Joseph 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).

Joe Mike Augustine

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.

Joe Mike Augustine

Joseph Augustine was the grandfather of Noah Augustine.

Joe Mike Augustine

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1911 births

1995 deaths

20th-century First Nations people

Indigenous leaders in Atlantic Canada

Mi'kmaq people

People from Northumberland County, New Brunswick

Metepenagiag Miꞌkmaq Nation