October is Mi’kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia. Mi’kmaq History Month builds awareness of Mi’kmaq history and heritage, and celebrates Mi’kmaq culture.
Mikmaq History Month Poster 2019. Learn more about the meaning behind the poster here.
In 1993, Mi’kmaw Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy and Premier John Savage declared October as the official month to recognize and celebrate Mi’kmaw culture and heritage.
October 1, Treaty Day, marks the beginning of Mi'kmaq History Month. There are a variety of events occurring this month on campus and all across Nova Scotia.
Here are some of the events taking place on campus:
A presentation from renowned artist Kent Monkman: Making Miss Chief on October 9 at 7 p.m.
A drum making workshop on October 16.
The Mi’kmaw Gala on October 19 at 5:30 p.m.
For more information on events taking place across campus, visit the SMU events calendar or contact Raymond Sewell, Saint Mary’s Indigenous Student Advisor.
A list of events occurring across Nova Scotia can be found on the Mi’kmaq History Month events calendar. More information on the month can be found here.