Dechi Laot'i First Nations

The Dechi Laot'i First Nations is a Tłı̨chǫ First Nations band government in the Northwest Territories. The band's main community is Wekweètì, known before 2005 as Snare Lake, where 173 of its 193 members live.[1]

Dechi Laot'i First Nations
Band No. 774

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People	Tłı̨chǫ
Treaty	Treaty 11 Tłı̨chǫ Agreement
Headquarters	Wekweètì
Territory	Northwest Territories
Population (2019)[1]
On other land	173
Off reserve	20
Total population	193
Government[1]
Chief	Charles Football
Council	Gordon Judas Patrick Tom Travis Washie
Tribal Council[1]
Tłı̨chǫ Government

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

References

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