Saskatchewan
Indian Tribe History
You will find several tribes listed under another Nation as they are part of
that nation. Some of the Nations do not have a website, and they have been left
unlinked. Using the search feature of your browser will help you navigate this
page and help you quickly find the Nation you are researching.
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Ahtahkakoop First Nation
The name of this reserve originated from it's first chief
who was born about 1816 on the vast prairie region that was home to his people.
He was named Ahtahkakoop, the cree word for “Starblanket.” He was a Head Chief
of the Plains Cree who was part of the signing of Treaty Six in 1887.
Beardy's and
Okemasis
During the trading season, Cree and Assiniboine Indian
camps dotted the surrounding western plain, and when freighters and boatmen
arrived at the same time, their tents would add to the scene. Each of the Tribal
Councils listed below have information on additional First Nations
Big River First Nation
Big River First Nation has a proud reputation as a
traditional Cree community where the majority of youth fluently speak the Cree
language. The Big River First Nation has also strengthened their families
through cultural ceremonies such as sun dances, as well as by hosting and
attending local surrounding pow wows throughout the years.
Battlefords Tribal Council
Committed to providing advisory services in a
professional, efficient and effective manner with the needs of the First Nations
and their members as the primary focus.
- Little
Pine First Nation
Tansi and welcome to Little Pine First Nation, home to
the Plains Cree in Saskatchewan, Canada. Little Pine First Nation is located
at the foot of Bluehill and rests along the shores of the Battle River.
Bluehill is a symbol of home for our people.
- Lucky Man Cree Nation
Treaty 6 signed by many of the Plains Cree and the
Government of Canada at Fort Carleton and Fort Pitt. The River People which
included Chief Big Bear and Chief Little Pine remained outside of the
treaties. Lucky Man was a headman in Chief Big Bear's band.
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Mosquito First Nation
- Moosomin
First Nation
In 1876, representatives of the federal government and
the CREE of central Saskatchewan entered into TREATY 6. Yellow Sky and his
band were not present for the negotiations, but in the spring of 1881 Yellow
Sky’s headman, Moosomin, signed an adhesion to the treaty. Yellow Sky was
recognized as chief of Moosomin’s band until 1884, when Indian Commissioner
DEWDNEY appointed the latter as chief.
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Poundmaker Cree Nation
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Red Pheasant First Nation (Facebook Page)
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Sweetgrass First Nation
Carry the Kettle First Nation
"Carry the Kettle" (Cha-ka-gin) was the brother of Chief
'Man-Who-Took-the-Coat' (Cuwkencaava) who signed an adhesion to Treaty #4 on 25
September 1877 at Fort Walsh.
Cowessess First Nation
The Cowessess First Nation is located along the beautiful
Qu’Appelle Valley with Crooked Lake and the Qu’Appelle River. Cowessess First
Nation is located 15 kilometers north of Broadview, Saskatchewan.
English River First Nation
English River First Nation will preserve and protect
English River First Nation customs and traditions. It will preserve and promote
the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual values while it leads us into the
future with a holistic and respectful mindset of a prospering nation.
Fishing Lake First Nation
Through their contact with European settlers that
continued to push westward the ancestors of the Fishing Lake First Nation
migrated west to avoid encroachment and finally settled in their current area.
Kahkewistahaw First
Nation
The Kahkewistahaw First Nation's vision is to be a
prosperous, self-sufficient, "Sovereign Nation" that promotes pride through our
cultural values, beliefs and languages while providing opportunities for our
Members to contribute to the well-being and harmony of all our people.
Key First Nation
Key Band is a not for profit organization that
administrates funding programs for on reserve members only.
Muscowpetung
Saulteaux First Nation
This Ojibway band signed an adhesion to Treaty 4 on
September 8, 1875, under Chief Cheekuk, but continued to live a nomadic life,
residing in the borderland Cypress Hills in hopes that the buffalo would return.
Ocean Man First Nation
We look at this opportunity to share our history, stories,
news and events. In the future, we would like to highlight the success of our
band members, and provide our visitors information about our community.
Onion Lake Cree Nation
Onion Lake Cree Nation is the only Cree Nation which
straddles a provincial border. The community landmass of 21254.6 hectares is
divided in two sections: Makaoo and Seekaskootch. Onion Lake First Nation is an
independent band, Treaty #6 Territory.
Prince
Albert Grand Council
The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) organization
celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2007. In 1977 the twelve First Nations
located in central and northern Saskatchewan established a tribal council, or
political alliance, which they named the Prince Albert District Chiefs (PADC).
Red Pheasant
Cree Nation
Though Wuttunee was chief at the signing of Treaty 6 on
September 9, 1876, he was not in favour of the treaty and appointed his brother
Red Pheasant to sign for him. The department recognized Red Pheasant as the
band’s chief from that point.
Saskatoon Tribal Council
This is the place to surf for information about the
history of the Saskatoon Tribal Council, the Tribal Council’s corporate
entities, the programs and services that are offered both at the community level
and in the Saskatoon urban centre.
- Kinistin Saulteaux
Nation
The Kinistin Band was established by a chief named
Kinistin (Cree), who came to Saskatchewan from Western Ontario. Kinistin
came west with his two brothers, Miskogwanep (red crow) and Mecacaganis
(coyote) and also Yellowquill, leader of the Yellowquill Band.
- Mistawasis First
Nation
The Cree ancestors of the Mistawasis Band migrated to
present-day Saskatchewan from the woodlands of eastern Manitoba and the
Great Lakes area of Ontario in the 17th and 18th centuries.
- Muskeg Lake Cree
Nation
- Muskoday First Nation
The Chief and Council are pleased to have you join us
in a collective journey that will include not only on-reserve membership but
those that are also living in urban area(s). We are pleased to offer a
preview of our technological journey.
- One Arrow
Tribal Council
- Whitecap Dakota
First Nation
The Whitecap Dakota people have a tradition of being
hard working and self supporting. Reserve creation has restricted our
ability to continue this tradition but through diligence and partnerships we
continue to make progress.
- Yellow Quill
First Nation
Thunderchild First
Nation
My name is Arnold Wapass and I would like to take this
opportunity to thank you for participating in commemorating Thunderchild First
Nation’s 100 Years of Survival by honoring our past and present band members.
White Bear
First Nation
White Bear First Nations is located in Southeast corner of
the Moose Mountain area of Saskatchewan and consists of four First Nations,
Saulteaux, Cree, Nakota and Dakota.
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