Alexander First Nation

Alexander First Nation
Band No. 438
ᑭᐳᐦᑕᑲᐤ
Kipohtakaw
PeopleCree
TreatyTreaty 6
HeadquartersMorinville
ProvinceAlberta
Land[1]
Main reserveAlexander 134
Other reserve(s)
Land area95.874 km2
Population (January 2022)[1]
On reserve1083
On other land81
Off reserve1295
Total population2378
Government[1]
ChiefGeorge Arcand (Jr)
Council
  • Audra Arcand
  • Christopher Arcand
  • Heather Jennings
  • Kevin Arcand
  • Marty Arcand
  • Scott Burnstick
Tribal Council[1]
Yellowhead Tribal Council
Website
AlexanderFN.com

Alexander First Nation (Cree: Kipohtakaw / ᑭᐳᐦᑕᑲᐤ) is a First Nations band government, headquartered 17 kilometres (11 mi) west of Morinville, Alberta. This First Nation is part of the Cree ethno-linguistic group, is a member of the Yellowhead Tribal Council (a regional grouping of several bands), and is party to Treaty 6. The band controls three Indian reserves: Alexander 134, Alexander 134A, and Alexander 134B. The main reserve is bordered by Sturgeon County and Lac Ste. Anne County.

  1. ^ "Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles" (PDF). Ministry of Indigenous Relations. April 2022.