Mi’kmaw History & Culture

Mi'kmaw History & Culture

Official Mi'kmaw History Month 2024 Poster: Download & View

The 2024 design explores food and its significance in Mi’kmaw culture. Click to download and learn more.

Honouring Nora Bernard: A Legacy of Justice and Change

Explore the legacy of Nora Bernard, a Mi’kmaw civil rights icon, and her enduring impact on justice in Halifax.

Truth and Reconciliation: Resources

This day honours the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, and their loved ones. Explore resources and events.

Artist & Innovator in Residence: Alan Syliboy

In October 2022, Alan hosted drum-making workshops, concerts, and events sharing Mi'kmaq culture, tradition, and music with community.

Mi'kmaw History Month Reads

Explore Mi’kmaq history and culture this October with these essential reads for Mi’kmaq History Month.

Mi'kmaw History Month: Memoirs and Biographies

Discover the rich history of the Mi'kmaq people through captivating memoirs and biographies filled with inspiring personal stories.

Indigenous Voices

Explore diverse genres, from romance and fantasy to sci-fi, through the lens of Indigenous characters and perspectives.

Mi'kmaw Community

Discover the captivating culture and history of the Mi'kmaw people in Atlantic Canada with these insightful resources.

Watch: Live Painting with Alan Syliboy

Artist and Innovator in Residence, Alan Syliboy live paints to music at Sackville Public Library.

Mawita'jik Virtual Pow Wow 2021

Coordinated by the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre, enjoy a virtual Pow Wow for Mawita'jik featuring performance, remarks, and dance.

Todd and Melissa Labrador: Mi’kmaw Petroglyphs

Todd and Melissa Labrador reflect on their connection to the land as they learn from the messages left by their ancestors.

Ursula Johnson: Mi’kmaw Hieroglyphs

Ursula Johnson finds a deeper truth in the written language of her people, taught to her by her great-grandfather.
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