Deh Cho | Sucker Creek First Nation

Sucker Creek First Nation is a Dene community situated in northwestern Alberta, known for preserving traditional lands and cultural practices

POPULATION

3,351

Rank #79 nationally

GEOGRAPHY

59.9 KM²

Rank #189 nationally

BAND COUNCIL TERM

11/28/2027

Term Expiration

Conflict Score

Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-08-03 05:27:03 UTC

Name

Sucker Creek (ISC Code: 456)

Former Names

Little Smoky First Nation

Band Style

First Nation

Cultural Area

Mackenzie River Basin

Indigenous Language

Dene

Number of Registered Members

3351

Band Website

Not Available

Phone Number

(780) 523-4426

Fax Number

(780) 523-3111

Address

PO BOX 65, ENILDA, AB

General Email

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Band Council

Governance Type

Not Applicable

Chief

CAROL OKEMOW

Term Expires

11/28/2027

Number of Council Members

CAROL OKEMOW

Chief

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📞 Phone not available

JAMES BADGER

Councillor

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BRANDY GIROUX

Councillor

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DAVID CUNNINGHAM

Councillor

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LISA BADGER

Councillor

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ZACHARIAH KACHUK

Councillor

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GLEN WILLIER

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

Financial Overview

No expert reports available yet.

Band Financial Statements

2024 - Report Not Available

2023 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2022 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2021 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2020 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2019 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2018 - Audited consolidated financial statements

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2016 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2015 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2014 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2013 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2010 - Sucker Creek20102011.pdf

2009 - Sucker Creek20092010.pdf

2008 - Sucker Creek20082009.pdf

2007 - Sucker Creek20072008.pdf

2006 - Sucker Creek20062007.pdf

2005 - Sucker Creek20052006.pdf

2004 - Sucker Creek20042005.pdf

2003 - Sucker Creek20032004.pdf

2002 - Sucker Creek20022003.pdf

Band Council Remuneration

2024 - Report Not Available

2023 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2022 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2021 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2020 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2019 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2018 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2017 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2016 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2015 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2014 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2013 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

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

Prince v. Sucker Creek First Nation

Sucker Creek First Nation v. Canada (Attorney General)

Cardinal v. Sucker Creek First Nation

Willier v. Sucker Creek Indian Band #150A

Cardinal v. Sucker Creek Indian Band No. 150a

Willier v. Sucker Creek Indian Band #150A

Sucker Creek First Nation v. Canada (Attorney General)

Cardinal v. Willier

Patenaude v. Sucker Creek First Nation #150A

James Badger and the Sucker Creek First Nation v. Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development, re: Minister of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development

Location Map

Reserves

ISC Code: 6688
SUCKER CREEK NO. 150A
5987.0 Hectares
22 KM S/S OF/DE HIGH PRAIRIE
[55.4419772, -116.1336802]

News Coverage Summary

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Media Reports

Remembering the missing and murdered

Northern Alberta First Nations police force receiving $6.9M from province

Sucker River death not suspicious: RCMP

‘Hats off to them’: Crews continue to fight ‘monster’ wildfire in La Ronge

La Ronge and several nearby communities ordered to evacuate due to wildfires

‘Frank Oliver’s actions are not honourable’: Edmonton neighbourhood named after cabinet minister wants new name

New Indigenous support worker aiming to make an impact at MHCBE

Seven year old filmmaker Willier wows at Native film festival

Mandatory evacuation issued for Sucker River

How a bison head helped change the Pioneers Cabin into the Bison Lodge

After Colten Boushie, where do we go from here?

'Corner Gas' actor Lorne Cardinal receives Award of Excellence

Alexander plots sound economic future with $500,000 from province

Completing transactions, building relationships - Lessons from Indigenous equity deals in the oil and gas sector: Justin Bourque and Heather Exner-Pirot

How two Indigenous philanthropists have adapted to COVID-19's chilling effects this winter

First Indigenous woman to graduate with PhD in engineering from U of A finds true calling

Byelection called for Sucker River

Indigenous Applicants

It’s time to unlock tourism’s potential

Seven Indigenous communities buy into Alberta PowerLine

Jaret Cardinal

Reparations! Bring Indigenous children home

How Alberta is facilitating the repatriation of Indigenous artifacts

Evacuations now ordered for La Ronge, Air Ronge and Lac La Ronge Indian Band

UPDATE: Sucker River, Wadin Bay, English Bay, Nemeiben ordered to evacuate; La Ronge on standby

Anniversary of 'Red Paper' highlights First Nations' fight against assimilation

Sucker Creek First Nation's Indian Relay Races

Update: La Ronge under evacuation order; alternate plan out of the area in place

First Nations in central fire hub of Sask. say they need better training

Promises Unkept: Treaty 8 and the Battle for Indigenous Rights

Traditional Powwow celebrates aboriginal culture -

Alberta wildfires continue impact on Indigenous communities

PR celebrates National Indigenous Veterans Day -

Fisherman Catches Invasive Suckermouth Catfish in Rukni, locals concerned over reducing native population

The Wrap: Power of storytelling

Castlegar's Idle No More rally sends strong message to govt.

