Tucked along Highway 2 in northern Saskatchewan, Weyakwin sits on the south bank of the Weyakwin River, a waterway that flows eastward from Weyakwin Lake to Montreal Lake. The hamlet takes its name from the Cree language – the word referring to foul or profane language – and is known in Cree as ᐏᔭᐦᑵᐏᓂᕽ wiyahkwêwinihk. Its northern setting, river access, and position on a major provincial highway make it a recognizable point along this stretch of Saskatchewan’s north.
According to the 2021 Census of Population carried out by Statistics Canada, Weyakwin had a population of 100 residents living in 30 of its 36 total private dwellings. This represents a modest decline of roughly 2% compared to the 2016 population of 102. The hamlet covers a land area of 5.27 square kilometres, which works out to a population density of approximately 19.0 people per square kilometre. Despite its small size, Weyakwin remains a distinct northern community with a meaningful connection to Cree language and culture.