Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles

TABLE OF CONTENTSMetis Settlements Community ProfilesMetis SETTLEMENTS: QUICK FACTS 4First Nations Community ProfilesFIRST NATIONS AND FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE: QUICK FACTS 14Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement 6East Prairie Metis Settlement 7Elizabeth Metis Settlement 8Fishing Lake Metis Settlement 9Gift Lake Metis Settlement 10Kikino Metis Settlement 11Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement 12Peavine Metis Settlement 13Alexander First Nation 17Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation 18Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation 19Beaver First Nation 20Beaver Lake Cree Nation 21Bigstone Cree Nation 22Blood Tribe 23Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation 24Cold Lake First Nations 25Dene Tha’ First Nation 26Driftpile First Nation 27Duncan’s First Nation 28Enoch Cree Nation #440 29Ermineskin Tribe 30Fort McKay First Nation 31Fort McMurray #468 First Nation 32Frog Lake First Nation 33Heart Lake First Nation 34Horse Lake First Nation 35Kapawe’no First Nation 36Kehewin Cree Nation 37Little Red River Cree Nation 38Loon River First Nation 39Louis Bull Tribe 40Lubicon Lake Band 41Mikisew Cree First Nation 42Montana First Nation 43O’Chiese First Nation 44Paul First Nation 45Peerless Trout First Nation #478 46Piikani Nation 47Saddle Lake Cree Nation 48(includes Whitefish (Goodfish)Lake First Nation)Samson Cree Nation 49Sawridge First Nation 50Siksika Nation 51Smith’s Landing First Nation 52Stoney Nakoda Nation 53(Bearspaw, Chiniki andWesley First Nations)Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation 55Sucker Creek First Nation 56Sunchild First Nation 57Swan River First Nation 58Tallcree First Nation 59Tsuu T’ina Nation 60Whitefish Lake First Nation 61Woodland Cree First Nation 622 Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles 3Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles

Profile: Metis SettlementProfile: Metis SettlementBuffalo LakeEast PrairieLocation50 km southwest of Lac La BicheLocation40 km southeast of High PrairieContactP.O. Box 16, Caslan, Alberta T0A 0R0ContactP.O. Box 1289, High Prairie, Alberta T0G 1E0Phone: 780-689-2170 Fax: 780-689-2024Website: www.msgc.caPhone: 780-523-2594 Fax: 780-523-2777Website: www.msgc.caPopulation* 701Population* 345Land Base34,707 hectaresLand Base32,635 hectaresChairStan DelormeChairGerald CunninghamVice-ChairMarcel ShephardVice-ChairBrian SupernaultCouncillorsDean McDonaldHorace PatenaudeLana HowseCouncillorsJacob HowseWade L’HirondelleShelly AugerOther Elected RepresentativesOther Elected RepresentativesMember of the Legislative AssemblyShayne SaskiwMember of the Legislative Assembly (Lesser Slave Lake)Member of Parliament (Fort McMurray-Athabasca)Pearl CalahasenBrian Jean(Lac La Biche-St. Paul-Two Hills)Member of Parliament (Westlock-St. Paul)Brian Storseth*2012 Municipal Affairs Population List *2012 Municipal Affairs Population List6 Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community ProfilesMetis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles7

Profile: Metis SettlementProfile: Metis SettlementElizabethFishing LakeLocation30 km south of Cold LakeLocation93 km south of Cold LakeContactP.O. Box 420, Stn. Main, Cold Lake, Alberta T9M 1P1ContactGeneral Delivery, Sputinow, Alberta T0A 3G0Phone: 780-594-5026 Fax: 780-594-5452Website: www.msgc.caPhone: 780-943-2202 Fax: 780-943-2575Website: www.msgc.caPopulation* 671Population* 425Land Base25,641 hectaresLand Base37,815 hectaresChairArchie CollinsChairLeonard JacksonVice-ChairChristopher DesjarlaisVice-ChairDusty PowderCouncillorsSylvia DesjarlaisArchie CollinsIrene ZimmerCouncillorsDalton GladueDwayne LaboucanRyck ChalifouxOther Elected RepresentativesOther Elected RepresentativesMember of the Legislative Assembly (Bonnyville-Cold Lake)Genia LeskiwMember of the Legislative Assembly (Bonnyville-Cold Lake)Genia LeskiwMember of Parliament (Westlock-St. Paul)Brian StorsethMember of Parliament (Westlock-St. Paul)Brian Storseth*2012 Municipal Affairs Population List *2012 Municipal Affairs Population List8 Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community ProfilesMetis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles9

Profile: First NationAlexander First NationPopulation of First Nations in Alberta 1 (continued)Location40 km northwest of EdmontonFirst Nation TOTAL Reserve & CrownLand (TOTAL)OffReservePaul First Nation 1,989 1,351 638Peerless Trout First Nation 2 #478 831 708 123Piikani Nation 3,616 2,402 1,214Saddle Lake First Nation 3 7,087 N/A N/ASamson Cree Nation 7782 6,097 1,685Sawridge First Nation 461 N/A N/ASiksika Nation 6899 3970 2929Smith's Landing First Nation 332 158 174Stoney Nakoda Nation 4 5213 4776 437Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation 3,036 1,440 1,596Sucker Creek First Nation 2691 763 1928Sunchild First Nation 1281 860 421Swan River First Nation 1238 396 842Tallcree First Nation 1240 537 703Tsuu T'ina Nation 2,042 1,590 452Whitefish Lake First Nation 2513 1503 1,010Woodland Cree First Nation 1,060 792 268ContactTreaty Area 6Tribal AffiliationLinguistic GroupP.O. Box 3419, Morinville, Alberta T8R 1S3Phone: 780-939-5887 Fax: 780-939-6166Website: www.alexanderfn.comWoodland CreeAlgonquian CreePopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land N/AOff-reserveN/ATotal 2,015Land Base By Reserve Alexander 134 7,280.5(hectares) Alexander 134A 2,083.8Alexander 134B 3.4Total 9,367.7ChiefHerbert R. ArcandCouncillors Bernard Paul Kurt BurnstickArmand Arcand Curtis J. ArcandMarcel (Jack) Arcand Marty ArcandOther Elected RepresentativesFootnotes1Source: Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Developement Canada - Indian Register,Member of the Legislative Assembly (Spruce Grove-Sturgeon-St. Albert)Honourable Doug HornerMember of Parliament (Westlock-St. Paul)Brian StorsethFebruary 20132The new Peerless Trout First Nation was established on May 19, 2010. Reserve land hasyet to be set aside for the First Nation. This may take 3-5 years.3Includes Whitefish (Goodfish) Lake First Nation #1284Includes Bearspaw, Chiniki and Wesley First Nations*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).16Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community ProfilesMetis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles17

