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Old Fort 157B
Old Fort Indian Reserve No. 157B
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 Lac La Ronge Indian Band
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Area
 • Total 5.4 ha (13.3 acre)

Old Fort 157B is a special area of land called an Indian reserve. It belongs to the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, which is a First Nation group in Saskatchewan, Canada.

What is Old Fort 157B?

Old Fort 157B is a small piece of land set aside for the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. It's located in the province of Saskatchewan. These areas are important because they are traditional lands for Indigenous peoples.

Where is Old Fort 157B Located?

This reserve is found in Saskatchewan, which is a large province in central Canada. You can see its exact spot on the map in the infobox at the top of this page. It's part of a larger area known as Division No. 18.

How Big is Old Fort 157B?

Old Fort 157B is quite small. It covers an area of about 5.4 hectares. To give you an idea, a hectare is roughly the size of a soccer field. So, this reserve is about five and a half soccer fields big!

Who Lives in Old Fort 157B?

The land of Old Fort 157B is part of the territory of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. This band is one of the largest First Nations in Saskatchewan. They have many different reserves and communities spread across the province.

Understanding Indian Reserves

Indian reserves are lands managed by First Nations communities. These lands are protected for the use and benefit of the First Nation. They play a big role in preserving the culture, traditions, and self-governance of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

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