Nauwigewauk, New Brunswick
Nauwigewauk is a Canadian rural community in Kings County, New Brunswick. It is located near the communities of Quispamsis and Lakeside It is a small hamlet that borders the Town of Hampton. It has a rough population of 600 people. The people of Nauwigewauk are named 'Nauwigewaukies'.
History
The name 'Nauwigewauk' is derived from an old local legend that depicts that when the Native Americans were walking through, an older brother carrying his younger sister grew tired. He put her down and said "Now, would you walk?". It came out slurred as Nau wig ye walk? That has been the name ever since.
Notable people
Main article: List of people from Kings County, New Brunswick