Profile: First NationProfile: First NationBeaver First NationBeaver Lake Cree NationLocation50 km east of High LevelLocation105 km northeast of EdmontonContactP.O. Box 270, High Level, Alberta T0H 1Z0ContactP.O. Box 960, Lac La Biche, Alberta T0A 2C0Treaty Area 8Tribal AffiliationLinguistic GroupPhone: 780-927-3544 Fax: 780-927-3496BeaverAthapaskan BeaverPopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 449Off-reserve 548Total 997Land Base By Reserve Boyer River 164 4,249.3(hectares) Child Lake 164A 2,826.0Total 7,075.3Treaty Area 6Tribal AffiliationLinguistic GroupPhone: 780-623-4549 Fax: 780-623-4523Website: www.beaverlakecreenation.caWoodland CreeAlgonquian CreePopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 390Off-reserve 664Total 1,054Land Base By Reserve Beaver Lake 131 6,145.3(hectares) Total 6,145.3ChiefTrevor MercrediChiefHenry GladueCouncillors Lorne Bulldog Barbara WendtClarence FournierTrevor MercrediCouncillorsDennis ParadisHerman CardinalGermaine AndersonOther Elected RepresentativesMember of the Legislative Assembly (Peace River)Member of Parliament (Peace River)Honourable Frank OberleChris WarkentinOther Elected RepresentativesMember of the Legislative Assembly (Lac La Biche-St. Paul-Two Hills)Member of Parliament (Fort McMurray-Athabasca)Shayne SaskiwBrian Jean*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).20 Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community ProfilesMetis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles21

Profile: First NationProfile: First NationBigstone Cree NationBlood TribeLocation80 km northeast of Slave LakeLocation40 km southwest of LethbridgeContactP.O. Box 960, Wabasca, Alberta T0G 2K0ContactP.O. Box 60, Stand Off, Alberta T0L 1Y0Treaty Area 8Tribal AffiliationLinguistic GroupPhone: 780-891-3836 Fax: 780-891-3942Woodland CreeAlgonquian CreePopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 3,080Off-reserve 4,178Total 7,258Land Base By Reserve Jean Baptiste Gambler 183 198.7(hectares) Wabasca 166 8,452.4Wabasca 166A 682.1Wabasca 166B 2,413.4Wabasca 166C 3,502.6Wabasca 166D 5,817.4Total 21,066.6ChiefRomeo Ralph CardinalCouncillors Ivan Alook Clayton T. AugerClifford Cardinal Linda GladueJohn GullionWinston ManossaClara Moberly Edward WapahooEva Yellowknee Silas YellowkneeOther Elected RepresentativesMembers of the Legislative AssemblyAthabasca-Redwater Honourable Jeff Johnson for IR 183Lesser Slave Lake Pearl Calahasen for IRs 166-166DTreaty Area 7Tribal AffiliationLinguistic GroupPhone: 403-737-3753 Fax: 403-737-2336Website: www.bloodtribe.drupalgardens.comBlackfootAlgonquian BlackfootPopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 8,151Off-reserve 3,504Total 11,655Land Base By Reserve Blood 148 134,292.9(hectares) Blood 148A 1,971.7Total 136,264.6ChiefCouncillorsOther Elected RepresentativesCharles WeaselheadAloyuisius Black Water William WadsworthDexter Bruised Head Nolan Little BareMarcel Weasel Head Doroth First RiderFrankie Black Plume Michael Bruised HeadFranklyn White Quills Myron Eagle SpeakerLance Tail FeathersMembers of the Legislative AssemblyLivingston-Macleod Pat Stier for IR 148Cardston Taber-WarnerGary Bikman for IR 148AMember of Parliament (Macleod)Honourable Ted MenziesLeann Little BearMember of Parliament (Fort McMurray-Athabasca)Brian Jean*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).22 Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community ProfilesMetis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles23

Profile: First NationProfile: First NationChipewyan Prairie Dene First NationCold Lake First NationsLocation120 km southeast of Fort McMurrayLocation26 km east of BonnyvilleContactGeneral Delivery, Chard, Alberta T0P 1G0ContactP.O. Box 1769, Cold Lake, Alberta T9M 1P4Phone: 780-559-2259 Fax: 780-559-2213Website: www.chipewyan.comPhone: 780-594-7183 Fax: 780-594-3577Website: www.clfns.comTreaty Area 8Treaty Area 6Tribal AffiliationChipewyanTribal AffiliationChipewyanLinguistic GroupAthapaskan Chipewyan, Algonquian CreeLinguistic GroupAthapaskan Chipewyan and Algonquian CreePopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 376Off-reserve 443Total 819Land Base By Reserve Janvier 194 2,486.7(hectares) Cowper Lake 194A 143.0Winefred Lake 194B 450.0Total 3,079.7ChiefCouncillorsOther Elected RepresentativesVern JanvierJules NokohooStuart JanvierSherry BlackMember of the Legislative Assembly (Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo)Member of Parliament (Fort McMurray-Athabasca)Mike AllenBrian JeanPopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 1,329Off-reserve 1,331Total 2,660Land Base By Reserve Cold Lake 149 14,528.1(hectares) Cold Lake 149A 71.6Cold Lake 149B 4,134.0Cold Lake 149C 2,023.5Total 20,757.2ChiefCouncillorsOther Elected RepresentativesBernice MartialKelsey JackoCameron JanvierCecil JanvierWalter JanvierRoger MartenSally Jean ScanieMember of the Legislative Assembly (Bonnyville-Cold Lake)Member of Parliament (Westlock-St. Paul)Genia LeskiwBrian Storseth*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).24 Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community ProfilesMetis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles25

