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Lutsel K'e Co-operative Limited
Lutsel K'e, NT X0E 1A0
Ph: (867) 370-3511
Fax: (867) 370-3000
Email:
manager.lutselk'e@ArcticCo-op.com
Chipewyan Dene First Nations people formed this Co-op
in December 1973, which is the only retail store in
the community. Other Co-op operations include postal
and fuel services. The traditional/former name of the
Co-op is "Snowdrift".
About the Community
The name Lutsel
K'e means "place of small fish". The community
has a population of 318, and the languages spoken are
Chipewyan and English.
Lutsel K'e,is the most northerly Chipewyan community,
with no road access. Scheduled air service is available
from Yellowknife and there is barge service from Hay
River during the month of July. The local economy is
traditionally based and supplemented by arts, crafts
and tourism.
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