People of the Dawn
Ktaqmkuk 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.
Beothuk Connections
In 1972 the Cape St. George Indian Band was formed and under the umbrella of the Native Council of Newfoundland and Lanbrador (Name changed to the Federation of Newfoundland and Labrador Indians), Elder Edna May Benoit was the seceretary of the band at that time. Josephine Benoit Simon, Sylester Joe Benoit, Geraldine Jesso and Lavern Felix were Councillors. Adolph Benoit from Marches Point was the Chief/Saqamaw.
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Culture and Traditions
We are providing services and programs that will revitalize and maintain our heritage, language and culture.
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Proud History
Our 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 ocean and one with the animals. We are proud Eagle (Kitpu) clan...
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