Fort McMurray First Nation

Fort McMurray First Nation
Band No. 468
ᓂᐢᑕᐚᔮᐤ
nistawâyâw
PeopleCree
Chipewyan
TreatyTreaty 8
HeadquartersFort McMurray
ProvinceAlberta
Land[1]
Reserve(s)
Land area32.317 km2
Population (October 2019)[1]
On reserve284
On other land15
Off reserve571
Total population870
Government[1]
ChiefNeil Cheecham
Council
  • Samantha Wiltzen-Whalen
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.

  1. ^ "Fort McMurray #468 First Nation". First Nation Detail. Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada. 26 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Fort McMurray First Nation 468". Athabasca Tribal Council.
  3. ^ "Athabasca Tribal Council".
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference reserves was invoked but never defined (see the help page).