Whitecap Dakota First Nation

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Whitecap Dakota First Nation
Band No. 94
Wápaha Ská Dakhóta Oyáte
People
CFAD Dundurn.[2][3][4]

Chief

Wapahaska (White Cap) and his band eventually settled along the South Saskatchewan River, and received a 16.774 km2 (6.476 sq mi) reserve in June 1881 despite not having signed a treaty.[1] The First Nation has a registered population of 656 people as of March 2017; approximately 322 members of the First Nation live on-reserve and approximately 334 live off-reserve.[5] The First Nation is led by Chief Darcy Bear and is affiliated with the Saskatoon Tribal Council.[6]

The Dakota Dunes Casino is located on Whitecap Dakota First Nation.

Whitecap, Saskatchewan

The unincorporated area of Whitecap is located within the Whitecap Dakota First Nation, located along Highway 219.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b Thompson, Christian (2006). "Whitecap Dakota First Nation". The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan. University of Regina. Retrieved September 28, 2017.
  2. ISBN 1-55368-020-0
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  3. ^ Barkwell, Lawrence. http://www.metismuseum.ca/media/document.php/11967.White%20Cap.pdf
  4. ^ Barkwell, Lawrence. Op cit.
  5. ^ "Registered Population: Whitecap Dakota First Nation". Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. March 28, 2017. Retrieved September 28, 2017.
  6. ^ "Chief & Council". Whitecap Dakota First Nation. Retrieved September 28, 2017.
  7. ^ "Place names - Whitecap". Natural Resources Canada. Government of Canada. October 6, 2016. Retrieved September 28, 2017.

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