What does Moosehide Gathering look like to you?
We invite all citizens to share their vision and design a poster for Moosehide Gathering 2024. 

All submissions will be put to a citizen vote and the winner will receive a $500 cash prize.

All entries will receive Moosehide swag and the artwork be showcased from July 25th – 28th 

at a special Gathering Gallery. 

So go on – show us your stuff and let your creativity shine!

Contest Guidelines

  • Contest is open to Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in citizens only. Proof of Citizenship may be required. 
  • Poster / Artwork size must be 11in x 17in / minimum 3300px x 5100px in PNG, JPG, JPEG or PDF format.
  • We also welcome non-digital creations. For example; paintings, beading work and sculptures. Please take a high resolution photo of your work or provide a digital version following the above size and  guidelines for submission. You can choose to showcase the original or a digital copy at the Gathering Gallery.

The digital artwork must include the following mandatory elements: 

  • Choose from one of two transparent Moosehide Gathering logos provided below.
  • The full name and the year:   Moosehide Gathering 2024
  • Dates: July 25th – 28th 
  • Email:  moosehidegathering@trondek.ca
  • Telephone Number:  867 – 993 – 3175 
  • No graphic or color alterations can be made to the logos.
  • You are welcome to use photography but please submit photo credits if required.
  • The winning design may require extra wording. 
  • If you have any trouble with the online form, questions regarding the rules, and/or submission assistance. Please email communications@trondek.ca.
  • Deadline for submissions is Friday, March 15th by 5:00pm.

Download your logos here

Submit your poster design here

The story of Moosehide Gathering

In the late 1800s, as tens of thousands of gold seekers arrived in the Klondike Valley, Chief Isaac of the Han people recognized that his community’s traditions and way of life were threatened. He took the songs and dances of its people across the border to the old Tanacross village at Lake Mansfield, Alaska, entrusting his relatives to preserve them until the time was right. At this time, the Han people moved from Tr’ochek, their fish camp at the mouth of the Klondike and Yukon rivers, to Moosehide Village where we celebrate the gathering today.

The Tanacross community and extended family members held Chief Isaac’s songs for our people for many decades until we were ready to reclaim them. The 1991 Yukon Aboriginal Languages Conference provided inspiration for the renewal of Tr’ondek Hwech’in culture. Our main objective was to revitalize Han history, songs, dances, and traditional dress. That same year, we held a weekend camp to bring our people together and enjoy each other’s company.




In 1992, a group of Tr’ ondek Hwech’in people travelled to Tanacross to observe and learn how to host a large traditional gathering. It was then that they began learning long-forgotten Han songs and dances.

Committed to revitalizing our ancestors’ celebrations, the Tr’ondek Hwech’in hosted the first Moosehide Gathering in 1993. Moosehide Gathering is a celebration of our culture and honoring of our heritage, our ancestors, and our future. We invite everyone to join us at Moosehide to share our stories, songs, and dances, enjoy local and guest performers, and the tasty feasts prepared by our cooks. We are honored to have you visit us. 

The prize-winning design will be announced at the Spring General Assembly on April 6th and the winner contacted by telephone and/or email.

Mähsi cho for your participation. We can’t wait to share your creations.