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  2008 Annual General Assembly

  MCPEI’s Annual General Assembly was held on October 25th at the Delta Prince Edward Hotel in Charlottetown with over 300 people in attendance, making it our biggest and best AGA to date.

  The entrance way to the ballroom was decorated with large-scale reproductions of the front pages of the new Kwimu Messenger, which gave those in attendance a warm and proud welcome.

  A lovely meal and many award presentations topped off what many felt was the very best Annual General Assembly to date.

  There are 20 images in this gallery

  Last updated: Sat, 03/07/2009 - 00:08

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  Aboriginal Awareness Week

  The Mi’kmaq Confederacy of Prince Edward Island led formal celebrations for Aboriginal Awareness Week in May 2008.

  Aboriginal Awareness Week kicked off May 20 when Premier Robert Ghiz read a declaration to officially proclaim the special week in the Provincial Legislature. Chief Brian Francis and Chief Darlene Bernard were in the public gallery to hear the declaration, as were staff members of MCPEI and the Aboriginal Women’s Association.

  There are 24 images in this gallery

  Last updated: Sat, 03/07/2009 - 00:18

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  MCPEI Christmas Card Contest 2007

  Each year, the Mi’kmaq Confederacy of Prince Edward Island sponsors a Christmas Card Contest for Aboriginal students who are asked to create a card which reflects their culture and heritage. The winning entry is converted into a Christmas card which MCPEI mails each Christmas to our friends and clients.

  On this page and the one below, you will view the many contributions we have received over the past few years. We hope you enjoy the contributions and understand why choosing our winning entries is such a difficult decision.

  There are 23 images in this gallery

  Last updated: Wed, 03/04/2009 - 14:27

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  MCPEI Christmas Card Contest 2008

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  Last updated: Fri, 02/20/2009 - 13:27

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  Memorandum of Understanding

  On February 15, 2008, the Mi’kmaq Confederacy of Prince Edward Island entered into Memorandums of Understanding with five business organizations to improve access to economic opportunities for Aboriginals living on and off reserve in the province.

  Partnerships were signed with Active Communities, Central Development Corporation, Junior Achievement of PEI, ProfitLearn PEI and Resources West. By partnering with these organizations, MCPEI is committing to further enhancing Aboriginal access to employment opportunities, capacity building, entrepreneurship, as well as other programs designed to assist Island companies and employees.

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  Last updated: Sat, 03/07/2009 - 14:14

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  National Aboriginal Day

  Prince Edward Island’s largest National Aboriginal Day celebration was hosted by the MCPEI on June 21 at Summerside Credit Union Place.

  Several hundred people attended the festivities, hosted by Chief Darlene Bernard and Chief Brian Francis, as well as the staff of MCPEI. National Aboriginal Day is a celebration of the cultural and economic contributions made to Canada by First Nations peoples living on and off reserve.

  “A strong PEI economy needs a strong Aboriginal economy and vice-versa,” she said.

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  Last updated: Sat, 03/07/2009 - 14:08

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  National Day of Action

  On May 29, 2008, the Mi’kmaq Confederacy of Prince Edward Island (MCPEI) hosted a traditional bannock breakfast to mark National Day of Action. The event took place at the Ogosig Native Friendship Centre in Charlottetown featuring many special guests, including Chief Darlene Bernard of Lennox Island First Nation, Chief Brian Francis of Abegweit First Nation, Charlottetown MP Shawn Murphy, as well as PEI Cabinet Ministers Hon. Carolyn Bertram and Hon. Richard Brown.

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  Last updated: Fri, 02/20/2009 - 08:21

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  Partnership Agreement

  In December 2007, members of three levels of governments came together in Charlottetown to sign the historic Canada/PEI/Mi’kmaq Partnership Agreement.

  The Partnership Agreement was signed by Hon. Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Hon. Robert Ghiz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, as well as Chief Darlene Bernard, Chief of Lennox Island First Nation and Chief Brian Francis, Chief of Abegweit First Nation. The historic agreement formally acknowledged the traditional Mi’kmaq Governments and their important role in building a strong and positive future for members of PEI First Nations.

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  Last updated: Sat, 03/07/2009 - 14:11