Dehcho Region

Dehcho Region is an administrative area in Northwest Territories that contains six communities spread across forested and river landscapes. Fort Simpson functions as the main administrative center for the area.

The area has been home to Dene peoples for centuries, with communities establishing themselves along the Mackenzie River as a central part of their life. The region took its current administrative form as part of territorial governance development in Canada.

The region is home to Dene and other First Nations communities who maintain their languages and traditional practices rooted in the land and rivers.

Getting to the communities is possible via road routes or scheduled flights connecting to regional airports, depending on where you start in the territory. You should plan ahead due to the remote location and weather conditions throughout the year.

The six communities each retain their original Indigenous names and identities, reflecting the long-standing presence of First Nations in the region.

Location: Northwest Territories

Shares border with: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, Mackenzie County, South Slave Region, North Slave Region, Sahtu Region

GPS coordinates: 61.86310,-121.35500

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:50