Mi’kmaw History Month – Knowledge Keepers Part 2
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaThis vears Mi'kmaw history events will follow what we did last year by bringing in our knowledge keepers to share with us different areas of Mi'kmaw history. We hope you can join us! October 5 @ 6:00pm: Gerald Gloade - Story Telling October 13th @ 1:00pm Madeline Paulette - History of Waltes October 19 @ […]
A Mi’kmaw Drumming Circle, with the Pictou Landing Warriors (drop-in)
Pictou Public Library 99 Water Street, Pictou, Nova Scotia, CanadaJoin us and listen to a Mi'kmaw Drumming Circle performance by the Pictou Landing Warriors, a youth drumming circle from Pictou Landing First Nation. All are welcome! For more information, please call the Pictou Library at (902) 485-5021, or email, pictou@parl.ns.ca.
Alan Syliboy and the Thundermakers – Sculpture Unveiling, Meet the Artists & a Performance
Pictou Public Library 99 Water Street, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canadawith special guests James Hill and Dave Gunning (drop-in) Join us for the official unveiling of the Thundermaker Eel Fishing sculpture on the deCoste Culture Hub's waterfront boardwalk, meet the artists, Alan Syliboy and Darren Martin - and listen to a performance with the Thundermakers, with special guests, James Hill and Dave Gunning. For more […]
Mi’kmaq Treaty Day
Pier 21 1055 Marginal Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaMi'kmaq Treaty Day 2024 will take place over two days, beginning on September 30th with a Mi'kmaw Cultural Showcase and Veteran’s Parade in Halifax. On October 1st, the celebration continues with a Mi'kmaw church service at Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica, followed by a flag raising ceremony at Government House, including drumming, prayer, and remarks from […]
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Walk/ Treaty Day Celebration Event at Membertou School.
Includes inter-generational community storytelling, Mi’kmaq drumming and singing including youth drum group, cultural displays open to the public, memorial walk at dusk. Memorabilia provided to community members (orange shirts, pins), traditional refreshments of luski and jam and blueberry tea prepared by Membertou community hospitality group, vendors on site.
Mi’kmaq History Month Activities
Sipekne'katik Mawoi'mi Abor and grounds , CanadaSipekne'katik will host our Annual Treaty Day Community Feast and Celebrations for all community and outside sister communities with a traditional menu which includes but not limited to salmon, moose meat, lobster and traditional bread Luski. Cultural events hosted by Elders and Knowledge Keepers to teach traditional Mi'kmaq practices that include by not limited to […]
Birch Bark Canoe Launch
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic SiteKejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site Saturday, October 1st at 10:00am Merrymakedge Beach (P4) Join Mi’kmaq artisan, Todd Labrador, his family, and the Kejimkujik team as we launch the 21-foot birch bark canoe built this summer at the birch bark canoe shop. Rain date: Sunday, October 2, 2022, at 10 am
Tuesday Night Talk, free at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic 1675 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaMi’kmaw artists are creating a wide range of imaginative and beautiful work using the skills and traditions of basketry weaving given to them by their elders and ancestors. Peter J Clair is one of nine artists presented in The Art of Mi’kmaw Basketry (FORMAC publishing), which was released in 2023. Peter was among the first […]
Fall Food Festival (Carving Workshop With Michelle Sylliooy)
Potltoek Fishery DomeWe are hoping to host a weeklong event centered around the Fishery Industry. We have applied to the Gord Downie Blanket Fund for the majority of our events. We just did a workshop with Michelle Sylliboy and thought it would be a great addition to our Fall Lineup. We are applying to you to cover […]
Wasoqopa’q First Nation Harvest Feast
Rose Purdy Recreation Field 15 Burbine Street, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, CanadaThe Wasoqopa'q First Nation Harvest Feast will be held on October 5th, with festivities starting at 1:00 PM at the Rose Purdy Recreation Field. The event will feature traditional Mi'kmaw dance, crafts, a Big Bounce, and a Bingo Bonanza, along with live music from The Relatives. Food will be served from 2:00 to 3:30 PM, […]