The Waywayseecappo First Nation (; ) is a First Nations band government whose reserve is located east of Russell, Manitoba, Canada. The First Nation's reserve is 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 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.

History

Chief Waywayseecappo signed Treaty 4 in 1874 at Fort Ellice. As part of the treaty, each family of five of the Ojibwe nation was guaranteed one square mile of land. With a population of 359 people at the time, this amounted to about of land. After the reserve size was agreed upon, land was surveyed in the area northeast of Fort Ellice which was located directly south of Riding Mountain National Park. When the land was first settled, its diverse habitats of forest, wetlands and prairie provided all the food the people required.

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