We'koqma'q First Nation
First Nation in Nova Scotia, Canada
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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 |
