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Whitecap 94
Whitecap Indian Reserve No. 94
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 Whitecap
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Area
 • Total 1,894.5 ha (4,681.4 acre)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total 451
Community Well-Being Index 73

Whitecap 94 is a special area of land in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is home to the Whitecap Dakota First Nation. This area is located about 29 kilometers (18 miles) south of the city of Saskatoon, close to a town called Dundurn.

In 2016, a survey counted 451 people living in Whitecap 94. They lived in 145 homes. The community also had a "Well-Being Index" score of 73 out of 100. This score helps measure how well a community is doing. It was higher than the average for other First Nations communities.

Understanding Whitecap 94

Whitecap 94 is known as an Indian reserve. This is a specific type of land set aside for First Nations people in Canada. These lands are important for preserving culture and traditions.

What is a First Nation?

A First Nation is one of the many groups of Indigenous people in Canada. They are the original inhabitants of the land. Each First Nation has its own unique history, culture, and language. The Whitecap Dakota First Nation is one such group.

Life and Well-Being in Whitecap 94

The people of Whitecap 94 are part of the larger Whitecap Dakota First Nation. They work to build a strong and healthy community. The "Community Well-Being Index" helps show how well a community is doing. It looks at things like health, education, and jobs.

Whitecap 94's score of 73 means it is doing quite well. This score was higher than the average for other First Nations communities. It shows the community's efforts to improve life for its members.

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