Frog Lake First Nation
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 |
The 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]
The 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]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "First Nation Detail". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
- ^ Dempsey, Hugh (1987). Indian Names for Alberta Communities (PDF). Calgary: Glenbow Museum. p. 11.
- ^ "Frog Lake Departments".