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Mi'kmaw history easier to find with new digital archive
The Indigenous rights group L'nuey is launching a new Mi’kmaw-led digital archive to mark the 300th anniversary of the 1726 Peace and Friendship Treaty, making it easier to find and understand Mik’maw history.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-digital-archive-1726-peace-friendship-treaty-9.7223343?cmp=rss

ResearchBuzz: Firehose Jun 5

University of Prince Edward Island: Mi’kmaw-led digital archive launches for 300th Anniversary of 1726 Treaty. “L’nuey is launching a new Mi’kmaw-led digital archive to mark the 300th anniversary of the 1726 Peace and Friendship Treaty on June 4, 2026. The project aims to make Mi’kmaw history in Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island) easier to find, understand, and use.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/06/05/university-of-prince-edward-island-mikmaw-led-digital-archive-launches-for-300th-anniversary-of-1726-treaty/

University of Prince Edward Island: Mi’kmaw-led digital archive launches for 300th Anniversary of 1726 Treaty

University of Prince Edward Island: Mi’kmaw-led digital archive launches for 300th Anniversary of 1726 Treaty. “L’nuey is launching a new Mi’kmaw-led digital archive to mark the 300th anniver…

ResearchBuzz: Firehose

CBC Nova Scotia Jun 5

Beading workshop aims to preserve Mi'kmaw arts
The Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design invited people from all walks of life to learn the craft. The CBC's Samuel Murrant has the story.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7223436?cmp=rss

Global News May 20

Historical society secures rural New Brunswick burial site to preserve history
A historical society has purchased land in rural New Brunswick that's home to the unmarked graves of Acadian and Mi'kmaw people dating back to the 1700s.
#Canada #CapBimetNB
https://globalnews.ca/news/11857140/cap-bimet-nb-cemetery/

Global News New Brunswick May 20

Historical society secures rural New Brunswick burial site to preserve history
A historical society has purchased land in rural New Brunswick that's home to the unmarked graves of Acadian and Mi'kmaw people dating back to the 1700s.
#Canada #CapBimetNB
https://globalnews.ca/news/11857140/cap-bimet-nb-cemetery/

Global News Canada May 20

Historical society secures rural New Brunswick burial site to preserve history
A historical society has purchased land in rural New Brunswick that's home to the unmarked graves of Acadian and Mi'kmaw people dating back to the 1700s.
#Canada #CapBimetNB
https://globalnews.ca/news/11857140/cap-bimet-nb-cemetery/

Windspeaker.com Apr 30

“It's weaving a tapestry of the history that we share, the experiences on and of the land… and then these traumatic events that have been buried and one day have to be faced.”

#Indigenous #FirstNations #film #horror #fantasy #Mikmaw

https://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/lnu-filmmaker-bretten-hannam-takes-us-place-ghosts

L'nu filmmaker Bretten Hannam takes us to The Place of Ghosts

Acclaimed two-spirit L'nu filmmaker Bretten Hannam's third feature, Sk+te’kmujue’katik (At the Place of Ghosts), is an immersive journey into the dark forest of trauma. Named one of Canada's Top 10 at the Toronto International Film Festival, the film will be released theatrically across Canada on May 8.“It's weaving a tapestry of the history that we share, the experiences on and of the land, the things the land provides, and then these traumatic events that have been buried and one day have to be faced,” said Hannam.

Windspeaker.com

CBC Prince Edward Island Apr 16

Mik’maw-led fish program teaches Island students about conservation and culture
Grade 4 student Simon Knockwood is from Abegweit First Nation in Scotchfort, and his dream is to become a fisheries officer when he grows up. So the work his class is doing now through a program called Fish Friends is right up his alley — combining his love of fish with his cultural identity.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-mikmaw-fish-friends-program-9.7165448?cmp=rss

CBC Canada Apr 14

Canada's national orchestra to honour Mi’kmaw music during Nova Scotia shows
As the Ottawa-based National Arts Centre Orchestra embarks on its 100th tour, Mi’kmaw singer-songwriter Emma Stevens will be performing original music alongside the prestigious ensemble.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/canada-s-national-orchestra-to-honour-mikmaw-music-during-nova-scotia-shows-9.7162872?cmp=rss

CBC Arts Enterainment Apr 14

Canada's national orchestra to honour Mi’kmaw music during Nova Scotia shows
As the Ottawa-based National Arts Centre Orchestra embarks on its 100th tour, Mi’kmaw singer-songwriter Emma Stevens will be performing original music alongside the prestigious ensemble.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/canada-s-national-orchestra-to-honour-mikmaw-music-during-nova-scotia-shows-9.7162872?cmp=rss