Epekwitk Mi'kmaq Place Names
Our Mi'kmaq leadership, L’nuey, and the Government of PEI are proud to announce the placement of signs across Epekwitk (PEI) featuring our traditional Mi’kmaq place names in honour of Aboriginal Awareness Week (May 19-22, 2020).
This idea was brought to life through the collaboration between Mi’kmaq and allies to recognize this beautiful, unceded, Mi’kmaq territory. What better way to share our people’s story, educate our fellow Islanders, celebrate our heritage, and recognize our long existence on this land?
We (L’nuey) will be sharing photos of each sign, spread across all three counties, throughout the week - along with the names, meanings, and historical information of each area. You’ll notice the Mi’kmaq names for places were often more descriptive of the traits of the area, instead of naming places after people or locations far away.
Wli Mui’walujik L’nuk Wna’kwekmuow - Happy Aboriginal Awareness Week!
Msit No’kmaq – All My Relations