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Metepenagiag (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
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 17-19: Metepenagiag "Big Tex" Trout Derby
Pre-register at Metepenagiag Heritage Park. Catch & release.

June 21: Aboriginal Day

July 26 - 28: 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.

Call 506-836-6118 for further information on these events.

Metepenagiag Powwow

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