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 hectares (24,860 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 hectares (92 acres) 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.
Chief Murray Clearsky
Councillor Mel Wabash Councillor Anthony Longclaws Councillor Paul Mentuck Councillor Tim Cloud Councillor Joe Gambler Councillor Laura Brandon
50°40′30″N 100°55′35″W / 50.67500°N 100.92639°W / 50.67500; -100.92639
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