Mi'kmaq Confederacy of PEI

Supports the development and delivery of sport and recreation opportunities for Indigenous youth across Epekwitk / PEI who live both on and off reserve. Programs and activities include:

• Fundamental movement through play programs (Active Start)
• Sports camps
• Tournaments
• Coaching opportunities
• Competitions

Supports Epekwitnewaq Mi'kmaq students reach their full potential by encouraging academic, cultural, and social growth from Early years to grade 12. Education Program staff work closely with administrators, teachers, and staff of John J. Sark Memorial School, Westisle Family of Schools, Bluefield Family of Schools, and Morell Family of Schools to address the unique needs of First Nations students. Areas of focus include:

• Ensuring education services better reflect student needs, culture and language
• Helping students and their families develop goals to address school absenteeism and discontinuation
• Providing technology support and innovative learning solutions for students, staff, and schools
• Increasing opportunities for Mi'kmaq language and cultural instruction across the province

Supports Indigenous people living in Epekwitk / PEI in both urban and rural areas to prepare for training and employment or a return to work. The program is client-centered and based on each individual participant's career/job plan. Specific employment services can vary, but generally include:

• Relevant hands-on career exploration experiences
• Job opportunities
• Education and training related to career goals
• Pre-employment training

The program is delivered in partnership with employers, training institutions, and government departments to develop and roll out initiative that support hands-on career explorations experiences, job opportunities, education, and training.

Provides support and prevention services to assist Mi'kmaq families who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing difficulties at home that could impact the overall safety and wellbeing of their children.

Offers programs and services to support the health and well-being of Indigenous people in

Epekwitk / PEI. Includes:

• Improving access to health programs and services for First Nation communities
• Empowering Epekwitnewaq Mi'kmaq to manage their health and well-being
• Increasing awareness of the health and wellness programs available in Epekwitk / PEI
• Strengthening capacity within First Nation communities to address unique health and safety concerns
• Advocating for the health and wellness needs of First Nations people and communities in Epekwitk / PEI
• Fostering collaboration with government organizations, non-governmental organizations, and Indigenous organizations
• Ensuring the health and wellness needs of Epekwitnewaq Mi'kmaq are reflected in health policies, programs, and procedures

Provides technical advice and assistance to member First Nations on various aspects of environmental stewardship and sustainability. Helps strengthen communication and relationships between First Nations communities, government, municipalities, businesses, and environmental organizations to promote and support sustainable management of resources. Areas of focus include:

• Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Forestry Management
• Oceans Management
• Research and Land Use Interviews
• Watershed Management
• Solid Waste Management
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Geographical Information Systems

Assists Indigenous individuals to apply for, renew, or replace their Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). Supports include:

• Assistance with completing and submitting applications
• Assistancewith certifying the required documentations, identification, and the photographs
• Assistance with eliminating the need for a guarantor