Mi'kmaq History Month

Treaty Day, (October 1st) marks the beginning of Mi'kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia as proclaimed in 1993 by then Premier John Savage and Mi'kmaq Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy.

Its purpose is to promote public awareness about the Mi'kmaw culture and heritage for all citizens of Nova Scotia. A poster is produced and numerous events are organized throughout the month in recognition of Mi'kmaq History Month.

2011 OAA History Month Activities

September 12	Experience Mi'kmaw traditions, history, games and lifestyles highlighting Mi'kmaw culture at Port Royal National Historic Site.
September 30	Delta Halifax UNSI General Assembly 3-5 p.m. Reception - 5-6 p.m. Dinner 6-8 p.m. Cultural Showcase / Dance 8-11 p.m.* * -Mi'kmaq Nation - Brookes Diamond Production (40 minutes) -Launch of Membertou 400 video -Dance - music by Relatives or Lone Cloud
October 1	-Treaty Day Mass (Basilica) -Treaty Day Parade (Basilica to Parade Square) -Feast -Awards Ceremony (Province House)
October 14	Prismatic - Premier's Receptionl (time /venue TBC)
Throughout October	Todd Labrador - Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
October 23	Dune Lankard presentation (Time / Venue TBD)
Date TBD	Public Servants Panel Discussion - Aboriginal Workforce Development
Througout October	-Profile on Provincial Website -Profile on OAA website -Come to Life feature articles (for NS weeklies/dailies and broadcast distribution)
Date TBD	Joint Chiefs and Cabinet Members Meeting
October 20	TF Officials Meeting
Month of October	Birch Bark Canoe Building by Todd Labrador Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Pristmatic History Month Activities

Prismatic showcases and celebrates the work of Canada's Aboriginal and culturally diverse artists.

Among the Aboriginal artists participating in this event, is Mi'kmaq artist, Ursula A. Johnson, who will be doing a public performance, Elmiet, on Saturday, October 16, as part of Nocturne. Ursula will be following up the performance with an Aritst's Talk. There will also be a theatre performance by Toronto's Native Earth Performing Arts, Almighty Voice and His Wife - October 12 at the Sir James Dunn Theatre in the Dalhousie Arts Centre.

Prismatic also features a 3-day national conference: Canadian/Arts: Charting the Self-determination of Aboriginal and Culturally Diverse Artists in Canada through Exploring, Understanding and Re-Imagining, which we (Onelight Theatre) are hosting with Ontario's Debajehmujig Theatre. Artists, government and non-government funders, and representatives from key arts institutions from across Canada will be attending the conference - October 15-17.

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Reading and Book Launch

Date: October 16th
Time: 14:00
Place: MicMac Native Friendship Centre
Co-sponsor: Roseway Publishing, MicMac Native Friendship Centre

Mi'kmaq History Month 2010

Pristmatic History Month Activities

Prismatic showcases and celebrates the work of Canada's Aboriginal and culturally diverse artists.

Among the Aboriginal artists participating in this event, is Mi'kmaq artist, Ursula A. Johnson, who will be doing a public performance, Elmiet, on Saturday, October 16, as part of Nocturne. Ursula will be following up the performance with an Aritst's Talk. There will also be a theatre performance by Toronto's Native Earth Performing Arts, Almighty Voice and His Wife - October 12 at the Sir James Dunn Theatre in the Dalhousie Arts Centre.

Prismatic also features a 3-day national conference: Canadian/Arts: Charting the Self-determination of Aboriginal and Culturally Diverse Artists in Canada through Exploring, Understanding and Re-Imagining, which we (Onelight Theatre) are hosting with Ontario's Debajehmujig Theatre. Artists, government and non-government funders, and representatives from key arts institutions from across Canada will be attending the conference - October 15-17.

Prismatic Listings Program Information