Wa-so-qo-paq | Wasoqopa’q First Nation

Wasoqopa'q First Nation is an indigenous community situated in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, with deep historical roots in the traditional Mi'kmaq lands of the region

POPULATION

2,040

Rank #179 nationally

GEOGRAPHY

8.7 KM²

Rank #416 nationally

BAND COUNCIL TERM

06/21/2030

Term Expiration

Conflict Score

Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-08-02 20:28:31 UTC

Name

Wasoqopa’q First Nation (ISC Code: 18)

Former Names

Yarmouth Band, Acadia First Nation Band

Band Style

First Nation

Cultural Area

Mi'kma'ki (Maritime Provinces)

Indigenous Language

Mi'kmaq

Number of Registered Members

2040

Band Website

http://www.acadiafirstnation.ca/

Phone Number

(902) 742-0257

Fax Number

(902) 742-8854

Address

10526 Highway 3, Yarmouth, NS

General Email

Not Available

Band Council

Governance Type

Not Applicable

Chief

DEBORAH ROBINSON

Financial Overview

No expert reports available yet.

Band Financial Statements

2024 - Report Not Available

2023 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2022 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2021 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2020 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2019 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2018 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2017 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2016 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2015 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2014 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2013 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2012 - Wasoqopa’q First Nation20122013.pdf

2011 - Wasoqopa’q First Nation20112012.pdf

2010 - Wasoqopa’q First Nation20102011.pdf

2009 - Wasoqopa’q First Nation20092010.pdf

2008 - Wasoqopa’q First Nation20082009.pdf

2007 - Wasoqopa’q First Nation20072008.pdf

2006 - Wasoqopa’q First Nation20062007.pdf

2005 - Wasoqopa’q First Nation20052006.pdf

2004 - Wasoqopa’q First Nation20042005.pdf

2003 - Wasoqopa’q First Nation20032004.pdf

2002 - Wasoqopa’q First Nation20022003.pdf

2001 - Wasoqopa’q First Nation20012002.pdf

Band Council Remuneration

2024 - Report Not Available

2023 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2022 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2021 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2020 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2019 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2018 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2017 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2016 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2015 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2014 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2013 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

Band Owned Corporations

No Content Available

Laws, Bylaws, and Codes

No content available

Intergovernmental Agreements

No content available

Active Court Cases

No active court cases at this time.

Downloadable Court Records

Wasoqopa’q First Nation v. Francis

Location Map

Reserves

ISC Code: 6028
GOLD RIVER 21
270.2 Hectares
60.8 KM W OF/DE HALIFAX
[44.6508608, -63.5923256]
ISC Code: 10067
HAMMONDS PLAINS
4.9 Hectares
32 KM N OF HALIFAX
[44.7358269, -63.79286279999999]
ISC Code: 6029
MEDWAY RIVER 11
4.7 Hectares
108.8 KM SW OF HALIFAX
[44.6508608, -63.5923256]
ISC Code: 6031
WILDCAT 12
465.4 Hectares
111 KM SW/SO OF/DE HALIFAX
[44.6878601, -63.5956641]
ISC Code: 6032
YARMOUTH 33
27.7 Hectares
3.2 KM E OF/DE YARMOUTH
[43.8361418, -66.08183629999999]
ISC Code: 6030
PONHOOK LAKE 10
101.8 Hectares
115.2 KM SW OF/DE HALIFAX
[44.1671183, -64.9979942]