page_title: Wrigley, Northwest Territories
section_title: First Nations
hierarchical_section_title: Wrigley, Northwest Territories / First Nations
caption_attribution_description: Sternwheeler Mackenzie RIver and 3 barges at Fort Wrigley in 1946. Original caption: “Wrigley Caption: The farther north the boats move along the river to the Arctic Ocean, the less freight remains. Here at Fort Wrigley the tonnage of the stern-wheeler S.S. Mackenzie River and her three barges has been substatially reduced. They are seen in this photo getting to push off with lightened loads and smoother waters for the next stop at Fort Norman Wells.[1946] 745.26 Kb 9.45 x 7.23 inches Credit: G. Zuckerman/NWT Archives/N-1979-012-0005”
context_page_description: Wrigley is a "Designated Authority" in the Dehcho Region of the Northwest Territories, Canada. The Slavey Dene community is located on the east bank of the Mackenzie River, just below its confluence with the Wrigley River and about 466 mi northwest of Yellowknife.
  Originally situated at Fort Wrigley, 16 km downstream, the community relocated to its present location in 1965, in part because it was more easily accessible due to the World War II era Wrigley Airport built for the Canol Project and also due to the swampy nature of the land around Fort Wrigley. Today the community can be reached via the Mackenzie Highway. The population continues to maintain a traditional lifestyle, trapping, hunting, and fishing.
  The community was named for Joseph Wrigley who was the Hudson's Bay Company Chief Commissioner for British North America.
  The Franklin Mountains, which are also on the east bank of the Mackenzie River, overlook the community. Cap Mountain, 1,228 m, is the highest peak in the range and is within walking distance of the community. Although not as well known as the Rabbitkettle Hot Springs the Roche qui trempe a l’eau sulphur springs are located downstream of Wrigley.
context_section_description: The Dene of the community are represented by the Pehdzeh Ki First Nation and belong to the Dehcho First Nations. The last of the Numbered Treaties, Treaty 11, was signed here 13 July 1921. At that time the Headman was paid $22 and $12 for everybody else.
caption: The S.S. Mackenzie River and three barges tied up at Fort Wrigley in 1946
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