Potlotek First Nation

Potlotek First Nation, also known as Chapel Island First Nation,[1] is a Mi'kmaw community in northeastern Nova Scotia. The community is situated on the Chapel Island 5 reserve on Chapel Island on the Bras d'Or Lakes. As of 2020, the First Nation has approximately 750 band members living on and off reserve.[2]

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

Composition

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

CommunityAreaLocationPopulationDate established
Chapel Island 5592.5 hectares (1,464 acres)69 km. southwest of Sydney750July 1, 1792
Malagawatch 4 (1/5 share)661.3 hectares (1,634 acres)62 km. southwest of Sydney0August 2, 1833
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References
  1. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada "First Nation Detail"Archived 2013-06-26 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Registered populationArchived 2014-11-05 at the Wayback Machine



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