Category Archives: Recent News

Job Posting: Curatorial Associate – Collections

Posted on October 27, 2021 by MDCC

Position Overview The MDCC Curatorial Associate–Collections will work with the Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre (MDCC) curatorial staff on a wide range of curatorial activities including digital archiving, collections care and stabilization, conservation assessments, and community outreach and engagement. An entry-level … Continue reading →

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Press Release: Mi’kmawey Debert Partners with RBC to Fund New Programing

Posted on October 15, 2021 by MDCC

Mi’kmawey Debert celebrates new partnership with RBC for Roots of Reconciliation Program Truro, Nova Scotia, October 14: Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre (MDCC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with RBC, which will provide multi-year support for its Roots of … Continue reading →

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Press Release: Mi’kmawey Debert selects key players for build of future centre

Posted on May 28, 2021 by MDCC

The Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre announces the architecture and exhibit design firms selected for the build of the future Centre.  Truro, Nova Scotia, May 27: The Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre (MDCC) has selected Formline Architecture in partnership with Lydon Lynch Architects, and AldrichPears Associates to design and build the future cultural centre slated to … Continue reading →

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Shubenacadie IRS Commemoration Project is seeking guidance from Survivors and Descendants

Posted on February 17, 2021 by MDCC

The IRS Commemoration Project is continuing its work with Survivors and Descendants of the Shubenacadie Indian Residential School. In this second part of Phase One, the Project is looking to continue its efforts to engage with Survivors and Descendants from … Continue reading →

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The MDCC is looking for a Language Specialist to join the team.

Posted on November 25, 2020 by MDCC

We’re hiring – come join our team. We are currently looking for an energetic, mature and independent candidate to fill the role of Language Specialist here at the MDCC.We are looking for someone who is fluent in the Mi’kmaw language … Continue reading →

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Watch the Land and Sea episode about Mi’kmawey Debert!

Posted on May 11, 2020 by MDCC
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MDCC Key Stories (BRFN): Following the Elders’ Stories

Posted on November 26, 2019 by MDCC

In 2014, Mi’kmawey Debert initiated the Key Stories Project. Elders, knowledge holders and community members have worked with staff to identify the important stories they want to tell and share. At the Bear River First Nation, the Key Stories is … Continue reading →

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Mi’kmaq History Month 2018 Poster – Artwork by Gerald R. Gloade

Posted on October 2, 2018 by MDCC

World War I Mi’kmaw Veterans With 2018 being the 100th year anniversary of World War I, it seemed fitting that we honour our Mi’kmaw soldiers or sma’knisk. More than 200 Mi’kmaw from Atlantic Canada enlisted to serve, and at least 89 … Continue reading →

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Mi’kmaq History Month 2018 Video

Posted on October 1, 2018 by MDCC

Mi’kmaq History Month promotional videos can all be found on their website at www.mikmaqhistorymonth.ca

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Gerald R. Gloade promotes storytelling in Mi’kmaq History Month video

Posted on September 30, 2018 by MDCC
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