Fort McMurray First Nation
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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]
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People | Cree Chipewyan |
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Treaty | Treaty 8 |
Headquarters | Fort McMurray |
Province | Alberta |
Land[1] | |
Reserve(s) | |
Land area | 32.317 km2 |
Population (October 2019)[1] | |
On reserve | 284 |
On other land | 15 |
Off reserve | 571 |
Total population | 870 |
Government[1] | |
Chief | Neil Cheecham |
Council |
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Tribal Council[1] | |
Athabasca Tribal Council | |
Website | |
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The Fort McKay First Nation was originally part of the same Band, but split off in 1942.