Traditional place name signs tell the story of Mi’kmaq across Epekwitk
Elder Judy Clark is still learning to read and write in Mi’kmaw as a tribute to her ancestors. The highly … Read more
Mi’kmaw-language signs celebrate Indigenous history of 2 P.E.I. locations
L’nuey executive director says her ancestors would be proud There are two new highway signs written in the Mi’kmaw language … Read more
3 Islanders recognized by Indigenous community for their reconciliation efforts
Corryn Clemence, Stephanie Arnold and Joe McGuire are the recipients of the 2024 Reconciliation Recognition Awards handed out by the … Read more
Lennox Island Chief Darlene Bernard reacts to $72M fund for new national park
The federal budget, tabled Tuesday, emarks $71.9 million to establish Canada’s 11th national park reserve at Pituamkek — a chain … Read more
Jim Sark, former chief of Lennox Island and Abegweit First Nations, dies at 84
‘His legacy will continue to inspire future generations’ Former Chief of Lennox Island and Abegweit First Nations George James (Jim) … Read more
P.E.I. Mi’kmaq call on province to adopt UN declaration
As Parliament debates adopting the principles of the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Mi’kmaq on P.E.I. are asking the province to do the same.
New building in Charlottetown to serve as ‘economic hub’ for Mi’kmaq
CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — The new Epekwitk Assembly of Councils building is nearing completion on the Charlottetown waterfront. The first tenants are … Read more
P.E.I. Mi’kmaq community excited new headquarters is almost complete
Mi’kmaq organizations on P.E.I. will soon have a place to call home, on the Charlottetown waterfront.
Lobster fishing must remain in season, says former fisheries chair
Wayne Easter, the P.E.I. MP who chaired the federal fisheries committee looking at moderate livelihood fisheries 21 years ago, says there are still questions to be resolved, but fishing out of season shouldn’t be one of them.
PEI RCMP and MCPEI celebrate Eagle Feather initiative with special ceremony
A ceremony was held Monday, November 2nd at Fanningbank, the Lieutenant Governor’s official residence, as the Eagle Feather RCMP/MCPEI Indigenous Justice Program initiative was extended as an option to swear legal oaths.
King says he is working with PEIFA, Mi’kmaq chiefs on solution to fishing dispute
P.E.I. premier says he supports Mi’kmaq right to moderate livelihood Premier Dennis King says he will continue to have discussions … Read more
Cut DFO from treaty fishing rights discussions, says P.E.I. Mi’kmaq group
The federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans should be replaced by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs (CIRNA) in any future talks with the Mi’kmaq on treaty rights, including discussion on implementing a moderate livelihood fishery, says the P.E.I. Mi’kmaq rights group L’nuey.
