Treaty Day Cultural Showcase
Lord Nelson Hotel 1515 South Park St., Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaTreaty Day Cultural Showcase featuring The Relatives, Terry Googoo & Silver Moon
Hooked on Mi’kmaq Art
Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre 65 Treaty Trail, Millbrook Mi'kmaw Community, NS, CanadaMillbrook Cultural Centre October 1st- October 19th, 2018 Opening Reception- Oct 2nd from 7pm-9pm Featuring hooked mats and wall hangings. Fibre art representations of the works of Millbrook Artists Gerald Gloade, Alan Syliboy and Lorne Julien.
Gord Downie Chanie Wenjack Legacy Room
Halifax City Hall 1841 Arygle St., Halifax, NSSneak Peak: October 1st, 2018 10:00 AM- Noon Official Opening: October 4th, 2018 Halifax Regional Council has created a dedicate space in Halifax City Hall. This project is done in collaboration with Gord Downie Chanie Wenjack Fund. The Legacy Space in City Hall will provide information about Channie Wenjack and reconciliation for staff and visitors. […]
Water Protectors: A Documentary by Eliza Knockwood
Atlantic School of Theology 640 Francklyn Street, HalifaxA screening of Mi'maq filmmaker Eliza Knockwood's film about the work of activists to protect the Sipekne'katik (Shubenacadie) River, to be followed by a discussion. Hosted collaboratively by Shaar Shalom Synagogue and the Atlantic School of Theology.
Mawiomi Powwow
Patty Musgrave 62 York St, Sackville NBStudent organized Powwow on Oct 18th 12:30 to 4 at Mt Allison University
Celebrating Mi’kmaq Heritage Month, a Community Cafe with Tonya Francis
Westville Public Library 2042 Queen Street, WestvilleJoin us as this month, with special guest, Tonya Francis as we celebrate Mi'kmaq Heritage Month together. Experience Mi'kmaq history and culture which honors their rich tradition, values and way of life. Tea, coffee and light snacks will be served, for more information or for speaker suggestions call (902) 396-5022. All are welcome!
Story & Activity Time with Mi’kmaw author Theresa Meuse
Berwick and District Library 236 Commercial Street, BerwickCraft, activity time, and give-away ceremony! For ages 5-12. In 1986 Theresa left Bear River First nation to attend Dalhousie University, graduating in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts. Over the years, she has been employed with Mi’kmaq organizations in a wide range of programs. She was also an Aboriginal Educator and Advisor for many […]
Puppet Show: How the Cougar Came to Be Called the Ghost Cat/Ta’n Petalu Telui’tut Skite’kmujewe
Alderney Gate Public Library 60 Alderney Drive, DartmouthBased on the book by Michael James Isaac, this puppet show tells the story of Ajig, a young cougar who agrees to stop behaving like a cougar, so the other animals will accept him. But, there is a price to pay for sacrificing part of his nature. Registration is required. To register, call (902) 490-5748. […]
Puppet Show: The Storm Maker
Keshen Goodman Public Library 330 Lacewood Drive, HalifaxA clever fisherman must outsmart the Storm Maker, who makes the ocean rough, and scares the fish away with the flap of his great big wings. Join us as we celebrate Mi'kmaq History month by sharing this exciting traditional tale. This is an all ages event.
Pjilita’q Mi’kmaki: L’nuite’tmukl tan wejkuwaql naqwe’kl | International Gathering: Respect for Water/Life For All Relations
Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaACC-CCA Executive Director, Clayton Windatt, will lead welcoming statements and facilitated discussions outlining four days of Indigenous art actions and activations throughout the city. Presentations will include consideration to undoing or living and working beyond colonial borders and enforced diasporas from home territories and the restorative work of community-building that we enact in diverse ecologies […]