Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Government

Fall Hide Camp
2024-09-05 - 2024-09-10 | Nänkäk Chèholay, R22, Dempster Highway, Yukon, Y0B1G0, Canada
Join us for Fall Hide Camp September 5 – 10, 2024 at Nänkäk Chèholay (R22)
Facilitated by Brian and Paulette Bird from Moosehide Factory Inc.
Day 1
– Set-up, fleshing moosehide
Day 2
-Framing and loosing fibres on soaked, brained rawhide
Day 3
-Stretching, scraping, softing, drying
Day 4
– Finish, dry scraping, hair side, flesh side
Day 5
– Patching, skirting, sewing, softening moosehide, tool making

If you are bringing your own hides, please make sure, you bring brains to make solution, canvas for skirting.
Cabins will be available for people staying the 5 days to learning hide tanning, including staff, facilitators, and cooks.
Please register with Sharon Vittrekwa, Cultural Education Coordinator @ Heritage 867 993 7100 Ext 185. sharon.vittrekwa@trondek.ca

Solidarity for Kaska - Yukon Conservation Society Event
2024-09-12 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Whitehorse) | Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre, 1131 Front St, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada
💚Our friends at the Yukon Conservation Society will be hosting a special solidarity event at the Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre on Thursday, September 12 in support of the Kaska Nation. We invite TH Citizens and the Dawson community to join us from 5pm to 6pm to watch a film, learn about the issues, and discuss what we can do to support.
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📜On September 12 & 13, members of the Kaska Nation will be in court appealing the decision that allowed the construction of Kudz Ze Kayah mine by BMC Minerals to proceed. This legal struggle addresses Aboriginal rights and title and affects the ability of the Kaska to exercise their inherent right to free, prior and informed
consent (UNDRIP). In light of the Victoria Gold/Eagle Gold Mining disaster in Na-Cho Nyäk Dun territory, Chief Dawna Hope called for a suspension of mining activity in NND territory. With new mining legislation on the horizon and the growing realities of rampant climate and biodiversity crises crystalizing, many of us are struggling with what to do.
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💚Join us in upholding the Kaska’s and the Na-Cho Nyäk Dun’s land protection efforts. Learn about Aboriginal title, the history and on-going realities of resource extraction in the territory, and how this affects all of us, caribou people and non caribou alike.
Mähsį cho.

Knowledge Keepers
2024-09-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre, 1131 Front St, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada
Join us for the next session of Knowledge Keepers on Monday, September 16 from 2pm to 4pm at the Dänojà’ Zho Cultural Centre.
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This is an open discussion group where you can share stories and add your input on Indigenous issues. This time we will be talking about best practices for Citizen engagement and we welcome new ideas on how we can do this.
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Snacks and Tea will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there! K’änächa.

Youth Mural Painting
2024-09-18 - 2024-09-20 | K’äjit-in Zho, Second Avenue, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B1G0, Canada
🎨 Come paint a mural with us! We are looking for Youth aged 12 – 30 to join us in painting a mural in honour of Truth and Reconciliation Day. Open to all Youth based in Dawson, this is a paid opportunity, the honorarium amount will depend on number of applicants. Painting will take place over the course of 3 days at:

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K’äjit-in Zho

Wednesday, September 18 – Friday, September 20 ( 3 days)

3:00pm – 6:00pm

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🖌️Budding artists must pre-register to sign up as spaces are limited. To sign up please contact Lisa Anderson (lisa.anderson@trondek.ca)

(867 992 4201) or come visit us at the K’äjit-In Zho.

*If there are more than 6 interested artists names will be randomly selected.

Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Fall Harvest Camp
2024-09-20 - 2024-09-23
Join us at Camp! Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Fall Harvest Camp will be taking place this weekend Friday, September 20 to Monday, September 23 at Cache Creek (km 131) on the Dempster Highway. Open to Elders, Citizens, Dawson Youth and families, it is great way for people to learn about the heritage and traditions of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, as well as the importance of the fish, small game, caribou, sheep and moose as food and the environmental pressures on this important part of the culture. It is an opportunity for Citizens and community members to work, learn, hunting, safety, and survival skills with each other respectfully.
Deadline to register is Thursday, September 19. Download the application form here and return to Ashley Bower-Bramadat @ RSS or TH Heritage Department.
Note: All youth attending Fall Harvest Camp must also attend the Orientation meeting and gear check on Wednesday, September 18 is at the TH Community Hall starting at 5:30 pm.
For questions and more information please contact Sharon Vittrekwa, Cultural Education Coordinator at
sharon.vittrekwa@trondek.ca 993-7100 ext. 185

Drop-in Beading at Yukon University, Dawson Campus
2024-09-24 - 2024-09-27 | Yukon University (Dawson Campus), 982 Third Ave, Dawson City, YT, Y0B1G0, Canada
Join us for free drop-in beading with Echo Hearty at Yukon University, Dawson Campus.

