Lot #85 Duran Trail, P.O Box 960 Wabasca, AB T0G 2K0
Main Office: 780-891-3836
Toll Free: 1-800-268-6783
Fax: 780-891-3888
Email: bcnadmin@bigstone.ca
The Bigstone Cree Nation Government protects and strengthens the spirit and intent of Treaty 8 and the Traditional Lands for today and tomorrow’s future.
Quick Links
View how to contact each department with questions along with current staff members available to serve your needs as a member.
This website has a Login feature that grants access to Bigstone Cree Nation Membership Restricted Material.
About The Nation
Bigstone Cree Nation (BCN) is comprised of three communities. Calling Lake, Chipewyan Lake, and Wabasca-Desmarais all located in present day Alberta. BCN was signed into the "Treaty 8" agreement in 1899 and was provided with funds along with reserve lands to govern for growth of its membership. As of the 2016 census, BCN membership rounds off to five-thousand members; both on and off reserve.
Wabasca-Desmarais, AB is the Headquarters for the Bigstone Cree Nation.
It is located on the Highway intersection of Highway 813 and Highway 754, 123 km Northeast of Lesser Slave Lake. BCN is considered to be a Woodland Cree People and include five reserves (Reserve 166, 166A, 166B, 166C, and 166D) which is surrounded by the Municipal District of Opportunity #17 lands.
To learn about our current leadership click here:
Community Notices & Events
Student & Training Funding Applications
Bigstone Education Authority
For our Sponsorship Application Process, we have two intakes for each academic year. One in the Fall and one in the Winter.
All applications can be submitted using our Online Application.
Upload all of your supporting documentation online - you do not need to provide the originals as long as the uploaded documents are legible.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINES WILL NOT BE PROCESSED
Short-Term Training Funding Application
Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training Strategy (A.S.E.T.S.)
Obtain your Short-Term Training Funding Application Package here.
Skills for Employment Training Funding Application
Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training Strategy (A.S.E.T.S.)
Obtain your Skills for Employment Training Funding Application here.
Emergency Management and Disaster Services
How long can your family survive without outside assistance? If an emergency happens in your community, it may take emergency workers some time to reach you. You should be prepared to care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours.
