Sun setting on Lennox Island First Nation taken from
Malpeque Bay.
Photograph provided by Charlie Greg Sark Jr.
Why is the Malpeque Bay Sacred?
Malpeque, called "Magpeq" by the Mi'kmaq, means "the
swelled up bay".
There are many stories and documents on Lennox Island about the surrounding
bay. The best answer to this question would be found on the plaque that
is displayed outside the Cultural Centre, which reads:
"Untold generations of Aboriginal people have respected and cherished
these lands and waters. Archeological evidence and oral traditions indicate
a native presence on the shores of the Bay dating back 10,000 years. The
Mi’kmaq have a permanent settlement on Lennox Island since at least the
early 19th century. Their spiritual attachment to this place endures Malpeque
Bay with a significance which all Canadians can appreciate."
For more information contact:
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Lennox Island First Nation
P.O. Box 134,
Lennox Island, PE C0B 1P0
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Tel: (902) 831-2779
Tel: (902) 831-3438
Fax: (902) 831-3153
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E-mail: lilearnb@auracom.com
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