Garden River, Sucker Creek, Whitefish are the Treaty 8 champs -

Lakers, Capitals, Oilers claim Treaty 8 titles -

Lakers, Stars, Caps win Treaty 8 titles -

$750 thousand granted to Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council by province

Women 360: Forthright and tenacious, Sally Hausken is nature's passionate protector

The “genocide” that failed

Sucker River celebrates Indian Days

Sucker Creek remembers missing, murdered -

Alberta budget commits $6.9M for expanded First Nations police detachment in Lesser Slave Lake area

Indigenous Dreams: The Literary Journey of Jessica Johns

Accident claims 2 Redrum riders -

Fisherman Catches Invasive Suckermouth Catfish in Rukni, locals concerned over reducing native population

Indigenous market draws good crowd -

Treaty 8 Chiefs pushing for First Nations police service

Federal policies undermine Indigenous dental health

Alberta First Nations hope tourism will bolster their bottom lines

Province announces funding for Indigenous police forces

Palisade High School's endangered fish hatchery is helping restore the native razorback to Colorado rivers

Indigenous NHLer Bear inspires youth -

Indigenous Water Operators Share Experiences & Challenges Faced by Local Communities

Indigenous authors rack up Youth Media Awards

Removing Dams from the Klamath River is a Step Toward Justice for Native Americans

Sucker Success Story

Pandemic worsening already dire northern suicide crisis, Lac La Ronge band councillor says

First Nations, Métis Settlements invest in Clearwater oilfield -

Alberta mother files judicial review of First Nations dental care for daughter

Sask. Indigenous Storytelling Month brings author Jessica Johns to North Battleford

An introduced and a native vertebrate hybridize to form a genetic bridge to a second native species

Sucker River boy, 6, swept away by current drowns

A sucker for respecting native fishes

Jessica Johns's novel Bad Cree is a story about grief, guilt and healing — read an excerpt now

Youth-led art project adds colour and vibrancy to Sucker River

New Alberta budget commits $6.9M for expanded First Nations police detachment

Grand Canyon’s Native Fish

Indigenous war heroes recognized, honoured -

We’ve got new Trans Mountain data and we’re sharing it

Sucker Creek First Nation fighting battles on two fronts as floods and COVID-19 hit the community

Special gift for a special man -

Alberta, feds invest $70M to improve internet access for rural, Indigenous communities

Two dead near Sucker Creek when semi crosses centre line strikes group of bikers

Indigenous groups acquiring stake in new transmission line through northern Alberta

Cree teen launches video project to inspire others to use their voice

Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation closes second largest deal with $150 million loan guarantee for 12 Indigenous communities

Mentorship pipeline connects students together to explore STEM pathways - Sucker Creek First Nation students will learn foundational skills to evaluate drinking water safety in their community

Blanket exercise helps Aboriginals heal over time -

Sucker Creek Women's Shelter celebrates 25 years -

From Class Clown to Actor, Director and Producer

Jaret Cardinal

Feather accepted to honour Indigenous people -

Aboriginal communities also protected -

Historic signing celebrated -

Wabasca, Loon River, Sturgeon Lake win Treaty 8 First Nations Cup titles -

Three local teams win titles in Treaty 8 tourney -

Eagle feather given to RCMP -

7 Indigenous communities buying stake in Wabamun-Fort McMurray power line

Treaty 8 First Nations want their own police force across northern Alberta

Is ending boil-water advisories enough for First Nations? Why some are suing Ottawa for equality

HPE students learn how to skin a beaver -

Sucker Creek First Nation celebrates culture at pow wow -

'A war on Aboriginal children': Alberta's 25 residential schools

Unresolved: Joanne Ghostkeeper

Gathering inspires healing for victims -

Why are some Indigenous people reluctant to vote in federal elections?

