Community

Tthets'éhk'edélî First Nation (Jean Marie River)

First Nation

Pronunciation: t-theh-k-ay-day-leenh

Jean Marie River (Slavey language: Tthek'éhdélį or Tthek'edeli[pronunciation?] "water flowing over clay") is a "Designated Authority" 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.

Wikipedia

Territories

Dehcho Dene
Dënéndeh
Michif Piyii (Métis)

Treaties

Nunavut Settlement Area1993
Sahtu Dene and Metis1993
Tlicho Agreement2003
Treaty 111921
Treaty 81899

Languages

Dene K’e

Indigenous businesses

Dene Roots

Leadership stories

Akesha Hardisty-NorwegianGuiding Light in the Classroom: Akesha Hardisty-Norwegian’s Trek to Teacherhood and Travel
Boris SanguezStoked for Life: Boris Sanguez Warms and Protects Homes with Wood Stoves
Malerie NorwegianNurse Malerie Norwegian: From Young Mom to Healthcare Manager