People/politician

Chief Isaac (Tr'ondek Han)

Chief Isaac (Tr'ondek Han) (1850–1932), politician, from Canada. Linked to gold.

Legacy

Founded the village of Moosehide on the Yukon River through diplomacy during the Klondike rush, when Han lands were overrun. The Tr'ondek Hwech'in later negotiated a treaty and self-government.1

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ExamplesKlatsassinA Chilcotin chief fought the gold-rush road in 1864. Chief Isaac chose diplomacy at the Klondike.2

Mines

Worked atKlondike (Bonanza Creek)The Han chief who had to find a safe home as a gold rush overran his land.1

Places

Worked atDawson CityHe founded the village of Moosehide on the Yukon River during the Klondike rush.1

Sources

  1. ISAAC Dictionary of Canadian Biography
  2. KLATSASSIN Dictionary of Canadian Biography

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