Kwesawe’k (Oulton’s Island) protected in agreement between NCC and PEI Mi’kmaq

A significant step forward was announced Thursday in the efforts to protect Kwesawe’k, which is also known as Oulton’s Island, a culturally and ecologically significant island located near Alberton in Cascumpec Bay.  The Nature Conservancy of Canada, thanks to generous donors, has raised nearly $1.3-million to purchase the now protected land, and have it cared for by PEI Mi’kmaq.  Through a unique agreement, the island will ultimately be transferred to the Epekwitk Assembly of Councils, who will continue to conserve and care for Kwesawe’k forever.