inspired by Polish and European folklore, as well as the aesthetics of Mid-Century design.

 

Moka Moka
Moka Moka is a small sewing business founded in Whitehorse in 2023. Her creator, Maurine Forlin, handmakes fanny packs, handbags, and small unique accessories, blending colors, softness, and upcycled fabrics. Each piece has its own personality, born from care, character, and a touch of unpredictability.

 

Nomadic Harvests
Angelune Drouin and Jalfred Deichsel are the creators of Nomadic Harvests, an apothecary and medicinal herb farm located in the Wheaton River Valley in Mount Lorne. They offer forest walks, fermentation workshops, and herbalism classes, and sell body care products along with their medicinal herbs.

 

Papery Moose
Aurore Favier is a multidisciplinary artist who loves exploring a variety of worlds and mediums. Under her artist name Papery Moose, she brings together all her creative adventures, blending imagination and reality through illustration, papier-mâché, and upcycling. Sometimes engaged with themes like ecology, women’s rights, mental health, or animal welfare, she draws inspiration from nature, fantasy, and children’s literature. Through her art, she aims to convey poetic messages, infused with humor and gentleness.

 

Pat's Healing Art
Patrik Poirier creates his products from remedies he first made for himself, then decided to share with others. Everything he makes is crafted with passion, inspired by his own creativity and by what the earth and nature have to offer.

 

Rohard Wood and Toys
Steve Rohard has been making wooden toys for several years. Initially created for his own children, he soon wanted to share them with a wider audience, and now offers them at holiday markets. All his toys are made from untreated wood and finished with natural, safe oils.

 

Saspi Etxea

 

Soya
Adnane Fouari, originally from Morocco, draws inspiration from the rich culinary heritage of his country. Since childhood, he has been passionate about cooking, particularly traditional Moroccan recipes. For him, cooking is far more than a skill—it is a way to share love, warmth, and tradition through every dish he prepares.

 

Sunny Mailles™
Where yarn meets joy and every stitch tells a story! Based in Yukon, Maeva creates cozy, cheerful, handmade crochet pieces. Introduced to the craft in childhood by her godmother, she has refined her skills over the years through mentors, friends, and creative encounters. Yukon’s vast landscapes and long winters inspire her creations. Crochet has become a daily ritual of well-being, creativity, and connection, leading her to start a small business that brings warmth and joy to the people of Yukon.

 

Wildwood Spirit
Sylvie Gewehr is a herbalist and biologist, and the founder of Wildwood Spirit, an initiative dedicated to reconnecting people with the plant world. Through heart-centered products and educational experiences, she shares the wisdom of plants. Trained in biology, forest ecology, herbalism, holistic healing, and sacred plant medicine, she continues to learn every day alongside the plants themselves.

 

YAG Création
At just 10 years old, Yael is a true crochet enthusiast and loves creating items that are both beautiful and useful.

 

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