We'koqma'q First Nation
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We'koqma'q First Nation (historically known as Waycobah First Nation) is composed of two Mi'kmaq Indigenous communities on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. As of 2025, the population is 1,139.[1] It is composed of two parts:[2]
| Community | Area | Location | Date established |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malagawatch 4 (1/5 share) | 661.3 hectares (1,634 acres) | 62 km. southwest of Sydney | August 2, 1833 |
| Whycocomagh 2 | 828.5 hectares (2,047 acres) | 70.4 km. west of Sydney | January 31, 1833 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Population Registered under the Indian Act by Gender and Residence, 2024". Statistics Canada. Government of Canada; Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada; Communications Branch. 17 October 2025. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ↑ "First Nation Profiles". fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca. Government of Canada; Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada; Communications Branch. 14 November 2008. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
Notable residents
[edit]- Rita Joe, poet
- Morgan Toney, singer/songwriter
- Loretta Gould, artist
- TODD., rapper
External links
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