Mi’kmaw digital archive

L’nuey launched a new Mi’kmaw-led digital archive to mark the 300th anniversary of the 1726 Peace and Friendship Treaty. The project aims to make Mi’kmaw history in Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island) easier to find, understand, and use.

The 1726 Peace and Friendship Treaty was confirmed on June 4, 1726, at Fort Anne in Annapolis Royal. Mi’kmaw leaders and their allies in the Wabanaki Confederacy entered into the agreement with the British to support peaceful co‑existence and shared responsibilities. Peace and Friendship Treaties did not involve the surrender of Mi’kmaw lands. These Treaties are enshrined in the Canadian Constitution and continue to shape rights and responsibilities for all Treaty partners.

Mi’kmaw history in Epekwitk has long been under-researched and underrepresented in mainstream histories. L’nuey’s new digital archive, called Tku Atlasma’lit, is intended to help close that gap by bringing together a wide range of historical records related to the Mi’kmaq of Epekwitk in one online, Mi’kmaw-led space. 

Through a partnership with the Robertson Library at UPEI, the collection will be freely accessible and searchable through the Island Archives platform, helping ensure these important records are preserved and available to communities, researchers, educators, and the public.

Jenene Wooldridge, Executive Director of L’nuey, says Tku Atlasma’lit responds to a long-standing gap in how Mi’kmaw history has been collected and shared. “It brings together historical materials in a Mi’kmaw-led space that supports research, education, and self-determination,” she says. “As we mark 300 years since the 1726 Peace and Friendship Treaty, this work ensures that our stories and our history are accessible, grounded in community, and available for future generations as we continue building understanding and strengthening relationships.”

The Tku Atlasma’lit digital archive is now live and freely accessible at islandarchives.ca where visitors can explore the collection and discover the history of the Mi’kmaq of Epekwitk.

To learn more about the 1726 Treaty and the Peace and Friendship Treaty relationship, explore the educational resources at lnuey.ca/300years.