Tataskweyak Cree Nation

The Tataskweyak Cree Nation (Cree: ᑕᑕᐢᑿᔭᕽ, tataskwayak) (Formerly known as Split Lake Cree First Nation in English) is a First Nations band government whose primary community is located 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
ᑕᑕᐢᑿᔭᕽ
tataskwayak
Location of Split Lake in Manitoba
PeopleCree
TreatyTreaty 5
HeadquartersSplit Lake, Manitoba
Land[1][2][3]
Main reserveSplit Lake 171
Other reserve(s)
Split Lake 171A, Split Lake 171B
Land area168.65 km2
Population (2016)[1][2][3]
On reserve2,044
Total population3,711
Tribal Council[1][2][3]
Keewatin Tribal Council
Website
tcncree.ca

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

Its main reserve is Split Lake 171 (56°14′43″N 96°05′38″W).

References
  1. "Census Profile, 2016 Census Split Lake (Part) 171, Indian reserve [Census subdivision], Manitoba and Manitoba [Province]". Statistics Canada. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  2. "Census Profile, 2016 Census Split Lake (Part) 171, Indian reserve [Census subdivision], Manitoba and Manitoba [Province]". Statistics Canada. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  3. "AANDC (Tataskweyak Cree Nation)". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved 2015-02-05.
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