Just south of Baddeck, Wagmatcook First Nation (www.wagmatcook.com) is composed of two Mi'kmaq communities. You can learn a little more about them at this rather sparse cultural center.
Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre
Cape Breton Island
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