bɪɡ ˈrɪvər | Big River First Nations

The Big River First Nation is situated in the boreal forest region of Saskatchewan, maintaining traditional lands and practices while engaging in modern economic and social development.

POPULATION
4,220
Rank #53 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
119.6 KM²
Rank #112 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
10/09/2027
Term Expiration
Conflict Score
Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-07-03 06:18:11 UTC
Name
Big River (ISC Code: 404)
Former Names
Buffalo River Band, Northern Saskatchewan Band
Band Style
First Nations
Cultural Area
Boreal Forest, Northern Saskatchewan
Indigenous Language
Cree
Number of Registered Members
4220
Band Website
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
PO BOX 519, DEBDEN, SK
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
JONATHAN BEAR
Term Expires
10/09/2027
Number of Council Members
12

JONATHAN BEAR

Chief

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LARRY KEENATCH

Councillor

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LARRY JOSEPH

Councillor

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CLIFFORD BEAR

Councillor

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WALLY MCADAM

Councillor

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SANDRA BEAR

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EUCLID MORIN

Councillor

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ROBERT RABBITSKIN

Councillor

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AL WHITEFISH

Councillor

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ISADORE WEENONIS

Councillor

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MICHAEL CROOKEDNECK

Councillor

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CURTIS MORIN

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

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Reserves

  • ISC Code: 6607
    BIG RIVER INDIAN RESERVE NO. 118
    11571.8 Hectares
    98 KM NW/NO OF/DE PRINCE ALBERT
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  • ISC Code: 6608
    BIG RIVER INDIAN RESERVE NO. 118A
    393.0 Hectares
    NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT, SECS 6&7, TWP 52, RGE 7 & SECS 1,2,11&12, TWP 52, RGE 8, W3M
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