Dänojà Zho (Long Ago House) Cultural Centre
(Museum)
The resurgence of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in culture is embodied in an extraordinary new building on the Dawson waterfront .
(Museum)
Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre is a dramatic exception to the town ’s gold rush theme by drawing on much older traditions, those of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in. The contemporary architecture interprets salmon drying racks and winter shelter and is surrounded by Yukon wild flowers, berry bushes and trees. The Cultural Centre overlooks the Yukon River and provides a magnificent view down river to Moosehide.
Dänojà Zho was officially opened in July 1998,and has become both a community centre for heritage activities and a visitor attraction. Visitors have an opportunity to learn about the traditional and contemporary life of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in.
