Chicken 225 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chicken 225
Indian reserve
Chicken Indian Reserve No. 225
Location in Saskatchewan
First Nation	Black Lake
Country	Canada
Province	Saskatchewan
Area
• Total	2,183.4 ha (5,395.3 acre)
Population  (2016)
• Total	0

Chicken 225 is a special area of land in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is known as an Indian reserve. This land belongs to the Black Lake Denesuline First Nation.

Even though it's a reserve, no one lives on Chicken 225. The 2016 Canadian Census showed that it had a population of 0. This means there were no homes or people living there at that time.

What is an Indian Reserve?

An Indian reserve is land that the Canadian government set aside for First Nations people. These lands are for the use and benefit of specific First Nations groups. They are important places for Indigenous communities in Canada.

Location in Saskatchewan

Chicken 225 is located in the northern part of Saskatchewan. This province is in the western part of Canada. The reserve is part of a larger area known as Division No. 18. This division covers a big part of northern Saskatchewan.

The Black Lake Denesuline First Nation

Chicken 225 is one of the reserves connected to the Black Lake Denesuline First Nation. This First Nation is a group of Dene people. They have lived in the northern Saskatchewan area for a very long time. Their main community is at Black Lake, Saskatchewan.

Why is it Called Chicken?

The name "Chicken" for this reserve and two others comes from an important leader. These three reserves were named after a person known as Chief Chicken. He was an early leader of the Black Lake band.

Population and Use

As mentioned, Chicken 225 has a population of zero. This means it is not a place where people currently live. Some reserves are used for different purposes, like hunting, trapping, or cultural activities, even if no one lives there permanently. The land area of Chicken 225 is about 2,183.4 hectares. That's about 21.8 square kilometers.