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Mistawasis 103
Mistawasis Indian Reserve No. 103
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 Mistawasis Nêhiyawak
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Area
 • Total 12,544.3 ha (30,997.6 acre)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total 681
Community Well-Being Index 42

Mistawasis 103 is a special area of land in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is known as an Indian reserve. This land belongs to the Mistawasis Nêhiyawak First Nation.

Mistawasis 103: A First Nation Community

Mistawasis 103 is one of the many Indian reserves in Canada. These lands are set aside for the use and benefit of First Nations people. The Mistawasis Nêhiyawak are an Indigenous group in Saskatchewan.

What is an Indian Reserve?

An Indian reserve is a piece of land in Canada. It is managed by the Canadian government for a specific First Nation. These lands are important for First Nations communities. They help keep their culture and traditions alive.

Where is Mistawasis 103 Located?

Mistawasis 103 is found in the province of Saskatchewan. It is about 68 kilometres (42 miles) west of a city called Prince Albert. The reserve covers an area of about 125 square kilometres (48 square miles).

Life and Well-Being in Mistawasis 103

In 2016, a count of people showed that 681 people lived on Mistawasis 103. They lived in 175 homes.

The Community Well-Being Index helps us understand how communities are doing. It looks at things like education, jobs, and income. For Mistawasis 103, this index was 42 out of 100 in 2016. This was lower than the average for other First Nations communities (58.4). It was also lower than the average for non-Indigenous communities (77.5). This index helps show areas where communities might need more support.

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