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Okanese 82
Okanese Indian Reserve No. 82
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 Okanese
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Area
 • Total 6,267.4 ha (15,487.1 acre)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total 175
Community Well-Being Index 57

Okanese 82 is a special area of land called an Indian reserve in Saskatchewan, Canada. It belongs to the Okanese First Nation, which is a group of Indigenous people. This reserve is located about 16 kilometres (10 miles) northeast of a town called Fort Qu'Appelle.

What is Okanese 82?

Okanese 82 is a piece of land set aside for the Okanese First Nation. In Canada, First Nations are the original Indigenous peoples who lived on this land for thousands of years. An Indian reserve is a specific area of land that the Canadian government holds for the use and benefit of a First Nation community. It's like their home territory.

Where is Okanese 82 Located?

This reserve is found in the province of Saskatchewan, which is in the central part of Canada. It is not far from the town of Fort Qu'Appelle. The land area of Okanese 82 is about 6,267.4 hectares, which is roughly the size of 15,500 football fields.

How Many People Live There?

According to a count done in 2016, 175 people live on Okanese 82. These people live in 56 homes out of a total of 69 homes available on the reserve.

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, income, and housing. The index is scored out of 100.

In 2016, Okanese 82 had a Community Well-Being Index score of 57. This score was a little lower than the average for all First Nations communities, which was 58.4. It was also lower than the average for non-Indigenous communities, which was 77.5. This index helps show areas where a community might need more support or resources.

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