bɜrdiz ænd oʊkəmæsɪs | Beardy's and Okemasis First Nation

Beardy's and Okemasis First Nation is a Cree community situated in the Duck Lake area of Saskatchewan, known for maintaining strong cultural traditions and governance.

POPULATION
4,069
Rank #57 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
203.3 KM²
Rank #49 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
03/31/2026
Term Expiration
Conflict Score
Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-10-26 22:34:00 UTC
Name
Beardy's and Okemasis (ISC Code: 369)
Former Names
Beardy's Band, Okemasis Band
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Prairie Cree
Indigenous Language
Cree (nêhiyawêwin)
Number of Registered Members
4069
Address
PO BOX 340, DUCK LAKE, SK
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
EDWIN ANANAS
Term Expires
03/31/2026
Number of Council Members
7

EDWIN ANANAS

Chief

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HOWARD CAMERON

Councillor

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NICOLE GAMBLE

Councillor

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MELANIE GARDYPIE

Councillor

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CHRISTOPHER GAMBLE

Councillor

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WARREN SEESEEQUASIS

Councillor

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SHERYL OKEMAYSIM

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

Financial Overview

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Band Owned Corporations

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Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 6554
    BEARDY'S AND OKEMASIS INDIAN RESERVE NO. 96 & 97
    11324.0 Hectares
    58 KM SW/SO OF/DE PRINCE ALBERT
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9063
    WILLOW CREE INDIAN RESERVE
    263.0 Hectares
    ADJACENT TO DUCK LAKE 50 KM SW OF PRINCE ALBERT
    [52.8118546, -106.2260275]
  • ISC Code: 9155
    BEARDY'S & OKEMASIS INDIAN RESERVE NO. 96 & 97-A
    4524.3 Hectares
    16 KM NORTH OF ROSTHERN, 45 KM NORTHWEST OF WAKAW
    [52.648934, -105.7400993]
  • ISC Code: 9269
    BEARDY'S AND OKEMASIS INDIAN RESERVE NO. 96 & 97-B
    1368.7 Hectares
    54 KM SOUTHEAST OF LANIGAN AND 23 KM SOUTHWEST OF WYNYARD
    [51.7652302, -104.1792004]
  • ISC Code: 9463
    BEARDY'S AND OKEMASIS INDIAN RESERVE NO. 96 & 97-C
    2851.5 Hectares
    20 KM NORTHEAST OF BLAINE LAKE (CITY)
    [52.8297257, -106.8801788]

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