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Vuntat Njiik Nakaii - Gwitch'in Language Radio Show
Ben Charlie 'BenChuck' hosts weekdays between Noon and 3 pm - sponsored by Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation
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Ah'Nezen!
Ah' Nezen! (Respect!) comes to you from Ross River, home of the Kaska, people. Hosted by one of the territory's beloved musical couples 'Jennis'. The first three episodes are sponsored by Fireweed Metals. First show is 5pm, Saturday, January 27, 2024.
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SINCE 1984!
this year CHON-FM celebrates 40 years on the airwaves. Look for our original Bear Logo in these retro colours throughout 2024 and our concert on September 21, 2024!
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Rock The Talk
tune in to CYFN Grand Chief Peter Johnston's eighth season of 'Rock The Talk' live from 9:00am to 1:00pm every second Friday in the fall and winter months. Sponsored by the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN)
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The Collective
from Kahnawake Mohawk Territory, Lance is a lifelong DJ and the drummer for the Derek Miller Band. Every Friday evening at 6pm join him for a fresh take on music and history with themes like Women who Rock
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Indigenous Connections
host Charles Eshlemen brings indigenous music from around North-America and the rest of the world from 9:00am till noon - sponsored by The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation
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The Drive Home
go back in time to the 60s, 70s, and 80s with The Drive Home weekdays from 3:00PM to 6:00PM
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News & Current Affairs
Stuart Bonell is part of of the News and Current Affairs team, bringing you daily updates from communities throughout the Yukon
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News & Current Affairs
Panebi Wilson is part of of the News and Current Affairs team, bringing you daily updates from communities throughout the Yukon
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Cool Country Morning
hosted by Carl Carpentier weekdays from 7:00 - 9:00am with our hourly national and regional news updates - Carl is from Telegraph Creek and a member of the Tahltan First Nation
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CHON-FM's Studios at Waterfront Station
overlooking the Yukon River and Shipyard's Park #260-2237 2nd Avenue, Whitehorse
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Sales & Marketing
Anushka Sakargayen is CHON-FM's Sales and Marketing Manager, responsible for advertising, sponsorships, and promotions
News
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Ground searches at two former Whitehorse residential school sites begin this weekWARNING: This article contains information that could be distressing to some readers.
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Coroner's Inquest sees footage of lifeless body ignored for more than 12 hoursThe on-site paramedic called the incident of Darla Skookum's death “bizarre” because she had obviously passed away many hours earlier.
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How We Walk with the Land and Water holds two open housesThe open houses gave citizens and relations an opportunity to share their vision for the Southern Lakes Region
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Whitehorse Emergency Shelter staff not trained for emergencies, inquest hearsLast week inquest heard Whitehorse emergency shelter staff members testifying that they were not trained for the emergencies that caused the deaths of four Yukon women.
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Premier pledges to meet with Yukoners living in tents to help them find housingYukon NDP House Leader Lane Tredger describes Premier Ranj Pillai's commitment as a bluff; says Pillai is "out of touch."
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Whitehorse Emergency Shelter saw a higher presence of drugs after the Connective took over
One staff member while testifying, said things changed for the worse when Connective took over, as they saw a higher presence of drugs.
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Whitehorse Shelter has recorded 144 overdoses between 2020 and 2022
144 overdoses has happened at the shelter between 2020 and 2022. Three were at least fatal, including Cassandra Warville and Myranda Tizya-Charlie, on Jan. 19, 2022.
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Whitehorse Emergency Shelter understaffed and staff lacked training - inquest reveals
They said at the time of the incident, there was no clear policy or training available to staff on how to deal with overdose incidents nether were they trained on how to monitor intoxicated guests.
Today's Weather
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WhitehorseSunny intervals
High: 13°C | Low: -3°C
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Dawson City
Sunny intervals
High: 14°C | Low: -4°C
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InuvikSunny
High: -7°C | Low: -17°C
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Watson LakeMedium-level cloud
High: 11°C | Low: 1°C
On-Air Schedule
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CHON Overnight
Midnight - 7:00am
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CHON Daytime Program
7:00am - 8:00am
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WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour
8:00am - 9:00am
Podcasts
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Ah' Nezen! Episode 3Dennis and Jenny's final episode
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Ah'Nezen! Episode 1The first episode! With the full band Dena Zagi.
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Ah' Nezen! Episode 2
Dennis and Jennifer invite Ross River neighbours to jam and storytell.
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