First Nations in Alberta
Encyclopedia
First Nations in Alberta constitute several dozen nations. Reserves
of these First Nations
were established in Alberta
by a series of treaties, Treaty 6
, Treaty 7
, and Treaty 8
.
In 2001, a population of 84,990 reported a First Nation identity Only 58,782 lived on a reserve
in 2005. (registered
population)
Indian reserve
In Canada, an Indian reserve is specified by the Indian Act as a "tract of land, the legal title to which is vested in Her Majesty, that has been set apart by Her Majesty for the use and benefit of a band." The Act also specifies that land reserved for the use and benefit of a band which is not...
of these First Nations
First Nations
First Nations is a term that collectively refers to various Aboriginal peoples in Canada who are neither Inuit nor Métis. There are currently over 630 recognised First Nations governments or bands spread across Canada, roughly half of which are in the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia. The...
were established in Alberta
Alberta
Alberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...
by a series of treaties, Treaty 6
Treaty 6
Treaty 6 is an agreement between the Canadian monarch and the Plain and Wood Cree Indians and other tribes of Indians at Fort Carlton, Fort Pitt and Battle River. The area agreed upon by the Plain and Wood Cree represents most of the central area of the current provinces of Saskatchewan and...
, Treaty 7
Treaty 7
Treaty 7 was an agreement between Queen Victoria and several mainly Blackfoot First Nations tribes in what is today the southern portion of Alberta. It was concluded on September 22, 1877. The agreement was signed at the Blackfoot Crossing of the Bow River, at the present-day Siksika Nation...
, and Treaty 8
Treaty 8
Treaty 8 was an agreement signed on June 21, 1899, between Queen Victoria and various First Nations of the Lesser Slave Lake area. The Treaty was signed just south of present-day Grouard, Alberta.-Treaty:...
.
In 2001, a population of 84,990 reported a First Nation identity Only 58,782 lived on a reserve
Indian reserve
In Canada, an Indian reserve is specified by the Indian Act as a "tract of land, the legal title to which is vested in Her Majesty, that has been set apart by Her Majesty for the use and benefit of a band." The Act also specifies that land reserved for the use and benefit of a band which is not...
in 2005. (registered
Indian Register
The Indian Register is the official record of Status Indians or Registered Indians in Canada. Status Indians have rights and benefits that are not granted to unregistered Indians, Inuit, or Métis, the chief benefits of which include the granting of reserves and of rights associated with them, an...
population)
List of First Nations in Alberta
| First Nations in Alberta | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nation | Population | Reserves |
| Alexander First Nation | 930 | Alexander |
| Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation Alexis Nakota Sioux First Nation The Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation no. 437 is a Nakoda First Nation which reserves near Edmonton, Hinton, and Whitecourt, in the Canadian province of Alberta, and headquartered at 54° N and 114°, about west of Edmonton... |
878 | Alexis, Alexis Cardinal River Indian Reserve Alexis Cardinal River Indian Reserve 234 Alexis Cardinal River Indian Reserve 234 is an Indian reserve in Alberta... , Alexis Elk River Indian Reserve Alexis Elk River Indian Reserve 233 Alexis Elk River Indian Reserve 233 is an Indian reserve in Alberta... , Alexis Whitecourt Indian Reserve Alexis Whitecourt Indian Reserve 232 Alexis Whitecourt Indian Reserve 232 is an Indian reserve in Alberta... |
| Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation is a First Nations government or "band". It represents people of the Chipewyan ethnic group. It controls one Indian reserve: Chipewyan 201, near Fort Chipewyan, Alberta... |
11 | Chipewyan Chipewyan 201 Chipewyan 201 is an Indian reserve in Alberta.-References:... |
