An old Mi'kmaq story describes how Kluskap, a Mi'kmaq hero, carefully and thoughtfully placed the territory of Epekwitk on the gentle laughing waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Kluskap then slept on its sandy beach, waking years later with a strong conviction to protect the integrity of this serene island. He then devoted his time on earth to this task. The story of Kluskap's creation is symbolic of the modern day efforts, realized in the creation of the Mi'kmaq Confederacy of Prince Edward Island, to continue protecting the territorial integrity of Epekwitk. The Mi'kmaq occupation of Epekwitk, known today as the province of Prince Edward Island, dates back thousands of years more... See more text