Jean Marie River

Jean Marie River (Slavey language: "Tthek'éhdélį" or "Tthek'edeli" "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 from the Mackenzie Highway.
Demographics.
As of the 2016 Census the population was 77, an increase of 20.3% from the 2011 Census, the majority of which were First Nations. The main languages in the community are Dene Zhatie (South Slavey) and English. In 2017, the Government of the Northwest Territories reported that the population was 94.
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 and provides education up to Grade 10.
First Nations.
The Dene of the community are represented by the Jean Marie River First Nation and belong to the Dehcho First Nations.