Lac Brochet, Manitoba

Lac Brochet 197A is a Dene Indian reserve of the Northlands Denesuline First Nation, located in the boreal forest of northern Manitoba, Canada. It is situated on the north shore of Lac Brochet, located northwest of the city of Thompson.
The reserve contains the unincorporated community of Lac Brochet, which is the administrative centre of the Northlands Denesuline First Nation. There are no permanent roads connecting Lac Brochet with other parts of Manitoba. Many residents travel using the Lac Brochet Airport located near town.
Petit Casimir Memorial School is the K-12 school in the community.

Northlands Denesuline First Nation

The Lac Brochet community is the administrative centre of the Northlands Denesuline First Nation.
As of September 2021, the total membership of Northland Denesuline First Nation was 1,153 with 975 members living on-reserve and 173 members living off-reserve. The First Nation is governed by a Chief and six councillors and is affiliated with the Keewatin Tribal Council. The Keewatin Tribal Council with its head office in Thompson represents eleven First Nations in Northern Manitoba.

Demographics

In the 2016 Canadian Census 530 residents of Lac Brochet chose Dene as their mother tongue and 5 chose Cree as their first language. English was spoken by most of the population.

Transport

Lac Brochet Airport is a small airport located east of the community. It serves as a gateway to the region, offering flights to Thompson and other destinations. The airport is equipped with various services, including car rentals, hotels, and a terminal with maps and diagrams for travellers.