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==First Nation communities== ===Naskapi=== {{further|Naskapi|Naskapi language}} {{Location map many |Canada Newfoundland and Labrador |caption=Naskapi communities |coordinates1={{coord|55.1667 |-66.867}} |label1=[[Kawawachikamach, Quebec|Kawawachikamach]] |coordinates2={{coord|55.917 |-61.125}} |label2=[[Natuashish]]}} The Naskapi are the Innu First Nations inhabiting a region of northeastern [[Quebec]] and [[Labrador]], Canada. The Naskapi are traditionally nomadic peoples, in contrast with the territorial Montagnais, the other segment of Innu. The Naskapi language and culture is quite different from the Montagnais, in which the dialect changes from y to n as in "Iiyuu" versus "Innu". {{lang|cr-Latn|Iyuw Iyimuun}} is the Innu dialect spoken by the Naskapi.<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |last=Tanner|first=Adrian|title=Innu (Montagnais-Naskapi)|encyclopedia=[[The Canadian Encyclopedia]]|date=16 October 2018|publisher=[[Historica Canada]]|edition=online|url=https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/innu-montagnais-naskapi}}</ref> Today, the Naskapi are settled into two communities: [[Kawawachikamach (Naskapi village municipality)|Kawawachikamach]] Quebec and [[Natuashish]], Newfoundland and Labrador. The [[Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach]] is located in the [[Naskapi village municipality (Quebec)#Aboriginal local municipal units|Naskapi village]] of Kawawachikamach, {{convert|15|km|mi|abbr=on}} northeast of [[Schefferville]], Quebec. The village is in the [[Kawawachikamach, Quebec|reserve of the same name]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Our Community |url=http://www.naskapi.ca/en/Overview-1 |website=Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach |access-date=31 October 2019 |archive-date=31 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191031181052/http://www.naskapi.ca/en/Overview-1 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=081&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail|date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> The [[Mushuau Innu First Nation]], located in the community of [[Natuashish]], Newfoundland and Labrador, is located in the Natuashish 2 reserve on the coast of [[Labrador]].<ref name="Innu.ca">{{cite web |title=Welcome |url=https://www.innu.ca/ |website=Innu Nation}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Mushuau Innu First Nation |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=032&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail|date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> ===Montagnais=== {{further|Innu people|Innu language}} ====Eastern Montagnais==== {{Location map many |Canada Newfoundland and Labrador |caption=Eastern Montagnais communities |coordinates1={{coord|50.3 |-64.033333}} |label1=[[Mingan, Quebec|Mingan]] |position1=bottom |coordinates2={{coord|54.8 |-66.833333}} |label2=[[Schefferville]] |coordinates3={{coord|50.183333|-61.816667}} |label3=[[Natashquan (municipality)|Natashquan]] |position3=top |coordinates4={{coord|51.230278|-58.671667}} |label4=[[Pakuashipi]] |coordinates5={{coord|50.216667|-60.666667}} |label5=[[La Romaine, Quebec|Unamenshipit]] |position5=right |coordinates6={{coord|50.216667|-66.383333}} |label6=[[Sept-Îles, Quebec|Sept-Îles]] |position6=top |coordinates7={{coord|53.512778|-60.135556}} |label7=[[Sheshatshiu]] |coordinates8={{coord|47.561389|-52.7125 }} |label8=St. John's |mark8=Black pog.svg }} [[Innus of Ekuanitshit]] live on their reserve of [[Mingan, Quebec]], at the mouth of the [[Mingan River]] of the [[Saint Lawrence River]] in the {{lang|fr|i=unset|[[Côte-Nord]]}} (north shore) region.<ref>{{cite web |title=Les Innus de Ekuanitshit |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=082&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail|date = 3 November 2008}}</ref> [[Innu Takuaikan Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam]] based in Sept-Îles, Quebec, in the {{lang|fr|i=unset|Côte-Nord}} region on the Saint Lawrence River.<ref>{{cite web |title=Innu Takuaikan Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=080&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail|date = 3 November 2008}}</ref> They own two reserves: Maliotenam 27A, {{convert|16|km|mi}} east of Sept-Îles, and Uashat 27, within Sept-Îles.<ref>{{cite web |title=Innu Takuaikan Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=80&lang=eng |website=Reserves/Settlements/Villages |date=3 November 2008}}</ref> [[Innu Nation of Matimekush-Lac John]] is based out of Schefferville, Quebec.<ref>{{cite web |title=La Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=087&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail|date = 3 November 2008}}</ref> One reserve, [[Matimekosh]], is an [[enclave]] of Schefferville. The other, [[Lac-John]], is {{convert|2|km|mi|abbr=on}} outside the town.<ref>{{cite web |title=La Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=87&lang=eng |website=Reserves/Settlements/Villages|date = 3 November 2008}}</ref> [[Première Nation des Innus de Nutashkuan]] is based on their reserve of [[Natashquan, Quebec (reserve)|Natashquan 1]] or Nutashkuan. The reserve is located on the north shore of the [[Gulf of Saint Lawrence]] at the mouth of the [[Natashquan River]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Première Nation des Innus de Nutashkuan |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=083&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail|date = 3 November 2008}}</ref> {{ill|Montagnais de Pakua Shipi|fr}} located in the community of [[Pakuashipi]], Quebec, on the western shore of the mouth of the [[Saint-Augustin River]] on the north shore of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence in the {{lang|fr|i=unset|Côte-Nord}} region.<ref>{{cite web |title=Montagnais de Pakua Shipi |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=088&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail |date=3 November 2008}}</ref> The community is adjacent to the settlement of [[Saint-Augustin, Côte-Nord, Quebec|Saint-Augustin]]. {{ill|Montagnais de Unamen Shipu|fr}} are located at [[La Romaine, Quebec]] at the mouth of the [[Olomane River]] on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. They have one reserve; Romaine 2.<ref>{{cite web |title=Montagnais de Unamen Shipu |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=084&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail |date=3 November 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Bienvenue! |url=https://www.unamenshipu.com/ |website=Unamen-Shipu |access-date=1 November 2019}}</ref> [[Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation]] located in the community of [[Sheshatshiu]] in Labrador and is located approximately {{convert|45|km|mi|abbr=on}} north of [[Happy Valley-Goose Bay]].<ref name="Innu.ca"/> Sheshatshiu is located adjacent to the [[Inuit]] community of [[North West River]]. The Sheshatshiu Nation has one reserve, Sheshatshiu 3.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=033&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail |date=3 November 2008}}</ref> ====Western Montagnais==== [[Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation]] is located on the reserve of [[Mashteuiatsh]] in the [[Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean]] region, {{convert|8|km|mi|abbr=on}} north of [[Roberval, Quebec]], on the western shore of [[Lac Saint-Jean]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Première Nation des Pekuakamiulnuatsh |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=076&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail|date = 3 November 2008}}</ref> [[Bande des Innus de Pessamit]] based in [[Pessamit]], Quebec, is located about {{convert|58|km|mi|abbr=on}} southwest of [[Baie-Comeau]] along the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River at the mouth of the [[Betsiamites River]]. It is across the river directly north of [[Rimouski, Quebec]]. Pessamit is {{convert|358|km|mi|abbr=on}} northeast of Quebec City.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bande des Innus de Pessamit |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=085&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail |date=3 November 2008}}</ref> [[Innue Essipit]] are based in their reserve of [[Essipit]], adjacent to the village of [[Les Escoumins, Quebec]]. The community is on the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River at the mouth of the Escoumins River in the {{lang|fr|i=unset|Côte-Nord}} region, {{convert|40|km|mi|abbr=on}} northeast of [[Tadoussac]] and {{convert|250|km|mi|abbr=on}} northeast of [[Quebec City|Québec]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Innue Essipit |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=086&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail |date=3 November 2008}}</ref> ===Atikamekw ({{lang|cr-Latn|Nehiraw}})=== {{further|Atikamekw|Atikamekw language}}[[File:Nitaskinan_Map.png|thumb|Map of Nitaskinan]] [[Conseil de la Nation Atikamekw]], officially named Atikamekw Sipi – Conseil de la Nation Atikamekw, is a [[tribal council]] in Quebec, Canada. It is composed of three Atikamekw First Nations. The council is based in [[La Tuque, Quebec]]. The Atikamekw are inhabitants of the area they refer to as [[Nitaskinan]] ("Our Land"), in the upper [[Saint-Maurice River]] valley.