Łue Túé Sųlái
Last updated: March 2010
Łue Túé Sųlái (the Five Lakes) includes Ekali Lake (Ezáa Łue Túe), Sanguez Lake (Tł’onie Túé), Gargan Lake (Tłįtętįį), McGill Lake (Tthets’éhk’e’), and Deep Lake (Dechį Náʔa) and is approximately 180 km² in size.
- Factsheet on Łue Túé Sųlái including a map (full pdf | map pdf)
- Photo Gallery of Łue Túé Sųlái (viewer)
Importance of Łue Túé Sųlái
- Łue Túé Sųlái has habitat for several species of fish, wildlife and ducks, and is an important area for medicinal plants. These lakes have been used by the Jean Marie River First Nation for traditional activities such as hunting, fishing and gathering for countless generations and continue to be used today.
- Łue Túé Sųlái once held historic permanent camps, and there are several traditional trails, burial sites, and stories associated with the area. Jean Marie River First Nation has proposed Łue Túé Sųlái as a protected area with the hope of ensuring future generations will remain connected to their culture and history.
Status
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In November 2009, Jean Marie River First Nation submitted a formal
request to the GNWT Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI)
to act as sponsoring agency.
- Much of the Łue Túé Sųlái Area of Interest is being protected through the Dehcho Interim Measures Agreement, which expires in October 2010. Łue Túé Sųlái is also identified as a conservation zone in the final draft Dehcho Land Use Plan.
- Currently in Step 3 of the PAS process. Assessment work has already begun.
Next Steps
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Establish a working group once a sponsoring agency is confirmed.
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Continue documentation of values.
Reports
- 2009 - The Five Lakes | Cultural Documentation (pdf)
