Dene Tha' First Nation

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The Dene Tha' First Nation is a First Nations government of the South Slavey in Northern Alberta. Its population is centred in three communities: Bushe River, Meander River, and Chateh. Dene Tha' is a member of the North Peace Tribal Council

Territories[edit]

The following areas are reserved for the Dene Tha': Amber River 211, Bistcho Lake 213, Bushe River 207, Hay Lake 209, Jackfish Point 214, Upper Hay River 212, and Zama Lake 210 [1] The total area of the reserves is 74,224 acres (30,037 ha).

Demographics[edit]

As of 2013 the First Nations registered population was 2871 with 2017 members living on reserves or crown land and 854 members living off reserve.[2][3] The main language, as reported by the band government is "Dene" which includes the South Slavey language.

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