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Joe Mike Augustine

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Joseph Michael Augustine
Leader and historian of the Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation leader
Personal details
Born(1911-03-16)March 16, 1911
Big Cove
DiedJanuary 14, 1995(1995-01-14) (aged 83)
RelationsGrandfather of Noah Augustine

Joseph Michael Augustine (March 16, 1911 – January 14, 1995[1]) was a native leader and historian of the Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation. He discovered the Augustine Mound, which bears his name.

Born at Big Cove, Joseph Augustine moved as a youth to the Red Bank Reserve (now known as Metepenagiag), and learned the Mi'kmaq language and many traditions from his father. He was a logger, trapper, basket maker, and ultimately a leader in the Metepenagiag community. He was elected as Chief (1952–54 and 1956–58) and Band Councillor (1960–64 and 1966–72).[2]

He later gained prominence for his discovery of the Augustine Mound and Oxbow National Historic Sites, a trove of artifacts dating back more than 3000 years. For his discovery he was awarded the 1988 Minister's Award for Heritage.[2][3]

Joseph Augustine was the grandfather of Noah Augustine.

References

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  1. ^ Cheryl Petten. "[Footprints] Joe Augustine - Elder provided community with link to the past". Windspeaker. 23 (3).
  2. ^ a b John H. Jameson, Sherene Baugher, ed. (2007). Past Meets Present: Archaeologists Partnering with Museum Curators, Teachers, and Community Groups. Springer Publishing. p. 150. ISBN 9780387482163.
  3. ^ Hall of Fame, New Brunswick, last retrieved 30 Aug 2011.