Lennox Island (Prince Edward Island)

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Location of Lennox Island in PEI
Historical population
YearPop.±%
1871 238—    
1921 167−29.8%
1931 144−13.8%
1941 116−19.4%
1988239+106.0%
2016 323+35.1%
2021 308−4.6%
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German Great War 10.5-cm leFH 98.09 Howitzer, Lennox Island, Prince Edward Island, Canada German Great War 10.5-cm leFH 98.09 Howitzer, Lennox Island, Prince Edward Island.JPG
German Great War 10.5-cm leFH 98.09 Howitzer, Lennox Island, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Lennox Island is an island located in Malpeque Bay off the northwest coast of Prince Edward Island, Canada. Connected by a short causeway and bridge, Lennox Island is home to the Lennox Island First Nation, [4] of the Mi'kmaq people. [5] The Mi'kmaq name for the island is L'nui Minegoo, and it has been informally known by European settlers as Indian Island.

Lennox Island is approximately 520 hectares in area. [2]

Most of the trees on the island are spruce, with some groves of birch trees and many different types of berries. [2]

The historic St. Anne Catholic Mission is located on the island. [6]

As of 1988, the population on the island was 239 and the largest commercial activities were peat moss and blueberry production. [2]

According to the Canadian census, the island's population was 323 in 2016 and 308 in 2021. [3]

The Minigoo Fishery (located on Lennox Island) was the first Lobster processing plant owned and operated by indigenous people in Canada in 2010. [7] It later closed its doors [8] and sought bankruptcy protection. It reopened in May 2013. [9]

Due to erosion from rapidly rising ocean levels, it has been estimated that half of Lennox Island will disappear by approximately 2065. [10]

46°36′50″N63°51′14″W / 46.61389°N 63.85389°W / 46.61389; -63.85389 (Lennox Island)

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lennox Island 1</span>

Lennox Island 1 is a Mi'kmaq reserve located in Prince County, Prince Edward Island. In the 2021 Census, the reserve has 308 residents.

Lennox Island 5 is a Mi'kmaq reserve located in Prince County, Prince Edward Island. There are currently no residents.

Lennox Island 6 is a Mi'kmaq reserve located in Prince County, Prince Edward Island. There are currently no residents.

References

  1. ↑ Dominion Bureau of Statistics (1944). Cudmore, S. A. (ed.). Eighth Census of Canada 1941 (Report). Vol. II: Population by Local Subdivisions. Edmond Cloutier, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty. p. 55.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Sark, John Joe (1988). Micmac Legends of Prince Edward Island. Illustrations by Michael Francis and George Paul. Lennox Island and Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island: Co-published by Lennox Island Band Council and Ragweed Press. p. 26. ISBN   0-920304-91-5.
  3. 1 2 "Profile table, Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population - Lennox Island 1, Indian Reserve (IRI) [Census subdivision], Prince Edward Island". Statistics Canada. September 21, 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  4. ↑ Lennoxisland.com
  5. ↑ Lennoxisland.com
  6. ↑ Lennoxisland.com Archived 2014-12-26 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ↑ ""Cheif Darlene Bernard Announces Formation of Minigoo Fisheries Inc."". Archived from the original on 2013-11-04. Retrieved 2013-11-03.
  8. ↑ "Minigoo Fisheries Contractors Owed 377k"
  9. ↑ "Minigoo Fisheries Overcomes Bankruptcy" Archived 2013-11-04 at archive.today
  10. ↑ "Five Canadian communities threatened by climate change now"


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