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Keeseekoose 66-CA-05
Keeseekoose Indian Reserve No. 66-CA-05
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 386.5 ha (955.1 acre)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total 0

Keeseekoose 66-CA-05 is a special area of land in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is known as an Indian reserve and belongs to the Keeseekoose First Nation. This land is located about 51 kilometres (about 32 miles) east of a city called Yorkton.

What is an Indian Reserve?

An Indian reserve is a piece of land in Canada set aside for the use of a First Nations band. These lands are managed by the First Nations themselves. They are not like regular towns or cities.

History of Reserves

Reserves were created a long time ago. This happened through agreements called treaties between First Nations and the Canadian government. The idea was to provide land for Indigenous peoples.

How Reserves are Governed

Each First Nation band has its own government. They make decisions about their reserve lands. This includes things like housing, services, and community rules.

Keeseekoose 66-CA-05 Details

This specific reserve, Keeseekoose 66-CA-05, is one of several lands connected to the Keeseekoose First Nation. It is located in the province of Saskatchewan.

Location and Size

The reserve is found in the eastern part of Saskatchewan. It is about 51 kilometres east of Yorkton. The total area of this reserve is 386.5 hectares. To give you an idea, one hectare is about the size of a soccer field.

About Keeseekoose First Nation

The Keeseekoose First Nation is a group of Indigenous people in Canada. They are part of the Anishinaabe (also known as Saulteaux) and Cree nations. Their traditional territory is in Saskatchewan.

The First Nation has a rich history and culture. They work to preserve their traditions and languages. The Keeseekoose First Nation manages several reserves, including this one.

Population and Dwellings

According to the 2016 Canadian Census, Keeseekoose 66-CA-05 had no people living on it. The census also showed that there were no occupied homes out of four total private dwellings. This means the reserve is currently uninhabited.

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