Elsipogtog or L'sipuktuk means River of Fire. The area was also called the stronghold of Sikniktuk. The traditional district was assigned to the Mi'kmaq clan of Alguimou, or L'kimu. Misel Alguimou was baptised Michael Augustine in the 18th century. Chief Michael Augustine signed the Peace and Friendship Treaty with the British in 1761, on behalf of the Richibucto Tribe of Mi'kmaq. The Richibucto Reserve was established in 1802 and later reduced in size. Richibucto Reserve # 15 is also known as the Big Cove Reserve. It was also called Big Cove, Mesigig Oalnei, and currently known as Elsipogtog, or L'sipuktuk and Elsipogtog First Nation located in Weldford Parish, New Brunswick
McCrea's Farm Vacation
Shannon, NB | (506) 485-5600
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Enjoy a step back in time at McCrea Farms where you can revisit the "family farm experience". Feel like part of the family as you...
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