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Working together to improve the lives of Mi’kmaq on Prince Edward Island, now and in the future.

In recognition of Mi'kmaq rights, the Mi'kmaq Confederacy of PEI unifies the Abegweit First Nation and the Lennox Island First Nation in protecting, enhancing and strengthening the Mi'kmaq Nation in Prince Edward Island.

The Mi'kmaq Confederacy of PEI promotes knowledge and understanding of these rights, conducts research, develops and implements initiatives and builds relationships necessary to resolve issues in a cooperative manner. They uphold and sustain the principles of unity, cooperation, partnership, trust, respect, and integrity.

The Mi'kmaq Confederacy of PEI Board mandated the organization to provide technical and advisory support with regards to the implementation of Mi'kmaq treaty and Aboriginal rights in Prince Edward Island. They promote understanding and respect between Mi'kmaq and non-Mi'kmaq partners through initiatives that continually shed light on and address issues that affect the Mi'kmaq condition.

Respect

Our relationships are based on mutual trust and respect for ourselves, community, culture and partnerships.

Unity

As one, we work together to build relationships, raise awareness and increase understanding.

Dedication

We are dedicated to working and forming healthy, vibrant, strong relationships that will strive to reach the organization’s mandate.

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Important Notices

Employment opportunites:

19 June 2013

Mi'kmaq Legends:

Apprentice Director

The Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI (MCPEI) Employment Services is seeking an Apprentice Director to work with a Consulting Director to be part of a summer theatre project, based out of Charlottetown, PE

For more information please click HERE

Stage Manager and Tour Coordinator

The Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI (MCPEI) Employment Services is seeking a Stage Manager and Tour Coordinator to work with the Apprentice Director and Consulting Director to be part of a summer theatre project based out of Charlottetown, PE.

For more information, please click HERE

Aboriginal Actors

The Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI (MCPEI) Employment Services is seeking Aboriginal Actors to be part of a summer theatre project, based out of Charlottetown, PE,

For more information, please click HERE

13 June 2013

Mi'kmaq Confederacy Transcriber

The Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI (MCPEI) is seeking a Transcriber to work out of the MCPEI office in Summerside or Charlottetown. The Transcriber will perform a wide range of duties and will be responsible for the following:

Transferring voice recorded Mi’kmaq Land Use interviews from cassette tape to digital format.
Transcribing from digital format into Microsoft Office Word document.
Organizing and maintaining digital and hard copy Mi’kmaq Land Use interviews.

Please click HERE for more information

12 June 2013

Employment opportunity:

Mi'kmaq Confederacy Health Emergency Management Coordinator

The objectives of the Health Emergency Management aspect of the Health Program work are: to increase capacity amongst PEI Mi'kmaq communities to effectively plan for health emergencies, deal with health emergencies, and maintain emergency plans; to minimize the impact of any health emergencies on PEI Mi'kmaq communities and to increase collaboration with relevant Federal government divisions, provincial government sectors, non-governmental organizations, and other Aboriginal organizations to support the prevention and management of health emergencies within Mi'kmaq communities.

Please click HERE for more information

28 May 2013

Mi'kmaq Confederacy celebrates National Aboriginal Day

Please join us at the Lefurgey Cultural Centre, Summerside, on Friday, 21 June, for a FREE BBQ, drumming, face painting and games from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. Please click HERE for Media Release

07 June 2013