Bigstone Cree Nation
First Nation
Also Known as :
Wabasca
Closest City/Town :
Wabasca
Province :
Alberta
Name of Current Chief :
Chief Silas Yellowknee
Band Number :
458
Tribal Council :
Cultural affiliation :
Woodland Cree
Description:
Bigstone Cree Nation is comprised of three communities. Calling Lake, Chipewyan Lake, and Wabasca. Bigstone was signed into the "Treaty 8" agreement in 1899 and was provided with funds along with reserve lands to govern for growth of its membership. As of the 2016 census, B.C.N. membership rounds off to five-thousand members; on and off reserve.
