Pictou County Atlas

Terrain Features: Indian Reserve

Fisher's Grant Topographic Map An Indian Reserve as defined under the Indian Act is land, where the legal title to which it is vested, is in the Crown, set apart for the use and benefit of a First Nation. The creation, naming, and management of Indian Reserves are governed by federal legislation, treaties, and, increasingly, by modern land claim agreements.

The naming process for Indian Reserves involves the First Nation band council, Indigenous Services Canada, and the relevant provincial or territorial naming authority. Names may reflect Indigenous languages, historical figures, or traditional land use.

Some Reserves are populated, and also serve as First Nation communities.

Pictou County Administrative Area Sub Categories: Conservation Areas / Game Sanctuaries / Indian Reserves / Nature Reserves / Municipality / Protected Beaches / Provincial Parks / Wildlife Management Areas / Wilderness Area

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Some official place names in the Pictou County Atlas related to Indian Reserves include:

Merigomish Harbour 31

in Indian Reserve, Other Pictou County Maps

Merigomish Harbour Indian Reserve No. 31 (often referred to as Merigomish Harbour 31) located within the sheltered waters of Merigomish Harbour, is a small Indian Reserve, officially recognized under the Indian Act of Canada. Under jurisdiction of the federal government, it is managed in accordance with the Canada Lands Surveys Act and related legislation, but administratively managed by Pictou Landing First Nation. Merigomish Harbour 31 consists of two islands; Indian Island and Muless Island. It is considered to be an unpopulated Reserve, although it does contain many seasonal dwellings on both of the islands and a historic church (Saint Anne’s Mission Church) is located on Indian Island.

Fisher’s Grant 24

in Indian Reserve, Pictou County Communities

Fisher’s Grant 24 is a residential Indian Reserve administered by Pictou Landing First Nation. It is located between Boat Harbour, and the Northumberland Strait. The initial Reserve was created around 1866. In 1960 several smaller Reserves were amalgamated all into one, creating Fisher’s Grant 24.

Boat Harbour West 37

in Indian Reserve

Boat Harbour West 37 is a small Indian Reserve, officially recognized under the Indian Act of Canada. Under jurisdiction of the federal government, it is managed in accordance with the Canada Lands Surveys Act and related legislation, but administratively managed by Pictou Landing First Nation. It is located along the south side of Boat Harbour.

Fisher’s Grant 24G

in Indian Reserve, Other Pictou County Maps

Fisher’s Grant 24G is a small resource based Indian Reserve administered by Pictou Landing First Nation. It is located along the south east side of Boat Harbour. The Reserve was created in 1927 with the approval of Order in Council document.