List of First Nations band governments facts for kids

Canada is home to many different Indigenous groups, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. This article focuses on the First Nations and their band governments. A band government is like a local government for a First Nation community. These governments help manage their communities, lands, and resources. They play a very important role in the lives of First Nations people across Canada, working to protect their rights, cultures, and traditions.

First Nations Governments Across Canada

First Nations governments are found all across Canada, from coast to coast to coast. Each First Nation has its own unique history, culture, and traditions. The governments listed below are some of the many First Nations that govern their communities in different parts of the country.

First Nations in Alberta

Alberta is home to many First Nations communities. Their governments work to support their people and manage their lands.

First Nations in Atlantic Canada

The Atlantic provinces are home to many First Nations, particularly the Mi'kmaq and Maliseet peoples.

Newfoundland and Labrador First Nations

• Miawpukek First Nation
• Mushuau Innu First Nation
• Qalipu First Nation
• Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation

New Brunswick First Nations

Nova Scotia First Nations

Prince Edward Island First Nations

• Abegweit First Nation
• Lennox Island First Nation

First Nations in British Columbia

British Columbia has a large number of diverse First Nations. Their governments work to preserve their unique cultures and manage their territories.

First Nations in Manitoba

Manitoba is home to many First Nations, including Cree, Ojibway, and Dakota peoples.

First Nations in Northern Canada

The vast northern territories of Canada are home to many First Nations and Inuit communities.

Northwest Territories First Nations

Nunavut Communities

Nunavut is primarily home to the Inuit people. There are no First Nations band governments in Nunavut.

Yukon First Nations

First Nations in Ontario

Ontario has a large and diverse First Nations population, with many different language groups and cultures.

First Nations in Quebec

Quebec is home to many First Nations, including the Cree, Innu, and Mohawk peoples.

First Nations in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan is home to many First Nations, including Cree, Saulteaux, and Dakota peoples.

Related Topics

Here are some other interesting topics about Indigenous peoples in Canada and the Americas:

• Classification of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas
• List of traditional territories of the Indigenous peoples of North America
• List of Canadian Aboriginal leaders
• List of First Nations peoples
• List of Indian reserves in Canada
• List of Indian reserves in Canada by population
• List of place names in Canada of Aboriginal origin