Elsipogtog Community Resource Directory

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The purpose of this website is to put a focus on resources and to promote the Community of Elsipogtog First Nation.

2008 Election Results - CLICK HERE

Elsipogtog has a new Chief - Jessie John Simon

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Elsipogtog First Nation is the largest Migmag Reserve in New Brunswick Canada. Elsipogtog is 7 miles (10 kilometers) west of Rexton N.B. on route 116. Our community's name was changed from Big Cove to Elsipogtog on October of 2003. The population here is currently around 2800. During the election of 2004, there were 1200 plus registered voters. During the 2006 elections, there were 1600 voters in Elsipogtog. Now in 2008, there are over 1800 registered voters for the upcomming elections (6 weeks from nominations). Elsipogtog is located within the Signigtog District of the Migmag Nation. Signigtog is roughly the size of Kent County, and it is one of the seven districts or territories of the entire Migmag Nation which encompasses much of Atlantic Canada.

Elsipogtog First Nation is the second largest Migmag community in Atlantic Canada with Eskasoni in Nova Scotia being the largest. The Signigtog representatives to the Migmag Grand Council are called "Geptin" or captains. Geptin Peter Joe Augustine and Geptin Stephen Augustine are from Elsipogtog.

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