The Tataskweyak Cree Nation ( cr, ᑕᑕᐢᑿᔭᕽ, tataskwayak) (Formerly known as ''Split Lake Cree First Nation'' in English) is a First Nations

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whose primary community is located at Split Lake,

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, on the Nelson River system. Despite its remote location, it is serviced by Provincial Road 280, which connects the community to

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. The Split Lake band have entered into an agreement with Manitoba Hydro regarding potential hydroelectric development at Keeyask Rapids. Its main

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is Split Lake 171 ().

References

External links

Map of Split Lake 171 (part in Census Division No. 22) at Statcan

Map of Split Lake 171 (part in Census Division No. 23) at Statcan

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