Our Mission and Vision
The Mountain Cree Camp
The Mountain Cree Camp (more commonly known in the past as the Smallboy Camp)was established in 1967 by Chief Robert (Bobtail) Smallboy and Lazarus Roan from the Erminskin band. The Erminskin Band is part of the four bands that make up the reserves in Maskwaches, formerly known as Hobbema. Other members included Mark Yellowbird, Peter Rowan, Alex Shortneck, Fred Nadeau their spouses and families. The intent was to establish a community that would be guided by their strong belief in the 'Natural Law' consisting of traditional Cree values, spirituality and ceremonies. The first camp was established on the Kootenay Plains, in the foothills near Nordegg. In 1971, the camp relocated to the Muskiki Lake area midway between Robb and Nordegg, a location they occupy today.
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