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INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES – Welcome to Indigenous Communities. Here, we delve deep into the essence of Indigenous communities—their territories, nations, and confederacies—each carrying the weight of history, the spirit of resilience, and the hope for a future reclaimed. Our journey through explaining Native communities unfolds the layers of Indigenous identity, shaped by the lands stewarded by Indigenous people for millennia. The shadows of forced removal and assimilation, legacies of policies like the Indian Act of Canada, the Indian Removal Act, and the devastating impacts of residential schools still mark our communities today. These acts sought to sever our connections to our land, cultures, and ways of life, embedding challenges that persist into the present. Despite the adversity, our communities stand as beacons of strength and endurance, embodying Indigenous peoples’ resilience and unyielding spirit. Efforts like the Land Back Movement epitomize Indigenous peoples’ desire to reclaim physical territories and ensure our cultures, languages, and traditional practices live on for all future generations in our communities. It is a testament to the belief that healing from the injustices of the past involves more than financial reparations; it demands the restoration of our rights to live as sovereign peoples, connected to our lands and…
TERRITORIES
TERRITORIES – Generally, Territories refers to specific geographic areas historically used or occupied by Indigenous tribes, which may or may not align with contemporary governmental boundaries. These have occurred through a multitude of factors, including war, colonization, treaties, government policies, and general conflict. These territories are central to a people’s identity, culture, and practices. Tribal territories Territories are much more than just pieces of land. They are at the core of what makes each Indigenous community unique, including their culture, history, and way of life. These areas are home to their languages, important traditions, and stories that have been shared for generations. They are also important for nature, as these territories help care for many plants and animals. Territories are not definitive in their presentation by the designations created under the views of Federal (United States or Canada), individual States (U.S.), or Provincial (Canadian) governments. It is important to remember that these definitions and delineations of territories were generated by concepts foreign to the ways of life that guided Indigenous people throughout their understanding of the land that is Mother Earth. Recognizing the value of territories means seeing how important they are not just in the past but also in…
NATIONS
NATIONS – This signifies larger groups often united by common languages, cultural practices, and histories. In Indigenous contexts, a nation might encompass several tribes with shared cultural heritage or historical ties, managing its internal affairs and maintaining relationships with other nations and entities. Within these nations, every aspect of life—from spiritual beliefs to societal norms—is instilled with the wisdom of those who came before. These communities value their ancestral lands as sources of sustenance and sacred sites and as integral to their identity and sovereignty. ” Relationships with other nations and entities are navigated with a profound sense of responsibility and diplomacy. Indigenous nations aim to preserve peace, protect their territories, and uphold the rights and customs that define their way of life. This approach to living and governing underscores the resilience of Indigenous nations in the face of challenges, ensuring their culture, language, and heritage continue to thrive for future generations. It is important to remember that there are also instances of multiple bands or Nations of Indigenous territories that are each unique in their composition yet are still bonded to one another by the connections shared by languages, cultures, and many other factors. The Mohawk Nation embodies the…
CONFEDERACIES
CONFEDERACIES – Alliances formed between multiple Indigenous nations or tribes are foundational elements of Indigenous governance, woven into the fabric of their societal structures for centuries. These alliances, often established for reasons spanning mutual defense against external threats, political cooperation, and economic collaboration, serve not only as mechanisms for survival but as a demonstration of the deeply bonded nature of many Indigenous communities. A prime example of such alliances’ significance, and the most well-known, is the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, a model union of the Mohawk, Onondaga, Seneca, Cayuga, Oneida, and later the Tuscarora nations. United under the guiding principles of the Kaienerakowa, or The Great Law of Peace, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy is an ideal example of collective governance and mutual respect. The Great Law of Peace lays the groundwork for a society where peace prevails over conflict, equity over inequality, and collective decision-making through the consensus of the people over the rule of the few. This way of life bolsters the Haudenosaunee’s strength and unity, showcasing Indigenous governance systems’ profound wisdom and forward-thinking. Prioritizing community welfare and the natural world demonstrates a governance model far more effective in fostering unity and well-being than the individualistic approaches found in Western models. Many…
