Gameti

Gamètì Community Details

The traditional name of the settlement, Games Lake (pronounced Gah-May), was named for the elder who first camped there and means “rabbit net lake”. Gameti is a traditional Tlicho community about halfway between Great Slave and Great Bear lakes.

Location

  • Located along the chain of waterways connecting Great Slave Lake to Great Bear Lake

  • 64'09'N latitude and 177'20'W longitude

  • 177 air km northwest of Yellowknife
Population (2007)

  • 307
Languages

  • English

  • Dogrib
Transportation

  • Accessible by air from Yellowknife via Air Tindi

  • Ice road access in the winter
Industry

  • Domestic fishing, hunting and trapping. Some residents also work rotationally at nearby diamond mines.
Schools

  • Jean Wetrade Gamètì School: K-9
Local Services

  • General Store

  • Health Centre

  • Social workers from Whatì and Behchokö are in the community providing assistance on a regular basis

  • Hotel

  • General store

  • Large community hall

  • Alcohol is prohibited by community plebiscite