The Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre is a cultural centre of the
Kwanlin Dün First Nation
The Kwanlin Dün First Nation (KDFN) or Kwänlin Dän kwächʼǟn (″Whitehorse People″) is located in and around Whitehorse in Yukon, Canada.
The Kwanlin Dün is the largest First Nation in Yukon. Linguistically, the Kwanlin Dün are affi ...
located in
Whitehorse
Whitehorse () is the capital of Yukon, and the largest city in Northern Canada. It was incorporated in 1950 and is located at kilometre 1426 (Historic Mile 918) on the Alaska Highway in southern Yukon. Whitehorse's downtown and Riverdale areas ...
,
Yukon
Yukon (; ; formerly called Yukon Territory and also referred to as the Yukon) is the smallest and westernmost of Canada's three territories. It also is the second-least populated province or territory in Canada, with a population of 43,964 as ...
,
Canada
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. The centre opened in June 2012. The centre consists of a long house, artists studios, a gallery, classrooms, and an outdoor ceremonial space on the banks of the Yukon River. Attached to the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre, but separate, is the Whitehorse Public Library. The centre hosts the
Adäka Cultural Festival The Adäka Cultural Festival ('Adäka' or 'Festival') is an annual multi-disciplinary arts and culture festival in Whitehorse, Yukon that celebrates First Nations arts and culture, with a specific focus on Yukon First Nations. 'Adäka', in the South ...
and the Shakaat Artist Residency
during summer months.
See also
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Adäka Cultural Festival The Adäka Cultural Festival ('Adäka' or 'Festival') is an annual multi-disciplinary arts and culture festival in Whitehorse, Yukon that celebrates First Nations arts and culture, with a specific focus on Yukon First Nations. 'Adäka', in the South ...
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MacBride Museum of Yukon History
The MacBride Museum of Yukon History is a non profit museum located in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. Founded in 1950 by the Yukon Historical Society, and opened in 1952, it is the oldest museum in the Yukon. Funding to expand the museum was approved i ...
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Yukon Arts Centre
The Yukon Arts Centre (YAC) an arts centre and gallery located in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. The art centre opened in May 1992 and contains a 428-seat theatre, and a used to hosts arts performances and exhibitions. The arts centre permanent colle ...
References
External links
Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre - Whitehorse, Yukon
Museums in Yukon
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