York Factory First Nation facts for kids
| People | Swampy Cree |
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| Treaty | Treaty 5 |
| Land | |
| Main reserve | York Landing |
| Government | |
| Chief | Darryl Wastesicoot |
| Tribal Council | |
| Keewatin Tribal Council | |
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York Landing
Kawéchiwásik
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 York Landing
Location in Manitoba
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Manitoba |
| Region | Northern |
| Designated as a reserve | 1989 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 11.18 km2 (4.32 sq mi) |
| Population
(2016)
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| • Total | 443 |
York Factory First Nation (Cree: ᑭᐢᒋ ᐚᐢᑳᐦᐃᑲᐣ, Kischi Wáskáhikan)—sometimes referred to as York Landing First Nation or York Factory Cree Nation—is a First Nations community in northern Manitoba, Canada.
Its main reserve is York Landing (ᑲᐍᒋᐚᓯᐠ, Kawéchiwásik; 56°05′20″N 96°06′06″W / 56.08889°N 96.10167°W), which is located along the eastern bank of the Nelson River, roughly halfway between Lake Winnipeg and Hudson Bay, as well as located 116 kilometres from Thompson, Manitoba.
As of 2016, the York Landing reserve has a population of 443 and it consists of 138 dwellings. It is served by the York Landing Airport.
History
The Swampy Cree (Maškēkowak / nēhinawak) peoples of York Factory, Manitoba, were relocated to York Landing after the Hudson's Bay Company's York Factory location closed in 1957.
In 1986, the Government of Canada transferred 9.674 km2 (2,390.5 acres) of reserve lands at York Landing to the First Nation.
York Landing received official reserve status in 1989.
Demographics
York Factory First Nation had a registered population of 1,239 (as of August 2013[update]), with 456 members living on the 967.40 hectares reserve of York Landing. It is governed by a chief and four councillors.
