Rand purchased 450 acres close to the town of Hantsport so they could make a living selling artwork in the marketplace.

[7] In 1984, only one home and family were living in Horton, and they were not receiving adequate service delivery from Annapolis Valley First Nation.

[citation needed] In 2001, Horton changed its name to Glooscap First Nation in honour of the legendary hero of the Mi'kmaq.

Glooscap's home was located nearby at Blomidon Provincial Park, Nova Scotia.

[10] In 2010, controversy erupted in the news media and on the reserve when it was revealed that band councillors of the tiny community each earn between $210,000 and $260,000 a year and one councillor earned almost a million dollars one fiscal year, after selling a lucrative business on the reserve.

Shirley Clarke, Chief of the reserve, defended the council's high salaries saying they work hard and their responsibilities are vast.

In 2013, the band formed a new, independently run corporation that has the responsibility of improving the economy and sustainability of Glooscap First Nation.

The focus will on building partnerships with neighboring municipalities, businesses and organizations in order to benefit the entire region.

This award is presented to Canada's top economic development indigenous community on an annual basis.