Paq'tnkek First Nation

Paq'tnkek First Nation is composed of two Mi'kmaq Indian Reserves located in northeastern Nova Scotia. As of 2012, the Mi'kmaq population is 376 on-Reserve, and approximately 138 off-Reserve.[1]

Composition

Paq'tnkek First Nation is composed of three parts as shown:

Community Area Location Population Date established
Franklin Manor 22 (48% share) 212.5 hectares (525 acres) 32 km. southeast of Amherst 0 March 3, 1865
Pomquet and Afton / Paqtnkek-Niktuek 23 271 hectares (670 acres) 24 km. east of Antigonish 333 March 3, 1820
Summerside / Welnek 38 43.4 hectares (107 acres) 18 km. east of Antigonish 0 August 28, 1990

See also

References

  1. ↑ Registered population

Coordinates: 45°36′06″N 61°44′18″W / 45.6016°N 61.7383°W / 45.6016; -61.7383

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