Hän

The Hän are a group of people who live near big, beautiful rivers. They are also called Han or Hwëch'in / Han Hwech’in, which means “People of the River.” They belong to the First Nations and Alaska Native groups and speak a language from the Athabaskan-speaking family.

Their homes were in a forested area around important rivers like the Upper Yukon River (Chu Kon'Dëk), Klondike River (Tr'on'Dëk), Bonanza Creek (Gàh Dëk), and Sixtymile River (Khel Dëk). These places are now part of the border between Alaska and the Yukon Territory.

Today, many Hän people live in towns like Dawson City, Yukon and Eagle, Alaska. They work hard to keep their traditions and culture alive.

The Hän people love fish, especially salmon. They catch fish in many ways using tools like traps and nets. They also hunt animals like moose and caribou. In the past, they lived in special houses made from wooden poles and moss to stay warm.