Wah-peh-keh-kah | Wapekeka First Nation

Wapekeka First Nation is an Oji-Cree community situated in the Kenora District of Ontario, known for its remote location and strong traditional culture

POPULATION
500
Rank #477 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
56.3 KM²
Rank #197 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
11/15/2026
Term Expiration
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Overview

Last Updated 2025-10-24 11:35:12 UTC
Name
Wapekeka (ISC Code: 206)
Former Names
Deer Lake Band
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Boreal Forest, Northwestern Ontario
Indigenous Language
Oji-Cree
Number of Registered Members
500
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
PO BOX 2, WAPEKEKA, ON
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
BRENNAN SAINNAWAP
Term Expires
11/15/2026
Number of Council Members
6

BRENNAN SAINNAWAP

Chief

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JONAS RODNEY RALPH BEARDY

Councillor

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BOBBY LOUIS MCKAY

Councillor

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GORDON LESLIE WINTER

Councillor

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JEREMY NICHOLAS BROWN

Councillor

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ALLEN K. BROWN

Deputy Chief

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