Abegweit First Nation
Abegweit First Nation is a First Nations government originally known as the Lennox First Nation that is located on Prince Edward Island, Canada. The Abegweit First Nation is headquartered at Scotchfort, known as Skaqmk. This is the location of a historic Míkmaq portage route connecting Mimtugaak (on the Hillsborough River) to Kadotpichk (on Savage Harbour). This First Nation comprises three reserves: Morell 2, Rocky Point 3 and Scotchfort 4. Reserves The Abegweit First Nation comprises the following reserves: Throughout the years, the population has steadily increased, rising from 240 registered people in 2016 to 402 registered people in December, 2022. These locations and areas are as of December 2021. History The Abegweit First Nation was established on March 7, 1972. The name Abegweit is the widely known Anglicization of Epekwitk, the original word taken from the Mi'kmaq language for Prince Edward Island. Abegweit means "Cradle on the Waves" which is fitting with its location off of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Separation from Lennox Island First Nation There are four reserves on Prince Edward Island, three of which are owned by the Abegweit First Nation. Before 1972, all four reserves and people living there were considered a part of the