We will be hosting lunchtime sessions, 12 – 1pm Tuesday, September 24 to Friday, September 27 in support of National Truth and Reconciliation Day. Everyone is welcome to join! Contact kate.english@trondek.ca for more details.

Citizen Workshop for the Draft TH Rental Housing Policy
2024-09-24 09:00 - 16:30 | Äłät Nëhëjël, 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, YT, Y0B1G0, Canada
Citizens are invited to join us for a Citizen workshop on the new draft policy for the TH Housing Rental Policy.
This will take place on Tuesday, September 24 from 9am to 4:30pm in Äłät Nëhëjël. Lunch and Snacks will be provided.
Proposed Agenda for the day will look like this:
9:00am – Opening Prayer and Welcome
9:30am – Discussion of how general laws are applicable to TH, from federal to city bylaws.
10:30am – Introduction of the draft policy and reviewing section by section with feedback and recommendations from Citizens.
12:00pm – Lunch Break
1:00pm – Ongoing discussion of the draft policy
3:30pm – Discussion on what is affordable housing and how to ensure it is available to Citizens today.
4:30pm – Closing Remarks
For those who cannot attend in person, you can also participate throughout the day via Zoom and contribute your thoughts.
Zoom Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84292633280?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID 842 9263 3280
View the draft policy here.
For more information prior to the event contact: Peter.Marangu@trondek.ca or Robert.Close@trondek.ca

Make Orange Shirt Pins and Paint Rocks
2024-09-25 17:30 - 19:30 | K’äjit-in Zho, Second Avenue, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B1G0, Canada
Drin hǫzǫ TH Families,

Please join Ni’ehłyat Nidähjì and K’äjìt-in Zho in making beaded orange shirt pins and rock painting for Truth & Reconciliation Day
on Wednesday September 25th & Thursday September 26th from 5:30pm-7:30pm at K’ajit-in Zho – Youth House

Supplies & food provided

Elders Birthday Bingo
2024-09-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Äłät Nëhëjël, 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, YT, Y0B1G0, Canada
It could be your lucky day! Join us for Elders Birthday Bingo on Thursday, September 26 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at Äłät Nëhëjël.
Snacks and Refreshments will be provided.
Note: We will take a brief pause around 2pm to support the Tr’inke Zho children as they head to the gazebo for the Orange Shirt Walk. We hope you can join us. 😊

Orange Shirt Walk with Tr'inke Zho
2024-09-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Tr’inke Zho, Second Avenue, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B1G0, Canada
Citizens, Elders and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in staff are invited to Join the Tr’inke Zho/ AHS team and children on an Orange Shirt Walk.
Thursday, September 26. Meeting at Tr’inke Zho at 2:00pm for a walk along the river.

Aboriginal Headstart Welcome Picnic
2024-09-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Rock Creek Campground, KM 697 North Klondike Highway, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B 1N0, Canada
Join us for the Aboriginal Headstart Welcome Picnic on Thursday, September 26. It will take place at Rock Creek Campground from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Families, Friends and Elders are all welcome to join.

Truth and Reconciliation Day Agenda
2024-09-30 11:00 - 14:00 | Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre, 1131 Front St, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada
We hope you can join us on this significant day to honour and support all of our Survivors and our Lost Children.
National Truth and Reconciliation Day Agenda
September 30th, 2024
11am
Gather at Dänojà Zho (outdoors)
MC Welcomes people
Lighting of Sacred Fire/ Smudging
Opening with Prayer
Raising of the flag with Clara Van Bibber and youth
11:15am
Hähkè /Deputy Chief Speeches
Mayor Bill Kendrick
Speakers (Open invitation)
11:45am
Circle Formation Gather & Sacred Hide to the River
Offering Tabacco to the Sacred Hide
12:45pm
Hän Singers
Lead people to Äłät Nëhëjël
1pm
Unveiling of art piece (TBD)
Blessing of the food (Doris Roberts)
1pm – 2pm
Lunch at Äłät Nëhëjël
2pm
Closing Day Prayer (Doris Roberts)

Fall Leaf Painting
2024-10-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre, 1131 Front St, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada
🍂Join us for a Leaf Painting drop-in session at the Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre on Wednesday, October 2. Starts at 4pm and all the art materials are provided. Everyone is welcome. Hot Tea and Coffee available.

Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Council Meeting
2024-10-02 17:00 - 18:30
Drin Hǫzǫ
Please join us for the next TH Council Meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 2 in Council Chambers Room 201A. Meeting will commence at 5:30pm.
We welcome in-person attendance but if you are unable, virtual attendance is available via Zoom. Please use the link below:
TH Council Meetings
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Sisters in Spirit Walk and Vigil
2024-10-04 10:00 - 13:00
Niyajè chʼonkʼą̈̀ zhìt hänjit tr’ädäl
(We walk for our sisters in spirit)
In honour of MMIWG2S+, and Indigenous strength and resilience, we invite all community members to join us on Friday, October 4 for our annual Sisters in Spirit Walk and Vigil.
The Sacred Fire will be lit at 8am and the opening ceremony with prayer, smudging and candle lighting will begin at 10am at the Dawson RCMP Detachment. We will then walk to the Dänojà’ Zho Cultural Centre where you can give offerings and prayer to the Scared Fire. There will be a few speakers and anyone attending can have the opportunity to speak if they wish. Community Lunch will end the proceedings at 12pm.
We hope to see you there.

Nurturing the Circle
2024-10-08 - 2024-10-10 | Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre, 1131 Front St, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada
Nurturing the Circle – With Dianne Smith & Joe Migwams
Join us again with Dianne Smith & Joe Migwams as move through grief, trauma, & loss together.
October 8th & 9th
2:30pm – 8pm
(5pm – 6pm Dinner provided)
October 10th
10:00am – 3:00pm
(12pm – 1pm Lunch provided)
Participants can join for 1, 2 or all 3 days. Each day will begin with Circle followed by a meal and creating a roll-up canvas knife case bag.
Venue: Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre
To book please call CJJC at 867 993 7100 ext. 164 or email Wellness.Reception@trondek.ca.
Rides available upon Request.

Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Elders Council Meeting
2024-10-08 17:00 - 18:30 | Äłät Nëhëjël, 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, YT, Y0B1G0, Canada
Drin Hǫzǫ
Please join us for the next Elders Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 8 in Äłät Nëhëjël . Meeting will commence at 5:30pm.
We welcome in-person attendance but if you are unable, virtual attendance is available via Zoom. Please use the link below:
Elders Council
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96079388902?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 960 7938 8902
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Career Fair
2024-10-09 - 2024-10-11 | Robert Service School, 967 Fifth Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B1G0, Canada
🏢Don’t miss out on new Dawson and Yukon-wide career opportunities! Take a look at our confirmed exhibitors. Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in is excited to be hosting a Career Fair, happening on October 9 & 10 at the RSS gym. Throughout the two days, we will be facilitating breakout sessions which may consist of workshops, information sessions, or motivational speeches.

List of confirmed exhibitors:

AFD – bringing a truck driving simulator for people to try out
Canadian Red Cross – bringing display of Disaster Response Vehicle and Mobile Shelter Unit
Yukon EMS – will have an ambulance and service dog
KPMA
Yukon Hospital Corp
Stantec Architecture
Parks Canada
Yukon Parks
RCMP
TH – EcDev, Implementation, NN (more TBD)
YG – Education, Health and Social Services, Highways and Public Works,
Casino Mine
NVD
Dawson Women’s Shelter
YESAB
Skills Canada
Yukon Energy
SOVA
CBC Yukon
Newmont Coffee Mine Project
Wildstone
YCAO
YFNED
Yukon Learn Society
Education Oversight Committee
Yukon University – will have academic advisors present

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📅This will be a two-day event, open to all of the community, taking place at Robert Service School in Dawson City. Oct 9-10, 2024.

Day 1 – Dawson Youth

Day 2 – Community Members
Times: 10am – 3:30pm

For more information please email education@trondek.ca

Harvest Family Hampers Available
2024-10-10 12:00 - 17:30 | Äłät Nëhëjël, 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, YT, Y0B1G0, Canada
Nän Käk Nishi’chin “Our Food from the Land Bin”
Harvest Hampers
For families with Indigenous children between 0-18 years
Oct. 10th at the TH Hall
Families can pick up food hampers between Noon-5:30pm
In collaboration with the Literacy Coalition and Ni’ehłyat Nidähjì’ Department!
There will be food, snacks, fire and literacy coalition bus
Food hampers will include all the fixings for Thanksgiving dinner and more! Locally sourced in Dawson

Community Square Dance
2024-10-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Äłät Nëhëjël, 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, YT, Y0B1G0, Canada
Join us for a night of Jigging and Square Dancing at Äłät Nëhëjël on Friday, October 11. No experience necessary!
Doors open at 6:00pm. Music starts 6:30pm. Open to all the community.
Featuring:
Kevin Barr
Jimmy Roberts and Friends
Ryan McNally
Dawson Youth Fiddlers
*Free Admission / Snacks provided.

