Tr'ondëk: An Indigenous History of the Klondike Gold Rush

A digital exhibit challenges the romanticized, whitewashed narrative of the Klondike Gold Rush (1896–1899) by centering Indigenous perspectives. It deromanticizes the event's devastating impact on traditional trades, homelands, and customs in Yukon and Alaska territories. The exhibit, 'Tr'ondëk: An Indigenous History of the Klondike Gold Rush,' is structured around four themes—'Before the Gold Rush,' 'Discovery on Chʼëchozhùʼ Ndëk,' 'Jëje In Hǫ̀ląy—Lots of People,' and 'Aftermath'—with an introductory section for unfamiliar audiences. Unlike conventional accounts, this project prioritizes Indigenous voices to correct historical omissions and is freely accessible online.

Jones, Braden Nicholas. (2026). Tr'ondëk: An Indigenous History of the Klondike Gold Rush. Unknown. https://doi.org/10.82267/TIND.519383