Mi’kmaq Grand Council Keptin John Joe Sark releases book of Epekwitk stories and history
CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Mi’kmaq Grand Council Keptin John Joe Sark is releasing his new guide, Epekwitk: Tales and Histories of the Mi’kmaq Nation.
The guide begins with the creation story of Epekwitk, the unique title given by the Mi’kmaq for the land now often known as P.E.I. It options color illustrations by Dozy Christmas.
The guide covers Mi’kmaq political relations, the connection with the French and British and the necessity for treaty rights.
It additionally particulars how the Mi’kmaq have been lowered to poverty after their land was stolen and the dire dwelling situations of the Mi’kmaq dwelling in rocky level and Morell within the early Forties.
Sark shares his experiences with institutional racism and addresses the affect of residential colleges on the Mi’kmaq group.
Sark additionally highlights his journey to Rome to have an viewers with Pope John Paul II, through which he introduced an unanswered petition.
He continues his efforts at reconciliation with the Catholic Church on P.E.I. and for the popularity of Treaty Rights.
The guide additionally highlights Mi’kmaq heroes and struggle veterans and features a biography of Chief Jacob Sark, his grandfather.
The story additionally options 20 archival pictures.
