Mikisew Cree First Nation Web Site

Local Government
The Mikisew Cree First Nation is governed by a Chief and six councilors.
Chief Roxanne Marcel
Councilor Alice Marten
Councilor Terry Marten
Councilor Matthew Lepine
Councilor Doris Tourangeau
Councilor Marina Whiteknife
Councilor Russell Kaskamin

Economic Base
The three major resource base activities in the Fort Chipewyan area was trapping, fishing and lumbering. Today, commercial fishing generates some revenue. Seasonal fire fighting opportunities supplement some member’s income. Many members work in government and business service positions in Fort Chipewyan. Other sources of employment have been with Syncrude, Suncor and other oil sands related companies.

Roads
The only vehicle access to Fort Chipewyan is via a winter road from Fort Smith, 140 kilometers to the north or from Fort McMurray, 303 kilometers.

Air Services

Regular schedules flights from Fort McMurray via Air Mikisew.

River Barge Service
Although there is no passenger service via the river barge they are used during the summer to transport goods to the community.

Railway
No rail service to this community.

Bus Service
There is a weekly bus service from Fort McMurray to Fort Chipewyan when the winter road is open.

Child Welfare Services
Alberta Family and Social Services located in Fort McMurray provide a full range of child welfare services to the Fort McKay First Nation members including adoption services, foster homes, and handicapped children’s services.