Wi’kupaltimk-Feast of Forgiveness~Film Screening and Discussion
Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaFilm Screening and Discussion Wi'kupaltimk-Feast of Forgiveness To erase the foodways of a culture is to help erase its history - to feed is to survive and thrive. In Wi'kupaltimk, viewers learn about more than just wild food and feasts, they learn of the resiliency of Mi'kmaw foodways and traditions, without ignoring the paths that […]
Learning Mi’kmaq Perspectives to Protect our Environment for Future Generations: Air Element with Cathy Martin
Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaFour Circles of Life: Earth, Air, Water, and Fire Learning Mi'kmaq Perspectives to Protect our Environment for Future Generations: Air Element with Catherine Martin Cathy Martin will speak about the significance in Mi'kmaq teachings of elements involving air --the sky, the stars, the moon, the ocean tides and the wind--and share some traditional stories and […]
Day to Honour Families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in Nova Scotia
Membertou Trade & Convention Centre 50 Maillard Street, Membertou, Nova Scotia, CanadaIn advance of the National Inquiry’s Nova Scotia Community Hearings, the Mi’kmaw Women Leaders Network invites the public to attend a day of Indigenous ceremony and community support events in Membertou First Nation Date: Sunday, October 29, 2017 Location: Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, 50 Maillard Street, Membertou, NS, and surrounding areas (as noted or […]
Make a Dream Catcher
Pictou Public Library 99 Water Street, Pictou, Nova Scotia, CanadaOctober is Mi'kmaq Heritage Month. All welcome to drop by and join us as we celebrate together, and learn how to make a Dream Catcher. For more information, please contact the Pictou Library, (902) 485-5021.
2018 Cultural Showcase and Treaty Day Events
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaSunday, September 30, 2018 2:00 pm – UNSI 47th General Assembly Lord Nelson Hotel - 1515 South Park St, Halifax 7:30pm – Cultural Showcase featuring The Relatives, Terry Googoo & Silver Moon Lord Nelson Hotel, 1515 South Park St, Halifax Monday, October 1st, 2018 8:30 am – Flag Raising Ceremony Government House, 1451 Barrington Street, […]
SALE ALONG the River
Rotary/Carmichael Parks 536 Merigomish Road, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, CanadaCome join us next Sunday for Sale Along the River, where there will be vendors, live demonstrations, interaction, food, musicians, with special performances by Pictou Landing First Nations. Free admission! Pictou Landing First Nations will be presenting a variety of performances.......a water ceremony, face painting, drummers and dancers! There will also be free luskinini.........what's that? […]
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.