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Current Grand Chief of Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta is Chief Richard Kappo of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation.

Current Deputy Grand Chief of Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta is Chief Romeo Cardinal of Bigstone Cree Nation.


Activities & News

Treaty 8 and APEGGA work to enhance First Nation education.

On January 26, 2012 Grand Chief Richard Kappo signed an agreement with The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists & Geophysicists of Alberta aimed at increasing First Nation participation in these professional careers.

First Nations are currently under represented amongst Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists. This agreement will allow APEGGA to work collaboratively with Treaty 8 (Alberta) to encourage this as a potential career choice for First Nation's Youth.

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