Manitoba First Nations Police Service Relocating to Waywayseecappo Community Centre in Brandon
A+Paul Mitchell • August 7, 2025
Double Black Construction is proud to build the future headquarters of policing while commencing work on the community centre’s second phase.
Exciting progress continues to be revealed at the new Waywayseecappo community centre in the north end of Brandon, Manitoba. While the massive building project has not been a secret to the Double Black Construction team, what’s new is a public announcement that a new tenant has committed to long-term leasing space at the facility. The Manitoba First Nations Police Service
(MFNPS) will be moving out of its current headquarters in Portage la Prairie and into this First Nation-owned facility later this fall. The news was published in the Brandon Sun
in their February 5, 2025, edition.
“The big thing is space,” MFNPS Interim Chief Jason Colin says in the Brandon Sun
article. “We’ve outgrown the area we’re in right now, and so we need the appropriate office space for our service, which is continuing to grow certainly in the last couple of years.”
We appreciate the Brandon Sun
and their reporting team for covering the new occupancy as well as our Waywayseecappo capital project expansion. The police facilities will use a large portion of the first and sesamsuncond floors of the current structure that also hosts an event space and conference rooms. The new 25,000-square-foot addition will house the Waywayseecappo Child and Family Services offices and other commercial office space.
Our construction team has already received the pre-engineered steel building materials and are ready to start work this August. This second phase of the capital project is a further investment Waywayseecappo First Nation is making into their community.
The Double Black Construction team offers its appreciation to Chief Murray Clearsky for his vision and continued success in leading his community toward a prosperous future. Our team has been partnering with ADVA Marketing & Consulting (the project developer), Samson Engineering
and U-Build Steel Buildings over the last two years. Together, we are turning the architectural design into a popular destination for policing, community services and events that will stand testament to the community for decades to come.
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New HQ located on Waywayseecappo First Nation-owned land
About the Project
Phase one construction of the new facility is nearing completion, and the second phase addition commences in August 2025. The structure will be part of a future conference and community centre located at the corner of Highway 10 and the Trans-Canada Highway on land owned by the Waywayseecappo First Nation. We welcome you to visit our construction gallery
and project overview.
Rodeos and Construction are Demonstrations of Support
As part of our dedication to Waywayseecappo First Nation, Double Black Construction has been a main sponsor of their annual rodeo for the last several years. Read about our experience at the rodeo in 2024.
We continue to learn about the community and its people as we complete our part in building a lasting legacy through the installation of this magnificent and modern structure that incorporates traditional Indigenous design elements. Learn about how the rodeo supports the development of Waywayseecappo’s economic prosperity.
About the author:
A. Paul Mitchell
is Head of Research and Business Innovation for Double Black Construction and is an award-winning professional with over 30-years experience in marketing and business strategy. His previous cross-industry experience has helped develop an extensive breadth of skills, including writing, graphic and web design, media relations and operations. Paul holds Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Bachelor of Arts degrees as well as professional certificates in Leadership and Business Analysis from Western University. He also completed Centennial College’s post-graduate marketing and business management program. He lives in London, Ontario with his family. Connect with him on LinkedIn.
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