Bigstone Cree Nation
The Bigstone Cree Nation is a First Nation in Alberta, Canada. As Woodland Cree, they are a western branch of the larger Cree Nation.
With lands adjacent to four lakes (North Wabasca, South Wabasca, Sandy, and Calling) in northern Alberta's boreal forest, the First Nation is rich in fishing and wild game.
In 2005, there were 5,874 registered Bigstone Cree[1], of which 2,247 were living on reserve.[2]
The Bigstone Cree have six reserves established in northern Alberta, for a total of 21,066.6 hectares. These include 166 A, 166 B, 166 C, 166 D, all in the vicinity of the Hamlet of Wabasca (also known as Wabasca-Desmarais),[3] 166 south of the Hamlet of Sandy Lake,[4] and Jean Baptiste Gambler Reserve 183 surrounded by the Hamlet of Calling Lake.[5]
All of these reserves are surrounded by the Municipal District of Opportunity No. 17.
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[edit] Annual events
The Bigstone Cree First Nation host the annual Treaty Days Festivities in August of each year, celebrating their culture, language and achievements.
[edit] See also
- First Nations in Alberta
- List of Indian reserves in Alberta
- List of First Nations peoples
- Indian Act
- List of Aboriginal communities in Canada
[edit] References
- ^ Bigstone Cree - Population table
- ^ Alberta Municipal Affairs - 2005 Official Population list - Indian Registered Population. December 2005. Retrieved on 24 September 2006
- ^ Municipal District of Opportunity No. 17 (2008-10-08). "Bylaw 2008-10 To establish the hamlet boundaries for Wabasca, Alberta". http://opportunityno17.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=329. Retrieved 2010-10-13.
- ^ Municipal District of Opportunity No. 17 (2008-10-08). "Bylaw 2008-8 To establish the hamlet boundaries for Sandy Lake, Alberta". http://opportunityno17.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=327. Retrieved 2010-10-13.
- ^ Municipal District of Opportunity No. 17 (2008-10-08). "Bylaw 2008-7 To establish the hamlet boundaries for Calling Lake, Alberta". http://opportunityno17.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=326. Retrieved 2010-10-13.
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