Wasoqopa'q First Nation
The Wasoqopa'q First Nation, also known as Acadia First Nation, is composed of five Mi'kmaq First Nation reserves located in southwestern Nova Scotia. As of 2015, the Mi'kmaq population is 223 on-reserve, and 1,288 off-reserve. Acadia First Nation was founded in 1967 and covers the south shore area of Nova Scotia and Yarmouth County.[1] The community runs multiple businesses including five gaming centres, three gas stations and two Rose Purdy centers.[2]
Composition
[edit]Wasoqopa'q First Nation is composed of five parts as shown:
| Community | Area | Location | Population | Date established |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold River 21 | 270.2 hectares (668 acres) | 60.8 km. west of Halifax | 77 | May 8, 1820 |
| Medway River 11 | 4.7 hectares (12 acres) | 108.8 km. southwest of Halifax | 0 | May 8, 1865 |
| Ponhook Lake 10 | 101.8 hectares (252 acres) | 115.2 km. southwest of Halifax | 15 | June 8, 1843 |
| Wildcat 12 | 465.4 hectares (1,150 acres) | 111 km. southwest of Halifax | 33 | June 8, 1820 |
| Yarmouth 33 | 27.7 hectares (68 acres) | 3.2 km. east of Yarmouth | 157 | June 8, 1887 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Acadia | Mi'kmaq Rights Initiative". Archived from the original on 22 October 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
Further reading
[edit]- [CBC News] (1 December 2020). "Meet Acadia First Nation's only new councillor". CBC News. Nova Scotia: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
- Comeau, Tina (13 April 2019). "Acadia First Nation announces Hilton hotel coming to its Yarmouth Reserve". PNI Atlantic News. Yarmouth, NS: Postmedia Network. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
- [Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada] (20 October 2017). "Government of Canada congratulates Acadia First Nation for its community development". Government of Canada. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
External links
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