Kwesawe’k (Oulton’s Island) is protected!

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Great things can be achieved when we all work together. 

Join us to celebrate this significant milestone: Kwesawe’k, also known as Oulton’s Island, is protected.

Kwesawe'k (Oultons Island), PEI (Photo by Stephen DesRoches)

This is a magnificent island and a significant collaboration story between the Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq and the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

Off the northwestern shore of Prince Edward Island, this culturally significant island features nearly 85 hectares of salt marsh, freshwater wetlands and Wabanaki (Acadian) forest. It is a nesting ground for great blue heron, double-crested cormorant and bald eagle. The island also provides important habitat for migrating waterfowl and small animals, like snowshoe hare and red squirrel. 

You're invited to see video highlights from a trip to the island last summer. Plus, we will share what’s next to ensure that the island will benefit the area and those who will cherish it for generations to come. 

The response from the community around Keskamkek (Cascumpec Bay) and across Canada continues to be amazing! Thank you for the generous support from:

• the Evans Family Foundation
• Government of PEI 
• Hewitt Foundation  
• and everyone who helped make this project a success

Speakers 

• Chief Darlene Bernard, Lennox Island First Nation Chief & Epekwitk Assembly of Councils Co-Chair
• Catherine Grenier, President and CEO, NCC
• Ann Worth, Chair, NCC’s Atlantic Regional Board