Moosomin First Nation
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The Moosomin First Nation is a First Nation in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of . Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota....

, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...

. Moosomin First Nation is located approximately 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of North Battleford, Saskatchewan
North Battleford, Saskatchewan
In the late 2000s a large number of Ruthenians have emigrated to Canada, concentrating in North Battleford.-History:Prior to European settlement, the Battlefords area was home to several aboriginal groups...

. It borders the rural municipalities of Meota No. 468
Meota No. 468, Saskatchewan
Meota No. 468 is a rural municipality in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The municipality is located in the Census Division 17 which is a part of SARM Division 6. The seat of the municipality is located in the Village of Meota.-Demographics:...

 and Round Hill No. 467
Round Hill No. 467, Saskatchewan
Round Hill No. 467 is a rural municipality in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, located in the Census Division 16 apart of SARM Division 6. The seat of the municipality is located in the Village of Rabbit Lake.-Demographics:...

. Moosomin First Nation has over 1,500 Band members and control of more than 50000 acres (202.3 km²) of land.

History

Chief Moosomin signed Treaty 6 at Battleford in 1880. Moosomin is the Cree
Cree language
Cree is an Algonquian language spoken by approximately 117,000 people across Canada, from the Northwest Territories and Alberta to Labrador, making it the aboriginal language with the highest number of speakers in Canada. It is also spoken in the U.S. state of Montana...

word for the moose berry or high bush cranberry.

Other info

Numerous activities and events are held at the Band hall, including: Round dances, Wedding receptions, Workshops, Fundraising Activities, Meetings, Cultural Ceremonies, Funeral, and Feasts.

There is a school located on the First Nations' Land that caters to the youth from kindergarten to grade 9.

There is a daycare centre for parents in need of childcare services.

A Health Clinic is on the reserve for individuals in need of healthcare services.

For the overall safety of Moosomin First Nation, a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) detachment is located on the reserve.

The Chief and 8 Councillors are responsible for all facets of governance at the Band level.

Arena with more than 300 for seating.

5 minutes from public beaches.

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