Gameti is located at 64¬?09'N and 177¬?20'W, 177 air km northwest of Yellowknife.
Rae Lakes, also known as Gameti, is a relatively new community. It originated from a hunting camp established by Dogrib people wishing to pursue a traditional lifestyle. It became more permanent with construction of a community hall, teacherage, store and an airstrip in the early 1970s.