The Dene Tha’ (or
People Common to the Territory, or Common Peoples) are
divided into three separate communities located in Northwest
Alberta – Bushe River, Meander
River, and Chateh (formerly known as Assumption).
Total acreage is 74,224. These reserves are accessible
in different ways, such as winter road, road, water,
and rail.
Today, approximately 1800 people live on the reserves
and about another 600 live off the reserves. The predominant
linguistic group is Athapaskan Dene. Governance is by
a chief and an eight-member council all of who are elected
by members via a custom electoral system.
Mission Statement
2006
By December 2009 the Chief and Council
will have a Constitution derived from Treaty, traditional
and modern knowledge. Through the new Constitution
the Dene Tha First Nation will have effiecient, transparent
and accountable governance and administration for
delivery of services and economic growth for the Dene
Tha people. The Dene Tha people will – through
use of their traditional territory – enhance
healing, education, training and economic potential.
Leading by example, the Chief and Council will encourage
and promote active participation of its membership
in matters affecting the Dene Tha First Nation.
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