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Muskowekwan 85-17
Muskowekwan Indian Reserve No. 85-17
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 242.4 ha (599.0 acre)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total 0

Muskowekwan 85-17 is a special area of land in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is known as an Indian reserve, which is land set aside for the use and benefit of a First Nations community. This particular reserve belongs to the Muskowekwan First Nation.

What is Muskowekwan 85-17?

Muskowekwan 85-17 is one of the many Indian reserves in Canada. These reserves are lands that the Canadian government has set aside for First Nations people. They are meant to be places where First Nations communities can live and practice their traditions.

Where is this Reserve Located?

This reserve is found in the province of Saskatchewan. It is located just 1 kilometre (about half a mile) southwest of a small place called Lestock.

Who Lives on Muskowekwan 85-17?

According to the 2016 Canadian Census, no one was officially living on Muskowekwan 85-17 at that time. This can happen for different reasons. Sometimes, reserves are not used for homes but for other purposes. For example, they might be used for cultural activities or for managing natural resources.

How Big is the Reserve?

Muskowekwan 85-17 covers an area of 242.4 hectares. To give you an idea, one hectare is about the size of a regular soccer field. So, this reserve is roughly the size of 242 soccer fields!

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