Mi'kmaq History Month

Mi'kmaq History Month or Mi’kmaw History Month is promoted annually in Nova Scotia as a month dedicated to building public awareness of Mi'kmaw culture and heritage, taking place in the month of October.[1] It was proclaimed in 1993 by then-Premier John Savage and Mi'kmaq Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy.[2][3]

The month of October was chosen because, in the British–Mi'kmaq Treaty of 1752, October 1st was designated as the date on which the Mi’kmaw people would receive gifts from the Crown to "renew their friendship and submissions." This day is celebrated as Treaty Day in Nova Scotia.[2][3]

Activities and events that share and showcase Mi’kmaw history take place across Nova Scotia.[4] Events in schools include in-class studies, assemblies, special events and visits from special guests.[5][6] Other events include the annual Wagmatcook Aboriginal Arts and Culture Festival, lectures, flag raising, and basket-making workshops.[1][7]

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  2. ^ a b "About Mi'kmaq History Month – Mi'kmaw History Month". Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  3. ^ a b "Mi'kmaq History Month". Province of Nova Scotia. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  4. ^ "Mi'kmaq History Month". Saint Mary's University. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  5. ^ "October is Mi'kmaq History Month". Chignecto-Central Regional School Board. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  6. ^ "October is Mi'kmaq History Month – Port Hawkesbury Reporter". Port Hawkesbury Reporter. 12 October 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  7. ^ Godin, Rosemary (5 October 2016). "Recognizing Mi'kmaq History Month". Chronicle Herald. Retrieved 2 October 2017.