The Sipekne'katik First Nation is composed of four Mi'kmaq First Nation reserves located in central Nova Scotia. As of 2012, the Mi'kmaq population is 1,195 on-Reserve, and approximately 1,190 off-Reserve.[1] The First Nation includes Indian Brook 14, Nova Scotia, near Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. The band was known as the Shubenacadie First Nation until 2014 when the traditional spelling and pronunciation of its name was officially adopted.[2]
- ^ Registered population
- ^ Julian, Jack (Jul 30, 2014). "Shubenacadie band changes name to traditional Sipekne'katik". CBC News. Retrieved 30 September 2017.