FORT FOLLY FIRST NATION

In 1840, the New Brunswick Indian Act began the reserve system that is still in place today. With that reserve system, Fort Folly was created.The best way to learn of some of the modern Fort Folly History is to view the land claim submission which is being used to reclaim land that wasn't properly disposed of at Beaumont, the original site of Fort Folly. That document can be found here.​... Now Chief Knockwood works in his community and has established cooperative relations with neighboring communities. As the leader of Fort Folly, he takes time to visit communities and give awareness seminars on his culture and the Mi'kmaq language. He has acquired a deep understanding of Mi'kmaq history, genealogy and culture and he enjoys sharing this understanding. We are neighbors, he says, and we help each other. For example, The Town of Dorchester needs a new fire Truck. Chief Knockwood successfully negotiated with the Department of Indian Affairs in Amherst for monies to help the Town of..

Also known as: Fort Folly

Primary location: Dorchester