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Keeseekoose 66
Keeseekoose Indian Reserve No. 66
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 Keeseekoose
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Area
 • Total 4,415.9 ha (10,911.9 acre)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total 491
Community Well-Being Index 50

Keeseekoose 66 is a special area of land in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is known as an Indian reserve. This reserve is home to some members of the Keeseekoose First Nation. It is located about 16 kilometers north of a town called Kamsack.

About Keeseekoose 66

Keeseekoose 66 is one of the places where the Keeseekoose First Nation lives. An Indian reserve is land set aside by the government for the use of a First Nation. This helps them keep their culture and traditions alive.

Population and Homes

In 2016, a count of people called the 2016 Canadian Census took place. It showed that 491 people lived in Keeseekoose 66. These people lived in 135 homes. There were 155 homes in total on the reserve at that time.

Community Well-Being

The Community Well-Being Index helps us understand how well a community is doing. It looks at things like health, education, and jobs. In 2016, Keeseekoose 66 had a score of 50 out of 100.

This score was compared to other communities:

  • 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 people understand what areas might need more support.

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