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Fond du Lac 229
Fond du Lac Indian Reserve No. 229
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 Fond du Lac
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Area
 • Total 7,821.1 ha (19,326.4 acre)

Fond du Lac 229 is a special place in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is an Indian reserve, which means it is land set aside for a specific Indigenous community. This particular reserve belongs to the Fond du Lac Denesuline First Nation.

What is Fond du Lac 229?

Fond du Lac 229 is officially known as Fond du Lac Indian Reserve No. 229. It is one of the many reserves in Canada that are home to First Nations people. These lands are important because they help preserve the culture, traditions, and way of life for Indigenous communities.

Location and Size

Fond du Lac 229 is located in the northern part of Saskatchewan, a large province in Canada. You can see its general location on the map in the infobox above. The reserve covers a total area of about 7,821.1 hectares. To give you an idea of its size, one hectare is roughly the size of a football field. So, this reserve is quite a large piece of land!

The Fond du Lac Denesuline First Nation

The people who live on Fond du Lac 229 are part of the Fond du Lac Denesuline First Nation. The Denesuline are an Indigenous group whose traditional lands are in parts of northern Saskatchewan and other nearby areas. They have a rich history and culture, with deep connections to the land and its resources. Living on a reserve helps the community maintain its unique identity and self-governance.

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