You have another chance to take in Mi’kmaq culture in Halifax.
It’s Treaty Day in our province and the start of Mi’kmaq History Month.
Celebrations are held at this time every year to honour the relationship and the important contribution of the Mi’kmaq people in our province.
The Mi'kmaq Flag on the Macdonald Bridge to honour The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30, 2021 pic.twitter.com/rlud92mf9g
— HHB (@HHBridges) September 28, 2021
The city will hold an event in Grand Parade at 11:30 a.m., and later in the day a patio lanterns festival will take place featuring indigenous artists. Performances include the Eastern Eagle drum group, from Sipekne’katik First Nation, and The Relatives, from Eskasoni First Nation.
October is Mi'kmaq History Month.
This year marks the 28th anniversary of the month. In 1993, Premier John Savage and Mi’kmaw Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy declared October the official month to recognize and celebrate Mi’kmaw culture and heritage.
More: https://t.co/n7zMezdpAQ pic.twitter.com/z3XX8Gpwmw
— hfxgov (@hfxgov) October 1, 2021
It comes after hundreds of people took part in events on the waterfront as part of the first ever Truth and Reconciliation Day on Thursday.
