At a glance
The basics about Mi'kmaq Nation. Facts we cannot confirm yet are left out, not guessed.
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Land and area
- Tribal office
- 7 Northern Road, Presque Isle, Maine 04769
- Region
- BIA Eastern Region, Eastern Regional Office
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Language
Miꞌkmaq
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Government
Tribal Chief 2025-2029 (4 yr Term) Sheila McCormack
- Elected
- May 13, 2025
- Next election
- May 11, 2027
- Recognition
- Federally recognized
- Member of
- United South and Eastern Tribes(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Main line
- (207) 764-1972
About Mi'kmaq Nation
Mi'kmaq Nation is a federally recognized tribe in Maine. The current Tribal Chief 2025-2029 (4 yr Term) is Sheila McCormack. Members can find help with housing, scholarships and government services through the offices on record for Mi'kmaq Nation. Languages named: Miꞌkmaq.
Last checked October 29, 2026.
Explore
Eligibility depends on recognition status. Benefit areas (marked below) show only the programs that can apply to a Nation with this status: Federally recognized. Check eligibility with the program itself. WiseTribal reports official sources and does not decide who qualifies. This is not legal advice.
- Government and contacts Tribal office in Presque Isle, Tribal Chief 2025-2029 (4 yr Term) Sheila McCormack, main phone (207) 764-1972
- Services General Assistance, through the BIA Eastern Regional Office; Programs: ICWA & Tribal Court and Community Support Services eligibility by status
- Housing Housing Improvement Program, through the BIA Eastern Regional Office Opening soon
- Businesses Opening soon
- Lands and map Tribal office on the map, Presque Isle
- Health Micmac Family Health Services, Presque Isle, (207) 764-1792, and 5 more clinics in Maine
Help available near Mi'kmaq Nation
Each card opens a page on this site with who qualifies, how to apply, the right office and the links, never just an agency home page.
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Housing help
Housing Improvement Program
Eastern Regional (615) 564-6500 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Financial aid and scholarships
General Assistance
Eastern Regional (615) 564-6500 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Government offices
Bureau of Indian Affairs agency office
Eastern Regional (615) 564-6500 Bureau of Indian Affairs See who qualifies and how to apply →
Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
Services and departments
Each card opens its own page on this site. Who it is for, how to apply, hours and contact are shown as the Nation's website states them.
Also listed
These are on the Nation's website, but it does not say yet who they are for or how to get them. Each opens a short page.
Indian Health Service facilities in Maine
Call before you go. Hours and services change. Distances are straight-line miles from the Nation, not driving miles.
- Micmac Family Health Services Health Center · Tribal 8 Northern Rd, Presque Isle, ME 04769 (207) 764-1792 Under 1 mile This Nation's own clinic
- Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Medical Clinic Health Center · Tribal 3 Clover Circle, Houlton, ME 04730 (207) 532-4229 39 miles
- Peter Dana Point Health Center · Tribal 401 Peter Dana Point Road, Peter Dana Point, ME 04668 (207) 796-2321 109 miles
- Penobscot Indian National Health Center Health Center · Tribal 23 Wabanaki Way, Indian Island, ME 04468 (207) 817-7440 121 miles
Nearby Mi'kmaq Nation
Within about 50 miles, from official lists and approved listings.
Other Nations nearby
- Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians 37 miles away
Health clinics
- Micmac Family Health Services (207) 764-1792 Under 1 mile away
- Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Medical Clinic (207) 532-4229 39 miles away
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving routes. A business is listed only after it is approved. Check with a clinic or place before you go.
Native-owned businesses near Mi'kmaq Nation
Within about 20 miles of Mi'kmaq Nation.
Business management 1
Other kinds of business 1
Quick facts
- State
- Maine
Leadership
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Sheila McCormackTribal Chief 2025-2029 (4 yr Term)
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Teresita HamelVice-Chief2025-2029 (4 yr Term)
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Andrea MichaudSecretary2023-2027
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Naomi PaulTreasurer2025-2029
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John OuelletteTribal Council Member2023-2027
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Patrick Caparotta Jr.Tribal Council Member2023-2027
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Katie EsplingTribal Council Member2025-2029
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Frederick GetchellTribal Council Member2023-2027
From the Nation's website · last checked Oct 29, 2026
Contact
Main office
- Address
- 7 Northern Road, Presque Isle, Maine 04769
- Phone
- (207) 764-1972
- BIA agency
- Eastern Regional Office
Departments
- Eastern Regional (615) 564-6500
- Mi'kmaq Nation Health Department(opens the official site in a new tab)
- TRAM Department(opens the official site in a new tab)
From the Nation's website, official program lists and the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 29, 2026
Recognition and region
- Name
- Mi'kmaq Nation
- Recognition status
- Federally recognized (listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026)
- BIA region
- Eastern
- Member of
- United South and Eastern Tribes
About this Nation
- Founded
- 1960
- Treaties
- Treaty of Watertown
- Language
- Miꞌkmaq
Some facts above come from Wikipedia. Only plain facts are used; none of its text is copied.
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Office location
See the office location on OpenStreetMap
Pin from the U.S. Census Geocoder, using the office address on file.
Quick answers
Short answers drawn from the verified facts on this page. A question is shown only when we have a verified answer.
- Who is the current leader of Mi'kmaq Nation?
- The current Tribal Chief 2025-2029 (4 yr Term) of Mi'kmaq Nation is Sheila McCormack.
- Where is Mi'kmaq Nation located?
- Mi'kmaq Nation is located in Maine. Its BIA region is Eastern.
- Is Mi'kmaq Nation federally recognized?
- Yes. Mi'kmaq Nation is a federally recognized tribe.
- What is the official website of Mi'kmaq Nation?
- The official website of Mi'kmaq Nation is micmac-nsn.gov.
- What help is available near Mi'kmaq Nation?
- Local offices on record for Mi'kmaq Nation: Housing help, Financial aid and scholarships and Government offices. Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
- Which languages are named for Mi'kmaq Nation?
- The languages named for Mi'kmaq Nation are: Miꞌkmaq.
- What is near Mi'kmaq Nation?
- Listed near Mi'kmaq Nation: 1 other Tribal Nation within 50 miles and 2 health clinics within 50 miles.
- Where does Mi'kmaq Nation post online?
- Mi'kmaq Nation has official pages on Facebook.
Recognition status history
- Federally recognized · listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026
About this page
- Where this comes from
- Official federal lists and the Nation's own website, checked again every month.
- Page last updated
- Wording
- WiseTribal reports official recognition status. It does not decide identity or membership.
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Sources
- micmac-nsn.gov(opens an outside site in a new tab) The Nation's own website: the first place to look.
- BIA Tribal Leaders Directory(opens the official site in a new tab) Office contacts and leadership, from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
- U.S. Census Bureau(opens an outside site in a new tab) Land area, population of the land area and map points.
- Wikipedia(opens an outside site in a new tab) Facts only; none of its text is copied (Wikipedia text is CC BY-SA).
Next steps
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