Aboriginal Relations Facts
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Alberta is entirely covered by Treaties: Treaty 6 (1876), Treaty 7 (1877), Treaty 8 (1899) and small portions of Treaty 4 (1894) and Treaty 10 (1906). There are no Alberta Indian Reserves located within Treaties 4 and 10. |
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Alberta is the only province in Canada that has a recognized Metis land base. There are eight Metis Settlements in Alberta: Buffalo Lake, East Prairie, Elizabeth, Fishing Lake, Gift Lake, Kikino, Paddle Prairie and Peavine. |
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The most commonly spoken First Nations’ languages are (alphabetically): Blackfoot, Cree, Chipewyan, Dene, Sarcee, and Stoney (Nakoda Sioux). |
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The total population of First Nations in Alberta is 92,060. |
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The largest Alberta First Nation is the Blood Tribe, with a population of 9,505. |
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The smallest Alberta First Nation is the Duncan’s First Nation, with a population of 205. |
