About Us
About Glooscap First Nation
Welcome to Glooscap First Nation. This section of our website introduces who we are, where we come from, and how we govern. It reflects our values of respect, transparency, and care for future generations.
We invite you to learn more about our community through the sections below.
Our Community
Glooscap First Nation is a Mi’kmaw community with deep-rooted ties to the land, waters, and teachings of our ancestors. While our official designation as a community came in 1984, our people’s presence, connection and stewardship of this region stretches back thousands of years.
Our location, close to the Bay of Fundy and its powerful tides, is a constant reminder of the stories passed down through Elders—stories of Kluskap, of stewardship, and of strength. Today, we grow as a Nation while remaining guided by our values: self-determination, respect, and community care.
Seven Sacred Teachings
These traditional values—also known as the Seven Grandfather Teachings—are a guide for how we live, learn, and care for each other.
These values help shape community life in Glooscap and reflect the foundation for decisions made by leadership and staff.
We honour these teachings through our programs, leadership, and everyday actions:
Love
To know love is to know peace
Respect
To honour all creation
Courage
To face life with integrity
Honesty
To be true to yourself and others
Wisdom
To cherish knowledge
Humility
To know that we are part of something greater
Truth
To live in harmony with all the teachings
Community Mission
Maintaining a sustainable community through our people, for our people.
Community Vision
We are a well-balanced community living according to the seven sacred teachings, committed to the next generations as we work in unity to become a forward thinking, self-sustaining community. We honor our past and look towards our future. We are a proud First Nation community that strives to make connections with the world around us.
Our History
Glooscap First Nation is located between the towns of Wolfville and Windsor, near the ancestral lands of Kluskap and the shores of the Bay of Fundy. Though officially recognized as a community in 1984, Mi’kmaq people have lived on and travelled this land for thousands of years.
This area has always been a place of gathering and travel. The rivers and tidal rhythms connected our ancestors to hunting, trade, and storytelling.
A’tukwaqn wjit Bay of Fundy Kjikapa’n” – Story of the Bay of Fundy Tides
Have you ever wondered why the Bay of Fundy has the highest tides in the world?
We partnered with artist Melissa Labrador, Mi’kmaw Elder Shirley Denny, and the Municipality of the District of West Hants to highlight this tale of Kluskap – a legendary figure responsible for the creation of many landscape features throughout Mi’kmak’i.
Chief & Council
We are proud to serve all Glooscap members—on and off community—and strive to make decisions that reflect our shared vision for a strong and vibrant future.
Our Leadership Through the Years
Our leaders have contributed to a strong and resilient Nation. They have carried forward the vision of a community where members feel supported, respected, and empowered.
1984–1988
Chief Rita Smith
1989–1994
Chief Joseph Peters
1995–2011
Chief Shirley Clark
