First Nations Language Groups in Saskatchewan - The Denesuline

Saskatchewan is a province geographically located in the central part of North America, the southern part of the province is made up of the Grassland Plains while the northern region is comprised of forests, lakes and rivers, the central area is the tree belt and the transgression of the plains. The First Nations people of Saskatchewan have occupied this area since time immemorial and will continue to live off the land, however the diverse geographical makeup of the land offers diverse cultural traditions. The Northern part of the province is densely forested with plenty of lakes and waterways, the Denesuline have been in this area for generations and have understood how to live with Mother Earth. The Denesuline have a Language that is unique and tells of the history, traditions and culture that have been developed, practised and passed on from generations to generations. The Denesuline live in the forests and waterways which provide Food, Shelter and Clothing, and the people give thanks through ceremonies, songs and prayers so that there will always be an abundance. Mother Earth has always provided the gifts of life and with this understanding the Denesuline take care that they harvest only what they can use and take care not to disturb nature by overharvesting and cultivating. Camping areas are well maintained and when it is time to move they leave the land in its natural state.
The Denesuline are a small group of people in Saskatchewan but are part of the larger group that make thier homes in different regions of North America, for example they are part of the Apache and Navajo in the Southern United States as well there are large groups found in British Columbia and Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Alaska.