Buffy Sainte Marie - June 27th, 2010
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, an amazing show featuring hit songs including; Universal Soldier, Up Where We Belong, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee and Running for the Drum.

National Aboriginal Day Celebrations 2010
The NCPEI Executive, Board, Staff and members and invited guests from Spring Park Elementary School, celebrated National Aboriginal Day on June 21st. Drumming, dancing, singing, craft demonstrations and traditional teaches were shared with those in attendance.

The NCPEI would like to thank everyone for making the National Aboriginal Day Celebrations a success

Habitat for Humanity House Build
We all pitched in as staff and went to volunteer at the Habitat for Humanity House build on May 28th. One of our members has worked hard volunteering to be able to acquire a house for her and her family and we helped her achieve her 500 hours. Overall - we had a great time!

National Aboriginal Day 2009

Raising of the Honour Pole, Panmure Island - June 11
On June 11, 2009, NCPEI held a ceremony to erect an honour pole carved by Aboriginal Artist Levi Cannon. The Honor Pole was created as a gift to the Aboriginal community to represent peace and healing. The date acknowledges the first anniversary (June 11, 2008) of the Federal Government’s apology for their role in the Indian residential schools systems.

New Horizons Elders & Youth Project
In the summer of 2009, numerous Elders and youth participated in a New Horizons project where the would meet throughout the summer where the Elders would share legends and the youth would draw. “Aboriginal Elder’s: Living the Journey to Ensure our Destiny” was the name of the book that was produced as a result of their efforts. A book launch was held to honour their hard work this past fall.

2009 Freezing for Warmth Campaign
On November 25th, 2009, over 20 staff, members and volunteers at the NCPEI slept out on the streets on the corner of University Avenue and Fitzroy Street to raise awareness for homelessness. NCPEI owns and operates the only women's homeless shelter in Charlottetown called Grandmother's House. This event also helped raised funds to assist in the operational costs of the shelter.

17th Annual Panmure Island Abegweit Pow Wow, August 14, 15, 16th
Each year, NCPEI hosts the Annual Abegweit Pow Wow at the Panmure Island Cultural Grounds the third weekend in August. The Pow wow serves as an excellent opportunity for cultural sharing and teaching as thousands of visitors attend from across the country.

Christmas 2009

Lnu Fisheries Limited

Diversity Week, UPEI
UPEI Recently Celebrate Diversity Week and the NCPEI was on hand with information booths to join in the celebration!

Kelewatl Harvesting Commission Hosts Trapping and Firearm Safety Course, February 2010