Penwa' Mawi-Amskwesewey L'nue'kati

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Pre-history:

The Benoit Lnu'k/Mi'kmaq Community traces its history back to the Chego/Shegone family, to Francois Benoit and Anne L'Official, and to a number of other Lnu'k/Mi'kmaq families who are the ancestors to most of the Benoit family of Lnu'k/Mi'kmaq in Taqamkuk. We are proud Benoit (eagle) clan. Other prominent family names in our community include Benoit, Young, Jesso, and Marche. We are status Indians under the provincial Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation Band.

Lnu'k/Mi'kmaq have always had a prominent presence in St. George's Bay (Baie St-George) and on Payun Aqq Payunji'j (the Port au Port Peninsula). Many of our Lnu'k/Mi'kmaq ancestors came from around Pitu'pa'q (Bras d'Or lakes) in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. We also have Beothuk connections.

The Benoit 1st Nation Native Council recognizes the Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation Saqamaw as our Taqamkuk Chief of the Taqamkukewa'q (Newfoundland Mi'kmaq) outside of Conne River.

Our Mandate:

Penwa' Mawi-Amskwesewey L'nue'kati was established to fill this void in our hearts and in our community.

We will work to build our community and educate our children exposing them to our true history.

We will seek services and programs that will help revitalize and maintain our language and culture.

We are a Regional Native Council.

Kwe', Penwa' Mawi-Amskwesewey L'nue'kati - Benoit 1st Nation Native Council. A Lnu'k/Mi'kmaq community that is working together to build its language, culture and traditions. Connecting the Elders and the Youth.





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