Waywayseecappo First Nation

Waywayseecappo (Waaweshicabo) First Nation 

Everyone is welcome to visit Waywayseecappo First Nation, located along Hwy 45 and approximately 10 min from Rossburn!

Public amenities:

  • Waywayseecappo Gas Bar
  • 285 Strength Fitness Centre
  • Waywayseecappo Food Mart
  • Waywayseecappo Gaming Centre
  • Waywayseecappo Window’s Cafe
  • Waywayseecappo Arena Complex
  • Waywayseecappo Powwow Arbor
  • Baseball Field
  • Playground
  • Walking Trails (close to the Arbor)
  • Access to the Rossburn Subdivision Trail/ Trans Canada Trail

For more information on culture and history, call 204‑859‑2879 and ask for Laura Brandon (Councillor).

Waywayseecappo_Rossburn & Area Map

Did you know?

Waywayseecappo First Nation Powwow happens annually on August Long Weekend!

Mark it down for a visit!

Powwow Arbor
Rossburn Subdivision Trail

Rossburn CDC Tip: Discover the Flying Eagle Link Trail

Learn about the land, its people and communities!

The Paba Mashiwat Kinew / Flying Eagle Link Trail is a multi-use, non-motorized trail starting in Rossburn, passing through Waywayseecappo First Nation, leading to Tilson Lake Entrance (RMNP). The trail is closely following the path of the Birdtail Creek for a total of 36km. For generations the people of Waywayseecappo First Nation have had a strong connection to the area within and around Riding Mountain National Park with the Birdtail Creek serving as a pathway linking the two. Along the trail, you find a series of fifteen interpretive signs sharing stories about life in Waywayseecappo First Nation (amongst others).

Land Acknowledgement

It is respectfully acknowledged that Rossburn & Area are on treaty 2 and 4 territory, the land and gathering place of the Anishinabeg long before settlers arrived. The Rossburn & District Community Development Corporation acknowledges the harms of the past and present colonization and we commit to a meaningful partnership with our valued neighbours of Waywayseecappo (Waaweshicabo) First Nation in the spirit of truth and reconciliation.
We encourage locals and visitors to the area to learn firsthand about the past and the experiences of the people through listening and talking directly to them. Additionally, Rossburn CDC recommends reading the book “Valley of the Birdtail” by Andrew Stobo Sniderman & Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii) telling local history.