Lennox Island First Nation
Lennox Island is a Mi'kmaq First Nations band government in the Canadian province, Prince Edward Island.
The Lennox Island First Nation comprises the following reserves:
- Lennox Island 1, located on Lennox Island and currently the only one that is inhabited.
- Lennox Island 5, located in East Bideford.
- Lennox Island 6, located in Fernwood.
The band government was originally known as "L'nui Minegoo" or the Indian/People's Island, and later known as the Lennox Island Reserve or the Lennox Island Band. It was named after Charles Lennox, Duke of Richmond, by Samuel Holland; surveyor. Original permanent inhabitants included Chief Francis Francis who resided there after the Mi'kmaq were displaced from Cortin Island. The Saint Ann Mission was later established on the island.
Coordinates: 46°36′39.1″N 63°51′9.9″W / 46.610861°N 63.852750°W
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