Tsoo-tina | Tsuut'ina Nation

The Tsuut'ina Nation is a Dene First Nation located southwest of Calgary, Alberta. They are known for maintaining strong cultural traditions and preserving their traditional ways of life.

POPULATION

2,705

Rank #122 nationally

GEOGRAPHY

294.2 KM²

Rank #29 nationally

BAND COUNCIL TERM

11/28/2025

Term Expiration

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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-06-23 22:14:24 UTC

Name

Tsuut'ina Nation (ISC Code: 432)

Former Names

Sarcee First Nation

Band Style

First Nation

Cultural Area

Prairie Provinces

Indigenous Language

Tsuut'ina language

Number of Registered Members

2705

Band Website

http://www.tsuutina.ca/

Phone Number

(403) 281-4455

Fax Number

(403) 251-6061

Address

200 - 9911 CHIILA BLVD SW, TSUU T'INA, AB

General Email

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Band Council

Governance Type

Not Applicable

Chief

ROY ONESPOT WHITNEY

Term Expires

11/28/2025

Number of Council Members

ROY ONESPOT WHITNEY

Chief

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KENDALL JACOBS

Councillor

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CORRINE EAGLETAIL

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KELSEY BIG PLUME

Councillor

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TYSON HEVENFIRE

Councillor

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SHAY RUNNER

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PAULA BIG PLUME

Councillor

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EMMET CROWCHILD

Councillor

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ANDY ONESPOT SR

Councillor

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REGENA CROWCHILD

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LEON LITTLELIGHT

Councillor

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STEVEN CROWCHILD

Councillor

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PAUL WHITNEY

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

Financial Overview

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Band Financial Statements

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Band Council Remuneration

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Band Owned Corporations

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Laws, Bylaws, and Codes

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Intergovernmental Agreements

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Active Court Cases

No active court cases at this time.

Downloadable Court Records

Crowchild v. Tsuut'ina Nation

Dulce-Crowchild v. Tsuut’ina Nation

Thabet v Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service

Location Map

Reserves

ISC Code: 6639
TSUU T'INA NATION NO. 145
29417.4 Hectares
13 KM SE/SE OF/DE CALGARY
[50.9561015, -114.3629877]

Media Reports

Fashion Designer Stephanie Crowchild creates recovery home on Tsuut’ina First Nation

‘Get off your phone and listen’: chiefs call out minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations

WATCH: Trump is greeted by Steven Crowchild of the Tsuut'ina First Nation

New Canada Post stamp honours First Nations Elder and Knowledge Keeper Bruce Starlight

Steven Crowchild, Canada’s indigenous leader calls US President Trump ‘just another person’, says ‘ I stood taller than him’ at G7

Indigenous leader was ‘filled with rage’ before ‘intense’ talk with Trump on G7 tarmac

Bruce Starlight honoured for work in preserving Tsuut'ina language with postage stamp

Canadian Indigenous leader says he was 'filled with rage' before 'intense' conversation with Trump

Canadian Indigenous leader admits he was 'filled with rage' before 'really intense' Trump meeting

On National Indigenous Peoples Day, Tsuut’ina Minor Chief expands on comments to U.S. President Donald Trump at G7

spark Indigenous Energy Summit Launches on Tsuut’ina Nation, Filling a Critical Gap in Canada’s Indigenous Energy Dialogue

Steven Crowchild, Canada’s indigenous leader calls US President Trump ‘just another person’, says ‘ I stoo

Prof says treaties pose the biggest obstacle to Alberta separation

10 charged in under cover human trafficking investigation on Tsuut’ina Nation

Stoney Nakoda-Tsuut’ina Tribal Council Protocol Signing Agreement

Tsuut’ina: Culture boosts immunity

Tsuut'ina Nation artist draws inspiration from family for artwork unveiling at BMO Centre

Power of renewables headlines Indigenous Clean Energy Forum

10 men facing charges after human trafficking investigation on Tsuut'ina Nation

10 individuals charged in human trafficking investigation on Tsuut’ina Nation

Superstore next landmark commercial store on Tsuut'ina Nation, breaks ground

"Operation Buffalo" arrested 10 men

New stamps from Canada Post pay tribute to Indigenous leaders including Tsuut’ina Nation elder Bruce Starlight

