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Tallcree 173

South Tallcree
Tallcree Indian Reserve No. 173
A map of the province of Alberta showing 80 counties and 145 small Indian reserves. One is highlighted with a red circle.
Location in Alberta
First Nation Tallcree
Treaty 8
Country Canada
Province Alberta
Specialized municipality Mackenzie
Area
 • Total 4,031.5 ha (9,962.1 acre)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total 250

Tallcree 173, also known as South Tallcree, is a special area of land in Alberta, Canada. It is an Indian reserve that belongs to the Tallcree First Nation. This land is located within a larger region called Mackenzie County.

About Tallcree 173

Tallcree 173 is one of the places where members of the Tallcree First Nation live. An Indian reserve is land set aside by the Canadian government for the use of a First Nation. These lands are important for preserving the culture and traditions of Indigenous peoples.

Where is Tallcree 173?

This reserve is found in the northern part of Alberta, a province in western Canada. It is specifically located within Mackenzie County, which is a large rural area. You can see its location on a map of Alberta.

Who Lives in Tallcree 173?

According to the 2016 Canadian Census, 250 people lived in Tallcree 173. These residents lived in 51 homes. A census is like a big count of all the people and homes in a country. It helps us understand how many people live in different places.

The Tallcree First Nation

The Tallcree First Nation is an Indigenous group in Canada. They are part of the larger Cree people. Their history and culture are deeply connected to the land where they live. The Tallcree First Nation is also linked to Treaty 8, an agreement signed many years ago between First Nations and the Canadian government.

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