History - Jean Wetrade Gamètì School

Jean Wetrade Gamètì School is a modern community school that was constructed in 1992. The school was named after a respected elder in the community, Jean Wetrade. Jean Wetrade was a member of the original six families that settled in Rae Lakes in the mid-1960s. Jean wanted to avoid the influences of the dominant society and live "Right, according to the Dogrib way". Jean Wetrade passed away on April 15, 1994.