The Little Red River Cree Nation (Cree: ᒥᐦᒁᑲᒦᐏ ᓰᐲᓯᐢ, mihkwâkamîwi-sîpîsis) is a First Nations band government in northern Alberta, headquartered at John D'Or Prairie.[3]
| People | Cree |
|---|---|
| Treaty | Treaty 8 |
| Headquarters | John D'Or Prairie |
| Province | Alberta |
| Land[2] | |
| Reserve(s) | |
| Land area | 244.723 km2 |
| Population (2019)[2] | |
| On reserve | 4614 |
| On other land | 647 |
| Off reserve | 681 |
| Total population | 8632 |
| Government[2] | |
| Chief | Conroy Sewepagaham |
| Council | Little Red River Cree Nation
|
| Tribal Council[2] | |
| North Peace Tribal Council | |
| Website | |
| lrrcn.ab.ca | |
Indian Reserves
editThere are three First Nation communities under the governance of the band:[4]
- Fox Lake Indian Reserve 162 10438.30 ha
- Garden Creek Indian Settlement 3741 ha.
- John D'Or Prairie 215 14034 ha.
Nearby is the Wood Buffalo National Park. In the early 21st century, the Cree are concerned because the bison population has declined, and they have continued to depend on the animal as a food source. They believe that the government has not sufficiently protected the bison, and that too many non-Aboriginal hunters and poachers have taken too many bison as trophies, decimating the herd.
References
edit- ^ French, Janet. Edmonton Journal - Northern parkland returned to Alberta First Nation after 95 years, Jul 14, 2017
- ^ "First Nation Detail". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
- ^ Indian and Northern Affairs Canada "First Nation Detail"
- ^ Indian and Northern Affairs Canada "Reserves/Settlements/Villages Detail"
External links
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