<ref>{{cite web |title=Atikamekw Sipi – Conseil de la Nation Atikamekw |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/TCMain.aspx?TC_NUMBER=1064&lang=eng |website=Tribal Council Detail |date=3 November 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Les conseils de bande atikamekw |trans-title=Atikamekw Band Councils |language=fr |url=http://www.atikamekwsipi.com/fr/la-nation-atikamekw/institutions/les-conseils-de-bande-atikamekw |website=Atikamekw Sipi}}</ref> The First Nations: * [[Atikamekw d'Opitciwan]] live in [[Obedjiwan]], Quebec on the north shore of [[Gouin Reservoir]] in the [[Mauricie]] region. Their reserve, Obedjiwan 28, contains the community. It is located approximately {{convert|375|km|mi|abbr=on}} by road west of [[Saguenay, Quebec|Saguenay]] and {{convert|375|km|mi|abbr=on}} east of [[Val-d'Or]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Atikamekw d'Opitciwan |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=079&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail |date=3 November 2008}}</ref> * [[Atikamekw of Manawan]] are based in [[Manawan]], Quebec, on the south-western shores of Lake Métabeskéga in the [[Lanaudière]] region. The reserve is located {{convert|165|km|mi|abbr=on}} by road northeast of [[Mont-Laurier]] or {{convert|250|km|mi|abbr=on}} north of Montreal.<ref>{{cite web |title=Les Atikamekw de Manawan |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=078&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail |date=3 November 2008}}</ref> * [[Conseil des Atikamekw de Wemotaci]] in [[Wemotaci, Quebec]] on the north shore of the [[Saint-Maurice River]] at the mouth of the [[Manouane River (La Tuque)|Manouane River]] in the Mauricie region approximately {{convert|165|km|mi|abbr=on}} north of [[Trois-Rivières]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Conseil des Atikamekw de Wemotaci |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=077&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail |date=3 November 2008}}</ref> The Nation owns two reserves; the first is around Wemotaci while the second is [[Coucoucache Indian Reserve No. 24|Coucoucache 24]] on the north shore of [[Reservoir Blanc]] on the [[Saint-Maurice River]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Conseil des Atikamekw de Wemotaci |website=Reserves/Settlements/Villages |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=77&lang=eng |date=3 November 2008}}</ref> Coucoucache 24 is not inhabited and is only accessible by boat. ===James Bay Cree=== {{further|Eeyou Istchee James Bay Regional Government|East Cree}} [[Eeyou Istchee (territory)|Eeyou Istchee]] is a [[territory equivalent to a regional county municipality]] (TE) of [[Nord-du-Québec]] represented by the [[Grand Council of the Crees]].<ref>{{cite web |title=The Eeyou of Eeyou Istchee |url=https://www.cngov.ca/community-culture/communities/ |publisher=Grand Council of the Crees |year=2019}}</ref> On 24 July 2012, the Quebec government signed an accord with the Cree Nation that resulted in the abolition of the neighbouring municipality of [[Baie-James]] and the creation of the new [[Eeyou Istchee James Bay Regional Government]], providing for the residents of surrounding [[Jamésie]] TE and Eeyou Istchee to jointly govern the territory formerly governed by the municipality of Baie-James. Eeyou Istchee is a territory of eight [[enclave]]s within Jamésie plus one enclave (Whapmagoostui) within [[Kativik, Quebec|Kativik]] TE. Each enclave is a combination of a [[Cree reserved land]] (TC) and a [[Cree village municipality]] (VC), both with the same name. [[Image:Quebec MRC Eeyou Istchee location map.svg|thumb|300px|Location of Eeyou Istchee within Quebec]] * [[Cree Nation of Chisasibi]] is at the Cree village of [[Chisasibi (Cree village municipality)|Chisasibi]] on the south shore of [[La Grande River]] on the eastern shore of [[James Bay]]. The Nation's reserve is [[Chisasibi]] TC.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cree Nation of Chisasibi |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=058&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail|date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> Chisasibi is accessible via road and its airport. It is {{convert|768|km|mi|abbr=on}} northwest of Chibougamau via the {{lang|fr|i=unset|[[Route du Nord]]}} and the [[James Bay Road]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Chisasibi & LG-1 Road |url=http://jamesbayroad.com/chisasibi/index.html |website=James Bay Road |access-date=7 November 2019}}</ref> (Chibougamau is {{convert|700|km|mi|abbr=on}} by road north of Montreal). * [[Eastmain (Cree Nation)]] is located at [[Eastmain (Cree village municipality)|Eastmain]] VC and [[Eastmain, Quebec|Eastmain]] TC is the reserve. The Nation is located on the east coast of James Bay at the mouth of the [[Eastmain River]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Eastmain |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=057&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail|date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> Eastmain is {{convert|619|km|mi|abbr=on}} northwest of Chibougamau via the {{lang|fr|i=unset|Route du Nord}} and the James Bay Road.<ref>{{cite web |title=Eastmain |url=http://jamesbayroad.com/eastmain/index.html |website=James Bay Road |access-date=7 November 2019}}</ref> * [[Cree Nation of Mistissini]] is based in the Cree village of [[Mistissini (Cree village municipality)|Mistissini]], located in the south-east corner of the largest natural lake in Quebec, [[Lake Mistassini]]. The associated reserve is [[Mistissini, Quebec|Mistissini]] TC.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cree Nation of Mistissini |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=075&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail|date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> Mistissini is {{convert|90|km|mi|abbr=on}} northeast of Chibougamau on [[Quebec Route 167|Route 167]]. * [[Cree Nation of Nemaska]] is headquartered at [[Nemaska (Cree village municipality)|Nemaska]] VC and its reserve is [[Nemaska]] TC located on the western shores of Lake Champion.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cree Nation of Nemaska |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=059&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail|date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> The village is the [[Seat of local government|seat]] of the Grand Council of the Crees.<ref>{{cite web |title=Contact |year=2019 |url=https://www.cngov.ca/contact/ |publisher=Grand Council of the Crees}}</ref> Nemaska is {{convert|333|km|mi|abbr=on}} northwest of Chibougamau, at km 300 of the {{lang|fr|i=unset|Route du Nord}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nemaska (Nemiscau) |url=http://jamesbayroad.com/nemaska/index.html |website=James Bay Road |access-date=7 November 2019}}</ref> * [[Oujé-Bougoumou Cree Nation]] is located in the Cree village of [[Oujé-Bougoumou, Quebec|Oujé-Bougoumou]] on the shores of [[Opémisca Lake]]. Unlike the other Nations of Eeyou Istchee, Oujé-Bougoumou does not have an associated reserve.<ref>{{cite web |title=Oujé-Bougoumou Cree Nation |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=089&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail|date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> The village is {{convert|60|km|mi|abbr=on}} due west of Chibougamau. * [[The Crees of the Waskaganish First Nation]] is located at [[Waskaganish (Cree village municipality)|Waskaganish]] VC at the mouth of the [[Rupert River]] on the south-east shore of James Bay. The associated reserve is [[Waskaganish]] TC.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Crees of the Waskaganish First Nation |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=061&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail|date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> Founded in 1668 as Charles Fort, two years before the creation of the HBC, the community is on the site of the first fur trading post of the [[Hudson's Bay Company]]. After the HBC was formed, the community was known as Fort Rupert, Rupert Fort, or Rupert House after [[Prince Rupert of the Rhine]], the first governor of the HBC.<ref>{{cite DCB |first=G. Andrews |last=Moriarty |title=Gillam, Zachariah |volume=1 |url=http://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/gillam_zachariah_1E.html}}</ref> * Cree First Nation of Waswanipi is located in the Cree village of [[Waswanipi (Cree village municipality)|Waswanipi]] and the reserve is [[Waswanipi, Quebec|Waswanipi]] TC.<ref>{{cite web |title=Waswanipi |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=056&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail|date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> The Nation is located near the confluence of the [[Chibougamau River|Chibougamau]] and [[Waswanipi River]]s.