Wâskahikaniwiyiniwak | York Factory First Nation

A Cree First Nation community located in northern Manitoba, with deep historical connections to the York Factory trading post and traditional lands along the Hudson Bay.

POPULATION
1,711
Rank #222 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
9.7 KM²
Rank #408 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
05/30/2026
Term Expiration
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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-10-29 08:46:09 UTC
Name
York Factory First Nation (ISC Code: 304)
Former Names
York Factory Cree Nation, York Factory Settlement
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Subarctic/Hudson Bay Lowlands
Indigenous Language
Cree (Nehiyawewin)
Number of Registered Members
1711
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
GENERAL DELIVERY, YORK LANDING, MB
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
DARRYL WASTESICOOT
Term Expires
05/30/2026
Number of Council Members
5

DARRYL WASTESICOOT

Chief

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LOUISA CONSTANT

Councillor

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EVELYN BEARDY

Councillor

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FRANK WASTESICOOT

Councillor

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WAYNE REDHEAD

Councillor

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Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 6440
    YORK LANDING
    967.4 Hectares
    120 KM NE OF THOMPSON, ON AIKEN RIVER TWP 81 RGE 9 &10 EPM & TWP 82 RGE 9 & 10 EPM
    [33.5604168, -81.7195533]

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