Kespukwitk | Bear River First Nation
The Bear River First Nation is a Mi'kmaq community situated along the Bear River in Nova Scotia, known for its rich indigenous heritage and connection to traditional lands
POPULATION
399
Rank #520 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
6.9 KM²
Rank #438 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
11/19/2025
Term Expiration
Overview
Last Updated 2025-08-05 20:36:44 UTCName
Bear River (ISC Code: 21)
Former Names
Bear River Band, Bear River Mi'kmaq First Nation
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Maritime Provinces
Indigenous Language
Mi'kmaq
Number of Registered Members
399
Address
PO Box 210, Bear River, NS
General Email
Not Available
Band Council
Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
CAROL DEE POTTER
Term Expires
11/19/2025
Number of Council Members
4
CAROL DEE POTTER
Chief
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Email not available
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Phone not available
FRED HARLOW-ROBAR
Councillor
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Email not available
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Phone not available
ROBERT MCEWAN
Councillor
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Email not available
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Phone not available
CAROL ANN POTTER
Councillor
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Email not available
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Phone not available
Administrative Contacts
Financial Overview
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Band Financial Statements
2024 - Report Not Available
Band Council Remuneration
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Band Owned Corporations
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Laws, Bylaws, and Codes
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Intergovernmental Agreements
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Active Court Cases
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Location Map
Reserves
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ISC Code: 6039
BEAR RIVER 6A
31.2 Hectares
9.6 KM SE OF/DE ANNAPOLIS VALLEY
[44.59414834905453, -65.66133159283784] -
ISC Code: 6038
BEAR RIVER 6
633.8 Hectares
17.7 KM SE/SE OF/DE DIGBY
[44.5595027, -65.6315712] -
ISC Code: 6040
BEAR RIVER 6B
24.3 Hectares
6.4 KM SE OF/DE ANNAPOLIS VALLEY
[44.7058138, -65.5019823]
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