Łutsël K'é Dene First Nation facts for kids
Flag of the Łutsël K'é Dene
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| People | Chipewyan |
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| Treaty | Treaty 8 |
| Headquarters | Łutselk'e |
| Territory | Northwest Territories |
| Population (2021) | |
| On reserve | 16 |
| On other land | 522 |
| Off reserve | 279 |
| Total population | 817 |
| Government | |
| Chief | Darryl Marlowe |
| Tribal Council | |
| Akaitcho Territory Government | |
| Website | |
| facebook.com/lutselke | |
The Łutsël K'é Dene First Nation is a group of Indigenous people in the Northwest Territories of Canada. They are a band government, which means they have their own local government. Their main community is called Łutselk'e, located on the East Arm of Great Slave Lake. This community was once known as Snowdrift.
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Who Are the Łutsël K'é Dene?
The Łutsël K'é Dene are part of the larger Chipewyan people. They have lived in their traditional territory for thousands of years. A First Nation is a term used in Canada for Indigenous peoples who are not Inuit or Métis. A band government helps manage the affairs of its community members.
Their Treaty and Land
The Łutsël K'é Dene First Nation is connected to Treaty 8. A treaty is a formal agreement between Indigenous peoples and the Canadian government. These agreements often define land rights and other important matters. The Łutsël K'é Dene continue to live on and care for their ancestral lands.
How the Nation is Governed
The Łutsël K'é Dene First Nation has a chief and council who lead the community. As of 2021, their chief is Darryl Marlowe. They are also part of the Akaitcho Territory Government. This larger group helps different First Nations work together on common goals.
Community Members
In 2021, the Łutsël K'é Dene First Nation had 817 registered members. Most of their members live on other lands or off-reserve. A smaller number live directly on their reserve land.
Protecting the Land: Thaidene Nëné Park
The Łutsël K'é Dene First Nation played a very important role in creating Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve. This huge park was officially established in 2019. It protects a large area of land and water that is special to the Dene people.
What is Co-Management?
Thaidene Nëné Park is managed together by the Łutsël K'é Dene First Nation and Parks Canada. This is called "co-management." It means they share responsibility for protecting the park's nature and culture. This partnership ensures that traditional Indigenous knowledge helps guide how the park is cared for. It also means that the park is a place where both nature and culture are respected and preserved for future generations.
