Bearspaw First Nation
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The Bearspaw First Nation is a First Nations government
or band of the Nakoda (Stoney) people.
In November 2010, a dispute arose when the chief of the band, David Bearspaw, cancelled a forthcoming election and extended his term by two years, prompting a protest blockade of the Eden Valley 216
reserve by other band members.
First Nations Government (Canada)
The fundamental legal unit of government for Canadian First Nations is the band.-Band:A band is typically, but not always, composed of a single community. Many bands, especially in British Columbia, control multiple Indian reserves, that is, multiple parcels of land...
or band of the Nakoda (Stoney) people.
In November 2010, a dispute arose when the chief of the band, David Bearspaw, cancelled a forthcoming election and extended his term by two years, prompting a protest blockade of the Eden Valley 216
Eden Valley 216
Eden Valley 216 is an Indian reserve located near Longview, Alberta. It is shared by the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Wesley bands of the Nakoda nation.-References:...
reserve by other band members.