Sambaa K'e facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sambaa K'e
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First Nation (Designated Authority)
(Sambaa K'e Dene Band) |
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 Sambaa K'e
Location in Northwest Territories
Sambaa K'e
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Territory | Northwest Territories |
| Region | Dehcho Region |
| Constituency | Nahendeh |
| Census division | Region 4 |
| Trading post | 1796 |
| Settlement | Late 1960s |
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| • Land | 119.51 km2 (46.14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 495 m (1,624 ft) |
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(2016)
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| • Total | 88 |
| • Density | 0.7/km2 (2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Canadian Postal code |
X0E 1Z0
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| Area code(s) | 867 |
| Telephone exchange | 206 |
| - Living cost | 162.5 |
| - Food price index | 144.1 |
| 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 |
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Sambaa K'e is a small community located in the Dehcho Region of the Northwest Territories, Canada. Its name comes from the Slavey language and means "place of trout." The community is found near the Alberta border, east of Fort Liard. It sits right on the shore of a lake also known as Sambaa K'e.
This community is unique because it doesn't have a road that's open all year. You can reach Sambaa K'e by a special winter road for a short time each year. Otherwise, people travel there by air using the Sambaa K'e Aerodrome, which is open all year. The community used to be called "Trout Lake." On June 21, 2016, its name was officially changed to "Sambaa K'e" to reflect its traditional Slavey name.
Community Population
Sambaa K'e is a small community with a close-knit population. In the 2021 Canadian census, 97 people lived in Sambaa K'e. This was a small increase from its population of 88 people in 2016. The land area of the community is about 118 square kilometers (45.6 square miles).
Most of the people living in Sambaa K'e are First Nations. In 2016, 80 residents identified as First Nations. Many people in the community also speak South Slavey as their first language.
First Nations People
The Dene people who live in Sambaa K'e are part of the Sambaa K'e First Nation. This group is also a member of the larger Dehcho First Nations organization. These groups work together to represent the interests and rights of the Dene people in the region.
Local Services
Even though Sambaa K'e is a small and remote community, it has some important services for its residents.
- There is a small general store where people can buy everyday items.
- The community has a health centre to provide medical care.
- Mail from Canada Post arrives once a week by a special charter plane.
- Residents can borrow books, movies, and CDs through a program called Borrow by Mail. This service is offered by the NWT Public Library Services.
- Besides the main airport, Sambaa K'e Aerodrome, there is also Trout Lake Water Aerodrome which operates in the summer for floatplanes.
The community also runs the Sambaa K'e Fishing Lodge. This lodge offers a real northern fishing experience during the summer months. It's a way for visitors to enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings and the great fishing in the area.
