Mi'kmaw History Month

Puppet Show: The Lost Teachings
2017-10-07 10:30 (America/Halifax) | Aldernery Gate Public Library, 60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B2Y 4P8, Canada
Puppet Show
The Lost Teachings

All ages
Based on the book by Michael James Isaac, The Lost Teachings/Panuijkatasikl Kina’masuti’l, this puppet show tells the story of how Eagle uses the seven Lost Teachings to save the forest.

Group registration required.
Tickets given out 30 minutes before.
Wednesday, October 7 | 10:30 a.m.
Alderney Gate

Jukwita'q - Blair J. Bernard Feast in the Highlands
2017-10-05 12:30 - 14:00 | Hunter’s Mountain, GPS: N 46.220834 W -60.811577, Victoria County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Mi'kmaq History Month Themed Storytime
2017-10-05 10:30 - 11:00 | Halifax North Memorial Public Library, 2285 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 3B6, Canada
Mi’kmaq History Month Themed Storytime

Stories, songs, music, and rhymes! Join us to celebrate Mi’kmaq culture and heritage.

Thursday, October 5 | 10:30 – 11 a.m.
Halifax North Memorial

Puppet Show: The Lost Teachings
2017-10-04 10:30 - 11:00 | Aldernery Gate Public Library, 60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B2Y 4P8, Canada
Puppet Show
The Lost Teachings

All ages
Based on the book by Michael James Isaac, The Lost Teachings/Panuijkatasikl Kina’masuti’l, this puppet show tells the story of how Eagle uses the seven Lost Teachings to save the forest.

Group registration required.
Tickets given out 30 minutes before.
Wednesday, October 4 | 10:30 a.m.
Alderney Gate

Learning Mi'kmaq Perspectives to Protect our Environment for Future Generations: Earth Element with Roger Lewis
2017-10-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1E9, Canada
Four Circles of Life: Earth, Air, Water, and Fire
Learning Mi’kmaq Perspectives to Protect our Environment for Future Generations: Earth Element
with Roger Lewis

Ta’n Weji-sqalia’teik, the Mi’kmaw exclusive form, “from where we sprouted” expresses the dynamic relationship between Mi’kmaq and their ancestral landscape.” The long tenure of human occupation activity, from 13,500 years (Sagiwe’kL’nuk – Ancient Ones) to (Kiskukewe’k L’nuk – Today’s People), the Mi’kmaq, living along all 42 principal rivers (and boundary landscapes) in this province comprises the vehicle through which Mi’kmaw culture and history was and continues to be transmitted. Roger Lewis is with Nova Scotia Museum’s Curator of Ethnology.
The Nova Scotia Environmental Network presents four talking circle sessions led by four esteemed Mi’kmaq teachers to build right relationships.
Event Location: First Nations Circle, 3rd floor
In partnership with Nova Scotia Environmental Network

Date: Tuesday, October 3 | 6:30 p.m.
Location: Halifax Central Library

Everyone welcomed!

NFB'S Indigenous Cinema on Tour: Aboriginal Architecture, Living Archtecture
2017-10-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Aldernery Gate Public Library, 60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B2Y 4P8, Canada
NFB’s Indigenous Cinema on Tour:
Aboriginal Architecture, Living Architecture

Featuring expert commentary and stunning imagery, this documentary provides a virtual tour of seven Aboriginal communities, revealing how each is actively reinterpreting and adapting traditional forms for contemporary purposes. ~92 min

Date: Tuesday, October 3 | 1 p.m.
Location: Alderney Gate Public Library

Everyone Welcomed!

Food Preserving with Mi'kmaq Mama Cheyanne Joseph
2017-10-01 14:30 - 15:30 | Keschen Goodman Public Libraries, 330 Lacewood Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3S 0A3, Canada
Food Preserving With Mi’kmaq Mama Cheyenne Joseph
Sunday, October 1/ 2:30 pm
Preserve the fall bounty and learn about traditional canning, freezing and drying methods. A Tastes Like Home program supported by the Province of Nova Scotia in partnership with the Department of Communities, Culture, and Heritage.
Registration required. Please call 902-490-6410.
Keshen Goodman Public Library, 330 Lacewood Drive, Halifax, B3S 0A3

http://www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/branches/locations/keshen-goodman.html

