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Day Star 87
Day Star Indian Reserve No. 87
A map of the province of Saskatchewan showing 297 rural municipalities and hundreds of small Indian reserves. One is highlighted with a red circle.
Location in Saskatchewan
First Nation Day Star
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Area
 • Total 6,216.1 ha (15,360.3 acre)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total 148
Community Well-Being Index 65

Day Star 87 is a special place in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is an Indian reserve that belongs to the Day Star First Nation. An Indian reserve is land set aside for the use and benefit of a First Nation community. Day Star 87 is located about 87 kilometers northwest of a town called Fort Qu'Appelle.

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What is Day Star 87?

Day Star 87 is one of the lands where members of the Day Star First Nation live. It is officially known as Day Star Indian Reserve No. 87. This land is important for the community's culture and way of life.

Where is Day Star 87 Located?

This reserve is found in the province of Saskatchewan, which is in the central part of Canada. It is about 87 kilometers (which is about 54 miles) northwest of a town called Fort Qu'Appelle. This location helps connect the community to nearby services and towns.

How Many People Live There?

According to the 2016 Canadian Census, 148 people lived on Day Star 87. These residents lived in 42 homes out of a total of 62 homes available on the reserve. This information helps us understand the size of the community.

What is the Community Well-Being Index?

The Community Well-Being Index (CWB) is a way to measure how well a community is doing. It looks at things like education, jobs, income, and housing. In 2016, Day Star 87 had a CWB score of 65 out of 100.

How Does Day Star 87's Score Compare?

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

This means Day Star 87's score was higher than the average for other First Nations communities. It shows the community is working towards a good quality of life for its members.

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