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Moosomin 112H
Moosomin Indian Reserve No. 112H
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 Moosomin
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Area
 • Total 2,042.9 ha (5,048.1 acre)

Moosomin 112H is a special area of land in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is known as an Indian reserve. This land belongs to the Moosomin First Nation. It is located about 37 kilometres west of a town called Spiritwood.

Moosomin 112H: A Special Place

Moosomin 112H is officially known as Moosomin Indian Reserve No. 112H. It is a specific piece of land set aside for the Moosomin First Nation community. This land helps the First Nation keep their traditions and way of life strong.

What is an Indian Reserve?

In Canada, an Indian reserve is land that is legally set aside for the use and benefit of First Nations peoples. These lands are often called "reserves" or "First Nation lands." They are important places where Indigenous communities live, govern themselves, and practice their culture.

  • Reserves are created through agreements, often called treaties, between First Nations and the Canadian government.
  • They are meant to be places where First Nations can live according to their own customs.
  • The land area of Moosomin 112H is about 2042.9 hectares. This is roughly the size of 2,000 football fields.

The Moosomin First Nation

The Moosomin First Nation is one of many Indigenous groups in Canada. They are part of the Anishinaabe people. First Nations are the original inhabitants of this land. They have rich histories, unique cultures, and their own governments.

  • Each First Nation has its own leaders, often called a Chief and Council.
  • They work to make decisions for their community members.
  • The Moosomin First Nation has a long history in the Saskatchewan area.

Where is Moosomin 112H?

Moosomin 112H is located in the province of Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan is one of Canada's prairie provinces. The reserve is found in a rural area.

  • It is west of Spiritwood, a small town in Saskatchewan.
  • The land is part of the beautiful natural landscape of the province.
  • This location is important for the Moosomin First Nation's connection to their ancestral lands.
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