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Metepenagiag (MET-DEH-B'-NAH-GHEE-AGH)

Red Bank First Nation

In ancient times our ancestors established a village and to offer hope to our future generations.
where the Little Southwest and the Northwest Miramichi Metepenagiag hosts an annual Trout Derby, Powwow,
River meet. The village was called Metepenagiag and here, and Heritage Park that attract many visitors.
for nearly 3000 years, generation after generation Accommodations with a restaurant are available in the area
flourished. The river provided an abundance of fish while the as well a take-out restaurant, veterinary clinic, and large
forests offered shelter and many other necessities of life. convenience store with gas, grocery, hobby & collectables,
We invite you to visit and experience our aboriginal and a flower nursery.
culture here in Metepenagiag. The involvement of our
Events
elders, a renewed spirituality and our nationally recognized Events
heritage sites (the Oxbow and the Augustine Mound), have
combined to awaken our past, to rekindle our cultural pride May 18-20: Metepenagiag Trout Derby. Pre-register at
Metepenagiag Heritage Park. Catch & release. Tel: 506-
836-6111.

June 21: Aboriginal Day
July 27-29: Metepenagiag Powwow
Metepenagiag Heritage Park overlooks the Powwow
grounds where drumming circles and dancing with
regalia signal the special celebration welcoming all to our
community – Metepenagiag’s Annual Powwow. Tel: 506-
836-6118.

Metepenagiag Powwow

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