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How befriending bugs helped an N.S. residential school survivor preserve her Mi’kmaw language
March 26, 2025 -
Mi’kmaw Cultural Centre Aims to Recover Belongings from U.S., Preserve History
March 24, 2025 -
Honouring a Legacy: Gerald Gloade Reflects on his Journey with Mi’kmawey Debert
March 17, 2025 -
Bringing Baskets Home: The Overwhelming Success of the Mi’kmaw Basket Auction -
Shared Stewardship: Strengthening Connections Between NMAI and MDCC
March 13, 2025
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Now is the time for Mi’kmawey Debert
Donate today! We’re excited to announce that this year we’re taking part in #GivingTuesdayCa – a global generosity movement that brings people and communities together in a celebration of giving. With the help of Mi’kmaw Comedian, Candy Palmater, we’re getting the word … Continue reading
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Job Posting: Curatorial Associate – Education
Position Overview The MDCC Curatorial Associate–Education 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
Job Posting: Curatorial Associate – Collections
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
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
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
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.
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
MDCC Key Stories (BRFN): Following the Elders’ Stories
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
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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