Waywayseecappo First Nation facts for kids
| Treaty | Treaty 4 |
|---|---|
| Province | Manitoba |
| Land | |
| Main reserve | Waywayseecappo Reserve |
| Other reserve(s) |
Waywayseecappo Highway 10
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| Land area | 100.613 km2 |
| Population (2021) | |
| On reserve | 1711 |
| Off reserve | 1330 |
| Total population | 3041 |
| Government | |
| Chief | Murray Clearsky |
The Waywayseecappo First Nation (which means Wewezhigaabawing in the Ojibwe language) is a community of First Nations people. They have their own special land, called a reserve, located about 32 kilometers (20 miles) east of Russell, Manitoba, Canada.
Their main reserve covers a large area of 10,059 hectares (about 24,856 acres). It is close to the southwestern part of Riding Mountain National Park. The land is next to the Rural Municipality of Rossburn and the Rural Municipality of Silver Creek. The Waywayseecappo First Nation also shares a piece of land, 37.1 hectares (91.7 acres), with 32 other First Nations. This shared land is called the Treaty Four Reserve Grounds (Indian Reserve No. 77) and is near Fort Qu'Appelle.
In 2011, the community had 1,219 people. The Waywayseecappo First Nation is home to the Waywayseecappo Wolverines, a hockey team in the MJHL league. You can find several businesses in the Birdtail valley, close to Highway 45. These include a gas station, a food store, a gaming center, a health center, a daycare, and a community sports arena. Since April 1, 2014, the community has been policed by the Dakota Ojibway Police Services instead of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
Community Leadership
The Waywayseecappo First Nation has its own government to lead the community.
Who Leads the Waywayseecappo First Nation?
The community is led by a Chief and a group of Councillors. They work together to make decisions for the people.
- Chief Murray Clearsky
- Councillor Mel Wabash
- Councillor Anthony Longclaws
- Councillor Paul Mentuck
- Councillor Tim Cloud
- Councillor Joe Gambler
- Councillor Laura Brandon
