Acadia First Nation
The Acadia First Nation is composed of five Mi'kmaq First Nation reserves located in southwestern Nova Scotia. As of 2015, the Mi'kmaq population is 223 on-Reserve, and 1,288 off-Reserve. Acadia First Nation was founded in 1967 and covers the south shore area of Nova Scotia and Yarmouth County. The community runs multiple businesses including 5 gaming centres, 3 gas stations and 2 Rose Purdy centers
Composition
Acadia First Nation is composed of five parts as shown:| Community | Area | Location | Population | Date established |
| Gold River 21 | 60.8 km. west of Halifax | 77 | May 8, 1820 | |
| Medway River 11 | 108.8 km. southwest of Halifax | 0 | May 8, 1865 | |
| Ponhook Lake 10 | 115.2 km. southwest of Halifax | 10 | June 8, 1843 | |
| Wildcat 12 | 111 km. southwest of Halifax | 33 | June 8, 1820 | |
| Yarmouth 33 | 3.2 km. east of Yarmouth | 157 | June 8, 1887 |