Fort Resolution, Indigenous settlement on Great Slave Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada
Fort Resolution extends along the southeastern shore of Great Slave Lake, where the Slave River meets the waters at an elevation of 160 meters.
The North West Company established a trading post in 1786, followed by the Hudson's Bay Company in 1815, merging into Fort Resolution in 1821.
The Deninu Kų́ę́ First Nation maintains their headquarters in Fort Resolution, preserving traditions through hunting, trapping, and seasonal celebrations like Deninoo Days.
The hamlet contains essential services including Deninoo School, a nursing station, a hockey arena, and an airport for charter and medical evacuation flights.
Fort Resolution holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Northwest Territories, dating back to 1819.
Location: Region 5, Northwest Territories
Inception: January 5, 2011
Elevation above the sea: 160 m
GPS coordinates: 61.17170,-113.67200
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:03
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