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Yellow Quill 90-11
Yellow Quill Indian Reserve No. 90-11
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 Yellow Quill
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Area
 • Total 65.2 ha (161.1 acre)

Yellow Quill 90-11 is a special piece of land in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is known as an Indian reserve. This land belongs to the Yellow Quill First Nation.

What is an Indian Reserve?

An Indian reserve is a specific area of land. The Canadian government sets it aside for the use of a First Nations band. These lands are for the exclusive use of First Nations people. They are not private property in the usual sense.

History of Reserves

Reserves were created a long time ago. This happened through agreements called treaties. Treaties were signed between First Nations and the Canadian government. These agreements set out how land would be shared. They also defined rights and responsibilities.

How Reserves are Governed

First Nations communities govern their own reserves. They have their own leaders and councils. These leaders make decisions for their community. They manage local services and programs. This includes things like housing and education.

Yellow Quill First Nation

Yellow Quill 90-11 is part of the Yellow Quill First Nation. This First Nation is a group of Indigenous people. They have a rich history and culture. Their traditional lands are in the area of Saskatchewan.

Location in Saskatchewan

The Yellow Quill 90-11 reserve is located in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan is one of Canada's prairie provinces. It is known for its wide-open spaces. The reserve is a specific spot within this large province.

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