Stoney Nakoda First Nation (Stoney : Îyârhe Nakoda Nakoda First Nations band government Alberta , Canada. It is located West of Calgary, in the foot of the Rocky Mountains .
Stoney Nakoda First Nation comprises three Nakoda Tribes:
Bearspaw First Nation
Moccasins from the Stoney Nakoda First Nation, circa 1905Bearspaw First Nation On reserve 1853 Off reserve 237 Total population 2090 Chief Barry Lee Rollins Council size 4 bearspawfirstnation.ca
The Bearspaw First Nation is a First Nations band government of the Nakoda people in Alberta . This nation is part of the larger Stoney Nakoda First Nation.
In November 2010, a dispute arose when the chief of the band, David Bearspaw, cancelled a forthcoming election and extended his term by two years, prompting a protest blockade of the Eden Valley 216 reserve by other band members. A judge ordered elections to go ahead, and the incumbent was defeated by Darcy Dixon.[1]
Chiniki First Nation
Chiniki First Nation On reserve 1576 Off reserve 204 Total population 1780 Chief Aaron Young Council size 4
The Chiniki First Nation is a First Nations band government of the Nakoda people in Alberta . This nation is part of the larger Stoney Nakoda First Nation.
Goodstoney First Nation
Goodstoney First Nation On reserve 1589 Off reserve 255 Total population 1841 Chief Clifford Poucette Council size 4 Twitter - Wesley First Nation
The Wesley First Nation is a First Nations band government of the Nakoda people in Alberta . This nation is part of the larger Stoney Nakoda First Nation.
Reserves
Indian Reserves shared between the three component nations, under the administration of the Stoney Nakoda First Nation are:[2]
Stoney 142, 143, 144 51°09′N 114°56′W / 51.150°N 114.933°W / 51.150; -114.933 Stoney 142B 51°19′42″N 114°46′13″W / 51.3282°N 114.7702°W / 51.3282; -114.7702 Big Horn 144A 52°22′45″N 116°15′08″W / 52.3793°N 116.2522°W / 52.3793; -116.2522 Eden Valley 216 50°26′10″N 114°25′34″W / 50.436°N 114.426°W / 50.436; -114.426 
