The Tataskweyak Cree Nation () (Formerly known as ''Split Lake Cree First Nation'' in English) is a

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band government In Canada, an Indian band (), First Nation band () or simply band, is the basic unit of government for those peoples subject to the ''Indian Act'' (i.e. status Indians or First Nations). Bands are typically small groups of people: the largest in ...

whose primary community is located at Split Lake,

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, on the

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system. Despite its remote location, it is serviced by Provincial Road 280, which connects the community to Thompson. The Split Lake band have entered into an agreement with

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regarding potential hydroelectric development at Keeyask Rapids. Its main reserve 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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