Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre
1131 Front Street Y0B 1G0 Dawson City, YT, Canada

Drin tsul zhìt shò ähay! Merry Christmas to our relatives, friends, neighbors and visitors to our traditional territory. Stay well and have a joyous day.

Thank you for supporting the Dänojá Zho Cultural Centre Gift Shop! Today is our last day open until the New Year! Merry Christmas from us to you! Have a safe and healthy holiday. Glenda, Kylie, Asia, and Fran

Ke' chin Nodrëk - The Magic Mukluk. Today is the winter solstice- the shortest and darkest time of the year. The cold and dark days we come together and share our old stories, family stories and even new stories. Working with original artwork by Darcy Tara McDiarmid, Glenda, Georgette and Fran have created a new story of one young person’s adventure while gathering wood for the winter celebration at Moosehide Village. We hope you enjoy it.... Drin tsul zhìt shò ähay. Wishing you a happy holiday season, good health and good times as we walk towards 2021. . . . . . #dawsoncity #dawson #storytelling #indigenousstorytelling #yukonfirstnations #moosehide #moosehidegathering #trondekhwechin #storytellingforkids

The Danoja Zho Cultural Centre is closed for tours and public programming at this time. If you are interested in shopping in our Gift Shop, please contact us for an appointment or stop by and ring the bell on the back deck Monday to Friday 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Sometimes we are away from the facility, so feel free to call first on those chilly days before you walk over. ... Covid protocols are in place and we ask that you wear a mask and use hand sanitizer when shopping with us. You can connect by email: [email protected] or by calling (867) 993-7100 ext. 500. Take care of each other. - - #dawson #dawsoncity #visitdawsoncity #firstnationtourism #yukonfirstnationtourism #trondek #dawson #indigenoustourismcanada #Yukon #visittheyukon #touryukon #trondekhwechin #trondeklife

Danoja Zho Gift Shop is open Saturday, December 19th from Noon to 4:00 pm. Last day of shopping is Tuesday 12:30 to 4:00 pm. Happy Holidays!

OPEN this Saturday, December 19 at 12 noon. Only 7 shopping days left at Danoja Zho Gift Shop. Open Monday to Saturday this week only!... Contact Asia for information at (867) 993-7100 ext. 500. Open until 4:00pm Tuesday, December 22. Closed until January 11, 2021. . . . #dawsoncity #shoplocal #shopdawson #yukon #yukonfirstnation #handmade #tea #drinktea #hancrafted #yukonmade #indigenousdesign

It is the dark time of year again. The storytelling time. We have been inspired by the story of a large winter gathering held in 1903-04 at Moosehide Village. Over 200 guests arrived by dog team from near and far for two weeks of celebration! Every person has a role to play when hosting guests- even the youth. ... Collecting wood and hauling water were both very important activities to keep camp running smoothly. We got to wondering what kind of adventures did the kids have while doing their chores? Working with original artwork by Darcy Tara McDiarmid, we have created a new story of one young person’s adventure on the trail. Stay tuned for that story to be posted on winter solstice- December 21. Out for a walk over the holidays? Check out the giant, shining Magic Mukluk on the driveway of Danoja Zho and the window display on the Yukon River side of Danoja Zho. These are both part of our storytelling project. . . . . #dawsoncity #storytelling #yukonstorytelling #yukon #yukonfirstnations #moosehidevillage #trondekhwechin #longtimeago #solstice #traditions #mukluks #dawson #IndigenousStorytelling

Special and hand-crafted everything! DZCC Gift Shop is open Monday to Friday 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Gift Shop is only open until December 22.

We are getting into the Drin Tsul zhìt shò ahy mood! Greetings from Asia, Glenda, Fran and Kylie!

Eight holiday greetings! Mahsi cho Georgette and the Yukon Native Language Centre.

