Shoal Lake Cree Nation facts for kids
| People | Swampy Cree |
|---|---|
| Treaty | Treaty 5 |
| Headquarters | Pakwaw |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Land | |
| Reserve(s) | |
| Land area | 14.79 km2 |
| Population (2019) | |
| On reserve | 874 |
| On other land | 1 |
| Off reserve | 244 |
| Total population | 1119 |
| Government | |
| Chief | Marcel Head |
| Council |
Berl Whitecap, Edgar Cook, Rayme Whitecap and Rose Sinclair
|
| Tribal Council | |
| Prince Albert Grand Council | |
The Shoal Lake Cree Nation is a group of Cree people who live in Saskatchewan, Canada. They are part of the larger First Nations community. Their home is located about 98 kilometers (61 miles) east of a town called Nipawin.
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Who Are the Shoal Lake Cree?
The Shoal Lake Cree Nation is made up of Swampy Cree people. They are a self-governing group, also known as a band government. Their traditional lands are found along the Carrot River. You can reach their community by using Highway 55. Another First Nation, the Red Earth First Nation, is located nearby to the west.
How Many People Live Here?
As of October 2018, there were 1,081 registered members of the Shoal Lake Cree Nation. Most of these members, about 889 people, live on their main reserve. The Shoal Lake Cree Nation has one reserve called "Shoal Lake 28A." This reserve covers an area of about 1,479 hectares (3,655 acres).
How is the Nation Governed?
The Shoal Lake Cree Nation uses its own special rules to choose its leaders. This is called a Custom Electoral System. Through this system, the members elect a Chief and four councillors. These leaders help make decisions for the community. The main office for the band government is located in a settlement called Pakwaw Lake, which is on the reserve.
Learning and Education
The Wacihk Education Complex is a school located in Pakwaw Lake. This school offers classes for students from kindergarten all the way up to grade 12. About 220 students attend the Wacihk Education Complex each year.
