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Slave Indians |
| Category: | People | |
| Sub Category: | First Nations People of Canada |
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| State/Country: | Canada |
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| Alternative Names: | Slavey Indians
Acha'otinne
Dene Tha'
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| The Slave Indians traditionally inhabited areas in the far-north of the province now known as Alberta between Lake Athabasca and Great Slave Lake, and on the southern portion of the Mackenzie River. The name 'slavey' derives from a translation of the Algonkian Cree term awahkaan, meaning captive or slave. The group consisted of six smaller groupings. The Slave are members of the Athapaskan language group. |
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