Pasqua First Nation facts for kids
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| People | |
|---|---|
| Treaty | Treaty 4 |
| Headquarters | Pasqua |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Land | |
| Reserve(s) | |
| Land area | 90.895 km2 |
| Population (2019) | |
| On reserve | 695 |
| Off reserve | 1737 |
| Total population | 2432 |
| Government | |
| Chief | Matthew Todd Peigan |
| Tribal Council | |
| File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council | |
| Website | |
| pasquafn.ca | |
The Pasqua First Nation is a group of First Nations people living in southern Saskatchewan, Canada. They are made up of both Saulteaux and Cree people.
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About the Pasqua First Nation
The Pasqua First Nation is an important community in Saskatchewan. They are part of the File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council. This council helps different First Nations work together.
The community has a chief, Matthew Todd Peigan, who leads the nation. Many members live on their reserve lands. Others live in different places.
Where the Pasqua First Nation Lives
The Pasqua First Nation has several special areas of land called reserves. These lands are set aside for their community.
Their main reserves include:
- Pasqua 79: This is their primary reserve.
- Last Mountain Lake 80A: This land is shared with six other First Nations.
- Treaty Four Reserve Grounds 77: This reserve is shared with many other First Nations, totaling 32 bands.
Their History
The history of the Pasqua First Nation is very important. It includes their leaders and agreements made long ago.
Who Was Chief Paskwa?
Chief Paskwa (whose name was Pis-qua) was a key leader of the Pasqua First Nation. He was the brother of another leader named Okanes. Chief Paskwa played a big role in the history of his people.
Signing Treaty 4
On September 15, 1874, Chief Paskwa was a negotiator and a signer of Treaty 4. A treaty is a formal agreement between different groups of people. This treaty was a very important agreement for the First Nations in the area. Chief Paskwa created special drawings, called pictographs, to show what he understood the treaty to mean.
Leadership After Chief Paskwa
Chief Paskwa passed away in 1889. After his death, the Pasqua First Nation was without a main leader for 22 years. This was a challenging time for the community.