Treaty Day Mawio'mi
2017-10-01 13:00 - 18:00 | Lord Nelson Hotel, 1515 South Park St., Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1 pm: Grand Entry
1-5 pm: Drumming, dancing, exhibitions and contests
5 pm: Grand Exit
MC: Michael R Denny, Eskasoni NS
Arena Director: TBD
Host Drum: Stoney Bear Singers, Eskasoni NS Invited Drums: East Boyz (Eskasoni NS) and more! “Invited Drums Only”
Head and Youth Dancers: Noel Julian Jr. and Tonia Marshall (Halifax, NS) Mason Milliea and Maddison Milliea (Elsipogtog, NB) All dancers are welcome!
Travelling dancers will receive travel money.
Vendor tables will be at both locations. All vendors must register before arriving. A $25.00 fee applies to all vendors.

Please Contact Michael R Denny at, michaeldenny683@hotmail.com, or Adam Gould at 902 322 9965, agould@unsi.ns.ca for vendor registration.

Treaty Day at the Membertou Trade & Convention Centre
2017-10-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Membertou Trade & Convention Centre, 50 Maillard Street, Membertou, Nova Scotia, B1S 2M9, Canada
Treaty Day
Sunday, October 1st, 2017
Membertou Trade & Convention Centre

10AM – 12PM
Complimentary Breakfast- courtesy of Membertou Band Council
doors open at 9:30am
12PM – 2 PM
Micro-Mawiomi
Drumming, Dancing, and fun for everyone!
Grand Entry at Noon
Honorariums for Head Dancers and Drummers

ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND TREATY DAY CELEBRATIONS IN MEMBERTOU!

Membertou Treaty Day
2017-10-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Membertou Trade & Convention Centre, 50 Maillard Street, Membertou, Nova Scotia, B1S 2M9, Canada

Treaty Day Celebrations
2017-10-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Membertou Trade & Convention Centre, 50 Maillard Street, Membertou, Nova Scotia, B1S 2M9, Canada
Treaty Day Celebration in Membertou! Everyone Welcome!
Sunday, October 1st, 2017

10:00am- 12:00pm
Complementary Breakfast- courtesy of Membertou Band Council
Doors open at 9:30am
12:00pm-2:00pm
Micro-Mawiomi

Drumming, Dancince and fun for everyone!
Grand Entry at 12:00pm
Honorariums for Head Dancers and Drummers

ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE TREATY DAY CELEBRATIONS IN MEMBERTOU!

Prismatic Arts Festival presents Cris Derksen~Orchestral Powwow
2017-09-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, 6101 University Ave, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2, Canada
Cris Derksen
September 17 | 7:00pm | Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
$15-$20
In a world where almost everything — people, music, cultures — get labelled and slotted into simple categories, Cris Derksen represents a challenge. Originally from Northern Alberta she comes from a line of chiefs from North Tall Cree Reserve on her father’s side and a line of strong Mennonite homesteaders on her mother’s. She’s a classically trained cellist and composer whose music braids the traditional and contemporary. Derksen weaves her classical background and her Indigenous ancestry together with new school electronics to create genre-defying music.

So — she is kind of in a category all her own.

For her third studio album, Orchestral Powwow, Cris paired up with Tribal Spirit music, traveled, researched, worked and collaborated with powwow groups to create a cinematically symphonic and truly Indigenous album. In her words “What excites me most about this project is bringing our Indigenous music to the center of the European model and we as Indigenous artists lead the way with our drums and our heart beat to create new forms of music.” She expresses the intersections between the old and the new. The album was nominated for 2016 Instrumental Juno album of the year.

This is a singular artist creating music that challenges, enlightens and it’s uniquely powerful. Cris is thrilled to be back at Prismatic for the second year in a row.

