Governance Affairs

Whitecap Dakota First Nation Members  voted on April 27th, 2023 to amend the Whitecap Dakota Self-Government Agreement.

The proposed amendments amended it to become a treaty that:

  • Supports WDN's sovereignty and inherent right to self-government; and

  • Recognizes WDN as Aboriginal Peoples under the Constitution of Canada

Rebuilding our Governance

Learn about the Evolution of Dakota Governance through a series of videos outline all of the steps involved. 

Whitecap Dakota Governance – “Rebuilding our Governance”

WDN Self Government Treaty

The Agreement was overwhelmingly approved by members with 92% voting in favour, with over 60% of membership participating in the vote.

WDN Self Government Treaty

Whitecap Dakota Nation Laws

Our Dakota teachings and values are the roots of our Constitutional Principles and guide the interpretation and implementation of our Constitution

WDN Laws

Our Relationship: Towards Reconciliation

The Self-Government Treaty Agreement recognizes WDFN as aboriginal peoples with s.35 and s.25 constitutional rights.

Whitecap Dakota-Crown Relationship: Towards Reconciliation

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