This Dene or Denesuline population were part of a larger group once called the "Caribou-eaters".

Seven-hundred-twenty residents of Lac Brochet chose Dene as their mother tongue in 2011.

[3] The territories of the First Nation include five parcels of land:[4] As of February 2013 the total membership of Northland First Nation was 1,024 with 868 members living on-reserve and 156 members living off-reserve.

[4] The First Nation is governed by a Chief and six councillors [4] and is affiliated with the Keewatin Tribal Council.

[4] The Keewatin Tribal Council with its head office in Thompson represents eleven First Nations in Northern Manitoba.