Colville Lake, NT X0E 1L0
Ph:(867) 709-2900
Fax: (867) 709-2909
This Co-op was incorporated in 1968 and operates a retail store and video rental business. Colville Lake is a very traditional Dene community and the Co-op is the only retail business available to the people living there. In October 2001 a new retail facility opened, ensuring that community residents have the infrastructure they need.
About Colville Lake POPULATION: 103 TIME ZONE:
Traditional Name: k'AHBA Mi Tuwe (ptarmigan net)
Colville Lake is probably one of the most traditional communities you will find in the Northwest Territories. Located within the traditional homeland of the North Slavey Dene, organization of the community did not begin until 1962 when the Roman Catholic Mission was created. The community's economy is based on game hunting, fishing and trapping with tourism playing a secondary role. Languages spoken in the community are North Slavey and English.
