Our
Businesses
Building New Economic Opportunities
Lennox Island is home to a thriving business community that’s constantly evolving to meet the needs of the Band and harness new economic opportunities. From our foundational fishing operations to community-focused businesses and emerging ventures, our entrepreneurial leaders are forging the future while honouring our Mi’kmaw culture and serving our community members. Explore our Business Directory for more information about each business currently operating on Lennox Island.
The fishery is our largest employer and we remain eternally grateful to the sea for its bounty. It is with respect, dignity, and thanks that our people accept these offerings. Lennox Island currently has 32 boats in the commercial and traditional lobster fishery. Our citizens harvest oysters, snow crab, clams and countless other fish resources.
In the spring of 2016, our community began operations at Bideford Shellfish Hatchery, the only Aboriginal-owned and operated oyster seed facility in Atlantic Canada. This company is owned by the members of Lennox Island First Nation and all citizens share in its success. Learn more about Bideford Shellfish Hatchery here and all Lennox Island business ventures here.
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Bideford Shellfish Hatchery →
Fisherman’s Pride →
Lennox Island Development Corporation →
Malsano’Kuo’m’: The Shoppe →
Jake’s Place: Gas & Convenience →
Malpek Cannabis →
Lennox Island Greenhouse & Gardens →
Lennox Island Energy Corp →
Experience Lennox Island →

Bideford Shellfish Hatchery
Main Contact: Dawn Campbell-Sapier, Manager
Phone: (902) 831-2282
Email: dsapier@shellfishpei.ca
Address: 136 Bideford Rd, Ellerslie, PE
Website: www.shellfishpei.ca
Social Media: Facebook
As the sole supplier of premium Prince Edward Island hatchery seed, Bideford Shellfish Hatchery is dedicated to providing shellfish growers with safe, fast-growing, high-quality seed.
Their commercial seed products include oysters from PEI-based brood stock. The hatchery’s stock is custom-selected based on superior performance characteristics such as shell shape, growth rate, meat quality, flavour, volume, and disease resistance.
Located within the refurbished Bideford River Marine Centre, the hatchery facilities include an algae room, broodstock conditioning room, larvae culture rearing tanks and many other modern systems designed to ensure the best conditions for seed development. The Hatchery’s team of self-described ‘water geeks’ oversee every step of the process, focusing on the implementation of best practices to sustain the seawater pulled from the Bideford River.
The Bideford Shellfish Hatchery is an incorporated business owned and operated by the Lennox Island Development Corporation. They are proud to continue the tradition of conservation, stewardship, preservation, and culture of the Lennox Island First Nation.
Fisherman’s Pride
Main Contact: Kristin Lewis, Fisheries Operations Manager
Phone: (902)-831-2168
Fax: 902-831-3261
Email: Kristin.lewis@lennoxisland.com
Civic Address: 291 Eagle Feather Trail
Mailing Address: 291 Eagle Feather Trail, Lennox Island, PEI C0B1J0
Staff Email Directory
Kristin Lewis, Fisheries Operations Manager
kristin.lewis@lennoxisland.com
Emily Bernard, Commercial Fisheries Coordinator
emily.bernard@lennoxisland.com
Paige Bernard, Finance
paige.bernard@lennoxisland.com
David Lewis, Fleet Manager
david.lewis@lennoxisland.com
Charles Smallman, Marine Technician
charles.smallman@lennoxisland.com
Overview
Lennox Island First Nation(LIFN) has been very successful in building out its fishery. It’s commercial fishing enterprise – Fisherman’s Pride is 100% owned and operated by LIFN.
Within LIFN, there are 11 band owned vessels and 19 vessels owned and operated by LIFN band members. Operating primarily from the wharf at Lennox Island, Fisherman’s Pride Inc. harvests and sells PEI lobster and snow crab.
With 5 shore-based personnel, 30 sea-going employees, and nearly 90 community members employed in the commercial fisheries, the CFE is a valuable contributor to LIFN’s own source revenues.
Fisherman’s Pride administers all commercial licenses which include snow crab, lobster, herring, tuna, oyster, clam and quahog.
The company is dedicated to the principles of sustainability that have long been an inherent and essential element of the Mi’kmaq culture.
Sustainability refers to the capacity of natural systems and Mi’kmaq society to coexist through ecological and societal balance. Sustainability involves five distinct factors: environmental, social, economic, cultural and spiritual. Each of these are principal factors for the sustainability of Mi’kmaq fisheries.
For more information on the licenses owned by Lennox Island First Nation please contact the fisheries operations manager at (902) 831-2168.
Lennox Island Development Corporation
Main Contact: Mike Randall, Executive Director
Phone: (902) 439-6446
Email: mike.randall@lennoxisland.com
Civic Address: 195 Eagle Feather Trail, Lennox Island First Nation, PE
Mailing Address: 2 Eagle Feather Trail, Lennox Island, PE C0B 1J0
Social Media: @LIDevCorp
The Lennox Island Development Corporation (LIDC) is a commercial corporate entity owned by the Lennox Island First Nation. It is dedicated to enhancing and supporting the economic fabric of the First Nation, by actively pursuing and developing business opportunities that benefit all band members.
The LIDC establishes commercial business ventures and invests in, or partners with, others to form joint venture enterprises. Whether LIDC is the sole owner of an established venture or an equity partner investor, the goal remains constant – to provide a return on investment to the Lennox Island First Nation.
The LIDC’s portfolio of business ventures includes enterprises in fisheries, aquaculture, experiential tourism, property management, retail, commercial real estate, rental property holdings, agriculture, forestry, aquaculture, and social enterprises.