10 men facing charges after human trafficking investigation on Tsuut'ina Nation

Superstore next landmark commercial store on Tsuut'ina Nation, breaks ground

Calgary Stampede’s Elbow River Camp: ‘A place of grounding and connection’

Asleep no more: Tsuut'ina language awakened

Calgary dealership developments break a different kind of ground

As Taza enters new phase, Tsuut'ina citizens are cautiously optimistic

Indigenous girls targeted in human trafficking scheme: police

10 males face human trafficking charges related to 'Operation Buffalo' investigation on Tsuut’ina Nation

Calgary Wins Bid to Host the 2027 North American Indigenous Games

Indigenous youth 'keep our songs, so they're never lost,' says champion powwow singer

Tsuut'ina First Nation plans major commercial development at Calgary's southwest edge

Historic opening of TD Bank’s new branch in the Tsuut’ina Nation

Tsuut’ina Nation to host one of 11 recovery communities in Alberta

Alberta partners with Tsuut’ina Nation on 75-bed recovery facility

Tsuut'ina officially opens largest sportsplex on a southern Alberta First Nation

First Nation force takes over policing non-Indigenous Alberta community

Costco opens on Tsuut'ina Nation, company's first store on an Indigenous development in Canada

Colonialism, land and reconciliation between immigrants and Indigenous peoples explored in art exhibition

'Where is the reconciliation?': Tsuut'ina Nation honours residential school victims, survivors at silent march

Milestone reached with Tsuut’ina Nation on SR1 project

Tsuut’ina member cuts off braids to protest opening of Calgary ring road

'This will make a huge difference': Treaty 7 nations join forces to help homeless Indigenous people living on Calgary streets

Alberta government signs agreement to bring recovery centre to Tsuut’ina

Tsuut’ina Nation named winner of Canadian Aboriginal Economic Development Award

Alberta pledges $30M for treatment facility on Tsuut'ina First Nation

VW Canada’s first dealership on Indigenous land

Alberta police looking for local victims after arrest of Dances with Wolves actor in Las Vegas

Tsuut'ina Nation artist draws inspiration from family for artwork unveiling at BMO Centre

Tsuut’ina First Nation signs agreement for addictions recovery treatment facility

Student vets start rotations in Tsuut’ina and Siksika First Nations

Loblaw collaborates with Indigenous community to open new Real Canadian Superstore just west of Calgary

Introducing the 2024 Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess – Margaret Holloway

'Hope is to identify high-performance Indigenous athletes': National basketball camp tips off at Seven Chiefs Sportsplex

Eagle Feather Blessing Ceremony

Introducing the 2025 Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess – Pacey Strangling Wolf!

Alberta First Nations welcome Vatican's rejection of Doctrine of Discovery

'My way of giving back': Officer on Alberta First Nation force proud of community

Land Acknowledgement

Blossom and Bloom marks the opening of The Shops at Buffalo Run, North America’s largest Indigenous development

A new grocery store is opening just outside Calgary and it will sprawl almost 100,000 sq. ft.

Tsuut'ina Nation is about to build thousands of homes on its territory. Why now?

Ermineskin First Nation chief says AFN has gotten ‘off focus way too much’

Mic cut as Tsuut'ina man takes podium in protest at Calgary's southwest ring road opening

'My way of giving back': Officer on Alberta First Nation force proud of community

Province providing funding to add more officers to First Nations police services

Tsuut'ina Nation police force gets boost from province

Book Review: War Paintings of Tsuu T’ina Nation

Study explores potential for First Nations justice system

Massive development project to bring 6,500 new homes to Tsuut'ina Nation

'Pretendians' the focus of conference in Tsuut’ina Nation

Tsuut'ina youth sets eyes on major leagues after taking MLB pitcher's mound

Major development moves forward on First Nation southwest of Calgary

$13B Real Estate Boom: Tsuut’ina Nation’s Taza Park Set for Major Development

Major housing development coming to Tsuut'ina Nation

Grandiose vision aims to bring thousands of new homes to Tsuut'ina Nation

Xakiji (Chief) Lee Crowchild to speak on building relationships and business in a good way

