Fort McMurray First Nation

Fort McMurray First Nation (Cree: ᓂᐢᑕᐚᔮᐤ, nistawâyâw) is a Cree and Chipewyan band government located near Fort McMurray, Alberta. It is a member of the Athabasca Tribal Council and a Treaty 8 nation.[2] The Athabasca Tribal Council represents 5 First Nation bands in northeast Alberta.[3] Fort McMurray First Nation is governed by a Chief and two councillors.[4]

Fort McMurray First Nation
Band No. 468
ᓂᐢᑕᐚᔮᐤ
nistawâyâw
PeopleCree
Chipewyan
TreatyTreaty 8
HeadquartersFort McMurray
ProvinceAlberta
Land[1]
Reserve(s)
Land area32.317 km2
Population (October 2019)[1]
On reserve284
On other land15
Off reserve571
Total population870
Government[1]
ChiefNeil Cheecham
Council
  • Samantha Wiltzen-Whalen
Tribal Council[1]
Athabasca Tribal Council
Website
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The Fort McKay First Nation was originally part of the same Band, but split off in 1942.

Demographics

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As of September 2019, the Fort McMurray First Nation had a total population of 870 with 284 members living on reserve and 571 members living off-reserve.[4]

Reserves

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Fort McMurray #468 First Nation reserves of ca. 31 km2 (12 sq mi) include:

Reserves 176, 176A and 176B are located near Anzac on Gregoire Lake approximately 50 km (31 mi) southeast of Fort McMurray)[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Fort McMurray #468 First Nation". First Nation Detail. Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada. 26 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Fort McMurray First Nation 468". Athabasca Tribal Council.
  3. ^ "Athabasca Tribal Council".
  4. ^ a b c "Fort McMurray #468 First Nation". Reserves/Settlements/Villages. Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada. 26 September 2019.
  5. ^ "Fort McMurray First Nation (Code 4816821) Census Profile". 2016 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada.
  6. ^ "Fort McMurray First Nation (Code 4816822) Census Profile". 2016 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada.
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