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Little Pine First Nation
Little Pine First Nation wouldn’t have a reserve if the Chief it was named after had had his way. Chief Minahikosis, or Little Pine, initially refused to sign Treaty 6, preferring freedom. After three years in which the living conditions of his people became increasingly dire, he was finally forced to sign in order to avoid the starvation of his people.Today, Little Pine First Nation is located in northwest Saskatchewan, about 50 kilometers from the town of Battleford. This Saskatchewan First Nation has a registered population of more than 1500. More than 500 members live on 60,000 acres (17,567 hectares) of reserve land. .
The territory on which Little Pine First Nation is located is quite beautiful. The Battle River winds through these lands—lands where antelope and deer once roamed. A large hill, called Bluehill, overlooks the reserve. You can climb to the top for a breathtaking view. For the people of Little Pine First Nation, Bluehill is a powerful symbol of home.
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Little Pine First Nation Reserve
Visiting the reserve, you’ll find a Band office, an RCMP detachment, a daycare, Elders Hall, the Little Pine Gas and Convenience Store and a successful farm operation—the Little Pine First Nation Cattle Venture—run by the Band. The Little Pine First Nation Racetrack is another economic development project that is quite unique. .The Band office is the largest employer on the reserve. This Saskatchewan First Nation is also working to increase economic opportunities for its members through the Battlefords Tribal Council. .
Education and health are both important to the community. An on-reserve school provides nursery school to grade 12 education. But that’s not where school stops. .
In an effort to provide the most opportunity possible to its children, Little Pine First Nation has also organized a Post-secondary Student Support Program for members who want to continue their education after high school. The program provides financial support for post-secondary programs of at least 8 months. Students must apply and prove they are committed to achieving success in their chosen program before funding is granted. .
The Little Pine Health Clinic was built on the reserve in 1988. The purpose of the clinic is to promote awareness of health, but it does much more. The clinic provides home care, home health, community health and medical taxis to the community. .
Most community events take place in the Elders Hall. Meetings, round dances, weddings, cultural ceremonies, funerals, workshops, fundraisers and feasts all take place in this community facility.
Arts and Little Pine First Nation
As is the case with many First Nations, music, dance, stories and art play a significant role in the community and in the lives of individuals. Clara Kennedy and Thelma Nighttraveller are two artists from this reserve. The Red Bull Singers, a renowned family singing and drumming group, perform at Pow wows and Round Dances across North America.Just the Stats, Please
Statistics for Little Pine 116 Reserve (Source: Statistics Canada) .2006 population 577.
2001 population 567.
Population change (%) 1.8.
Total private dwellings 182.
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 178.
Population density per square kilometer 8.9.
Land area (square km) 65.00.
