First Nation Detail

Note: The Stoney Tribal Administration represents the three distinct Stoney Nakoda Nations (“SNN”); Wesley First Nation, Bearspaw First Nation and Chiniki First Nation. The Chiefs and Councils of the SNN have the authority to protect the collective rights and interests of the SNN as recognized by Treaty 7 and the Natural Resources Transfer Act, 1930, and protected by Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 (collectively known as “Section 35 Rights”). The Federal government is currently working with the Stoney Tribal Chiefs in sovereign recognition discussions to reflect the 3 signatories to Treaty 7 in 1877. All Federal Consultation activities should go through the consultation office and be addressed to Dean Cherkas, Director of Consultation and Government Affairs and Bill Snow, Manager of Consultation.

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General Information

FNFTA: First Nations Financial Transparency Act

Note: The funding arrangement for Stoney Nakoda First Nations is with Chiniki (433).

Census Data

Census data are based on the total population enumerated within the Census Subdivisions (communities) affiliated to this First Nation.