Jean Marie River Dene | Jean Marie River First Nation

The Jean Marie River First Nation is a small Indigenous community located in the Northwest Territories, representing Dene peoples of the region. They maintain traditional connections to the land and river systems of the Mackenzie Valley.

POPULATION
162
Rank #605 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
N/A
Rank #587 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
10/16/2026
Term Expiration
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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2026-03-31 19:23:12 UTC
Name
Jean Marie River First Nation (ISC Code: 770)
Former Names
Jean Marie River Band
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Mackenzie Valley, Northwest Territories
Indigenous Language
North Slavey (Dene)
Number of Registered Members
162
Band Website
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
GENERAL DELIVERY, JEAN MARIE RIVER, NT
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
MELANIA NORWEGIAN
Term Expires
10/16/2026
Number of Council Members
7

MELANIA NORWEGIAN

Chief

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HOWARD GARGAN

Councillor

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MARGARET IRELAND

Councillor

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NOLENE HARDISTY

Councillor

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MISTY IRELAND

Councillor

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ERICSON SANGUEZ

Councillor

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RHONDA GROSSETETE

Councillor

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