Welcome to the Native Council of Prince Edward Island (NCPEI) The Native Council of Prince Edward Island is a Community of Aboriginal People residing off reserve in traditional Mi'kmaq territory. NCPEI is the self governing authority for all off reserve Aboriginal people living on Epekwitk (PEI).
ITS ALMOST POW WOW TIME!
The NCPEI is getting ready for that time of year again. The 18th Annual Abegweit Pow Wow will be held in Panmure Island, PEI on August 21st & 22nd, 2010. Vendor and camper setup on the Friday August 20th.
MC: Jimmy Augustine, Elsipogtog, NB
Head Male Dancer: Don Barnaby Head Female Dancer: Leslie Tuplin Host Drum: Kitpu. Eskasoni, NS
As always the NCPEI welcomes everyone to come and enjoy a weekend celebration of tradition and culture through dancing, drumming and feasting.
NCPEI would also like to advise that it is an absolute that no drugs or alcohol will be permitted on the Pow Wow grounds.
For more information on the Pow wow or to sign up to volunteer, please call Amanda at 892-5314 ext 225 or email communications@ncpei.com
36th ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY - JULY 17TH & 18TH, 2010
The NCPEI would like to thank all invited guests and members for making this years AGA a successfull meeting. The Executive and staff look forward to advancing on the direction put forward by you as per your Resolutions.
Ikanawtiket
Ikanawtiket in Mi’kmaq language loosely translates to pathfinder. Sharing an Aboriginal eco-centric world view about interconnectedness, interdependency, and respect for Mother Earth prompted Ikanawtiket to hold an Aboriginal Youth workshop (ARISES 2010) and produce the book Species at Risk – Leave no Footprint. www.countdown2010.net/partnerid
NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY CELEBRATIONS WERE A HUGE SUCCESS
The NCPEI Executive, Board, Staff and members and invited guests from Spring Park Elementary School, celebrated National Aboriginal Day on June 21st. with the 8th Annual Mocassin Walk. Walkers proceed from the Farmers Market on Belevdere Avenue to Victoria Park where the celebrations began at 12 noon. Drumming, dancing, singing, craft demonstrations and traditional teaches were shared with those in attendance.
Volunteers began the 2nd Annual Indian Summer Games at 1:00p.m. with lots of great food and prizes were won!!
The NCPEI would like to thank the following for making the National Aboriginal Day Celebrations a success;
- Special guests including; Hon. Carolyn Bertram, Minister; Tracey Cutcliffe, Deputy, Mayor Clifford Lee
- Spring Park Elementary School grade 5 & 6 teachers
- Spring Park Elementary School students
- Craft demonstrators ( Charlie Sark, Joe John & Irene Sanipass, Levi Cannon)
- Mawita'jik staff & volunteers
- Katimavik staff & volunteers
- MCPEI Sports & Rec partnership for Indian Summer Games
- NCPEI Executive, Board, Staff and member volunteers
BUFFY SAINTE-MARIE ROCKED THE KINGS PLAYHOUSE IN GEORGETOWN!!
The Native Council of PEI was a proud partner with the Kings Playhouse in Georgetown in sponsoring a concert featuring Buffy Sainte-Marie on June 27th.
Many Buffy fans got a wonderful surprise when entering the lobby of the Kings Playhouse prior to the concert. Many members of the Aboriginal community showcased with drumming, dancing, singing, crafters and samples of traditional foods. It was a great kick off to the evening, which was followed by an amazing show featuring hit songs including; Universal Soldier, Up Where We Belong, Bury My Heart at Wonded Knee and Running for the Drum.
The NCPEI would like to thank;
- The Kings Playhouse for their partnership
- Mawita'jik staff & volunteers
- Aboriginal community members, for making the Showcase an amazing and proud display of our culture!
- NCPEI Executive, Board & Staff
- Traditional Food(s) providers
and last but not least...... THANK YOU BUFFY SAINTE MARIE !!!!
