Paul Band
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The Paul First Nation, more commonly known as the Paul Band, is a First Nation community or band based in Wabamun, Alberta
of mixed Cree
and Nakota (Stoney)
origin. They are party to Treaty Six and had the Buck Lake Indian Reserve 133C and Wabamun Lake Indian Reserve 133A
, 133B
and 133C allocated to them by the federal government in 1892. However the Buck Lake Reserve was decimated by the Spanish Flu of 1918 and is now largely abandoned.
As of 2005, the nation had 1,926 members, of which 1,110 lived on-reserve.
Paul Band's Wabamun 133A and 133B lands are located along Lake Wabumun
, approximately 70 km (43.5 mi) west of Edmonton
. The lake is a popular destination for Alberta to spend weekends and holidays, and the band operates the Ironhead Golf and Country Club to appeal to this market.
Wabamun, Alberta
Wabamun is a village located west of Edmonton in central Alberta, Canada.- Demographics :The population of the Village of Wabamun according to its 2009 municipal census is 662....
of mixed 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...
and Nakota (Stoney)
Nakoda (people)
The Nakoda are a First Nation group, indigenous to both Canada and, originally, the United States....
origin. They are party to Treaty Six and had the Buck Lake Indian Reserve 133C and Wabamun Lake Indian Reserve 133A
Wabamun 133A, Alberta
Wabamun 133A is an Indian reserve in central Alberta, Canada in Division No. 11. It is located within Parkland County on the east shore of Lake Wabamun and is home to the Paul First Nation...
, 133B
Wabamun 133B, Alberta
Wabamun 133B is an Indian reserve in central Alberta, Canada in Division No. 11. It is located within Parkland County near the east shore of Lake Wabamun and is part of the Paul First Nation...
and 133C allocated to them by the federal government in 1892. However the Buck Lake Reserve was decimated by the Spanish Flu of 1918 and is now largely abandoned.
As of 2005, the nation had 1,926 members, of which 1,110 lived on-reserve.
Paul Band's Wabamun 133A and 133B lands are located along Lake Wabumun
Wabamun Lake
Wabamun Lake is one of the most heavily used lakes in Alberta, Canada. It lies west of Edmonton, Alberta. It is long and narrow, covers and is 11 meters deep at its deepest, with somewhat clear water....
, approximately 70 km (43.5 mi) west of Edmonton
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
. The lake is a popular destination for Alberta to spend weekends and holidays, and the band operates the Ironhead Golf and Country Club to appeal to this market.