Pictou Landing First Nation
Pictou Landing First Nation in Nova Scotia
Pictou Landing Health Centre (Fisher's Grant 24)
Pictou Landing First Nations is a Mi'kmaq First Nation in Nova Scotia, Canada. Their territory spans five reserves that have a combined area of 527.6 hectares. The current Chief is Andrea Paul. As of 2012, the Mi'kmaq population is 459 on-Reserve, and approximately 144 off-Reserve.[1]
Council
The current council consists of Anthony (Quise)Nicholas, Crystal Denny, Louie Francis, Wayne Denny, and Dominic Denny. This council was elected on November 24, 2011 and will remain in office for two years.
Composition
Pictou Landing First Nation is composed of five parts as shown:
| Community | Area | Location | Population | Date established |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boat Harbour West 37 | 98.2 hectares (243 acres) | 8 km. north of New Glasgow | 0 | May 18, 1961 |
| Fisher's Grant 24 | 142.7 hectares (353 acres) | 10 km. north of New Glasgow | 467 | March 3, 1866 |
| Fisher's Grant 24G | 60 hectares (150 acres) | 3.2 km. southeast of Pictou Landing | 0 | March 3, 1927 |
| Franklin Manor 22 (part) | 212.5 hectares (525 acres) | 32 km. southeast of Amherst | 0 | March 3, 1865 |
| Merigomish Harbour 31 | 14.2 hectares (35 acres) | 12.8 km. east of New Glasgow | 0 | March 3, 1865 |
References
Pictou Landing First Nation Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Language
Coordinates: 45°40′30″N 62°39′00″W / 45.67500°N 62.65000°W