Box office phone number: (902) 494-3820 | 1.800.874.1669

Giduwah and Mi’kmaw Knowledge Through Storytelling
2017-03-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1E9, Canada
The Indigenous Speakers Series presents
Giduwah and Mi’kmaw Knowledge Through Storytelling:
Ancient Traditions in a Modern Form
Wednesday March 22, 2017 6:30-8:30pm
Halifax Central Library
In this event Catherine Martin (L’nu) and Sandra Muse Isaacs (Giduwah) bring us the living richness and complexities of Indigenous knowledges, storytelling and oral traditions, in multiple forms.
Catherine Martin is a filmmaker & activist from the Millbrook Community (L’nu / Mi’kmaq), and currently MSVU Nancy’s Chair.
Sandra Muse Isaacs is a Giduwah / Eastern Cherokee storyteller, and professor of Indigenous Literature in SMU’s English Department.
Everyone welcomed!

2017 Honouree Mi'kmaq Heritage: The Mi'kmaq Heritage Hockey Classic- Bury the Hatchet
2017-02-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Rath Eastlink Community Centre, 625 Abenaki Road, Truro, Nova Scotia, B2N 0G6, Canada
Join the Mi’kmaq Nation as we celebrate Heritage Day 2017, with a Mid-Winter Feast and 2 game hockey series.
The Mi’kmaq community will host a two-game hockey challenge called The Mi’kmaq Heritage Hockey Classic – Bury the Hatchet, where Chifls and Council members will play members and staff of the Nova Scotia government. The first of the two-game hockey challenge was held in Membertou on Feb. 18th.
The second game will start at 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 20, at the Rath Eastlink Community Centre.

Traditional Mid-winter Feast
Following each game, both communities will host a traditional mid-winter feast. This will be an opportunity for players, community members and all Nova Scotians to take part in an important cultural activity.
The Traditional Mid-winter Feast will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Millbrook Community Hall, 70 Church Road.
For more information please visit: https://heritageday.novascotia.ca/content/2017-honouree-mi’kmaq-heritage

2017 Honouree Mi'kmaq Heritage: The Mi'kmaq Heritage Hockey Classic-Bury the Hachet
2017-02-18 15:00 - 19:00 | Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre, 95 Maillard Street, Membertou, Nova Scotia, B1S 3W4, Canada
Join the Mi’kmaq Nation as we celebrate Heritage Day 2017, with a Mid-Winter Feast and 2 game hockey series.
The Mi’kmaq community will host a two-game hockey challenge called The Mi’kmaq Heritage Hockey Classic – Bury the Hatchet, where Chifls and Council members will play members and staff of the Nova Scotia government.
The first game will start at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre.

Traditional Mid-winter Feast
Following each game, both communities will host a traditional mid-winter feast. This will be an opportunity for players, community members and all Nova Scotians to take part in an important cultural activity.
The Traditional Mid-winter Feast will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, 50 Maillard St.
For more information please visit: https://heritageday.novascotia.ca/content/2017-honouree-mi’kmaq-heritage

Indigenous Perspectives on Racism
2016-11-09 07:00 - 21:00 | Saint Mary’s University, 923 Robie Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3C3, Canada
The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Public Affairs and The ENRICH Project are pleased to present Indigenous Perspectives, as part of the ongoing Racism series.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016, 7pm
Indigenous Perspectives
How and why do the impacts of history persist? How is racism directly or indirectly manifested in our society? What are our obligations to address racism? How do we reconcile divisions created by racism? How do we directly or indirectly reinforce racism? How is racism holding us back?
Presenter: Senator Murray Sinclair
Former Chair of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission of Canada
Date: NOVEMBER 9, 2016, 7pm
Location: MCNALLY THEATRE AUDITORIUM, SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY
FREE ADMISSION │ RECEPTION TO FOLLOW

WATCH IT LIVE:
WWW.CCEPA.CA

Ø To participate in the live chat portion of the event, a Gmail account is recommended for login. Viewers can also ask questions on Twitter @PublicEthicsCA or by sending an email to admin@ccepa.ca.

Journey with Brad Firth AKA "Caribou Legs" at Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
2016-10-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, 1747 Summer Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3A6, Canada
Please join us for a presentation given by Brad Firth aka “Caribou Legs”.
Location: Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
Time: 1:00pm- 3:00pm
Hear Brad Firth AKA “Caribou Legs” speak on the epidemic issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, and what drove him to undertake this incredible journey across the country.

This is a public event, and everyone is welcomed!

Eskasoni Cultural Journeys- Trail of Treats
2016-10-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Goat Island Trail, Eskasoni, Nova Scotia, B1W 1A1, Canada
Eskasoni Cultural Journeys invites you to Trail of Treats!

