English River First Nation

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English River First Nation
Band No. 400
Des Nëdhë́’iné
English River First Nation logo.jpg
People Denesuline
Treaty Treaty 10
Headquarters Patuanak
Province Saskatchewan
Land [1]
Main reserve La Plonge 192
Other reserve(s)
Land area252.703 km2
Population (2019) [2]
On reserve778
Off reserve847
Total population1625
Government [3]
ChiefJerry Bernard
Tribal Council [4]
Meadow Lake Tribal Council

The English River Dene Nation is a Dene First Nation band government in Patuanak, Saskatchewan, Canada. Their reserve is in the northern section of the province. Its territories are in the boreal forest of the Canadian Shield. This First Nation is a member of the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC). [5]

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Traditionally, English River First Nation are known in Chipewyan (Denesuline) as "People of the Great River" (Des Nëdhë́’iné), referencing Churchill River along its banks their traditional territory is located. [6] [7]

Demographics

As of May 2012 the total membership of English River Dene First Nation was 1,451 with 774 members living on-reserve and 677 members living off-reserve. [8]

Territory

The English River Dene Nation based in Patuanak has territory at fifteen sites. [9]

Notable members

See also

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References

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  6. Des Nedhe Group, "Who we are". For generations, the local Dene people have used the word Des Nedhe to describe the “great river” that flows next to them – known today as the Churchill River in northern Saskatchewan. https://desnedhe.com/about/#board
  7. English River First Nation Website, As ‘people of the river’ we are known for our bold and collaborative spirit and our self-sufficient and humble nature. https://erfn.net/
  8. "AANDC (Registered Population)". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada . Government of Canada.
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