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Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in celebrates 25 years of self-government with weekend activities and the naming of its men's shelter

Friday, 14 July 2023 15:25

Image courtesy of THFN

Other anniversary activities include mural painting and free skateboarding lessons

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation (THFN) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of signing its land claims and self-government agreements with a weekend of special activities in Dawson City, including the official naming ceremony its new men’s shelter.

The Jëje Zho – or “Men’s House” – is a two-storey building on Second Avenue with cultural elements in the design inspired by fish-drying racks, canoes, salmon, and the ochre found on Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in traditional territory, according the THFN's website.

It has 8 living units, and up to 11 beds. The second floor is for supported living, while the first-floor acts as an emergency shelter.

Other celebration activities in Dawson include a screening of several historic short films documenting the journey to self-government at the Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre.

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in citizen Tristan Henry will be giving free skateboarding workshops on Front Street.

And River Doucette will be leading a community painting of two large-scale murals to mark the 25th anniversary.

Check out THFN’s website for more details, trondek.ca.

 

 

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