Nodrëk. It Shines! A light filled celebration to create new stories of community, joy and wonder. Friday, December 18 at 7:00 pm on the dike. Look for the luminaries and ice candles!... Join us to celebrate the last day of school and winter solstice by creating a ribbon of light along the dike. Bring a lantern or any source of light and let your little light shine! Fireworks shortly after 7:00 pm. Mahsi cho to the Dawson Volunteer Firefighters. Everyone welcome. Dress for the north wind! Warm up fire at DZCC. Covid precautions please folks! Cover up and stay in your bubble with the proper distance from others. A community partnership with Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre, Dawson City Recreation Department, Robert Service School, Klondike Visitors Association and the awesome Dawson City Volunteer Firefighters. . . . #dawsoncity #dawson #yukon #Stories #fireworks #lastdayofschool #wintersolstice #wintersolstice2020 #community #firstnations #light #luminaries #dawsoncityyukon #trondekhwechin #danojazho #dzcc #dawsonfamilyfriendly #christmasactivity #volunteerfirefighters

Nodrëk! It shines! It was a cold night with a north wind off the Yukon River, but that didn't stop folks from celebrating the dark time and the end of the school term at Danoja Zho Cultural Centre and along the dike. The fireworks were great (even though our photos are not) and the contributions of ice candles, mukluks and animal lanterns was so beautiful!... The Dawson Firefighters blew off 3 rounds of fireworks. A good reward for those who hung out and walked the glowing path-way and stayed by the fire hosted by Elder Victor Henry. A big shout out to Mr. Menzies shop class at Robert Service School! That was an awesome torch! Mähsi cho to Asia and Stephen who braved the cold wind and frost bitten fingers to light the 130 ice lanterns and luminarias. Mähsi cho to the Klondike Visitors Assc. and City of Dawson Recreation for the purchase of the fireworks! Happy Holidays and enjoy the storytelling season! #dawsoncity #dawsoncityyukon #dawson #trondekhwechin #luminaria #thirtybelowzero #NorthWind #solstice #wintersolstice2020 #lastdayofschool2020 #winterholidays #letyourlittlelightshine #sparkle #yukonfirstnations #yukoncornelius #yukon #firstnationcanada #indigenouscanada #culturalcentre

Desla's Strong Woman tea is now in stock. This is our custom blend and only available at Danoja Zho. The Danoja Zho Gift Shop is open Monday to Friday from 12:30 - 4:00 pm until December 21.... Please call ahead if it is a cold day and make sure we are able to greet you. Kylie (867) 993 7100 ext. 500. Covid precautions in place. Bring your mask! . . . . #dawsoncity #shoplocal #shopdawson #solstice #beadwork #beads #mukluks #indigenousgifts #supportlocal #giftshop #dawson #dawsoncityyukon #Yukonfirstnations #Firstnationgifts #Christmasgifts #crhistmas #madebyhand #handcrafted #handsewn #handmade #sewnwithlove #covidshopping #tea #maketea #cupoftea #drinktea

Cozy toes provided by Indigenous artist Margie Kormendy. Hand-made in Dawson City, completely unique and toasty warm. Danoja Zho Gift Shop is open Monday to Friday 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm until December 22. Phone orders and at the back door pick-up available.... Call Asia at (867) 993-7100 ext. 500. . . . . #dawsoncity #dawson #dawsoncityyukon #shoplocal #shopdawson #handmade #handcrafted #indigenouswomen #childrensclothing #handsewn #madewithlove #yukonfirstnation #yukon #yukonart See more

We are thinking about the holiday season ahead. If you are mailing gifts outside of the Yukon you should be too! Danoja Zho Gift Shop is open Monday to Friday from 12:30 - 4:00 pm until December 21. Please call ahead if it is a cold day and make sure we are able to greet you. Kylie (867) 993 7100 ext. 500.... Covid precautions in place. Bring your mask! . . . . #dawsoncity #shoplocal #shopdawson #solstice #beadwork #beads #mukluks #indigenousgifts #supportlocal #giftshop #dawson #dawsoncityyukon #Yukonfirstnations #Firstnationgifts #Christmasgifts #crhistmas #madebyhand #handcrafted #handsewn #handmade #sewnwithlove #covidshopping

The Danoja Zho Cultural Centre is closed at this time. If you are interested in shopping in our Gift Shop, please contact us for an appointment or stop by and ring the bell on the back deck Monday to Friday 1pm to 4pm. Covid protocols are in place and we ask that you wear a mask and use hand sanitizer when shopping with us.... You can connect by email: [email protected] or by calling (867) 993-7100 ext. 500. Take care of each other. - - #dawson #dawsoncity #visitdawsoncity #firstnationtourism #yukonfirstnationtourism #trondek #dawson #indigenoustourismcanada #Yukon #visittheyukon #touryukon #trondekhwechin #trondeklife

The Danoja Zho Cultural Centre has the best view of the Yukon River. Today we held our breath as the George Black Ferry made two final trips to the west side and back again.

