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Muskowekwan 85-27
Muskowekwan Indian Reserve No. 85-27
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 194.9 ha (481.6 acre)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total 0

Muskowekwan 85-27 is a special piece of land known as an Indian reserve. It is located in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada. This reserve is connected to the Muskowekwan First Nation.

It is found about 57 kilometres south of a town called Wynyard. In 2016, a count showed that no people were living on this specific reserve. This means it is an official land area, but not a place where people currently live.

What is an Indian Reserve?

An Indian reserve is land that has been set aside by the government for the use and benefit of First Nations people in Canada. These lands are managed by the First Nations themselves. They are important for preserving culture and traditions.

Location and Size

Muskowekwan 85-27 is located in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It is a relatively small area of land. The total size of this reserve is 194.9 hectares. To give you an idea, one hectare is about the size of a large sports field.

The Muskowekwan First Nation

Muskowekwan 85-27 is one of the lands belonging to the Muskowekwan First Nation. A First Nation is one of the many Indigenous groups in Canada. They have their own unique history, culture, and traditions. The Muskowekwan First Nation has other lands where their members live and gather.

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