| Beaver First Nation (Dunneza Dunneza The Dane-zaa are a First Nation of the large Athapaskan language group; their traditional territory is around the Peace River of the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, Canada... ) |
380 | Boyer Boyer 164 Boyer 164 is an Indian reserve in Alberta. It is located near Fort Vermilion and is controlled by the Beaver First Nation.-References:... , Child Lake Child Lake 164a Child Lake 164a is an Indian reserve in Alberta.-References:... |
| Beaver Lake Cree Cree The Cree are one of the largest groups of First Nations / Native Americans in North America, with 200,000 members living in Canada. In Canada, the major proportion of Cree live north and west of Lake Superior, in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Northwest Territories, although... Nation |
320 | Beaver Lake Beaver Lake 131 Beaver Lake 131 is an Indian reserve in Alberta... , Blue Quills First Nation Indian Reserve Blue Quills First Nation Indian Reserve Blue Quills First Nation Indian Reserve is an Indian reserve in Alberta... |
| Bigstone Cree Nation Bigstone Cree Nation The Bigstone Cree Nation is a First Nation in Alberta, Canada. As Woodland Cree, they are a western branch of the larger Cree Nation.With lands adjacent to four lakes in northern Alberta's boreal forest, the First Nation is rich in fishing and wild game.In 2005, there were 5,874 registered... |
2,247 | Desmarais, Jean Baptiste Gambler, Wabasca |
| Blood Tribe (Kainai Nation Kainai Nation The Kainai Nation is a First Nation in southern Alberta, Canada with a population of 7,437 members in 2005, and had a population of 9,035 members as of 9 February 2008... ) |
7,437 | Blood |
| Chipewyan Prairie First Nation | 321 | Cowper Lake Indian Reserve Cowper Lake Indian Reserve 194a Cowper Lake Indian Reserve 194a is an Indian reserve in Alberta... , Janvier Janvier 194 Janvier 194 is an Indian reserve in Alberta. It is located southeast of Fort McMurray. It is at an elevation of .-References:... , Winefred Lake Indian Reserve |
| Cold Lake First Nations | 1,189 | Blue Quills First Nation Indian Reserve Blue Quills First Nation Indian Reserve Blue Quills First Nation Indian Reserve is an Indian reserve in Alberta... , Cold Lake Cold Lake 149 Cold Lake 149 is an Indian reserve in Alberta.-References:... |
| Dene Tha' First Nation | 1,801 | Amber River Amber River 211 Amber River 211 is an Indian reserve in Alberta... , Bistcho Lake Bistcho Lake 213 Bistcho Lake 213 is an Indian reserve in Alberta.... , Bushe River Bushe River 207 Bushe River 207 is an Indian reserve in Alberta.-References:... , Hay Lake Hay Lake 209 Hay Lake 209 is an Indian reserve in Alberta. It is located northwest of High Level. It is at an elevation of .-References:... , Jackfish Point Jackfish Point 214 Jackfish Point 214 is an Indian reserve in Alberta. It is located northwest of High Level. It is at an elevation of .-References:... , Upper Hay River, Zama Lake |
| Driftpile First Nation | 775 | Drift Pile River Drift Pile River 150 Drift Pile River 150 is an Indian reserve in Alberta.-References:... |
| Duncan's First Nation | 124 | Duncan's Duncan's 151a Duncan's 151a is an Indian reserve in Alberta.-References:... , William Mckenzie |
| Enoch Cree Nation Enoch Cree Nation The Enoch Cree Nation is a First Nations band in Alberta that is part of the Cree language group. It is also part of the larger Yellowhead Tribal Development Foundation tribal council.... #440 |
1,475 | Stony Plain |
| Ermineskin Cree Nation Ermineskin Cree Nation Ermineskin Cree Nation is a First Nation, a western branch of the large Cree Nation, and a Treaty 6 nation.As of 2008, there are 3,758 registered Ermineskin Cree, of which 2,606 were living on reserve.... |
2,633 | Ermineskin, Pigeon Lake Pigeon Lake 138a Pigeon Lake 138a is an Indian reserve in Alberta. It is located west of Wetaskiwin. It is at an elevation of .-References:... |
| Fort McKay First Nation | 303 | Fort Mckay, Namur Lake Namur 174 Namur 174 is an Indian reserve in Alberta. It is located northwest of Fort McMurray. It is at an elevation of .-References:... |
