Smith's Landing First Nation facts for kids
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| People | Dënesųłı̨né |
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| Treaty | Treaty 8 |
| Headquarters | Fort Smith |
| Territory | Northwest Territories |
| Land | |
| Reserve(s) | |
| Land area | 100.497 km2 |
| Population (2019) | |
| On reserve | 163 |
| Off reserve | 204 |
| Total population | 367 |
| Government | |
| Chief | Thaidene Paulette |
| Council size | 5 |
| Tribal Council | |
| Akaitcho Territory Government | |
| Website | |
| slfn196.com | |
The Smith's Landing First Nation is a group of Indigenous people in Canada. They are also known as the Tthëbátthı́ dënesųłı̨ne in their own language. Their main office is in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. The people of this First Nation call themselves the Thebati Dene Suhne.
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Understanding the Smith's Landing First Nation
The Smith's Landing First Nation is a self-governing group. They manage their own community and lands. This type of group is called a band government in Canada.
Where the Nation is Located
The main office for the Smith's Landing First Nation is in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. This town is in northern Canada. The First Nation also has lands in the nearby province of Alberta.
Who Are the People?
The people of the Smith's Landing First Nation are part of the Dënesųłı̨né people. They speak a language called Dene Suline. In 2019, there were 163 members living on their lands. Another 204 members lived off their lands.
Leadership and Governance
The First Nation has a chief and a council. They work together to make decisions for their community. The current chief is Thaidene Paulette. There are five members on the council. The Smith's Landing First Nation is also part of the Akaitcho Territory Government. This larger group helps different First Nations work together.
Exploring Indian Reserves
Indian reserves are special areas of land in Canada. These lands are set aside for the use and benefit of First Nations people. The Smith's Landing First Nation has ten reserves. All of these reserves are located in the province of Alberta.
List of Reserves
Here are the names of the ten reserves belonging to the Smith's Landing First Nation:
- Ɂejëre Kʼelnı Kuę́ 196I (also known as Hay Camp)
- Hokédhe Kué 196E (also known as Myers Lake)
- Kʼı Kué 196D (also known as Birch Lake)
- Łı̨ Dezé 196C (also known as Dog River)
- Tthebacha Náre 196A (also known as Border Town)
- Tthebatthıe 196 (also known as Fort Fitzgerald)
- Tsʼu Kʼadhe Kué 196F (also known as Leland Lake)
- Tsʼu Nedhé 196H (also known as Pine Lake)
- Tsʼu Kué 196G (also known as Charles Lake)
- Tthejëre Ghaı̨lı̨ 196B (also known as Salt River)
