James Smith First Nation

Located just north of Kinistino, Saskatchewan, is the Anishinabe james smith first nation. In history, the brother of the Anishinabe ogima (chief) John Smith (he established the Chippewa or Saulteaux Muskoday First Nation), who was James Smith of course, signed treaty six in 1876 evidently, which established this First Nation. There are two Reserves which make up the James Smith First Nation. They cover an area of 15,099 total hectares or 37,310 total acres. Total population is 3,019, with most (1,878) living on the Reserve, while 1,106 live off-reserve, and 32 live on other Reserves, and 3 live on crown land. Many can trace their origins back to Montana, where they originally lived but were driven out by the whites, after the 1868-1886 war. Ogimak Big Bear or Sitting Bull, led them up to Canada.