Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Government

Tech Support Tuesdays
2025-05-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-08 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Whitehorse) | Chief John Jonas Centre, 1233 Second Avenue, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B1G0, Canada
The Chief John Jonas Centre will be hosting
Tech Support Tuesdays
Every Tuesday afternoon until March 25
From 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

These sessions are a great opportunity for Elders requiring assistance navigating issues with cellphones, cybersecurity and social media.

Coffee, tea and light snacks will be provided.

For more information email elders.supports@trondek.ca

Elders Spring Camp: May 6-10
2025-05-06 - 2025-05-10 | Nänkäk Chèholay, R22, Dempster Highway, Yukon, Y0B1G0, Canada
It’s almost time for the Elders Spring Camp at Nänkäk Chéholay (Land of Plenty)!
Elders are invited to join us May 6 – 10 for a week full of activity and quality time.

We will be making dry meat, playing games, telling stories and listening to live music!

Families are invited to come enjoy the festivities on Wednesday, May 7.

Join us between 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm for language lessons, cooking and games!

For those wishing to register, please call: (867) 993-7100 ext. 164
See below for the full description and shuttle schedule.

Ä̀h’ä̀ srä̀nä̀ honląy. It is spring outside.

Red Dress Day: Tuesday, May 5
2025-05-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Yukon
Red Dress Day is Monday, May 5.
Below is the schedule of events for the day:

10:00 – 10:15 am: Red Handprinting at K’äjit-in Zho (Youth House)
10:30 am: Opening Ceremony, lighting of Sacred Fire, opening prayer and smudge, opening Remarks and tobacco to sacred fire at DZCC
10:30 – 11:15 am: Walk begins at DZCC
11:15 am: Closing ceremony, closing remarks and closing prayer at Äłät Nëhëjël (TH Community Hall)
12:00 pm: Luncheon at Äłät Nëhëjël (TH Community Hall)
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Beaded Red Dress Earrings Workshop at CJJC

Everyone is invited to take part in the raising of awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirited + People.

For more information, contact: community.outreach@trondek.ca

Friday Sewing Circle
2025-05-02 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-25 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-18 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-11 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Hähkè Steve Taylor Building, 1242 Front Street, Dawson, CA-YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada
The Heritage Department invites you to drop-in for the Friday afternoon Sewing Circle.
Every week in the Heritage Department boardroom between 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
Bring your unfinished projects and sewing questions!
Are you a beginner? Come by and start to learn with one of our small beading samples.
Everyone is welcome 🌸

For information, email sharon.vittrekwa@trondek.ca

Community Health Talk: Stress Management
2025-04-30 17:30 - 19:30 | Chief John Jonas Centre, 1233 Second Avenue, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B1G0, Canada
What is stress? How can we manage it?

What are indigenous approaches to stress management?

These are all questions we will be exploring at the upcoming Community Health Talk on Wednesday, April 30.

Join us at the Chief John Jonas Centre from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm for an interactive discussion.

Everyone is welcome and healthy snacks will be provided.

For more information, contact: community.health@trondek.ca

or call (867) 993-4764

Reindeer Tufting Workshop: April 30
2025-04-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre, 1131 Front St, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada
Workshop Announcement!
Join Faye Chamberlain for a beginners reindeer tufting workshop on Wednesday, April 30.
The workshop will be held at Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre between 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
All materials provided.
This workshop has a capacity of 10 participants.
To register, or for more information, email: cassidy.everitt@trondek.ca

Youth Council Meeting: Wednesday, April 30
2025-04-28 17:00 - 19:00 | K’äjit-in Zho, Second Avenue, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B1G0, Canada
Youth Council Meeting has been postponed to Wednesday, April 30 at 5:00 pm at K’äjit-in Zho. Youth are welcome to join in person or via Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/93793417070…

Meeting ID: 937 9341 7070
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Honouring Self Circle at Nänkäk Chèholay
2025-04-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Nänkäk Chèholay, R22, Dempster Highway, Yukon, Y0B1G0, Canada
Join us for an Honouring Self Circle at Nänkäk Chèholay (Land of Plenty).