Lunch and Discussion with the Implementation Department
2024-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre, 1131 Front St, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada
Join the Implementation team for a special lunchtime discussion session for TH Citizens at Dänoja Zho Cultural Centre at 12pm on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
The topic will be an Introduction to Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs).
IPCAs are lands and waters where Indigenous governments have the primary role in protecting and conserving ecosystems through Indigenous laws, governance and knowledge systems.
Lunch will be provided.
For more information and resources on IPCAs you can visit:
https://ipcaknowledgebasket.ca/
https://conservation-reconciliation.ca/about-ipcas

Tr'ondek Hwëch'in First Hunt 2024
2024-10-18 - 2024-10-21
Be part of the annual tradition. Learn all about small game hunting, moose hunting and winter camp life.
Download your registration form here
First-Hunt-Registration-2024.pdf

Imagine Education Spaces Dinner & Discussion
2024-10-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Äłät Nëhëjël, 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, YT, Y0B1G0, Canada
How do you envision the future of Education on Traditional Territory? Imagine Education Spaces is looking for your insight! We would like to know how Robert Service School spaces can better reflect the rich diversity of the Dawson community while honoring and aligning with Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in values and priorities.
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Join us for Dinner and Discussion on Tuesday, October 22 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Äłät Nëhëjël. Everyone is invited and there will be door prizes. Elders Rides are available by phoning 867-993-3367
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For those who cannot attend in-person, you can also share your input through our online survey for a chance to win a $100 grocery card. Accepting submissions until October 31. https://forms.office.com/r/iHi5PYGCjL
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For more information please contact meg.walker@trondek.ca

Ni’ehłyat Nidähjì’ Caregiver Information Session
2024-10-23 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-10-24 12:00 - 2024-10-25 13:00 | Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre, 1131 Front St, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada
There are children and youth in every Yukon community who need support. Let’s keep keep them in our communities. Join Ni’ehłyat Nidähjì’ and Yukon Government for this information session on how you can become a caregiver. We hope to see you there. ❤
Wednesday October 23 – 5:00pm-6:30pm (Dinner provided)
Thursday October 24 – 12pm-1pm (Lunch provided)
Venue: The Dänoja Zho Cultural Centre.

Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Council Meeting
2024-10-23 17:30 - 19:00
Drin Hǫzǫ
Please join us for the next TH Council Meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 23 in Council Chambers Room 201A. Meeting will commence at 5:30pm.
We welcome in-person attendance but if you are unable, virtual attendance is available via Zoom. Please use the link below:
TH Council Meetings
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 937 9341 7070
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Bushcraft Camp
2024-10-24 - 2024-10-27 | Nänkäk Chèholay, R22, Dempster Highway, Yukon, Y0B1G0, Canada
For outdoor enthusiasts, don’t miss the upcoming Learning on the Land Camp at Nänkäk Ch’ëholay (Land of Plenty R22) from October 24 – 27! Organized by Tr’ondek Hwëch’in Adult Education and open to all of the community, we will have several activities and workshops running over 4 days. You can join us for one or multiple sessions, stay overnight or just come for the day.
Thursday, Oct 24 – Rendering 10:30am – 12pm
Medicine Making 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Rabbit Harvesting 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Friday, Oct 25 – Sausage Making and Dry meat making 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday, Oct 26 – Survival Bush Skills 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday, Oct 27 – Survival Bush Skills 10:00am – 5:00pm
Shuttle Rides will be available each day from town to the site. For more information or to reserve a cabin for overnight stay. Please contact Kate.English@trondek.ca – 867-993-4275

Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Youth Council Meeting
2024-10-28 17:00 - 18:30
Drin Hǫzǫ
Please join us for the next TH Youth Council Meeting to be held on Monday, October 28 in Council Chambers Room 201A. Meeting will commence at 5:00pm.
We welcome in-person attendance but if you are unable, virtual attendance is available via Zoom. Please use the link below:
Youth Council
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 997 1365 6088
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COVID and Flu Shots Open Clinic
2024-10-30 10:00 - 23:30, 2024-10-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Äłät Nëhëjël, 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, YT, Y0B1G0, Canada
Enjoy the best of winter. Protect yourself and your community! We will be running a COVID and Flu Shot Open Clinic on Wednesday, October 30. Open to everyone.
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Times:
Morning: 10:00am-11:30am Äłät Nëhëjël (TH Hall)
Afternoon: 1:00pm-3:00pm at the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Chief John Jonas Centre.
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Nurses will be visiting on-site and no appointment is required. Just drop in and get your shot.