<ref>{{cite web |title=About Waswanipi |publisher=Cree First Nation of Waswanipi |url=https://www.waswanipi.com/en/about-waswanipi |access-date=7 November 2019 |archive-date=7 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191107031734/https://www.waswanipi.com/en/about-waswanipi |url-status=dead }}</ref> * [[Cree Nation of Wemindji]] is headquartered at [[Wemindji (Cree village municipality)|Wemindji]] VC and its reserve is [[Wemindji, Quebec|Wemindji]] TC.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cree Nation of Wemindji |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=060&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail|date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> The village is on the east coast of James Bay at the mouth of the Maquatua River and is {{convert|696|km|mi|abbr=on}} north of Chibougamau via the {{lang|fr|i=unset|Route du Nord}}. * First Nation of Whapmagoostui located at [[Whapmagoostui (Cree village municipality)|Whapmagoostui]] VC, is the northernmost Cree village, located at the mouth of the [[Great Whale River]] on the coast of Hudson Bay in Kativik TE. The village is just south of the river while the Inuit village of [[Kuujjuarapik]] is on the north shore.<ref>{{cite web |title=Première nation de Whapmagoostui |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=095&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail|date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> * Cree Nation of Washaw Sibi was recognized as the tenth Cree Nation Community at the 2003 Annual General Assembly of the Cree Nation.<ref>{{cite web |title=Washaw Sibi |url=https://cngov.ca/community-culture/communities/washaw-sibi/ |publisher=Grand Council of the Crees |year=2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |first=Steve|last=Bonspiel|title=The Lost Cree of Washaw Sibi: The Tenth Cree Community of Eeyou Istchee finds its Identity|journal=Nation|volume=11|issue=13|date=14 May 2004|url=http://www.nationnewsarchives.ca/article/the-lost-cree-of-washaw-sibi-the-tenth-cree-community-of-eeyou-istchee-finds-its-identity/}}</ref> The Nation does not yet have a community or reserve recognized by either the Canadian or Quebec governments but the Nation has chosen an area about 40 minutes' drive south of Matagami.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Loon |first1=Joshua |title=Washaw Sibi Cree Nation finds home, after decades scattered |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/washaw-sibi-cree-nation-finds-home-after-decades-scattered-1.2553828 |publisher=CBC News |date=28 February 2014}}</ref> ===Moose Cree=== {{further|Moose Cree|Moose Cree language}} {{Location map many |Canada Ontario |caption=Moose Cree communities |coordinates1={{coord|49.8141827|-84.1653254}} |label1=[[Constance Lake 92|Constance Lake]] |position1=left |coordinates2={{coord|47.8116164|-83.4816697}} |label2=[[Chapleau Cree First Nation|Chapleau]] |position2=left |mark2=Blue pog.svg |coordinates3={{coord|52.28857 |-81.6593539}} |label3=[[Kashechewan]] |position3=right |mark3=Blue pog.svg |coordinates4={{coord|48.3166804|-84.0920878}} |label4=[[Missanabie]] |position4=left |mark4=Blue pog.svg |coordinates5={{coord|51.2654101|-80.6118384}} |label5=[[Moose Cree First Nation|Moose Cree]] |position5=left |mark5=Blue pog.svg |coordinates6={{coord|49.0079307|-80.8464467}} |label6=[[Taykwa Tagamou Nation|Taykwa Tagamou]] |position6=top |mark6=Blue pog.svg |coordinates7={{coord|47.9351617|-80.6614139}} |label7=[[Matachewan]] |position7=right |mark7=Green pog.svg |coordinates8={{coord|47.8340139|-83.3494661}} |label8=[[Brunswick House First Nation|Brunswick House]] |position8=bottom |mark8=Green pog.svg |coordinates10={{coord|43.7184038|-79.518144}} |label10=Toronto |position10=top |mark10=Black pog.svg }} Moose Cree ({{langx|cr-Latn|Mōsonī}} or {{lang|cr-Latn|Ililiw}}), also known as Moosonee are located in [[Northeastern Ontario]]. [[Constance Lake First Nation]] is the only Cree member of [[Matawa First Nations]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Constance Lake |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=182&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail|date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> They are located on their reserves, [[Constance Lake 92]] and [[English River 66]], in the [[Cochrane District]], Ontario.<ref>{{cite web |title=Constance Lake |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=182&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[Mushkegowuk Council]], based in [[Moose Factory, Ontario]], represents chiefs from seven First Nations across Ontario. Moose Cree members are: [[Chapleau Cree First Nation]], [[Kashechewan First Nation]], [[Missanabie Cree First Nation]], [[Moose Cree First Nation]], and [[Taykwa Tagamou Nation]].<ref name="Mushkegowuk TC">{{cite web|title=Mushkegowuk Council|url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/TCMain.aspx?TC_NUMBER=1079&lang=eng|website=Tribal Council Detail|date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> The Chapleau Cree First Nation and their two reserves, [[Chapleau Cree Fox Lake]] and [[Chapleau 75]], are located outside of [[Chapleau, Ontario]] in the [[Sudbury District]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Chapleau Cree First Nation |date=14 November 2008 |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=221&lang=eng}}</ref> The Kashechewan First Nation community is located on the northern shore of the [[Albany River]] on James Bay. The Hudson's Bay Company established a post, [[Fort Albany (Ontario)|Fort Albany]], at this location between 1675 and 1679.<ref>{{Cite encyclopedia |last=Kudelik |first=Gail |date=27 July 2015 |title=Albany River |encyclopedia=The Canadian Encyclopedia |publisher=Historica Canada |url=https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/albany-river}}</ref> Kashechewan First Nation is one of two communities that were established from Old Fort Albany, the other being [[Fort Albany First Nation]]. The two Nations share the Fort Albany 67 reserve.<ref>{{cite web |title=Fort Albany 67 |date=14 November 2008 |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/RVDetail.aspx?RESERVE_NUMBER=06258&lang=eng}}</ref> The Missanabie Cree First Nation signed [[Treaty 9]] in 1906 but did not receive any reserved lands until 2018.<ref>{{cite web |title=History |website=Missanabie Cree First Nation |url=https://www.missanabiecreefn.com/history |access-date=24 December 2021}}</ref> The Missanabie reserve is in the [[Missanabie]], Ontario area.<ref>{{cite web |title=Missanabie Cree First Nation |date=14 November 2008 |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/RVDetail.aspx?RESERVE_NUMBER=10099&lang=eng}}</ref> The Moose Cree First Nation is based in [[Moose Factory]] in the Cochrane District.<ref>{{cite web |title=Moose Cree First Nation |date=14 November 2008 |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=144&lang=eng}}</ref> Moose Factory was founded in 1672–1673 by [[Charles Bayly]], the first overseas governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, and was the company's second post. It was the first English settlement in what is now Ontario.<ref>{{Cite encyclopedia |date=15 October 2021 |title=Moose Factory |encyclopedia=The Canadian Encyclopedia |publisher=Historica Canada |url=https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/moose-factory}}</ref> The Nation has two reserves: [[Factory Island 1]] on [[Moose Factory Island]], an island in the [[Moose River (Ontario)|Moose River]], about {{convert|16|km|mi}} from its mouth at James Bay; and [[Moose Factory 68]], a tract of land about {{convert|15|km|mi}} upstream on the Moose River.<ref>{{cite web |title=Moose Cree First Nation |date=14 November 2008 |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=144&lang=eng}}</ref> The Taykwa Tagamou Nation has two reserves, New Post 69, and their main reserve, [[New Post 69A]] outside [[Cochrane, Ontario]] along the [[Abitibi River]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Taykwa Tagamou Nation |date=14 November 2008 |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=145&lang=eng}}</ref> [[Wabun Tribal Council]] is a regional chief's council based in [[Timmins, Ontario]] representing Ojibway and Cree First Nations in northern Ontario. Moose Cree members are: [[Brunswick House First Nation]] and [[Matachewan First Nation]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Wabun Tribal Council|url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/TCMain.aspx?TC_NUMBER=1080&lang=eng|website=Tribal Council Detail|date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> Brunswick House's reserves are [[Mountbatten 76A]] and [[Duck Lake 76B]] located in the Sudbury District near Chapleau, Ontario.