Fort McKay First Nation

Fort McKay First Nation
Band No. 467
PeopleDene
Cree
Métis
TreatyTreaty 8
HeadquartersFort McKay
ProvinceAlberta
Land[1]
Reserve(s)
Land area148.86 km2
Population (2019)[1]
On reserve421
On other land4
Off reserve468
Total population893
Government[1]
ChiefMel Grandjamb
Tribal Council[1]
Athabasca Tribal Council
Website
fortmckay.com

The Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) is a First Nations government in northeast Alberta comprising five Indian reserves – Fort McKay 174, Fort McKay 174C, Fort McKay 174D, Namur Lake 174B and Namur River 174A.[2] The FMFN, signed to Treaty 8, is affiliated with the Athabasca Tribal Council and its members are of Cree, Metis and Dene heritage.[3] The FMFN's traditional lands include portions of the Athabasca oil sands.

  1. ^ "First Nation Detail". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. November 14, 2008. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
  2. ^ AINC 2013.
  3. ^ FMFNa nd.