Frog Lake First Nation
First Nations band government in northern Alberta, Canada
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Frog Lake First Nation (Cree: ᐊᔨᑭᓵᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ, ayiki-sâkahikan [2]) is a First Nations band government in northern Alberta. A signatory to Treaty 6, it controls two Indian reserves, Puskiakiwenin 122 and Unipouheos 121, as well as sharing ownership of another, Blue Quills.[1]
| People | Cree |
|---|---|
| Treaty | Treaty 6 |
| Headquarters | Frog Lake |
| Province | Alberta |
| Land[1] | |
| Reserve(s) | |
| Land area | 188.454 km2 |
| Population (2019)[1] | |
| On reserve | 1850 |
| Off reserve | 1541 |
| Total population | 3391 |
| Government[1] | |
| Chief | Gregory Desjarlais |
| Tribal Council[1] | |
| Tribal Chiefs Ventures Inc | |
| Website | |
| froglake.ca | |
Frog Lake First Nation is governed by an elected Chief and Council who oversee a variety of community services, including: Employment and Training, Daycare, Education, Economic Development, Finance, Health, Housing, Human Services, Post-secondary, Public works, and Youth. The nation is also home to several economic ventures, including: Frog Lake Energy Resources Corporation which explores for and develops oil and gas resources, Tribal Chiefs Ventures Inc. which offers employment training, and the Tribal Chiefs Development Inc. business consortium.[3]
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