Giant mahsi cho to the businesses and the arts and culture organizations who displayed red clothing for the Sisters In Spirit walk on Monday. It is so appreciated. We missed getting photos of all of them, but here are a few. Thank you neighbours! . .... . . #dawsoncityyukon #dawsoncity #reddress #MissingandMurderedIndigenousWomenandGirls #truthandreconciliation #MMIWG2S #MMIWG #yukonmmiwg #yukon #yukonwomen #yukonsupport

A few photographs of the gathering outside Danoja Zho this morning to honour and remember Indigenous Veterans from our community, the Yukon and Canada. We are grateful for the community members who came out on this lovely, snowy day to share prayers and thoughtfulness. Mahsi cho to Chief Roberta Joseph, Elder Clara Van Bibber, Elder Dolores Roberts, Elder Victor Henry and the Dawson Rangers for their words, support and participation.... Mahsi cho TH Wellness dept. for providing "tea and bannock to go" in a covid safe manner. Much appreciated by all. . . . . #VeteransDay #indigenousveterans #canadainrangers #remeberanceday2020 #gather #dawsoncity #dawsoncityyukon #trondekhwechin #dzcc #AboriginalVeteransDay

Wënèkät. It is cold. It is cold enough to create slush pans on the Yukon River and for winter clothes to come out of the closet once again. Note the lights of the George Black ferry in the middle of all that slush!

Today we gathered outside Danoja Zho for a fireside remembrance of Indigenous Veterans from our community, the Yukon and Canada. Mahsi cho to Chief Roberta Joseph, Elder Clara Van Bibber, Elder Dolores Roberts, Elder Victor Henry and the Dawson Rangers for their words, support and participation. We are grateful for the community members who came out on this lovely, snowy day to honour and remember.... Mahsi cho TH Wellness dept. for providing "tea and bannock to go" in a covid safe manner. Much appreciated by all. . . #dawsoncity #Indigenousveterans #remeberanceday2020 #AboriginalVeterans #weremeber #Community #canadainrangers #yukon #snowday #firecircle #fire

The ihe niyaje shëk our sisters together, always. In October, communities across Canada come together to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirited people by walking together in unity and mindfullness. In DawsonCity, over 60 people came together to share the burden of loss and hope for the future.

Ähä hohshä! It is snowing outside! Its tricky to see the Ferry on the river this morning and a bit slippery under foot. Take an Elders arm today. .... . . #dawsoncityyukon #winteriscoming #winter #yukonriver #slippery #steadyonyourfeet #earlysnow

Everyone welcome. Sunday, November 8 at 11:00 am there will be a fireside gathering to honour Indigenous Veterans at Danoja Zho Cultural Centre. Dress for outdoor winter weather. ... Please be mindful of Covid precautions. Hosted by the Danoja Zho Cultural Centre and the Chief John Jonas Centre. #Dawson #DawsonCity #Yukon #Yukonveterans #poppyday #community #gathering #remember #indigenousveterans

Niyaje, hädätr’ënidhän Our sisters, we love them. It was good to be together to remember our Sisters in Spirit this evening. Mahsi cho to Elder Angie Joseph-Rear for sharing a prayer, Elder Victor Henry for carrying the Tr'ondek Hwech'in flag, and Georgette McLeod for the the cultural teaching. Dawson City is a community who cares.... Mahsi. Thank you Dawson Women's Shelter. . . . #SistersInSpirit #sistersinspirit2020 #trondekhwechin #reportonmissingandmurderdindigenouswomenandgirls #yukonmmiwg #walkforoursisters #truth #yukonfirstnation #yukon #reddresses #red #reddress #MissingandMurderedIndigenousWomenandGirls #dawsoncity #communitycares

Niyaje chonk zhit hänjit tr’ädäl - We walk for our sisters in spirit. The ihe niyaje shëk our sisters together, always fire has been lit at Danoja Zho. Join us as we gather at 6pm. Everyone is welcome. ... . . . . #dawson #SistersInSpirit #reddresses #indiginous #yukonmmiwg #yukonfirstnation #trondekhwechin #reportonmissingandmurderdindigenouswomenandgirls #missingandmurderedaboriginalwomen #oursisters #walkforoursisters #truthandreconciliation #truth #firstnationscanada

