The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government and the Government of Yukon have started a joint project to plan a new subdivision in Dawson City, Yukon. The work officially began on February 25, 2026, to help create more housing options for local residents.
The planning process covers four connected pieces of land located next to each other. Two of these sections are Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Settlement Land, and the other two are owned by the territorial government.
This partnership allows the two governments to share the costs of the project equally. The work is guided by an agreement signed in October 2025 that ensures both sides work together on how the land is developed.
Hähkè Darren Taylor and Minister of Community Services Cory Bellmore are leading the effort to combine traditional knowledge with modern planning methods. The City of Dawson is also participating as an advisor to provide local input on the project.
The final plan will outline where new homes will be built and how essential services like water and roads will be installed. This initiative is meant to address the urgent need for more housing as the community continues to grow.