Profile: First NationProfile: First NationDene Tha’ First NationDriftpile First NationLocation 100 km northwest of High Level (I.R. 209, 210, 211)140 km northwest of High Level (I.R. 213, 214)70 km northwest of High Level (I.R. 212)10 km east of High Level (I.R. 207)ContactTreaty Area 8Tribal AffiliationLinguistic GroupP.O. Box 120, Chateh, Alberta T0H 0S0Phone: 780-321-3775 Fax: 780-321-3886Website: www.denetha.comDeneDenePopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 2,017Off-reserve 854Total 2,871Land Base By Reserve Amber River 211 2,332.3(hectares) Bistcho Lake 213 354.1Bushe River 207 11,167.5Hay Lake 209 12,355.3Jackfish Point 214 103.6Upper Hay River 212 1,418.0Zama Lake 210 2,307.2Total 30,038.0LocationContactTreaty Area 8Tribal AffiliationLinguistic Group66 km west of Slave LakeBox 30, Driftpile, Alberta T0G 0V0Phone: 780-355-3868 Fax: 780-355-3650Website: www.driftpilecreenation.comWoodland CreeAlgonquian CreePopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 920Off-reserve 1,627Total 2,547Land Base By Reserve Driftpile River 150 6,354.8(hectares) Total 6,354.8ChiefRose LaboucanCouncillors Devin Bellerose Laura GirouxLonnie Bellerose Stanley IsadoreRodney Chalifoux Dwayne LaboucanNapolean Collins Micheal Owenose-WardChiefJames AhnassayOther Elected RepresentativesCouncillors Bernard Beaulieu Jerry PastionGabriel Didzena Dilbert SalopreeKenneth Didzena Avalon SenianthaAndrea Godin VacantMember of the Legislative Assembly (Lesser Slave Lake)Member of Parliament (Fort McMurray-Athabasca)Pearl CalahasenBrian JeanOther Elected RepresentativesMember of the Legislative Assembly (Peace River)Member of Parliament (Peace River)Honourable Frank OberleChris Warkentin*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).26 Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community ProfilesMetis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles27

Profile: First NationProfile: First NationDuncan’s First NationEnoch Cree Nation #440Location 39 km southwest of Peace River (IR 151A)40 km southeast of Peace River (IR 151K)ContactTreaty Area 8Tribal AffiliationLinguistic GroupP.O. Box 148, Brownvale, Alberta T0H 0L0Phone: 780-597-3777 Fax: 780-597-3920Website: www.duncansfirstnation.comWoodland CreeAlgonquian CreePopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 144Off-reserve 130Total 274Land Base By Reserve Duncan’s 151A 2,036.8(hectares) William McKenzie 151K 389.3Total 2,426.1ChiefCouncillorsDonald TestawichVirginia Martha GladueGloria Donna TestawichLocationContactTreaty Area 6Tribal AffiliationLinguistic Group3 km west of EdmontonP.O. Box 29, Enoch, Alberta T7X 3Y3Phone: 780-470-5079 Fax: 780-470-5098Woodland CreeAlgonquian CreePopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 1,627Off-reserve 759Total 2,386Land Base By Reserve Stony Plain 135 5,306.2(hectares) Stony Plain 135A 2.0Total 5308.2ChiefRonald MorinCouncillors Kelly Morin Kirby PeacockLorne MorinHarry SharpheadLyle MorinJohn Thomas Jr.Shane MorinNola WanuchWayne MorinOther Elected RepresentativesOther Elected RepresentativesMembers of the Legislative AssemblyDunvegan-Central PeaceHector Goudreau for IR 151AMember of the Legislative Assembly (Stony Plain)Member of Parliament (Edmonton-Spruce Grove)Ken LemkeHonourable Rona AmbrosePeace RiverHonourable Frank Oberle for IR 151KMember of Parliament (Peace River)Chris Warkentin*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).28 Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community ProfilesMetis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles29

Profile: First NationProfile: First NationErmineskin TribeFort McKay First NationLocation13 km south of WetaskiwinContactP.O. Box 219, Hobbema, Alberta T0C 1N0Phone: 780-585-3741 Fax: 780-585-2550Treaty Area 6Location 50 km northwest of Fort McMurray (IR 174)105 km northwest of Fort McMurray (IR 174A, 174B)ContactP.O. Box 5360, Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 3G4Phone: 780-828-4220 Fax: 780-828-4680Website: www.fortmckay.comTribal AffiliationPlains CreeTreaty Area 8Linguistic GroupAlgonquian CreeTribal AffiliationChipewyanPopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 3,334Off-reserve 950Total 4,284Land Base By Reserve Ermineskin 138 10,295.8(hectares) Pigeon Lake 138A 1,921.1(Common reserve shared by Hobbema bands)ChiefCraig MakinawCouncillors Brian Lee Daniel MakinawSamuel Minde Laurelle WhiteDennis Whitebear Collin WildcatOther Elected Representatives:Daniel WildcatConrad YoungLinguistic GroupAthapaskan Chipewyan and Algonquian CreePopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 392Off-reserve 386Total 778Land Base By Reserve Fort McKay 174 3,001.3(hectares) Namur River 174A 4,614.9Namur Lake 174B 3,122.2Fort McKay 174C 3,381.4Fort McKay 174D 660.8Total 14,780.6ChiefJim BoucherCouncillors David Boucher Gerald GladueMichael OrrRaymond PowderMember of the Legislative Assembly (Wetaskiwin-Camrose)Member of Parliament (Wetaskiwin)Honourable Verlyn Olson, QCBlaine CalkinsOther Elected RepresentativesMember of the Legislative Assembly (Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo)Member of Parliament (Fort McMurray-Athabasca)Mike AllenBrian Jean*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).30 Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community ProfilesMetis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles31

