Potlotek First Nation
The Chapel Island First Nation, also known as Potlotek First Nation[1] is a Míkmaq First Nation reserve in northeastern Nova Scotia. It is situated on Chapel Island in Bras d'Or Lake. As of 2012, the Mi'kmaq population is 521 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 |
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Chapel Island 5 | 592.5 hectares (1,464 acres) | 69 km. southwest of Sydney | 481 | July 1, 1792 |
Malagawatch 4 (1/5 share) | 661.3 hectares (1,634 acres) | 62 km. southwest of Sydney | 0 | August 2, 1833 |
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