Clearwater River Dene Band 222 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Clearwater River Dene Band 222
Indian reserve
Clearwater River Dene Band Indian Reserve No. 222
Location in Saskatchewan
First Nation	Clearwater River
Country	Canada
Province	Saskatchewan
Area
• Total	5,741.4 ha (14,187.3 acre)
Population  (2016)
• Total	822
Community Well-Being Index	49

Clearwater River Dene Band 222 is a special place in Saskatchewan, Canada. It's an Indian reserve that belongs to the Clearwater River Dene Nation. This community is located about 11 kilometers (7 miles) southwest of a town called La Loche.

About Clearwater River Dene Band 222

Clearwater River Dene Band 222 is a land area set aside for the use and benefit of the Clearwater River Dene Nation. These lands are important for the First Nations people who live there. They help preserve their culture, traditions, and way of life.

Where is it Located?

This reserve is found in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. If you look on a map, it's in the northern part of the province. It's not far from the town of La Loche, which is a nearby community.

How Many People Live There?

According to a count done in 2016 (called the 2016 Canadian Census), there were 822 people living in Clearwater River Dene Band 222. These people lived in 188 homes. There were 218 homes in total on the reserve at that time.

Community Well-Being

The well-being of a community can be measured in different ways. One way is using something called the Community Well-Being Index. This index helps us understand how a community is doing. It looks at things like education, jobs, and housing.

Understanding the Index Score

In 2016, the Community Well-Being Index for Clearwater River Dene Band 222 was 49 out of 100. To put this in perspective:

• The average for all First Nations communities was 58.4.
• The average for communities that are not First Nations was 77.5.

This index helps leaders and community members see areas where they can work to improve life for everyone.