Blood 148, Alberta

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Blood 148
Location of Blood 148 Alberta
Blood 148
Location of Blood 148 Alberta
Coordinates: 49°27′40″N 113°18′18″W / 49.46111, -113.305
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
Government
 - Chief Charles Weasel Head
 - Governing body Kainai Nation
Area
 - Total 1,413.87 km² (545.9 sq mi)
Population (2006)[1]
 - Total 4,177
 - Density 3.0/km² (7.8/sq mi)
Time zone MST (UTC-7)
Highways Highway 2
Website: Kainai Nation

Blood 148 is an indian reserve in Alberta, Canada. It is inhabited by the Blood (Kainai) first nation and was established under the provisions of the Treaty 7.[2] The reserve is located in Southern Alberta, around Stand Off, south-west of Lethbridge, along Highway 2 and the Belly River.

At 1,413.87 km² (545.9 sq mi), this is the largest reserve in Canada, and the second most populous.

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006, Blood 148 had a population of 4,177 living in 1,250 dwellings, a 8.4% increase from 2001. The indian reserve has a land area of 1,413.87 km² (545.9 sq mi) and a population density of 3.0/km² (7.8/sq mi).[1]

[edit] Government

Under the British North America Act, legislative authority over indian reserves is placed exclusively with the national parliament and specifically the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. The reserve is governed by a tribal council lead by Chief Charles Weasel Head.[3]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Blood 148 - Community Profile. Retrieved on 2007-09-24.
  2. ^ Canada Indian and Northern Affairs. First Nations in Alberta. Retrieved on 2007-09-24.
  3. ^ Blood Tribe. Council. Retrieved on 2007-09-24.

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Coordinates: 49°27′40″N 113°18′18″W / 49.46111, -113.305 (Blood 148)