Video Gallery
As the Mi’kmaq Rights initiative here on Epekwitk (PEI), L’nuey is dedicated to sharing information and educational materials on Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, and our responsibilities as it relates to negotiations, consultation, and governance development.
The video gallery below is an assortment of videos that have been developed for campaigns and programs throughout the years – each with a goal to educate, inspire, or in some cases, both! As we move towards a better tomorrow, we invite all Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq and non-Indigenous Islanders to learn more about these important initiatives.
Orientation Videos
The following orientation-style videos are compositions of various educational themes explored through past campaigns. ‘The Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq’ focuses on the history, meaning, and significance of Aboriginal & Treaty Rights, while ‘Moving Towards a Better Tomorrow’, sheds light on L’nuey as well as Mi’kmaq culture.
How We Say Home
As Epekwitnewaq, our hearts will always be moored to this tiny island, no matter where in the world we go. We’re connected to one another – and to this place we proudly call home. Epekwitk. It’s how we say home.
A National Historic Site
Skmaqn – meaning “waiting place”– has long been an important place. Due to the strategic location, it served as a gateway to the Island and a gathering place for centuries. As its three-part name, Skmaqn – Port La Joye – Fort Amherst, suggests, it has played an important role in the shared history of this Island.
Definition of Home
What defines home for you? To show that the definition of home might be a little different for each of us, we invited Islanders/Epekwitnewaq to bring items that represented the idea of home with them to make this video.
Ni’n Aq No’kmaq
It is important that Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq thoroughly understand what Ni’n aq No’kmaq is and how it will affect us and future generations to come. As Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq, Ni’n aq No’kmaq is our process, and it is essential that we hear from you before we proceed onto next steps.
Pride & Progress
On November 5, 2022, we came together as a Nation to hold our second-ever Maw-Lukuti’kw, our Nationhood Gathering. It was a chance to celebrate our progress as Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq as we move toward a future where our rights are advanced, implemented, and protected.
Connected By Home
We all come with different stories, experiences, and backgrounds. But we all have at least one thing in common: our connection to Epekwitk. We wanted to celebrate that connection. When we all came together to make this video, the chats were easy, new friendships blossomed, and that island warmth we all know was easy to feel.
Nationhood Gathering 2022
Maw-Lukuti’kw, The Epekwitk Nationhood Gathering, took place on November 5, 2022. Presentations were shared on important initiatives and negotiations, as well as a Visioning Session. #LnuProud is a short video that captures some of the community spirit that was present at the gathering
Pituamkek
The Epekwitk Assembly of Councils, with support from Parks Canada, created a short video that moves forward Reconciliation through a proposed new National Park Reserve to be located in Northwestern Prince Edward Island. This sacred stretch of Islands and sandhills was home to the Mi’kmaq peoples for more than 12,000 years.
Parks Co-Management Agreement
We are all Treaty People, and implementing Treaty Rights is a shared priority of the Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq and Parks Canada. Negotiations are underway for a proposed agreement that would see the Mi’kmaq and Parks Canada work as partners to co-manage natural heritage places administered by Parks Canada on PEI (Epekwitk).
Mi’kmaq Culture
Culture, history, traditions, practices and language have always been central to the Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq story, and help shape our identity. In an effort to both celebrate and educate, we launched a culture campaign that shines a light on past ways, highlights current contributions, and looks towards the future.
Treaty Protected Fishery
The Epekwitk Mi’kmaq Treaty Protected Fishery is based on an existing treaty right through the Peace & Friendship Treaties signed in 1760-61, which are entrenched in Canada’s Constitution. Understanding the past, present, and future of the Treaty Protected Fishery is a vital component of Treaty Education.
Aboriginal & Treaty Rights
It is important that Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq thoroughly understand what Ni’n aq No’kmaq is and how it will affect us and future generations to come. As Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq, Ni’n aq No’kmaq is our process, and it is essential that we hear from you before we proceed onto next steps.
Peace & Friendship Treaties
The historic Peace & Friendship. Treaties guarantee the Mi’kmaq right to hunt, fish, gather, and earn a reasonable living. It’s important to remember that these treaties sought to achieve a peaceful coexistence, and that the Mi’kmaq were never conquered, and never surrendered, gave up, or ceded their land. Mi’kma’ki is still Mi’kmaq territory.
Epekwitk Place Names
Since 2020, in recognition of Indigenous Awareness Week, L’nuey and the Government of PEI have partnered to raise awareness of Mi’kmaq place names through our Signage Initiative across the province, while celebrating Epekwitk’s Mi’kmaq history.
