363:. Due to distance between the reserves and conflicts with the Council of the Lennox Island First Nation, it was decided that the Abegweit First Nation should be formed. Morell, Rocky Point, and Scotchfort reserves were then held by the Abegweit First Nation after a vote on March 7, 1972. The 279 acre (113.10 hectare) Scotchfort Reserve 4 was created and like all reserves on Prince Edward Island, was administered as part of the
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Epekwitk Assembly of Councils was formed in 2019 and serves as the joint communication between the Lennox First Nation and Abegweit First Nation. This council is run by both Chiefs and Councils from both nations in an effort to develop different aspects of each of the First Nation's life ranging
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Abegweit First Nation has a Community Economic Development Program (CEDP) which focuses on further developing the community through various services. Some of these services include proposal development, community economic planning, land and resource development, and research for new
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Abegweit First Nation was unable to hold its annual PowWow for two years. In 2022, they were able to finally host its first large one in Scotchfort. Many people partook in this two-day celebration consisting of traditional dances, songs, and rituals. One traditional dance is the Blanket Dance.
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This principle was practiced daily in hunting traditions, recreational activities, and expansion. Abegweit Mi'kmaq people only pick blueberries and cranberries despite the affluent variety of other berries that grow in the surrounding area. They see resources as a gift that should not be taken for
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Hatchery has grown since its initial launch, releasing over a million fish back into the streams as of 2022. This process includes taking stock from rivers and incubating the eggs for about six months until they hatch. Once the fish are fully developed, they are released back into the streams
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Abegweit Biodiversity Enhancement Hatchery was created in 2012 as an organization aimed to give back to the environment. Since its creation, the Abegweit Biodiversity Enhancement Hatchery focuses on preserving brook trout and Alaskan salmon which are both raised at the facility. Recreational
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Abegweit First Nation owns and operates a number of businesses, including
Ultramar Epekwitk Gas Bar, a Robin's Donuts franchise, Red Stone Truck & Marine, and a commercial fishing fleet. Abegweit First Nation also houses Abegweit Biodiversity and Enhancement Hatchery, Abegweit Conservation
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Abegweit Comprehensive Community Plan, the Abegweit First Nation aims to promote informed decision making and focus on band involvement. Steps to implement these goals include developing a youth council and creating a Business Continuity Plan. Every year, the
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Abegweit is a custom band that is governed by 1 Chief and 3 Councillors that are elected every 4 years. The
Abegweit First Nation is currently a part of Section 10 Band and uses as custom electoral system. The current chief is Roderick Walter Gould Jr who began his term in 2019.
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Abegweit First Nation's economy, bringing in $ 7 million in revenue. In order to maintain this source of income, the Abegweit First Nation has prioritized educating younger generations about the importance of preserving the Hatchery.
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until separating in 1972. Soon after the separation on May 17, 1972, the first election was held appointing a chief and two councillors. The
Abegweit First Nation amalgamated the three reserves in the eastern part of the province in the 1990s.
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