Noah Augustine

Noah Augustine, born on February tenth, nineteen seventy-one, was a prominent writer and a significant figure in the advocacy for Indigenous rights in Canada. He was a grandson of Joseph Augustine and gained national attention for his leadership in the fight for aboriginal logging rights, which positioned him as a controversial yet influential activist within the Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation.

Augustine's career was marked by his dedication to Indigenous issues, serving as a founding member of the Native Loggers Business Association and holding the presidency of the Union of New Brunswick Indians. He also co-chaired the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs and was instrumental in establishing the New Brunswick First Nations and Business Liaison Group, showcasing his commitment to fostering economic opportunities for Indigenous communities.

In two thousand four, Augustine was elected Chief of Metepenagiag, a role he held until two thousand ten when he lost reelection to Freeman Ward. His life, however, was not without controversy; he faced a murder charge related to the death of Bruce Barnaby in nineteen ninety-eight but was acquitted. Tragically, Augustine's life came to an untimely end in two thousand ten when his vehicle left the road and struck a tree, with investigations suggesting that speed and alcohol may have played a role in the accident.