Samson Cree Nation
One of four band governments in the area of Maskwacis, Alberta, Canada
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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.
| |
| People | Cree |
|---|---|
| Treaty | Treaty 6 |
| Headquarters | Maskwacis |
| Province | Alberta |
| Land[1] | |
| Main reserve | Samson 137 |
| Other reserve(s) | |
| Land area | 156.075 km2 |
| Population (2019)[2] | |
| On reserve | 6230 |
| On other land | 13 |
| Off reserve | 2704 |
| Total population | 8947 |
| Government[3] | |
| Chief | Vernon Saddleback |
| Tribal Council[4] | |
| Maskwacis Cree Tribal Council | |
| Website | |
| samsoncree.com | |
Indian Reserves
Three Indian Reserves are governed by the band:[7]
- Samson Indian Reserve No. 137
- Samson Indian Reserve No. 137A
- Pigeon Lake 138A
Pigeon Lake IR No. 138A is shared with the Louis Bull First Nation, the Montana First Nation and the Ermineskin Cree Nation