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Little Black Bear 84
Little Black Bear Indian Reserve No. 84
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 Little Black Bear
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Area
 • Total 6,860 ha (16,950 acre)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total 137
Community Well-Being Index 51

Little Black Bear 84 is a special area of land in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is home to the Little Black Bear First Nation, an Indigenous group. This reserve is located about 19 kilometres east of a town called Fort Qu'Appelle.

In 2016, a count showed that 137 people lived here. They lived in 34 homes out of 43 available. In the same year, the community's well-being was measured. It scored 51 out of 100. This was compared to an average of 58.4 for other First Nations communities. The average for non-Indigenous communities was 77.5.

Understanding Little Black Bear 84

Little Black Bear 84 is known as an Indian reserve. This is a specific type of land set aside for First Nations people in Canada. These lands are managed by the First Nations themselves. They help preserve their culture and traditions.

Location and Size

The reserve is found in the province of Saskatchewan. It is in a part of Canada known for its wide-open spaces. The total area of Little Black Bear 84 is about 6,860 hectares. To give you an idea, one hectare is roughly the size of a football field.

Who Lives Here?

The people living on Little Black Bear 84 are members of the Little Black Bear First Nation. A First Nation is a group of Indigenous people with a shared history and culture. They have their own leaders and traditions.

Population Details

In 2016, there were 137 people living on the reserve. This number helps us understand the size of the community. They live in homes that are part of the reserve.

Community Well-Being

The Community Well-Being Index is a way to measure how well a community is doing. It looks at things like health, education, and income. A higher score means the community is doing better.

What the Index Shows

The score of 51 for Little Black Bear 84 tells us about the living conditions there. It helps leaders understand what areas might need more support. This index is important for planning improvements for the community.

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