Advocacy. Reconciliation. Empowerment.
Our office represents the Mi’kmaq First Nations of Prince Edward Island (Epekwitk) – Lennox Island First Nation and Abegweit First Nation – at the Assembly of First Nations’ national table.
We work to advance the collective priorities of our Nations through advocacy, collaboration, and rights-based leadership, while ensuring that the voices of PEI First Nations are heard at regional, national, and international levels.
Together, we stand in unity, guided by our ancestors’ strength and the Mi’kmaq Nation’s wisdom. We invite you to walk with us on this journey of advocacy, reconciliation, and empowerment for our people.
Our work includes holding and co-leading several important AFN portfolios, including MMIWG2S+, MMIMB, Health, and Jordan’s Principle.
We also support initiatives related to areas such as biodiversity, climate and water through our Special Projects funding. These projects reflect the deep and enduring relationship First Nations have with Mother Nature.
“This is something we’re very proud of, and it took many, many years to get here.”
– Chief Junior Gould, on PEI gaining its own Regional Chief seat.
“We are just as important as a small province and just as important … as some of the other larger provinces. It shouldn’t be based on per capita or the size when you’re talking about a treaty right.”
– Chief Junior Gould, emphasizing provincial equality and treaty rights.