This circle will take place Sunday, April 27 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Come be with us in sharing and uplifting one another as we navigate our own journeys.

Honouring Self Circles are open to community and those in recovery/aftercare.

The circle is to form connection and know you are not alone.

Everyone is welcome 🌸

Rides are available: leaving Chief John Jonas Centre at 6:00 pm,

returning to Dawson from Nänkäk Chèholay at 9:30 pm when the circle is done.

For more information, contact: community.outreach@trondek.ca

or call (867) 993-3639

If you need a ride, call (867) 993-3337

Elders Birthday Bingo
2025-04-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Äłät Nëhëjël, 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, YT, Y0B1G0, Canada
This month’s Elders Birthday Bingo will be held on Friday, April 25.
Join us at Äłät Nëhëjël (TH Hall) from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information, email elders.support@trondek.ca

Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Spring Camp
2025-04-25 - 2025-04-28 | Nänkäk Chèholay, R22, Dempster Highway, Yukon, Y0B1G0, Canada
You are invited to attend the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Spring Camp!

April 25 – 28 at Nänkäk Chèholay (Land of Plenty)

Join us for traditional crafts and skills, delicious meals and quality time on the land. ⛰

Registration is open until April 10.

For more information or to register, contact:

sharon.vittrekwa@trondek.ca or call (867) 993-4812

Everyone is welcome! 🌸

TH Council Meeting: Wednesday, April 23
2025-04-23 17:30 - 20:00 | Council Chambers, Hähkè Steve Taylor Buiilding, Room 201A
TH Council meets Wednesday, April 23 at 5:30 pm in Council Chambers at the Hähkè Steve Taylor Building. Citizens are welcome to join in person or via Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/93793417070…

Meeting ID: 937 9341 7070
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Community Health Talk: Healthy Mind for a Healthy Body
2025-04-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Chief John Jonas Centre, 1233 Second Avenue, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B1G0, Canada
Keeping your mind healthy is crucial for maintaining whole body health.

Join us on Wednesday, April 23 for a Community Health Talk on Healthy Mind for a Healthy Body. 🧠

We will meet at the Chief John Jonas Centre between 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm.

Bring your personal experiences, knowledge and questions for an interactive discussion.

Everyone is welcome and healthy snacks will be provided.

For more information, contact: community.health@trondek.ca

or call (867) 993-4764

Community Health Talk: Chronic Diseases Overview
2025-04-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Chief John Jonas Centre, 1233 Second Avenue, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B1G0, Canada
How does chronic disease affect us? What supports are available for those with chronic disease?

Join our Community Health Talk at the Chief John Jonas Centre to learn more.

We will meet Wednesday, April 16 between 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm.

Bring your knowledge, lived experiences and questions for an interactive discussion.

Everyone is welcome and healthy snacks will be provided.

For more information, contact: community.health@trondek.ca

or call (867) 993-4764

Elders Council Meeting: Tuesday, April 15
2025-04-15 17:30 - 20:00 | Äłät Nëhëjël, 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, YT, Y0B1G0, Canada
Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Elders Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 15

5:30 pm
At Äłät Nëhëjël (TH Hall)

Elders wishing to attend via Zoom can use the following link:
https://zoom.us/j/96079388902?pwd=[REDACTED]

Elders Complex Tour
2025-04-15 16:00 - 17:00 | 1217 3rd Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Canada
Wildstone Construction Inc. is inviting Elders to come see the progress on the construction of the new Elders Complex!
Join us Tuesday, April 15 for a sneak peak at how things are coming along.
We will meet at 4:00 pm at 1217 Third Avenue.

