By Pratik Bhattarai, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Eastern Graphic L’nuey and Parks Canada are in the process of appointing two different boards to co-manage PEI National Parks and Parks Canada administered National Historic Sites (NHS) and the newly established Pituamkek National Park Reserve (PNPR). Jenene Wooldridge, executive director of L’nuey, said the Mi’kmaq sees this partnership as a return of the rights of Indigenous people to look after the land. “Our goals are to honour our ancestors, build opportunities for the next generation and ensure the lands are protected,” Wooldridge said. She said the board will consist of five members, two chosen by Mi’kmaq Epekwitnewaq Kapmntemuow, another two by Parks Canada and both will choose a chair. Mi’kmaq have had a long-standing partnership with Parks Canada and the concept

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