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The Moosomin First Nation is a group of Cree people. They are a First Nation in Canada. Their main community is near Cochin, Saskatchewan.

The Moosomin First Nation has several special areas of land called reserves. These lands are north of North Battleford. The First Nation has more than 1,500 members. They manage over 50,000 acres (about 200 square kilometers) of land.

The name "Moosomin" comes from the Cree word for "mooseberry." This berry is also known as a high bush cranberry. The First Nation is named after a Cree Chief called Moosomin.

A Look at Moosomin First Nation History

Signing Treaty 6

In 1880, a very important event happened. Chief Moosomin signed Treaty 6. This signing took place in Battleford. Treaties are agreements between First Nations and the Canadian government. They are very important historical documents.

Moosomin First Nation Lands

The Moosomin First Nation manages thirteen different Indian reserves. These are special lands set aside for the First Nation. They are located in various places in Saskatchewan.

Here are some of the Moosomin Indian Reserves:

  • Moosomin Indian Reserve No. 112A, covering 259.80 hectares.
  • Moosomin Indian Reserve No. 112B, located 32 kilometers north of Battleford. It is a large reserve, 6871.10 hectares.
  • Moosomin Indian Reserve No. 112E, covering 129.50 hectares.
  • Moosomin Indian Reserve No. 112F, covering 582 hectares.
  • Moosomin Indian Reserve No. 112G, located 37 kilometers west of Spiritwood. It covers 5077.90 hectares.
  • Moosomin Indian Reserve No. 112H, also 37 kilometers west of Spiritwood. It covers 2042.90 hectares.
  • Moosomin Indian Reserve No. 112J, located 23 kilometers southwest of Spiritwood. It covers 199 hectares.
  • Moosomin Indian Reserve No. 112K, covering 129.50 hectares.
  • Moosomin Indian Reserve No. 112L, located 27 kilometers northwest of Blaine Lake. It covers 2069.20 hectares.
  • Moosomin Indian Reserve No. 112M, covering 707.70 hectares.
  • Moosomin Indian Reserve No. 112N, covering 64.80 hectares.
  • Moosomin Indian Reserve No. 112P, located 29 kilometers north of Hafford. It covers 709 hectares.
  • Moosomin Indian Reserve No. 112S, covering 126.60 hectares.
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