Elsipogtog First Nation | |
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 Elsipogtog Health Center | |
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  Elsipogtog First Nation Location of Elsipogtog First Nation in New Brunswick | |
| Coordinates: 46°35′48″N 64°58′50″W / 46.59667°N 64.98056°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 |
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.[1] It also comprises Soegao Reserve #35, lying 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) west of Moncton, New Brunswick.[1] As of April 2023[update], the registered Elsipogtog population is 3,574, with 2,736 living on reservations and 798 living off reservations.[2]
- ^ a b "Elsipogtog First Nation (Big Cove)". Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada. Archived from the original on June 16, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ Branch, Government of Canada; Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada; Communications (November 14, 2008). "First Nation Profiles". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada.
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