Ō-chē-sē | O'Chiese First Nations

The O'Chiese First Nation is a Woodland Cree community situated in central Alberta, with a rich history of traditional land use and cultural preservation

POPULATION
1,557
Rank #231 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
141.3 KM²
Rank #96 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
02/20/2029
Term Expiration
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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-07-01 23:44:33 UTC
Name
O'Chiese (ISC Code: 431)
Former Names
O'Chiese Indian Band
Band Style
First Nations
Cultural Area
Western Woodlands
Indigenous Language
Cree (ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐍwin)
Number of Registered Members
1557
Band Website
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
PO BOX 1570, ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, AB
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
PHYLLIS WHITFORD
Term Expires
02/20/2029
Number of Council Members
7

PHYLLIS WHITFORD

Chief

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MARTIN IRONBOW

Councillor

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MALCOLM WHITFORD

Councillor

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DWAYNE BEAVERBONE

Councillor

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BARRY SAULTEAUX

Councillor

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ROBERT STRAWBERRY

Councillor

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CEDRIC WHITFORD

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

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Band Owned Corporations

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Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 6637
    O'CHIESE NO. 203
    14131.9 Hectares
    48 KM NW/NO OF/DE ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE
    [52.3776203, -114.9137542]
  • ISC Code: 6638
    O'CHIESE CEMETERY NO. 203A
    0.1 Hectares
    13 MILES SOUTHWESTERLY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE IN SE 1/4 SEC 26 TWP 37 RANGE 8 W5M
    [52.3776203, -114.9137542]

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