Lac Brochet, Manitoba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lac Brochet 197A
ᑕᐤᕊ ᕤᐧᐁ
Dahlu T’ua |
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 Lac Brochet 197A
Location in Manitoba
Lac Brochet 197A
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Manitoba |
| Region | Northern |
| Area
(reserve), (community)
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| • Total | 50.211 km2 (19.387 sq mi) |
| • Land | 4.99 km2 (1.93 sq mi) |
| Total refers to the reserve and land to the community | |
| Elevation
(airport)
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369 m (1,211 ft) |
| Population
(2016) (community)
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| • Total | 728 |
| • Density | 146.0/km2 (378/sq mi) |
| Postal code |
R0B 2E0
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Lac Brochet 197A (which is Dahlu T’ua in the Dene language) is a special area of land called an Indian reserve. It is located in the northern part of Manitoba, Canada. This reserve is home to the Northlands Denesuline First Nation, a group of Dene people. You can find it in the beautiful boreal forest, right on the north shore of Lac Brochet. It's about 240 kilometers (150 miles) northwest of the city of Thompson.
The community of Lac Brochet is part of this reserve. It serves as the main office for the Northlands Denesuline First Nation. Getting to Lac Brochet can be tricky because there are no regular roads connecting it to other parts of Manitoba. Some roads can only be used in winter when the ground is frozen. Many people travel to and from Lac Brochet using the Lac Brochet Airport, which is close to the community.
Kids in the community go to Petit Casimir Memorial School. This school teaches students from kindergarten all the way up to grade 12.
Northlands Denesuline First Nation
The community of Lac Brochet is the main place where the Northlands Denesuline First Nation manages its affairs. This includes important decisions for the community.
As of September 2021, the Northlands Denesuline First Nation had 1,153 members. Most of these members (975) lived on the reserve, while 173 lived off the reserve. The First Nation is led by a Chief and six councillors. They are part of the Keewatin Tribal Council. This council has its main office in Thompson. It represents eleven different First Nations in Northern Manitoba.
Population and Languages
The people of Lac Brochet speak different languages. In the 2016 Canadian Census, 530 residents said that Dene was their first language. Five residents said that Cree was their first language. Most people in the community also speak English.
In 2016, the total population of Lac Brochet was 728 people. The land area of the community is about 4.99 square kilometers. This means there were about 146 people living in each square kilometer. The average age of people in Lac Brochet in 2016 was 26.1 years old.
