Mi'kmaq History Month is promoted annually in Nova Scotia as a way to build public awareness of Mi'kmaw culture and heritage. It begins on Treaty Day, October 1[1]. It was proclaimed in 1993 by then Premier John Savage and Mi'kmaq Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy.[2]
Activities and events that share and showcase Mi’kmaw history take place across Nova Scotia.[3] Events in schools include in-class studies, assemblies, special events and visits from special guests.[4][5] Other events include the annual Wagmatcook Aboriginal Arts and Culture Festival, lectures, flag raising, and basket-making workshops.[1][6]
Some Mi'kmaq History Month posters have had a theme[7]. The taglines have been recorded here as they are on English posters[8][9]. The posters are available in Mi'kmaw, English, and French, and can be downloaded from the official website[9]. They are also distributed in schools throughout the province[10].
1998/1999/2001 - Reflections of the Past, Realities of the Present, Dreams of the Future.
2000- Share a Moment, Share a Culture
2003- Striving for a Better Tomorrow
2004- Sharing Our Culture Through Music, Song, and Dance
2005- Remembering Our Smaknisk
2006- Mi’kmaq Sante’ Mawio’mi • Traditional Mi’kmaw Leadership
2007- Pa'skite'kemk • Mi'kmaw Basketry
2008 - Ta'n Telo'ltipmi'k L'nu Mi'kma'kik • How the Mi'kmaq Live in Mi'kma'kik
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