Profile: First NationProfile: First NationFort McMurray First Nation #468Frog Lake First NationLocation35 km southeast of Fort McMurrayLocation32 km southeast of BonnyvilleContactP.O. Box 6130, Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 4W1ContactGeneral Delivery, Frog Lake, Alberta T0A 1M0Phone: 780-334-2293 Fax: 780-334-2457Website: www.atc97.comPhone: 780-943-3737 Fax: 780-943-3966Website: froglake.caTreaty Area 8Treaty Area 6Tribal AffiliationWoodland CreeTribal AffiliationPlains CreeLinguistic GroupAlgonquian Cree and Athapaskan ChipewyanLinguistic GroupAlgonquian CreePopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 269Off-reserve 414Total 683Land Base By Reserve Clearwater 175 915.4(hectares) Gregoire Lake 176 2,231.9Gregoire Lake 176A 67.4Gregoire Lake 176B 17.0Total 3,231.7Population* On-reserve and Crown Land 1,898Off-reserve 1,065Total 2,963Land Base By Reserve Unipouheos 121 8,506.3(hectares) Puskiakiwenin 122 10,339.1Total 18,845.4ChiefClifford StanleyChiefCouncillorsRonald KreutzerBernadette DumaisMyrtle (Cleo) ReeceCouncillors Clifford Cross Terry MoyahKeith FaithfulCollin QuinneyWayne FaithfulOther Elected RepresentativesMember of the Legislative Assembly (Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo) Mike AllenMember of the Legislative Assembly (Fort McMurray-Conklin) Honourable Donald ScottMember of Parliament (Fort McMurray-Athabasca)Brian JeanOther Elected RepresentativesMember of the Legislative Assembly (Bonnyville-Cold Lake)Member of Parliament (Westlock-St. Paul)Genia LeskiwBrian Storseth*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).32 Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community ProfilesMetis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles33

Profile: First NationProfile: First NationHeart Lake First NationHorse Lake First NationLocation45 km northeast of Lac La BicheContactP.O. Box 447, Lac La Biche, Alberta T0A 2C0Phone: 780-623-2130 Fax: 780-623-3505Treaty Area 6Tribal AffiliationWoodland CreeLocation 60 km northwest of Grande Prairie (IR 152B)150 km north of Grande Prairie (IR 152C)ContactTreaty Area 8P.O. Box 303, Hythe, Alberta T0H 2C0Phone: 780-356-2248 Fax: 780-356-3666Website: www.horselakefirstnation.comLinguistic GroupAthapaskan Chipewyan and Algonquian CreeTribal AffiliationBeaverPopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 202Off-reserve 118Total 320Land Base By Reserve Heart Lake 167 4,496.2(hectares) Heart Lake 167A 8.3Total 4,504.5ChiefMorris MoniasLinguistic GroupAthapaskan BeaverPopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 466Off-reserve 587Total 1,053Land Base By Reserve Clear Hills 152C 1,547.1(hectares) Horse Lakes 152B 1,552.0Total 3,099.1CouncillorsOther Elected RepresentativesCaddie BloodSheila MoniasChiefRick HorsemanCouncillors Brian Horseman Michael HorsemanEugene Horseman Todd (Allan) HorsemanMember of the Legislative Assembly (Lac La Biche-St. Paul)Member of Parliament (Fort McMurray-Athabasca)Shayne SaskiwBrian JeanOther Elected RepresentativesMembers of the Legislative AssemblyGrande Prairie-WapitiDunvegan-Central PeaceMember of Parliament (Peace River)Honourable Wayne Drysdale for IR 152BHector Goudreau for IR 152CChris Warkentin*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).34 Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community ProfilesMetis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles35

Profile: First NationProfile: First NationKapawe’no First NationKehewin Cree NationLocation30 km northeast of High PrairieLocation20 km south of BonnyvilleContactBox 10, Grouard, Alberta T0G 1C0ContactBox 220, Kehewin, Alberta T0A 1C0Treaty Area 8Tribal AffiliationLinguistic GroupPhone: 780-751-3800 Fax: 780-751-3864Woodland CreeAlgonquian CreePopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 116Off-reserve 240Total 356Land Base By Reserve Kapawe’no 150B 29.6(hectares) Kapawe’no 150C 21.0Kapawe’no 150D 390.1Kapawe’no 229 129.0Kapawe’no 230 846.0Kapawe’no 231 147.0Total 1,562.7ChiefFrank Thomas HalcrowTreaty Area 6Tribal AffiliationLinguistic GroupPhone: 780-826-3333 Fax: 780-826-2355Website: www.kehewincreenation.caPlains CreeAlgonquian CreePopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 1,165Off-reserve 831Total 1,996Land Base By Reserve Kehewin 123 8,225(hectares) Total 8,225ChiefEric GadwaCouncillors Ernest Gadwa William JohnGordon JohnRichelle BadgerHenry MoosepayoRodney JohnCouncillorsPeter ChalifouxSydney HalcrowOther Elected RepresentativesOther Elected RepresentativesMember of the Legislative Assembly (Bonnyville-Cold Lake)Member of Parliament (Westlock-St. Paul)Genia LeskiwBrian StorsethMember of the Legislative Assembly (Lesser Slave Lake)Member of Parliament (Fort McMurray-Athabasca)Pearl CalahasenBrian Jean*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).36 Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community ProfilesMetis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles37

