Burwash Landing and Destruction Bay are home by choice to many people and for many reasons. The Kluane First Nation people made Burwash Landing their home. Others who moved to Burwash Landing or Destruction Bay really enjoy the life they lead in the community. Many like the small community; they are comfortable in small communities and like the feeling of being part of the community. Some have stable employment that keeps them in the community.
Since the winters are long and cold, indoor activities are important in keeping busy. Many people like reading, baking, carving, and sewing. Some First Nation women still do bead work and sew with native tanned hides. They make moccasins, hats and many other small handicrafts like necklaces and hairpins. Some make baskets from birchbark.
Outdoor activities in the winter include snowmobiling, skating and ice-fishing.
Haines Junction Price Survey
| October 2003 | Whitehorse = 100 |
|---|---|
| Total Survey Items | 109.4 |
| Meat | 100.2 |
| Dairy/Eggs | 105.6 |
| Fruit/Veg. | 109.9 |
| Bread/Cereal | 111.1 |
| Other Foods | 112.8 |
| Household Operations | 100.3 |
| Health & Personal Care | 144.9 |
| Gasoline | 106.4 |
| Cigarettes | 105.9 |
In spring and summer, when the weather is warmer and the days are longer, people spend a lot of time outdoors. Some residents plant their gardens or greenhouses. With a lake right at the community, fishing is popular. Some people go sport fishing, some fish commercially, and others operate fishing trips for a fee. Camping is another popular activity for many. In August people go hunting. In late summer many people pick wild blueberries, cranberries, mossberries and strawberries.
Summer is also the time when people work at summer seasonal jobs, and this is a busy time for private businesses.
