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Welcome to Whitecap Dakota Nation

Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate Taŋyaŋ Yahipi

Chief & Council

Whitecap Dakota Nation has one Chief and four Councillors, that are elected by WDN Membership every four years. The current term is from 2024-2028.

Public Works & Housing

Whitecap Housing has 164 units in its inventory. 24 Apartment units and 10 single family houses make up the “market housing” inventory. 

Education & Learning

Whitecap Dakota Nation has a strong record of emphasizing learning and student achievement.

Health Centre Services

Whitecap Dakota First Primary Health Centre offers a wide range of services and programs for WDN members, residents, and the regional community.

Chief Whitecap Trail Business Park

Lands & Taxation

Volunteer

Dakota Language Revitalization

CPCA Chuckwagon Races

Dakota Thunder

Whitecap Dakota Nation’s Dakota Thunder is a premier celebration of culture, sport, and community, bringing together hundreds of spectators, families, and visitors to experience world-class chuckwagon racing, sports, and Dakota hospitality.

The event also features cabarets with live entertainment.

Dakota Thunder will be held on Whitecap, August 7-9, 2026.

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CPCA Chuckwagon Races

Dakota Thunder

Whitecap Dakota Nation is honoured to welcome you to the 3rd Annual Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate Powwow, taking place August 25th to 27th, 2026.

Building on the success of our 2024 inaugural celebration, this event continues to strengthen our commitment to revitalizing and sharing our cultural traditions with the broader community, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous.

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