Yellowknives Dene First Nation

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.[1]

Yellowknives Dene First Nation
Band No. 763
PeopleYellowknives
TreatyTreaty 8
HeadquartersNdilǫ
Dettah
TerritoryNorthwest Territories
Population (2020)[1]
On other land701
Off reserve905
Total population1606
Government[1]
ChiefEdward Sangris
Tribal Council[1]
Akaitcho Territory Government
Website
ykdene.com

References

  1. "First Nation Detail". Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved December 28, 2019.


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