Elsipogtog First Nation

The Elsipogtog First Nation (pronounced /ɛlzɪˈbʊktʊk/), formerly called the Big Cove Band, is a Mi'kmaq First Nation in New Brunswick, Canada, with a population of about 3000. The First Nation's territory comprises Richibucto Reserve #15, lying 9 km west of Rexton, New Brunswick. Elsipogtog or L'sipuktuk means River of Fire. The area was also called the stronghold of Sikniktuk. The traditional district was assigned to the Mi'kmaq clan of Alguimou... more

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