Press Release: Mi’kmaw History Month Commitee Unveils Poster For 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

9/25/2024

Truro, Nova Scotia – The Mi’kmaw History Month (MHM) Committee is excited to unveil this year’s History Month poster: the significance of food in Mi’kmaw culture. From sharing pɨteway (tea) at kitchen tables to harvesting and safeguarding traditional food sources, food plays a central role in Mi’kmaw life.

The annual poster serves as a teaching resource during History Month, highlighting important aspects of Mi’kmaw history and culture. This year’s poster, created by the team from the Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre (MDCC) and led by renowned Mi’kmaw artist and storyteller Gerald Gloade, will showcase traditional food cycles and calendars, as well as ongoing efforts by the Mi’kmaw Nation to conserve food sources and protect habitats.

“As stewards of Mi’kma’ki, we’re committed to protecting netukulimk for future generations. Our practitioners and harvesters remind us daily that climate change is hitting our resources and sovereignty hard. It’s clear we need to keep up our stewardship efforts,” says Tim Bernard, Executive Director of MDCC and chair of the MHM Committee.

Mi’kmaw History Month offers an opportunity to educate and celebrate Mi’kmaw history and culture, deepening understanding of the Mi’kmaq’s relationship with food and passing on these teachings to future generations.

“We’re excited to invite everyone to our table!” adds Bernard.

The poster is available in Mi’kmaw, English, and French and will be distributed to schools across the province. A PDF version will also be available for download at mikmaqhistorymonth.ca.