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Metepenagiag

Red Bank First Nation

In ancient times our ancestors established a village
where the Little Southwest and the Northwest
Miramichi River meet. The village was called
Metepenagiag and here, for nearly 3000 years,
generation after generation flourished. The river
provided an abundance of fish while the forests offered
shelter and many other necessities of life.
We invite you to visit and experience our aboriginal
culture here in Metepenagiag. The involvement of our
elders, a renewed spirituality and our nationally
recognized heritage sites (the Oxbow and the
Augustine Mound), have combined to awaken our past,
to rekindle our cultural pride and to offer hope to our Accommodations with a restaurant are available in
future generations. the area as well as a take-out restaurant, veterinary
Metepenagiag hosts an annual Trout Derby, clinic, and large convenience store with gas, grocery,
Powwow, and Heritage Park that attract many visitors. hobby & collectables, and a flower nursery.

July 29-30: Metepenagiag Powwow
Come experience centuries of Mi'kmaq history and
sample our rich cultural heritage. We warmly
welcome you to our community. Events take place at
the Metepenagiag Heritage Park

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