<ref>{{cite web |title=Brunswick House |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=228&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> The Matachewan First Nation is on the Matachewan 72 reserve near [[Matachewan]] township in the [[Timiskaming District]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Matachewan 72 |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/RVDetail.aspx?RESERVE_NUMBER=06151&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> ===Swampy Cree=== {{further|Swampy Cree}} ====Located in Ontario==== {{Location map many |Canada Ontario |caption=Swampy Cree communities |coordinates1={{coord|55.9943 |-87.648323}} |label1=[[Fort Severn]] |position1=left |coordinates2={{coord|51.2624986|-80.6017198}} |label2=[[Moose Factory]] |position2=bottom |mark2=Black pog.svg |coordinates3={{coord|52.2077693|-81.6932088}} |label3=[[Fort Albany First Nation|Fort Albany]] |position3=right |coordinates4={{coord|52.9262772|-82.4370719}} |label4=[[Attawapiskat First Nation|Attawapiskat]] |position4=left |coordinates5={{coord|54.9928525|-85.4397603}} |label5=[[Peawanuck]] |position5=right |coordinates8={{coord|48.4027014|-89.3806104}} |label8=Thunder Bay |position=top |mark8=Black pog.svg |coordinates9={{coord|43.7184038|-79.518144}} |label9=Toronto |position9=right |mark9=Black pog.svg }} [[Fort Severn First Nation]] and their reserve, Fort Severn 89,<ref>{{cite web |title=Fort Severn |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/FNP/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=215&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> located on the mouth of the [[Severn River (Hudson Bay)|Severn River]] on Hudson Bay, is the [[Extreme communities of Canada|most northern community]] in Ontario. It is a member of [[Keewaytinook Okimakanak Council]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Fort Severn |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/FNP/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=215&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[Mushkegowuk Council]], based in [[Moose Factory, Ontario]], represents chiefs from seven First Nations across Ontario. Swampy Cree members are: [[Fort Albany First Nation]] and [[Attawapiskat First Nation]].<ref name="Mushkegowuk TC"/> Fort Albany First Nation is located at Fort Albany, Ontario, on the southern shore of the Albany River at James Bay.<ref>{{cite web |title=Albany |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=142&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> The reserve, Fort Albany 67, is shared with the Kashechewan First Nation.<ref>{{cite web |title=Fort Albany 67 |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/RVDetail.aspx?RESERVE_NUMBER=06258&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> The Attawapiskat First Nation is located at mouth of the [[Attawapiskat River]] on James Bay.<ref>{{cite web |title=Attawapiskat |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=143&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> The community is on the Attawapiskat 91A reserve. The Attawapiskat 91 reserve is {{convert|27000|ha|acre}} on both shores of the [[Ekwan River]], {{convert|165|km}} upstream from the mouth on James Bay.<ref>{{cite web |title=Attawapiskat |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=143&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> Independent from a Tribal Council is the [[Weenusk First Nation]] located in [[Peawanuck]] in the Kenora District.<ref>{{cite web |title=Weenusk |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=146&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date=7 December 2021}}</ref> The community was located on their reserve of [[Winisk 90]] on the mouth of the [[Winisk River]] on James Bay<ref>{{cite web |title=Weenusk |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=146&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> but the community was destroyed in the [[1986 Winisk flood]] and the community had to be relocated to Peawanuck.<ref>{{cite web |last=Cram |first=Stephanie |title=First Nation remembers devastating flood in northern Ontario, 30 years later |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/remembering-winisk-flood-30-years-later-1.3588024 |publisher=CBC News |date=20 May 2016}}</ref> ====Located in Manitoba==== {{Location map many |Canada Manitoba |caption=Swampy Cree communities in Manitoba |coordinates1={{coord|55.8617|-92.0984}} |label1=[[Shamattawa First Nation|Shamattawa]] |position1=bottom |coordinates2={{coord|56.1443|-96.0538}} |label2=[[Tataskweyak Cree Nation|Tataskweyak]] |position2=top |mark2=Black pog.svg |coordinates3={{coord|56.0520|-96.0606}} |label3=[[York Factory First Nation|York Factory]] |position3=bottom |coordinates4={{coord|53.0614|-99.4756}} |label4=[[Chemawawin Cree Nation|Chemawawin]] |position4=left |coordinates5={{coord|55.4443|-101.1718}} |label5=[[Mathias Colomb First Nation|Mathias Colomb]] |position5=top |coordinates6={{coord|53.0936|-99.1401}} |label6=[[Misipawistik Cree Nation|Misipawistik]] |position6=right |coordinates7={{coord|53.4233|-100.1932}} |label7=[[Mosakahiken Cree Nation|Mosakahiken]] |position7=right |coordinates8={{coord|53.8160|-101.2520}} |label8=[[Opaskwayak Cree Nation|Opaskwayak]] |position8=right |coordinates9={{coord|52.744733|-100.692299}} |label9=[[Sapotaweyak Cree Nation|Sapotaweyak]] |position9=right |coordinates10={{coord|51.2620|-97.2200}} |label10=[[Fisher River Cree Nation|Fisher River]] |position10=bottom |coordinates11={{coord|56.8530|-101.0490}} |label11=[[Marcel Colomb First Nation|Marcel Colomb]] |position11=top |coordinates12={{coord|54.0120|-97.4505}} |label12=[[Norway House Cree Nation|Norway House]] |position12=top |coordinates20={{coord|49.5340|-97.0847}} |label20=Winnipeg |position=top |mark20=Black pog.svg }} [[Keewatin Tribal Council]] is a Tribal Council based in [[Thompson, Manitoba]] that represents eleven First Nations, of which five are Swampy Cree, across northern Manitoba.<ref name="Keewatin Tribal Council">{{cite web|title=Keewatin Tribal Council|url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/TCMain.aspx?TC_NUMBER=1022&lang=eng|website=Tribal Council Detail|date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[Fox Lake Cree Nation]] is based in [[Gillam, Manitoba|Gillam]], {{convert|248|km}} northeast of Thompson via [[Manitoba Provincial Road 280|Provincial Road 280 (PR 280)]], and has several reserves along the [[Nelson River]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Fox Lake |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=305&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[Shamattawa First Nation]] is located on their reserve, Shamattawa 1,<ref>{{cite web |title=Shamattawa 1 |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/RVDetail.aspx?RESERVE_NUMBER=06460&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> on the banks of the [[Gods River]] where the [[Echoing River]] joins. The community is very remote; only connected via air or via winter ice roads to other First Nation communities. The [[Tataskweyak Cree Nation]] is located in the community of [[Split Lake, Manitoba]] within the Split Lake 171 reserve, {{convert|144|km}} northeast of Thompson on PR 280, on the [[Split Lake (Manitoba)|lake of the same name]] on the Nelson River system.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tataskweyak Cree Nation |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=306&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[War Lake First Nation]] possess several reserves but are located on the Mooseocoot reserve in the community of [[Ilford, Manitoba]], {{convert|35|km}} east of York Landing.<ref>{{cite web |title=War Lake First Nation |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=323&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[York Factory First Nation]] is based on the reserve of York Landing, {{convert|30|km}} south of Split Lake via ferry.<ref>{{cite web |title=York Factory First Nation |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=304&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[York Factory]] was a settlement and Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) trading post, established in 1684, on the shore of Hudson Bay, at the mouth of the [[Hayes River]].<ref>{{CRHP|4481|York Factory National Historic Site of Canada}}</ref> In 1956, the trading post was closed and the community was moved inland to the current site.<ref>{{cite web |title=Our History: The Relocation |url=http://www.yffn.ca/kawechiwasik/our-history/ |publisher=York Factory First Nation |access-date=30 December 2021}}</ref> Swampy Cree Tribal Council is, as the name suggests, a tribal council of seven Swampy Cree First Nations across northern Manitoba and is based in [[The Pas]].<ref name="Swampy TC">{{cite web |title=Swampy Cree Tribal Council Incorporated |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/TCMain.aspx?TC_NUMBER=1005&lang=eng|website=Tribal Council Detail|date=3 November 2008}}</ref> The [[Chemawawin Cree Nation]] (also Rocky Cree) are based on their reserve Chemawawin 2, adjacent to [[Easterville, Manitoba]], {{convert|200|km}} southeast of The Pas.