Red Earth First Nation
| People | Swampy Cree |
|---|---|
| Treaty | Treaty 5 |
| Headquarters | Red Earth |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Land[1] | |
| Reserve(s) | |
| Land area | 22.809 km2 |
| Population (2019)[1] | |
| On reserve | 1586 |
| Off reserve | 306 |
| Total population | 1892 |
| Government[1] | |
| Chief | Fabian Head |
| Tribal Council[1] | |
| Prince Albert Grand Council | |
| Website | |
| redearthcreenation.com | |
Red Earth Cree Nation (Cree: ᑳ ᒥᐦᑿᐢᑮᐘᑳᕽ kâ-mihkwaskîwakâhk)[2] is a Cree community in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is located 225 kilometres (140 miles) northeast of Prince Albert. The main settlement of Red Earth is located on the Carrot River and accessed by Highway 55. Nearby to the east is the Shoal Lake First Nation.
Demographics
[edit | edit source]The total registered population was 1,869 as of October, 2018 with 1,602 members living on reserve. Red Earth First Nation has two reserves "Carrot River 29A" which has an area of 825.60 hectares (2,040.1 acres) at coordinates Lua error: callParserFunction: function "#coordinates" was not found. containing the settlement of Red Earth and "Red Earth 29" which has an area of 1,455.30 hectares (3,596.1 acres) at coordinates Lua error: callParserFunction: function "#coordinates" was not found..[1]
Government
[edit | edit source]Through a Custom Electoral System the members elect a Chief and 4 councillors. The band office is located in the settlement of Red Earth.[1]
Education
[edit | edit source]Kiwaytinok Elementary School and John William Head Memorial Education Centre offer Kindergarten to Grade 12.[3]
References
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