Annapolis Valley First Nation

Annapolis Valley First Nation is composed of two Mi'kmaq First Nation reserves located in southwestern Nova Scotia. As of 2017, the Mi'kmaq population is 119 on-Reserve, and approximately 173 off-Reserve for a total population of 292.[1] The community has a gas bar, tobacco shop, gaming centre, health centre, and a chapel.[2] It is the second smallest First Nation community in Nova Scotia in terms of population.

In 1984 Glooscap First Nation separated from Annapolis Valley First Nation and became its own community.[3]

Composition

Annapolis Valley First Nation is composed of five parts as shown:

CommunityAreaLocationPopulationDate established
Annapolis Valley First Nation59 hectares (150 acres)88 km. northwest of Halifax140March 3, 1880
St. Croix 34126.20 hectares (311.8 acres)46.4 km. northwest of Halifax0March 3, 1851

References
  1. http://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNRegPopulation.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=20&lang=eng
  2. http://avfn.ca/community-information/annapolis-valley-first-nation-enterprises/
  3. http://mikmaqrights.com/our-community/communities/glooscap/

See also



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