Madawaska Maliseet First Nation

Profile

Madawaska Maliseet First Nation is a relatively small community with about 75 houses, 8 apartments, and a population of 182 (non-band member included).

Because of the location between the city of Edmundston and St.Basile, there is always traffic going through the reserve, which is beneficial for economic development.

Being a maliseet community, efforts are put forth to maintain the native language by teaching the youth. Currently the on reserve population is mostly french, although most people are bilingual speaking english as well.

Under Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Madawaska Maliseet First Nation is Indian reserve #10 and band membership registry #6.
Political Structure

Madawaska Maliseet First Nation is governed by an elected chief and 2 elected councillors.

Chief: Joanna Bernard
Councillor: Patricia Bernard
Councillor: Brenda Wallace

Source : official website