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Muskowekwan 85-1
Muskowekwan Indian Reserve No. 85-1
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 Muskowekwan
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Area
 • Total 120.8 ha (298.5 acre)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total 0

Muskowekwan 85-1 is a special area of land in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is known as an Indian reserve. This land belongs to the Muskowekwan First Nation. It is located about 6 kilometres north of a place called Leross. In the year 2016, a count of people living there showed a population of 0. This means no one was living in its private homes at that time.

What is an Indian Reserve?

An Indian reserve is a piece of land in Canada. It is set aside by the Canadian government. These lands are for the use and benefit of First Nations people. Reserves are like special territories. They help First Nations keep their culture and traditions alive.

How Reserves Were Created

Reserves were created a long time ago. This happened through agreements called treaties. Treaties were signed between First Nations and the Canadian government. These agreements often involved First Nations sharing their traditional lands. In return, they received reserves and other promises.

Life on a Reserve

Life on reserves can be very different. Some reserves are large and have many people. Others, like Muskowekwan 85-1, might be smaller or have no residents. Reserves are important places for First Nations communities. They are where many people live, work, and gather.

About the Muskowekwan First Nation

The Muskowekwan First Nation is one of many Indigenous groups in Canada. They are part of the Anishinaabe people. Their history and culture are very rich. They have lived in the Saskatchewan area for a long time.

Their Connection to the Land

First Nations people have a deep connection to their traditional lands. This connection is about their history, their stories, and their way of life. The Muskowekwan First Nation continues to value their land. It is important for their identity and future.

Location and Size of Muskowekwan 85-1

Muskowekwan 85-1 is one of the reserves linked to the Muskowekwan First Nation. It is located in the province of Saskatchewan. The reserve covers an area of about 120.8 hectares. This is roughly the size of 225 football fields.

Population and Community

As of the 2016 Canadian Census, Muskowekwan 85-1 had a population of 0. This means that no one was officially living on the reserve at that time. It is not uncommon for some reserves to have no permanent residents. Sometimes, reserves are used for specific purposes. These might include cultural activities or land management.

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