Shoal Lake 28A facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shoal Lake 28A
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| Shoal Lake Indian Reserve No. 28A | |
Location in Saskatchewan
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| First Nation | Shoal Lake |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,479 ha (3,655 acre) |
| Population
(2016)
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| • Total | 424 |
| Community Well-Being Index | 46 |
Shoal Lake 28A is a special area of land in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is known as an Indian reserve. This land belongs to the Shoal Lake Cree Nation, which is a group of First Nations people.
Understanding Shoal Lake 28A
Shoal Lake 28A is a specific piece of land set aside for the Shoal Lake Cree Nation. It is located about 92 kilometres (about 57 miles) east of a town called Nipawin in Saskatchewan. An Indian reserve is land that is managed by a First Nation community.
Who Lives in Shoal Lake 28A?
In 2016, a count was done to see how many people lived in Shoal Lake 28A. This count is called a census. The census showed that 424 people lived there. They lived in 115 homes, out of a total of 118 homes available.
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 health, education, and how many people have jobs. The index is scored out of 100. In 2016, Shoal Lake 28A had a score of 46.
This score was compared to other communities:
- The average score for all First Nations communities was 58.4.
- The average score for communities that are not First Nations was 77.5.
This index helps people understand the different living conditions in various communities.
