The Fond du Lac Denesuline Nation is located on the east end of Lake Athabasca in northern Saskatchewan and is about 36,800 hectares in size. The primary language spoken in the community is Dene. Community leaders signed Treaty 8 in 1899 and celebrations were held in 1999 in honour of the 100th anniversary of the signing. There are approximately 1,560 registered band members, with 860 living on reserve. Employment is provided through the Band, local schools, and mining companies as well as local industry. The community hosts an annual youth conference, which is attended by youth from the community and surrounding areas.
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