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chemawawin Cree Nation |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=309&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[Mathias Colomb First Nation]] (also Rocky Cree) is located in the community of [[Pukatawagan]] on the Pukatawagan 198 reserve.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pukatawagan 198 |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/RVDetail.aspx?RESERVE_NUMBER=06456&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[Misipawistik Cree Nation]] (also Rocky Cree) is located near [[Grand Rapids, Manitoba]], {{convert|400|km}} north of Winnipeg at the mouth of the [[Saskatchewan River]] as it runs into Lake Winnipeg.<ref>{{cite web |title=Grand Rapids 33 |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/RVDetail.aspx?RESERVE_NUMBER=06436&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[Mosakahiken Cree Nation]] (also Rocky Cree) is located around the community of [[Moose Lake, Manitoba|Moose Lake]] about {{convert|63|km}} southeast of The Pas on their main reserve, Moose Lake 31A.<ref>{{cite web |title=Moose Lake 31A |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/RVDetail.aspx?RESERVE_NUMBER=06415&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[Opaskwayak Cree Nation]] (also Rocky Cree) has several reserves but most of the population lives on the Opaskwayak 21E reserve, immediately north of and across the Saskatchewan River from The Pas.<ref>{{cite web |title=Opaskwayak Cree Nation 21E |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/RVDetail.aspx?RESERVE_NUMBER=06427&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> The [[Sapotaweyak Cree Nation]] is located in the Shoal River 65A reserve adjacent to the community of [[Pelican Rapids, Manitoba|Pelican Rapids]], about {{convert|82|km}} south of The Pas.<ref>{{cite web |title=Shoal River 65A |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/RVDetail.aspx?RESERVE_NUMBER=06438&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation]] has several reserves but the main reserve is Swan Lake 65C which contains the settlement of Indian Birch, about {{convert|150|km}} south of The Pas.<ref>{{cite web |title=Swan Lake 65C |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/RVDetail.aspx?RESERVE_NUMBER=06442&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> Not affiliated with any Tribal Council: [[Fisher River Cree Nation]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Fisher River |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=264&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[Marcel Colomb First Nation]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Marcel Colomb First Nation |date=14 November 2008 |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=328&lang=eng}}</ref> and [[Norway House Cree Nation]].<ref name="Norway">{{cite web |title=Norway House Cree Nation |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=278&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[Fisher River Cree Nation]], located approximately {{convert|177|km}} north of [[Winnipeg]] in Koostatak on [[Lake Winnipeg]], control the Fisher River 44 and 44A reserves.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fisher River |date=14 November 2008 |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=264&lang=eng}}</ref> [[Marcel Colomb First Nation]] is located outside of Lynn Lake on the Black Sturgeon reserve on Hughes Lake, {{convert|289|km}} northwest of Thompson via [[Manitoba Provincial Road 391|Provincial Road 391]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Black Sturgeon |date=14 November 2008 |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/RVDetail.aspx?RESERVE_NUMBER=09000&lang=eng}}</ref> [[Norway House Cree Nation]] is located in [[Norway House]] which is located on the [[Playgreen Lake]] section of the [[Nelson River]] system on the north side of Lake Winnipeg.<ref name="Norway"/> In 1821, Norway House became the principal inland fur trading depot for the Hudson's Bay Company.<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |last=Lyon |first=D.M. |title=Norway House |encyclopedia=The Canadian Encyclopedia |date=16 April 2015 |publisher=Historica Canada |url=https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/norway-house}}</ref> Norway House was also where [[Treaty 5]] was signed.<ref>{{CRHP|12041|Norway House National Historic Site of Canada}}</ref> They control more than 80 reserves from less than {{convert|2|ha|acre}} to their largest, Norway House 17, at over {{convert|7600|ha|acre}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=Norway House Cree Nation |date=14 November 2008 |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=278&lang=eng}}</ref> The Nation is one of the most populous in Canada with 8,599 people {{as of|November 2021|lc=y}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=Norway House Cree Nation |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNRegPopulation.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=278&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> ====Located in Saskatchewan==== [[Prince Albert Grand Council]] is based in [[Prince Albert, Saskatchewan]] and is owned by twelve First Nations of which three are Swampy Cree.<ref name=PADC>{{cite web |title=First Nations |url=https://www.pagc.sk.ca/first-nations/ |publisher=Prince Albert Grand Council |date=2014}}</ref> [[Cumberland House Cree Nation]] is based in [[Cumberland House, Saskatchewan]] on the [[Cumberland House Cree Nation 20]] reserve, {{convert|60|mi|km|order=flip}} southwest of [[Flin Flon]], Manitoba.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cumberland House Cree Nation |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=350&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[Cumberland House Provincial Park|Cumberland House]], founded in 1774 by [[Samuel Hearne]], was the site of the HBC's first inland fur-trading post.<ref>{{CRHP|1139|Cumberland House National Historic Site of Canada}}</ref> The [[Red Earth First Nation]] is located in the community of Red Earth, on the banks of the [[Carrot River (Saskatchewan)|Carrot River]], on the Carrot River 29A reserve. Close by is the Red Earth 29 reserve, about {{convert|75|km}} east of [[Nipawin]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Red Earth |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=356&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[Shoal Lake Cree Nation]] is located in Pakwaw Lake, on the Shoal Lake 28A reserve, {{convert|92|km}} east of Nipawin.<ref>{{cite web |title=Shoal Lake Cree Nation |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=357&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> ===Woodland Cree=== {{further|Woodland Cree}} ====Rocky Cree ({{lang|cr-Latn|Asinīskāwithiniwak}})==== Source:<ref>{{cite web |title= The Six Seasons of the Asiniskaw Ithiniwak |url= https://sixseasonsproject.ca/ | website=[[SSHRC]] |publisher=[[The University of Winnipeg]] |date= 24 August 2023}}</ref> {{Location map many |Canada Manitoba |caption=Rocky Cree communities in Manitoba |coordinates1={{coord|57.5400|-101.3459}} |label1=[[Barren Lands First Nation|Barren Lands]] |position1=top |coordinates2={{coord|54.5500|-95.1949}} |label2=[[Bunibonibee Cree Nation|Bunibonibee]] |position2=top |coordinates3={{coord|54.3414|-94.2753}} |label3=[[God's Lake First Nation|God's Lake]] |position3=right |coordinates4={{coord|54.5011|-94.0323}} |label4=[[Manto Sipi Cree Nation|Manto Sipi]] |position4=bottom |coordinates5={{coord|54.3732|-97.4648}} |label5=[[Cross Lake First Nation|Cross Lake]] |position5=left |coordinates6={{coord|55.4700|-98.5318}} |label6=[[Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation|Nisichawayasihk]] |position6=right |coordinates7={{coord|56.78177|-98.92874}} |label7=[[O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation|Mosakahiken]] |position7=right |coordinates20={{coord|49.5340|-97.0847}} |label20=Winnipeg |position=top |mark20=Black pog.svg }} The Keewatin Tribal Council, described under Swampy Cree, also represents Rocky Cree First Nations in Manitoba.<ref>{{cite web |title=Keewatin Tribal Council|url=http://www.ktc.ca/|website=Keewatin Tribal Council|date= 24 Aug 2023}}</ref> The [[Barren Lands First Nation]] is located on the north shore of [[Reindeer Lake]] close to the Saskatchewan border. It has one reserve, Brochet 197, {{convert|256|km}} northwest of Thompson, adjoining the village of [[Brochet, Manitoba|Brochet]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Barren Lands |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=308&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> The [[Bunibonibee Cree Nation]] is located along the eastern shoreline of [[Oxford Lake]] at the headwaters of the [[Hayes River]]. The Nation controls several reserves with the main reserve being Oxford House 24 adjacent to the community of [[Oxford House, Manitoba]], {{convert|160|km}} southeast of Thompson.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bunibonibee Cree Nation |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=301&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[God's Lake First Nation]] is located in the [[God's Lake Narrows]] area on the shore of [[God's Lake]]. The main reserve is God's Lake 23, {{convert|240|km}} southeast of Thompson.