Media Links 2021

January 11, 2021
Charlottetown council criticized for slow pace on updating text at John A. Macdonald statue
CBC News

January 28, 2021
Mi’kmaw leaders, city at odds over changes for Charlottetown’s John A. Macdonald statue
CBC News

February 11, 2021
Canada supports the nation rebuilding efforts of Indigenous groups in Atlantic Canada to advance self-determination and reconciliation
Government of Canada

March 4, 2021
P.E.I. Mi’kmaw chiefs denounce DFO’s ‘moderate livelihood’ fishery plan
CBC News

March 5, 2021
P.E.I. Mi’kmaq chiefs, senator, denounce new DFO regulations on moderate livelihood fishery
The Guardian

March 11, 2021
City still considering John A. Macdonald statue options, Charlottetown mayor says
CBC News

March 12, 2021
L’nuey leader Jenene Wooldridge joins powerful list
Island Morning with Mitch Cormier

March 19, 2021
Reserves on Prince Edward Island
The Canadian Encyclopedia

March 19, 2021
Lennox Island to mark lives lost in ‘treacherous’ walk across ice before causeway built
CBC News

March 24, 2021
164 hectares of land added to P.E.I. National Park in Greenwich
CBC News

March 30, 2021
Lennox Island Ice Walk gives chance to ‘chart a new course together,’ chief says
CBC News

April 8, 2021
Epekwitk Assembly to launch campaign touting livelihood fishery as beneficial to the whole Island
PEICanada.com

April 23, 2021
P.E.I. school forging a path toward reconciliation with help from Lennox Island
CBC News

May 10 , 2021
P.E.I. students relive ‘grand tragedy’ of Indigenous history through blanket exercise
CBC News

May 10, 2021
Abegweit First Nation gets land, money for corridor to connect to Hillsborough River
CBC News

May 11, 2021
Sir John A. Macdonald statue resolution an opportunity for education, Mi’kmaw leader says
CBC News

May 12, 2021
Epekwitk Assembly say they weren’t adequately consulted on P.E.I. environmental rights bill
SaltWire Network

May 18, 2021
Sir John A’s beer rebrand a ‘great show of respect,’ says Mi’kmaw chief
CBC News

May 28, 2021
A part to play: Four organizations honoured for work towards reconciliation with P.E.I. Mi’kmaq
SaltWire Network

May 28, 2021
4 P.E.I. groups recognized for reconciliation work on the Island
CBC News

May 30, 2021
P.E.I. First Nation to honour residential school victims from Kamloops, B.C.
CBC News

May 31, 2021
Sir John A. Macdonald statue to be removed from Charlottetown corner
CBC News

June 3, 2021
P.E.I. senator sponsors bill creating national day for truth and reconciliation
CBC News

June 4, 2021
Help shape the future of a new national park reserve in Prince Edward Island
Parks Canada

June 7, 2021
Lennox Island chief says no reconciliation until all residential schools searched, bodies identified and returned
SaltWire Network

June 8, 2021
Survey Launched For Proposed Prince Edward Island Park Reserve
National Parks Travler

June 8, 2021
‘I was living in fear’: Lennox Island woman shares her experience in the residential school system during recent ceremony
SaltWire Network

June 10, 2021
Emotional vigil held in Charlottetown for victims, survivors of residential schools
CBC News

June 10, 2021
UPDATED: P.E.I.’s Mi’kmaq chiefs, residential school survivors honour the past and look to the future: ‘The time for real change is now’
SaltWire Network

June 16, 2021
Abegweit First Nation and Parks Canada partner for P.E.I. weddings, events
CBC News

June 21, 2021
Mik’maq hope to protect heritage with proposed P.E.I. national park reserve
CBC News

June 27, 2021
P.E.I. chief says collaboration on UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People will be key
SaltWire Network

June 28, 2021
P.E.I. Mi’kmaq chiefs, communities taking different approaches to Canada Day
CBC News

June 28, 2021
Chief Junior Gould of Abegweit First Nation on PEI speaks about Canada Day celebrations
CBC Maritime Noon

July 1, 2021
Hundreds stand with Indigenous community on Canada Day in Charlottetown
CBC News

July 1, 2021
Healing together: Lennox Island Mi’kmaq, supporters mark July 1 with Resiliency Day ceremonies in P.E.I.
SaltWire Network

July 1, 2021
Darlene Bernard honoured at Summerside’s civic ceremony on July 1
SaltWire Network

July 16, 2021
The road to reconciliation: P.E.I. Mi’kmaq place names unveiled by Stratford council, committees
Saltwire

July 16, 2021
P.E.I. committee questions ‘evergreen’ status of TRC recommendations
Saltwire

July 18, 2021
Public event brings Indigenous culture to downtown Charlottetown
Saltwire

July 18, 2021
Conserving the coast: First Nations, state governments working towards new national park reserve on P.E.I.
Saltwire

July 22, 2021
Timely and appropriate’ to include Mi’kmaq in P.E.I. land use decisions, says chief
CBC News

July 24, 2021
Duty to consult: What it means for properties like the former Prince Edward Home site in Charlottetown
CBC News

August 14, 2021
Public basket-weaving events showcase Mi’kmaw cultural heritage
CBC News

September 9, 2021
P.E.I. to recognize National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
CBC News

September 28, 2021
Island Morning: Chief Darlene Bernard speaks on how to mark the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
CBC Island Morning

September 29, 2021
Island Morning: Chief Junior Gould reflecting on TRC day
CBC Island Morning

September 29, 2021
Treaty education agreement with P.E.I. government ‘essential’ says Lennox Island Chief
Saltwire

September 30, 2021
City of Charlottetown raises Mi’kmaq flag in honour of first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Saltwire

September 30, 2021
Moment of silence, flags lowered in P.E.I. for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Saltwire

October 1, 2021
Prince Edward Island celebrates Treaty Day
Government of PEI News Release

November 8, 2021
Abegweit First Nation marks National Indigenous Veterans Day
CBC News

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  4. The prize consists of:
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    • L’nuey blanket
    • L’nuey Toque
    • $200 grocery gift card
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  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.
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‘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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