Abegweit First Nation

10/15/2026

🍎 Fall activities with our Little Buds group!

Our Little Buds group enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon of apple picking last month! It was a wonderful opportunity for our youngest community members to spend time outdoors, connect with friends and family, and enjoy the season.

🍂 Nothing beats a beautiful fall day in Epekwitk!

🔗 Learn more about our community programs: www.abegweit.ca

10/13/2026

🧡 Welcoming Elders from neighbouring communities!

✨ We were thrilled to welcome approximately 30 Elders from Millbrook First Nation for a special afternoon of connection and friendship.

👉 Elders from both communities came together to enjoy bingo,
friendly conversation, and laughter, creating a wonderful opportunity for connection and relationship building between our communities.

🌟 Wela’lioq to everyone who helped make these gatherings so special!

10/09/2026

🎃The Chief’s Haunted Barn is BACK! 👻

Step into the dark for a frightful evening at the Chief’s Haunted Barn, October 16-31, 2026!

🥫 Admission is FREE with a non-perishable food item that will go to our local food bank.

⏰ Hours
🕕 Every night: 6-8 p.m.
🕕 Fridays & Saturdays: extended until 10 p.m.

🍫 A canteen is onsite if you need a treat after the scares.

♿ For an accessibility walk-through, call Ella Gould at 902-393-7239.

🔗 www.abegweit.ca/events/

10/09/2026

📣 NAIG 2028 ANNOUNCEMENT!

The countdown is on! The 2028 North American Indigenous Games are heading to Manitoba! 🎉

Hosted by Norway House Cree Nation (NHCN) and the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO), with events taking place in Winnipeg, Manitoba July 9–23, 2028!

NAIG 2028 will bring Indigenous athletes together from across North America for an incredible celebration of sport, culture, and community.

Are you a future Team PEI athlete? We’ll be sharing more information over the coming months about opportunities to get involved, so stay tuned!

Let’s go, Team PEI! 🏅

Read the full media release:https://mcpei.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/261005-RELEASE-NAIG-2028-FINAL.pdf

10/09/2026

Bringing Indigenous health education to the community 🩺

❤️ This fall, third-year nursing students at UPEI are getting the opportunity to learn about Indigenous health, healing and well-being directly within our Mi’kmaq community here in Epekwitk.

🪶 Through the “NURS 3250: Indigenous Health, Healing and Wellbeing” course, students will learn from the knowledge and experience of Abegweit community members, guided by Dr. Terry LeBlanc and members of the Abegweit Health Centre.

🧡 The course was developed as a response to Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action #24, helping future health professionals build a deeper understanding of Indigenous health and culturally safe care.

🎓 We’re proud to work with UPEI to support opportunities that bring education, community and Indigenous knowledge together.

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

📣Our September recap is now available on our website!

Learn about the many programs and initiatives that are happening in our community including new updates from health and education.

🚨This edition also includes important information on Hog Island and the Land Code timeline.

🔗 Be sure to check it out, you don’t want to miss these important updates! www.abegweit.ca/resources/newsletter/

10/07/2026

🧡October is Mi’kmaq History Month 🧡

🪶 This month is an opportunity to learn more about the history, culture, traditions and ongoing contributions of the Mi’kmaq. It’s a time to listen and to create space for learning and understanding.

✨ We’re sharing a few special moments from our National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Treaty Day ceremonies which began this month of learning.

🎥 If you haven’t had a chance, we encourage you to watch the livestream and hear directly from local Indigenous Elders and Leaders: www.youtube.com/

Wela’lioq to everyone who continues to share their knowledge, stories and teachings.

L'nuey PEI Prince Edward Island Government

10/01/2026