Tsiigehtchic

Tsiigehtchic Community Details

Tsiigehtchic “mouth of the iron river” lies at the confluence of the Mackenzie and Arctic Red Rivers, on an imposing bluff with a commanding view of the water.

Location
  • 67'27'N latitude and 133'44'W longitude

  • 132 km south of Inuvik on the Dempster Highway

  • 1,011 km northwest of Yellowknife by air

Population (2007)
  • 177

Languages
  • English

  • Gwich'in

Transportation
  • The community is connected to Inuvik and Fort McPherson by ferry during the summer months

  • Barge service from Hay River in June

Industry
  • Trapping, fishing and hunting are the primary means of making a living for residents

  • Maintenance and operation of the ferry service also provides some local employment

Schools
Local Services
  • Grocery Store

  • Health centre with one nurse

  • A restaurant

  • Fire hall

  • Gymnasium

Associations
    Annual Canoe Day 867-953-3206
    VolleyBall 867-953-3206
    Floor Hockey 867-953-3206
    Traditional Dancing 867-953-3206
    Drum Dancing 867-953-3206