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Fort McMurray First Nation

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Country
  
Canada

Census division
  
Division No. 16

Time zone
  
MST (UTC−07:00)

Province
  
Alberta

Athabasca Tribal Council
  
Member

Postal code
  
T9H

Fort McMurray First Nation

Fort McMurray First Nation 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. The Athabasca Tribal Council represents 5 First Nation bands in northeast Alberta. Fort McMurray First Nation is governed by a Chief and one councillor.

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The Fort McKay First Nation was originally part of the same Band, but split off in 1942.

Demographics

As of August 2016 the Fort McMurray First Nation had a total population of 763 with 290 members living on reserve and 473 members living off-reserve.

Reserves

Fort McMurray #468 First Nation reserves of ca. 31 km2 (12 sq mi) include:

  • Clearwater 175 is located on the Clearwater River 11 km (6.8 mi) southeast of Fort McMurray (population 0 in 2011)
  • Gregoire Lake 176 located 35 km (22 mi) southeast of Fort McMurray is the largest of the four and the most populated.(population 274 in 2011)
  • Gregoire Lake 176A (population 0 in 2011)
  • Gregoire Lake 176B

    • Reserves 176, 176A and 176B are located near Anzac on Gregoire Lake approximately 50 km (31 mi) southeast of Fort McMurray)

    References

    Fort McMurray First Nation Wikipedia
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