Driftpile Cree Nation - Driftpile, Alberta
Posted by: wildwoodke
N 55° 20.260 W 115° 45.863
11U E 578373 N 6133062
The Driftpile Cree First Nation is located on the south side of Lesser Slave Lake west of the community of Slave Lake, Alberta
Waymark Code: WM5XMT
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 02/25/2009
Views: 2
The eighth treaty between the Indians of North America and the Queen of England was signed. The signatories of Treaty 8 agreed to its terms for reasons of peace and friendship - ensuring what they thought would be a partnership. Treaty 8 was the most comprehensive treaty, encompassing a land mass of approximately 840,000 kilometers, and is home to 39 First Nation communities. Treaty territory covers the areas of Northern Alberta, Northwestern Saskatchewan, Northeastern British Columbia, and the Southwest portion of the Northwest Territories.
See www.treaty8.org
Type of Nation Within: Indian Reserve (Canada)
Tribe or Band: Cree
Address of Main Entrance to area: General Delivery Driftpile, Alberta Canada T0G 0V0
Date when area was established or set aside: 06/21/1899
Open or Closed to Public: Open To Public
Website for further information: [Web Link]
Land Area - Specify Acres or Miles: Not listed
Population: Not listed
Coordinates of site within area to visit: Not Listed
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