People | Cree |
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Treaty | Treaty 6 |
Headquarters | Morinville |
Province | Alberta |
Land[1] | |
Main reserve | Alexander 134 |
Other reserve(s) | |
Land area | 95.874 km2 |
Population (January 2022)[1] | |
On reserve | 1083 |
On other land | 81 |
Off reserve | 1295 |
Total population | 2378 |
Government[1] | |
Chief | George Arcand (Jr) |
Council |
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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.