The Samson Cree Nation,[2] (Cree: ᓃᐱᓰᐦᑯᐹᕽ, nîpisîhkopâhk, lit.'at willow grove') also known as the Samson First Nation,[3] is one of four band governments in the area of Maskwacis, Alberta, Canada.

Samson Cree Nation
Band No. 444
ᓃᐱᓰᐦᑯᐹᕽ
nîpisîhkopâhk
PeopleCree
TreatyTreaty 6
HeadquartersMaskwacis
ProvinceAlberta
Land[1]
Main reserveSamson 137
Other reserve(s)
Land area156.075 km2
Population (2019)[1]
On reserve6230
On other land13
Off reserve2704
Total population8947
Government[1]
ChiefVernon Saddleback
Tribal Council[1]
Maskwacis Cree Tribal Council
Website
samsoncree.com

Indian Reserves

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Three Indian Reserves are governed by the band:[4]

Pigeon Lake IR No. 138A is shared with the Louis Bull First Nation, the Montana First Nation and the Ermineskin Cree Nation

References

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  1. ^ "First Nation Detail". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
  2. ^ Samson Cree Nation homepage
  3. ^ Indian and Northern Affairs Canada "First Nation Detail"
  4. ^ Indian and Northern Affairs Canada "Reserves/Settlements/Villages Detail"
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Official Samson Cree Nation Website