Profile: First NationProfile: First NationLittle Red River Cree NationLoon River First NationLocation 48 km east of Fort Vermilion (IR 215)90 km east of Fort Vermilion (IR 162)ContactTreaty Area 8Tribal AffiliationLinguistic GroupP.O. Box 30, John D’Or Prairie, Alberta T0H 3X0Phone: 780-759-3912 Fax: 780-759-3780Website: www.lrrcn.ab.caWoodland CreeAlgonquian CreePopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 4,390Off-reserve 611Total 5,001Land Base By Reserve Fox Lake 162 10,438.3(hectares) John D’Or Prairie 215 14,034.0Total 24,472.3LocationContactTreaty Area 8Tribal AffiliationLinguistic Group2 km south of Red EarthP.O. Box 189, Red Earth Creek, Alberta T0G 1X0Phone: 780-649-3883 Fax: 780-649-3873Website: www.loonriver.netWoodland CreeAlgonquian CreePopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 452Off-reserve 102Total 554Land Base By Reserve Loon Lake 235 6,902.3(hectares) Loon Prairie 237 259.6Swampy Lake 236 14,744.4Total 21,906.3ChiefLeslie Joe LaboucanChiefArthur NoskeyCouncillors Floyd Auger Joseph S. NanoochDelmer D’OrSolomon St. ArnaultHenry Grandejambe Alfred SeeseequonArthur Laboucan Lorne TallcreeJohn M. LaboucanChilouis WapooseCouncillors Bernadette Nicholson Andrew NoskeyMable Noskiye Ivan SawanOther Elected RepresentativesOther Elected RepresentativesMember of the Legislative Assembly (Lesser Slave Lake)Member of Parliament (Fort McMurray-Athabasca)Pearl CalahasenBrian JeanMember of the Legislative Assembly (Peace River)Member of Parliament (Peace River)Honourable Frank OberleChris Warkentin*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).38 Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community ProfilesMetis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles39

Profile: First NationProfile: First NationLouis Bull TribeLubicon Lake BandLocation10 km southwest of WetaskiwinContactP.O. Box 1351, St. Isidore, Alberta T0H 3B0ContactP.O. Box 130, Hobbema, Alberta T0C 1N0Phone: 780-629-2356 Fax: 780-629-2473Treaty Area 6Tribal AffiliationLinguistic GroupPhone: 780-585-3978 Fax: 780-585-3799Website: www.louisbulltribe.caPlains CreeAlgonquian CreePopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 1,714Off-reserve 395Total 2,109Treaty Area 8Tribal AffiliationLinguistic GroupWoodland CreeAlgonquian CreePopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land N/AOff-reserveN/ATotalN/ALand Base By Reserve(hectares)Not ApplicableLand Base By Reserve Louis Bull 138B 3,388.1(hectares) Total 3,388.1ChiefRusty ThreefingersCouncillors Bert Bull Wayne MooniasIrvin BullGene Telly RaineKelsey Crane Winston TwinsBarb LarocqueChiefCouncillorsOther Elected RepresentativesBilly Joe LaboucanJoseph AugerBrian LaboucanMichael (Mike) OminayakCheryl LaboucanIrene LaboucanOther Elected RepresentativesMember of the Legislative Assembly (Drayton Valley-Calmar)Honourable Diana McQueenMember of the Legislative Assembly (Lesser Slave Lake)Member of Parliament (Wetaskiwin)Pearl CalahasenChris WarkentinMember of Parliament (Wetaskiwin)Blaine Calkins*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).*Source: Indian Register, December 31, 2010. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).40 Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community ProfilesMetis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles41

Profile: First NationProfile: First NationMikisew Cree First NationMontana First NationLocationReserves are located adjacent to and north ofFort ChipewyanContact Allison Bay Indian Reserve #219P.O. Box 90, Fort Chipewyan, Alberta T0P 1B0Treaty Area 8Tribal AffiliationLinguistic GroupPhone: 780-697-3740 Fax: 780-697-3826Website: https://mikisewcree.caWoodland CreeCreePopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 782Off-reserve 2,075Total 2,857Land Base By Reserve Old Fort 217 1,509.0(hectares) Dog Head 218 29.7Allison Bay 219 1,861.0Devil’s Gate 220 819.1Sandy Point 221 204.0Peace Point 222 518.0Colin Lake 223 36.4Cornwall Lake 224 69.3Charles Lake 225 64.5Total 5,111.0ChiefSteve CourtoreilleLocationContactTreaty Area 6Tribal AffiliationLinguistic Group24 km south of WetaskiwinP.O. Box 70, Hobbema, Alberta T0C 1N0Phone: 780-585-3744 Fax: 780-585-3264Website: www.montanafirstnation.comPlains CreeAlgonquian CreePopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 746Off-reserve 217Total 963Land Base By Reserve Montana 139 2,824.8(hectares) Total 2,824.8ChiefBradley RabbitCouncillors Ralph Cattleman Sandra PeiganOther Elected RepresentativesCody Sr. RabbitMember of the Legislative Assembly (Wetaskiwin-Camrose)Member of Parliament (Wetaskiwin)Ingrid KellnHonourable Verlyn Olson, QCBlaine CalkinsCouncillors Willie Courtoreille Terry MartenLeonard Piche Philip TourangeauBilly Joe Tuccaro Juanita WhiteheadOther Elected RepresentativesMember of the Legislative Assembly (Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo)Member of Parliament (Fort McMurray-Athabasca)Mike AllenBrian Jean*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).42 Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community ProfilesMetis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles43