A fireside gathering to honour Indigenous Veterans will be held on Sunday, November 8 at 11:00 am at Danoja Zho Cultural Centre. Everyone welcome. Dress for outdoor weather. Please follow Covid precautions. Hosted by the Danoja Zho Cultural Centre and the Chief John Jonas Centre.... . . . #remeberanceday2020 #indigenousveterans #remember #rememberanceday #AboriginalVeterans #canadainveterans #yukonfirstnations #dawsoncity #dawson #Dawsoncityyukon #TH #DZCC #community #gathering #PrayerFire #peace #sacrifice #indigenoussacrifice #poppy

Please join us this evening at 6pm at DZCC as we gather to walk and remember missing and murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirited people in Canada. Rain or shine, we walk with candles to the picnic shelter on Front Street for a fire, prayers and conversation. Everyone is welcome to attend. Wearing masks is encouraged. Please maintain social distancing. This gathering is hosted by the Dawson Women's Shelter, Danoja Zho Cultural Centre and Tr'ondek Hwech'in Wellness de...partment. . . . #truthandreconciliation #truthandreconciliationcanada #MissingandMurderedIndigenousWomenandGirls #MMIWG2S #MMIWGActionNow #mmiwawareness2020 #MMIWG #dawsoncity #dawsoncityyukon #yukonfirstnation #yukonfirstnations #yukon #yukonwomen #yukonmmiwg #SistersInSpirit #IndigenousLivesMatter #indigenous #indigenousartist #community #Redes #MMIWGActionNow #ReportonMissingandMurderdIndigenousWomenandGirls

As part of the Sisters In Spirit gathering on Monday, we have partnered with a new art collective to exhibit work created by Indigenous artist Faye Chamberlain. Cutting Through Red Tape is a exploration of colonization, family, resilience, world view and the call for healing and reconciliation. The dress is made with red duct tape fashioned into regalia with a cotton butterfly pattern lining. The fringe on the back of the dress has words of pain, suffering, cruelty and sadn...Continue reading

Niyaje, hädätr’ënidhän Our sisters, we love them. In October, communities across Canada come together to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirited people. Red clothing is placed out of doors to acknowledge this tremendous loss, and to create a visual reminder that these lost ones were daughters, sisters, mothers, aunties, partners, friends, neighbours, and loved ones. The REDress Project was created by Indigenous artist Jaime Black as a visual r...eminder of the staggering number of Indigenous women who are no longer with us, to draw attention to the gendered and racialized nature of violent crimes against Indigenous women, and to evoke a presence through the marking of absence. In Dawson City you can take part in remembering missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit folks by placing red clothing outside your home or business and please join us on Monday, October 5th at 6:00pm at Dnojà Zho Cultural Centre followed by a river walk and bonfire at the market shelter. Everyone is welcome. Dawson Womens Shelter, TH Wellness dept and Danoja Zho Cultural Centre. Mahsi cho. . . . . #truthandreconciliation #reddress #redress2020 #MissingandMurderedIndigenousWomenandGirls #MMIWG2S #MMIWGActionNow #SistersInSpirit #residencialschools #violenceagainstwomen #trondekhwechin #dawsoncity #dzcc #WalkingWithOurSisters #yukonsistersinspirit #yukon #firstnationwomen #yukonfirstnations #YFN #justice

Tr'ondek Hwech'in Elders, citizens and government staff walked along the Yukon River in solidarity with the survivors of residential school system and in memory of those who are no longer with us. Prayers, words of welcome and gratitude were shared at the end of the trail at the picnic shelter. Many of our residential school survivors and their families were in attendance and it was good to be together. Their strength and guidance is appreciated by us all.... The Trinke Zho- Children's House contributed hand-print art for the DZCC garden box after a story time and a romp on the grass to get their exercise and stir up the black bugs. Mahsi cho to the Elders who guided us today: Victor Henry, Angie Joseph-Rear and Clara Van Bibber. . . . . #dawsoncity #reconciliation #orangeshirtday2020 #remember #OrangeShirtDay #residencialschools #respect #elders #children #sacredfire #childrensart #yukon #yukonindigenous #indigenouscanada #yukonfirstnation #orange #indigenous #firstnations

Elder Victor Henry has lit the fire at Danoja Zho for the Every Child Matters activities that are under way for the late morning and afternoon. Mahsi Victor. Robert Service School students have been dropping by with art they have made to to learn more about what Orange Shirt day is all about. .... . . #dawsoncity #orangeshirtday2020 #reconciliation #elder #sacredfire #trondekhwechin #residencialschools #DZCC #gathertogether #OrangeShirtDay

