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Lac la Ronge 156
Lac la Ronge Indian Reserve No. 156
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 Lac La Ronge
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Area
 • Total 9.1 km2 (3.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total 2,017
 • Density 221.6/km2 (574/sq mi)
Community Well-Being Index 50

Lac la Ronge 156 is a special area of land in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is known as an Indian reserve. These reserves are lands set aside for First Nations people in Canada.

About Lac la Ronge 156

Lac la Ronge 156 is home to members of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. This band is a large First Nation group in Saskatchewan. The reserve helps keep their culture and traditions strong.

Where is it?

This reserve is located in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It is about 10 kilometers (about 6 miles) southwest of the town of Lac la Ronge. The area is known for its beautiful lakes and forests.

Who Lives There?

In 2016, a count of people (called a census) showed that 2017 people lived on Lac la Ronge 156. They lived in 441 homes out of 480 total homes on the reserve. This shows a strong community living together.

Community Well-Being

The well-being of a community is how healthy and happy its people are. It looks at things like health, education, and income. In 2016, Lac la Ronge 156 had a Community Well-Being index of 50 out of 100. This number helps us understand how well the community is doing.

For comparison, the average for all First Nations communities was 58.4. The average for non-Indigenous communities was 77.5. These numbers help leaders understand where to focus efforts to improve life on the reserve.

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