Lutselk'e, Northwest Territories
Encyclopedia
Łutselk'e also spelt Łutsel K'e, is a "designated authority" in the North Slave Region
of the Northwest Territories
, Canada
. The community is located on the south shore near the eastern end of Great Slave Lake
and until 1 July 1992, it was known as Snowdrift, as the community lies near the mouth of the Snowdrift River.
, the majority of which are First Nations
. The main languages in the community are Chipewyan
and English
.
detachment and health centre with two nurses in the community. There is a single grocery store, the Lutselk'e Co-op, a post office
and nine lodges or outfitters in the area. Education in the community goes up to Grade 12 and there is also a community learning centre run by Aurora College
.
Although not accessible by road there is an airport, Lutselk'e Airport
, with scheduled services from Yellowknife and an annual sealift
is provided by Northern Transportation Company Limited
from Hay River
in the summer. Lutselk'e Water Aerodrome
is available in the summer months when the lake is clear of ice.
.
North Slave Region
The North Slave Region is one of five administrative regions in the Northwest Territories. The region consists of eight communities with the regional offices situated in Behchoko and Yellowknife. With the exception of Yellowknife the communities are predominately First Nations.-Communities:The...
of the Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories
The Northwest Territories is a federal territory of Canada.Located in northern Canada, the territory borders Canada's two other territories, Yukon to the west and Nunavut to the east, and three provinces: British Columbia to the southwest, and Alberta and Saskatchewan to the south...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The community is located on the south shore near the eastern end of Great Slave Lake
Great Slave Lake
Great Slave Lake is the second-largest lake in the Northwest Territories of Canada , the deepest lake in North America at , and the ninth-largest lake in the world. It is long and wide. It covers an area of in the southern part of the territory. Its given volume ranges from to and up to ...
and until 1 July 1992, it was known as Snowdrift, as the community lies near the mouth of the Snowdrift River.
Demographics
Population is 318 according to the 2006 CensusCanada 2006 Census
The Canada 2006 Census was a detailed enumeration of the Canadian population. Census day was May 16, 2006. The next census following will be the 2011 Census. Canada's total population enumerated by the 2006 census was 31,612,897...
, the majority of which are First Nations
First Nations
First Nations is a term that collectively refers to various Aboriginal peoples in Canada who are neither Inuit nor Métis. There are currently over 630 recognised First Nations governments or bands spread across Canada, roughly half of which are in the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia. The...
. The main languages in the community are Chipewyan
Dene Suline language
Dene Suline or Chipewyan is the language spoken by the Chipewyan people of central Canada. It is a part of the Athabaskan family...
and English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
.
Services
There is a two-person Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceRoyal Canadian Mounted Police
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police , literally ‘Royal Gendarmerie of Canada’; colloquially known as The Mounties, and internally as ‘The Force’) is the national police force of Canada, and one of the most recognized of its kind in the world. It is unique in the world as a national, federal,...
detachment and health centre with two nurses in the community. There is a single grocery store, the Lutselk'e Co-op, a post office
Canada Post
Canada Post Corporation, known more simply as Canada Post , is the Canadian crown corporation which functions as the country's primary postal operator...
and nine lodges or outfitters in the area. Education in the community goes up to Grade 12 and there is also a community learning centre run by Aurora College
Aurora College
Aurora College, formerly Arctic College, is a college in the Northwest Territories, Canada with campuses in Inuvik, Fort Smith and Yellowknife. They have learning centres in 23 communities in the NWT. The head office for Aurora College is located in Fort Smith.-Mission:*Aurora College is dedicated...
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Although not accessible by road there is an airport, Lutselk'e Airport
Lutselk'e Airport
Lutselk'e Airport is located northeast of Lutselk'e Northwest Territories, Canada. Caribou may be found on the runway and the local terrain makes this a difficult aerodrome to use at night....
, with scheduled services from Yellowknife and an annual sealift
Sealift
Sealift is a term used predominantly in military logistics and refers to the use of cargo ships for the deployment of military assets, such as weaponry, vehicles, military personnel, and supplies...
is provided by Northern Transportation Company Limited
Northern Transportation Company Limited
Northern Transportation Company Limited is a marine transportation company in the Canadian and American Arctic owned by Norterra, a holding company jointly owned by the Inuvialuit of the Northwest Territories and the Inuit of Nunavut...
from Hay River
Hay River, Northwest Territories
Hay River , known as "the Hub of the North," is a town in the Northwest Territories, Canada, located on the south shore of Great Slave Lake, at the mouth of the Hay River. The town is separated into two sections, a new town and an old town with the Hay River Airport between them...
in the summer. Lutselk'e Water Aerodrome
Lutselk'e Water Aerodrome
Lutselk'e Water Aerodrome , is located on Great Slave Lake and is open from the middle of June until September. However, drifting ice may be encountered until July....
is available in the summer months when the lake is clear of ice.
First Nations
Łutsel K'e is represented by the Lutsel K'e Dene First Nation and are part of the Akaitcho Territory GovernmentAkaitcho Territory Government
The Akaitcho Territory Government is a First Nations organization representing the Dene people of the Northwest Territories, Canada.-Members:*Deninu Kue First Nation - Fort Resolution*Lutsel K'e Dene First Nation - Lutselk'e...
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