Elsipogtog First Nation
The Elsipogtog First Nation (/ɛlzɪˈbʊktʊk/), formerly called the Big Cove Band, is a Miꞌkmaq First Nations band government in New Brunswick, Canada. The First Nation's territory comprises Richibucto Reserve #15, lying 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) southwest of Five Rivers, New Brunswick on the Richibucto River off of Route 116. It also comprises Soegao Reserve #35, lying 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) west of Moncton, New Brunswick. As of April 2023, the registered Elsipogtog population is 3,574, with 2,736 living on reservations and 798 living off reservations.
Elsipogtog First Nation | |
|---|---|
Elsipogtog Health Center | |
|
Flag | |
Elsipogtog First Nation Location of Elsipogtog First Nation in New Brunswick | |
| Coordinates: 46°35′48″N 64°58′50″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | New Brunswick |
| County | Kent County |
| Established | 1805 |
| Government | |
| • Chief | Arren Sock |
| • MP | Patrick Finnigan (L) |
| • MLA | Kevin Arseneau (Green) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.72 km2 (6.84 sq mi) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (Atlantic (AST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (ADT) |
| Area code | 506 / 428 |
| NTS Map | 21I10 Richibucto |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.