Mi'kmaq History & Culture
Mi'kmaw Community
Mi'kmaw communities are found throughout the Atlantic region. Explore resources reflecting the life, culture, and struggles of the Mi'kmaq.
Mi'kmaq History Month Reads
October is Mi'kmaq History Month. Learn about and reflect on Mi'kmaq history and culture.
Wi’kipatmu’k Mi’kmawey
Celebrate and honour Mi'kmaq History Month with these books for little ones in both English and Míkmawísimk.
The Song of Rita Joe: Autobiography of a Mi'kmaq Poet
Read The Song of Rita Joe e-book on OverDrive, and in accessible formats on NNELS throughout October—no holds, no waitlists.
Mi'kmaq History Month - Official Website
L’nui’sultinej – Let’s Speak Mi’kmaw. Explore mikmaqhistorymonth.ca to find ways to get involved, discover events, and more.
Report: Reclaiming Power and Place
Access the Final Report of the National Inquiry Into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Raymond Sewell on the Power of Indigenous Music
The Drum Has a Heartbeat: Pipukwes Latto’law (Raymond Gilbert Sewell), discusses the meaning of Indigenous music in his life.
First Nations Circle at Central Library
Learn more about the history and symbolism behind the First Nations Circle at Halifax Central Library.
Peace and Friendship Treaties of Nova Scotia
Learn more about the eighteenth century agreements between the Mi'kmaq nation and Britain, their meaning, and read the Treaty of 1752.
All About Treaties
Read about the incredible history of Mi'kmaw treaties, treaty rights and self-government.
Where We Come From: Mi'kmaw History
Explore more than 10,000 years of Mi'kmaw history, from archaeological evidence in Debert through to today's active communities.
Reinvisioning Mi'kmaw Education
Mi'kmaw education is undergoing a revolution. Explore the dialogue about past experiences and future educational programs.
Mi'kmaw Children's Books
These children's books explore the history, wisdom, and beauty of Mi'kmaw culture.
Learning in Mi'kmaw
Improve your Tli’suti skills, or start learning this Algonquin language from the start.
Mi'kmaw Stories, Wisdom, and Traditional Ways
Explore traditional and contemporary voices in Mi'kmaw poetry, folklore, music, visual arts, and photography.
Voices of L'nu'k, the People
Share the personal triumphs and struggles of the L'nu'k through these recent biographies.
