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Tsiigehnjik (Arctic Red) River

The Tsiigehnjik is home to the Gwich’in people, and the river still provides many of the basics of life for the community of Tsiigèhtchic.

Archaeological digs at the mouth of the river indicate that the Gwich’in utilized the Arctic Red as fishing grounds for centuries before Alexander Mackenzie first saw the river in 1789.

Looking up Tsiigehnjik (Arctic Red River) into the headwaters area, from the west shore of river, near Arctic Red River Outfitters base camp.

View of headwaters of Tsiigehnjik (Arctic Red River) from plane.

View up Tsiigehnjik (Arctic Red River) from east shore near Arctic Red River Outfitters base camp.

View across Ddhahzhit Gwichoo, the traditional name for the valley of Tsiigehnjik (Arctic Red River) near where it exits the mountain, looking west, with autumnal deciduous trees in foreground.

Łìidlaii (The Forks), where Tsiigehnjik and Cranswick River meet.

Red and white glass trade beads found in-situ during excavation at the Martin Zheh site up the Arctic Red River in 1995.

George Niditchie preparing tea along Tsiigehnjik River

Gabe Andre and George Niditchie examining the uniqyue geography.

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