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.


Pituamkek National Park Reserve

Pituamkek (Bee-DOO-um-gek), a chain of barrier islands in northwestern P.E.I., holds deep cultural and historical importance for the Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq and the residents of P.E.I. This video explains why the agreement announced on July 4th, 2024, to establish Pituamkek as a National Park Reserve is such a pivotal moment in the history of Epekwitk.

July 2024 Click here to learn more.

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.
 
 

Nov 2023 Click here to learn more.

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.

Oct 2023 Click here to learn more.

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.
 

Jul 2023 Click here to learn more.

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.

Jul 2023 Click here to learn more.

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.
 

Jan 2023 Click here to learn more.

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.

Dec 2022 Click here to learn more.

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
 

Nov 2022 Click here to learn more.

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.

Nov 2022 Click here to learn more.

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).
 

Jun 2022 Click here to learn more.

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.
 

Jan 2022 Click here to learn more.

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.
 

Apr 2021 Click here to learn more.

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.
 
 

Jan 2021 Click here to learn more.

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.

Oct 2020 Click here to learn more.

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.
 

May 2020 Click here to learn more.

‘How We Say Home’ Contest Rules

  1. The contest is open to all persons who reside in Prince Edward Island and are eighteen (18) years of age or older except for employees of L’nuey, their immediate families, cohabitants, agents or contractors.
  2. To enter the giveaway, submit your full name, phone number and email address on the form at lnuey.ca/howwesayhome, and answer the question as stated in the field provided.
  3. Contest begins on November 6, 2023 at 12:00:00 a.m. AST and ends on March 4, 2024 at 11:59:59 p.m. AST
  4. The prize consists of:
    • Basket by master basket weaver, Keptin Jimmy Bernard
    • L’nuey blanket
    • L’nuey Toque
    • $200 grocery gift card
  5. Prize winner will be selected via a random draw on March 12, 2024.
  6. L’nuey will contact the Prize winner through the email address provided on the contest entry form. If it is not possible within a 48 hour period to contact the Prize winner, L’nuey will disqualify that Entry and randomly select another Entry as the winner. Once the winner is successfully contacted, they will be required to answer a skill-testing question to be verified.
  7. Once verified, the Prize winner must make arrangements with L’nuey to pick up their prize.
  8. The Prize must be accepted as described and may not be transferred to another person prior to being awarded. L’nuey retains the right to replace the Prize with a different prize of equal or greater value if the original prize becomes unavailable for reasons beyond L’nuey’s control.
  9. The name of the winner upon receiving their Prize will be posted on L’nuey’s website, as well as shared on their social channels.
  10. L’nuey reserves the right to cancel, modify or suspend the Contest without notice, for any reason, including if they are not capable of running as planned or the Contest is adversely affected by computer virus, fraud, technical failures or other causes beyond its control.
  11. All Contestants agree to be bound by the rules of the Contest and release L’nuey and all parties associated with the Contest from any liability with respect to this Contest or any prize.
  12. All decisions by L’nuey with regard to all aspects of this Contest are final.

‘Definition of Home’ Contest Rules

  1. The contest is open to all persons who reside in Prince Edward Island and are eighteen (18) years of age or older except for employees of L’nuey, their immediate families, cohabitants, agents or contractors.
  2. To enter the giveaway, submit your full name, phone number and email address on the form at lnuey.ca/ourhome, and answer the question as stated in the field provided.
  3. Contest begins on July 17, 2023 at 12:00:00 a.m. AST and ends on September 30, 2023 at 11:59:59 p.m. AST
  4. The prize consists of:
    • Basket by master basket weaver, Keptin Jimmy Bernard
    • L’nuey blanket
    • L’nuey Toque
    • $200 grocery gift card
  5. Prize winner will be selected via a random draw on October 6, 2023.
  6. L’nuey will contact the Prize winner through the email address provided on the contest entry form. If it is not possible within a 48 hour period to contact the Prize winner, L’nuey will disqualify that Entry and randomly select another Entry as the winner. Once the winner is successfully contacted, they will be required to answer a skill-testing question to be verified.
  7. Once verified, the Prize winner must make arrangements with L’nuey to pick up their prize.
  8. The Prize must be accepted as described and may not be transferred to another person prior to being awarded. L’nuey retains the right to replace the Prize with a different prize of equal or greater value if the original prize becomes unavailable for reasons beyond L’nuey’s control.
  9. The name of the winner upon receiving their Prize will be posted on L’nuey’s website, as well as shared on their social channels.
  10. L’nuey reserves the right to cancel, modify or suspend the Contest without notice, for any reason, including if they are not capable of running as planned or the Contest is adversely affected by computer virus, fraud, technical failures or other causes beyond its control.
  11. All Contestants agree to be bound by the rules of the Contest and release L’nuey and all parties associated with the Contest from any liability with respect to this Contest or any prize.
  12. All decisions by L’nuey with regard to all aspects of this Contest are final.

