Namêwicêhk | Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation

The Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is a First Nations community situated in west-central Alberta, with a rich historical and cultural heritage rooted in the boreal forest region.

POPULATION
3,933
Rank #60 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
156.6 KM²
Rank #86 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
03/23/2028
Term Expiration
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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-07-08 01:48:00 UTC
Name
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation (ISC Code: 455)
Former Names
Sturgeon Lake Band
Band Style
First Nations
Cultural Area
Boreal Forest
Indigenous Language
Cree (nêhiyawêwin)
Number of Registered Members
3933
Band Website
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Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
PO BOX 757, VALLEYVIEW, AB
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
SHELDON SUNSHINE
Term Expires
03/23/2028
Number of Council Members
6

SHELDON SUNSHINE

Chief

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SHANNON CHOWACE

Councillor

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ROSALYN (LYNN) GOODSWIMMER

Councillor

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SETH GOODSWIMMER

Councillor

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CLYDE GOODSWIMMER

Councillor

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TRACEY MCLEAN

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

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Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 6685
    STURGEON LAKE NO. 154
    14814.3 Hectares
    72 KM SW/SO OF/DE HIGH PRAIRIE
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 6687
    STURGEON LAKE NO. 154B
    97.1 Hectares
    ON THE N SHORE OF GOOSE LAKE, 4 MILES S OF STURGEON LAKE NO. 154 TWP 69 RANGE 24 W5M
    [54.9830895, -117.5620213]
  • ISC Code: 6686
    STURGEON LAKE NO. 154A
    753.1 Hectares
    ON N.E. SHORE OF STURGEON LAKE, 45 MILES S.W. OF HIGH PRAIRIE, TWP 11 RANGE 23 W5M
    [55.1229259, -117.4578437]

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