Joe Mike Augustine, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Native leader/historian:Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation
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About Joe Mike Augustine
- For the American ice hockey coach, see Joe AugustineJoseph Michael Augustine (March 16, 1911 – January 14, 1995) 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).
- 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.Joseph Augustine was the grandfather of Noah Augustine.
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