Community

Première Nation Malecite de Viger

First Nation

The Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation (formerly Maliseet Viger 1 First Nation) is a band in Quebec, Canada. It has two uninhabited reserves, Cacouna 22 and Whitworth 21, and is based in Cacouna in the Bas-Saint-Laurent. The people's native language (Maliseet-Passamaquoddy) is still spoken by some speakers. The members of Viger are Maliseet. As of November 2021, the Nation has 1,533 registered members, including 1,532 residing off reserve. The native language (Maliseet-Passamaquoddy) is still spoken by some speakers. The members of Viger are Maliseet.

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Territories

Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy)
Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet)

Treaties

James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement1998
Peace and Friendship1779

Languages

Maliseet-Passamaquoddy