| People | Nakoda people |
|---|---|
| Treaty | Treaty 7 |
| Headquarters | Mînî Thnî, formerly Morley |
| Province | Alberta |
| Land | |
| Main reserve | Stoney 142, 143, 144 |
| Other reserve(s) | |
| Land area | 477.75 km |
| Website | |
| Stoney Nakoda First Nation | |
Stoney Nakoda First Nation (Stoney: Îyârhe Nakoda) is a Nakoda First Nations band government in Alberta, Canada. It is located West of Calgary, in the foot of the Rocky Mountains.
Stoney Nakoda First Nation comprises three Nakoda Tribes:
- Bearspaw First Nation Band No. 473
- Chiniki First Nation Band No. 433
- Goodstoney First Nation Band No. 475
Bearspaw First Nation
| Population (2021) | |
|---|---|
| On reserve | 1853 |
| Off reserve | 237 |
| Total population | 2090 |
| Government | |
| Chief | Barry Lee Rollins |
| Council size | 4 |
| Website | |
| bearspawfirstnation.ca | |
The Bearspaw First Nation is a First Nations band government of the Nakoda people in Alberta. This nation is part of the larger Stoney Nakoda First Nation.
In November 2010, a dispute arose when the chief of the band, David Bearspaw, cancelled a forthcoming election and extended his term by two years, prompting a protest blockade of the Eden Valley 216 reserve by other band members. A judge ordered elections to go ahead, and the incumbent was defeated by Darcy Dixon.
Chiniki First Nation
| Population (2021) | |
|---|---|
| On reserve | 1576 |
| Off reserve | 204 |
| Total population | 1780 |
| Government | |
| Chief | Aaron Young |
| Council size | 4 |
The Chiniki First Nation is a First Nations band government of the Nakoda people in Alberta. This nation is part of the larger Stoney Nakoda First Nation.
Goodstoney First Nation
| Population (2021) | |
|---|---|
| On reserve | 1589 |
| Off reserve | 255 |
| Total population | 1841 |
| Government | |
| Chief | Clifford Poucette |
| Council size | 4 |
| Website | |
| X - Wesley First Nation | |
The Goodstoney First Nation (formerly Wesley First Nation) is a First Nations band government of the Nakoda people in Alberta. This nation is part of the larger Stoney Nakoda First Nation.
Reserves
Map all coordinates using OpenStreetMapDownload coordinates as:
Indian reserves shared between the three component nations, under the administration of the Stoney Nakoda First Nation are:
- Stoney 142, 143, 144, 56 km (35 mi) west of Calgary, 39,264.50 ha (97,024.7 acres) 51°09′N 114°56′W / 51.150°N 114.933°W / 51.150; -114.933
- Stoney 142B, 48 km (30 mi) northwest of Calgary, 5,692.40 ha (14,066.2 acres) 51°19′42″N 114°46′13″W / 51.3282°N 114.7702°W / 51.3282; -114.7702
- Big Horn 144A, All That Parcel or Tract of Land Situated Lying & Being In Twp 39, RGE16, W5M, 2127.40 ha 52°22′45″N 116°15′08″W / 52.3793°N 116.2522°W / 52.3793; -116.2522
- Eden Valley 216, 80 km (50 mi) southwest of Calgary, 1,690.80 ha (4,178.1 acres) 50°26′10″N 114°25′34″W / 50.436°N 114.426°W / 50.436; -114.426
See also
References
- "Bearspaw First Nation elects new leadership | CBC News".
- Reserves/Settlements/Villages Detail, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada website information
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