Potlotek First Nation Explained

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

Chapel Island First Nation is composed of two parts as shown:

	Community	Area	Location	Population	Date established
		69 km. southwest of Sydney	837	July 1, 1792
Malagawatch 4 (1/5 share)		62 km. southwest of Sydney	0	August 2, 1833

External links

• Official website
• FirstVoices Mi'kmaw Community Portal

Notes and References

1. https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/FNP/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=22&lang=eng Indian and Northern Affairs Canada "First Nation Detail"
2. https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/FNP/Main/Search/FNRegPopulation.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=22&lang=eng Registered population