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Sambaa K’e (Trout Lake)
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Status • Reports • Working Group
The
Sambaa K’e (salm-bah-k) candidate protected area is approximately 10600
km2 and is situated in the south-central Dehcho region
Factsheet on Sambaa K'e including a
map
Importance of Sambaa K'e/Trout Lake
The people of Sambaa K'e want to protect the historic and
cultural values of their traditional lands. There are many traditional
burial sites and important cultural sites in this area.
The area is rich in wildlife and fish and is important
for subsistence harvesting. Important boreal woodland caribou habitat
extends throughout the area. Moose, wolverine, and many species of
waterfowl are also found within the area.
The Sambaa K'e people still live a very traditional
lifestyle and rely heavily on this land for their food and to keep their
culture strong.
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For more information contact
the
Protected Areas Strategy Secretariat
“The land takes
care of us…nwt_pas@gov.nt.ca
we
take care of the land.”
(867) 920-3179 or (867) 669-2685
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