Cree Art from Red Pheasant First Nation

Cree art owes a lot to Red Pheasant Cree Nation. Several creators of Canadian aboriginal art are, or were, members of this First Nation. Although they may no longer call the reserve home, there can be no denying that Red Pheasant First Nation is proud of their artists.

Red Pheasant Cree Nation is located a half-hour’s drive south of North Battleford on a 29,346-hectare reserve. Interestingly, part of the band’s land is considered an urban reserve as it is located on the outskirts of the city of North Battleford.

The band has approximately 2017 members; most live off-reserve. Agriculture is the primary driver of the local economy on the reserve. The band also has an agreement with oil and gas company Wascana Energy Inc. that provides royalties and, more importantly, allows band members to develop the skills required to work in the oil and gas industries.

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Strength in Numbers

Red Pheasant First Nation is the largest member of the Battlefords Tribal Council.

Established in 1991 and made up of seven First Nations, the Battlefords Tribal Council is a resource centre for its members. It provides services in the following areas:

• Administration
• Community planning
• Financial management
• Education
• Economic development

Saskatchewan First Nation Summer Games

Adding to the wealth of wonderful Cree art coming from Saskatchewan isn’t this First Nation’s only claim to fame. In 2007, Red Pheasant First Nation played host to the Saskatchewan First Nation Summer Games. Almost 4,000 First Nation athletes between the ages of 8 and 17 participated in the Games.

Hosting the Games was preceded by extensive facility development on the reserve. An asphalt running track, two ball diamonds and a soccer field were built and are now used by the community.

Contribution to Canadian Aboriginal Art

This small community has turned out more than its fair share of professional First Nations artists.

Collectors of Cree art will be familiar with the names.

Artists Allan Sapp and Lionel Peyachew are both band members. Artist Gerald McMaster, while a member of Alberta’s Siksika Nation, was born on Red Pheasant First Nation.

Just the Stats, Please

Statistics for Red Pheasant 108 Reserve

Source: Statistics Canada)

2006 population 656

2001 population 602

Population change (%) 9.0

Total private dwellings 154

Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 150

Population density per square kilometer 6.9

Land area (square km) 95.74