Muskoday Reserve facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Muskoday Reserve
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| Muskoday First Nation Reserve | |
Location in Saskatchewan
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| First Nation | Muskoday |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9,713.9 ha (24,003.6 acre) |
| Population
(2016)
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| • Total | 647 |
| Community Well-Being Index | 64 |
The Muskoday Reserve is a special area of land in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is home to the Muskoday First Nation, an Indigenous community. This reserve is located about 19 kilometres (12 miles) southeast of the city of Prince Albert.
About Muskoday Reserve
The Muskoday Reserve is a type of land called an Indian reserve. These lands are set aside for the use and benefit of First Nations peoples in Canada. The Muskoday First Nation manages this land for its community members.
Location and Size
The reserve is found in the province of Saskatchewan. It is not far from Prince Albert, a larger city. The total area of the reserve is about 9,713.9 hectares. This is roughly the size of 18,000 football fields!
Population and Homes
In 2016, a census was taken to count the people living on the reserve. It showed that 647 people lived there. These people lived in 205 different homes. There were 217 homes in total on the reserve at that time.
Community Well-Being
The well-being of a community can be measured using something called the Community Well-Being Index. This index looks at things like health, education, and income. In 2016, the Muskoday Reserve had a score of 64 out of 100. This score was higher than the average for other First Nations communities, which was 58.4. It was lower than the average for non-Indigenous communities, which was 77.5. This index helps show how well a community is doing overall.
