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Casinos
Play the First Nations casinos, bingo halls, and gaming facilities.

Events
Visit Saskatchewan powwows, festivals, concerts, rodeos, and other celebrations.

Places to Visit
Enjoy Saskatchewan's cultural and heritage centers, museums, historical sites, archaeology sites, libraries, national parks and monuments.

First Nations
Contact information for the First Nations and Bands of Saskatchewan.

"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.