Samson Cree Nation

The Samson Cree Nation,[5] (Cree: ᓃᐱᓰᐦᑯᐹᕽ, nîpisîhkopâhk, lit. 'at willow grove') also known as the Samson First Nation,[6] is one of four band governments in the area of Maskwacis, Alberta, Canada.

Samson Cree Nation
Band No. 444
ᓃᐱᓰᐦᑯᐹᕽ
nîpisîhkopâhk
PeopleCree
TreatyTreaty 6
HeadquartersMaskwacis
ProvinceAlberta
Land[1]
Main reserveSamson 137
Other reserve(s)
Land area156.075 km2
Population (2019)[2]
On reserve6230
On other land13
Off reserve2704
Total population8947
Government[3]
ChiefVernon Saddleback
Tribal Council[4]
Maskwacis Cree Tribal Council
Website
samsoncree.com

Indian Reserves

Three Indian Reserves are governed by the band:[7]

Pigeon Lake IR No. 138A is shared with the Louis Bull First Nation, the Montana First Nation and the Ermineskin Cree Nation

References
  1. "First Nation Detail". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
  2. "First Nation Detail". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
  3. "First Nation Detail". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
  4. "First Nation Detail". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
  5. Samson Cree Nation homepage
  6. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada "First Nation Detail"
  7. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada "Reserves/Settlements/Villages Detail"

Official Samson Cree Nation Website

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