| Fort McMurray #468 First Nation | 240 | Clearwater Clearwater 175 Clearwater 175 is an Indian reserve in Alberta.-References:... , Gregoire Lake Gregoire Lake 176 Gregoire Lake 176 is an Indian reserve in Alberta. It is located southeast of Fort McMurray.-References:... |
| Frog Lake First Nation | 1,559 | Blue Quills First Nation Indian Reserve Blue Quills First Nation Indian Reserve Blue Quills First Nation Indian Reserve is an Indian reserve in Alberta... , Puskiakiwenin Puskiakiwenin 122 Puskiakiwenin 122 is an Indian reserve in Alberta. It is located southwest of Cold Lake. It is at an elevation of .-References:... , Unipouheos |
| Heart Lake First Nation | 186 | Blue Quills First Nation Indian Reserve Blue Quills First Nation Indian Reserve Blue Quills First Nation Indian Reserve is an Indian reserve in Alberta... , Heart Lake |
| Horse Lake First Nation | 349 | Clear Hills Clear Hills 152c Clear Hills 152c is an Indian reserve in Alberta-References:... , Horse Lakes Horse Lakes 152b Horse Lakes 152b is an Indian reserve in Alberta. It is located northwest of Grande Prairie. It is at an elevation of .-References:... |
| Kapawe'no First Nation | 85 | Kapawe'no First Nation 229, 231, 150 |
| Kehewin Cree Cree The Cree are one of the largest groups of First Nations / Native Americans in North America, with 200,000 members living in Canada. In Canada, the major proportion of Cree live north and west of Lake Superior, in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Northwest Territories, although... Nation |
957 | Blue Quills First Nation Indian Reserve Blue Quills First Nation Indian Reserve Blue Quills First Nation Indian Reserve is an Indian reserve in Alberta... , Kehiwin Kehiwin 123 Kehiwin 123 is an Indian reserve in Alberta. It is located southwest of Cold Lake. It is at an elevation of .-References:... |
| Little Red River Cree Cree The Cree are one of the largest groups of First Nations / Native Americans in North America, with 200,000 members living in Canada. In Canada, the major proportion of Cree live north and west of Lake Superior, in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Northwest Territories, although... Nation |
3,045 | Fox Lake Fox Lake 162 Fox Lake 162 is an Indian reserve in Alberta. It is located east of High Level.-References:... , Garden Creek Indian Settlement, John D'Or Prairie John D'Or Prairie 215 John D'Or Prairie 215 is an Indian reserve in Alberta. It is located east of High Level. It is at an elevation of .-References:... |
| Loon River Cree Cree The Cree are one of the largest groups of First Nations / Native Americans in North America, with 200,000 members living in Canada. In Canada, the major proportion of Cree live north and west of Lake Superior, in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Northwest Territories, although... Nation |
341 | Loon Lake Indian Reserve, Loon Prairie Indian Reserve, Swampy Lake Indian Reserve |
| Louis Bull Tribe (Cree Cree The Cree are one of the largest groups of First Nations / Native Americans in North America, with 200,000 members living in Canada. In Canada, the major proportion of Cree live north and west of Lake Superior, in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Northwest Territories, although... ) |
1,417 | Louis Bull Louis Bull 138b Louis Bull 138b is an Indian reserve in Alberta. It is located southwest of Wetaskiwin. It is at an elevation of .-References:... , Pigeon Lake Pigeon Lake 138a Pigeon Lake 138a is an Indian reserve in Alberta. It is located west of Wetaskiwin. It is at an elevation of .-References:... |
| Lubicon Lake Band Lubicon Lake Indian Nation The Lubicon Lake Indian Nation is a Cree First Nation in Northern Alberta, Canada. They are commonly referred to as the Lubicon Lake Nation, Lubicon Cree or the Lubicon Lake Cree. The Nation has been embroiled with the Government of Canada regarding disputed land claims for decades... |
16 | Little Buffalo |
| Mikisew Cree Cree The Cree are one of the largest groups of First Nations / Native Americans in North America, with 200,000 members living in Canada. In Canada, the major proportion of Cree live north and west of Lake Superior, in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Northwest Territories, although... First Nation |
