Nisich'i Awasis | Bigstone Cree Nation
Community Profile
- The Bigstone Cree Nation is an Indigenous First Nation community located in northern Alberta, Canada, known for its strong cultural traditions and connection to the boreal forest region.
- Last Updated 2025-05-03 13:32:52 UTC
- Name: Bigstone Cree Nation (ISC Code: 458)
- Former Names: Bigstone Band, Wabasca First Nation
- Band Style: First Nation
- Cultural Area: Boreal Forest, Northern Alberta
- Indigenous Language: Cree (Woodland Cree dialect)
- Number of Registered Members: 9087
Governance
Band Council
- GOVERNANCE TYPE: Not Applicable
- TERM EXPIRES: 09/28/2026
- CHIEF: ANDY ALOOK
- NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:11
- ANDY ALOOK
- GLORIA ANDERSON
- ELVIS OAR
- DENISE RATHBONE
- FREDA ALOOK-GAMBLER
- LAWRENCE OAR
- SAMANTHA GREYEYES
- DWAYNE YELLOWKNEE
- LORETTA GLADUE
- EVA YELLOWKNEE
- L. PETER JR. YOUNG
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.bigstone.ca/
- PHONE NUMBER: (780) 891-3836
- FAX NUMBER: (780) 891-3942
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 960, WABASCA, AB
- EMAILS:
- Chief ANDY ALOOK:
- Councillor GLORIA ANDERSON:
- Councillor ELVIS OAR:
- Councillor DENISE RATHBONE:
- Councillor FREDA ALOOK-GAMBLER:
- Councillor LAWRENCE OAR:
- Councillor SAMANTHA GREYEYES:
- Councillor DWAYNE YELLOWKNEE:
- Councillor LORETTA GLADUE:
- Councillor EVA YELLOWKNEE:
- Councillor L. PETER JR. YOUNG:
- General Band Office:
- Media Contact:
- Referrals Contact:
- Websites
Band Financial Statements
- 2023 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2022 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2021 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2020 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2019 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2018 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2017 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2016 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2015 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2014 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2013 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2012 - Bigstone Cree Nation20122013.pdf
- 2011 - Bigstone Cree Nation20112012.pdf
- 2010 - Bigstone Cree Nation20102011.pdf
- 2009 - Bigstone Cree Nation20092010.pdf
- 2008 - Bigstone Cree Nation20082009.pdf
- 2007 - Bigstone Cree Nation20072008.pdf
- 2006 - Bigstone Cree Nation20062007.pdf
- 2005 - Bigstone Cree Nation20052006.pdf
- 2004 - Bigstone Cree Nation20042005.pdf
- 2003 - Bigstone Cree Nation20032004.pdf
- 2002 - Bigstone Cree Nation20022003.pdf
- 2001 - Bigstone Cree Nation20012002.pdf
Band Council Remuneration
- 2023 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2022 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2021 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2020 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2019 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2018 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2017 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2016 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2015 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2014 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2013 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
Laws, Bylaws, and Codes
Intergovernmental Agreements
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 9111
DESMARAIS SETTLEMENT
0.0 Hectares
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 6700
JEAN BAPTISTE GAMBLER 183
198.7 Hectares
SEC 30 TWP 72 RGE 72 W4M
[55.263883, -113.2231522] -
ISC Code: 6691
WABASCA NO. 166
8452.4 Hectares
80 KM N/N OF/DE SLAVE LAKE
[55.296302, -114.7626031] -
ISC Code: 6693
WABASCA 166B
2413.4 Hectares
IN TWP 80, RGES 25 & 26, W4M
[55.9596683, -113.9730994] -
ISC Code: 6694
WABASCA 166C
3502.6 Hectares
ON N.E. SHORE OF NORTH WABASCA LAKE, TWP 82& 83 RANGE 25 W4M
[56.1476454, -113.8362389] -
ISC Code: 6695
WABASCA 166D
5817.4 Hectares
78 KM N/N OF/DE SLAVE LAKE
[55.9073827, -113.8823621] -
ISC Code: 6692
WABASCA 166A
682.1 Hectares
NORTH SHORE OF SOUTH WABASCA LAKE
[55.9483705, -113.7688744]
- Traditional lands encompass the boreal forest regions of northern Alberta, specifically around Wabasca and Lesser Slave Lake
- Historically utilized lands for hunting, trapping, and fishing
- Key ecological zones include mixed woodlands, wetlands, and river systems
- Traditional territory spans approximately 3,500 square kilometers of northern Alberta
Consultations and Referrals
Band Submissions
Consultation Reports
Band Business Interests
Band Owned Corporations
Court Records
Media Reports
Media Reports
- Indigenous celebration returns to Rogers Place for Oilers game
- National Indigenous Peoples Day with Lance Cardinal
