Acadia First Nations is composed of five Mi'kmaq communities located throughout the South Western Shore of Nova Scotia and across three counties. They include Gold River, Wildcat, Ponhook, Medway and Yarmouth.
Bear River First Nations is nestled in the forest hills of the Bear River community and is among the most spectacular scenery in Nova Scotia. Bear River First Nation has a rich history and can be experienced at the Heritage and Cultural Centre.
Nestled alongside the beautiful Bras d’Or Lake in Eastern Cape Breton Island, Eskasoni First Nation is the largest Mi’kmaq community in the world. Deeply rooted within Eskasoni is the Mi'kmaq culture. We are proud to say that we are home to the largest Mi’kmaq speaking community with close ties to traditional culture and beliefs.
Named after the Grand Chief Membertou (1510-1611) the Membertou First Nation belongs to the greater tribal group of the Mi’kmaw Nation. Membertou is situated 3 kms from the heart of the city of Sydney, Nova Scotia, within its tribal district of Unama’ki (Cape Breton). It is one of five Mi’kmaw communities in Cape Breton, and one of thirteen in the Province of Nova Scotia. Membertou is an urban First Nation community consisting of over 1050 people.
