Eskasoni First Nation
The Eskasoni First Nation is a band government of the First Nations indigenous Mi'kmaq people located in Nova Scotia, Canada. As of 2012, the Mi'kmaq population is 4,440 on-Reserve, and 592 off-Reserve.[1] It is the most populous band government in Nova Scotia and has its own community radio station, CICU-FM, broadcasting at 94.1 MHz. The Eskasoni First Nation is the home of the Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources, a Mi'kmaq organization devoted to natural resources and the environment.
The Eskasoni First Nation is composed of three parts:
| Community | Area | Location | Population | Date established |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eskasoni 3 | 3,504.6 hectares (8,660 acres) | 40 km. southwest of Sydney | 3,309 | July 1, 1832 |
| Eskasoni 3A | 28.5 hectares (70 acres) | 40 km. southwest of Sydney | 0 | July 20, 1948 |
| Malagawatch 4 (1/5 share) | 661.3 hectares (1,634 acres) | 62 km. southwest of Sydney | 0 | August 2, 1833 |
References
- Registered population Archived 2015-01-22 at the Wayback Machine
External links
- Eskasoni Band Council website
- Collections Canada "Virtual Tour" of the Eskasoni First Nation community
- Eskasoni Fish & Wildlife Commission
- Government of Canada's Department of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Eskasoni First Nation profile
- Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources website
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