Onion Lake Cree Nation is located 50 kilometers north of Lloydminster, Saskatchewan and is the only Cree Nation which straddles the Saskatchewan and Alberta borders. The community landmass of 21,254.6 hectares is divided in two sections: Makaoo and Sakaskohc with approximately 75% of the First Nation being located on the Saskatchewan side.

The population of our nation is more than 7506 members of which between 65 and 75 percent or 5200 of the members live on reserve. (2023 statistics). Onion Lake has a thriving economic base in the oil and gas industry. Onion Lake Group of Companies employ many of our band members today. An increase in population and prosperity brings with it adverse outcomes in social welfare to the community.

Onion Lake has five educational facilities, a modern Health Centre with two full time physicians, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, diagnostic labs, and a private dental facility and a pharmacy. Furthermore, there are emergency services, ambulance, medical taxi, fire, and rescue. The group home for youth and children ages 6-14, a disability home and a baby group home. An outpatient drug and alcohol treatment Centre and detox has also been added to the list of services, including a transitional home offered in Onion Lake. For the youth in the community, there is an arena, outdoor waterparks, and a skate park for children. There are also two gas stations/convenient stores and a grocery store.