<ref>{{cite web |title=God's Lake 23 |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/RVDetail.aspx?RESERVE_NUMBER=06444&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> The [[Manto Sipi Cree Nation]] also live on God's Lake in the community of God's River on the God's River 86A reserve,<ref>{{cite web |title=Manto Sipi Cree Nation |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=302&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> about {{convert|42|km}} northeast of God's Lake Narrows. All of the Rocky Cree communities of Keewatin Tribal Council are remote; only connected via air and ice road during winter months. Five of the Swampy Cree Tribal Council First Nations contain Rocky Cree populations: [[Chemawawin Cree Nation]], [[Mathias Colomb First Nation]], [[Misipawistik Cree Nation]], [[Mosakahiken Cree Nation]], [[Opaskwayak Cree Nation]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Swampy Cree Tribal Council|url=https://swampycree.com/|website=Swampy Cree Tribal Council|date= 24 August 2023}}</ref> In Saskatchewan, the Prince Albert Grand Council, described under Swampy Cree, also has Rocky Cree members.<ref>{{cite web |title= Prince Albert Grand Council |url=https://www.pagc.sk.ca/|website=Prince Albert Grand Council|date= 24 August 2023}}</ref> The [[Lac La Ronge First Nation]] is one of the most populous First Nations in Canada with a registered population of 11,604 {{as of|November 2021|lc=y}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lac La Ronge |date=14 November 2008 |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNRegPopulation.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=353&lang=eng}}</ref> The Nation is based in [[La Ronge]] on the [[Lac la Ronge 156]] reserve but has other communities on other reserves.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lac La Ronge |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=353&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> La Ronge is {{convert|250|km}} north of Prince Albert at the north end of [[Saskatchewan Highway 2]]. The [[Montreal Lake First Nation]], on their reserves of [[Montreal Lake 106]], is on the southern shore of [[Montreal Lake (Saskatchewan)|Montreal Lake]], {{convert|93|km}} north of Prince Albert.<ref>{{cite web |title=Montreal Lake |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=354&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation]] is also a populous First Nation with 11,563 people {{as of|November 2021|lc=y}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNRegPopulation.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=355&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> The Nation has eight communities and controls a large number of reserves; the administrative center is [[Pelican Narrows, Saskatchewan]], {{convert|80|km}} northeast of Flin Flon, Manitoba.<ref>{{cite web |title=Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=355&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> The [[Sturgeon Lake First Nation]] is located on the [[Sturgeon Lake 101]] reserve on the eastern shore of [[Sturgeon Lake (Saskatchewan)|Sturgeon Lake]] about {{convert|29|km}} northwest of Prince Albert.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sturgeon Lake First Nation |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=360&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> Not affiliated with any Tribal Council are [[Cross Lake First Nation]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Cross Lake Band of Indians |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=276&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail|date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=313&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail|date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> and [[O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation]].<ref>{{cite web |title=O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=318&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail|date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> The [[Cross Lake First Nation]] is a populous Nation with a registered population of 9,138 people {{as of|November 2021|lc=y}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cross Lake Band of Indians |date=14 November 2008 |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNRegPopulation.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=276&lang=eng}}</ref> The Nation is in [[Cross Lake, Manitoba]] on the Cross Lake 19 reserve, {{convert|80|km}} north of Lake Winnipeg.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cross Lake Band of Indians |date=14 November 2008 |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=276&lang=eng}}</ref> The [[Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation]] is based in [[Nelson House, Manitoba]] on the Nelson House 170 reserve located {{convert|19|km}} south of Thompson.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation|url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=313&lang=eng|website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]]|publisher=Government of Canada|date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> The [[O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation]] is located in the settlement of [[South Indian Lake]], {{convert|130|km}} northwest of Thompson.<ref>{{cite web |title=O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation |date=14 November 2008 |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=318&lang=eng}}</ref> [[Marcel Colomb First Nation]], listed under Swampy Cree, also has a Rocky Cree population. ====Woods Cree ({{lang|cr-Latn|Sakāwithiniwak / nīhithawak}})==== {{further|Woods Cree}} The [[Canoe Lake Cree First Nation]] is based in [[Canoe Narrows, Saskatchewan]] on the [[Canoe Lake 165]] reserve.<ref>{{cite web |title=Canoe Lake Cree First Nation |date=14 November 2008 |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=394&lang=eng}}</ref> The Nation is a member of the [[Meadow Lake Tribal Council]].<ref name=MLTC>{{cite web |title=MLTC Program Services Inc |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/TCMain.aspx?TC_NUMBER=1120&lang=eng |website=Tribal Council Detail|date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> The [[Bigstone Cree Nation]] is based in [[Wabasca, Alberta]], about {{convert|100|km}} northeast of Slave Lake, on the [[Wabasca 166A]] reserve.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bigstone Cree Nation |date=14 November 2008 |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=458&lang=eng}}</ref> The Nation is not associated with a Tribal Council.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bigstone Cree Nation |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=458&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail|date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> The Bigstone Cree Nation was divided into two bands in 2010, with one group continuing under the former name, and the other becoming the [[Peerless Trout First Nation]].<ref>{{cite web |first=Clint |last=Buehler |title=Bigstone Cree Overwhelmingly Ratify Major Treaty Settlement |website=First Nations Drum |date=19 March 2010 |url=http://www.firstnationsdrum.com/2010/03/bigstone-cree-overwhelmingly-ratify-major-treaty-settlement/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140409002032/http://www.firstnationsdrum.com/2010/03/bigstone-cree-overwhelmingly-ratify-major-treaty-settlement/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=9 April 2014}}</ref> The [[Fort McMurray First Nation]] is located on the reserves [[Gregoire Lake 176]] and [[Gregoire Lake 176A|176A]] located about {{convert|35|km}} southeast of [[Fort McMurray]] near [[Anzac, Alberta]] on [[Gregoire Lake]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Fort McMurray #468 First Nation |date=14 November 2008 |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=468&lang=eng}}</ref> They are the only Cree member of the [[Athabasca Tribal Council]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Athabasca Tribal Council Limited|url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/TCMain.aspx?TC_NUMBER=1029&lang=eng|website=Tribal Council Detail|date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council]] is based in [[Atikameg, Alberta]] with five members:<ref>{{cite web |title=Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council|url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/TCMain.aspx?TC_NUMBER=1052&lang=eng|website=First Nation Detail|date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> The [[Loon River First Nation]] is headquartered in [[Red Earth Creek]] with reserves to the immediate west near [[Loon Lake, Alberta|Loon Lake]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Loon River Cree |date=14 November 2008 |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=476&lang=eng}}</ref> The [[Lubicon Lake Band]] is based in the settlement of [[Little Buffalo, Alberta|Little Buffalo]], approximately {{convert|80|km}} east of [[Peace River, Alberta|Peace River]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Lubicon Lake |date=14 November 2008 |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=453&lang=eng}}</ref> The [[Peerless Trout First Nation]] is located in [[Peerless Lake, Alberta|Peerless Lake]] on the [[Peerless Trout 238]] reserve, about {{convert|45|km}} west of Red Earth Creek.