About Dene Tha'

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About Dene Tha'

Life Today.

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.

Dene Tha’ First Nation has over 350 dwellings. A school provides K through grade 12 education to more than 450 students. Transportation, counselling, a boarding home, support and accommodation is also provided. Dene Tha’ is part of the North Peace Tribal Council (NPTC), which administers post-secondary education resources. Health and nursing services include the Meander River Health Centre and the Assumption Nursing Station. Social services include social assistance, adult in-home care, the Winbert Didzena Memorial Children’s Centre, alcohol counselling services, a family violence healing team, community health resources, and Child and Family Services provided by the NPTC Child Welfare Agreement.

Dene Tha’ First Nation facilities include First Nation office and public works buildings in Chateh; public works buildings and Four Chiefs Complex in Bushe River; and First Nation office and public works buildings in Meander River. Municipal services include water and sewer systems, a fire truck, a water truck, and a sewer truck.

Dene Tha’ First Nation economic activities include a gas station/food store; other stores (hardware, crafts, fur purchasing); a laundromat; a post office; a bottle depot; snack and coffee shop; Dene Tha’ Construction; and natural gas distribution. Member-owned businesses provide taxi service, home building and electrical services, and small engine repair.

The Dene Tha’ are divided into three communities located in Northwest Alberta - Bushe River, Meander River, and Chateh.