Cumberland House Cree Nation

The community of Cumberland House is the oldest permanent settlement in Saskatchewan, founded in 1774, and is situated approximately 175 km north of Carrot River. The island community on Pine Island in the Saskatchewan River delta includes both the First Nation and the provincial community. Reserve land measures approximately 2,145 hectares in size. The Cree Nation signed Treaty 5 in 1875, and consists of the Pine Bluff, Musket River and Budds Point bands. There are approximately 940 registered band members, with over 500 living on reserve. Access to the community was greatly improved in 1996 with the completion of the Cumberland House bridge, which made it possible for people to avoid the hazardous river crossings when the ferry was unusable. The community is home to, many services including modern health care facilities, stores, an arena, cafes, motels, churches and governmental agencies.

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