Category Archives: Recent News

Mi’kmaq History Month 2018 Poster – Artwork by Gerald R. Gloade

Posted on October 2, 2018 by MDCC

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 →

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Mi’kmaq History Month 2018 Video

Posted on October 1, 2018 by MDCC

Mi’kmaq History Month promotional videos can all be found on their website at www.mikmaqhistorymonth.ca

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Gerald R. Gloade promotes storytelling in Mi’kmaq History Month video

Posted on September 30, 2018 by MDCC
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Gerald R. Gloade talks about ancestral site, Partridge Island

Posted on September 27, 2018 by MDCC
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The late Lillian Marshall donates collection to Mi’kmawey Debert

Posted on September 5, 2018 by MDCC

http://aptnnews.ca/2018/09/05/late-mikmaq-elders-taped-interviews-from-white-paper-era-donated-to-cultural-centre/

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Proposed federal bill could bring repatriation of Mi’kmaw artifacts

Posted on February 5, 2018 by MDCC

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 →

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Land And Sea: Mudflats

Posted on December 31, 2017 by MDCC

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:  

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AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Joins First Nations Veterans to Mark Remembrance Day at National Ceremony in Ottawa

Posted on November 10, 2017 by MDCC

(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 →

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150 Forward Fund: Birchbark Canoe Apprenticeship

Posted on October 20, 2017 by MDCC

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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2017 Royal Canadian Mint Nanapskekl (nickel)

Posted on November 4, 2016 by MDCC

Soon Canadians will be carrying Gerald Gloade’s artwork in their pockets. When Gerald Gloade entered his beaver design to the Royal Canadian Mint contest “My Canada, My Inspiration,” he joined thousands of Canadians who submitted their artistic reflections of Canadian … Continue reading →

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