Come in costume and collect treats along the Goat Island Trail!
October 28th, 2016 from 3:00pm-5:00pm
Costs: $5.00/per person OR $20.00/Family of 6 people
**Visit each station and you have a chance to WIN an iPad!**
Come out and have some great fun!

Darkening of the Moon
2016-10-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Nova Scotia
Glooscap First Nation will host their youth at Grand Pre’ and Blomindon to learn about the Darkening Moon with Mi’kmaw Storyteller Gerald Gloade.

Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre presents…Speakers Series with Stephen J. Augustine
2016-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre, 65 Treaty Trail, Millbrook Mi'kmaw Community, NS, b6l 1w3, Canada
The Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre are pleased to announce that we will be having a Speakers Series during the Month of October to celebrate Mi’kmaq History Month. This week we invite you to come and listen to Stephen J. Augustine. So please come out and join us for a fun filled evening. See attached poster for more upcoming Speaker Series events: mikmaq-history-month-speaker-series-poster

Presenter Bio:
STEPHEN J. AUGUSTINE – October 26, 2016 from 6-8 pm
Hereditary Chief Mi’Kmaq Grand Council
Dean Unama’ki College and Aboriginal Learning at Cape Breton University, Nova Scotia
Until January 2013 Stephen Augustine was the Curator of Ethnology for Eastern Maritimes, in the Ethnology Services Division of the Canadian Museum of Civilization (since 1996), in Gatineau/Ottawa for sixteen years. He holds a Masters degree in Canadian Studies from Carleton University (Ottawa) focussing on traditional knowledge curriculum development in the context of the education system. He obtained a B.A in Anthropology and Political Science from St Thomas University (N.B) in 1986.
Over the years, Mr. Augustine has shared his expertise in research and traditional knowledge with many organizations, including government departments, the Assembly of First Nations, and various Aboriginal communities across Canada. He is part of an advisory panel on biodiversity issues and has worked extensively with the United Nations programs on development and the environment. He has been teaching for eight years a sessional course at Carleton University (course: Aboriginal Peoples and the Knowledge Economy). He has been invited as guest speaker at national and international conferences. He has published papers, been recorded for radio programs and various video programs on traditional knowledge, Maritimes history and treaties, and storytelling. He has organized cross-cultural workshops and made presentations to a wide variety of institutions (U.N., federal and provincial departments, universities, museums, UNESCO and The Vatican). His book on the CMC collections (Mi’kmaq & Maliseet Cultural Ancestral Material, Mercury Series, CMC, 2005) has proven a valuable resource for academic researchers and educators alike

Please join us as we welcome guest speaker, Dan Christmas, of Membertou as he talks about the Bras d'Or Lakes watershed at CBU/Unama'ki College.
2016-10-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Cape Breton University/Unama’ki College, 1250 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P 6L2, Canada
October is Mi’kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia. The goal of the month is to help Nova Scotians build awareness of Mi’kmaq history and heritage, and to increase understanding of the province’s rich Mi’kmaq culture. Treaty Day, (October 1st) marks the beginning of Mi’kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia, and is followed by a number events hosted throughout the province, including some at CBU/Unama’ki College. Please see below to learn how to join in the celebrations.

Wednesday, October 26, 2016
The Bras d’Or Lakes and its Watershed: How Should it be Developed?
Time: 12:00pm
Location: John W. Chisholm Boardroom, CBU
Please join us as we welcome guest speaker, Dan Christmas, of Membertou as he talks about the Bras d’Or Lakes watershed.
Feel free to bring your lunch. Coffee, tea, and cookies will be provided.

Aonach/Mawiomi: Sharing our paths at the Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre
2016-10-25 09:30 - 16:00 | Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre, C10765 Hwy 105, Wagmatcook, Nova Scotia, B0E 3N0, Canada
October is Mi’kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia. The goal of the month is to help Nova Scotians build awareness of Mi’kmaq history and heritage, and to increase understanding of the province’s rich Mi’kmaq culture. Treaty Day, (October 1st) marks the beginning of Mi’kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia, and is followed by a number events hosted throughout the province, including some at CBU/Unama’ki College. Please see below to learn how to join in the celebrations.

