Potlotek First Nation, nestled on Chapel Island in Richmond County, Nova Scotia, holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for the Mi’kmaq people.

Potlotek First Nation. Chief Wilbert Marshall Potlotek (Chapel Island) First Nation Population: 786 Tribal Council: Union of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq

Potlotek First Nation is located 75 kilometres southwest of Sydney on the southern shores of the Bras d'Or Lakes. Bras d'Or Lakes is an inland saltwater lake made up of bays, inlets, and deep …

Potlotek consists of an island just off its shores in the Bras d’Or Lakes named Chapel Island. It is considered the capital of Mi’kma’ki, has been designated a National Heritage Site. It is the site …

Mar 25, 2015 · Information: Programs and services open to Band Members only - Social Department, Finance, Housing, Public Works, Band Register, Economic Development, …

Dec 26, 2020 · Cape Breton's Potlotek First Nation is one of the first Indigenous communities in Atlantic Canada to install a greenhouse, geothermal climate battery and sustainable in-ground …

Jun 4, 2021 · Potlotek lobster harvesters are launching Nova Scotia's first authorized moderate livelihood fishery starting Saturday after reaching an understanding with the Department of …

May 20, 2022 · Building on the renewed understanding with Potlotek First Nation reached last month, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has reached an understanding with We’koqma’q …

Jan 24, 2024 · Potlotek First Nation - join us tonight at 5:30pm when we present on our Cultural Tourism Research Project for our NSITEN organization. We want to hear from your …

Oct 30, 2020 · Mi’kmaw harvesters from Potlotek First Nation took to the water on St. Peters Bay to launch a moderate livelihood fishery on Oct. 1, 2020. (Brent Kelloway/CBC) An Indigenous …