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Moose Lake 31A
Mosakahiken Cree Nation is located in Manitoba
Mosakahiken Cree Nation
Mosakahiken Cree Nation
Location in Manitoba
Country  Canada
Province  Manitoba
Census division No. 21
Region Northern
Area
 • Land 3.36 km2 (1.30 sq mi)
Elevation
260 m (840 ft)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total 1,124
 • Density 334.9/km2 (867/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−5 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−6 (CDT)
Mosakahiken Cree Nation

Headquarters Moose Lake, Manitoba
Land
Main reserve Moose Lake 31A
Other reserve(s)
Moose Lake 31C, 31D, 31G, and 31J
Government
Chief Vincent Bercier
Tribal Council
Swampy Cree Tribal Council

The Mosakahiken Cree Nation is a First Nations group. They live near the community of Moose Lake in northern Manitoba, Canada. Their name in the Cree is ᒨᓵᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (môsâkahikan).

Their main land area, called a reserve, is known as Moose Lake 31A. They also have other reserve lands. These include Moose Lake 31C, Moose Lake 31D, Moose Lake 31G, and Moose Lake 31J. The Mosakahiken Cree Nation is part of the Swampy Cree Tribal Council.

About Mosakahiken Cree Nation

The Mosakahiken Cree Nation is a group of Indigenous people in Canada. They are part of the larger Cree nation. Their traditional lands are in the northern part of Manitoba.

Where is Moose Lake 31A?

Moose Lake 31A is the main reserve for the Mosakahiken Cree Nation. It is located in northern Manitoba, a province in Canada. The reserve is near the community of Moose Lake.

Who lives on the reserve?

As of 2016, about 1,124 people lived on the Moose Lake 31A reserve. The land area of the main reserve is about 3.36 square kilometers. This means there are about 335 people living in each square kilometer.

How is the Nation governed?

The Mosakahiken Cree Nation is led by a chief. The current chief is Vincent Bercier. The Nation's main office is in the community of Moose Lake. They work together with other First Nations groups as part of the Swampy Cree Tribal Council. This council helps different Cree communities in the area.

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