Abegweit First Nation

05/27/2026

05/25/2026

🌿The new Abegweit Development Inc. is guided by a blended Board of Directors, bringing together community leadership and experienced independent members to shape our economic future.

We're proud to introduce our Board:
👤 Chief Roderick Gould Jr. (Chair) — Chief, Abegweit First Nation
👤 Olive Crane — Director of Strategic Planning & Intergovernmental Affairs
👤 Lee Bragg — Executive Vice Chair, Eastlink
👤 Doug Newson — CEO, Charlottetown Airport Authority
👤 Kateri Coade — Executive Director, Mi'kmaq Confederacy of PEI

Together, they provide the oversight, vision, and accountability that will drive meaningful, lasting change for our community. We're grateful for their leadership and commitment to our future. 🙏

🔗 Learn more at: abegweitdevelopment.ca

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

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🤝 Strengthening Relationships Through Collaboration

🤝 Olive Crane is recognized for her ongoing commitment to advancing reconciliation through community and relationship-building with Abegweit First Nation.

🌿 Through senior leadership roles in intergovernmental affairs and strategic planning, she has helped foster meaningful partnerships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous governments and organizations.

🌱 Her collaborative approach continues to support initiatives that advance reconciliation in action.

💛 Her work strengthens relationships that support long-term community development and understanding.

Lennox Island First Nation - Abegweit First Nation - Mi'kmaq Confederacy of PEI

05/19/2026

🚨 Exciting news for Abegweit First Nation!

🌱 We're proud to introduce Abegweit Development Inc., the economic arm of Abegweit First Nation, built to invest in our community's future.

✨ Our mission is simple: build community wealth, create lasting employment, and strengthen our economic sovereignty for this generation and the ones to come.

👉 Fully supported by Chief and Council, Abegweit Development Inc. is our community's vehicle for strategic investment, private-sector partnerships, and a future of self-sufficiency.

This is our moment. This is our future.

🔗 Learn more at abegweitdevelopment.ca

05/18/2026

We want to hear from you!

What does “connection” mean to you?

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05/10/2026

Today, May 10th, is Bear Witness Day. 🧸🧡

This National Day of Action invites people of all ages to “bear witness” to the full and prompt implementation of Jordan’s Principle – a human rights principle and legal rule that ensures First Nations children receive the services and supports they need, when they need them.

➡️ About Jordan’s Principle:

Jordan’s Principle is named in memory of Jordan River Anderson, a young boy from Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba who was failed by both the federal and provincial governments and spent his entire life in hospital before passing away at the age of five.

Teddy bears were Jordan’s favourite toy🧸 They have since become a symbol of solidarity and awareness.

Bear Witness Day honours Jordan’s legacy and calls for action so First Nations children do not experience gaps, delays, or denials in accessing government services because they are First Nations.

➡️ Here are some ways you can take action today:

• Learn more about Jordan’s Principle through educational resources developed by the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada

• Share photos of teddy bears using the hashtags and to help raise awareness

• Write a letter or postcard to your elected official or the Prime Minister calling for the full implementation of Jordan’s Principle and the Spirit Bear Plan. Templates are available here: https://fncaringsociety.com/bear-witness-day

First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement

05/08/2026

🚨Abegweit Update – April 2026 Monthly Recap

📰 April was a busy month for Abegweit First Nation community members! Check out our monthly update to stay connected with what’s happening in our community. This edition includes updates from Education, Health, and our EMO departments.

⬇️ Learn about some of the many initiatives happening in our community.

👀 Don’t miss out! Check out our monthly recap and stay in the loop: abegweit.ca/resources/newsletter/

05/07/2026

🚨 This year’s Emergency Preparedness Week marks a historical milestone for Abegweit First Nation 🚨

✍️ We are incredibly proud to share that on May 4th, 2026, Chief Gould signed a first-of-its-kind multilateral emergency management agreement with the GCIndigenous and Prince Edward Island Government, making Epekwitk the first in Canada to enter into such an agreement!

🗣️"Abegweit First Nation is proud to be formally recognized as an equal and full partner in emergency management service delivery. Working collaboratively with the federal and provincial governments allows us to provide exemplary emergency services that are culturally grounded and managed by our own community. This partnership represents meaningful progress on our path toward self-determination." - Chief Gould

🔗To read the full press release, visit: www.abegweit.ca/in-the-news PEI Public Safety

05/05/2026

In a historic move, Abegweit First Nation, the Province of Prince Edward Island, and Canada have signed a multilateral emergency management agreement.

This agreement supports the First Nation’s right to self-determination. Community members will be full and equal partners in strengthening their community’s capacity and resilience in the face of climate change and other emergencies.

Learn more here https://t.co/SH2aCyg3Jk