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YUKON FIRST NATIONS
CULTURE QUEST 7 DAYS
Starting in the Southern Lakes,
this meandering journey connects
several First Nation communities
and cultural centres along the
Klondike corridor. View artifacts
and handcrafts, meet Elders, and
learn the story of Wolf and Crow.
Days 1 and 2 –
Inland Tlingit Traditions
Explore the Southern Lakes and learn about
Tagish and Inland Tlingit culture. Visit
Carcross Commons and drop by the Carcross/
Tagish First Nation carving shed. Hear stories
about Skookum Jim (Keish), co-discoverer of
Klondike gold. Visit the Teslin Tlingit Heritage
Centre and George Johnston Museum in
Teslin. Plan a guided boat trip to the Nisutlin
Delta National Wildlife Refuge, a major
waterfowl staging area near Teslin.
Visit artisan studios to learn about Tlingit carving – YG, C. Archbould
Days 3 and 4 – Cultural
Attractions in Whitehorse
Longhouses, exhibits and a circular firepit at
Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre reconnect First
Nations people to the Yukon River. MacBride
Museum has excellent historical displays on
Yukon First Nations. Art galleries present
carvings, textiles, beadwork and other
traditional arts for sale.
Day 5 – Yukon River and
the Northern Tutchone
Journey north on the North Klondike
Highway making stops in Pelly Crossing to
visit Big Jonathan Centre and tour the Tagé
Cho Hudän Interpretive Centre in Carmacks.
Take in a show in Whitehorse – YG
Days 6 and 7 –
Dawson and the Hän People
Get your cultural bearings with a visit to
Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre, the gateway to
Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in heritage. Take in a vibrant
Dawson festival, and tour the shops for local
arts and crafts.
Experience world-class mountain biking on Montana Mountain – YG, D. Crowe
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