Today is so much more than an orange shirt. Today we recognize the experiences of over 150,000 Indigenous children, including children from our Dawson community, who suffered great harm at residential schools in Canada. Residential schools were established with the purpose of assimilating Indigenous peoples into mainstream Canadian society by attempting to erase their cultures, force them into Christianity and to speak only English or French. Students were discouraged from sp...eaking their Indigenous language or practicing their culture and traditions. If they were caught, the children would experience severe and often cruel punishment. Throughout the years, students lived in substandard conditions and endured physical and emotional abuse. One in twenty-five Indigenous children died while attending residential schools. There have also been convictions of sexual abuse perpetrated by school administration and staff. Students at residential schools rarely had opportunities to see or experience family life. Most were in school 10 months a year, away from their parents and relatives; some stayed all year round. All correspondence from the children was written in English or French, which many parents couldn't read. Brothers and sisters at the same school rarely saw each other, were forbidden to speak to each other and all activities were segregated by gender. Some schools carried out nutritional experiments on malnourished students in the 1940's and 1950’s with the church and federal government's knowledge. When children returned to their communities, they often found they couldn't speak their language and didn't have the skills or knowledge to help their parents. They became outsiders in their own lands. Frustrated and isolated, the children often became ashamed of their Indigenous heritage. The education or skills taught at the residential schools were generally substandard; many former students found it hard to function in an urban setting and were not prepared for young adult life outside the institution or in their communities. The aims of Canadian assimilation meant devastation for those who were subjected to years of this abuse and has caused inter-generational trauma and hurt that remains present in our communities today. We recognize these hurts and recommend all Canadians read and think about how they can participate and move forward in reconciliation through the Calls To Action. http://www.trc.ca/assets/pdf/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf #orangeshirtday2020 #dawsoncity #dawson #trondekhwechin #DZCC #residencialschool #everychildmatters #yukon #yukonfirstnations #indigenouscanada #reconciliation

Niyaje chonk zhit hänjit tr’ädäl We walk for our sisters in spirit. We are preparing for the Sisters In Spirit gathering and a community representation of REDess October 3-6th.... The REDress Project was created by Indigenous artist Jaime Black as a visual reminder of the staggering number of Indigenous women who are no longer with us, to draw attention to the gendered and racialized nature of violent crimes against Indigenous women, and to evoke a presence through the marking of absence. In Dawson City we will gather to remember missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit folks on Monday, October 5th at 6:00pm at Dnojà Zho Cultural Centre followed by a river walk and bonfire at the market shelter. Everyone is welcome. https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/ Gathering is hosted by the Dawson Women's Shelter, Tr'ondek Hwech'in Wellness dept. and DZCC. Niyaje chonk zhit hänjit tr’ädäl - We walk for our sisters in spirit #dawsoncity #redress #sistersinspirit #trondekhwechin #walkforoursisters

What is Every Child Matters- Orange Shirt day? Check out this short video featuring Phyllis Webstad. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3vUqr01kAk Like all things 2020, we are doing things a little differently for "Orange Shirt Day" on September 30th. ... Robert Service School students will be dropping by the picnic shelter on the water front and then walking down with some hand-crafted tributes to the Cultural Centre. The Trinke Zho children will be coming for a story, followed by Tr'ondek Hwech'in staff and community members making a riverside walk at 3pm. Mahsi cho to the TH Wellness Team.

We hope that you will join us on Monday, October 5 at 6pm. This is an outdoor gathering and walk so please dress to stay warm. Everyone is welcome. Masks encouraged.

We call this the Northern Sampler. Each piece is unique and has a small sample of the things we love! Beads, birch bark, porcupine quills, sweet-grass and caribou antler. Hand-crafted by the talented Faye Chamberlain and available at Danoja Zho Cultural Centre Gift Shop today. ... DZCC Gift Shop is now open Monday to Friday from 1pm-4pm. Please enter by riverside deck and ring the door bell. You can call ahead to inquire about what we have in stock. (Yes! We have new colours of beads!) Call Kylie at (867) 993-7100 ext. 500. for more information. Covid safety practices are in place at DZCC. . . #dawsoncity #trondekhwechin #beads #athabaskan #north #giftshop #handcrafted #handmade #homebody #caribouantler #caribou #porcupinequills #birchbark #fayechamberlain #dzcc #shoplocal #covidcrafting #yukon #indigenous #indigenousart #indigenousartist #dawsoncityyukon #beadersofinstagram #beaders