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Mistahi Wasahk 209
Mistahi Wasahk Indian Reserve No. 209
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 6,333.4 ha (15,650.2 acre)

Mistahi Wasahk 209 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, a First Nation community. It is located right next to another area called Southend 200, just to its east.

What is Mistahi Wasahk 209?

Mistahi Wasahk 209 is an official Indian reserve. This means it is land that the Canadian government has set aside for the use and benefit of a specific First Nation group. In this case, it is for the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation.

Where is this reserve located?

Mistahi Wasahk 209 is found in the province of Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan is one of Canada's prairie provinces. The reserve is in the northern part of the province.

How big is the land?

The total area of Mistahi Wasahk 209 is about 6,333.4 hectares. To help you imagine this, one hectare is roughly the size of a sports field. So, this reserve is quite a large area of land.

Who lives on Mistahi Wasahk 209?

This reserve is home to members of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation. They are an Indigenous group with a rich history and culture in Canada.

Understanding First Nations

First Nations are the original inhabitants of Canada. They have lived on this land for thousands of years. Each First Nation has its own unique language, traditions, and way of life. The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation is one of many such groups.

What is the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation?

The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation is a large Cree First Nation. They have several reserves, and Mistahi Wasahk 209 is one of them. Their traditional territory covers a wide area in northern Saskatchewan.

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