Witchekan Lake 117 facts for kids
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Witchekan Lake 117
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| Witchekan Lake Indian Reserve No. 117 | |
Location in Saskatchewan
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| First Nation | Witchekan Lake |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6,839.8 ha (16,901.5 acre) |
| Population
(2016)
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| • Total | 687 |
Witchekan Lake 117 is a special area of land in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is known as an Indian reserve. This land is set aside for the Witchekan Lake First Nation.
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What is Witchekan Lake 117?
Witchekan Lake 117 is one of the lands that belong to the Witchekan Lake First Nation. It is located about 90 kilometres (about 56 miles) northeast of a city called North Battleford.
Location in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a large province in the middle of Canada. It is known for its wide-open spaces and farming. Witchekan Lake 117 is in a rural part of this province.
Population Information
According to the 2016 Canadian Census, a small number of people lived on Witchekan Lake 117. The census counted 10 people living there. They lived in 3 homes out of a total of 3 available homes on the reserve.
The Witchekan Lake First Nation
The Witchekan Lake First Nation is a group of First Nations people. They are part of the Cree cultural group. Their traditional lands are in the area around Witchekan Lake.
First Nations in Canada
In Canada, "First Nations" is a term used for the many different Indigenous peoples. They have lived on this land for thousands of years. Indian reserves are lands that the Canadian government set aside for First Nations communities. These lands help them keep their culture and traditions alive.
