Potlotek First Nation

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 2016, the First Nation has approximately 750 band members living on and off reserve.[2]

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

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	750	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 population Archived 2014-11-05 at the Wayback Machine

External links

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[1] Indian and Northern Affairs Canada "First Nation Detail"Archived 2013-06-26 at the Wayback Machine

[2] Registered population Archived 2014-11-05 at the Wayback Machine