Salt River First Nation

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Salt River First Nation
Band No. 759
Salt River First Nation logo.png
People Cree
Dënesųłı̨né
Treaty Treaty 8
Headquarters Fort Smith
Territory Northwest Territories
Population (2019) [1]
On reserve6
On other land264
Off reserve732
Total population1002
Government [1]
ChiefDavid Poitras
Website
saltriveronline.com

The Salt River First Nation is a Dene First Nations band government in the Northwest Territories, Canada. The band is headquartered in the town of Fort Smith. [1]

In April 2019, the First Nation opened a new $16.7M business and conference center in Fort Smith, resembling the shape of the First Nation's land when viewed from above. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "First Nation Detail". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada . Government of Canada. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
  2. Sarah Pruys (April 8, 2019). "Salt River First Nation opens new building in Fort Smith". Cabin Radio . Retrieved September 6, 2019.