The 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]
Acadia First Nation is composed of five parts as shown:
| Community | Area | Location | Population | Date established | |
| 60.8 km. west of Halifax | 77 | May 8, 1820 | |||
| 108.8 km. southwest of Halifax | 0 | May 8, 1865 | |||
| 115.2 km. southwest of Halifax | 15 | June 8, 1843 | |||
| 111 km. southwest of Halifax | 33 | June 8, 1820 | |||
| 3.2 km. east of Yarmouth | 157 | June 8, 1887 |