Chapleau Cree First Nation facts for kids
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 Location in Ontario
Chapleau, Ontario
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| People | Cree |
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| Treaty | Treaty 9 |
| Headquarters | Chapleau |
| Province | Ontario |
| Land | |
| Main reserve | Chapleau Cree Fox Lake |
| Other reserve(s) | |
| Land area | 11.249 km2 |
| Population (October 2019) | |
| On reserve | 57 |
| On other land | 4 |
| Off reserve | 437 |
| Total population | 498 |
| Government | |
| Chief | Keith Corston |
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| Tribal Council | |
| Mushkegowuk Council | |
| Website | |
| http://chapleaucree.ca/ | |
The Chapleau Cree First Nation is a group of Cree Indigenous people in Canada. They live near Chapleau Township in the Sudbury District of Ontario. Their traditional language is Cree, and in their language, they are called šaplo ininiwak.
This First Nation has two special areas of land called reserves. These are the Chapleau 75 Indian Reserve and the Chapleau Cree Fox Lake Indian Reserve. The Chapleau Cree Fox Lake Reserve is much larger. In 2019, about 57 people lived on these reserves. The number of people living on the reserves has changed over time. For example, in 2011, there were 79 people, and in 2006, there were 92.
The flag of the Chapleau Cree First Nation has words in the Cree language. These words, "šaplo kri makishiw sakahikan", refer to their main reserve, Chapleau Cree Fox Lake.
How the Chapleau Cree First Nation is Led
The Chapleau Cree First Nation has its own leaders. They are guided by a Chief and five Councillors. These leaders help make important decisions for their community.
The Chapleau Cree First Nation is also part of a bigger group called the Mushkegowuk Council. This council brings together several First Nations in the region. The Mushkegowuk Council is connected to an even larger organization called the Nishnawbe Aski Nation. This shows how different First Nations work together to support each other.
The community is kept safe by the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service. This police service is specially set up to work with Indigenous communities.
