Waywayseecappo First Nation

Waywayseecappo First Nation is an indigenous territory in southwestern Manitoba near Riding Mountain National Park. The land contains a community center with an arena, a health facility, shops, and various services spread across the area to serve residents and visitors.

The territory was established under Treaty 4, which defined land rights and self-governance between the Canadian government and indigenous peoples. This agreement provided the legal framework that allowed the community to develop and govern itself over the following generations.

The name Waywayseecappo comes from the Ojibwe language and means "the light comes out". The community expresses its way of life through activities at the community center and local gatherings that reflect how people here spend their time together.

The territory is located along Provincial Highway 45, where key facilities like a health center, a food mart, and a daycare are situated. Visitors should plan ahead and contact the community to learn what services or activities may be available when arriving.

Local law enforcement has been managed by the Manitoba First Nations Police Service since 2014, replacing the RCMP and giving the community control over its own security. This shift reflected the community's growing authority over its own affairs.

Location: Division No. 6

GPS coordinates: 50.67555,-100.92770

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:50