Welcome to our Traditional Territory
Welcome to Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Traditional Territory and the 2024 Moosehide Gathering—our 16th Gathering since 1993. Moosehide Gathering is time to reconnect with family and friends and to share our language, culture, and traditions. Moosehide Village has been a special place for Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in for millennia. Here, our people have hosted potlaches to honor people and significant events, celebrating with songs, dancing, drumming, and feasts provided by the bounty of our land. On the banks of the (Yukon River) we gather at Moosehide to keep the spirit of our ancestors alive and give thanks to our Elders for protecting and teaching our traditions. We also extend a strong mähsi cho to our Alaska relatives for all their support throughout the years, and to our youth leaders, who will keep our traditions alive for generations yet to come. On behalf of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Council and all Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in citizens, I welcome you to Moosehide. Please join in the workshops, music, and feasts offered throughout the weekend. Have fun and take care of each other and the land.
Nëkhwetr’ënòh-’ąy gha shò tr’ìnląy. K’ä̀ nä̀ cha. We are happy to see you. Take good care.
Hähkè Darren Taylor.
Be part of the celebrations
Moosehide Gathering 2024 is currently looking for volunteers!
Help us host this wonderful celebration by signing up for some of our volunteer shifts. Positions are available from July 24 to 29, including set up and cleanup crew, feast helpers, cook helpers, dock hands, artist market, and many other volunteer roles. You can view all positions, check availability by date and time, and sign up online by following the link below.
For questions on volunteer positions or more information, you can email events@trondek.ca
Mähsį cho for your support!
Meet us at Moosehide from Thursday July 25 to Sunday July 28.
We have a host of performances, workshops, feasts and games for the whole family to enjoy.
Including:
Workshops by Cheryl McLean, Fran Green, Copper Caribou, Indiga dancer Feryn King, Tristan & Dustin Henry. Performances from Ed Peekeekoot, Jimmy and the Hammerstones, The Lucky Ones, and the North Klondyke Highway Music Society, Hän Singers, Tanacross, Tagish Nation dancers, Dennis Allen, Kevin Barr, Diyet and Love Soldiers, Hypnotist Show by Scott Ward, Hand Games, Open Mic and more.
Download the daily schedule of events to plan your visit and make sure you don’t miss out on seeing your favourites.
Performers and Workshops Sneak Peak
Thursday, July 25
Friday, July 26
Plan your Visit
INFO BOOTHS
Get all the information you need at our info booths, located in Dawson City, across from the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government Building, 1242 Front Street. Here you will find information on performances, workshops, camping arrangements, volunteer management, and anything else you might need to know about this year’s Gathering.
INFO BOOTH HOURS
Thursday: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Friday and Saturday: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am – 12:00pm
WHAT DO I BRING?
Remember Moosehide Village is located several kilometers downriver from Dawson City and you will not have quick access to stores and general supplies.
WATER: Please bring your own supply of drinking water to the Moosehide Gathering. There will be potable water available, but it must be brought in by boat. Help us to keep up with the demand for water by bringing your own.
EXTRA SNACKS: If you are a hungry wolf, be sure to bring extra food and snacks! A free nightly feast is offered, and food is available for sale all day at the concession but be sure to bring extra just in case.
CAMPING EQUIPMENT: If you plan to stay at Moosehide Village for the duration of the Gathering, be sure to bring all the necessary equipment for camping.
$$$: Be sure to bring cash if you wish to purchase merchandise, raffle/draw/50-50 tickets, or concession items.
TRANSPORTATION
Free boat rides to Moosehide Gathering will be provided.
Remain patient during high-traffic hours as there will be many people travelling to or from Moosehide Village. Please note that Elders and performers have priority on boats.
BOAT HOURS
Thursday: 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Friday and Saturday: 9:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
HIKE HOURS
We encourage able-bodied visitors to hike. Rides to the Top of the Dome trail will be available and guides will bring groups on the trail. Demanding trail (4kms) estimated time 2 hours.
Departure from Dawson
Thursday: 12:00pm and 3:00pm
Friday and Saturday: 10:00am / 12:00pm / 2:00pm
Mähsi cho to our sponsors
