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The Blood Tribe (Kainai) is the largest First Nation Reserve in Canada, with an area covering 356,755 acres of prime agricultural land. The Bloods are signatories to Treaty 7 (1877) and part of the Blackfoot Confederacy that spans most of southern Alberta and northern Montana and includes the Siksika, the Piikani and the Blackfeet (US). The Blood Reserve consists of three main community areas: Standoff, Lavern and Moses Lake. The Blood Tribe's major economic base has traditionally been the agricultural sector. Farming (both irrigated and non-irrigated), and oil and gas exploration also provide employment for Tribal members.

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Contact Information

P.O. Box 350

Standoff, AB T0L 1Y0

Tel: 403-737-3753, 403-737-8124

Fax: 403-737-2336

 

W: www.bloodtribe.org

Population Information

Municipality 2001: 9000

Municipality 2006: 10062

Median Household Income 2006: $27,523

Median Family Income 2006: $7,760

 

Geographic Information
Location: 
south central Alberta
Major Highways: 
Highway #2, 3
Secondary Highways: 
#509, 505
Distance to Major Areas: 
70 km (43 miles) from Lethbridge 200 km (125 miles) from Calgary 91 km (57 miles) from Coutts/Sweetgrass USA Border Crossing
Community Facts
Educational Facilities: 

High Schools (Separate) 1 Junior High/Middle Schools (Separate) 1 Elementary Schools (Separate) 2 Post Secondary 1

Nearest Post-Secondary Institutions: 

On the Blood Reserve Red Crow Community College Enrollment Approx. 230 (includes satellite campus) In Lethbridge, Alberta Lethbridge College Enrollment Approx. 7,000 University of Lethbridge Enrollment Approx> 8,000

Community Information
Municipal Government: 

Chief Charles WeaselHead, Senior Administrative Officer Darlene Plume, Economic Development Officer Rob Crow

Fire Protection: 

Blood Tribe is served by the Blood Tribe Fire Department

Police Services: 
The Blood Tribe is served by the Blood Tribe Police Force
Ambulance Services: 

Local ambulance service is available

Other: 

Justice Infrastructure - Kainai Community Corrections

Electrical Power Providers in the Region: 

ENMAX

Natural Gas Providers: 
ATCO Gas
Landfill/Waste Transfer Locations: 

Standoff Recycling: Facilities are available in Standoff

Garbage Collection: 

Blood Tribe Public Works

Water Services Supplier: 
Blood Tribe Public Works
Telecommunications: 

Local Service Providers: Telus

Medical Services: 

Hospitals: 1 Health Units/Clinics: 1 Dentists: 1 Doctors: 3 Physiotherapist: 1

Recreational/Cultural Assets/Community Facilities: 

Ball Fields: 3 Parks: 1 Basketball Courts: 3 Rodeo Grounds: 1 Indoor Gym: 4

Airport: 
The nearest commercial and air freight services are at Lethbridge
Accommodations: 

Meeting Facilities: 10

Financial Institutions: 

Scotia Bank

Business Support Organizations: 

Kainai Chamber of Commerce Blood Tribe Economic Development

Major Employers: 
1. Blood Tribe Administration Government Services 2. Kainai Board of Education Education Services 3. Blood Tribe Department of Health Health & Social Services 4. Kainai Children's Services Corp. Health & Social Services 5. Blood Reserve Bus Co-op Education Services