The Muskoday First Nation (Cree: ᒪᐢᑯᑌᐤ, maskotêw), formerly known as the John Smith First Nation, is a band government in Saskatchewan, Canada, composed of Cree and Saulteaux peoples. As of September 2014, the First Nation had a registered population of 1,828 members, with approximately 623 living on-reserve and about 1,204 residing off-reserve. Muskoday's territory lies within the aspen parkland biome and is bordered by the rural municipalities of Birch Hills No. 460 and Prince Albert No. 461. The land of the Muskoday First Nation was settled in the 1870s by Chief John Smith, who led a Cree and Saulteaux band originally from the Saint Peter's Reserve near Selkirk, Manitoba (now part of the Peguis First Nation). In 1876, Chief Smith signed Treaty Six at Fort Carlton, officially establishing the settlement as an Indian reserve. Initially named after Chief John Smith, the reserve and First Nation share a connection with the James Smith First Nation, founded by Chief Smith's brother, Chief James Smith. During the late 19th century, James Isbister served as a farm instructor at Muskoday for a time.

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