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Wa-pii-moos-toosis 83A
Wa-pii-moos-toosis Indian Reserve No. 83A
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 Star Blanket
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Area
 • Total 22.9 ha (56.6 acre)
Community Well-Being Index 61

Wa-pii-moos-toosis 83A (Cree: ᐚᐱ ᒧᐢᒍᓯᐢ wâpi-moscosis) is a special area of land in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is known as an Indian reserve, which is land set aside for First Nations people. This reserve belongs to the Star Blanket Cree Nation. The name "Wa-pii-moos-toosis" means "White Calf" in the Cree language.

Understanding Community Well-Being

In 2016, a special score called the Community Well-Being Index was calculated for Wa-pii-moos-toosis 83A. This score helps us understand how well a community is doing. It looks at things like health, education, and income. Wa-pii-moos-toosis 83A scored 61 out of 100. This was a bit higher than the average for other First Nations communities, which was 58.4. The average for non-Indigenous communities was 77.5.

Location and Historical Significance

Wa-pii-moos-toosis 83A is located in a beautiful spot. It is near the eastern end of Mission Lake, on its northern shore. The reserve is also right next to the town of Lebret. This area has a long history. It was once the site of the Qu'Appelle Indian Residential School. This school was part of a system that impacted many Indigenous children in Canada.

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