Dog Rib Rae First Nation facts for kids
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| People | Tłı̨chǫ |
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| Treaty | Treaty 11 Tłı̨chǫ Agreement |
| Headquarters | Behchokǫ̀ |
| Territory | Northwest Territories |
| Population (2019) | |
| On other land | 2396 |
| Off reserve | 896 |
| Total population | 3292 |
| Government | |
| Chief | Clifford Daniels |
| Tribal Council | |
| Tłı̨chǫ Government | |
The Dog Rib Rae First Nation is a group of Tłı̨chǫ people. They are one of the many First Nations in Canada. A First Nation is a self-governing Indigenous community. The Dog Rib Rae First Nation lives in the Northwest Territories.
Their main home is a community called Behchokǫ̀. Before 2005, this place was known as Rae-Edzo. Most of the Dog Rib Rae First Nation members live in Behchokǫ̀. In 2019, about 2,396 of their 3,292 members lived there. This makes them the largest First Nation in Canada's territories by the number of members.
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Who Are the Tłı̨chǫ People?
The Tłı̨chǫ are an Indigenous group in Canada. They are also known as the Dogrib people. They have lived in the Northwest Territories for a very long time. Their culture and traditions are very important to them.
Their Traditional Lands
The Tłı̨chǫ people have a deep connection to their land. In 2005, the Dog Rib Rae First Nation became part of the Tłı̨chǫ Government. This government now manages a large area of Tłı̨chǫ land. This land covers about 39,000 square kilometers. That's a huge area, almost the size of Switzerland!
How They Are Governed
The Dog Rib Rae First Nation used to be governed mainly by a "band government." This is a type of local government for First Nations.
The Tłı̨chǫ Government
In 2005, a big change happened. The Dog Rib Rae First Nation joined with other Tłı̨chǫ communities to form the Tłı̨chǫ Government. This new government now handles many of the daily tasks and decisions for the community. For example, the Behchokǫ̀ Community Government, which is part of the Tłı̨chǫ Government, now manages many local services.
Staying Connected to Canada
Even with the new Tłı̨chǫ Government, the Canadian federal government still recognizes the Dog Rib Rae First Nation. This is for official membership purposes under a law called the Indian Act. This act helps keep track of who is a registered member of a First Nation in Canada.
