St. Mary’s Wolastoqiyik – 2024 Home Heating Supplement Application and Information

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Our Story

The official recognition of the St. Mary’s community on the old reserve occurred only in 1867, the year of Confederation, but there is evidence that the site was used as a campground at least as early as 1818, the year of the first dated painting of a wigwam on the site.

Our Values

Sakom, Council, and staff, are honoured and committed to serving the people of St. Mary’s First Nation in a responsible, accountable and trustworthy manner, as we strive for a better tomorrow.

We believe in and respect our Wolastoqey traditions, language and culture. We advocate, educate and preserve our proud Wolastoqey history, inherent, and treaty rights.

Working as a unified and dedicated team, we demonstrate our responsible leadership through open, honest and ethical actions. We are committed to always act in the best interest of all citizens.

Governance

St. Mary’s First Nation is governed by one Sakom (Chief) and 12 Councillors elected every two years by the citizens of St. Mary’s First Nation.

Our History

Hover over each point of the constellation to read the history of St. Mary’s First Nation.

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