You’ll have the chance to learn a little more about Mi’kmaw culture Thursday.
It’s in honor of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Cheryl Copage Gehue, Indigenous Community Engagement Advisor for Halifax, said the day is a time to reflect on the legacy of residential schools, but also a time to learn.
“We have an opportunity to create a platform for a wider audience to learn about indigenous drumming and come in see these performers in a safe, open space.”
Copage Gehue said the Iron Tide drum group, from Millbrook First Nation, will be performing indigenous drum styles.
She said the Blue Marshall Band, from Eskasoni First Nation, will be playing songs, both new and old, in the Mi’kmaw language.
“It’s about sharing the music, sharing our music when it’s in our language,” she said. “Even if you don’t speak Mi’kmaq, you can still feel that energy, and the energy that comes off it, when we sing in our language.”
There are two more shows Friday, Treaty Day, the Eastern Eagle drum group, from Sipekne’katik First Nation, and The Relatives, from Eskasoni First Nation.
The performances are happening on the Oasis Main Stage at Grand Parade.