Tuesday, October 25th, 2016
Aonach/Mawiomi: Sharing Our Paths
Time: 9:30am-4:00pm
Location: Wagmatcook Culture and Heritage Centre in Wagmatcook, N.S.
Join us for a unique exchange between two of Nova Scotia’s peoples, a day of sharing the knowledge and the experience of the Mi’kmaq and Gaels through centuries of contact.

Sipuke'l Gallery presents Motivational Speaker Savvy Simon
2016-10-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Nova Scotia
Motivational speaker Savvy Simon will come to Liverpool to speak to teenagers at the historic Astor Theatre. Students will enjoy reserved seating. Any leftover seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Kings Road Reserve Celebration
2016-10-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Membertou, Membertou, Nova Scotia, B1S 2M9, Canada
invitation-kings-road-reserve-celebration
On Sunday, October 23rd 2016 we invite you to join us in
honouring the Mi’kmaw community of Kuntewiktuk, or the Kings
Road Reserve, the former home of Membertou.
5:00PM Open House – Sydney Medical Arts Building
6:00PM Monument Unveiling by Chief Terry Paul
6:15PM Community Walk
7:00PM Community Feast – Membertou Trade & Convention Centre

CBU/Unama'ki College Mini Powwow
2016-10-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Cape Breton University/Unama’ki College, 1250 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P 6L2, Canada
October is Mi’kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia. The goal of the month is to help Nova Scotians build awareness of Mi’kmaq history and heritage, and to increase understanding of the province’s rich Mi’kmaq culture. Treaty Day, (October 1st) marks the beginning of Mi’kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia, and is followed by a number events hosted throughout the province, including some at CBU/Unama’ki College. Please see below to learn how to join in the celebrations.

Thursday, October 20th, 2016
Mini Powwow
12:00pm-2:00pm
Location: CBU Cafeteria

CANCELLED-Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre- Speakers Series with Curtis Michael
2016-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre, 65 Treaty Trail, Millbrook Mi'kmaw Community, NS, b6l 1w3, Canada
Important Message:
This weeks Speaker series with Curtis Michael has been CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances, Sorry for any inconvenience that this may have caused. Next Wednesday night (Oct 26th) they will have Stephen Augustine at the Centre. Please come out and visit them on the 26th!
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The Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre are pleased to announce that we will be having a Speakers Series during the Month of October to celebrate Mi’kmaq History Month. This week we invite you to come and listen to Curtis Michael. So please come out and join us for a fun filled evening. For more Speaker Series events see attached poster: mikmaq-history-month-speaker-series-poster

Presenter Bio:
Curtis Michael – October 19, 2016 from 6-8pm
Sipekene’kati First Nation
Curtis Michael was born and raised on the Sipekene’kati First Nation. He is married to Rose Michael (nee Nevin) and they have 11 Children. Curtis teaches our Mi’kmaw Language at the L’nu Sipuk Kina’muo’kuom (LSK). Curtis has created a flash card Mi’kmaw Language game called, “Mi’kmaw Made Easy” and has been an advocate for our language for many years.

Presentation by Stephen Augustine
2016-10-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Cape Breton University/Unama’ki College, 1250 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P 6L2, Canada
October is Mi’kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia. The goal of the month is to help Nova Scotians build awareness of Mi’kmaq history and heritage, and to increase understanding of the province’s rich Mi’kmaq culture. Treaty Day, (October 1st) marks the beginning of Mi’kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia, and is followed by a number events hosted throughout the province, including some at CBU/Unama’ki College. Please see below to learn how to join in the celebrations.

Monday, October 17th, 2016
Presentation by Stephen Augustine: Culture, Treaties & History
Starts at 12:00 pm
Room CE-265
Come listen to Stephen Augustine, Dean of Unama’ki College & Aboriginal Learning, talk about Mi’kmaq Culture, treaties, and history.
Light lunch provided.

