Waterhen Indian Reserve No. 130

Waterhen Indian Reserve No. 130, officially Waterhen 130, is an Indian reserve community in Saskatchewan, Canada, located 39 km north of the community of Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is 7,972.0 ha. in size.[1][2] It is the sole reserve and community of the Waterhen Lake First Nation.[3]

Services

Within the reserve community there is a store, an arena, a water treatment facility, a school, a clinic, and Band and postal offices. The community is home to a newly built health center, a nursery to grade twelve school called Waweyekisik [Wow-ee-yeek-isik], confectionery and numerous other community facilities.

The community’s economy relies heavily on the forestry industry in the region, as well as the tourism and farming industries. Waterhen Lake First Nation members have many established business operations including the band-owned M & N Resort on the shores of Waterhen Lake, eco-tourism guiding businesses.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Reserve/Settlement/Village Detail
  2. ↑ "Waterhen 130". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada.
  3. ↑ Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Reserves/Settlements/Villages detail

Coordinates: 54°27′59″N 108°23′00″W / 54.46639°N 108.38333°W / 54.46639; -108.38333


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