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Ochapowace 71-44
Ochapowace Indian Reserve No. 71-44
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 Ochapowace
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Area
 • Total 65.2 ha (161.1 acre)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total 0

Ochapowace 71-44 is a special piece of land known as an Indian reserve. It belongs to the Ochapowace Nation, which is one of Canada's First Nations groups. This reserve is located in the province of Saskatchewan, in a country called Canada.

You can find Ochapowace 71-44 about 16 kilometres northwest of a town called Esterhazy. In 2016, a count of people living there showed that no one was living on this specific reserve at that time.

What is an Indian Reserve?

An Indian reserve is a special area of land in Canada. It is set aside by the government for the use and benefit of First Nations people. These lands are protected for Indigenous communities.

Purpose of Reserves

Reserves are meant to be places where First Nations can live. They can also practice their culture and traditions. Each reserve belongs to a specific First Nation group.

How Reserves are Governed

First Nations governments manage their reserves. They make decisions about their communities. This includes things like housing, education, and services.

About the Ochapowace Nation

The Ochapowace Nation is a First Nation in Saskatchewan. They are one of many Indigenous groups in Canada. Their history and culture are very important.

Location of the Nation

The Ochapowace Nation has several land areas. Ochapowace 71-44 is one of these. These lands are found in the beautiful province of Saskatchewan.

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