JeanMarieRiver

Jean Marie River Community Details

Jean Marie River (Tthedzehk'edeli – “water flowing over clay”) relies on traditional Slavey arts and crafts, specifically porcupine quill and moosehair tufting, for the economy. The community is at the confluence of the Jean Marie and Mackenzie rivers.

Location

  • 61'32'N latitude and 120'38'W longitude

  • 302 km southwest of Yellowknife
Population (2007)

  • 71
Languages

  • English

  • South Slavey
Transportation

  • Accessible by chartered aircraft

  • Connected to the Mackenzie Highway system by a winter road in the winter
Industry

  • Hunting, trapping and fishing, along with arts and crafts and the local sawmill
Schools

  • Louie Norwegian School: K-9
Local Services

  • Grocery Store

  • Health Centre

  • RCMP service via Fort Simpson

  • Visitors centre