Seekaskootch 119 facts for kids
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Seekaskootch 119
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| Seekaskootch Indian Reserve No. 119 | |
Location in Saskatchewan
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| First Nation | Onion Lake |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15,492.2 ha (38,282.1 acre) |
| Population
(2016)
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| • Total | 2,574 |
| Community Well-Being Index | 53 |
Seekaskootch 119 is a special area of land called an Indian reserve. It belongs to the Onion Lake Cree Nation, which is a group of First Nations people. This reserve is located in the province of Saskatchewan in Canada.
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What is Seekaskootch 119?
Seekaskootch 119 is one of the land areas set aside for First Nations people in Canada. These areas are called Indian reserves. They are managed by the First Nations communities themselves.
Location in Saskatchewan
This reserve is found in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It is about 142 kilometers (88 miles) northwest of a city called North Battleford. This means it is quite far from bigger cities, in a more rural area.
People and Community Life
In 2016, a count of the population was done. This count is called a census. The census showed that 2,574 people lived in Seekaskootch 119. They lived in 578 homes out of a total of 639 homes available.
Community Well-Being
The Community Well-Being Index is a way to measure how well a community is doing. It looks at things like education, jobs, and income. In 2016, Seekaskootch 119 had a score of 53 out of 100.
This score was a bit lower than the average for other First Nations communities, which was 58.4. It was also lower than the average for communities that are not First Nations, which was 77.5. This index helps people understand what areas a community might need help with to improve life for its residents.
