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The James Smith First Nation (Cree: ᓂᐦᑖᐏᑭᐦᒋᑲᓂᕽ nihtâwikihcikanihk, meaning: at the place of good growth) is a Plains Cree Indigenous band government whose reserve is north of Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada.
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The James Smith Cree Nation is located 58 kilometers east of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, and is 15,099 hectares in size. This first nation has a present population of 3,412, with the on-reserve population estimated to be at 1,892 members.
Jan 15, 2024 · The inquest is being held to examine the fatal stabbings that happened on James Smith Cree Nation in 2022. On Sept. 4, 2022, Myles Sanderson, a community member, killed 11 people and attempted...
Feb 15, 2024 · Election: March 2027, 3 Year Term. Address: P.O. Box 1059. Melfort, Sask. S0E 1A0. Ph: 864 3636. Fax: 864-3336. Website: jamessmithcreenation.com.
Sep 8, 2022 · James Smith Cree Nation's chief and other Saskatchewan First Nations leaders consoled a shattered community and families of victims on Thursday, the day after the man accused in a stabbing...
Nov 29, 2022 · People affected by the mass stabbing at James Smith Cree Nation are hopeful new federal funding will help the community heal — and prevent a future tragedy.
Apr 27, 2023 · Families at James Smith Cree Nation have been informed of, and surprised by, the preliminary timeline of events surrounding Myles Sanderson's stabbing spree on the community.
A string of fatal stabbings in James Smith Cree Nation led to an intensive four-day manhunt for Myles Sanderson, the man police say was responsible. Sanderson died after going into medical...
Dec 14, 2023 · The Saskatchewan Coroners Service (SCS) will hold a public inquest from January 15 to January 26, 2024, at the Kerry Vickar Centre, 206 Bemister Avenue East, Melfort, in relation to the 11 deaths that occurred on the James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon, Saskatchewan on September 4, 2022.