Profile: First NationProfile: First NationO’Chiese First NationPaul First NationLocation 50 km northwest of Rocky Mountain House (IR 203)20 km southwest of Rocky Mountain House (IR 203A)Contact P.O. Box 1570Rocky Mountain House, Alberta T4T 1B2Treaty Area 6Tribal AffiliationLinguistic GroupPhone: 403-989-3943 Fax: 403-989-3795Website: www.ochiese.caOjibwaAlgonquian OjibwaPopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 832Off-reserve 391Total 1,223Land Base By Reserve O’Chiese 203 14,131.9(hectares) O’Chiese Cemetery 203A 0.1Total 14,132.0Location 87 km west of Edmonton (IR 133A, 133B)100 km southwest of Edmonton (IR 133C)ContactTreaty Area 6Tribal AffiliationLinguistic GroupP.O. Box 89, Duffield, Alberta T0E 0N0Phone: 780-892-2691 Fax: 780-892-3402Website: www.paulfirstnation.comStoneyAlgonquian Cree and Siouan DakotaPopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 1,351Off-reserve 638Total 1,989Land Base By Reserve Wabamun 133A 6,116.9(hectares) Wabamun 133B 178.5Buck Lake 133C 1,035.2Total 7,330.6ChiefDarren WhitfordChiefCasey Gerald BirdCouncillors Douglas Beaverbones Cleon StrawberryMartin IronbowRobert StrawberryBarry Saulteaux Cedric WhitfordCouncillors Carl T. Bird Myrna (Bearhead) RabbitFaron BullBrenda Monica RainRod BurnstickOther Elected RepresentativesOther Elected RepresentativesMember of the Legislative AssemblyJoe AnglinMembers of the Legislative Assembly(Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre)Stony PlainKen Lemke for IRs133A-BMember of Parliament (Yellowhead)Honourable Rob MerrifieldDrayton Valley-CalmarHonourable Diana McQueen for IR 133CMembers of ParliamentYellowheadHonourable Rob Merrifield for IRs 133A-BWetaskiwinBlaine Calkins for IR 133C*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).44 Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community ProfilesMetis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles45

Profile: First NationProfile: First NationPeerless Trout First Nation 1 #478Piikani NationLocationContactPeerless Lake is located 240 km north of the Town ofSlave Lake. Trout Lake is located about 250 km northof Lesser Slave Lake.P.O. Box 128, Peerless Lake, Alberta T0G 2W0Phone: 780-869-3985 Fax: 780-869-2849Location60 km west of LethbridgeContactP.O. Box 70, Brocket, Alberta T0K 0H0Phone: 403-965-3940 Fax: 403-965-2214Treaty Area 7Treaty Area 8Tribal AffiliationBlackfootTribal AffiliationWoodland CreeLinguistic GroupAlgonquian BlackfootLinguistic GroupAlgonquian OjibwaPopulation 2 On-reserve and Crown Land 708Off-reserve 123Total 831Land Base By Reserve 3ChiefPeerless Lake has a land area of approximately11.1 square kilometres. Trout Lake has a land area ofapproximately 5.3 square kilometres.James AlookCouncillors Sharon Laboucan Emile HouleWilliam HouleGary NosklyedPopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 2,402Off-reserve 1,214Total 3,616Land Base By Reserve Peigan 147 42,699.2(hectares) Peigan 147B 2,978.6Total 45,677.8ChiefGayle Strikes With A GunCouncillors Doane Crowshoe Eloise ProvostAngela GrierWesley ProvostKyle GrierCasey ScottMaurice Little Wolf Clayton Small LegsFabian North Peigan Rebecca Weasel TravellerAndrew Provost Willet Yellow FaceOther Elected RepresentativesOther Elected RepresentativesMember of the Legislative Assembly (Athabasca-Redwater)Member of the Legislative Assembly (Lesser Slave Lake)Honourable Jeff JohnsonPearl CalahasenMember of the Legislative Assembly (Livingston-Macleod)Member of Parliament (Macleod)Pat StierHonourable Ted Menzies1The new Peerless Trout First Nation was created on May 19, 2010.2Source: Indian Register, December 31, 2011. The Indian Register is the official record identifying allStatus Indians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada(AANDC). Please see Footnote 3.3Reserve lands have yet to be set aside for the First Nation. This process may take 3-5 years.*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).46 Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community ProfilesMetis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles47

