Indigenous peoples in Saskatchewan

There are 70 First Nations in Saskatchewan. Of these, 63 are affiliated to 1 of the 9 Saskatchewan tribal councils.

As of August 13, 2021, the region of Saskatchewan had:

• 165,394 registered individuals
• 85,798 registered people were listed as living off a reserve
• 79,596 people who were listed as living on a reserve (source: Indian Registration System)

Learn more about status and the Indian Register: Indian status.

The 5 linguistic groups of First Nations in Saskatchewan are:

• Cree
• Dakota
• Dene (Chipewyan)
• Nakota (Assiniboine)
• Saulteaux

Saskatchewan is also the homeland of the Métis, making Michif another Indigenous language spoken within Saskatchewan.

Treaties 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 cover the province of Saskatchewan.

Learn more:

• Treaties and agreements
• The Numbered Treaties (1871 to 1921)