Eskasoni First Nation
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The Eskasoni Mi'kmaw Nation (Template:Langx) is a band government of the Mi'kmaq First Nations, located in Unama'ki (Cape Breton), Nova Scotia, Canada. As of 2021, Eskasoni has a membership of 4,675. Of this population, 3,973 live on-Reserve, and 667 live off-Reserve.[1]
History
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In 1942, the federal government enacted a centralization policy through Indian Affairs. This policy led to the forced relocation of hundreds of Mi’kmaq from the Digby, Nova Scotia area to two reserves – Eskasoni and Shubenacadie, known today as Sipekne’katik.[3] This led to rapid population growth in Eskasoni, which was previously home to less than 200 residents.
In 2016 Dr. Mohan Singh Virick, a Sikh doctor who served Eskasoni for 50 years, donated 140 hectares (335 acres) of land.[4] He also donated a building in Sydney to help house Eskasoni's growing population.[5]
Present day
Eskasoni is the most populous community of the Mi'kmaq Nation. It has its own community radio station, CICU-FM, broadcasting at 94.1 MHz. The Eskasoni First Nation is also home of the Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources, a Mi'kmaq organization devoted to natural resources and the environment.
The community operates its own school board, providing services to children from kindergarten to grade 12.[6]
The Eskasoni First Nation is composed of three parts:
| Community | Area | Location | Population | Date established |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eskasoni 3 | Script error: No such module "convert". | 40 km. southwest of Sydney | 3,973 | July 1, 1832 |
| Eskasoni 3A | Script error: No such module "convert". | 40 km. southwest of Sydney | 0 | July 20, 1948 |
| Malagawatch 4 (1/5 share) | Script error: No such module "convert". | 62 km. southwest of Sydney | 0 | August 2, 1833 |
References
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External links
- Eskasoni Band Council
- Collections Canada "Virtual Tour" of the Eskasoni First Nation community
- Eskasoni Fish & Wildlife Commission
- Government of Canada's Department of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Eskasoni First Nation profile
- Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources
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