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Salt River First Nation

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Salt River First Nation
Band No. 759
PeopleCree
Dënesųłı̨né
TreatyTreaty 8
HeadquartersFort Smith
TerritoryNorthwest Territories
Population (2019)[1]
On reserve6
On other land264
Off reserve732
Total population1002
Government[1]
ChiefDavid Poitras
Website
saltriveronline.com

The Salt River First Nation is a Dene First Nations band government in the Northwest Territories. The band is headquartered in the town of Fort Smith.[1]

In April 2019, the First Nation opened a new $16.7M business and conference center in Fort Smith, resembling the shape of the First Nation's land when viewed from above.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "First Nation Detail". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
  2. ^ Sarah Pruys (April 8, 2019). "Salt River First Nation opens new building in Fort Smith". Cabin Radio. Retrieved September 6, 2019.