For more information, contact:
louise.blanchard@trondek.ca
or call (867) 993-4782

IPCA Information & Knowledge Sharing at Nänkäk Chèholay
2025-04-15 - 2025-04-16 | Nänkäk Chèholay, R22, Dempster Highway, Yukon, Y0B1G0, Canada
Let’s talk about IPCAs!

IPCA stands for Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas.
IPCAs are places identified by Indigenous Nations for conservation. They are Indigenous lead, long term commitments and are important in elevating Indigenous rights and responsibilities.
IPCAs are an expression of Indigenous Nationhood

Join us for conversation and knowledge sharing about conservation and IPCAs on Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Traditional Territory.
We will meet April 15 – 16 at Nänkäk Chèholay.
There will be guest presenters and campfire style discussions.

Please register by emailing:
anna.claxton@trondek.ca or donna.michon@trondek.ca
or call (867) 993-7100 ext. 247

Cabin space is limited and there will be rides out everyday.

Honouring Self Circle: Art Therapy
2025-04-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Chief John Jonas Centre, 1233 Second Avenue, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B1G0, Canada
The Honouring Self Circle on Sunday, April 13 will be an Art Therapy Session. This circle will facilitate creativity as a way to explore self-reflection and care.

Open to community and for those who are in recovery/aftercare. This Circle is to form connection and know you are not alone.

Join us between 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Chief John Jonas Centre.

Light refreshment will be provided.

Everyone is welcome 🌸

For more information, contact: community.outreach@trondek.ca

or call (867) 993-3639

If you need a ride, call (867) 993-3337

Community Health Talk: Maintaining a Healthy Heart
2025-04-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Chief John Jonas Centre, 1233 Second Avenue, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B1G0, Canada
There will be a Community Health Talk on Wednesday, April 9, from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm.

For the first Community Health Talk in April, we will continue with our theme of Maintaining a Healthy Heart 🫀

We will discuss blood pressure control and how to minimize the risk of strokes.

This will be an interactive discussion for knowledge sharing and questions.

Everyone is welcome!

Healthy snacks will be provided.

For more information, contact: community.health@trondek.ca

or call (867) 993-4764

Yukon Aboriginal Women's Council Dawson City Outreach
2025-04-07 17:30 - 20:30 | Äłät Nëhëjël, 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, YT, Y0B1G0, Canada
The Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council is coming to Dawson!
Monday, April 7 at 5:30 pm
At Äłät Nëhëjël (TH Hall)
Dinner will be provided

Join us for a short presentation on the services we offer, meet and greet with the staff, enjoy delicious dinner and enter to win exciting DOOR PRIZES!

For more information, contact:
Women’s Advocate – Ashely Casson – ashley.casson@yawc.ca
Community Outreach Coordinator – Charlotte Kane – charlotte.kane@yawc.com
FILU Coordinator – Mandy Jack (Victim Services) – mandy.jack@yukon.ca

We look forward to seeing you!

RESCHEDULED Youth Council Meeting: April 7 @ 5:00 pm
2025-04-07 17:00 - 19:00 | K’äjit-in Zho, Second Avenue, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B1G0, Canada
Youth Council has been rescheduled to meet Monday, April 7 at 5:00 pm at K’äjit-in Zho. Youth are welcome to join in person or via Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/93793417070…

Meeting ID: 937 9341 7070
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in General Assembly
2025-04-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Äłät Nëhëjël, 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, YT, Y0B1G0, Canada
Drin hǫzǫ Citizens!

The 2025 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in General Assembly will be held Saturday, April 5 – Sunday, April 6 at Äłät Nëhëjël (TH Hall).

Breakfast will be served at 8:00 am and a feast will follow the Assembly proceedings at 5:00 pm on Saturday.
Citizens are encouraged to attend in person or via zoom.
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/93588527948…

There will be door prizes available for those attending!

For childcare and local rides, contact events@trondek.ca
or call (867) 993-3175

We look forward to seeing you!
