Bistcho Lake: Canada’s Last Frontier

Feb 2, 2021

First Nations Drum Newspaper – September 20, 2013

After spending a few days in this remote area located on the north western corner of Alberta, one can see why the Dene Tha’ people call Bistcho Lake “the last frontier.” Perry Moulton, Director of Education for the Dene Tha’ First Nation (DTFN) included Bistcho Lake in the “Science and Culture on the Land Project,” part of the five-year Dene Tha’ Education Plan. “This is the second trip we’ve made to the lake with the original intent to educate the children and youth,” Moulton said. “What better way but to show them this pristine and undisturbed area that is the traditional territory of the Dene Tha’ people.”

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