mah-kwa sa-hai-can | Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation

The Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation is a Cree First Nation community situated in the boreal forest region of Saskatchewan, with a strong connection to traditional lands and practices.

POPULATION
1,947
Rank #193 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
58.8 KM²
Rank #192 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
02/23/2027
Term Expiration
Conflict Score
Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-10-28 23:05:09 UTC
Name
Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation (ISC Code: 396)
Former Names
Loon Lake Band, Makwa Lake First Nation
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Northern Saskatchewan Plains
Indigenous Language
Cree (nêhiyawêwin)
Number of Registered Members
1947
Address
PO BOX 340, LOON LAKE, SK
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
MELVIN MOOSWA
Term Expires
02/23/2027
Number of Council Members
7

MELVIN MOOSWA

Chief

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MICHAEL MITSUING

Councillor

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DEAN MITSUING

Councillor

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KENNETH MITSUING

Councillor

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WALTER MITSUING

Councillor

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JULIA OUELLETTE

Councillor

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DERRICK CANTRE

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: 6586
    MAKWA LAKE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 129
    1836.0 Hectares
    151 KM NW/NO OF/DE NORTH BATTLEFORD
    [52.7764752, -108.2974555]
  • ISC Code: 6588
    MAKWA LAKE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 129B
    3596.5 Hectares
    95 MI N.W. OF NORTH BATTLEFORD, 4 MI W OF TOWN OF LOON LAKE TWP 58 RANGE 21 W3M
    [52.7764752, -108.2974555]
  • ISC Code: 6589
    MAKWA LAKE INDIAN RESERVE NO 129C
    191.0 Hectares
    95 MI N.W. OF NORTH BATTLEFORD, 3 MI E OF TOWN OF LOON LAKE TWP 58 RANGE 21 W3M
    [52.7764752, -108.2974555]
  • ISC Code: 6587
    MAKWA LAKE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 129A
    258.2 Hectares
    95 MI N OF NORTH BATTLEFORD, 4 MI E OF TOWN OF LOON LAKE TWP 58 RANGE 21 W3M
    [52.7764752, -108.2974555]

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