Lnuey

Established in 2019, Lnuey is an initiative that focuses on the advancement, implementation, and protection of the constitutionally entrenched rights of the Epekwitnewaq Mikmaq (Mikmaq of PEI). This is particularly important as we begin the process of determining how our people can benefit from our rights as we begin negotiations through the Mikmaq-Prince Edward Island-Canada Framework Agreement. The Framework Agreement affirms the historic Mikmaq treaties and commits the Federal and Provincial governments to respectful and cooperative negotiations with the Mikmaq to deal with our outstanding Aboriginal and treaty rights claims. The work of Lnuey is guided by three responsibilities: Negotiations, consultation, and governance development. In turn, each responsibility is supported by the capacity to professionally communicate its activities to the Epekwitnewaq Mikmaq and public. Lnuey means Belonging to or pertaining to the Mikmaq People as a whole, and its tagline doubles as its...