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The Métis Nation within Alberta is an integral part of the larger Métis Nation—a distinct Indigenous people whose homeland stretches across west-central North America. By the early 1800s, the Métis Nation emerged as a new and distinct Indigenous people in what is now western Canada.
However, according to Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada reserves in Alberta total 866,022.8 ha (2,139,989 acres). Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada and Statistics Canada recognize six Indian settlements within Alberta. Constance,Lake.ON
In Cree, ᐄᓃᐤ (ÎNÎW) means "I am of the Earth." [4] The park was known as River Lot 11 when Métis landowner Joseph McDonald homesteaded on the site. [5]In 2013, the City of Edmonton and Edmonton Arts Council began the process of visioning the art park concept with a workshop for local Indigenous communities and residents. [5]
Name as used by Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada First Nation(s) Ethnic/national group Tribal council Treaty Area Population [5] Notes ha acre
The Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation (Stoney: Cade Wicashdabi [2]) no. 437 is a Nakoda First Nation with reserves near Edmonton, Hinton, and Whitecourt, in the Canadian province of Alberta, and headquartered at 54° N and 114°, about 85 kilometres (53 mi) west of Edmonton. The Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation is a member of Treaty 6.
River Cree Crossing is a commercial development in the northeast corner of the reserve, adjacent to the City of Edmonton. In 2016 Enoch Cree Nation 135 had a population of 1,690 living in 576 dwellings , a 71.2% increase from 2011.
From this total population, 47.3% of the population lives on an Indian reserve and the other 52.7% live in urban centres. [2] According to the 2011 Census, the First Nations population in Edmonton (the provincial capital) totalled at 31,780, which is the second highest for any city in Canada (after Winnipeg). [3]
The park is located along the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River in southwestern Edmonton. The first section contains the Indigenous Peoples Experience, followed by a replica of the fort in 1846, 1885 Street, 1905 Street, and 1920 Street. [ 6 ]