The Sipekne’katik Education: Basket Making Workshop
2016-10-16 09:00 - 17:00 | L’nu Sipuk Kina’muokuom School, 601 Church St,, Indian Brook, Nova Scotia, B0N 2H0, Canada
October is Mi’kmaq History Month – The Sipekne’katik Education Department is hosting a Basket Making Workshop to promote/teach our Mi’kmaq Cultural and Traditional Arts & Crafts.
When: Saturday, Oct 15th & Sunday Oct 16th, 2016
Where: LSK Cafeteria
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
You must fill out your own registration form and submit to confirm your spot. (click on link for registration form: basket-making-workshop.) First 30 registered participants will have a seat, and we will have a wait list for no-shows.
If you have any questions or require any further information, please feel free to contact Velvet Paul at (902) 236-3024.
Velvet Paul,
Director of Education

Sipekne'katik Education: Basket Making Workshop
2016-10-15 09:00 - 17:00 | L’nu Sipuk Kina’muokuom School, 601 Church St,, Indian Brook, Nova Scotia, B0N 2H0, Canada
October is Mi’kmaq History Month – The Sipekne’katik Education Department is hosting a Basket Making Workshop to promote/teach our Mi’kmaq Cultural and Traditional Arts & Crafts.
When: Saturday, Oct 15th & Sunday Oct 16th, 2016
Where: LSK Cafeteria
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily
You must fill out your own registration form and submit to confirm your spot. (click on link for registration form: basket-making-workshop.) First 30 registered participants will have a seat, and we will have a wait list for no-shows.
If you have any questions or require any further information, please feel free to contact Velvet Paul at (902) 236-3024.

Velvet Paul,
Director of Education

6th Annual Wagmatcook Aboriginal Arts & Culture Festival
2016-10-14 10:00 - 21:30 | Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre, C10765 Hwy 105, Wagmatcook, Nova Scotia, B0E 3N0, Canada
Festival & Events Schedule
Friday, October 14th, 2016
Mi’kmaw Cultural Celebration Day #2
10:00 am – 2:00 pm (Great Hall & Downstairs)
Much like Thursday, today’s celebrations will have the same setup as Thursday’s session just to give other participants (schools/individuals) a chance to take in our presentations. This day will also include a bonus 3 additional presentations as workshops that will be held downstairs of the Wagmatcook Centre. These will be done by Dan Paul (from Membertou) on the Traditional History of the Mi’kmaw, Josephine Peck (Wagmatcook) – Mi’kmaw Language Workshop and Joel Denny (Eskasoni) – Traditional Stories of the Mi’kmaw people. Last year’s presentations were very well received! There will also be a break during lunch.
*** LUNCH from 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm ***
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Aboriginal Art Exhibit (Wagmatcook Centre – Downstairs)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Peter Frank Bernard Aboriginal Music Project Show/Concert is scheduled for Friday, October 14th from 7:00pm – 9:30pm.
We will be performing live versions of his songs at the opening and then the full repertoire of his 1979 Album “Souriquois Visions” on Friday evening, which will be 14 & Up. Everyone is welcome. Free admission (Donations will be accepted at the door). Limited seating (about 160-180). For tickets, please call the Wagmatcook Centre at 902-295-2999. Thank you!!
***SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT*** This year we have been working very hard on a very special project that will highlight the work and musical genious of the late Peter Frank Bernard of Wagmatcook. After releasing an album of his folk songs in 1979 he tragically died in a house fire in 1981 with plans to release another album later that year. Through the support of his family and the community we have organized 5 local Aboriginal musicians that have worked together with the very well known musician and composer Mr. Scott Macmillan to learn his songs and play them for everyone as a live concert during the opening ceremonies on the morning of October 11th as well as a full concert on the closing ceremonies on the evening of October 14 with a full dinner show from 7:00pm – 9:30pm. We ask you to spread the word and please inquire for more information
To view the video promo of our upcoming event, please view the following link: https://vimeo.com/184713983
As part of this music legacy project we have secured 5 local Mikmaw musicians that will be learning Peter Frank’s songs from his 1979 album, Souriquois Visions. With tremendous support from family we have worked on this project since January 2016 and this live concert is dedicated to this man’s wonderful music. His songs ring through the challenges and plights of the Aboriginal people of the 1970’s and how the Indian Act, governments and bureaucracy have impeded and destroyed cultural growth and protection of traditional knowledge of our people, history, songs, dances and more. It will be a great evening for all to share and join in on!!
9:30 pm
CLOSING CEREMONIES / THANK YOU
