Dog Rib Rae First Nation

The Dog Rib Rae First Nation is a Tłı̨chǫ (formerly known as Dogrib) First Nations band government in the Northwest Territories. The band's main community is Behchokǫ̀, known before 2005 as Rae-Edzo, where 2,396 of its 3,292 members live. By enrollment, it is the largest First Nation in the Canadian territories.[1]

Dog Rib Rae First Nation
Band No. 765
Flag
PeopleTłı̨chǫ
TreatyTreaty 11
Tłı̨chǫ Agreement
HeadquartersBehchokǫ̀
TerritoryNorthwest Territories
Population (2019)[1]
On other land2396
Off reserve896
Total population3292
Government[1]
ChiefClifford Daniels
Tribal Council[1]
Tłı̨chǫ Government

In 2005, Dog Rib Rae became part of the Tłı̨chǫ Government, and collectively holds title to 39,000 square kilometers of Tłı̨chǫ land. The new Behchokǫ̀ Community Government has assumed most of the band's powers and responsibilities. However, the federal government still recognizes Dog Rib Rae for Indian Act enrollment purposes.[1][2]

References

  1. "First Nation Detail". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
  2. "Behchokǫ̀". Tłı̨chǫ Government. Retrieved September 6, 2019.


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