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Déline became a permanent settlement in 1952, when
the Canadian government built a school here. Looking for education
for their children, Dene families moved into the community.
Missionaries, the RCMP, and the Hudson's Bay company became
part of the new community.
 Dene culture thrives in Déline today, in North Slavey
language and storytelling, arts and crafts, and the traditional
emphasis on a land-based way of life. The community is a site
for spiritual gatherings and other events. Increasing numbers
of visitors are tourists, eager to explore the vibrant culture
and the spectacular natural resources.
In winter, the traditional trails are traveled by snowmobiles.
Déline residents also cross the frozen lake by snowmobile
to go ice fishing. They cut holes through the thick ice and
set nets. Their catch includes herring, grayling, loche, northern
pike, whitefish and lake trout.
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