Welcome to THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF NAHANNI BUTTE DENE BAND
Nahanni Butte - The Real Gateway to Nahanni National Park Reserve
About US
The Community of Nahanni Butte
In the heart of Denendeh Northwest Territories, charming mountains make for astounding views and hold important stories in their traditional names, like Tthenáágó – meaning “strong rock” in Dene Zhatıé. The land and water of the area was used and travelled on by the Naha Dene people for centuries. Located 500 km southwest of Yellowknife, the permanent settlement of Nahanni Butte was formed in the early 1940s. Families from surrounding camps all gathered in to form what is now known as Nahanni Butte. The community sits along the picturesque banks of the South Nahanni River, 1 km up river from where the Liard River and South Nahanni River meet. Nahanni Butte has a small population of around 150 people, and for each of them, this community is their home, filled with deep rooted family ties and a place that is difficult to leave. The community members are proud of their rich cultural heritage, tradition and are well-connected to their land.
Nahanni Butte is the real gateway to Nahanni National Park Reserve. The Cirque of the Unclimbables’ granite spires rise out of the lush alpine meadow, at Náįlįcho (Virginia Falls) the South Nahanni River surges over a drop twice the height of Niagara Falls. Nahanni National Park Reserve, encompassing 30,000 square kilometers, is a designated UNESCO world heritage site. The Nahanni Butte Dene Band welcome adventurers to Nahʔą Dehé, land of peaks, plateaus and wild rivers.
Nahanni Butte Dene Band
Nahanni Butte Dene Band (NBDB), traditionally known as Nahɂą Dehé Dene Band, is a "Designated Authority" located in the Dehcho Region of the Northwest Territories, Canada. NBDB aims to support the Nahanni Butte community in upholding the rights and interests of the members of the community to make it a better place to live. NBDB is responsible for providing municipal services in the community of Nahanni Butte and delivering various programs and services for the benefits of the residents and members.
Vision, mission and values
Our Vision
To preserve our culture, to empower our people, and to leave the world better than we found it
Our Mission
The Nahanni Butte Dene Band will develop strong individual, family and community self-sufficiency by balancing economic activities with cultural values and progressive social and community enhancement to continue to endure and prosper.
Our Values
Ehtthi gŎàlats’enda (Honesty)
Lets’edihchà (Respect)
Nahe gondiè (Our Stories)
Mets’edihchà (Honor)
Nàets’edlŎ (Laughter)
Godzee nezy (Kindness)
Teghàets’edetsi (Sharing)
Tets’àts’endih (Caring)