Fort McMurray First Nation

Fort McMurray First Nation
Band No. 468
ᓂᐢᑕᐚᔮᐤ
nistawâyâw
PeopleCree
Chipewyan
TreatyTreaty 8
HeadquartersFort McMurray
ProvinceAlberta
Land
Reserve(s)
Land area32.317 km2
Population (October 2019)
On reserve284
On other land15
Off reserve571
Total population870
Government
ChiefNeil Cheecham
Council
  • Samantha Wiltzen-Whalen
Tribal Council
Athabasca Tribal Council
Website

Fort McMurray First Nation (Cree: ᓂᐢᑕᐚᔮᐤ, nistawâyâw) is a Cree and Chipewyan band government located near Fort McMurray, Alberta. It is a member of the Athabasca Tribal Council and a Treaty 8 nation. The Athabasca Tribal Council represents 5 First Nation bands in northeast Alberta. Fort McMurray First Nation is governed by a Chief and two councillors.

The Fort McKay First Nation was originally part of the same Band, but split off in 1942.