Fort Folly First Nation facts for kids
The Fort Folly First Nation is a Mi'kmaq First Nation community located near the village of Dorchester, New Brunswick, Canada. It is a self-governing group of Indigenous people who are part of the larger Mi'kmaq nation. They have their own land, called a reserve, and their own leaders who work to support their community.
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A Look at Fort Folly's History
The Fort Folly First Nation has a long and important history in New Brunswick. Their reserve, known as Fort Folly 1, was officially created in 1840. This happened under a law called the New Brunswick Indian Act. Creating the reserve helped to protect a specific area of land for the community to live on and use.
How Many People Live Here?
As of September 2020, the Fort Folly First Nation had 158 people registered as members. Out of these members, 29 lived directly on their reserve land. The other members might live in different places, but they are still part of the Fort Folly community.
Who Leads the Community?
The Fort Folly First Nation is led by its own government. This is called a band government. The main leader of the community is called the Chief. The current Chief of the Fort Folly First Nation is Rebecca Knockwood. There are also Councillors who help the Chief make decisions and manage the community's affairs. Jennifer Crostswaite serves as a Councillor.
The Fort Folly First Nation also works with other groups. They are a member of the North Shore Micmac District Council. They also belong to the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nation. These groups help different First Nations communities work together on important issues.
Understanding the Reserve
The Fort Folly First Nation has one special area of land called a reserve. This reserve is named Fort Folly 1. A reserve is land set aside by the government for the use and benefit of a First Nation. The Fort Folly 1 reserve covers an area of about 56.1 hectares (which is about 138.6 acres). This land is important for the community's culture, traditions, and daily life.
