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Nekaneet Reserve
Nekaneet Cree Nation Reserve
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 Nekaneet
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Area
 • Total 12,319.9 ha (30,443.1 acre)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total 182
Community Well-Being Index 58

The Nekaneet Reserve is a special area of land in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is home to the Nekaneet Cree Nation, an Indigenous group of people. This reserve is located about 121 kilometers (about 75 miles) southwest of a city called Swift Current.

Discovering the Nekaneet Reserve

The Nekaneet Reserve is a place set aside for the Nekaneet Cree Nation. This Nation is one of many First Nations groups in Canada. Reserves are important places for Indigenous communities. They help keep their culture and traditions alive.

Where is the Nekaneet Reserve?

The Nekaneet Reserve is found in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It is located in the southwestern part of the province. You can find it about 121 kilometers (which is about 75 miles) southwest of the city of Swift Current. This makes it a rural area.

Who Lives on the Reserve?

According to a count done in 2016, 182 people live on the Nekaneet Reserve. These people live in 46 homes. There are a total of 62 private homes on the reserve. This means some homes might be empty or not currently in use.

What is the Community Well-Being Index?

The Community Well-Being Index is a way to measure how well a community is doing. It looks at things like education, jobs, and housing. In 2016, the Nekaneet Reserve had an index score of 58 out of 100.

This score is very close to the average for other First Nations communities. Their average score was 58.4. For communities that are not Indigenous, the average score was higher, at 77.5. This index helps us understand the different living conditions in communities across Canada.

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