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Official Mi'kmaw History Month 2023 Poster: Download & View
The 2023 design explores Mi’kmaw Sports, Traditional Games, and Pastimes.
Honour and Remember: MMIWG
These stories and resources honour and remember the spirits of over 4,000 missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Canada.
NS Heritage Day 2023: Honouring Mi'kmaq Poet Rita Joe
Explore the words, life, and cultural legacy of Mi'kmaq poet, Rita Joe, in commemoration of Nova Scotia Heritage Day 2023.
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'kmaq History Month Reads
October is Mi'kmaq History Month. Learn about and reflect on Mi'kmaq history and culture.
Recent Arrivals in the Mi'kmaw Collection
Explore these recent releases celebrating Mi'kmaw authors, artists and culture.
Wi’kipatmu’k Mi’kmawey
Celebrate and honour Mi'kmaq History Month with these books for little ones in both English and MÃkmawÃsimk.
Truth and Reconciliation: Residential Schools in Canada
Academic studies, government reconciliation reports and settler perspectives about the lasting impact of the Residential School system.
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.
