Aboriginal People and Communities

There are 45 First Nations in Alberta. The province is home to 13% of Canada's total Registered Indian status population. As of October 2008, the total for Registered Indian status was 102,928, while the national total was 791,187.

The most commonly spoken First Nations' languages in the province are Blackfoot, Cree, Chipewyan, Dene, Sarcee and Stoney (Nakoda Sioux).