Waterhen Lake First Nation

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Waterhen Lake First Nation (Cree: Sîkîp Sâkahikan) is a Cree First Nation located in northwestern Saskatchewan. Total registered population in September, 2007, was 1749, of which the on-reserve Status population was 790. The First Nation is a member of the MLTC Program Services, a regional tribal Chiefs' Council. The First Nation is also a signatory to the Adhesion to Treaty 6.

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[edit] Community

The First Nation has reserved for itself the 7972.2 ha Waterhen 130 Indian Reserve, located 39 km north of Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan and east of the Meadow Lake Provincial Park in northwest Saskatchewan.

[edit] Services

With a population of approximately 1600 members, the Waterhen Lake First Nation leadership directs their efforts to bringing beneficial opportunities to its band members in the form of capital projects, health and social programming and cultural activities.

Within the community a store, an arena, a water treatment facility, a school, a clinic, and Band and postal offices provide services to the community. The community is home to a newly built health center, a nursery to grade twelve school, confectionary and numerous other community facilities.

The community’s economy relies heavily on the forestry industry in the region, as well as the tourism and farming industries. Waterhen Lake First Nation members have many established business operations including the band-owned M & N Resort on the shores of Waterhen Lake, eco-tourism guiding businesses, cattle operations, and a bison ranch. All opportunities are pursued in the hopes of creating more employment for band members, generating income for the community and developing a sustainable healthy community.

[edit] Governance

The current elected leadership of the community consists of Chief Richard Fiddler and six Councillor: Benjamin "Benji" Ernest, Joseph Fiddler, Sharon Fiddler, Dwayne Lasas, Joseph LaRoque and Philip Mistickokat. Their current elected term expires on December 22, 2008. To assist the elected officials in their duties, the current Band Manager is Judy Fiddler.

[edit] Official Address

Waterhen Lake First Nation
PO Box 9
Waterhen Lake, SK S0M 3B0

Phone: 1-306-236-6717
Fax: 1-306-236-4866

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Coordinates: 54°30′22″N, 108°20′53″W

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