Mackenzie Valley Highway
A Brief History
The Mackenzie Valley Highway has been proposed for several decades. In the 1960/70's it was part of the federal Roads to Resources Program.
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Since 2000 governments have invested over $145 million in MVH.
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In November 2018 the Canyon Creek Access Road opened, a 14 km
road south from Norman Wells along MVH alignment.
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The current focus is on the segment from Wrigley to Norman Wells,
which runs through Tulita.
Our Perspective
After 70 years, the highway remains unfinished. There has been much debate since it was first brought up. CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW to see a VIDEO that examines the thoughts and feelings of the community today; the advantages and disadvantages, the pros and cons of the proposed Mackenzie Valley Highway.
Additional Thoughts
We would like to thank and acknowledge the following for their participation in this production:
Chief Frank Andrew Rose Andrew Norman Andrew
Rosemary Andrew Angela Bernarde Andrea Bernarde
Alanna Bernarde Shirely Bernarde Tamara Bernarde
Mary Louse Clement Roderick Clement Celestine Doctor
Dyanne Doctor Russell Etchinelle Joe Horassi
Soda Horassi Lydia MacCauley Richard MacCauley
Kyla Menacho Wilbert Menacho Dawn Widow
Jesse Yakeleya
Each person interviewed came with their own unique perspective on the proposed highway. To view an expanded version of each interview CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW.
All interviews were conducted in the spring of 2024.
