Port au Port East Indian Band Council

	History
	The Port au Port East Indian Band was formed in 1979, by local residents. They initiated a survey of the citizens in the Port au Port area and called a public meeting. Following this meeting, the band was formed.
	Band Boundaries
	The band includes the communities from Gaudon’s Bridge in Kippens to the end of Campbell’s Creek. The following is a list of communities the band serves:
	Kippens Port au Port East Point au Mal Fox Island River Port au Port West Aguathuna Boswalous Felix Cove Campbell’s Creek
	Chief and Board of Directors
	Chief - Lettie MacDonald Vice Chief- Kay Gaudon Treasurer- Tammy Scott Secretary- Melinda Campbell Director- Harold Doucette Director- Audrey Gracie Director- Tom Scott
	Contact Person
	Lettie MacDonald - Chief of the Port au Port East Indian Band Council. He can be reached at (709) 648-9440.
	Accomplishments
	The Port au Port Indian Band Council has played a major role in establishing an awareness of Native Culture in the area. This has been done through general meetings, letters, and crafts.
	The band has also established organization, research and documentation of many family trees. This has been a great help to members.
	The Port au Port Indian Band also provides information on various colleges and universities. Their main focus is providing information on funding to students.
	The band has generated a lot of work throughout the years. This gives members, that are not employed, the opportunity to work on odd jobs and projects for the band, and in some cases the opportunity for long term employment.