Jean Marie River
Jean Marie River
Tthek'éhdélį or Tthek'edeli | |
|---|---|
First Nation - Designated Authority (Tthek'éhdélį First Nation) | |
 Jean Marie River | |
| Country | Canada |
| Territory | Northwest Territories |
| Region | Dehcho Region |
| Constituency | Nahendeh |
| Census division | Region 4 |
| Government | |
| • Chief | Gladys Norwegian |
| • MLA | Kevin Menicoche |
| Area | |
| • Land | 37.29 km2 (14.40 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 143 m (469 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 64 |
| • Density | 1.7/km2 (4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Canadian Postal code | |
| Area code | 867 |
| Telephone exchange | 809 |
| - Living cost | 142.5B |
| Website | www.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 2009 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 Jean Marie River 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 kilometres (17 mi) from the Mackenzie Highway.[7]
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 53 | — |
| 1997 | 53 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 60 | +13.2% |
| 1999 | 69 | +15.0% |
| 2000 | 75 | +8.7% |
| 2001 | 74 | −1.3% |
| 2002 | 74 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 73 | −1.4% |
| 2004 | 71 | −2.7% |
| 2005 | 79 | +11.3% |
| 2006 | 81 | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 80 | −1.2% |
| 2008 | 77 | −3.7% |
| 2009 | 73 | −5.2% |
| 2010 | 72 | −1.4% |
| 2011 | 71 | −1.4% |
| 2012 | 71 | +0.0% |
| Sources: NWT Bureau of Statistics (2001 - 2012)[5] | ||
As of the 2006 Census the population was 64, a deacrease of 21.0% from the 2006 Census,[1] the majority of which were First Nations. The main languages in the community are Dene Zhatie (South Slavey) and English.[8] In 2012 the Government of the Northwest Territories reported that the population was 71.[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[9] and provides education up to Grade 10.[10][11]
First Nations
The Dene of the community are represented by the Jean Marie River First Nation and belong to the Dehcho First Nations.[12][13]
Gallery
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Jean Marie River, Mackenzie River -
Jean Marie River, ceremonial house -
Houses in Jean Marie River -
Louie Norwegian School
References
- ^ a b c Jean Marie River, Northwest Territories (Census subdivision)
- ^ "NWT Communities - Jean Marie River". Government of the Northwest Territories: Department of Municipal and Community Affairs. Retrieved 2014-01-29.
- ^ "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.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Canada Flight Supplement. Effective 0901Z 16 July 2020 to 0901Z 10 September 2020.
- ^ a b c Jean Marie River - Statistical Profile at the GNWT
- ^ Differences in Community Government Structure
- ^ Jean Marie River Infrastructure Profile
- ^ Language & Heritage
- ^ Dehcho Education Council at the NWTTA
- ^ Northwestel
- ^ Jean Marie River Infrastructure Profile
- ^ Dehcho First Nations
- ^ Jean Marie River
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