Big River

Mistahi-sîpîhk | Pronounced: mis-TAH-hee SEE-pee
Alternative Names: Big River Indian Band
Updated: September 26, 2026
4338
Registered Members
Rank #52 nationally
119.65 km²
Reserve Area
Rank #96 nationally
October 9, 2027
Council Term Expires
Elected October 9, 2023 · 4-year term

Overview

Name
Big River (ISC Code: 404)
Alternative Names
Big River Indian Band
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Plains Cree (Nêhiyaw)
Indigenous Language
Cree (Nêhiyawêwin)

Registered Band Members

Total Registered Members
4338
On Reserve
2778
Off Reserve
1560

Contact Information

Phone
(306) 724-4700
Fax
(306) 724-2161
General Email
hr@brfn.ca

Websites

www.bigriverfirstnation.ca
Big River First Nation website
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Governance

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$1.64M council pay

12 individual compensation records, governance structure, election history, and term-expiry tracking to Oct 9, 2027 .

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Contacts

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25 verified contacts

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Economy

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$81.54M revenue

$109.19M accumulated surplus · audited 2024-2025 by MNP LLP, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan , with full revenue mix, assets, and economic-development spend.

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Corporations & Finances

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8 band-owned entities

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FN Energy Corporation100 MW wind
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17 legal documents

1 band bylaw and 16 court decisions, each summarized with citations.

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Media & Research

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96 sources tracked

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