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The languages of the Ojibway and Cree First Nations of Saskatchewan are derived from the Algonquian linguistic family, while the language of the Dakota is derived from the Siouan linguistic family. The Chipewayan language is derived from the Athapaskan linguistic family.

"Saskatchewan" got its name from the Saskatchewan River, which the Cree called Kisiskatchewani Sipi, meaning "Swift-flowing River."

The first European explorers and trappers to visit Saskatchewan found established settlements of Aboriginal people. The Chipewyan Indians lived in the north; the Assiniboine inhabited the eastern plains, while the nomadic Blackfoot roamed the west. The territory of the Cree, who were long-time residents of the north, also extended southward to the plains.

In 1905, Saskatchewan separated from the Northwest Territories and was established as a province. Regina became the provincial capital.

Today, Saskatchewan's population stands at approximately 1 024 000.

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Saskatchewan First Nations Directory..

Alphabetical Listings Ahtahkakoop Band of the Cree Nations Cote First Nation Beardy's & Okemasis First Nation Cowessess First Nation Big River First Nation Cumberland House Cree Nation Birch Narrows First Nation Day Star First Nation Black Lake Denesuline Nation English River First Nation Buffalo River First Nation Fishing Lake First Nation Canoe Lake Cree Nation Flying Dust First Nation Carry the Kettle First Nation Fond Du Lac Denesuline Nation Clearwater River Dene Nation Gordon First Nation Hatchet Lake Denesuline Nation Key First Nation Island Lake First Nation Kinistin First Nation James Smith Cree Nation Lac La Ronge First Nation Joseph Bighead First Nation Little Black Bear's First Nation Kahkewistahaw First Nation Little Pine First Nation Kawacatoose First Nation Lucky Man Cree Nation Keeseekoose First Nation Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation Muskowekwan First Nation Mistawasis First Nation Nekaneet First Nation Montreal Lake Cree Nation Ocean Man First Nation Moosomin First Nation Ochapowace First Nation Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head First Nation Okanese First Nation Muscowpetung First Nation One Arrow First Nation Muskeg Lake First Nation Onion Lake First Nation Muskoday First Nation Pasqua First Nation Red Pheasant First Nation Peepeekisis First Nation Sakimay First Nation Pelican Lake First Nation Saulteaux First Nation Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Shoal Lake Band of the Cree Nation Pheasant Rump Nakota Nation Standing Buffalo First Nation Piapot First Nation Star Blanket Cree Nation Poundmaker Cree Nation Sturgeon Lake First Nation Red Earth First Nation Sweetgrass First Nation Thunderchild First Nation Witchekan Lake First Nation Wahpeton Dakota Nation Wood Mountain First Nation Waterhen Lake First Nation Yellow Quill First Nation White Bear First Nation Young Chippewayan First Nation Whitecap Dakota/Sioux First Nation