Canada Post searching for pieces of Indigenous filmmaker's documentary on Tsuu T'ina Nation

Community of Tsuut’ina prepare for Health Fair and MMEIP Walk

Indigenous girls golf camp tells girls they belong in the sport

Recovery community to be built on Tsuut’ina Nation

Alberta First Nations elders say they weren't properly consulted on new education curriculum

Indigenous language program gets $6M boost from provincial government

1910: Magnificent portraits of First Nations people of Alberta

Tsuut'ina unveil new high school on National Indigenous Peoples Day

Calgary man’s body identified after grass fire near Tsuut’ina Nation

Canadian First Nations call for stable, equitable funding for local police

Alberta First Nations elders say they weren't properly consulted on new education curriculum

Banff National Park to welcome visitors in Indigenous languages

Lee Crowchild says transparency a big part of his bid for national chief

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau receives rare honour from Tsuut'ina Nation

Invitation to submit an expression of interest as to the availability of space for lease on Tsuut'ina Nation

From Milan to the Tsuut'ina Nation - One grad's experience

Equine rotations at Tsuut'ina and Siksika Nations give vet med students a leg up on horse care skills

Calgary Vet Students Care for Tsuut’ina and Siksika First Nations Horses

Elbow River Camp showcases Indigenous culture and tradition at the Calgary Stampede

First Nations say communication, proactivity key in successful management of COVID-19

Tsuut'ina Nation will hire five new police officers

Alberta charges pending against Dances With Wolves actor banned from Tsuut'ina Nation

Tsuut'ina Nation aims to revitalize its language by targeting its children

Grand Opening Event for The Shops at Buffalo Run

Tsuut'ina Law Firm | Lawyers in Alberta

Roy Whitney-Onespot, Chief, Tsuut’ina Nation

First Nations schools benefit from literacy funding from Indigo

‘Dances with Wolves’ actor is again indicted on sexual abuse charges

Seven Chiefs Sportplex transforms into holiday market with Christmas at the Nation

Tsuut’ina police chief reacts to calls for national inquiry into systemic racism

Chief wants entire ring road named after Tsuut'ina nation, not just southwest portion

Fasken Martineau DuMoulin opens first corporate office on First Nations land

Ring road deal means $60,000 for each Tsuu T'ina resident

Alberta charges pending against Dances With Wolves actor banned from Tsuut'ina Nation

Tsuut'ina fashion designer Stephanie Crowchild prepares for New York Fashion Week showcase

Why weren’t we believed?

Canderel on why economic reconciliation is ‘just good business’

High Tide Opens 160th Canna Cabana Location, the First on Tsuut'ina Nation

Adult Figure Skating Competition Celebrates First Nations Culture & Collaboration

Tsuut’ina police enter agreement to take over policing in town west of Calgary

Calgary city council focusing on Indigenous issues Monday

After a lifetime in sport, Dodginghorse now focuses on hockey diversity

Construction begins for addictions recovery centre on Siksika Nation

Seven Chiefs Sportplex transforms into holiday market with Christmas at the Nation

Alberta Treaty Hockey Champions officially begin

’My way of giving back’: Officer on Tsuut'ina police force proud of community

Tsuut'ina powwow features the colourful evolution of dress

Moose butchering workshop at Tsuut'ina Nation aims to pass on traditional knowledge

Tsuut'ina Cultural Museum hopes 'very, very rich history' encourages Calgarians to visit

Justin Trudeau honoured by Tsuut'ina First Nation as 'the one that keeps trying'

Kainai Nation runners set out from East Coast on healing trek across Canada

Tsuut'ina Nation receives $2.1-million energy efficiency grant for new sportsplex

All-Indigenous staffed TD Bank opens on Tsuu'tina Nation

'It really is beautiful': Calgary lands 2027 North American Indigenous Games

Calgary selected to host 2027 North American Indigenous Games

A house for healing: treating addiction through tradition on Tsuut'ina Nation

Cannabis businesses start up on Tsuut'ina First Nation

Tsuut'ina spoken word artist performs poem on racism and identity

Calgary confirmed as Alberta’s nominee to host 2027 North American Indigenous Games

