Penwa' Mawi-Amskwesewey L'nue'kati

native walkers
Benoit First Nation walk-a-ton

Benoit First Nation Mi'kmaw Band celebrates St-Jean Baptiste Day

This year Penwa' Mawi-Amskwesewey L'nue'kati members celebrated St-Jean Baptiste Day with the local Francophone population on Saturday, June 24, 2006 by walking the 14 Km trail from Mainland to Cape St. George..

This was a band fundraiser enjoyed by all who participated. Wela'lin to Bernadette Tellac and Cody Benoit for representing our first nation community in the walk-a-thon and for their fundraising efforts.

Honourable mention to Peter Benoit for his contributions and assistance with our participation in the walk-a-thon. Many thanks to all who sponsored our walkers.

Many thanks to the local Francophone community for making us welcomed and encouraging us to participate.


Original St-Jean Baptiste Day Walk-a-thon press release

Benoit First Nation Sponsor Sheets used in fundraiser

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