Treaty 6 was signed on August 23, 1876 at Fort Carlton, Saskatchewan. The total Treaty area stretches from western Alberta, through Saskatchewan and into Manitoba; and includes 50 First Nations. Provisions in the Treaty recognize the notion of the medicine chest as well as the right to education. Sunchild First Nation is one of the First Nations within the Treaty 6 territory.
The Sunchild First Nation is a Cree First Nation in Alberta, Canada part of Treaty 6, signed on May 25, 1944 under the leadership of Chief Louis Sunchild. The First Nation has one reserve, Sunchild 202. The reserve, 52.18 km2 (20.15 sq mi) in size, is located approximately 60 km (37 mi) northwest of Rocky Mountain House. It shares the western border of the O'Chiese First Nation.
As of March 13, 2023, the Sunchild First Nation is led by Chief Jonathan Frencheater and councillors, Adriel Bigchild, Audrey Crookedlegs, James Frencheater, Clint McHugh, and Joey Pete. The Chief and Council oversee approximately 1520 members (1,528 as of January 2024), with approximately 75% living on the Nation. The community is served by the Sunchild First Nation's administrative office, Sunchild First Nation School, Sunchild health centre, Sunchild convenience store, a community head-start program, volunteer fire department, community corrections and a RCMP remote office.
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Sunchild Reserve Map