Carrot River 29A facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Carrot River 29A
Indian reserve
Carrot River Indian Reserve No. 29A
Location in Saskatchewan
First Nation	Red Earth
Country	Canada
Province	Saskatchewan
Area
• Total	825.6 ha (2,040.1 acre)
Population  (2016)
• Total	829
Community Well-Being Index	40

Carrot River 29A is a special area of land in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is known as an Indian reserve. This land belongs to the Red Earth Cree Nation. It is located about 48 miles east of a town called Nipawin.

What is an Indian Reserve?

An Indian reserve is land set aside by the Canadian government. It is for the use and benefit of First Nations people. These lands are managed by the First Nations themselves. They help preserve their culture and way of life.

The Red Earth Cree Nation

The Red Earth Cree Nation is a First Nations group. They are part of the larger Cree family. Their traditional territory is in what is now Saskatchewan. Carrot River 29A is one of the places they call home.

Life in Carrot River 29A

In 2016, a count of people was done. This count is called a census. The census showed that 829 people lived in Carrot River 29A. They lived in 127 homes. All the homes in the area were occupied.

Community Well-Being

The Community Well-Being index helps us understand how well a community is doing. It looks at things like education, jobs, and housing. In 2016, Carrot River 29A had an index score of 40 out of 100.

• The average score for First Nations communities was 58.4.
• The average score for non-Indigenous communities was 77.5.

This index helps leaders see where improvements can be made. It shows how communities are doing compared to others.