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Green Lake
Green Lake, located in Saskatchewan, Canada, is a northern village predominantly inhabited by Métis people. Situated northeast of Meadow Lake and northwest of Big River, it lies in the southern boreal forest and is named after the nearby Green Lake. Key industries in the area include fishing, tourism, and farming.
The Northern Village of Green Lake has historical roots dating back to 1782 when the North West Company (NWC) established a wintering post there. In 1793, the NWC set up a permanent post, which was followed by the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) in 1810. The NWC seized the HBC post in 1816-1817 but a new HBC post was re-established by 1818, and the two companies merged in 1821. The Green Lake post was a significant hub in north-central Saskatchewan, connecting overland trails with the Churchill River. It remained operational until 1973.
By the mid-19th century, Roman Catholic missionaries had established a church in Green Lake. Treaty 6 was signed in 1876, leading to settlement in the area and providing natives the choice to join Treaty 6 or take scrip. During the North-West Rebellion, the HBC store in Green Lake was ransacked by Cree from Frog Lake.
In 1900, Green Lake saw the establishment of a telegraph service, a post office, and a trail to Meadow Lake. By 1939, the Green Lake Metis Rehabilitation Program was introduced, leading to the relocation of southern Métis to the area. Government projects included Central Farm and a sawmill, which employed many locals. Saskatchewan Highway 155 was established in 1947, connecting Green Lake to Beauval, with further infrastructure developments including a hospital and RCMP detachment.
Green Lake was incorporated as a northern village in 1983. The community-owned sawmill, Green Lake Metis Wood Products Limited, operated between 1992 and 2003. The provincial government transferred Central Farm and Silver Lake Farm to the Northern Village of Green Lake in 1996 and 2006, respectively. These farms are used as community pastures.
In 1782, the North West Company established Green Lake House on the lake's southwest shore. It faced numerous challenges, including attacks and rebuilding efforts, until the Hudson's Bay Company took over operations in 1821. The store was closed in 1973.
During the North-West Rebellion in 1885, the HBC post in Green Lake was looted by Cree from Loon Lake. James Sinclair, the factor of the post, managed to escape and rejoin his men while the post’s goods were pillaged.
As of the 2021 Census, Green Lake had a population of 411 residing in 168 of its 220 private dwellings, marking a 4.2% decrease from 2016. The village covers an area of 121.18 km² (46.79 sq mi) with a population density of 3.4/km² (8.8/sq mi).
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