Sturgeon Lake First Nation
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The Sturgeon Lake First Nation is located on the eastern shores of Sturgeon Lake (Saskatchewan)
about 29 km northwest of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
. The First Nations territory consists of one Indian Reserve
, Number 101. It is located in the transition zone between the aspen parkland
and boreal forest biomes. The reserve borders the Rural Municipalities
of Shellbrook No. 493
and Buckland No. 491
, as well as the Little Red River 106C Indian reserve.
and selected their reserve. The First Nation is today predominately Cree
culturally but also has some Saulteaux
members. http://www.indianclaims.ca/claimsmap/sturgeontlemed-en.asp It was originally known as the William Twatt Band after the Orcadian surname of the Treaty Chief, who was the Grandson of Magnus Twatt who came from Orkney (off the North coast of Scotland
) in 1771 to work for the Hudsons Bay Company, but changed its name in 1963 to the Sturgeon Lake Band, and later to the Sturgeon Lake First Nation. http://esask.uregina.ca/entry/sturgeon_lake_first_nation.html The 2001 settling of a grievance between the band and the federal government concerning a loss of timber revenue that dated back to 1906 has enabled the community to expand its economic opportunities.
Sturgeon Lake (Saskatchewan)
Sturgeon Lake is a lake northwest of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada. The bordering Sturgeon Lake First Nation takes its name from the lake. The Sturgeon River flows out of the lake eventually joining the North Saskatchewan River a short distance west of Prince Albert.The lake hosts a regional...
about 29 km northwest of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Prince Albert is the third-largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is situated in the centre of the province on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. The city is known as the "Gateway to the North" because it is the last major centre along the route to the resources of northern Saskatchewan...
. The First Nations territory consists of one Indian 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...
, Number 101. It is located in the transition zone between the aspen parkland
Aspen parkland
Aspen parkland refers to a very large area of transitional biome between prairie and boreal forest in two sections; the Peace River Country of northwestern Alberta crossing the border into British Columbia, and a much larger area stretching from central Alberta, all across central Saskatchewan to...
and boreal forest biomes. The reserve borders the Rural Municipalities
Rural municipality
A rural municipality, often abbreviated RM, is a form of municipality in the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, perhaps best comparable to counties or townships in the western United States...
of Shellbrook No. 493
Shellbrook No. 493, Saskatchewan
The Rural Municipality of Shellbrook No. 493, Saskatchewan firstly formed as Rural Municipality No. 493 of Rozilee changing names to Shellbrook No. 493 on October 20, 1923. Rozilee RM No. 493 was formed January 1, 1913. It is located in the North Central portion of the province in SARM Division No...
and Buckland No. 491
Buckland No. 491, Saskatchewan
Buckland No. 491, Saskatchewan is a rural community in Canada near the city of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. It was formed on December 11, 1911. It is a part of Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities SARM, Division 5.-Communities:...
, as well as the Little Red River 106C Indian reserve.
History
On August 23, 1876 Chief Ah-yah-tus-kum-ik-im-am (Chief William Twatt) and four headmen signed Treaty Six at Fort CarltonFort Carlton
Fort Carlton was a Hudson's Bay Company fur trade post from 1810 until 1885. It was rebuilt by the Saskatchewan government as a provincial historic park and can be visited today...
and selected their reserve. The First Nation is today predominately 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...
culturally but also has some Saulteaux
Saulteaux
The Saulteaux are a First Nation in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, Canada.-Ethnic classification:The Saulteaux are a branch of the Ojibwe nations. They are sometimes also called Anihšināpē . Saulteaux is a French term meaning "people of the rapids," referring to...
members. http://www.indianclaims.ca/claimsmap/sturgeontlemed-en.asp It was originally known as the William Twatt Band after the Orcadian surname of the Treaty Chief, who was the Grandson of Magnus Twatt who came from Orkney (off the North coast of Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
) in 1771 to work for the Hudsons Bay Company, but changed its name in 1963 to the Sturgeon Lake Band, and later to the Sturgeon Lake First Nation. http://esask.uregina.ca/entry/sturgeon_lake_first_nation.html The 2001 settling of a grievance between the band and the federal government concerning a loss of timber revenue that dated back to 1906 has enabled the community to expand its economic opportunities.