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Bear
River First Nation is one of thirteen First Nation communities in Nova
Scotia. It is also a member of the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq, a
Tribal Council that provides advisory services and programs to
member-communities.
Our
Chief is Frank Meuse Jr. and our Council members are Dawn McEwan and
Allan Harlow. The Band Office is located at 130 Reservation Road, just
down the road from the Heritage and Cultural Centre.
There are currently under 100 Mi’kmaq living on the Reserve, while
approximately 200 members reside off- Reserve in other parts of Nova
Scotia, and throughout North America.
If you are interested in finding out more about Bear River First
Nation, please contact Bear River First Nation Heritage and Cultural
Centre at (902) 467-0301 or the Band Office at (902) 467-3802.
Photo Credits Top: Tim Wilson / Personamedia.com.2004. Bottom: Collection of Frank Meuse Jr.
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