Clearwater 175
Indian reserve in Fort McMurray
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Clearwater 175 is an Indian reserve of the Fort McMurray First Nation in Alberta, located within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.[2] It is 7 kilometres southeast of Fort McMurray.[1]
First NationFort McMurray
Clearwater 175 | |
|---|---|
| Clearwater Indian Reserve No. 175 | |
Location in Alberta | |
| First Nation | Fort McMurray |
| Treaty | 8 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Specialized municipality | Wood Buffalo |
| Area | |
• Total | 915.4 ha (2,262 acres) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 (Alberta Time) |
History
Clearwater Indian Reserve No. 175 was set aside for Paul Cree's Band of Indians under Order in Council P.C. 1570 on 12 May 1921, following surveys in 1915–1916.[3] Although the reserve is now listed as a part of Fort McMurray First Nation, descendants and representatives of the Paul Cree/Clearwater River band have disputed this affiliation, arguing that the band was wrongfully absorbed into the larger structure and should be recognized independently.[4]
