Acadia First Nation is composed of five reserves spread throughout the South Western shore of Nova Scotia and across three counties. Gold River Reserve was established on May 8th, 1820. Local myths claim that the first settlers in the area panned for gold in the river adjacent to the reserve, which is how it got its name. Wildcat reserve is an aboriginal settlement that has managed to maintain its traditional activities such as hunting, trapping, fishing, and canoeing. The Reserve was established on June 8th, 1820. Ponhook Reserve was established on June 8th, 1843. Due to its isolated rural environment, the reserve becomes an ideal summer vacationland and hunting ground in the winter. Medway Reserve, established on May 8th, 1865 is the smallest of the 5 reserves. There are very few band members that inhabit the land. Finally, the Yarmouth Reserve, which is now the most populated reserve, was established on June 8th, 1887. However, before 1986, the reserve was situated on a swampy and inferior land until the band purchased the land at the opposite end of the original reserve.


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  • Gold River Pow Wow - Sept. 13-15, 2013
  •   posted 17/06/13
  • Halifax Community Health Session Postponed
  •   posted 17/06/13
  • Voluntary Director Position **deadline June 24th**
  •   posted 17/06/13
  • Community Notice
  •   posted 17/06/13
  • Community Notice - National Aboriginal Day 2013 Update
  •   posted 03/06/13
  • Community Notice - Special General Meetings
  •   posted 30/05/13
  • Employment Opportunity - Installer **deadline June 25**
  •   posted 28/05/13
  • Community Notice - Update on the Social Case
  •   posted 21/05/13
  • Shell Canada Aboriginal Scholarship Program
  •   posted 14/05/13
  • National Aboriginal Day Event - June 20-21
  •   posted 14/05/13
  • Kespuwick Resources Leasing Policy
  •   posted 14/05/13
  • KMKNO Newsletter
  •   posted 23/04/13
  • Letter to Band Members - Darlene Coulton
  •   posted 16/03/13
  • Community Notice - Residency Letter
  •   posted 14/03/13
  • Chief & Council Minutes
  • AFN congratulates Viola Robinson
  •   posted 12/02/13
  • AGM Staff Reports
  •   posted 25/11/12
  • Acadia First Nation Consolidated Financial Statements 2012
  •   posted 09/11/12
  • Chief & Council Severance Plan
  •   posted 24/09/12
  • AFN Chief & Council - Retirement Plan
  •   posted 16/07/12
  • Ponhook Trust Policy
  • Band By-Laws
  • Policy and Procedure
  • Recreation Fund Guidelines
  • AFN Debt Breakdown
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