Wâskahikanihk | Albany First Nation

The Albany First Nation is an Indigenous community situated in Northwestern Ontario, with a rich Cree cultural heritage and historical significance in the James Bay region.

POPULATION
5,657
Rank #25 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
363.5 KM²
Rank #17 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
08/31/2027
Term Expiration
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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-08-01 00:10:06 UTC
Name
Albany (ISC Code: 142)
Former Names
Fort Albany, Albany River Settlement
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
James Bay Lowlands
Indigenous Language
Cree (Mushkegowuk dialect)
Number of Registered Members
5657
Phone Number
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Address
PO BOX 1, FORT ALBANY, ON
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
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Chief
ELIZABETH KATAQUAPIT
Term Expires
08/31/2027
Number of Council Members
22

ELIZABETH KATAQUAPIT

Chief

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HOSEA RICKY WILLERD WESLEY

Chief

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MADELINE SCOTT

Councillor

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LAWRENCE JAMES GOODWIN

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JOSEPH SCOTT

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MADELINE NAKOGEE

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MARIE LUCIE ALEXANDRA (ANNIE) SPENCE

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ANNIE WESLEY

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JOSEPH LAWRENCE LAZARUS

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PASCAL SPENCE

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LOUIS (MARTIN) PETER NAKOOCHEE

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TRINA PAMELA REUBEN

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JAMES PAUL GOODWIN

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SUSAN BRENDA ANNE WYNNE

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RICHARD ANDREW REUBEN

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GEORGE GIAUS REUBEN

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TROY SKYWALKER WILLIAMS

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CLAUDIUS JIMMY KOOSEES

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PETER JAMES FRIDAY SR.

Councillor

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TERRY BRUCE ADAM METATAWABIN

Deputy Chief

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WAYNE MERVIN LAZARUS

Deputy Chief

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BRENDA SOLOMON

Head Councillor

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