Gamèti, Northwest Territories
History
The area is within the traditional territory of the Tłı̨chǫ (Dogrib) First Nations and was a popular hunting camp prior to permanent settlement. In the 1960s, Dene elders around Behchokǫ̀ decided to return to the land and establish traditional camps in the bush. Gamètì was established during this time, although in more recent years it too has become a modern community with essential services of its own. The community was officially known as Rae Lakes until August 4, 2005.
Before 2005, the community was unincorporated, and local governance was provided by a First Nations band government, Gameti First Nation. Under the terms of the Tłı̨chǫ Agreement, most responsibilities of Gamètì have been transferred to a new Gamètì Community Government. However, the First Nation is still recognized by the federal government for Indian Act enrollment.
Demographics
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In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Gamètì had a population of 252 living in 82 of its 104 total private dwellings, a change of -9.4% from its 2016 population of 278. With a land area of 9.04 km (3.49 sq mi), it had a population density of 27.9/km (72.2/sq mi) in 2021.
According to the 2016 Census there were 270 Indigenous people, of which all were First Nations. Local languages are Dogrib (Tłı̨chǫ) some Slavey and English.
Services
The community, which is served by the Gamètì/Rae Lakes Airport, does not have all-weather road access, but an ice road is sometimes built in the winter. There is a daycare in the Gamètì and the Jean Wetrade School that provides education up to grade 12, along with a community learning centre. Other services include a post office, a two-member RCMP detachment, a health centre, with one nurse and the Rae Lakes General Store.
Climate
Gamètì has a subarctic climate (Dfc) with the average high throughout the year averaging below the freezing point. Due to it being below the tree line it has relatively warm but short summers.
| Climate data for Gamètì | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high humidex | −1.1 | −1.8 | 8.1 | 19.1 | 26.7 | 33.9 | 36.4 | 31.9 | 26.2 | 17.8 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 36.4 |
| Record high °C (°F) | −0.8 (30.6) |
−1.4 (29.5) |
9.4 (48.9) |
19.2 (66.6) |
26.7 (80.1) |
32.6 (90.7) |
32.0 (89.6) |
31.7 (89.1) |
23.6 (74.5) |
18.3 (64.9) |
5.0 (41.0) |
1.7 (35.1) |
32.6 (90.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −22.7 (−8.9) |
−18.3 (−0.9) |
−11.4 (11.5) |
1.3 (34.3) |
8.9 (48.0) |
17.9 (64.2) |
21.5 (70.7) |
17.1 (62.8) |
10.1 (50.2) |
−0.2 (31.6) |
−11.0 (12.2) |
−17.1 (1.2) |
−0.3 (31.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −27.1 (−16.8) |
−23.6 (−10.5) |
−18.5 (−1.3) |
−5.9 (21.4) |
3.4 (38.1) |
12.9 (55.2) |
16.8 (62.2) |
13.2 (55.8) |
7.0 (44.6) |
−2.7 (27.1) |
−14.5 (5.9) |
−21.5 (−6.7) |
−5.0 (23.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −31.5 (−24.7) |
−28.9 (−20.0) |
−25.4 (−13.7) |
−13.1 (8.4) |
−2.2 (28.0) |
7.9 (46.2) |
12.2 (54.0) |
9.2 (48.6) |
3.8 (38.8) |
−5.2 (22.6) |
−18.1 (−0.6) |
−25.9 (−14.6) |
−9.8 (14.4) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −51.5 (−60.7) |
−47.8 (−54.0) |
−46.6 (−51.9) |
−35.5 (−31.9) |
−22.3 (−8.1) |
−1.0 (30.2) |
−0.1 (31.8) |
−1.0 (30.2) |
−7.7 (18.1) |
−28.1 (−18.6) |
−41.3 (−42.3) |
−47.1 (−52.8) |
−51.5 (−60.7) |
| Record low wind chill | −53.6 | −60.4 | −51.5 | −43.3 | −30.7 | −6.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | −13.4 | −33.3 | −45.4 | −53.0 | −60.4 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 73.2 | 72.3 | 60.5 | 54.0 | 50.4 | 45.7 | 49.6 | 59.8 | 69.6 | 79.5 | 84.3 | 80.9 | 65.0 |
| Source: Environment Canada Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010 | |||||||||||||
See also
References
- ^ https://www.tlicho.ca/content/community-government-0
- ^ Chief Administrative Officer
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Northwest Territories)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- ^ Listed under "Rae Lakes (Gameti)" by Northwestel
- ^ "NWT Communities - Gamèti". Government of the Northwest Territories: Department of Municipal and Community Affairs. Retrieved 2014-01-21.
- ^ "Northwest Territories Official Community Names and Pronunciation Guide". Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre. Yellowknife: Education, Culture and Employment, Government of the Northwest Territories. Archived from the original on 2016-01-13. Retrieved 2016-01-13.
- ^ Canada Flight Supplement. Effective 0901Z 16 July 2020 to 0901Z 10 September 2020.
- ^ Gamètì - Statistical Profile
- ^ Tłı̨chǫ Agreement (PDF), Ottawa: Queen's Printer for Canada, 2003, ISBN 0662349717
- ^ Differences in Community Government Structures
- ^ Government of the NWT news release on land claims signing Archived February 12, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "1981 Census of Canada: Census subdivisions in decreasing population order" (PDF). Statistics Canada. May 1992. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- ^ "1986 Census: Population - Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions" (PDF). Statistics Canada. September 1987. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- ^ "91 Census: Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions - Population and Dwelling Counts" (PDF). Statistics Canada. April 1992. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- ^ "96 Census: A National Overview - Population and Dwelling Counts" (PDF). Statistics Canada. April 1997. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- ^ "Population and Dwelling Counts, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, and Census Subdivisions (Municipalities), 2001 and 1996 Censuses - 100% Data (Northwest Territories)". Statistics Canada. August 15, 2012. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2006 and 2001 censuses - 100% data (Northwest Territories)". Statistics Canada. August 20, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Northwest Territories)". Statistics Canada. July 25, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), Northwest Territories". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
- ^ Population Estimates By Community from the GNWT
- ^ Gamètì Infrastructure Profile
- ^ "Gameti, Northwest Territories". Weatherbase. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
- ^ "Rae Lakes". Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010. Environment Canada. Climate ID: 2203359. Archived from the original (CSV (3069 KB)) on 2020-03-13. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
Further reading
- Northwest Territories, and BHP Billiton Diamonds Inc. Communities and Diamonds Socio-Economic Impacts in the Communities of: Behchoko, Gameti, Whati, Wekweeti, Detah, Ndilo, Lutsel K'e, and Yellowknife : 2005 Annual Report of the Government of the Northwest Territories Under the BHP Billiton, Diavik and De Beers Socio-Economic Agreements. [Yellowknife]: Govt. of the Northwest Territories, 2006.
