Mi'kmaw History & Culture
Official Mi'kmaw History Month 2024 Poster: Download & View
The 2024 design explores food and its significance in Mi’kmaw culture. Click to download and learn more.
Special Demonstration: Mawio'mi "Pow-Wow"-Style Dancing
Oct 17th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for an energetic demonstration by youth from Millbrook First Nations/Sheet Harbour community showcasing regalia and dance styles.
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.
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'kmaw History Month Reads
Explore Mi’kmaq history and culture this October with these essential reads for Mi’kmaq History Month.
Mi'kmaw History Month: Memoirs and Biographies
Discover the rich history of the Mi'kmaq people through captivating memoirs and biographies filled with inspiring personal stories.
Indigenous Voices
Explore diverse genres, from romance and fantasy to sci-fi, through the lens of Indigenous characters and perspectives.
Mi'kmaw Community
Discover the captivating culture and history of the Mi'kmaw people in Atlantic Canada with these insightful resources.
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.
