CE-107 conventionDeclaration detailLevel http://ica-atom.org/doc/RS-2#5.4 Quotes copied from these websites: * ncpei.com/contact * ncpei.com/about/about-us * ncpei.com/about-us/aims-and-objectives corporateBody Native Council of Prince Edward Island conventionDeclaration 1973 - present Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island The following was copied from the Native Council of prince Edward island's website: 1. To aid and assist all off-reserve people of Aboriginal ancestry in Prince Edward Island to form local organizations for the purpose of advancing their general living conditions and achieving a level of self-government; 2. To work with all levels of government, public and private agencies, and private industry to improve social, educational and employment opportunities for off-reserve Aboriginal peoples of Prince Edward Island; 3. To foster and strengthen language, cultural identity and pride among Aboriginal peoples of Prince Edward Island; 4. To inform the general public of unique needs of the off-reserve Aboriginal peoples of Prince Edward Island and their efforts to achieve full participation in self-government and in the economic, social and political life of the province; 5. To co-operate with all other Aboriginal organizations whose aims are similar to those of the association; 6. To foster and establish a relationship with the Mi’kmaq Grand Council and other Aboriginal groups in dealing with the treaty rights and land claim issues which affect the Mi’kmaq and other Aboriginals of the Native Council of Prince Edward Island; 7. To assist and give a collective voice to the Mi’kmaq and other Aboriginal persons living off reserve in Prince Edward Island; 8. To advocate and hold all levels of government accountable on behalf of the Mi’kmaq and all Aboriginals on Prince Edward Island for treaty rights and land claims; 9. To provide resources and a community setting for the Mi’kmaq and all Aboriginals on Prince Edward Island (off-reserve) in exercising traditional rights, customs and practices; 10. To advocate on behalf of and to give a collective voice to the Mi’kmaq and other Aboriginal persons living off reserve in Prince Edward Island, including bringing court proceedings on their behalf. The following was copied from the Native Council of prince Edward island's website: 1. To aid and assist all off-reserve people of Aboriginal ancestry in Prince Edward Island to form local organizations for the purpose of advancing their general living conditions and achieving a level of self-government; 2. To work with all levels of government, public and private agencies, and private industry to improve social, educational and employment opportunities for off-reserve Aboriginal peoples of Prince Edward Island; 3. To foster and strengthen language, cultural identity and pride among Aboriginal peoples of Prince Edward Island; 4. To inform the general public of unique needs of the off-reserve Aboriginal peoples of Prince Edward Island and their efforts to achieve full participation in self-government and in the economic, social and political life of the province; 5. To co-operate with all other Aboriginal organizations whose aims are similar to those of the association; 6. To foster and establish a relationship with the Mi’kmaq Grand Council and other Aboriginal groups in dealing with the treaty rights and land claim issues which affect the Mi’kmaq and other Aboriginals of the Native Council of Prince Edward Island; 7. To assist and give a collective voice to the Mi’kmaq and other Aboriginal persons living off reserve in Prince Edward Island; 8. To advocate and hold all levels of government accountable on behalf of the Mi’kmaq and all Aboriginals on Prince Edward Island for treaty rights and land claims; 9. To provide resources and a community setting for the Mi’kmaq and all Aboriginals on Prince Edward Island (off-reserve) in exercising traditional rights, customs and practices; 10. To advocate on behalf of and to give a collective voice to the Mi’kmaq and other Aboriginal persons living off reserve in Prince Edward Island, including bringing court proceedings on their behalf. The vision of the NCPEI is to have a strong political and structured organization that can deal effectively with other Governments, pursue renewal, while expanding some of its current activities. The NCPEI will be strong in its economic development capacity to develop business, tourism, and services for the organization and its members. The NCPEI will establish social activities which nurture Aboriginal identities, Aboriginal excellence in sports, as well host culturally sensitive programs for children, youth, adults, and Elders. The NCPEI regards both traditional and contemporary activities as beneficial.

"The Native Council of Prince Edward Island is set up in such a way to allow maximum participation of all members. It is also set up to be democratic, and to let as many members as possible practice basic skills in self-government.

It would be good in some ways to return to traditional forms and methods of government. This has not yet been possible because we are so much a part of the general PEI society, and because we have for so long operated under the laws and political forms of Canada.

NCPEI is really a federation made up of three zones, 1-Prince, 2-Queens and 3-Kings. In addition, members can organize smaller units on a local or community basis. These smaller units ensure that people will be well represented and that they will have recognition of their particular local needs. This also allows for easier communication between individuals and the Provincial association.

Members elect their delegates (20 from each zone) to the Annual General Assembly, and they elect their representatives (2 from each zone) to the Board of Directors. Members of the Executive are elected at-large and serve four-year terms. Since NCPEI was incorporated, there has been a healthy participation of members at the executive level and a healthy turnover as well as continuity in the executive group."

"Most of the members of the Native Council of Prince Edward Island (PEI) descend from the original Mi'kmaq people who inhabited the Island for untold centuries. They were an independent and powerful people who thrived in this rich land by hunting, fishing, gathering, and trading with other Aboriginal nations. Some of our members continue to live in the traditional way, while others work in the modern economy.

The early Mi'kmaq established their ways of governing, and of managing their economy and their social relationships. Today, NCPEl dedicates itself to continue this tradition through our own form of self-government for the Métis, Non-status and status Indians living off-reserve on Prince Edward Island.

The Native Council of PEI began as PEI Local # 17 of the New Brunswick and PEI Association of Métis and Non-status Indians. This took place on September 8, 1973. At this founding conference, PEI Local #17 elected Peggy Rydzewski as second Vice-president and Marcia MacLeod as a member of the Board to represent us.

This arrangement worked well, but as the Island membership grew it became clear that our population required direct representation. On April 1, 1975 the PEI Association of Métis and Non-status Indians formed as an independent group and we incorporated, under the Societies Act of Prince Edward Island. Still later in our evolution, we changed our name to the Native Council of Prince Edward Island (November 23, 1978). Each of these milestones should be looked upon as steps in the return of Aboriginal people to a state of self-government."

Submission from the Native Council of Prince Edward Island 1990-01-01 2000-12-31

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