Welcome to 惭颈鈥檏尘补q History Month 2024
So gently I offer my hand and ask,
Let me find my talk
So I can teach you about me.
Excerpt from , by Rita Joe
View , a musical tribute to Rita Joe by students at the Allison Bernard Memorial High School in Eskasoni, Unama鈥檏i
These powerful words from 惭颈鈥檏尘补w poet, Rita Joe, resonate deeply as we enter Mi'kmaq History Month.
Embracing and Celebrating 惭颈鈥檏尘补q Wisdom at Acadia
This year's themes of Msit No'kmaq, Netukulimk, and Tpi'tnewey align with Acadia's essence and values.
- Msit No'kmaq: Our teaching and research celebrate the deep interconnectedness with the lands, waters, and all beings.
- Netukulimk: Our commitment to sustainability and seven generations thinking is evident in our academic programs and campus initiatives.
- Tpi'tnewey: The spirit of coming together, sharing food, and the spirit of generosity shines through in our community, especially during this bountiful harvest season in the Annapolis Valley.
Honouring Treaty Relationships
Today (October 1), on Treaty Day, we recognize the profound importance of the Peace and Friendship Treaties, and our Nation-to-Nation relationships. As treaty people living and learning on the unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq, we all share responsibilities to each other and to the lands and waters of Mi'kma'ki.
To mark this occasion, you're invited to listen to .
Moving Forward: We are All Treaty People
Throughout 惭颈鈥檏尘补q History Month, and beyond, we're committed to working alongside 惭颈鈥檏尘补q and Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, students, staff, faculty, communities, and organizations and build strong and long-lasting Nation-to-institution relationships. Together with Zabrina Whitman, Executive Advisor on L鈥檔u Affairs and Indigenization, and the fabulous team at the Indigenous Student Resource Centre, we will continue to ensure that First Voices, cultures, languages, and histories shape our programming, policies, processes, and futures.
Everyone is encouraged to participate in events across campus this month, and explore the rich learning resources, below.
Wela鈥檒ioq for being part of this learning journey, and
RESOURCES
- Visit the鈥�Indigenous Student Resource Centre鈥痜or more information about resources for Indigenous students and to learn more about and support their great work.
- Explore the information, resources, and events on Acadia's Truth and Reconciliation web page.
- Learn through a three-part Mi'kmaq History Month online learning series, which was developed by Acadia鈥檚 Indigenous Auntie Darlene Peters Copeland, our Elder-in-Residence, Elder Dr. Joe Michael, politics professor Dr. Cynthia Alexander, and students across campus:
- The first module, called (鈥渓isten to me鈥� in Mi'kmaw), provides information about the impacts of colonialism that persist in Canada.
- The second module, (鈥渄o you understand鈥� in 惭颈鈥檏尘补w), explores Indigenous Peoples鈥� teaching and experiences more deeply.
- The third unit in the series, (鈥渘ow鈥� in 惭颈鈥檏尘补w), is focused on Indigenous worldviews, values, and ways of being.
- Understand more about 惭颈鈥檏尘补q and Indigenous history at the Vaughn Memorial Library through three beautiful displays in the Library for Truth and Reconciliation Day, 惭颈鈥檏尘补q History Month, and Treaty Day, and find resources for further learning through the Truth and Reconciliation .
- Connect with 惭颈鈥檏尘补q History videos and events through the resource site.
- Learn more from the T website of Nova Scotia, to learn more about the Peace and Friendship Treaties, and how they are living documents for us all.
- Visit the 惭颈鈥檏尘补wey to learn more about 惭颈鈥檏尘补q culture, history, stories, and the development of a beautiful cultural centre.