FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and the Government of Yukon begin master planning process for new Dawson subdivision.
This is a joint news release between the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government and the Government of Yukon.
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The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government and the Government of Yukon have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to begin a joint master planning process for four adjacent land parcels in Dawson.
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This partnership is the first of its kind between the two governments and emphasizes the equal weight of Yukon First Nations Traditional Knowledge and western planning approaches. The agreement sets out a collaborative approach for planning Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Settlement Land parcels C-13B and C-87FS and adjoining Government of Yukon-owned land. Because these lands are next to each other, the two governments have agreed to work on a single plan for coordinated and compatible development.
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Both governments have committed to a planning approach that respects different governance systems and incorporates both Dënezhu and western knowledge. Public engagement will be an important part of the planning process, with opportunities for City of Dawson residents and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Citizens to add input and share perspectives as the planning process progresses.
Dawson is experiencing high growth, and this joint initiative reflects a shared commitment by Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and the Government of Yukon to collaborate and plan for future land use.
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