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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 10, 2025 Lennox Island Chief Tabatha Bernard Raises Concerns on Jordan’s Principle at Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly Wednesday, December 10, 2025 (Epekwitk, Prince Edward Island) — Chief Tabatha Bernard of Lennox...

Efforts to revitalize the Mi’kmaw language have been growing on Lennox Island First Nation through multiple initiatives in the community. Some of those include a language curriculum in John J. Sark Memorial School and a Mi’kmaw course offered by UPEI.

Trick or treating will now take place Thursday, October 30th due to weather

ST ANNE’S CHURCH | NOVEMBER 5 @ 9:15 AM | JOIN STUDENTS AND STAFF OF JOHN J SARK MEMORIAL SCHOOL AS WE HONOR THOSE WHO SERVED

October 1 2025 | Eastlink Centre | All Are Welcome!

Dancers in bright regalia and drummers whose beat echoed through the community greeted hundreds of people who came together this weekend to celebrate the 25th annual Lennox Island Mawio’mi.

August 23rd and 24th, 2025 | Lennox Island Cultural Grounds | Everyone is welcome | No drugs or alcohol permitted | Bring your own chairs

“Megapaji: To Eat in Abundance” offers a one-of-a-kind cultural and culinary experience that cannot be found anywhere else in Atlantic Canada! The open-fire preparation of PEI lobster, oysters, and mussels, combined with storytelling and traditional techniques,...

Chief Tabatha Bernard from Lennox Island First Nation discusses the recent meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Chief Tabatha Bernard from Lennox Island First Nation on P.E.I. says Prime Minister Mark Carney seems willing to work with First Nations peoples on major projects.

Newly Elected Chief Tabatha Bernard of Lennox Island First Nation attended the summit with the Prime Minister and First Nations rights holders on the implementation of Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act in Ottawa yesterday.

All her life, Tabatha Bernard has strived to be there for her Lennox Island community. “It’s my home,” she said. “I believe it’s my heart.” Previously, Bernard also served three terms as councillor — recently, she was voted in as the First Nation community’s new...

Tabatha Bernard says her dream from a young age was to one day become chief of the Lennox Island First Nation. That dream became a reality on June 15, when she won the support of voters on the P.E.I.-based Indigenous reserve.

Island Morning with Mitch Cormier: Lennox Island First Nation has a new leader. Tabatha Bernard was elected chief this week with 177 votes. Voters also elected one off-reserve councillor and two on-reserve councillors. We speak with Bernard to get to know her more and...