Enoch Cree Nation 135A | |
|---|---|
 Location in Alberta | |
| First Nation | Enoch |
| Treaty | 6 |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Municipal district | Lac Ste. Anne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.0 ha (4.9 acres) |
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