Destination Membertou

In celebration of Mi’kmaq History Month we are hosting two Mi’kmaq Medicine Walks on this upcoming Saturday, October 10th. These guided tours will take place ...at the Churchill Drive entrance of the Greenlink Trail System. Please note that we have a maximum capacity of 10 participants per tour, so registration is required. 11:00am-12:00pm And 1:00pm-2:00pm Please contact Dave to register (902) 578 0706 $20

Membertou Mi'kmaq Medicine Walk is offering two walks on this upcoming Saturday, October 10th. Times available: 11:00am-12:00pm +... 1:00pm-2:00pm Please contact Dave to register: (902) 578 0706

The countdown is on! Did you know that Celtic Colours International Festival is being filmed here in Membertou, starting ONE WEEK from today? This year, the Celtic Colours experience will take place online for you to enjoy in the comfort and safety of your own home. Tune in for nine nights of performances... free of charge! Learn more at www.celtic-colours.com

This year's Mi’kmaq History Month poster emphasizes the important role plants play in our culture and livelihood. From harvesting plants for nourishment and healing to the gathering of plants to make art and for use in ceremony, plants are and have always been, an essential resource for the Mi’kmaq. For more information on Mi'kmaq History Month visit www.mikmaqhistorymonth.ca. #mikmaqhistorymonth

Enjoy this video, "We are all Treaty People"

We must continue to raise awareness that ALL Nova Scotians are Treaty people with roles and responsibilities.

We are ALL Treaty People - We are ALL in this together Take a moment to watch this video which features presenters from the Nova Scotia Treaty Education Speakers Bureau and community members throughout Mi’kma’ki that reinforce the message We are all Treaty People. #TreatyDay2020

Did you know how Treaty Day came to be in Nova Scotia? October 1st was proclaimed as Treaty Day by Grand Chief Donald Marshall Sr. in 1986, in recognition of the Treaties signed between the British Empire and the Mi'kmaq people. Grand Chief Donald Marshall, of Membertou, dedicated his life to Mi'kmaq Rights and served as Grand Chief for 27 years until his passing in 1991

What is a treaty? A treaty is an agreement made between the Government, Indigenous groups, and often provinces and territories, which define ongoing rights and obligations. Check out this image of the 1752 Peace and Friendship Treaty (credit: Nova Scotia Archives). This treaty was signed between the Mi'kmaq people of Shubenacadie, and the governor of Nova Scotia on October 1st, 1752. It reaffirmed earlier treaties, and called for an end to hostilities, and contained provisio...ns regarding hunting, fishing and trading. #TreatyDay2020 Learn more here: https://archives.novascotia.ca/mikmaq/

Today, October 1st, is Treaty Day and also marks the beginning of Mi'kmaq History Month. Treaty Day is a time to recognize the Treaties signed between our Mi'kmaq people and the British Empire. It is also an opportunity to learn about Treaty rights, and start conversations about our shared history. Throughout the day, we will be sharing information in celebration of #treatyday. Follow along, and maybe you will learn something new.... Given what is taking place within the Nova Scotia fishery, today is especially important to take the opportunity to learn, share information and create conversations.

We love seeing people wearing their orange shirts to recognize and honour those who have been impacted by residential schools. Shoutout to Best Buy (Cape Breton) for purchasing orange shirts for their team to wear today, and also making a donation to Reconciliation Canada. Proceeds from their orange shirt purchase go directly to the children at Maupeltuewey Kina'matno'kuom (Membertou School). Let us see YOUR orange shirts by either posting your photo in the comment section ...below OR tagging us! #EveryChildMatters

Today, September 30th, is Orange Shirt Day We are here to honour residential school survivors, and the ones that are no longer with us. Every child matters. Today, and everyday.