Potlotek First Nation

Chapel Island, from which the First Nation takes its name.

The Chapel Island First Nation, also known as Potlotek First Nation[1] is a Míkmaq First Nation reserve in northeastern Nova Scotia. It is situated on Chapel Island in Bras d'Or Lake. As of 2012, the Mi'kmaq population is 521 on-Reserve, and approximately 127 off-Reserve.[2]

Composition

Chapel Island First Nation is composed of two parts as shown:

Community Area Location Population Date established
Chapel Island 5 592.5 hectares (1,464 acres) 69 km. southwest of Sydney 506 July 1, 1792
Malagawatch 4 (1/5 share) 661.3 hectares (1,634 acres) 62 km. southwest of Sydney 0 August 2, 1833

References

  1. ↑ Indian and Northern Affairs Canada "First Nation Detail"
  2. ↑ Registered population


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