Jean Marie River
Jean Marie River (Slavey language: Tthek'éhdélį or Tthek'edeli "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 km (17 mi) from the Mackenzie Highway.[7]
Jean Marie River
Tthek'éhdélį or Tthek'edeli | |
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First Nation - Designated Authority (Tthek'éhdélį First Nation) | |
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Coordinates: 61°31′33″N 120°37′38″W | |
Country | Canada |
Territory | Northwest Territories |
Region | Dehcho Region |
Constituency | Nahendeh |
Census division | Region 4 |
Government | |
• Chief | Stanley Sanguez |
• Senior Administrative Officer | Brenda McDonald |
• MLA | Kevin Menicoche |
Area | |
• Land | 37.35 km2 (14.42 sq mi) |
Elevation | 143 m (469 ft) |
Population (2016)[1] | |
• Total | 77 |
• Density | 2.1/km2 (5/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (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 2013 figure based on Edmonton = 100[5] |
Demographics
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Sources: NWT Bureau of Statistics (2001 - 2017)[16] |
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Jean Marie River had a population of 63 living in 33 of its 37 total private dwellings, a change of -18.2% from its 2016 population of 77. With a land area of 37.5 km2 (14.5 sq mi), it had a population density of 1.7/km2 (4.4/sq mi) in 2021.[15]
In 2016, the majority of its population was First Nations.[1] The main languages in the community are Dene Zhatie (South Slavey) and English.[17]
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[18] and provides education up to Grade 10.[19][20]
First Nations
The Dene of the community are represented by the Jean Marie River First Nation and belong to the Dehcho First Nations.[21][22]
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.[23] 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.[24][25]
Gallery
- Jean Marie River, Mackenzie River
- Jean Marie River, ceremonial house
- Houses in Jean Marie River
- Louie Norwegian School
References
- "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Northwest Territories)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- "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.
- Canada Flight Supplement. Effective 0901Z 16 July 2020 to 0901Z 10 September 2020.
- "Jean Marie River - Statistical Profile (2006-2017)" (PDF). NWT Bureau of Statistics. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2018-08-30.
- Differences in Community Government Structure
- Jean Marie River Infrastructure Profile Archived 2014-02-01 at the Wayback Machine
- "1981 Census of Canada: Census subdivisions in decreasing population order" (PDF). Statistics Canada. May 1992. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- "1986 Census: Population - Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions" (PDF). Statistics Canada. September 1987. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- "91 Census: Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions - Population and Dwelling Counts" (PDF). Statistics Canada. April 1992. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- "96 Census: A National Overview - Population and Dwelling Counts" (PDF). Statistics Canada. April 1997. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- "Population and Dwelling Counts, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, and Census Subdivisions (Municipalities), 2001 and 1996 Censuses - 100% Data (Northwest Territories)". Statistics Canada. August 15, 2012. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2006 and 2001 censuses - 100% data (Northwest Territories)". Statistics Canada. August 20, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Northwest Territories)". Statistics Canada. July 25, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), Northwest Territories". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
- Population Estimates By Community from the GNWT
- Language & Heritage
- Dehcho Education Council Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine at the NWTTA
- Northwestel
- Jean Marie River Infrastructure Profile
- Dehcho First Nations Archived 2007-02-03 at the Wayback Machine
- Jean Marie River Archived 2008-03-02 at the Wayback Machine
- 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.
- "Leaders in Jean Marie River say they're in the dark about rebuilding plans". CBC. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- Paulson, Hannah (2 June 2021). "Dehcho residents report fuel contamination, health concerns". CBC. Retrieved 22 June 2021.