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Tataskweyak Cree Nation

ᑕᑕᐢᑿᔭᕽ
tataskwayak
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Location of Split Lake in Manitoba
People Cree
Treaty Treaty 5
Headquarters Split Lake, Manitoba
Land
Main reserve Split Lake 171
Other reserve(s)
Split Lake 171A, Split Lake 171B
Land area 168.65 km2
Population (2016)
On reserve 2,044
Total population 3,711
Tribal Council
Keewatin Tribal Council

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.

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 / 56.24528°N 96.09389°W / 56.24528; -96.09389).

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