Wolastoqiyik Heritage: Madawaska Maliseet First Nation is a Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) community, "People of the Beautiful River." The name Madawaska derives from "Matawaskiye," referring to the land where the Madawaska River meets the Saint John River (Wolastoq), our ancestral home for thousands of years.

Treaty & History: As signatories to the Peace and Friendship Treaties of the 1700s, we never surrendered our lands. In 2021, our Nation reached a historic $145 million land claim settlement with Canada after a decades-long battle, and we operate under the First Nations Land Management framework.

Population: Our community includes approximately 380 registered members, with a growing on-reserve population at St. Basile, connected by strong family and cultural ties.

Location: Located adjacent to the City of Edmundston in northwestern New Brunswick, along the banks of the Saint John River near the Quebec and Maine borders.

Economy & Culture: Under strong leadership, our Nation has built a dynamic business portfolio including the Grey Rock Power Centre, entertainment, retail, and commercial developments, while revitalizing the Wolastoqey language and cultural traditions for future generations.