<ref>{{cite web |title=Peerless Trout First Nation |date=14 November 2008 |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=478&lang=eng}}</ref> [[Whitefish Lake First Nation]] is based in Atikameg, on the western shore of [[Utikuma Lake]] on the [[Utikoomak Lake 155]] reserve, {{convert|61|km}} north of [[High Prairie]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Whitefish Lake |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=459&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> The [[Woodland Cree First Nation]] is located in the hamlet of [[Cadotte Lake]] on the [[Woodland Cree 226]] reserve, {{convert|48|km}} northeast of Peace River.<ref>{{cite web |title=Woodland Cree First Nation |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=474&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council]], based out of the town of [[Slave Lake]], Alberta is, as the name suggests, a Tribal Council of First Nations surrounding [[Lesser Slave Lake]]. Member Nations include:<ref>{{cite web |title=Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council|website=Tribal Council Detail|date=14 November 2008|url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/TCMain.aspx?TC_NUMBER=1025&lang=eng}}</ref> The [[Driftpile First Nation]], based in [[Driftpile, Alberta|Driftpile]], on the [[Drift Pile River 150]] reserve, {{convert|70|km}} west of Slave Lake.<ref>{{cite web |title=Driftpile Cree Nation |date=14 November 2008 |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=450&lang=eng}}</ref> The [[Kapawe'no First Nation]] is headquartered at [[Grouard]], which is near [[High Prairie]]. They have six reserves, predominately located west of Lesser Slave Lake.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kapawe'no First Nation |date=14 November 2008 |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=452&lang=eng}}</ref> The [[Sawridge First Nation]] is based in Slave Lake and the two reserves, [[Sawridge 150G]] and [[Sawridge 150H|150H]], are adjacent to the town.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sawridge First Nation |date=14 November 2008 |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=454&lang=eng}}</ref> The [[Sucker Creek First Nation]] is based in [[Enilda]], {{convert|10|km}} east of High Prairie, on the [[Sucker Creek 150A]] reserve.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sucker Creek |date=14 November 2008 |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=456&lang=eng}}</ref> Finally, the [[Swan River First Nation]], near [[Kinuso]], {{convert|40|km}} west of Slave Lake, controls the [[Swan River 150E]] and [[Assineau River 150F]] reserves.<ref>{{cite web |title=Swan River First Nation |date=14 November 2008 |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=457&lang=eng}}</ref> The [[Little Red River Cree Nation]] is based out of the settlement of [[John D'Or Prairie]], Alberta, {{convert|48|km}} east of [[Fort Vermilion]], on the [[John D'Or Prairie 215]] reserve.<ref>{{cite web |title=Little Red River Cree Nation |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=447&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> They are a member of the [[North Peace Tribal Council]] based out of [[High Level, Alberta]].<ref>{{cite web |title=North Peace Tribal Council |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/TCMain.aspx?TC_NUMBER=1026&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> The [[Mikisew Cree First Nation]] is based in the community of [[Fort Chipewyan]] on the western tip of [[Lake Athabasca]], approximately {{convert|225|km}} north of Fort McMurray.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mikisew Cree First Nation |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=461&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> They are not a member of a Tribal Council.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mikisew Cree First Nation |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=461&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> Fort Chipewyan, one of the oldest European settlements in Alberta, was established in 1788 by the [[North West Company]] as a fur trading post.<ref>{{CRHP|17705|Fort Chipewyan National Historic Site of Canada}}</ref> [[Western Cree Tribal Council]] is based out of [[Valleyview, Alberta]]. Cree member Nations are:<ref>{{cite web|title=Western Cree Tribal Council|website=Tribal Council Detail|date=14 November 2008|url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/TCMain.aspx?TC_NUMBER=1030&lang=eng}}</ref> [[Duncan's First Nation]] is based in [[Brownvale]], adjacent to the reserve [[Duncan's 151A]], {{convert|39|km}} southwest of Peace River.<ref>{{cite web |title=Duncan's 151A |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/RVDetail.aspx?RESERVE_NUMBER=06678&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> The [[Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation]] is on the [[Sturgeon Lake 154]] reserve, {{convert|10|km}} west of Valleyview.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=455&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> ===Plains Cree ({{lang|cr-Latn|Paskwāwiyiniwak / nēhiyawak}})=== {{further|Iron Confederacy|Plains Indians}} ====Downstream people ({{lang|cr-Latn|Māmihkiyiniwak}})==== Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs is a tribal council located in [[North Battleford, Saskatchewan]]. Members are: [[Ahtahkakoop First Nation]], [[Moosomin First Nation]], [[Mosquito-Grizzly Bear's Head-Lean Man]], [[Red Pheasant First Nation]], [[Saulteaux First Nation]], and [[Sweetgrass First Nation]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs|url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/TCMain.aspx?TC_NUMBER=4451&lang=eng|website=Tribal Council Detail|date=3 November 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs |website=batc.ca |url=https://www.batc.ca/}}</ref> [[File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council]] is a tribal council based in [[Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan]]. {{lang|cr-Latn|Kātēpwēwi-sīpīwiyiniwak}} Cree member Nations are: [[Little Black Bear First Nation]], [[Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation]], [[Nekaneet Cree Nation]], [[Okanese First Nation]], [[Pasqua First Nation]], [[Peepeekisis Cree Nation]], [[Piapot Cree Nation]], and [[Star Blanket Cree Nation]]<ref>{{cite web|title=File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council|url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/FNP/Main/Search/TCMain.aspx?TC_NUMBER=1041&lang=eng|website=Tribal Council Detail|date=3 November 2008}}</ref> [[Meadow Lake Tribal Council]] is a tribal council based in [[Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan]] with nine member First Nations. The members with Plains Cree populations are [[Flying Dust First Nation]], [[Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation]], [[Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation]], and [[Waterhen Lake First Nation]]<ref name=MLTC/> [[Saskatoon Tribal Council]] is, as the name suggests, a tribal council that is based out of [[Saskatoon, Saskatchewan]]. Cree member Nations are: [[Mistawasis Nêhiyawak]], [[Muskeg Lake Cree Nation]], [[Muskoday First Nation]], and [[One Arrow First Nation]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Saskatoon Tribal Council|url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/FNP/Main/Search/TCMain.aspx?TC_NUMBER=1051&lang=eng|website=Tribal Council Detail|date=3 November 2008}}</ref> Touchwood Agency Tribal Council, based in [[Punnichy, Saskatchewan]], is a tribal council of four First Nations, collectively known as the Touchwood Hills Cree ({{lang|cr-Latn|Pasākanacīwiyiniwak}}). The Cree Nations are: [[Day Star First Nation]], [[George Gordon First Nation]], [[Kawacatoose First Nation]], and [[Muskowekwan First Nation]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Touchwood Agency Tribal Council|url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/FNP/Main/Search/TCMain.aspx?TC_NUMBER=1043&lang=eng|website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]]|publisher=Government of Canada|date=3 November 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Touchwood Agency Tribal Council |website=TouchwoodAgency.ca |url=https://www.touchwoodagency.ca/home.html}}</ref> Yorkton Tribal Council is a tribal council based in [[Yorkton, Saskatchewan]]. Cree members are: [[Kahkewistahaw First Nation]] and [[Ocean Man First Nation]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Yorkton Tribal Council|url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/FNP/Main/Search/TCMain.aspx?TC_NUMBER=1122&lang=eng|website=Tribal Council