The Waywayseecappo First Nation (/ˌweɪweɪsiˈkæpoʊ/; Ojibwe: Wewezhigaabawing) is a First Nations band government whose reserve is located twenty miles (32 km) east of Russell, Manitoba, Canada. The First Nation's reserve is 10,059 hectare (24,856 acres) and is located near the southwestern corner of the Riding Mountain National Park. It is bordered by the Rural Municipality of Rossburn and the Rural Municipality of Riding Mountain West. The First Nation also hold interest together with 32 other First Nations on the 37.1 hectare (91.7 acre) Treaty Four Reserve Grounds (Indian Reserve No. 77), located adjacent to Fort Qu'Appelle. Its population was 1,219 in 2011.[2] They are home of the MJHL team Waywayseecappo Wolverines. There are several businesses located in the Birdtail valley near PTH 45, such as a gas station, food mart, gaming centre, health centre, daycare, and community arena complex. As of April 1, 2014, the RCMP is no longer in the community, being replaced by the Manitoba First Nations Police Service.
| Treaty | Treaty 4 |
|---|---|
| Province | Manitoba |
| Land[1] | |
| Main reserve | Waywayseecappo Reserve |
| Other reserve(s) | Waywayseecappo Highway 10
|
| Land area | 100.613 km2 |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| On reserve | 1,743 |
| Off reserve | 1,397 |
| Total population | 3,140 |
| Government[1] | |
| Chief | Murray Clearsky |
Government
editChief Murray Clearsky
Councillor Mel Wabash
Councillor Anthony Longclaws
Councillor Paul Mentuck
Councillor Tim Cloud
Councillor Joe Gambler
Councillor Laura Brandon
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "First Nation Detail". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
- ^ "Census Profile". Statistics Canada. May 2, 2016.
External links
edit- AANDC profile
- Aboriginal Canada Portal profile of the First Nation
- Map of Waywayseecappo First Nation at Statcan
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