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Jean Marie River

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 km (17 mi) from the Mackenzie Highway.[7]

Jean Marie River
Tthek'éhdélį or Tthek'edeli
First Nation - Designated Authority
(Tthek'éhdélį First Nation)
Jean Marie River
Jean Marie River
Jean Marie River is located in Northwest Territories
Jean Marie River
Jean Marie River
Jean Marie River is located in Canada
Jean Marie River
Jean Marie River
Coordinates: 61°31′33″N 120°37′38″W / 61.52583°N 120.62722°W / 61.52583; -120.62722
CountryCanada
TerritoryNorthwest Territories
RegionDehcho Region
ConstituencyNahendeh
Census divisionRegion 4
Government
 • ChiefStanley Sanguez
 • Senior Administrative OfficerBrenda McDonald
 • MLAKevin Menicoche
Area
[1]
 • Land37.35 km2 (14.42 sq mi)
Elevation
143 m (469 ft)
Population
 (2016)[1]
 • Total
77
 • Density2.1/km2 (5/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−07:00 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−06:00 (MDT)
Canadian Postal code
X0E 0N0A
Area code867
Telephone exchange809
- Living cost142.5B
Websitewww.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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Federal census population history of Jean Marie River
YearPop.±%
197662—    
198169+11.3%
198664−7.2%
199149−23.4%
199653+8.2%
200150−5.7%
200681+62.0%
201164−21.0%
201677+20.3%
202163−18.2%
Source: Statistics Canada
[8][9][10][11][12][13][14][1][15]
Annual population estimates
YearPop.±%
199653—    
199753+0.0%
199860+13.2%
199969+15.0%
200075+8.7%
200174−1.3%
200274+0.0%
200373−1.4%
200471−2.7%
200579+11.3%
200682+3.8%
YearPop.±%
200777−6.1%
200872−6.5%
200973+1.4%
201068−6.8%
201162−8.8%
201262+0.0%
201366+6.5%
201472+9.1%
201578+8.3%
201688+12.8%
201794+6.8%
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

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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

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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

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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]

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Around Jean Marie River
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    Jean Marie River, Mackenzie River
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    Jean Marie River, ceremonial house
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    Houses in Jean Marie River
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    Louie Norwegian School

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "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.
  2. ^ "NWT Communities - Jean Marie River". Government of the Northwest Territories: Department of Municipal and Community Affairs. Retrieved 2014-01-29.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ Canada Flight Supplement. Effective 0901Z 16 July 2020 to 0901Z 10 September 2020.
  5. ^ "Jean Marie River - Statistical Profile (2006-2017)" (PDF). NWT Bureau of Statistics. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2018-08-30.
  6. ^ Differences in Community Government Structure
  7. ^ Jean Marie River Infrastructure Profile Archived 2014-02-01 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ "1981 Census of Canada: Census subdivisions in decreasing population order" (PDF). Statistics Canada. May 1992. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  9. ^ "1986 Census: Population - Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions" (PDF). Statistics Canada. September 1987. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  10. ^ "91 Census: Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions - Population and Dwelling Counts" (PDF). Statistics Canada. April 1992. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  11. ^ "96 Census: A National Overview - Population and Dwelling Counts" (PDF). Statistics Canada. April 1997. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  12. ^ "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.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ a b "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), Northwest Territories". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
  16. ^ Population Estimates By Community from the GNWT
  17. ^ Language & Heritage
  18. ^ Dehcho Education Council Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine at the NWTTA
  19. ^ Northwestel
  20. ^ Jean Marie River Infrastructure Profile
  21. ^ Dehcho First Nations Archived 2007-02-03 at the Wayback Machine
  22. ^ Jean Marie River Archived 2008-03-02 at the Wayback Machine
  23. ^ 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.
  24. ^ "Leaders in Jean Marie River say they're in the dark about rebuilding plans". CBC. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  25. ^ Paulson, Hannah (2 June 2021). "Dehcho residents report fuel contamination, health concerns". CBC. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
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