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OVERVIEW The Epekwitk Assembly of Councils, operating as the Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI (“MCPEI”), is seeking expressions of interest from experienced individuals or groups (“candidates”) to collaborate on cultural programming and events that celebrate Mi’kmaq culture...

The Mi'kmaq Confederacy of PEI Sport Circle celebrated a significant milestone with the launch of their Road to the 2027 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) - taking place in Calgary, Alberta on Treaty 7 Territory from July 25 to July 31, 2027. This historic event...

The Mi'kmaq Confederacy of PEI is thrilled to announce that its Executive Director, Kateri Coade, was honoured the King Charles III Coronation Medal last week by Senator Jane MacAdam. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding individuals who’ve made a significant...

The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) hosted the first-ever National Indigenous Sports Gala on November 23, 2024. The inaugural event took place on the traditional and unceded territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario. The Gala,...

The Indigenous Artisans Christmas Market is returning to the Confederation Centre of the Arts on Saturday, November 30th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., as part of the Charlottetown Christmas Festival. This free, family-friendly event will feature over 50 talented Indigenous...

On October 18, 2024, more than 170 justice professionals gathered at the PEI Convention Centre in Charlottetown for the Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI’s Indigenous Justice Gathering. The theme of the event focused on the unique systemic challenges faced by Indigenous...

The Mi'kmaq Confederacy of PEI is proud to announce their Employment Services program has been awarded the Canada’s Premiers 2024 Council of the Federation Literacy Award. The Award is in recognition of the Workplace Essential Skills Program in Lennox Island. It is...

The Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI is pleased to partner with the Charlottetown Islanders to host a game on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 2pm in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.   The game will feature a new video honouring Survivors, their...

Bike safety is something we like to be able to share with kids and when we can do it with a great group like Cycling PEI it's even better. Recently at Abegweit First Nation we had 15 youth participate in the event. Cycling PEI sent 3 staff and 2 volunteers to run the...

As an organization dedicated to supporting an empowered Mi’kmaq and Indigenous community in the journey towards self-determination, we wanted to create a brand that was equally empowering and future focused. Based on our new strategic plan, our identity is built...

The Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI’s Indigenous Justice Program, in partnership with the Province of Prince Edward Island, is thrilled to announce a historical milestone marking the inclusion of Eagle feathers in the Court of Appeal, Provincial, and Supreme Court of...

Jorja Desjardins, Keegan MacDougall, and Ashlyn Meisner of Summerside won five medals on the first day of swimming competitions at the 2023 North American Indigenous Games. Jorja Desjardins was the first Team PEI athlete to reach the podium, with a bronze medal in the...