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P.E.I. asking Ottawa to change name of Confederation Bridge to Epekwitk Crossing
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Apr 29, 2022 | 9:55 AM
CHARLOTTETOWN — Members of the Prince Edward Island legislature have voted unanimously to ask the federal authorities to vary the title of the Confederation Bridge to Epekwitk Crossing.
Epekwitk is the Mi’kmaq phrase for “one thing mendacity on the water,” and it’s the conventional title the Mi’kmaq folks have lengthy used to explain the Island.
A number of members of the legislature stood in the home of meeting to talk in favour of the proposed change, saying the brand new title would replicate the province’s dedication to reconciliation.
P.E.I. Premier Dennis King put ahead the movement.