The Champagne and Aishihik First Nations is hosting a five-day cultural gathering in Haines Junction, Yukon, from July 3 to 7, 2026. The Äshèyi Camp and Gathering invites citizens to take part in traditional activities, language programs, and community connection in the heart of CAFN territory.
Set for early July, the event brings people together on the land to share traditions at Äshèyi, one of two historic settlements that give the First Nation its name. Äshèyi means “at the end (or tail) of the mountain range” in Southern Tutchone and Tlingit. CAFN has more than 1,200 citizens and is one of the largest of Yukon’s 14 First Nations. Its traditional territory covers 41,000 square kilometres across Yukon and northwest British Columbia. The main government offices are in Haines Junction, with a satellite office in Whitehorse.
The Da Kų Cultural Centre in Haines Junction, opened in May 2012, serves as a hub for cultural programming and supports language revitalization efforts. “Da Kų” means “Our House” in Southern Tutchone. The centre often works alongside groups like the Dakwäkäda Dancers, who have taught youth through song and dance for more than two decades.
Full details on registration and daily schedules are available through the CAFN events calendar.