162 | Allison Bay Allison Bay 219 Allison Bay 219 is an Indian reserve in Alberta... , Charles Lake Charles Lake 225 Charles Lake 225 is an Indian reserve in Alberta.-References:... , Collin Lake Collin Lake 233 Collin Lake 233 is an Indian reserve in Alberta.-References:... , Cornwall Lake Cornwall Lake 244 Cornwall Lake 244 is an Indian reserve in Alberta.-References:... , Devil's Gate Devil's Gate 220 Devil's Gate 220 is an indian reserve in Alberta.-References:... , Dog Head, Old Fort Old Fort 217 Old Fort 217 is an Indian reserve in Alberta. It is located north of Fort McMurray. It is at an elevation of .-References:... , Peace Point Peace Point 222 Peace Point 222 is an Indian reserve in Alberta. It is located northwest of Fort McMurray. It is at an elevation of .-References:... , Sandy Point Sandy Point 221 Sandy Point 221 is an Indian reserve in Alberta. It is located northeast of Fort McMurray. It is at an elevation of .-References:... |
| Montana Cree Cree The Cree are one of the largest groups of First Nations / Native Americans in North America, with 200,000 members living in Canada. In Canada, the major proportion of Cree live north and west of Lake Superior, in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Northwest Territories, although... Nation |
657 | Montana Montana 139 Montana 139 is an Indian reserve in Alberta. It is located south of Wetaskiwin. It is at an elevation of .-References:... , Pigeon Lake Pigeon Lake 138a Pigeon Lake 138a is an Indian reserve in Alberta. It is located west of Wetaskiwin. It is at an elevation of .-References:... |
| O'Chiese First Nation O'Chiese First Nation The O'Chiese First Nation is a Saulteaux First Nation in Alberta, Canada. The First Nation's homeland is the 14131.9 ha O'Chiese 203A Indian reserve, located approximately 23 kilometres northwest of Rocky Mountain House. Also reserved is the O'Chiese Cemetery 203A... |
608 | O'chiese, O'Chiese Cemetery |
| Paul First Nation | 1,174 | Buck Lake Buck Lake 133c Buck Lake 133c is an Indian reserve in Alberta controlled by the Paul Band.-References:... , Wabamun |
| Piikani Nation | 2,313 | Peigan Peigan 147 Peigan 147 is an Indian reserve in Alberta. It is located southwest of Lethbridge. It is at an elevation of .-References:... , Peigan Timber Limit "B" |
| Saddle Lake First Nation | 5,820 | Blue Quills First Nation Indian Reserve Blue Quills First Nation Indian Reserve Blue Quills First Nation Indian Reserve is an Indian reserve in Alberta... , Saddle Lake, White Fish Lake |
| Samson Cree Cree The Cree are one of the largest groups of First Nations / Native Americans in North America, with 200,000 members living in Canada. In Canada, the major proportion of Cree live north and west of Lake Superior, in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Northwest Territories, although... Nation |
5,268 | Pigeon Lake Pigeon Lake 138a Pigeon Lake 138a is an Indian reserve in Alberta. It is located west of Wetaskiwin. It is at an elevation of .-References:... , Samson |
| Sawridge First Nation | 35 | Sawridge Sawridge 150 Sawridge 150 is an Indian reserve in Alberta. It is located northwest of Edmonton. It is at an elevation of .-References:... |
| Siksika Nation Siksika Nation The Siksika Nation is a First Nation in southern Alberta, Canada. The name Siksiká comes from the Blackfoot words sik and iká , with a connector s between the two words. The plural form of Siksiká is Siksikáwa... |
3,423 | Siksika Siksika 146 Siksika 146 is an Indian reserve in Alberta. It is located southeast of Calgary. It is at an elevation of . The reserve is home to the Blackfoot Crossing historical park.-References:... |
| Smith’s Landing First Nation | N/A | Hokedhe Túe Indian Reserve, K'i Túe Indian Reserve, Li Dezé Indian Reserve, Thabacha Náre Indian Reserve, Thebathi Indian Reserve, Tsu K'adhe Túe Indian Reserve, The Jere Ghaili Indian Reserve |
| Stoney (Bearspaw) Band | 1,340 | Big Horn Big Horn 144a Big Horn 144a is an Indian reserve in Alberta.... , Stoney, Eden Valley 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:... |
