This year marks the 31st anniversary of Mi’kmaw History Month. In 1993, Premier John Savage and Mi’kmaw Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy declared October as the official month to recognize and celebrate Mi’kmaw culture and heritage.
The Halifax Regional Municipality is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi’kmaq people. The municipality acknowledges the Peace and Friendship Treaties signed in this Territory and recognizes that we are all Treaty People.
Events and celebrations throughout the month of October
- On October 1st City Hall will be lit up orange to commemorate Treaty Day and the start of Mi’kmaw History Month.
- On October 1st there will be a Proclamation Reading at 1:30 PM in Peace and Friendship Park with Councillor Waye Mason.
On October 1st join the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre for a traditional salmon dinner from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
This year’s History Month them is Food and its Significance in Mi’kmaw Culture. You can download this year’s Mi’kmaw History Month Poster here
Learn how to say Mi’kmaw History Month in Mi’kmaw