mih-nis-tik-wan | Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation

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

POPULATION
1,398
Rank #253 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
111.2 KM²
Rank #118 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
10/21/2025
Term Expiration
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Overview

Last Updated 2025-07-16 16:58:09 UTC
Name
Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation (ISC Code: 397)
Former Names
Island Lake First Nation
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Woodland Cree Territory
Indigenous Language
Cree (nêhiyawêwin)
Number of Registered Members
1398
Address
PO BOX 240, ISLAND LAKE, SK
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
AMANDA ERNEST
Term Expires
10/21/2025
Number of Council Members
7

AMANDA ERNEST

Chief

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AUSTIN HEATHEN

Councillor

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AMANDA ERNEST

Councillor

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GABE ALEXAN

Councillor

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TINA ALEXAN

Councillor

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BRIAN CROOKEDNECK

Councillor

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DALE CHIEF

Councillor

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Reserves

  • ISC Code: 6591
    MINISTIKWAN INDIAN RESERVE NO. 161A
    2771.3 Hectares
    177 KM NW/NO OF/DE NORTH BATTLEFORD
    [52.7764752, -108.2974555]
  • ISC Code: 6590
    MINISTIKWAN INDIAN RESERVE NO. 161
    8349.3 Hectares
    161 KM NW/NO OF/DE NORTH BATTLEFORD
    [52.7764752, -108.2974555]

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