Mi’kmaw History & Culture

Mi'kmaw History & Culture

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.

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.

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.

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.
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