Chapel Island First Nation

The Chapel Island First Nation is a Míkmaq First Nation located in northeastern Nova Scotia. It is situated on Chapel Island in Bras d'Or Lake. As of 2012, the Mi'kmaq population is 521 on-Reserve, and approximately 127 off-Reserve.

Read more about Chapel Island First Nation:  Composition, Notable Residents

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