Sathú

Sahtú, Great Bear Lake, spreads across a vast northern basin and drains west through the Great Bear River to the Mackenzie. Its shores are the homeland of the Sahtúgot’ı̨nę, the Bear Lake people. At Délı̨nę near the outlet, a fishery provided food throughout the year. In 1825–1827 John Franklin’s expedition wintered nearby, relying on this fishery and on food and guidance supplied by Dene people.