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Chapel Island, from which the First Nation takes its name.

The Potlotek First Nation, also known as Chapel Island, is a special Mi'kmaw community located in northeastern Nova Scotia, Canada. It is found in Richmond County, Nova Scotia, Canada. As of August 2023, about 837 people are part of this First Nation. These members live both on and off the reserve lands.

What Makes Up Potlotek First Nation?

The Potlotek First Nation is made up of two main areas. These areas are their traditional lands, also known as reserves. Here's a look at them:

Community Size Where It Is Number of People When It Was Set Up
Chapel Island 5 592.5 hectares (1,464 acres) 69 km. southwest of Sydney 837 July 1, 1792
Malagawatch 4 (1/5 share) 661.3 hectares (1,634 acres) 62 km. southwest of Sydney 0 August 2, 1833
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