Tansi, Welcome to Kipohtakaw

The Alexander First Nation is located west of Edmonton with over 23,000 acres of land in three locations. The main reserve land (134) and administration is located 55 kilometers northwest of the city of Edmonton. Alexander First Nation is a Cree Tribe and a signatory member of the Confederacy of Treaty 6, signed in 1876. The total population of Alexander is approximately 1818 members; of which 50% reside on the reserve, and of which over 70% of the membership is less than 25 years of age. The members of AFN are primarily Cree. The Nation takes it name after Chief Katstaweskum, whose baptismal name was Alexandre, the first Chief of Alexander First Nation.

We are a First Nation government, governed by Customary Election Regulations, which is represented by one Chief and Six Councilors.

The Alexander First Nation mission is to promote the physical, emotional and mental well being of every community member through the provision of quality health, social, cultural, economic employment training and education programs and opportunities.

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