Mi’kmaw History Month celebrates role of food, community

In her article for CBC, titled “Mi’kmaw History Month celebrates role of food, community,” Giuliana Grillo de Lambarri explores how food serves as a powerful connector within Mi’kmaw culture. The piece highlights this year’s Mi’kmaw History Month theme, Mijipjewey Na Mawa’luksi’k—Food Gathers Us Together, and features insights from Mercedes Peters, MDCC’s Sharing Our Stories Coordinator and Geordy Marshall, the Centre’s Language Specialist. Peters reflects on the central role food plays in Mi’kmaw gatherings and how it strengthens relationships with both community and the land. The article looks into the history and significance of Mi’kmaw History Month, dating back to 1993. Click to read more.