Tr'ochëk

Tr'ochëk is a National Historic Site of Canada in Dawson, Yukon.

Yukon · Dawson, Yukon · location approximate

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Tr'ochëk, in the middle Chu kon'dëk (Yukon River) valley, lies at the heart of Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in territory. This gathering place is valued for its rich natural resources and its significance to the community in sustaining and transmitting its heritage. Tr'ochëk exemplifies the connection between the land and its people, and speaks to the land as a source of traditional knowledge. The importance of the landscape is expressed in oral histories, language, and place names, and in the continued use of the site. Tr'ochëk is a place where the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in community reflects upon and shares its culture with others.

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TR’OCHËK Tr'ochëk est situé dans la vallée du Chu kon'dëk (fleuve Yukon), au coeur du territoire Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in. Ce lieu de rencontre est reconnu pour la richesse de ses ressources naturelles et son apport au maintien et à la transmission du patrimoine de la communauté. Tr'ochëk témoigne du lien entre la terre et son peuple, et de l'importance de la terre comme source de savoir traditionnel. La valeur de ce paysage est évoquée par la tradition orale, la langue, les noms de lieux et l'usage continu du site. A Tr'ochëk, la communauté Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in retrouve ses racines et partage sa culture avec d'autres.

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Tr'ochëk

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