- MLT Aikins acts for Wapiscanis Waseskwan Nipiy Holding LP in expansion to include Bigstone Cree Nation
- Bigstone Cree Nation declares state of local emergency due to mental health, addictions issues
- ‘Director’ of Nature Duperron’s killing upgraded to first degree murder conviction
- Beyond Local: Bigstone Cree Nation boycotting Slave Lake over councillor comments
- A GROWING LIST OF ALBERTA FIRST NATIONS STAND TOGETHER IN SUPPORT OF WOODLAND CREE FIRST NATION'S TREATY CAMP AGAINST OBSIDIAN ENERGY LTD. (TSE: OBE) | (NYSEAMERICAN: OBE)
- Respected Bigstone Cree Nation Elder Gilman Cardinal dies at 81
- Bigstone Cree Nation renews state of local emergency
- Completing transactions, building relationships - Lessons from Indigenous equity deals in the oil and gas sector: Justin Bourque and Heather Exner-Pirot
- Logging company clears Cree Nation ancestral trail without recourse
- Prevention measures, not crisis management needed to address emergency situation in Bigstone Cree Nation
- Indigenous artist-carver opens St. Albert studio
- Cree Actress Alyssa Wapanatâhk Brings Indigeneity to New Peter Pan Film
- Bigstone Cree Nation in Alberta calls a state of emergency
- Indigenous Communities Acquire 40 Per Cent Interest in Award-Winning Alberta PowerLine
- Cree Artist Teams Up With Edmonton Ikea On Indigenous Showroom
- Bigstone Cree Nation moving forward on justice-related programs
- Grandson searching for grandfather at former 'Indian hospital' in Edmonton
- 'We hope we don't find anything': Alberta First Nation begins ground-penetrating radar survey
- ‘Just because it’s abundant doesn’t mean you can disrespect it’
- Bigstone Cree Nation Former Chief Gordon Auger leads with passion and courage
- Athabasca University researchers partner with Bigstone Cree Nation
- 'It makes me feel proud to wear this jersey': Indigenous hockey tournament returns to Edmonton
- Cree woman alleges racial discrimination in death of newborn daughter at Edmonton hospital
- Alberta First Nation says ATCO needs to pay more for transmission towers on reserve land
- This Indigenous artist created miniatures as a child to escape into a world of 'magic, imagination and fun'
- Indigenous woman suing Covenant Health after 'horrific' treatment at Misericordia Hospital
- Why Indigenous people must take part in the Alberta vote. And why it's unlikely to happen
- Teepee Summit 2023 Focuses on Inspiring First Nations Youth Across Alberta This Fall
- Embracing identity opens the door to high school success
- Program uses novel approach to improve diabetes care in First Nations communities
- Northern Alberta First Nation walks back on plan to block oil and gas companies
- Cree artist helps Edmonton Oilers craft Indigenous land acknowledgment
- Bigstone Cree Nation monitor traffic entering community in dispute with oil companies
- Alberta chief and council award themselves nearly $700,000 in bonuses from band-owned company
- Cyst-like abnormalities have been spotted in moose. Now Calgary scientists and Indigenous hunters pair up
- Indigenous relationship-building event for first-year law students hosted at Enoch Cree Nation
- Manitoba man who killed Bigstone Cree woman gets 11-year sentence
- Tamarack Valley Energy Expands the Clearwater Infrastructure Partnership, Provides Operational Update and Announces Declaration of Monthly Dividend
- Wabasca RCMP looking forward to “sharing a name with the community they work in”
- 16 Indigenous-led agricultural projects receive over $4 million in federal funding
- Edmonton Oilers host their first Indigenous Celebration event
- Alberta sets sights on expanding forest products harvest as high prices drive returns
- Bigstone Cree Nation seeks repatriation of artifacts from Royal Alberta Museum
- The Sky's the Limit: Alexander First Nation Entrepreneurs Discuss Soaring Success of Drone Services
- Reserves in Alberta
- Show will commemorate late artist Dale Auger
- Alberta takes historic step to abolish red tape in health care for First Nations children
- 'All he did was scream': Father reacts to video of police officer dropping a knee onto son
- Indigenous-led walks open conversations about land and learning
- Mining, energy projects near Indigenous communities undermine womens' safety, experts tell MMIWG inquiry
- A northern B.C. woman is putting together grief boxes for people experiencing loss
- ‘Let’s make it from our voice’: Edmonton Oilers land acknowledgement comes from Indigenous perspective
- 'Grandaddy' of jerky: traditional Indigenous dry meat hits the global market
- Alberta First Nation can’t require chief, band councillors to live on reserve: judge
- Alberta First Nation calls for inquiry after baby's hospital death
- Update: Arbitrator orders new election for Bigstone Cree Nation in Alberta on Dec. 18
