James Smith Cree Nation

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The James Smith First Nation (Cree: ᓂᐦᑖᐏᑭᐦᒋᑲᓂᕽ nihtâwikihcikanihk, meaning: at the place of good growth)^[1] is a Plains Cree Indigenous band government whose reserve is north of Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada. James Smith has two reserves, James Smith 100 and Cumberland 100A. James Smith has a current population of 2,412, with the on-reserve population estimated to be at 1,592 members. James Smith is part of the Prince Albert Grand Council. Bordering the reserve are the rural municipalities of Kinistino No. 459 and Torch River No. 488.