People | Dene Cree Métis |
---|---|
Treaty | Treaty 8 |
Headquarters | Fort McKay |
Province | Alberta |
Land[1] | |
Reserve(s) | |
Land area | 148.86 km2 |
Population (2019)[1] | |
On reserve | 421 |
On other land | 4 |
Off reserve | 468 |
Total population | 893 |
Government[1] | |
Chief | Raymond Powder |
Tribal Council[1] | |
Athabasca Tribal Council | |
Website | |
fortmckay.com |
The Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) is a First Nations government in northeast Alberta comprising five Indian reserves – Fort McKay 174, Fort McKay 174C, Fort McKay 174D, Namur Lake 174B and Namur River 174A.[2] The FMFN, signed to Treaty 8, is affiliated with the Athabasca Tribal Council and its members are of Cree, Metis and Dene heritage.[3] The FMFN's traditional lands include portions of the Athabasca oil sands.