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Woodland Cree First Nation
Website
Phone:
780-629-3803
Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation
Phone:
204-236-4201
Yellow Quill First Nation
Website
Phone:
306-322-2281
York Factory First Nation
Website
Phone:
204-341-2180
Waywayseecappo First Nation Treaty Four 1874
Phone:
204-859-2879
White Bear First Nation
Website
Phone:
306-577-2461
Whitecap Dakota First Nation
Website
Phone:
306-477-0908
Whitefish Lake First Nation
Website
Phone:
780-767-3914
Wichenkan Lake First Nation
Phone:
306-883-2787
Wood Mountain First Nation
Website
Phone:
306-266-2039
Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve
Phone:
204-546-3334
Tsuu T’ina First Nation
Website
Phone:
403-281-4455
Wahpeton Dakota Nation
Website
Phone:
306-764-6649
War Lake First Nation
Website
Phone:
204-288-4315
Wasagamack First Nation
Phone:
204-457-2341
Waterhen Lake First Nation
Website
Phone:
306-236-6717
Tallcree First Nation
Website
Phone:
780-927-3727
Tataskweyak Cree Nation
Website
Phone:
204-342-2045
The Key First Nation
Website
Phone:
306-594-2020
Thunderchild First Nation
Website
Phone:
306-845-4300
Standing Buffalo First Nation
Phone:
306-332-4685
Star Blanket Cree Nation
Phone:
306-334-2206
Stoney First Nation
Website
Phone:
403-881-3770
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation
Website
Phone:
780-524-3307
Sturgeon Lake First Nation
Website
Phone:
306-764-1872
Sucker Creek First Nation
Website
Phone:
780-523-4426
Sunchild First Nation
Phone:
403-989-2459
Swan Lake
Website
Phone:
204-836-2101
Swan River First Nation
Website
Phone:
780-775-3536
Sweetgrass First Nation
Website
Phone:
306-937-2990
St. Theresa Point
Website
Phone:
204-462-2106
Saulteaux First Nation
Website
Phone:
306-386-2424
Sawridge First Nation
Website
Phone:
780-849-4331
Sayisi Dene First Nation
Website
Phone:
204-684-2022
Shamattawa First Nation
Website
Phone:
204-565-2340
Shoal Lake Cree Nation
Website
Phone:
306-768-3551
Siksika First Nation
Website
Phone:
403-734-5100
Sioux Valley Dakota Nation
Website
Phone:
204-855-2671
Skownan First Nation
Website
Phone:
204-628-3373
Smith’s Landing First Nation
Website
Phone:
867-872-4950
Red Earth First Nation
Website
Phone:
306-768-3640
Red Pheasant First Nation
Phone:
306-937-7717
Red Sucker Lake
Phone:
204-469-5041
Rolling River First Nation
Phone:
204-636-2211
Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation
Website
Phone:
204-427-2312
Saddle Lake Cree Nation
Website
Phone:
780-726-3829
Sakimay First Nation
Phone:
306-697-2831
Samson First Nation
Website
Phone:
780-421-4926
Sandy Bay First Nation
Website
Phone:
204-843-2462
Sapotaweyak Cree Nation
Website
Phone:
204-587-2012
Piikani First Nation
Website
Phone:
403-965-3940
Pinaymootang First Nation
Website
Phone:
204-659-5705
Pine Creek First Nation
Website
Phone:
204-524-2478
Poplar River First Nation
Phone:
204-244-2267
Poundmaker First Nation
Website
Phone:
306-398-4971
Peguis First Nation
Website
Phone:
204-645-2359
Pelican Lake First Nation
Phone:
306-984-2313
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation
Website
Phone:
306-632-2125
Pheasant Rump Nakota
Phone:
306-462-2002
Piapot First Nation
Website
Phone:
306-781-4848
Onion Lake Cree Nation
Website
Phone:
780-847-2200
Opaskwayak Cree Nation
Website
Phone:
204-627-7100
Pasqua First Nation #79
Website
Phone:
306-332-5697
Pauingassi First Nation
Phone:
204-397-2371
Paul First Nation
Website
Phone:
780-892-2691
Peepeekisis Cree Nation No. 81
Phone:
306-334-2573
Peerless Trout First Nation
Website
Phone:
780-701-5615
Ochapowace First Nation
Website
Phone:
306-696-2425
Okanese First Nation
Website
Phone:
306-334-2532
One Arrow First Nation
Website
Phone:
306-423-5900
Muskoday First Nation
Website
Phone:
306-764-1282
Muskowekwan First Nation
Website
Phone:
306-274-2061
Nekaneet First Nation
Phone:
306-662-3660
Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation
Website
Phone:
204-484-2332
Northlands Denesuline First Nation
Website
Phone:
204-337-2270
Norway House Cree Nation
Website
Phone:
204-359-6786
O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation
Website
Phone:
204-732-2490
O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation
Phone:
204-374-2271
O’Chiese First Nation
Website
Phone:
403-989-3943
Ocean Man First Nation
Phone:
306-457-2679
Mosquito, Grizzly Bear’s Head, Lean Man First Nation
Website
Phone:
306-937-6120
Muscowpetung First Nation
Website
Phone:
306-723-4747
Muskeg Lake Cree Nation #102
Website
Phone:
306-466-4959
Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation
Website
Phone:
306-837-2188
Misipawistik Cree Nation
Website
Phone:
204-639-2219
Mistawasis First Nation
Website
Phone:
306-466-4800
Montana First Nation
Website
Phone:
780-585-3744
Montreal Lake First Nation
Phone:
306-663-5349
Moosomin First Nation
Website
Phone:
306-386-2206
Mosakahiken Cree Nation
Website
Phone:
204-678-2113
Manto Sipi Cree Nation
Website
Phone:
204-366-2011
Marcel Colomb First Nation
Phone:
204-356-2439
Mathias Colomb
Phone:
204-553-2090
Mikisew Cree First Nation
Website
Phone:
780-697-3740
Long Plain
Website
Phone:
204-252-2731
Loon River Cree First Nation
Website
Phone:
780-649-3883
Louis Bull First Nation
Website
Phone:
780-585-3978
Lubicon Lake First Nation
Website
Phone:
780-629-2356
Lucky Man First Nation
Phone:
306-374-2828
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