Calgary selected as 2027 North American Indigenous Games host city

Design students inspired by Tsuut’ina culture, ancestral practices

Costco opens massive new store on Tsuut'ina Reserve, the first on a First Nation in North America

Tsuut'ina makes international headlines linked to possible Jake Paul fight

Tsuut'ina riding program uses horses to teach life lessons

Recovery community to be built on Tsuut’ina Nation

Province of Alberta signs historic agreement with Stoney Nakoda and Tsuut'ina First Nations

Chefs help tell the Making Treaty 7 story through Indigenous cuisine

Rising crime spurs federal funding for First Nation bordering Calgary

Federal action plan for UNDRIP lacks input from rights holders, the treaty nations, says Crowchild

Compelling Calgarians: Chief Roy Whitney taking Tsuut’ina Nation to new heights

'My way of giving back': Police officer on Alberta First Nation force proud to serve his community

Tsuut’ina Costco breaking records in western Canada

Alberta’s First Nations want Indigenous-informed addiction recovery, not 'safer supply'

'Making wolf': How Calgary and Tsuut'ina can move forward, together

Running out of water a constant fear for some on Tsuut’ina Nation

Reclaiming blanket designs: 2 approaches to healing

Indigenous artists look to cash in during the holidays

Tsuut'ina Nation to host holiday market featuring Indigenous artists

Mural at UCalgary’s Foothills campus honours Indigenous stories, knowledge and traditions

Taza: Sustainable Design Influenced by Tsuut’ina Culture

Tsuu T'ina chief has honey of an idea

75-bed recovery centre planned for Tsuut’ina Nation

New season of police reality TV series focuses on officers serving Tsuut'ina Nation, near Calgary

Springbank reservoir change of heart comes with $32M for Tsuut'ina flood mitigation

More than 800 join Tsuut'ina Nation walk to honour residential school victims

Tsuut'ina's massive development among several urban initiatives as Indigenous youth flock to cities

Calgarian allegedly attacked with hammer in Tsuut’ina Nation

Tribal Police Files goes inside the day-to-day lives of officers patrolling Tsuut'ina Nation

Puppeteer born in Tsuut'ina Nation says work on Fraggle Rock reboot a dream come true

Tsuut'ina to build $30M opioid recovery centre with provincial assistance

Tsuut'ina Nation abuzz with honey business

Mom gave Tsuut’ina girl as ‘offering’ to U.S. actor and cult leader: police

Mother-daughter barrel racers from Tsuut'ina Nation making their mark in rodeo

Tsuut’ina Nation embracing growing business, development initiatives

Indigenous LPGA member Destiny Whitney is helping to empower women in sports

Tsuut’ina Nation and MRU Cougars partner to celebrate sport

Actor-turned-cult-leader facing sex charges took teenage wife from Tsuut'ina, police allege

Justin Trudeau Given New Name, Honorary Membership by Indigenous Tsuut'ina Nation

On the Tsuut’ina Nation, fashion designers are connecting with roots and reclaiming Indigenous identity

With Tsuut'ina store, Costco opens its first location on a Canadian First Nation

Hundreds of people join walk and ceremony at Tsuut’ina First Nation near Calgary

Dances With Wolves actor charged with child sex crimes out of Tsuut'ina Nation

'I felt extremely scared': Alberta man recounts random attack outside Tsuut'ina Nation shopping centre

'Appreciate the struggle': Tsuut’ina Cultural Museum bridges Indigenous past and future on road to reconciliation

First Nations group leads massive Taza development in Alberta

Reconciliation- Alberta First Nation Chiefs bid to keep $130 million in Federal funds for well cleanup

Tsuut’ina Nation displaying Indigenous language stop signs

Tsuut'ina police chief hopeful mandate creates equitable change in Indigenous policing

Stronger Indigenous economy a key to Alberta's prosperity: report

Tsuut'ina Powwow celebrates 62 years and return after pandemic hiatus

Flames Set To Host Indigenous Celebration | Calgary Flames

Fasken Opens New Office on Tsuut’ina Nation Lands

Seeing is believing for the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation

Calgary and Tsuut'ina make pitch to host 2027 North American Indigenous Games

Broken Promises: Tsuut’ina Nation residents worry about water quality in wells

Indigenous Night Market in Tsuu’Tina on Sept. 20th

‘Disrespectful’: Tsuut’ina Nation fed up with hostile, naked trespassers

Annual bison roundup 'an honour,' say Tsuut'ina Nation members

Indigenous-led bison repopulation projects are helping the animal thrive again in Alberta

Tsuut'ina Nation blasts controversial art installation

Tsuu’tina gets ready for annual every child matters community walk

Tsuut'ina unveil new high school on National Indigenous Peoples Day

UA Arts joins Tsuut’ina Nation for first Indigenous Convocation

Fourth cannabis store opens in Indigenous community in Alberta

Re-awakening the Tsuut'ina language

High Tide Opens 160th Canna Cabana Location, the First on Tsuut'ina Nation

The Tsuut’ina, west of Calgary, is one of just 36 First Nations in Canada with its own police service

'Native policing is community policing:' A glimpse into Indigenous police services in Alberta

New TD branch in Tsuut'ina, Alberta is built around Indigenous representation

'Hope is to identify high-performance Indigenous athletes': National basketball camp tips off at Seven Chiefs Sportsplex

Speaking up: Empowering Indigenous youth

Parker: Big 4 Motors marks 40 years with new home at Taza Park on Tsuut'ina Nation

First Nations schools benefit from literacy funding from Indigo

Canadian Law Firm Opens Office on First Nations Territory

Bearspaw Nation, SNTTC among first recipients of new health grant

Tsuut'ina Nation celebrates culture with powwow, rodeo and other festivities at Redwood Meadows

Tsuut’ina introduces Idanaguts’ishoti program for youth aging out of care

Blossom and Bloom celebrates grand opening at Buffalo Run

Canada has a housing problem. First Nations plan to fix it

Christmas at the Nation Underway on Tsuut'ina Nation

Partner Content: Daily convenience, Indigenous tradition link for The Shops at Buffalo Run

Chantelle Cardinal

Tsuut’ina Nation Relationship Agreement

Canada Basketball and Aboriginal Sport Circle partner to launch the inaugural National Indigenous Basketball Camp

Tsuut'ina Nation reviewing involvement in 2027 North American Indigenous Games

Celebrating the first year at Tsuut’ina Nation

Academic Research

Exploring the Factors that Support Cooperative and Equitable Municipal-First Nation Relationships: A Case Study of the City of Calgary and the Tsuut'ina Nation

The Tsuut'ina vocalic system

Collaborative Interface Design and Language Archiving: The Case of Tsuut'ina

Culturally responsive policy development: Co-constructing assessment and reporting practices with First Nation educators in Alberta

CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

Structuring stories: personal and traditional narrative styles in Tsuut'ina

Ethical Relationality in Land-based Practices: Braiding Stories, Land, and Spirit

Language, Culture and Pedagogy: A Response to a Call for Action.

Self-Location

… also descends from Siksika Blackfoot and Tsuut'ina Dene Nations. Currently she is an under-grad student majoring in anthropology with a double minor in Indigenous …

Shalene Wuttunee Jobin. Upholding Indigenous Economic Relationships: nehiyawak narratives. UBC Press, 2023. 272 pp. ISBN: 9780774865203

Ethical Relationality in Land-based Practices: Braiding Stories, Land, and Spirit

Caribou Conservation Guided, Enacted, and Embodied by Inuinnait and the Killinikmiut Tuktuit

Cartels and Casinos: First Nations' Gaming in Canada

Culturally responsive policy development: Co-constructing assessment and reporting practices with First Nation educators in Alberta

What We Learned: Discussions with Four First Nations about the Administration and Enforcement of their Laws and By-laws

Collaborative Interface Design and Language Archiving: The Case of Tsuut'ina

Creating an intelligent dictionary of Tsuut'ina one verb at a time

Band Publications

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Third Party Reports

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