Yellowknives Dene First Nation facts for kids
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| People | Yellowknives |
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| Treaty | Treaty 8 |
| Headquarters | Ndilǫ Dettah |
| Territory | Northwest Territories |
| Population (2021) | |
| On reserve | 11 |
| On other land | 771 |
| Off reserve | 835 |
| Total population | 1,617 |
| Government | |
| Chief | Edward Sangris |
| Tribal Council | |
| Akaitcho Territory Government | |
| Website | |
| ykdene.com | |
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation is a band government in the Northwest Territories. It represents the Yellowknives people, namesake of the territorial capital Yellowknife. Its membership primarily resides in two communities: Ndilǫ, bordering the City of Yellowknife at the tip of Latham Island, and Dettah, separated from the city by Yellowknife Bay.
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