• Source: Waywayseecappo First Nation

The Waywayseecappo First Nation (; 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. 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.




Government


Chief Murray Clearsky
Councillor Mel Wabash
Councillor Anthony Longclaws
Councillor Paul Mentuck
Councillor Tim Cloud
Councillor Joe Gambler
Councillor Laura Brandon




See also


First Nations in Manitoba




References






External links


AANDC profile
Aboriginal Canada Portal profile of the First Nation
Map of Waywayseecappo First Nation at Statcan

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• Waywayseecappo First Nation
• List of First Nations band governments
• First Nations in Manitoba
• Westman Region
• List of Indian reserves in Canada
• Manitoba Band Operated Schools
• List of communities in Manitoba by population
• Treaty 4
• Jerry Fontaine
• List of Indian reserves in Canada by population