The Acadia First Nation is composed of five Mi'kmaq First Nation reserves located in southwestern Nova Scotia. As of 2015, the Mi'kmaq population is 223 on-reserve, and 1,288 off-reserve. Acadia First Nation was founded in 1967 and covers the south shore area of Nova Scotia and Yarmouth County.[1] The community runs multiple businesses including five gaming centres, three gas stations and two Rose Purdy centers.[2]
Acadia First Nation is composed of five parts as shown:
| Community | Area | Location | Population | Date established |
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| Gold River 21 | 270.2 hectares (668 acres) | 60.8 km. west of Halifax | 77 | May 8, 1820 |
| Medway River 11 | 4.7 hectares (12 acres) | 108.8 km. southwest of Halifax | 0 | May 8, 1865 |
| Ponhook Lake 10 | 101.8 hectares (252 acres) | 115.2 km. southwest of Halifax | 15 | June 8, 1843 |
| Wildcat 12 | 465.4 hectares (1,150 acres) | 111 km. southwest of Halifax | 33 | June 8, 1820 |
| Yarmouth 33 | 27.7 hectares (68 acres) | 3.2 km. east of Yarmouth | 157 | June 8, 1887 |
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