Madawaska Maliseet First Nation, located near Edmundston in northwestern New Brunswick, is one of the province’s most successful and economically advanced Indigenous communities. With a population of approximately 400 members, the Nation occupies a prime location along the Trans-Canada Highway at the gateway to Quebec and Maine, giving it exceptional access to national and cross-border markets. This strategic position, combined with visionary leadership and a strong entrepreneurial culture, has made Madawaska a recognized leader in Indigenous economic development and self-reliance.
The community’s achievements include the highly successful Grey Rock Power Centre, a major commercial and retail development that attracts travelers, investors, and businesses from across the region. The project has created hundreds of jobs and stands as a national example of Indigenous-led development, governance, and long-term economic planning. In addition to retail and real estate ventures, Madawaska continues to invest in energy, hospitality, and infrastructure, while maintaining a strong focus on education, housing, and cultural preservation.
Madawaska Maliseet First Nation shows how reconciliation becomes tangible when collaboration leads to shared prosperity. By partnering with government, business, and private-sector leaders, the Nation continues to build an inclusive economic model that strengthens both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities across New Brunswick and beyond.
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