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Peerless Trout 238
Peerless Trout Indian Reserve No. 238
A map of Alberta showing the location of Peerless Trout 238.
Location in Alberta
First Nation Peerless Trout
Treaty 8
Country Canada
Province Alberta
Municipal district Opportunity
Area
 • Total 3,553.2 ha (8,780.1 acre)

Peerless Trout 238 is a special area of land in Alberta, Canada. It is known as an Indian reserve. This land belongs to the Peerless Trout First Nation. It is located within a larger area called the Municipal District of Opportunity No. 17.

What is Peerless Trout 238?

Peerless Trout 238 is a specific piece of land set aside for the Peerless Trout First Nation. In Canada, an "Indian reserve" is land that the government holds for the use and benefit of a First Nation group. These lands are very important for the culture and history of Indigenous peoples.

Location and Size

This reserve is found in the northern part of Alberta, a large province in western Canada. It is part of the Municipal District of Opportunity No. 17. The total area of Peerless Trout 238 is about 3,553.2 hectares. To give you an idea, one hectare is roughly the size of a soccer field.

About the Peerless Trout First Nation

The Peerless Trout First Nation is one of many Indigenous groups in Canada. They are part of the larger First Nations peoples. First Nations are the original inhabitants of the land that is now Canada. They have rich cultures, traditions, and histories that go back thousands of years.

The Peerless Trout First Nation manages its own affairs on the reserve. This includes things like local government, education, and community services. They work to preserve their language, customs, and way of life for future generations.

Treaty 8 and Its Importance

The Peerless Trout First Nation is a signatory to Treaty 8. Treaties are special agreements made between the Canadian government and First Nations. Treaty 8 was signed in 1899. It covers a huge area of land in what is now northern Alberta, northeastern British Columbia, and parts of Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories.

These treaties were meant to share the land and resources. However, many First Nations believe the promises made in the treaties were not fully kept. Understanding Treaty 8 helps us learn about the history of land rights and relationships between Indigenous peoples and the Canadian government. It is a key part of the Peerless Trout First Nation's identity and rights.

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