Detail|date=3 November 2008}}</ref> Without affiliation with any tribal council: [[Beardy's and Okemasis' Cree Nation]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Beardy's and Okemasis |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/FNP/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=369&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[Cowessess First Nation]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Cowessess |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/FNP/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=361&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date=7 December 2021}}</ref> [[Ochapowace Nation]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Ochapowace |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/FNP/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=363&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date=7 December 2021}}</ref> [[Onion Lake Cree Nation]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Onion Lake Cree Nation |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/FNP/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=344&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Pheasant Rump Nakota |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/FNP/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=409&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[White Bear First Nations]].<ref>{{cite web |title=White Bear |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/FNP/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=365&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date=7 December 2021}}</ref> ====Upstream people ({{lang|cr-Latn|Natimiyininiwak}})==== Agency Chiefs Tribal Council is a tribal council located in [[Spiritwood, Saskatchewan]] representing three First Nations: [[Pelican Lake First Nation]], [[Big River First Nation]], and [[Witchekan Lake First Nation]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Agency Chiefs Tribal Council|url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/FNP/Main/Search/TCMain.aspx?TC_NUMBER=1087&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]]|publisher=Government of Canada|date=3 November 2008}}</ref> Battlefords Tribal Council is based in [[North Battleford, Saskatchewan]], The three member Nations are [[Lucky Man Cree Nation]], [[Little Pine First Nation]], and [[Poundmaker First Nation]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Northwest Professional Services Corp. |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/TCMain.aspx?TC_NUMBER=3433&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> Interlake Reserves Tribal Council is a tribal council based in Fairford, Manitoba. The council has six Nations as members but the only Cree member is [[Peguis First Nation]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Peguis |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=269&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> Without affiliation with any tribal council: [[Big Island Lake Cree Nation]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Big Island Lake Cree Nation |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=399&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[Thunderchild First Nation]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Thunderchild First Nation |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=349&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> Tribal Chiefs Ventures is a tribal council based in Edmonton with the following Cree members: [[Beaver Lake Cree Nation]], [[Heart Lake First Nation]], [[Frog Lake First Nation]], and [[Kehewin Cree Nation]]. ====Beaver Hills Cree ({{lang|cr-Latn|Amiskwacīwiyiniwak}})==== {{further|Beaver Hills (Alberta)}} [[Maskwacis Cree Tribal Council]] is based in the unincorporated community of [[Maskwacis]], (formerly Hobbema) Alberta, located {{convert|70|km}} south of [[Edmonton]]. The members are [[Ermineskin Cree Nation]], [[Louis Bull Tribe]], [[Montana First Nation]], and [[Samson Cree Nation]].<ref name="Maskwacis TC">{{cite web |title=Maskwacis Cree Tribal Council |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/TCMain.aspx?TC_NUMBER=9049&lang=eng |website=Tribal Council Detail|date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> All four members have individual reserves that surround the community of Maskwacis: [[Ermineskin 138]], [[Louis Bull 138B]], [[Montana 139]], [[Samson 137]], and [[Samson 137A]]. And all four share the reserve of [[Pigeon Lake 138A]], about {{convert|50|km}} to the northwest.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pigeon Lake 138A |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/RVDetail.aspx?RESERVE_NUMBER=06660&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[Yellowhead Tribal Council]] is based in [[Morinville, Alberta]]. Member nations are: [[Alexander First Nation]], [[Alexis Nakota Sioux First Nation]], [[O'Chiese First Nation]], and [[Sunchild First Nation]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://yellowheadtribalcouncil.ca//|title=Yellowhead Tribal Council|website=Yellowhead Tribal Council}}</ref> The [[Alexander First Nation]] is located on the reserve of [[Alexander 134]], west of [[Morinville]] and {{convert|40|km}} northwest of Edmonton.<ref>{{cite web |title=Alexander 134 |date=14 November 2008 |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/RVDetail.aspx?RESERVE_NUMBER=06650&lang=eng}}</ref> [[Alexis Nakota Sioux First Nation]] is based on the [[Alexis 133]] reserve, outside [[Glenevis]], {{convert|70|km}} northwest of Edmonton.<ref>{{cite web |title=Alexis 133 |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNRegPopulation.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=441&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> The [[O'Chiese First Nation]] and [[Sunchild First Nation]] control the reserves [[O'Chiese 203]] and [[Sunchild 202]] which are adjacent to each other {{convert|40|km}} northwest of [[Rocky Mountain House]].<ref>{{cite web |title=O'Chiese 203 |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/RVDetail.aspx?RESERVE_NUMBER=06637&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Sunchild 202 |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/RVDetail.aspx?RESERVE_NUMBER=06644&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> Not affiliated with any Tribal Council: [[Enoch Cree Nation]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Enoch Cree Nation No. 440 |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=440&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail|date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[Paul First Nation]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Paul |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=441&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail|date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> and [[Saddle Lake Cree Nation]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Saddle Lake Cree Nation |url=http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=462&lang=eng |website=First Nation Detail|date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[Enoch Cree Nation]] is located on their main reserve, [[Enoch Cree Nation 135]], adjacent to the western boundary of the city of Edmonton.<ref>{{cite web |title=Enoch Cree Nation #440 |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=440&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> The [[Paul First Nation]] is based on the [[Wabamun 133A]] reserve, {{convert|58|km}} west of Edmonton.<ref>{{cite web |title=Wabamun 133A |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/RVDetail.aspx?RESERVE_NUMBER=06653&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> [[Saddle Lake Cree Nation]] is one of the most populous Nations in Canada with 11,235 people {{as of|November 2021|lc=y}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=Saddle Lake Cree Nation |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNRegPopulation.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=462&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> The Nation is located in [[Saddle Lake, Alberta]] on the [[Saddle Lake 125]] reserve, {{convert|24|km}} west of [[St. Paul, Alberta]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Saddle Lake Cree Nation |url=https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=462&lang=eng |website=[[Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada]] |publisher=Government of Canada |date = 14 November 2008}}</ref> ===United States=== [[File:Montana Indian Reservations.svg|thumb|Montana Indian Reservations]] [[Fort Peck Indian Reservation]] located near [[Fort Peck, Montana]] [[Chippewa Cree]] on the [[Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation]] in northern Montana [[Fort Belknap Indian Reservation]] located at [[Fort Belknap Agency, Montana]] ===Other First Nations=== [[Papaschase First Nation]], removed from land that now makes up southeast Edmonton, were a party to Treaty 6 but are not recognized by the Canadian government.
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