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  • L’sit’kuk Harvesters Gathering~Bear River First Nation

    Bear River Firrst Nation 130 Reservation Road, Bear River First Nation, Nova Scotia, Canada

    L'sit'kuk Harvesters Gathering Bear River First Nation, Nova Scotia October 17-21, 2018   The Harvesters Gathering came to be as a way for our community, L'sit'kuk to acknowledge our harvesters, to understand what it is to be a Mi'kmaq and our connection to the land, and each other. To take the time to come together […]

  • Author Theresa Meuse: Family Storytime & Craft

    Aldernery Gate Public Library 60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Author Theresa Meuse: Family Storytime & Craft Saturday, October 20, 2018 (2:00PM – 3:00PM) Alderney Gate Public Library Description Join First Nations educator and advisor, Theresa Meuse for storytime, a rock-painting activity, and a sharing circle to round out this special family program celebrating Mi'kmaq Heritage Month. Theresa Meuse is the author of The Sharing […]

  • Talking Sticks craft

    October is Mi'kmaq Heritage Month. Join us as we learn how to create a 'talking stick'. All ages are invited to join in this fun activity. For more information, please contact the Pictou Library at (902) 485-5021.

    Free

  • Mi’kmaq Contributions to World War l

    Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Mi'kmaq Contributions to World War l Monday, October 22, 2018 (7:00PM – 8:00PM) Central Library Description Discover how Mi'kmaq people served as expert guides, navigators, and interpreters in World War l. Gerald Gloade, Program Development Officer from the Mi'kmawey Debert Cultural Centre, will share how First Nations soldiers used their traditional knowledge and skills to […]

  • Ego to Eco: “Wikewiku” (Animal Fattening Time)

    Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Ego to Eco: “Wikewiku” (Animal Fattening Time) Tuesday, October 23, 2018 (6:30PM – 8:30PM) Central Library Description Join us in a talking circle to learn the Mi'kmaq calendar as a way of understanding that human and ecological health are interdependent. Catherine Martin will introduce "Wikewiku" (animal fattening time) to explore humans, the elements (water, air, […]

  • The Spirit of Annie Mae – an NFB Film Screening

    River John Public Library 2725 West Branch Road, River John

    Join us for a National Film Board (NFB) movie at the library the 4th Thursday of the month! Bring snacks (peanut-free please), and all are welcome! The Spirit of Annie Mae (2002 | 1 h 13 min) Catherine Anne Martin In 1975, Annie Mae Pictou Aquash, a 30-year-old Nova Scotia born-Mi'kmaq, was shot dead, execution […]

    Free

  • Acadia First Nation Harvest Feast

    Rose Purdy Community Centre 15 Burbine Street, Acadia First Nation, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Acadia First Nation Harvest Feast Date: Saturday, September 28th, 2019 Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Location: Rose Purdy Community Centre (15 Burbine Street, Acadia First Nation) Advance tickets $10.00 or $15.00 at the door.  

    $15.00

  • Keeping our Stories Alive hosted by Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre

    Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre 65 Treaty Trail, Millbrook Mi'kmaw Community, NS, Canada

    Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre invites you all to come join them on October 8th, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with Guest Speaker Gerald Gloade. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone welcomed! Come enjoy Mi'kmaq History Month with Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre!

    Free

  • Elapultiek (“we are looking towards”)

    St. FX University Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

      Actors Shalan Joudry and Matthew Lumley. Photo credit Malachy Schwartz ELAPULTIEK (ehl-ah-bool-dee-egg) Thursday, October 10, 2019 -  7:30pm to 8:30pm Location: Xavier Square ELAPULTIEK (ehl-ah-bool-dee-egg) - "we are looking towards" by Shalan Joudry.  In the time of Idle No More, a young Mi’kmaw drum singer and a Euro-Nova Scotian biologist meet at dusk each day to count a population of […]

  • Goat Island~Self Guided Tours

    Goat Island Trail Eskasoni, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Goat Island Walking Trail: There will be self guided tours on Oct. 12th, 2019 and October 14th, 2019 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm each day of Goat Island.  Goat Island has a beautiful  2.4km  walking trail. Everyone Welcomed!

    Free