Discover the Novel Nailicho, The Dene Legend

Plunge into an adventure in the heart of the Canadian Great North, along the mythical waters of the Nahanni River. Blending fiction, exploration, and gripping real-world accounts, this novel sweeps you into an immersive journey fueled by the author’s authentic experience and the rich cultural heritage of the Dene people.

The Author

In 2009, filmmaker and author Jean Guillemot paddled the entire length of the Nahanni River by canoe. His firsthand experience on the water and his encounters with the Dene people inspired this ‘river trip’—an original blend of fiction and ethnological insights.