Treaty Day Official Ceremony

Treaty Day Official Ceremony 

L’nuey and the Government of Prince Edward Island are hosting an official ceremony for Treaty Day on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 9 a.m. in the Provincial Administration Buildings Courtyard behind the Shaw Building (95 Rochford Street) in Charlottetown, Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island). The ceremony will begin with an Opening Prayer from a Mi’kmaw Elder, followed by remarks and speeches. There will also be a gift exchange between Premier King and the Mi’kmaw leadership, followed by a flag raising and drumming. 

 This event is to commemorate the fifth annual Treaty Day, a day that celebrates the Mi’kmaw people, culture and heritage and relationship between the Mi’kmaq and the Crown. The intention is to increase awareness and understanding in the province and promote reconciliation aimed at celebrating the Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq and the Mi’kmaq’s role in Epekwitk through the treaty relationship.  

The event will include traditional song/drumming and it will also serve as an opportunity to continue dialogue on how to work together between the Mi’kmaq and the PEI government. The event will be livestreamed on the Government of PEI’s Facebook and YouTube pages for those who are not able to attend in-person.