- Fort McMurray, Peerless Lake to be linked with 218 KM Highway 686 expansion
- 11 First Nations, Alberta and Canada commit to full implementation of Jordan’s Principle
- Partial closure of Alberta hospital prompts chief to renew calls for better nurse recruitment, retention
- Province plans extension of Highway 686 to connect northern Alberta
- Alberta Wildfires force thousands to flee northern First Nations
- 'This is just the beginning': Oilers hold first Indigenous Celebration Night
- When the government fails to honour its commitments
- Indigenous mural in Jasper National Park honours Matriarchs and Mother Earth
- Spirit, Hawks, Bigstone claim Treaty 8 titles -
- Med students gain Aboriginal perspective on health
- Cree artist launches shoe collection celebrating Indigenous language
- Native American and Indigenous Ministries Council Shares Stories and Finds Hope at First Meeting
- This Indigenous artist created miniatures as a child to escape into a world of ’magic, imagination and fun’
- Launchpad Into Law teaches Indigenous law students about Indigenous legal traditions
- First Nations comedians help public health campaign to protect elders from COVID-19
- Indigenous artist from Edmonton designs revamped showcase room at IKEA
- Cree artist launches shoe collection
- Analysis of anti-Indigenous racism in hospitals reveals pattern of harm, no tracking mechanism
- Daughter of Gloria Gladue fulfills promise to cut hair
- 'Chillingly cold': Ex-trucker given 11 years for killing Alberta Indigenous woman, hiding body
- 8 steps toward addressing Indigenous health inequities
- Cree artist fosters next generation of Indigenous performers in Calling Lake
- KFS program promotes Indigenous artwork while educating Youth about business
- Bigstone chief defends $60,000 exit bonus as he retires from office
- UCP to provide grant support to 6 Alberta First Nations communities for chartered surgical facilities
- Bigstone accuses province of propping up school division with their treaty dollars
- ‘We encourage people to do the research’: A look at developing land acknowledgments
- Unresolved: Gloria Mildred Gladue
- Profile Series: Ian Gladue
- 'This is just the beginning': Oilers hold first Indigenous Celebration Night
- Wahkohtowin Law and Governance Lodge held its first methods workshop
- Native America Calling: Honoring the top Native Hip Hop artists
- Highway 686 agreement in place
- Keeping up with water issues
- Friday's letters: Collaborating with First Nations communities key step to healthier, longer lives
- Indigenous groups acquiring stake in new transmission line through northern Alberta
- Hearing the Language—For Cree Speakers: A conversation with Mike Beaver
- Bigstone Cree repatriating objects from Royal Alberta Museum
- Little that Alberta First Nation can do as logging company destroys part of 'protected' ancestral trail
- Indigenous land acknowledgments must be written and spoken with care
- Teacher shortage in Indigenous classrooms complicates back to school
- Student support earns Bigstone Chalifoux Award from NAIT
- Province marking a milestone with First Nation health partners
- Man convicted of killing Indigenous woman in northern Alberta gets prison release
- Wabasca RCMP looking forward to “sharing a name with the community they work in”
- Beyond Local: Bigstone Cree Nation boycotting Slave Lake over councillor comments
- Indigenous-led walks open conversations about land and learning
- How Cree and Two-Spirit identity plays a major role in Lance Cardinal’s work
- Student support earns Bigstone Chalifoux Award from NAIT
- Chief and council of Bigstone First Nation vote to give themselves a big bonus
Academic Research
Academic Research
- Indigenous Lake Monitoring Program
- Indigenous life courses, racialized gendered life scripts, and cultural identities of resistance and resilience
- Understanding Cree religious discourse
- Bigstone Cree Nation: K-3 school curriculum and program framework
- Duty to Consult in the Bigstone Pipeline Case: A Northern Gateway Sequel and TMX Prequel?
- Voices of the plains Cree
- … aromatic hydrocarbons are the largest contributor to polycyclic aromatic compound concentrations in traditional foods of the Bigstone Cree Nation in Alberta, Canada
- 6 Bear Stories in the Berry Patch
- Cree Pentecostalism and Its Others
- Research as reciprocity: Northern Cree community-based and community-engaged research on wild food contamination in Alberta's oil sands region
- Voices of the plains Cree
- Voices of the plains Cree
- Voices of the plains Cree
- Voices of the plains Cree
- Indian Claims Commission
- Centering Indigenous voices: The role of fire in the Boreal Forest of North America
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