Location
Jean Marie River is located at the junction of the Jean Marie and the Mackenzie River, its parallels are 61`31’N and 120`38’W. By vehicle, it is approximately 127 kms East of Fort Simpson and 354 kms West of Hay River.
Population
As of the 2006 Census the population was 81.
Climate
The annual mean precipitation is 200 – 400 mm, snowy days vary from 150 – 200 days
and the average snowfall is 155.0 cm. The annual mean temperature is -
Transportation
Depending on the season you are planning on traveling, there are three main ways to get to Jean Marie River.
The most popular way would be to drive; our access road is located along the Mackenzie
Highway in between Fort Providence and Fort Simpson -
You can also charter a plane; this is by far the most expensive. If this is your chosen method of travel, you can contact Simpson Air or Wolverine Air Ltd. For their current schedules and fares. Both airline companies operate out of Fort Simpson.
And since we are located right along the Mackenzie River, it is not uncommon for the more adventurous souls to travel by boat. Quite often river travelers will depart from the Great Slave Lake and make their way up the Mackenzie River. Some travelers destined for Fort Simpson, Wrigley and some even further north. Every summer, we welcome many visitors from other countries, local hunters and fisherman.
Accommodations
The Jean Marie River Transient Centre and Lucy’s B & B are the only two available accommodations in Jean Marie River.
The Transient centre is owned and operated by the Jean Marie River Development Corporation and can comfortably accommodate four people. The building has a fully equipped kitchen, including major appliances, a fridge and stove. Also included, is cookware, dishes, flatware, toaster and coffee machine and bedding. You must bring your own food, or make arrangements to eat a Lucy’s Bed & Breakfast.
The rate is $100.00/person per night. However, this rate may be negotiated depending
on your length of stay. Please phone the Band for further information 1(867)809-
Lucy’s B & B is locally owned and operated and can comfortable accommodate five.
Rooms are available with or without meals. For rate information, please phone Lucy
at 1(867)809-
Political Structure
Jean Marie River is governed by the Tthek’e’hde’li, Dene Band Council, which consists of an elected Chief and six councilors. The present council is: Chief Stanley Sanguez , Sub Chief Fabian Hardisty, Councilor Raymond Minoza, Councilor Angus Sanguez, Councilor Isadore Simon, Councilor Gladys Norwegian and Councilor Jonas Sanguez.
The council sits as a whole with no specific divisional responsibilities. Meetings occur on a monthly basis. The meeting agendas and minutes are maintained by the Senior Administrative Officer (SAO).
The Band’s administration is directed by the Chief and Council through the SAO.