If you’re interested in…
- partnering with LIDC,
- establishing a business joint venture,
- locating a business enterprise on Lennox Island, and/or
- learning more about the benefits of establishing a business on First Nation lands
…we want to hear from you!
Contact us to discuss how we can work together to support your business goals. The Lennox Island First Nation Chief, Council and LIDC will graciously and professionally receive you.
Mike Randall
Executive Director
Lennox Island Development Corporation
Phone: (902) 831-2770
mike.randall@lennoxisland.com
Jasmin Myers, CPA
Finance Officer
Lennox Island Development Corporation
jasmin.myers@lennoxisland.com
Drew Bernard
Energy Lead
Lennox Island Development Corporation
drew.bernard@lennoxisland.com
Dennis Lewis
Maintenance Supervisor
Lennox Island Development Corporation
dennis.lewis@lennoxisland.com
Malsano’Kuo’m’: The Shoppe
Main Contact: Carla Canada, Shoppe Manager
Email: theshoppe@lennoxisland.com
Physical Address: 19 Indian Feather Path, Lennox Island First Nation, PE
Mailing Address: 2 Eagle Feather Trail, Lennox Island, PE C0B 1J0
Social Media: Facebook
Malsano’Kuo’m’: The Shoppe was inspired by Chief Bernard’s travels to other First Nations. She saw the need for a centralized space to help community members access everyday items.
In 2020, Lennox Island created its own model in the community. Open to the public 5 days a week, The Shoppe offers a variety of items including gently used clothing, kitchenware, books, and bathroom accessories. Community members can also purchase convenience store items and fresh veggies grown in Lennox Island Greenhouse.
The Shoppe also offer several community programs to help those in need with winter clothing, children’s clothing, and food baskets.
In 2022, the Sweetgrass Gathering Kitchen opened in The Shoppe. The kitchen offers hot meals 4 times a week at a reasonable price.
The Shoppe is a valued community space. When donations are made to the Lennox Island First Nation, the money is invested in furthering the work of the Shoppe, the Church restoration fund and/or providing sports programming for youth in the community. Lennox Island First Nation is registered as a qualified donee. All those who make a monetary donation to Lennox Island community are able to collect a tax receipt.
Jake’s Place: Gas & Convenience
Main Contact: Kari Palmer, Manager
Phone: 902-831-3211
Email: tmaweyinc@lennoxisland.com
Physical Address: 101 Sweetgrass Trail, Lennox Island First Nation, PE
Mailing Address : 2 Eagle Feather Trail, Lennox Island, PE C0B 1J0
Social Media: Facebook
Jake’s Place is a Band-owned entity under the management of Lennox Island Tmawey Inc. Jake’s Place offers a variety of products in the Cmart from everyday items to tobacco, breakfast and lunch, coffee, and fuel (gas, diesel and furnace oil). Jake’s Place also sells fresh produce from the Lennox Island Greenhouse & Gardens.
Malpek Cannabis
Main Contact: Stephanie Dijulio, Manager
Phone: 902-831-2023
Email: stephanie.dijulio@lennoxisland.com
Physical Address: 183 Eagle Feather Trail, Lennox Island First Nation, PE
Mailing Address: 183 Eagle Feather Trail, Lennox Island, PE C0B 1J0
Website: malpekcannabis.ca
Social Media: Facebook (Malpek Can)
Malpek Cannabis is a band-owned entity under the management of Lennox Island Tmawey Inc.
Located on Lennox Island First Nation, it is a registered and secure cannabis dispensary with a mission to keep the community and their customers safe.
The business retails everything from top-quality tested flowers to concentrates, THC/CBD vaping products, infused edibles, drinks, condiments, and numerous topical and therapeutic products. Community and customer-focused, Malpek Cannabis’ aim is to help educate both beginners and more experienced cannabis consumers on the importance of using cannabis products safely and responsibly.
Lennox Island Greenhouse & Gardens
Main Contact): Mark Ellands, Manager
Email: greenhouse@lennoxisland.com
Physical Address: 44 Indian Feather Path, Lennox Island First Nation, PE
Mailing Address: 2 Eagle Feather Trail, Lennox Island, PE C0B 1J0
Social Media: Facebook
Lennox Island Greenhouse & Gardens is a social enterprise focused on enhancing food security within the community. The products grown by the team are sold locally at Jake’s Place, The Shoppe, and at several markets and cafes across PEI. The team also offers seasonal workshops, Gardening 10, and community garden plots to help community members discover and strengthen their green thumbs.
Lennox Island Energy Corp.
Main Contact: Drew Bernard, Energy Lead
Phone: 902-315-3053
Email: drew.bernard@lennoxisland.com
Physical Address: 195 Eagle Feather Trail, Lennox Island First Nation, PE
Mailing Address: 2 Eagle Feather Trail, Lennox Island, PE C0B 1J0
Experience Lennox Island
Main Contact: Jamie Thomas
Website: www.experiencelennoxisland.com
Experience Lennox Island welcomes visitors from near and far to learn more about the Mi’kmaq culture through immersive experiences, tours, demonstrations, and storytelling. Guests are invited to step back in history at the Cultural Centre and learn more about the 10,000+ years of Mi’kmaq history on Epekwitk. The Centre also celebrates our many talented artisans, showcasing their original woodwork, paintings, jewellery, basket weaving, and more. Visitors can also participate in an interactive experience, such as making artwork, cooking traditional food, or creating a traditional ceremonial piece. Elders also share the stories and legends of our proud culture.
Experience Lennox Island is one of Epekwitk’s (PEI’s) first Indigenous tourism offerings and has been thriving since it first launched.