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We'koqma'q First Nation

Coordinates: 45°58′19″N 61°08′28″W / 45.972°N 61.141°W / 45.972; -61.141
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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 2021, the population is 890.[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

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References

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  1. ^ "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.
  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.
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45°58′19″N 61°08′28″W / 45.972°N 61.141°W / 45.972; -61.141