Fort Resolution facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fort Resolution Denı́nu Kų́ę́
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Fort Resolution Location in Northwest Territories Show map of Northwest Territories Fort Resolution Location in Canada Show map of Canada
Country	Canada
Territory	Northwest Territories
Region	South Slave Region
Territorial electoral district	Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh
Census division	Region 5
Hamlet	5 January 2011
Area
• Land	455.22 km2 (175.76 sq mi)
Elevation	160 m (520 ft)
Population  (2016)
• Total	470
• Density	1.0/km2 (3/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−07:00 (MST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−06:00 (MDT)
Postal code	X0E 0M0
Area code(s)	867
Telephone exchange	394
- Living cost	142.5
- Food price index	144.0
Climate	Dsc
Sources: Department of Municipal and Community Affairs, Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Canada Flight Supplement 2013 figure based on Edmonton = 100 2015 figure based on Yellowknife = 100

Fort Resolution is a small community in Canada's Northwest Territories. The local people call it Denı́nu Kų́ę́, which means "moose island place." It is located where the Slave River meets the huge Great Slave Lake. This makes it a special spot for nature and history. It is also the main home for the Deninu Kųę́ First Nation.

Fort Resolution is the oldest European community in the Northwest Territories. It was built way back in 1819. For a long time, it was a very important place for the fur trade. It was a key stop on the water route that went north. Today, Fort Resolution is recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada. This means it is a very important place in Canadian history.

Life in Fort Resolution

Fort Resolution has a school called Deninoo School, which teaches students from kindergarten to grade 12. The community also has a place for hockey, a community hall, and a nursing station for health care. There is a youth centre, a police office, and a bed and breakfast for visitors. You can find a general store, a convenience store, a diner, and two gas stations.

The Fort Resolution Airport is used for special flights, like charter planes or medical emergency flights. The oldest building in town is the historic Roman Catholic Church, built in the early 1800s. There is also a Protestant church.

The beach along Great Slave Lake is a great place for summer fun. You can go swimming, watch birds, fish, or just relax. Local people enjoy fishing, hunting, and trapping all year round.

Nearby Pine Point

Close to Fort Resolution is a place called Pine Point. It used to be a busy town with a lead mine. But when the price of lead dropped in the 1980s, the mine closed. The town was then emptied. Many houses and buildings from Pine Point were moved to Fort Resolution, Hay River, and parts of Northern Alberta. This included the hockey arena, which was brought to Fort Resolution.

Community Events and Activities

Every year in late August, Fort Resolution celebrates Deninoo Days. This event marks the start of moose hunting season. It includes fun activities like parades, traditional races, games, and talent shows.

If you love the outdoors, there are many things to do. You can go camping, canoeing, and fishing. Some local guides can help you with fishing trips. There is also a nearby park called Little Buffalo River Crossing. It has historical sites and natural beauty. You can get there by road, and it has a campground with 12 spots.

Population and People

In 2021, about 412 people lived in Fort Resolution. Most of the people living here are Indigenous. This includes many people of Dene and Métis background. The main languages spoken are English, Chipewyan, and Michif.

First Nations

The Deninu Kųę́ First Nation represents Fort Resolution. They are part of the Akaitcho Territory Government.

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Notable People

One famous person from Fort Resolution is David Graeme Hancock. He was the 15th Premier of Alberta, which means he was like the leader of the government for that province for a short time in 2014.

Climate

Fort Resolution has a subarctic climate. This means it has short, mild summers and very long, cold winters. Winters usually last from October through April.

On January 8, 1936, the temperature in Fort Resolution dropped to -59.4°C (-75°F). This is the coldest temperature ever recorded in the Northwest Territories!