Fort McMurray First Nation

  • Clearwater 175
  • Gregoire Lake 176
  • Gregoire Lake 176A
  • Gregoire Lake 176B
Land area32.317 km2Population (October 2019)[1]On reserve284On other land15Off reserve571Total population870Government[1]ChiefNeil CheechamCouncil
  • Samantha Wiltzen-Whalen
Tribal Council[1]Athabasca Tribal CouncilWebsite[1]

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]

The Fort McKay First Nation was originally part of the same Band, but split off in 1942.

Demographics

As of September 2019[update], 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

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

  • Clearwater 175 is located on the Clearwater River 11 km (6.8 mi) southeast of Fort McMurray. It is not populated.
  • Gregoire Lake 176 located 35 km (22 mi) southeast of Fort McMurray is the largest of the four and the most populated. The population was 191 in 2016 and 274 in 2011.[5]
  • Gregoire Lake 176A: the population was 130 in 2016 up from zero in 2011.[6]
  • Gregoire Lake 176B: not populated.

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

References

  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.

External links

  • Fort McMurray First Nation Athabasca Tribal Council
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