Our Community

Strengthening Community, Building Opportunity  

Located 26 kilometres south of Saskatoon, the Whitecap Dakota Nation (WDN) is a modern and innovative  nation, rooted in a proud culture and a strong sense of community.

Whitecap's members have mandated leadership to implement a nation-building vision geared toward Strengthening Community and Building Opportunity.  With a long history of establishing partnerships, WDN continues a Spirit of Alliance, working with its neighbours and governments in support of its nation-building agenda. 

Today, Whitecap Dakota is approximately 600 members strong, many of which live within the community.

As we continue to act on the community's mandate, we use accountable leadership and transparent governance practices to attract external investment.  To date, Whitecap has been successful in attracting over $160 million in capital investment in economic development and tourism.  

Today, our partnerships with various organizations as well as local, provincial, and federal governments are a testament to the lasting legacy of this Spirit of Alliance. Read more at About our Community.

The Nation posts employment opportunities as they become available. Read more at Career Opportunities.

Child and Family Services provides prevention and protection programs through partnerships with Agency Chiefs, offering family support programs including one-on-one and group support, parenting classes, and community resources, with foster care placement prioritized with extended family members to maintain cultural continuity. Read more at Child and Family Services. 

The Whitecap Early Learning Centre provides culturally-based childcare rooted in Dakota culture and Elder teachings for children ages 6 weeks to 12, operating Monday to Friday from 7:30AM to 5:30PM. Read more at Childcare Services.

Emergency services include a volunteer-operated fire department in partnership with Saskatoon Fire Service, along with RCMP police services available through 911. Read more at Emergency Services.

Whitecap Housing manages 164 units including apartments and single-family homes, offering band housing allocation, private home ownership opportunities through 99-year leaseholds, and CMHC mortgages for both band members and non-members. Read more at Housing.