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Kistapinânihk 231
Kistapinânihk Indian Reserve No. 231
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 Peter Ballantyne
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Area
 • Total 0.9 ha (2.2 acre)

Kistapinânihk 231 is a special piece of land in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is known as an Indian reserve. This land is set aside for the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, which is one of Canada's First Nations groups.

Kistapinânihk 231: A Special Place

Kistapinânihk 231 is a small area of land that belongs to the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation. It is officially called an Indian Reserve. These reserves are places where First Nations people can live and maintain their culture.

What is an Indian Reserve?

In Canada, an Indian reserve is land that the government has set aside for the use and benefit of First Nations people. These lands are protected and managed by the First Nation communities themselves. They are important places for First Nations to keep their traditions and communities strong.

Home to the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation

Kistapinânihk 231 is part of the lands of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation. This First Nation is a group of Cree people who have lived in the Saskatchewan area for a very long time. They have a rich history and culture. The reserve helps them to have a place where their community can thrive.

Location and Size

This reserve is located in the province of Saskatchewan, which is in the central part of Canada. It is a very small piece of land, covering only 0.9 hectares. To give you an idea, a hectare is about the size of a regular soccer field. So, Kistapinânihk 231 is less than one soccer field in size.

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