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Stoney Nakoda Nation
Band No. 471
Îyârhe Nakoda
People Nakoda people
Treaty Treaty 7
Headquarters Morley
Province Alberta
Land
Main reserve Stoney 142, 143, 144
Other reserve(s)
Land area 477.75 km2
Website
Stoney Nakoda First Nation

Stoney Nakoda First Nation (Stoney: Îyârhe Nakoda) is a Nakoda First Nations band government Alberta, Canada. It is located West of Calgary, in the foot of the Rocky Mountains.

Stoney Nakoda First Nation comprises three Nakoda Tribes:

  • Bearspaw First Nation Band No. 473
  • Chiniki First Nation Band No. 433
  • Wesley First Nation Band No. 475

Bearspaw First Nation

Bearspaw First Nation
Band No. 473
Population (2021)
On reserve 1853
Off reserve 237
Total population 2090
Government
Chief Darcy Dixon
Council size 4
Website
bearspawfirstnation.ca

The Bearspaw First Nation is a First Nations band government of the Nakoda people in Alberta. This nation is part of the larger Stoney Nakoda First Nation.

In November 2010, a dispute arose when the chief of the band, David Bearspaw, cancelled a forthcoming election and extended his term by two years, prompting a protest blockade of the Eden Valley 216 reserve by other band members. A judge ordered elections to go ahead, and the incumbent was defeated by Darcy Dixon.

Chiniki First Nation

Chiniki First Nation
Band No. 433
Population (2021)
On reserve 1576
Off reserve 204
Total population 1780
Government
Chief Aaron Young
Council size 4

The Chiniki First Nation is a First Nations band government of the Nakoda people in Alberta. This nation is part of the larger Stoney Nakoda First Nation.

Goodstoney First Nation

Goodstoney First Nation
Band No. 475
Population (2021)
On reserve 1589
Off reserve 255
Total population 1841
Government
Chief Clifford Poucette
Council size 4
Website
Twitter - Wesley First Nation

The Wesley First Nation is a First Nations band government of the Nakoda people in Alberta. This nation is part of the larger Stoney Nakoda First Nation.

Reserves

Indian Reserves shared between the three component nations, under the administration of the Stoney Nakoda First Nation are:

  • Stoney 142, 143, 144, 56 km West of Calgary, 39264.50 ha 51°09′N 114°56′W / 51.150°N 114.933°W / 51.150; -114.933
  • Stoney 142B, 48 km Northwest of Calgary, 5692.40 ha 51°19′42″N 114°46′13″W / 51.3282°N 114.7702°W / 51.3282; -114.7702
  • Big Horn 144A, All That Parcel or Tract of Land Situated Lying & Being In Twp 39, RGE16, W5M, 2127.40 ha 52°22′45″N 116°15′08″W / 52.3793°N 116.2522°W / 52.3793; -116.2522
  • Eden Valley 216, 80 km Southwest of Calgary, 1690.80 ha 50°26′10″N 114°25′34″W / 50.436°N 114.426°W / 50.436; -114.426

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