People of the Dawn
Ktaqmkuk Lnu'k/Mi'kmaq have always had a prominent presence in St. George's Bay (Nujio'qoniik) 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. Some have Beothuk connections.
Beothuk Connections
In 1972 the Port au Port Indian Band was formed in Cape St George under the umbrella of the Native Council of Newfoundland and Lanbrador (Name changed to the Federation of Newfoundland and Labrador Indians), Edna May Benoit was the seceretary of the band at that time. Josephine Benoit Simon, Sylester Joe Benoit, Geraldine Jesso and Lavern & Arsen Felix were Councillors. Adolph Benoit from Marches Point was the Chief/Saqmaw.
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Culture and Traditions
We are providing services and programs that will revitalize and maintain our Lnu'k heritage, language and culture.
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Proud History
Our Lnu'k - Mi'kmaw Community lived of our sacred lands since long before the arrival of the Europeans. We are one with the forest, one with the water and one with the animals. We are proud Eagle (Kitpu) clan...
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