Profile: First NationProfile: First NationSaddle Lake Cree NationSamson Cree NationSaddle Lake Indian Reserve 125Location20 km south of WetaskiwinContactChiefP.O. Box 100, Saddle Lake, Alberta T0A 3T0Phone: 780-726-3829 Fax: 780-726-3788Toll Free: 1-800-396-2167Website: www.saddlelake.caLeonard JacksonCouncillors Herbert Cardinal John LargeTerry Cardinal John R. ShirtShannon Houle Dennis SteinhauerCharlene Houle-White Glen Jason WhiskeyjackWhitefish [Goodfish] Lake First Nation 128LocationContactTreaty Area 6Tribal AffiliationLinguistic Group68 km southwest of BonnyvilleP O Box 271, Goodfish Lake, Alberta T0A 1R0Phone: 780-636-7000 Fax: 780-636-3534Website: www.wfl128.comPlains CreeAlgonquian CreePopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land N/AOff-reserveN/ATotal 7,087Land Base By Reserve Saddle Lake 125 25,780.6(hectares) Whitefish Lake 128 4,542.7Total 30,323.3ContactTreaty Area 6Tribal AffiliationLinguistic GroupP.O. Box 159, Hobbema, Alberta T0C 1N0Phone: 780-421-4926 Fax: 780-585-2700Toll Free: 1-800-661-2579Website: www.samsoncree.comPlains CreeAlgonquian CreePopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 6,097Off-reserve 1,685Total 7,782Land Base By Reserve Samson 137 13,552.0(hectares) Samson 137A 134.4Total 13,686.4ChiefMarvin YellowbirdCouncillors Derek Bruno Florence BuffaloKirk BuffaloKurt BuffaloHolly Johnson Koren Lightning-EarleWilly Lightning Larron NorthwestJerry Saddleback Jr. Vernon Saddleback Jr.Other Elected RepresentativesElroy Strawberry-RainMario SwampyChiefJames Jackson Jr.Councillors Brian Favel Leslie CardinalSandy JacksonOther Elected RepresentativesMember of the Legislative Assembly (Wetaskiwin-Camrose)Member of Parliament (Wetaskiwin)Honourable Verlyn Olson, QCBlaine CalkinsMember of the Legislative Assembly (Lac La Biche-St. Paul-Two Hills)Member of Parliament (Westlock-St.Paul)Shayne SaskiwBrian Storseth*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).48 Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community ProfilesMetis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles49

Profile: First NationProfile: First NationSawridge First NationSiksika NationLocation250 km north of EdmontonLocation110 km east of CalgaryContactP.O. Box 326, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G 2A0ContactP.O. Box 1100, Siksika, Alberta T0J 3W0Phone: 780-849-4331 Fax: 780-849-3446Website: www.sawridgefirstnation.comPhone: 403-734-5100 Fax: 403-734-5262Website: www.siksikanation.comTreaty Area 8Treaty Area 7Tribal AffiliationWoodland CreeTribal AffiliationBlackfootLinguistic GroupAlgonquian CreeLinguistic GroupAlgonquian BlackfootPopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land N/AOff-reserveN/ATotal 461Land Base By Reserve Sawridge 150G 906.5(hectares) Sawridge 150H 1,236.6Total 2,143.3ChiefCouncillorsOther Elected RepresentativesRoland TwinnJustin TwinWinona TwinPopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 3,970Off-reserve 2,929Total 6,899Land Base By Reserve Siksika 146 71,087.5(hectares) Total 71,087.5ChiefFred Rabbit CarrierCouncillors Adrian Stimson Sr., Carlon Big SnakeClarence Wolf LegEldon Weasel ChildGuy Medicine Shield Hector WinnipegJanice DooreJason Charles DooreKendall Panther Bone Laverna McMasterReynold Medicine Traveller Herman Yellow Old WomanMember of the Legislative Assembly (Lesser Slave Lake)Member of Parliament (Fort McMurray-Athabasca)Pearl CalahasenBrian JeanOther Elected RepresentativesMember of the Legislative Assembly (Little Bow)Member of Parliament (Macleod)Ian DonovanHonourable Ted Menzies*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).50 Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community ProfilesMetis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles51

Profile: First NationProfile: First NationSmith’s Landing First NationStoney Nakoda NationLocationFort Fitzgerald (northeastern tip of Alberta)ContactP.O. Box 1470, Fort Smith, NT X0E 0P0Phone: 867-872-4950 Fax: 867-872-5154Treaty Area 8LocationContact80 km west of Calgary;IR 216 is 50 km south of CalgaryP.O. Box 40, Morley, Alberta T0L 1N0Phone: 403-881-3770 Fax: 403-881-2676Website: www.stoneynation.comTribal AffiliationChipewyanTreaty Area 7Linguistic GroupChipewyanTribal AffiliationStoneyPopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 158Off-reserve 174Total 332Land Base By Reserve Tthe Jere Ghaili 196B 401.1(hectares) Li Deze 196C 729.4K’i Tue 196D 484.3Hokedhe Tue 196E 440.4Tsu K’adhe Tue 196F 231.6Tsu Tue 196G 42.7Thebathi 196 6,310.5Thabacha Nare 196A 397.2Total 9,037.2ChiefAndrew Wandering SpiritCouncillors Thaidene Paulette Agnus CheezieGeronimo Paulette Dianne BenwellLinguistic GroupSiouan Dakota, Algonquian CreePopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 4,776Off-reserve 437Total 5,213Land Base By Reserve Big Horn 144A 2,127.4(hectares) Eden Valley 216 1,690.8Stoney 142-143-144 39,264.5Stoney 142B 5,692.4Total 48,775.1Bearspaw First NationChiefCouncillorsDarcy DixonRex Daniels (Eden Valley)Keith Left Hand (Eden Valley)Farrell Holloway (Morley)Rod Hunter (Morley)Other Elected RepresentativesMember of the Legislative Assembly (Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo)Member of Parliament (Fort McMurray-Athabasca)Mike AllenBrian JeanChiniki First NationChiefBruce LabelleCouncillors Frank Chiniquay Clifford PowderfaceTerrance RiderLional Wildman*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).*Source: Indian Register, December 31, 2011. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).**Currently, there are no Chief and Council for Bearspaw First Nation pending an election.52 Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community ProfilesMetis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles53

