Mayo Price Survey
| October 2003 | Whitehorse = 100 |
|---|---|
| Total Survey Items | 114.3 |
| Meat | 98.6 |
| Dairy/Eggs | 117.3 |
| Fruit/Veg. | 116.5 |
| Bread/Cereal | 117.8 |
| Other Foods | 113.4 |
| Household Operations | 121.6 |
| Health & Personal Care | n.a. |
| Gasoline | 110.7 |
| Cigarettes | 104.1 |
Living in a small northern community can be a wonderful adventure for the right person. Not all people stay long enough to achieve the status of "sourdough", but the average "cheechako", or newcomer, will find a community of pleasant and welcoming people. The winters are long but manageable if one accepts the fact that working at minus 30 is a lifestyle choice, not an inconvenience. There is little in the way of career hierarchy in the community and thus all your co-workers will be your peers.
The cross-cultural nature of the community provides vast rewards for those who choose to take part. The First Nations culture of living on and respect for the land gives a beautiful insight into how we choose to interact with the environment and relate to other community members. While turnover of community members happens to some extent, Mayo is blessed with a core group of people who have been there for generations and have raised children and grandchildren in the area. A long history has given the community deep roots.
The wilderness environment leaves newcomers little doubt as to what to take advantage of. Boredom is never an option, given the natural playground available in Mayo's backyard. Adventures on the land and water await them.
