Tataskweyak Cree Nation
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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.
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Main reserveSplit Lake 171
Other reserve(s)
Split Lake 171A, Split Lake 171B
Land area168.65 km2
On reserve2,481
Location of Split Lake in Manitoba | |
| People | Cree |
|---|---|
| Treaty | Treaty 5 |
| Headquarters | Split Lake, Manitoba |
| Land[1][2][3] | |
| Main reserve | Split Lake 171 |
| Other reserve(s) | Split Lake 171A, Split Lake 171B
|
| Land area | 168.65 km2 |
| Population (2024)[1][2][3] | |
| On reserve | 2,481 |
| Total population | 4,202 |
| Tribal Council[1][2][3] | |
| Keewatin Tribal Council | |
| Website | |
| tcncree | |
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).