Profile: First NationProfile: First NationStoney Nakoda Nation (continued)Sturgeon Lake Cree NationWesley First NationChiefErnest WesleyCouncillors Shane Crawler Hank SnowTater HouseHomer TwoyoungmenLocationContact20 km west of ValleyviewP.O. Box 757, Valleyview, Alberta T0H 3N0Phone: 780-524-3307 Fax: 780-524-2711Website: www.sturgeonlake.caOther Elected RepresentativesMembers of the Legislative AssemblyRimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre Joe Anglin for IR 144AHighwood Danielle Smith for IR 216Banff-CochraneRon Casey for IRs 142-144 &142BMembers of ParliamentWild RoseBlake Richards for IRs 142-144 & 144AMacleod Honourable Ted Menzies for IR 216Treaty Area 8Tribal AffiliationLinguistic GroupWoodland CreeAlgonquian CreePopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 1,440Off-reserve 1,596Total 3,036Land Base By Reserve Sturgeon Lake 154 14,814.3(hectares) Sturgeon Lake 154A 753.1Sturgeon Lake 154B 97.1Total 15,664.5ChiefRichard KappoCouncillors Annette Campbell Darwin HamelinAmanda Gladue Karl MosesClyde GoodswimmerDion NapioOther Elected RepresentativesMember of the Legislative Assembly (Grande Prairie-Smoky)Member of Parliament (Peace River)Everett McDonaldChris Warkentin*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).54 Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community ProfilesMetis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles55

Profile: First NationProfile: First NationSwan River First NationTallcree First NationLocationContact50 km west of Slave LakeP.O. Box 270, Kinuso, Alberta T0G 1K0Phone: 780-775-3536 Fax: 780-775-3796Website: www.swanriverfirstnation.orgLocation 50 km southeast of Fort Vermilion (IR 173, 173A)20 km east of Fort Vermilion (IR 163)ContactP.O. Box 100, Fort Vermilion, Alberta T0H 1N0Phone: 780-927-3727 Fax: 780-927-4375Treaty Area 8Treaty Area 8Tribal AffiliationWoodland CreeTribal AffiliationWoodland CreeLinguistic GroupAlgonquian CreeLinguistic GroupAlgonquian CreePopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 396Off-reserve 842Total 1,238Land Base By Reserve Swan River 150E 4,271.1(hectares) Assineau River 150F 71.6Total 4,342.7ChiefCouncillorsRyan DavisLee TwinnGerald GirouxMark GirouxPopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 537Off-reserve 703Total 1,240Land Base By Reserve Beaver Ranch 163 841.7(hectares) Beaver Ranch 163A 240.0Beaver Ranch 163B 226.0Fort Vermilion 173B 49.7Tallcree 173 4,031.5Tallcree 173A 2,723.4Wadlin Lake 173C 48.0Total 8,160.3ChiefRupert MeneenOther Elected RepresentativesMember of the Legislative Assembly (Lesser Slave Lake)Member of Parliament (Fort McMurray-Athabasca)Pearl CalahasenBrian JeanCouncillors Ronnie Loonskin Terence MeneenGeorge Meneen Donna MercrediOther Elected RepresentativesMembers of the Legislative AssemblyLesser Slave LakePeace RiverMember of Parliament (Peace River)Pearl Calahasen for IRs 173, 173A & 173CHonourable Frank Oberle for IRs 163, 163A-B & 173BChris Warkentin*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).58 Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community ProfilesMetis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles59

Profile: First NationProfile: First NationTsuu T’ina NationWhitefish Lake First NationLocation13 km southwest of CalgaryLocation80 km northeast of High PrairieContactSte 200, 9911 Chiila BoulevardTsuu T’ina, Alberta T2W 6H6Phone: 403-281-4455 Fax: 403-251-6061Website: www.tsuutina.caContactGeneral Delivery, Atikameg, Alberta T0G 0C0Phone: 780-767-3914 Fax: 780-767-3922Treaty Area 8Treaty Area 7Tribal AffiliationWoodland CreeTribal AffiliationSarceeLinguistic GroupAlgonquian CreeLinguistic GroupAthapaskan SarceePopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 1,590Off-reserve 452Total 2,042Land Base By Reserve Tsuu T’ina 145 27,685.3(hectares) Total 27,685.3Population* On-reserve and Crown Land 1,503Off-reserve 1,010Total 2,513Land Base By Reserve Utikoomak Lake 155 6,693.2(hectares) Utikoomak Lake 155A 1,041.0Utikoomak Lake 155B 502.6Total 8,236.8ChiefRoy Whitney OnespotChiefEddie TallmanCouncillors Emmett Crowchild Dean ManywoundsGilbert Crowchild Andrew OnespotRegena Crowchild Jerry SimonBrent Dodginghorse Ellery StarlightLyle Dodginghorse Darryl WhitneyOther Elected RepresentativesLeon LittlelightPaul WhitneyCouncillors Ivan Auger Richard LaboucanEddie Laboucan James NahachickOther Elected RepresentativesMember of the Legislative Assembly (Lesser Slave Lake) Pearl CalahasenMember of Parliament (Fort McMurray-Athabasca)Brian JeanMember of the Legislative Assembly (Chestermere-Rocky View) Bruce McAllisterMember of Parliament (Macleod)Honourable Ted Menzies*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).60 Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community ProfilesMetis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles61

Profile: First NationWoodland Cree First NationLocationContactCadotte Lake (79 km east of Peace River)General Delivery, Cadotte Lake, Alberta T0H 0N0Treaty Area 8Phone: 780-629-3803 Fax: 780-629-3898Toll-free: 1-800-465-8029Tribal AffiliationLinguistic GroupWoodland CreeAlgonquian CreePopulation* On-reserve and Crown Land 792Off-reserve 268Total 1,060Land Base By Reserve Woodland Cree 226 11,660.0(hectares) Woodland Cree 227 660.0Woodland Cree 228 3,786.0Total 16,106.0ChiefWilliam WhiteheadCouncillors Kenny Auger Isaac Laboucan-AviromKathleen LaboucanFrank WhiteheadOther Elected RepresentativesMember of the Legislative Assembly (Lesser Slave Lake)Member of Parliament (Peace River)Pearl CalahasenChris Warkentin*Source: Indian Register, February 2013. The Indian Register is the official record identifying all StatusIndians in Canada and is maintained by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).62 Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles