Category Archives: Recent News
MDCC Key Stories (BRFN): Following the Elders’ Stories
In 2014, Mi’kmawey Debert initiated the Key Stories Project. Elders, knowledge holders and community members have worked with staff to identify the important stories they want to tell and share. At the Bear River First Nation, the Key Stories is … Continue reading
Mi’kmaq History Month 2018 Poster – Artwork by Gerald R. Gloade
World War I Mi’kmaw Veterans With 2018 being the 100th year anniversary of World War I, it seemed fitting that we honour our Mi’kmaw soldiers or sma’knisk. More than 200 Mi’kmaw from Atlantic Canada enlisted to serve, and at least 89 … Continue reading
Mi’kmaq History Month 2018 Video
Mi’kmaq History Month promotional videos can all be found on their website at www.mikmaqhistorymonth.ca
Gerald R. Gloade promotes storytelling in Mi’kmaq History Month video
Proposed federal bill could bring repatriation of Mi’kmaw artifacts
Heather Stevens, Operations supervisor at the Millbrook Culture and Heritage Centre, is a strong supporter of having Indigenous regalia repatriated to its traditional Mi’kmaq home in Nova Scotia. This display case houses photographs of Indigenous regalia dating to about the … Continue reading
Land And Sea: Mudflats
Watch Trevor Gould, Key Stories Curatorial Assistant speak about Mi’kmaw legends, alongside Gerald Gloade’s artwork in relation to the Bay of Fundy Mudflats. View the full episode here:
AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Joins First Nations Veterans to Mark Remembrance Day at National Ceremony in Ottawa
(Ottawa, ON) – On Remembrance Day, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde will be joined by First Nations veterans for ceremonies in Ottawa to honour all, who have served their country with bravery and pride. First Nations … Continue reading
150 Forward Fund: Birchbark Canoe Apprenticeship
Todd Labrador of the Wildcat Reserve spent six weeks at the Millbrook Cultural Centre with four young apprentices teaching them how to build a traditional Mi’kmaq lake canoe. Watch the full 150 Forward Fund Video here:
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