Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
The Government of Prince Edward Island recently entered into a Treaty Education Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Epekwitk Assembly of Councils, represented by Chief Junior Gould of Abegweit First Nation and Chief Darlene Bernard of Lennox Island First Nation.
“We are pleased to sign this Treaty Education MOU today, which will set us on the path to work together on treaty education curriculum in schools, as well as the development of treaty education programs and projects for civil servants and all Islanders,” said Chief Bernard of Lennox Island First Nation. “It is key that the Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq and Islanders have knowledge of these treaties and what they mean to us collectively. We are all Treaty People, and with that comes with rights and responsibilities, not just for the Mi’kmaq, but for all Islanders. I encourage people to take time to learn about Aboriginal and Treaty rights, and what they mean for us all as we move forward together.”
“Signing a Treaty Education MOU is a significant step forward and an encouraging symbol of the progress that the Mi’kmaq and the Province have made together,”
Chief Junior Gould, Abegweit First Nation
“It is key that the Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq and Islanders have knowledge of these treaties and what they mean to us collectively. We are all Treaty People, and with that comes with rights and responsibilities, not just for the Mi’kmaq, but for all Islanders. I encourage people to take time to learn about Aboriginal and Treaty rights, and what they mean for us all as we move forward together.”
Chief Bernard, Lennox Island First Nation