Blood Indian Reserve No facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Blood 148
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 Blood Indian Reserve No
Location in Alberta
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,413.87 km2 (545.90 sq mi) |
| Population
(2016)
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| • Total | 12,027 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Highways | Highway 2 |
| Website | http://www.bloodtribe.org |
Blood 148 is a special area of land in Alberta, Canada. It is home to the Blood people, also known as the Kainai Nation. This land is called an reserve.
The Blood 148 reserve was created under an agreement called Treaty 7. It is located near a place called Stand Off. You can find it along Highway 2 and next to the Belly River.
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How Big is Blood 148?
Blood 148 is very large! It covers about 1,413.87 square kilometers. To help you imagine, that's bigger than many cities! It is actually the largest reserve in all of Canada.
It is also the second most populated reserve in Canada. This means many people live there. The reserve is located between the cities of Lethbridge and Cardston. It shares borders with other areas like the Municipal District of Willow Creek No. 26 and Lethbridge County.
Who Lives in Blood 148?
In 2006, about 4,177 people lived on Blood 148. They lived in about 1,250 homes. This was a good increase from 2001.
By December 2013, the total number of registered Blood people was 11,791. This number includes people living both on and off the reserve.
How is Blood 148 Governed?
The Canadian government has special laws for Indian reserves. These laws are managed by the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.
Blood 148 is governed by its own tribal council. This council is like a local government for the Blood people. The leader of the council is called the Chief. From 2004, Chief Charles Weasel Head led the council.
Meet the Blood Tribe Councillors
The tribal council makes important decisions for the community. Here are some of the councillors who served from 2016:
- Dorothy First Rider
- Floyd Big Head
- Kyla Crow
- Lance Tailfeathers
- Martin Heavy Head
- Franklyn White Quills
- Joanne Lemieux (Blood)
- Robyn Little Bear
- Kirby Many Fingers
- Hank Shade
- Tim Tailfeathers
- Marcel Weasel Head
