Jean Marie River

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Jean Marie River
Tthek'éhdélį or Tthek'edeli
First Nation - Designated Authority
(Tthek'éhdélį First Nation)
Jean Marie River
Jean Marie River
Jean Marie River is located in Northwest Territories
Jean Marie River
Jean Marie River
Coordinates: 61°31′33″N 120°37′38″W / 61.52583°N 120.62722°W / 61.52583; -120.62722Coordinates: 61°31′33″N 120°37′38″W / 61.52583°N 120.62722°W / 61.52583; -120.62722
CountryCanada
TerritoryNorthwest Territories
RegionDehcho Region
ConstituencyNahendeh
Census divisionRegion 4
Government
 • ChiefStanley Sanguez
 • Senior Administrative OfficerBrenda McDonald
 • MLAKevin Menicoche
Area
[1]
 • Land37.35 km2 (14.42 sq mi)
Elevation
143 m (469 ft)
Population
 (2016)[1]
 • Total77
 • Density2.1/km2 (5/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−07:00 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−06:00 (MDT)
Canadian Postal code
X0E 0N0A
Area code(s)867
Telephone exchange809
- Living cost142.5B
Websitewww.jmrfn.com
Sources:
Department of Municipal and Community Affairs,[2]
Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre,[3]
Canada Flight Supplement[4]
^A Postal code shared with Fort Simpson
^B 2013 figure based on Edmonton = 100[5]

Jean Marie River (Slavey language: Tthek'éhdélį or Tthek'edeli[pronunciation?] "water flowing over clay") is a "Designated Authority"[6] in the Dehcho Region of the Northwest Territories, Canada. The community is located on the where it joins the Mackenzie River. The community has a small airport, Jean Marie River Airport, and is accessible by charter aircraft throughout the year and by the all-season JMR Access Road 27 km (17 mi) from the Mackenzie Highway.[7]

Demographics[]

Historical population
YearPop.±%
199653—    
199753+0.0%
199860+13.2%
199969+15.0%
200075+8.7%
200174−1.3%
200274+0.0%
200373−1.4%
200471−2.7%
200579+11.3%
200682+3.8%
YearPop.±%
200777−6.1%
200872−6.5%
200973+1.4%
201068−6.8%
201162−8.8%
201262+0.0%
201366+6.5%
201472+9.1%
201578+8.3%
201688+12.8%
201794+6.8%
Sources: NWT Bureau of Statistics (2001 - 2017)[8]

As of the 2016 Census the population was 77, an increase of 20.3% from the 2011 Census, the majority of which were First Nations.[1] The main languages in the community are Dene Zhatie (South Slavey) and English.[9] In 2017, the Government of the Northwest Territories reported that the population was 94.[5]

Services[]

Royal Canadian Mounted Police services are provided through Fort Simpson. There is neither a hospital nor a health centre but a health station, the "Jean Marie Health Cabin", located in Jean Marie River. There is currently no grocery store, but there are accommodations and a visitors centre. Education is provided through the Louie Norwegian School[10] and provides education up to Grade 10.[11][12]

First Nations[]

The Dene of the community are represented by the Jean Marie River First Nation and belong to the Dehcho First Nations.[13][14]

Mackenzie River Flooding[]

On May 7 2021, the Mackenzie River flooded, damaging 22 of the community's 26 homes and its only school, disabling the only power plant servicing the community, and causing significant diesel spills.[15] Rebuilding had begun by the 9th of June; residents raised objections to the slowness of the authorities' approach, and a lack of guidance in relation to oil spills which had left many homes smelling strongly of diesel.[16][17]

Gallery[]

Around Jean Marie River

  • Jean Marie River, Mackenzie River

  • Jean Marie River, ceremonial house

  • Houses in Jean Marie River

  • Louie Norwegian School

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Census Profile". 2016 Census. Statistics Canada.
  2. ^ "NWT Communities - Jean Marie River". Government of the Northwest Territories: Department of Municipal and Community Affairs. Retrieved 2014-01-29.
  3. ^ "Northwest Territories Official Community Names and Pronunciation Guide". Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre. Yellowknife: Education, Culture and Employment, Government of the Northwest Territories. Archived from the original on 2016-01-13. Retrieved 2016-01-13.
  4. ^ Canada Flight Supplement. Effective 0901Z 16 July 2020 to 0901Z 10 September 2020.
  5. ^ a b "Jean Marie River - Statistical Profile (2006-2017)" (PDF). NWT Bureau of Statistics. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2018-08-30.
  6. ^ Differences in Community Government Structure
  7. ^ Jean Marie River Infrastructure Profile Archived 2014-02-01 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ Population Estimates By Community from the GNWT
  9. ^ Language & Heritage
  10. ^ Dehcho Education Council Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine at the NWTTA
  11. ^ Northwestel
  12. ^ Jean Marie River Infrastructure Profile
  13. ^ Dehcho First Nations Archived 2007-02-03 at the Wayback Machine
  14. ^ Jean Marie River Archived 2008-03-02 at the Wayback Machine
  15. ^ Lamberink, Liny (9 May 2021). "'My entire community was under water': Most homes in Jean Marie River damaged during flood". CBC. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  16. ^ "Leaders in Jean Marie River say they're in the dark about rebuilding plans". CBC. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  17. ^ Paulson, Hannah (2 June 2021). "Dehcho residents report fuel contamination, health concerns". CBC. Retrieved 22 June 2021.

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