We'koqma'q First Nation

Whycocomagh 2 reserve

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. It is composed of two parts:

CommunityAreaLocationDate established
Malagawatch 4 (1/5 share)661.3 hectares (1,634 acres)62 km. southwest of SydneyAugust 2, 1833
Whycocomagh 2828.5 hectares (2,047 acres)70.4 km. west of SydneyJanuary 31, 1833

See also

References

  1. ↑ "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.
  2. ↑ "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

45°58′19″N 61°08′28″W / 45.972°N 61.141°W / 45.972; -61.141