The Cumberland House Cree Nation says the loss is insurmountable after a fire at the band officer Monday morning.

The fire engulfed the building and Carrot River Fire Department was called in to assist the local fire department but band officials say the fire was out of control.

The Prince Albert Grand Council has deployed their Saskatchewan First Nation Emergency Management Team to help as well as investigate the fire.

Cumberland House Cree Nation says the band office has lost historical data and material – information that was held in the building and cannot be replaced.

The Band Office held a number of departments including Finance, Housing, Income Assistance, Post Secondary Student Support, Membership, Daycare/Headstart, Justice and Chief and Council Administration.

An emergency meeting was taking place Monday afternoon.