Mi’kmaw History & Culture

Mi'kmaw History & Culture

Official Mi'kmaw History Month 2026 Poster: Download & View

The 2026 design explores Nepisulti’k — We Are Healing. Click to download and learn more.

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.

Mi'kmaw History Month: Explore Events

October 2026
Multiple Locations
This October, join us for meaningful crafts, explore new cuisines, and learn more about Mi'kmaw history.

Exploring Mi'kmaq Cuisine with Simon Francis

October 2026
Multiple Locations
Simon Francis of the Sipkne'katik Reservation will discuss his life experiences as a Mi'kmaq while sharing a piece of history through food.

Mi'kmaw History Month: “Nepisulti’k — We Are Healing”

Explore different aspects of health, connection, and the healing journey with this collection of books for adults and children.

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.

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.