| Stoney (Chiniki) Band | 1,369 | Big Horn Big Horn 144a Big Horn 144a is an Indian reserve in Alberta.... , Stoney, Eden Valley 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:... |
| Stoney (Wesley) Band | 1,194 | Big Horn Big Horn 144a Big Horn 144a is an Indian reserve in Alberta.... , Stoney, Eden Valley 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:... |
| Sturgeon Lake Cree Cree The Cree are one of the largest groups of First Nations / Native Americans in North America, with 200,000 members living in Canada. In Canada, the major proportion of Cree live north and west of Lake Superior, in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Northwest Territories, although... Nation |
1,240 | Sturgeon Lake Sturgeon Lake 154 Sturgeon Lake 154 is an Indian reserve in Alberta. It is located southeast of Grande Prairie. It is at an elevation of .-References:... |
| Sucker Creek First Nation | 618 | Sucker Creek |
| Sunchild First Nation Sunchild First Nation The Sunchild First Nation is a First Nation in Alberta, Canada. The First Nation has one reserve, Sunchild 202. The reserve has an area of 52.18 square kilometres, and is located roughly 40 kilometres northwest of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. James Frencheater was elected Chief of the First... |
727 | Sunchild Sunchild 202 Sunchild 202 is an Indian reserve in Alberta. It is located southeast of Camrose. It is at an elevation of . The population in 2006 was 482. The median age of the population 19.6.-References:... |
| Swan River First Nation | 324 | Assineau River Assineau River 150f Assineau River 150f is an Indian reserve in Alberta.It is located on the southern shore of Lesser Slave Lake, at an elevation of , between the mouth of the Assineau River and Highway 2.... , Swan River Swan River 150 Swan River 150 is an Indian reserve in Alberta. It is located northwest of Edmonton. It is at an elevation of .-References:... |
| Tallcree First Nation | 488 | Beaver Ranch Beaver Ranch 163 Beaver Ranch 163 is an Indian reserve in Alberta... , Fort Vermilion Fort Vermilion 173c Fort Vermilion 173c is an Indian reserve in Alberta. It is located southeast of High Level.-References:... , Tall Cree, Wadlin Lake Indian Reserve |
| Tsuu T'ina Nation Tsuu T'ina Nation The Tsuu T'ina Nation is a First Nation in Canada. Their territory is located on the Indian reserve Tsuu T'ina Nation 145, whose east side is adjacent to the southwest city limits of Calgary, Alberta... |
1,292 | Tsuu T'ina Nation 145 Tsuu T'ina Nation 145, Alberta Tsuu T'ina Nation 145 is the name of an Indian reserve in southern Alberta, Canada. It is the home of the Tsuu T'ina Nation. The reserve was created by Treaty 7. Reserve lands are between Southwest Calgary, Alberta in the east and Bragg Creek, Alberta in the west. The north boundary is just... |
| Whitefish Lake First Nation | 1,051 | Utikoomak Lake |
| Woodland Cree Cree The Cree are one of the largest groups of First Nations / Native Americans in North America, with 200,000 members living in Canada. In Canada, the major proportion of Cree live north and west of Lake Superior, in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Northwest Territories, although... First Nation |
656 | Cadotte Lake Indian Settlement, Woodland Cree 226, 227, 228 |
| Other | 4 |
See also
- List of Alberta Indian reserves
- List of Aboriginal communities in Canada
- List of First Nations governments
- List of First Nations peoples
- Indian ActIndian ActThe Indian Act , R.S., 1951, c. I-5, is a Canadian statute that concerns registered Indians, their bands, and the system of Indian reserves...
- Métis in AlbertaMétis in AlbertaMétis in Alberta are Métis people who live in the Canadian province of Alberta. The Métis are the decedents of mixed First Nations/native Indian and White/European families. The Métis are considered an aboriginal group under Canada's constitution but are separate from the First Nations and have...
External links
- Michel First Nation - First Nations in Alberta
- Aboriginal Canada - First Nations in Alberta
- Statistics Canada - General statistics regarding First Nations in Canada
- Natural Resources Canada - The Atlas of Canada - North American Indian Population - 1996