Hundreds of artifacts to return to Mi’kmaq Nation, connecting the past to the present

A new feature in Crosswinds News highlights Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre’s work to bring hundreds of Mi’kmaw belongings home from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian after more than a century. The article explores how years of collaboration between MDCC, Smithsonian staff, and Mi’kmaw knowledge holders have helped identify, conserve, and prepare the collection for its return, while emphasizing that the effort is about reconnecting Mi’kmaw people with the knowledge, artistry, and stories carried by these belongings. Read the full story in Crosswinds News.