Industry/Economy

Elsipogtog is one of the largest Mi’kmaq communities in Atlantic Canada. Elsipogtog First Nation is located in the Kent County Region of New Brunswick and has a population of approximately 3000 residents. Like most aboriginal communities in Canada, Elsipogtog is experiencing a population growth never before seen; approximately 45% of the of the community’s population is under the age of 25.

 

Elsipogtog Economic Development’s long term goal is to become a leader in economic development within the Kent County Region in the coming years.

 

 

 

 

 Paving The Way For Independence

· Tobacco Retail

· In/Our Shore Fisherman

· Carpentry

· Plumbing

· Artisans/Crafts

· IT Specialist

· Transportation

· Gaming & Entertainment

· Radio Broadcasting

· Licensed Lounges 

 

· Forestry

· Wholesale

· Wielding

· Plant Workers

· Security

· Consulting

· Caterers

· Tourism

· Television Broadcasting     

· Prepared Food

· Manufacturing

· Labourers

· Electrical

· Custodians

· Heavy  Machine/Equipment

· Band  Administration

· Cultural Consulting/Translation

· Media Production

· DJ Entertainment

· Pizza Delivery/Take-Outs

Elsipogtog’s workforce consists of individuals in the areas of :