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Ministikwan 161A
Ministikwan Indian Reserve No. 161A
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 Ministikwan Lake
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Area
 • Total 2,771.3 ha (6,848.0 acre)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total 223
Community Well-Being Index 35

Ministikwan 161A is a special area of land in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is known as an Indian reserve, which is land set aside for a First Nations community. This particular reserve belongs to the Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation.

Location of Ministikwan 161A

Ministikwan 161A is located in the province of Saskatchewan. It is about 177 kilometres (110 miles) northwest of a city called North Battleford. This means it's quite a distance away from larger towns.

Who Lives in Ministikwan 161A?

This reserve is home to members of the Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation. In 2016, a count was done to see how many people lived there.

Population Details

The 2016 Canadian Census showed that 223 people lived in Ministikwan 161A. These people lived in 40 homes, out of a total of 42 homes available on the reserve.

Community Well-Being

The well-being of a community looks at how healthy and happy people are. It also considers things like education, jobs, and income. A special score called the Community Well-Being Index helps us understand this.

Understanding the Index Score

In 2016, Ministikwan 161A had a Community Well-Being Index score of 35 out of 100. This score is compared to other communities. For example, the average score for First Nations communities was 58.4. The average for non-Indigenous communities was 77.5. This index helps leaders understand where improvements might be needed for the community.

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