Atha-bas-ka Chi-pe-wy-an | Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation

The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation is an indigenous community situated in northern Alberta, with deep historical connections to the Athabasca River and surrounding boreal forest regions. They have been actively engaged in environmental protection and resource management discussions.

POPULATION
1,544
Rank #238 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
347.7 KM²
Rank #20 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
10/31/2027
Term Expiration
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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-08-05 01:59:24 UTC
Name
Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ISC Code: 463)
Former Names
Chipewyan of Fort Chipewyan
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Boreal Forest/Subarctic
Indigenous Language
Dene (Chipewyan dialect)
Number of Registered Members
1544
Band Website
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
PO BOX 366, FORT CHIPEWYAN, AB
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
ALLAN ADAM
Term Expires
10/31/2027
Number of Council Members
5

ALLAN ADAM

Chief

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FLORENCE CYPREAN

Councillor

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HAZEL MERCREDI

Councillor

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MIKE MERCREDI

Councillor

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TERI LYNN VILLEBRUN

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

Financial Overview

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Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 6708
    CHIPEWYAN INDIAN RESERVE NO. 201D
    4.3 Hectares
    ON E SIDE OF RICHARDSON LAKE, ABOUT 7 MILES S OF LAKE ATHABASKA TWP 108 RANGE 6 W4M
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 6709
    CHIPEWYAN INDIAN RESERVE NO. 201E
    4165.5 Hectares
    ON E SIDE OF RICHARDSON LAKE, ABOUT 7 MILES S OF LAKE ATHABASKA TWP 108 RANGE 6 W4M
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 6706
    CHIPEWYAN INDIAN RESERVE NO. 201B
    19.4 Hectares
    16 MILES S.E. OF FORT CHIPEWYAN TWP 110 RANGE 5 W4M
    [58.71332839999999, -111.1574916]
  • ISC Code: 6710
    CHIPEWYAN INDIAN RESERVE NO. 201F
    66.4 Hectares
    ON E BANK OF ATHABASKA RIVER, 30 MILES S OF EMBARRAS PORTAGE TWP 104 RANGE 9 W4M
    [41.6703272, -86.26664629999999]
  • ISC Code: 6705
    CHIPEWYAN INDIAN RESERVE NO. 201A
    9516.2 Hectares
    AT S.E. END OF LAKE ATHABASKA TWP 111 RANGE 4 W4M
    [59.4242231, -109.3403548]
  • ISC Code: 6704
    CHIPEWYAN INDIAN RESERVE NO. 201
    20072.4 Hectares
    AT S.E. END OF LAKE ATHABASKA, TWP 108 - 111 RANGE 5-7 W4M
    [59.4242231, -109.3403548]
  • ISC Code: 6707
    CHIPEWYAN INDIAN RESERVE NO. 201C
    18.2 Hectares
    ON E SIDE OF RICHARDSON LAKE, ABOUT 7 MILES S OF LAKE ATHABASKA TWP 108 RANGE 6 W4M
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 6711
    CHIPEWYAN INDIAN RESERVE NO. 201G
    905.3 Hectares
    ON E BANK OF ATHABASKA RIVER 37 MILES S OF EMBARRAS PORTAGE TWP 102-103 RANGE 9 W4M
    [41.6703272, -86.26664629999999]

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