We’koqma’q L’nue’kati

Peace and Friendship Treaties (1725–1779)
Union of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq
Mi'kmaq
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Governance & Leadership

Chief

  • John Bernard

Councillors

  • Katerina Basque
  • Stuart Basque
  • Jason Bernard
  • John Cremo
  • Dalen Googoo
  • Gordan Googoo
  • Matilda Googoo
  • Emma Lewis
  • Stewart Peters Jr.
  • Stewart Peters Sr.
  • Brandon Poulette

Next Election

October 2028

Term of Office

4 Years

Government Type

First Nations Elections Act (FNEA)

Chief Band Operations Officer

Susan Googoo 902.756.2337 (Ext. 233) SusanGoogoo@waycobah.ca

Demographics

Membership (*ISC - As of August 2026)

  • 1,142 total membership
  • 1,045 (on-reserve)
  • 97 (off-reserve)

Reserves

Reserve Land

hectares 1,569.30
acres 3,877.82
km² 15.69

Physical Location

We’koqma’q L’nue’kati is located in Whycocomagh on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.