Potlotek First Nation
Chapel Island, from which the First Nation takes its name.
The Potlotek First Nation, also known as Chapel Island First Nation[1] is a Mi'kmaq First Nation in northeastern Nova Scotia. The First Nation is situated on the Chapel Island 5 reserve on Chapel Island in Bras d'Or Lake. As of 2012, the First Nation has 521 members living 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
- ↑ Indian and Northern Affairs Canada "First Nation Detail"Archived 2013-06-26 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ Registered populationArchived 2014-11-05 at the Wayback Machine.
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