Tataskweyak Cree Nation

The Tataskweyak Cree Nation a First Nations band government whose primary community is at Split Lake, Manitoba on the Nelson River system. Despite its remote location, it is serviced by Provincial Road 280, which connects the community to Thompson.

Tataskweyak Cree Nation
Location of Split Lake in Manitoba
Country Canada
Province Manitoba
ReservesSplit Lake 171, Split Lake 171A, Split Lake 171B
SettlementsSplit Lake, Manitoba
AffiliationsKeewatin Tribal Council
EstablishedTreaty 5
Ethnic groupCree
Government
  TypeFirst Nations Band government
Population
 (January, 2015)
  Total3,711 registered members
WebsiteOfficial website
[1]

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

The main settlement, the community of Split Lake, is located at 56°14′43″N 96°05′38″W.

References

  1. "AANDC (Tataskweyak Cree Nation)". Archived from the original on 2015-02-05. Retrieved 2015-02-05.
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