Celebration of culture at McLennan -

Métis firefighter seriously injured as wildland fires rage through the province

Northern Lights recipient – Belinda Willier

Grand Canyon’s Native Fish

Sucker Creek Nation member considers court challenge of custom election code

Big Oil and Gas Want Them Out, But One Small Clan Is Standing Up to Pipeline Expansion

Day camps promote Indigenous culture -

AFN National Chief and Alberta Premier ask feds for more First Nations policing funds

Sucker Creek First Nation tackling first case of COVID-19 and a flood

New election looms as legal decision on previous election still not made

Students inspired to battle against the bully -

NDP push to declare residential schools a genocide defeated in House

Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta Grand Chief and Deputy Grand Chief Sworn In

Aboriginal Lecture Series: Two Spirit and Indigenous Transgender Lecture

Alberta mother's battle puts spotlight on First Nations medical care rejections

Five Indigenous Nations, NuVista Energy invest to reduce green-house gas emissions

Indigenous culture returns to rodeo -

Students learn to survive in cold outdoors -

Lorne Cardinal, the first Indigenous student admitted into the U of A’s acting program, wins August Schellenberg Award

Fewer people voted on-reserve in Alberta in last federal election compared to 2015, new data shows

88 potential unmarked graves located at former Canada Indian residential school

Lorne Cardinal

Top court rejects police officer's bid to appeal conviction for assault of First Nations man

Indian Relay Races in High Prairie this weekend -

Top Canadian Model, Linsay Willier-Kendall returns after a family centred career hiatus

‘Empower our people’ – Willier -

Harold Cardinal exposed White Paper's "thinly disguised" program of extermination

St. Bruno's Indian Residential School Ground-Penetrating-Radar Report Released

‘And they’re off – to the races!’ -

Alberta First Nations sue Ottawa over safety of drinking water

Indigenous communities say proposed gas pipeline in Northeastern B.C infringes on their rights

Book review: Indigenous horror novel Bad Cree is a chilling tale of grief

Razorback sucker

Cree teen launches video project to inspire others to use their voice

Alberta authors chosen for Audible Indigenous Writers' Circle

'People are really struggling': Indigenous artists need financial and cultural support, survey says

First Nations sue Canada over child-welfare system's destruction of culture, language

Funding from Alberta a stop-gap measure as Ottawa revisits First Nation policing

Radar search at northern Alberta residential school uncovers 88 suspected graves

Sucker Creek promotes partners -

12 Indigenous communities sign 174 Million Dollar long-term economic benefit deal

First Nations, Métis settlements join forces for deal backed by Indigenous Opportunities Corporation

Wisconsin changing 28 place names that slur Native American women

New animated film gives Lorne Cardinal another chance to use his voice for Indigenous actors

Police watchdog finds police used ‘reasonable’ force on man at Sucker Creek First Nation

Mentorship pipeline connects students together to explore STEM pathways

Sucker Creek 'Bringing Our Children Home' -

Alberta First Nations still lack consistent access to clean water

Harold Cardinal

Fourth cannabis store opens in Indigenous community in Alberta

Indian Relay Racing Set to Highlight Indigenous Celebration in Grande Prairie

Smith: How Harold Cardinal helped lead a crucial rethinking of Indigenous relationships with Canada

Oil company seeks arrest of Woodland Cree First Nation chief

Debut novel ‘Bad Cree’ has Sucker Creek Nation author living a dream

Training program brings opportunity to Indigenous Albertans

Indigenous Communities Acquire 40 Per Cent Interest in Award-Winning Alberta PowerLine

The Wrap: Power of storytelling

Indian Relay Races returns to High Prairie -

Sucker Creek First Nation Gears Up for Indian Relay Races

Academic Research

Nipiih potability study integrating western scientific method and traditional knowledge through a mentorship pipeline.

Nipiih (Water) quality study of the Lesser Slave Lake: Working together in science, engagement and youth outreach.

Place Writing in the Root River Valley

The Use and Cultural Importance of Suckers (Catostomidae Cope, 1871) among the Indigenous Peoples of Northwestern North America: An Ethnographic …

The significance of creating First Nation traditional names maps

The Art of Ceremony: Voices of Renewal from Indigenous Oregon

Ajumawi fish traps: Harvesting and managing suckers in the springs of the Pit River drainage

Management Plan for the Mountain Sucker (Catostomus platyrhynchus), Pacific populations, in Canada

History of Fish Investigations in the Yadkin–Pee Dee River Drainage of North Carolina and Virginia with an Analysis of Nonindigenous Species and Invasion …

Knowledge, use, and change in the Saskatchewan River Delta: assessing the changing livelihoods of Cumberland House Métis and Cree Nation

Management Plan for the Mountain Sucker (Catostomus platyrhynchus), Pacific populations, in Canada

Knowledge, use, and change in the Saskatchewan River Delta: assessing the changing livelihoods of Cumberland House Métis and Cree Nation

Investigating Indigenous Consideration in Federal Conservation Policy: The Historical Geography of the Wild and Scenic River Act

The Art of Ceremony: Voices of Renewal from Indigenous Oregon

History of Fish Investigations in the Yadkin–Pee Dee River Drainage of North Carolina and Virginia with an Analysis of Nonindigenous Species and Invasion …

The ecology, status and recovery prospects of Noonsack dace (Rhinichthys cataractae ssp.) and Salish sucker (Catostomus sp.) in Canada

Band Publications

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Third Party Reports

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