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Samson 137 is an indian reserve in Alberta, Canada.
It is inhabited by the Samson Cree first nation and was established under the provisions of the Treaty 6.[1]
The reserve os located in Central Alberta, around Hobbema, south from Wetaskiwin.
[edit] Demographics
In 2006, Samson 137 had a population of 3,295 living in 929 dwellings, a 7.4% increase from 2001. The indian reserve has a land area of 128.07 km² (49.4 sq mi) and a population density of 25.7/km² (66.6/sq mi).[2]
[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 Victor Buffalo.[3]
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Coordinates: 52°47.32′N 113°23.32′W / 52.78867, -113.38867 (Samson 137)
