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The Key 65 is a special area of land in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is known as an Indian reserve. This land belongs to a group of Indigenous people called The Key First Nation. It is located about 26 kilometers northwest of a town named Kamsack.

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The Key 65
The Key Indian Reserve No. 65
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 The Key
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Area
 • Total 6,404.8 ha (15,826.6 acre)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total 143
Community Well-Being Index 60

Discovering The Key 65

The Key 65 is a piece of land set aside for The Key First Nation. This First Nation is one of many Indigenous groups in Canada. These lands are important for preserving their culture and traditions.

What is an Indian Reserve?

An Indian reserve is a special area of land in Canada. It is held by the King for the use and benefit of a First Nation. These lands are protected for Indigenous communities. They help these communities maintain their unique ways of life.

Life in The Key 65

In 2016, a count of people called a census was done. It showed that 143 people lived in The Key 65. They lived in 46 homes out of 58 total houses available. This shows a close-knit community where people live together.

Understanding Community Well-Being

The Community Well-Being Index (CWB) helps us understand how well a community is doing. It looks at things like education, jobs, and income. In 2016, The Key 65 had a CWB score of 60 out of 100.

Comparing Well-Being Scores

This score of 60 was a bit higher than the average for First Nations communities, which was 58.4. However, it was lower than the average for non-Indigenous communities, which was 77.5. This index helps leaders understand where to focus efforts to improve life for everyone.

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