Tataskweyak Cree Nation | |
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Location of Split Lake in Manitoba
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Country | Canada |
Province | Manitoba |
Reserves | Split Lake 171, Split Lake 171A, Split Lake 171B |
Settlements | Split Lake, Manitoba |
Affiliations | Keewatin Tribal Council |
Established | Treaty 5 |
Ethnic group | Cree |
Government | |
• Type | First Nations Band government |
Population (January, 2015) | |
• Total | 3,711 registered members |
Website | Official website |
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.
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 / 56.24528°N 96.09389°W.