Northlands Denesuline First Nation facts for kids
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 Location in Manitoba
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| People | Dene and Denesuline |
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| Headquarters | Lac Brochet, Manitoba |
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| Chief | Simon Denechezhe |
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| Keewatin Tribal Council | |
The Northlands Denesuline First Nation (Chipewyan: ᓂ ᗂᘚ ᑌᓀ, Nįh hots’į Dene) is a First Nation in northwestern Manitoba, Canada. A First Nation is a group of Indigenous people with their own government. This community is part of the larger Dene or Denesuline people. Long ago, their ancestors were sometimes called the "Caribou-eaters" because caribou were a very important part of their lives.
The main community and administrative center for the Northlands First Nation is Lac Brochet. Its name in the Denesuline language is Dahlu T’ua (Chipewyan: ᑕᐤᕊ ᕤᐧᐁ), which means 'Jackfish Lake'. In 2011, most people living in Lac Brochet spoke Denesuline as their first language. English is also widely spoken by the community members.
Land and Home: Where the Northlands Denesuline Live
The Northlands Denesuline First Nation has special areas of land that are their traditional territory. These lands are important for their culture and way of life. The First Nation's territory includes five main areas:
- Lac Brochet 197A is the largest area, covering about 464 hectares (1,147 acres). This is where the community of Lac Brochet is located.
- Sheth Chok is another significant piece of land, about 1,213 hectares (2,998 acres) in size.
- Thuycholeeni covers about 47 hectares (117 acres).
- Thuycholeeni Aze is around 201 hectares (497 acres).
- Tthekale Nu is about 211 hectares (521 acres).
Community and Leadership: How the First Nation is Governed
As of February 2013, the Northlands Denesuline First Nation had a total of 1,024 members. Most of these members, 868 people, lived on their reserve lands. Another 156 members lived off-reserve, meaning they lived in other places.
The First Nation is led by a Chief and six councillors. These leaders are chosen by the community to make decisions and represent their people. The Northlands Denesuline First Nation is also part of the Keewatin Tribal Council. This council has its main office in Thompson and helps support eleven different First Nations in Northern Manitoba.
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