Mi'kmaw History & Culture
Mi'kmaw History Month: All Events
Multiple Dates | October 2025
Multiple Locations
From craft take-homes to stories and performances, we honour Mi'kmaw History Month with these events for all ages.
Official Mi'kmaw History Month 2025 Poster: Download & View
The 2025 design explores A’tukwemk aq A’tukowinu’k - Storytelling and Storytellers. Click to download and learn more.
Colonial Gazing & Monstrosity in Rhymes for Young Ghouls
Oct 29th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Monsterfest keynote speaker Dr. Krista Collier-Jarvis discusses film in the social and political context of the residential school system.
The Legacy of Christiane Morris
From quillwork cradles to prize-winning canoes, Mi’kmaw artist Christiane Morris created a life of art, enterprise, and community.
Mi'kmaw History Month: All Events
Multiple Dates | October 2025
Multiple Locations
From craft take-homes to stories and performances, we honour Mi'kmaw History Month with these events for all ages.
Official Mi'kmaw History Month 2025 Poster: Download & View
The 2025 design explores A’tukwemk aq A’tukowinu’k - Storytelling and Storytellers. Click to download and learn more.
Colonial Gazing & Monstrosity in Rhymes for Young Ghouls
Oct 29th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Monsterfest keynote speaker Dr. Krista Collier-Jarvis discusses film in the social and political context of the residential school system.
The Legacy of Christiane Morris
From quillwork cradles to prize-winning canoes, Mi’kmaw artist Christiane Morris created a life of art, enterprise, and community.
Wi’kipatmu’k Mi’kmawey: Children's Books
Celebrate and honour Mi'kmaw History Month with this selection of children's fiction and non-fiction books.
Mi'kmaw History Month Reads
Honour Mi’kmaw History Month with books that share Mi’kmaq voices and culture, and deepen your understanding.
Indigenous Voices
Explore diverse Indigenous voices with these YA books featuring stories by Indigenous authors across genres and graphic novels.
Truth and Reconciliation Day: Children's Books
This list of children's books can help honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities.
Wi’kipatmu’k Mi’kmawey: Children's Books
Celebrate and honour Mi'kmaw History Month with this selection of children's fiction and non-fiction books.
Mi'kmaw History Month Reads
Honour Mi’kmaw History Month with books that share Mi’kmaq voices and culture, and deepen your understanding.
Indigenous Voices
Explore diverse Indigenous voices with these YA books featuring stories by Indigenous authors across genres and graphic novels.
Truth and Reconciliation Day: Children's Books
This list of children's books can help honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities.
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.
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.