Potlotek First Nation

Mi'kmaw community in northeastern Nova Scotia

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

Potlotek First Nation, also known as Chapel Island,[1] is a Mi'kmaw community in northeastern Nova Scotia. The community is situated in Richmond County, Nova Scotia, Canada. As of August 2023, the First Nation has approximately 837 band members living on and off reserve.[2]

## Composition[edit]

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 | 837 | July 1, 1792
Malagawatch 4 (1/5 share) | 661.3 hectares (1,634 acres) | 62 km. southwest of Sydney | 0 | August 2, 1833

## References[edit]

1. ^ Indian and Northern Affairs Canada "First Nation Detail"
2. ^ Registered population

## External links[edit]

* Official website
* FirstVoices Mi'kmaw Community Portal

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First Nations in Nova Scotia

* Acadia
* Annapolis Valley
* Bear River
* Eskasoni
* Glooscap
* Membertou
* Millbrook
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* Pictou Landing
* Potlotek
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