| People | Cree Chipewyan |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| [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.
- ^ "Fort McMurray #468 First Nation". First Nation Detail. Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada. 26 September 2019.
- ^ "Fort McMurray First Nation 468". Athabasca Tribal Council.
- ^ "Athabasca Tribal Council".
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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