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Wahpaton 94A
Wahpaton Indian Reserve No. 94A
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 Wahpeton
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Area
 • Total 1,482 ha (3,662 acre)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total 309
Community Well-Being Index 58

Wahpaton 94A is a special area of land in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is home to members of the Wahpeton Dakota Nation. This community is located about 10 kilometers north of the city of Prince Albert.

In 2016, about 309 people lived here in 70 homes. The community's Well-Being Index was 58 out of 100. This score helps us understand how well people in the community are doing in areas like health, education, and jobs. This was similar to the average for First Nations communities.

What is Wahpaton 94A?

Wahpaton 94A is officially known as an Indian reserve. These are lands set aside by the Canadian government for the use and benefit of First Nations people. The Wahpeton Dakota Nation manages this land for their community members.

Location and Size

This reserve is found in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It is not far from the city of Prince Albert. The total area of Wahpaton 94A is about 1,482 hectares. That's like 1,482 football fields!

Who are the Wahpeton Dakota Nation?

The Wahpeton Dakota Nation is one of the many First Nations in Canada. They are part of the larger Dakota group. The Dakota people have a rich history and culture. They have lived in parts of North America for a very long time.

Community Life and Well-Being

The people living in Wahpaton 94A are part of a vibrant community. In 2016, there were 309 residents. They lived in 70 private homes on the reserve.

Understanding the Well-Being Index

The Community Well-Being Index is a way to measure how well a community is doing. It looks at things like education, income, and housing. A higher score means the community is doing better in these areas. Wahpaton 94A had a score of 58 in 2016. This was very close to the average score for all First Nations communities in Canada.

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