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Red Pheasant First Nation

Geography

Pheasant First Nation settled in their current location, 35 kilometres (kms) south of Battleford, Saskatchewan, in 1878. With upwards of 2000 Band members and land holdings of over 70,000 acres, Red Pheasant is the largest of Battlefords Tribal Councils (BTC) member First Nations and amongst the largest in the province.

History
As an original signer of Treaty 6 on August 23rd, 1876, Chief Peeyahnkahnihkoosit, chose to settle in the rolling hills south of North Battleford. The Band settled on the reserve in 1878. There is a growing population of approximately 1866 registered Band members with 602 living on the reserve.

Economic Information
The total registered population is 1866 with 602 members living on the reserve.

The houses on the reserve are owned by the Band.

The Band office is the leading employer for Red Pheasant First Nation.

Red Pheasant First Nation is a member of Battlefords Tribal Council (BTC). The BTC was established in 1991 with the incorporation of BTC Management Corporation to serve the Little Pine, Lucky Man Cree, Mosquito, and Sweetgrass First Nations. BTC expanded in 1995 when Moosomin, Red Pheasant, and Poundmaker joined. The BTC is a member of Battlefords Regional Economic Development Authority (REDA).

Attractions

Every two years, Red Pheasant has a Pow Wow with themes emphasizing the youth and elders. There is a youth service, which encourages youth members to partake in various activities.

World renowned artist, Allen Sapp, was born on Red Pheasant First Nation. Allen Sapp painted at the Indian Residential School at Lebret. He has participated in numerous artist showings including Mendel Art Gallery in Saskatoon and London, England.

Other Info
There is a health clinic available to the members of Red Pheasant First Nation. There is also a school from kindergarten to grade 9. The reserve has a healing lodge, an arena for various sporting activities, and a daycare for the youth on the reserve.

Every two years, Red Pheasant has a Pow Wow with themes emphasizing the youth and elders. There is a youth service, which encourages youth members to partake in various activities.

Two days per week, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) come to Red Pheasant to maintain peace, order, and safety.

The chief and 8 councillors are responsible for carrying out all facets of governance on Red Pheasant First Nation.