Welcome to Tulita
Welcome to Tulita, meaning where the two rivers meet. The two rivers referred to are the Mackenzie River, which flows north from Great Slave Lake to the Arctic Ocean, and the Great Bear River that flows west out of the Great Bear Lake. Tulita is home to the Mountain Dene or Sahtu Dene making up about 75 per cent of the population who speak both English and North Slavey. Tulita also has a significant Métis population (10 per cent) and non-Aboriginal population (10 per cent). Tulita has a population of 566 people (2009).
Community at a glance
| Region: Sahtu Region Electoral District: Western Arctic Constituency: Sahtu Incorporated: April 1, 1984 Mayor: Danny Yakeleya SAO: Chris Chai | MLA: Norman Yakeleya Elevation: 101m Time Zone: MST Postal Code: X0E 0K0 Area Code: 867 |
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Northern Farm Training Institute Workshops
The Northern Farm Training Institute is a new experetial school based in Hay River, NT. Aspiring and active gardeners from across the NWT are invited to participate in a series of workshops on established farms and community-based sites. Travel subsidies are available.
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Employment Opportunities
Currently there are no positions available in this community.
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Emergency Numbers
| Fire | 588-2222 |
| Ambulance | 588-4251 |
| Rcmp | 588-1111 |
