Kakisa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kakisa
K'ágee
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First Nation - Designated Authority
(Ka'a'gee Tu First Nation) |
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 Kakisa
Location in Northwest Territories
Kakisa
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Territory | Northwest Territories |
| Region | South Slave Region |
| Constituency | Deh Cho |
| Census division | Region 4 |
| Settled | 1962 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 94.80 km2 (36.60 sq mi) |
| Population
(2016)
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| • Total | 36 |
| • Density | 0.4/km2 (1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Canadian Postal code |
X0E 1G4
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| Area code(s) | 867 |
| Telephone exchange | 825 |
| - Living cost | 137.5 |
| Sources: Department of Municipal and Community Affairs, Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Canada Flight Supplement Postal code shared with Hay River 2013 figure based on Edmonton = 100 |
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Kakisa is a small community in the Northwest Territories, Canada. It's located in the South Slave Region, right by Kakisa Lake. The name "K'agee" in the Slavey language means "between the willows."
The community is southeast of Fort Providence. It used to be at Tathlina Lake. In 1962, Kakisa moved to its current spot. This move made it closer to the Mackenzie Highway. Now, a 13 km (about 8 miles) all-weather road connects it to the highway.
Who Lives in Kakisa?
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In 2021, the Statistics Canada census counted 39 people living in Kakisa. This was a small increase from 36 people in 2016. The community has a land area of about 95 square kilometers (36.7 square miles).
Most people in Kakisa are from First Nations. The main languages spoken are South Slavey and English.
Community Services
Even though Kakisa is a small place, it has some important services.
- Police Services: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) help keep the community safe. Officers come from nearby Fort Providence.
- Shopping: There is one grocery store called the "River Front Convenience Store-Motel." It also serves visitors who come to see the beautiful Lady Evelyn Falls.
- Education: Kids in Kakisa can go to Kakisa Lake School. They can study there up to Grade 9.
First Nations in Kakisa
The Dene people who live in Kakisa are part of the Ka'a'gee Tu First Nation. This First Nation is also a member of the larger Dehcho First Nations group. They work together on important issues for their communities.