‘Shaping the Epekwitk of Tomorrow’ Contest Rules

  1. The contest is open to all Mi’kmaq who reside in Prince Edward Island and are eighteen (18) years of age or older except for employees of L’nuey, their immediate families, cohabitants, agents or contractors.
  2. To enter the giveaway, submit your full name, phone number and email address on the form at lnuey.ca/progress, and answer the question as stated in the field provided.
  3. Contest begins on January 23, 2022 at 12:00:00 a.m. AST and ends on April 30, 2023 at 11:59:59 p.m. AST
  4. The prize consists of:
    • Basket by master basket weaver, Keptin Jimmy Bernard
    • L’nuey blanket
    • L’nuey Toque
    • $200 grocery gift card
  5. Prize winner will be selected via a random draw on May 8, 2023.
  6. L’nuey will contact the Prize winner through the email address provided on the contest entry form. If it is not possible within a 48 hour period to contact the Prize winner, L’nuey will disqualify that Entry and randomly select another Entry as the winner. Once the winner is successfully contacted, they will be required to answer a skill-testing question to be verified.
  7. Once verified, the Prize winner must make arrangements with L’nuey to pick up their prize.
  8. The Prize must be accepted as described and may not be transferred to another person prior to being awarded. L’nuey retains the right to replace the Prize with a different prize of equal or greater value if the original prize becomes unavailable for reasons beyond L’nuey’s control.
  9. The name of the winner upon receiving their Prize will be posted on L’nuey’s website, as well as shared on their social channels.
  10. L’nuey reserves the right to cancel, modify or suspend the Contest without notice, for any reason, including if they are not capable of running as planned or the Contest is adversely affected by computer virus, fraud, technical failures or other causes beyond its control.
  11. All Contestants agree to be bound by the rules of the Contest and release L’nuey and all parties associated with the Contest from any liability with respect to this Contest or any prize.
  12. All decisions by L’nuey with regard to all aspects of this Contest are final.

‘Connected by Home’ Contest Rules

  1. The contest is open to all persons who reside in Prince Edward Island and are eighteen (18) years of age or older except for employees of L’nuey, their immediate families, cohabitants, agents or contractors.
  2. To enter the giveaway, submit your full name, phone number and email address on the form at lnuey.ca/connected, and answer the question as stated in the field provided.
  3. Contest begins on December 12, 2022 at 12:00:00 a.m. AST and ends on January 31, 2023 at 11:59:59 p.m. AST
  4. The prize consists of:
    • Basket by master basket weaver, Keptin Jimmy Bernard
    • L’nuey blanket
    • L’nuey Toque
    • $200 grocery gift card
  5. Prize winner will be selected via a random draw on February 6, 2023.
  6. L’nuey will contact the Prize winner through the email address provided on the contest entry form. If it is not possible within a 48 hour period to contact the Prize winner, L’nuey will disqualify that Entry and randomly select another Entry as the winner. Once the winner is successfully contacted, they will be required to answer a skill-testing question to be verified.
  7. Once verified, the Prize winner must make arrangements with L’nuey to pick up their prize.
  8. The Prize must be accepted as described and may not be transferred to another person prior to being awarded. L’nuey retains the right to replace the Prize with a different prize of equal or greater value if the original prize becomes unavailable for reasons beyond L’nuey’s control.
  9. The name of the winner upon receiving their Prize will be posted on L’nuey’s website, as well as shared on their social channels.
  10. L’nuey reserves the right to cancel, modify or suspend the Contest without notice, for any reason, including if they are not capable of running as planned or the Contest is adversely affected by computer virus, fraud, technical failures or other causes beyond its control.
  11. All Contestants agree to be bound by the rules of the Contest and release L’nuey and all parties associated with the Contest from any liability with respect to this Contest or any prize.
  12. All decisions by L’nuey with regard to all aspects of this Contest are final.

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