FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2025 Mi’kma’ki – A groundbreaking cultural initiative, Mi’kmawitasik: Mi’kmaw Made has officially launched mikmawitasik.ca, marking a historic milestone for Mi’kmaw artists, artisans, and cultural tourism hosts. Endorsed by the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs, Mi’kmawitasik ensures that authentic Mi’kmaw creations, art, cultural experiences, and
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Cultural Tourism
Authenticity at the Heart of Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism
Shannon Monk, an Indigenous (Mi’kmaw / Anishininew) woman from Canada, has vast experience working with First Nations communities, mainly in the field of cultural education and governance. She is currently working on the implementation of the Cultural Tourism Strategy for the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia. Monk believes that cultural tourism
Exploring Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism – An Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights
By Shannon Monk, KMKNO As part of our discussion on Mi’kmaw cultural tourism, we want to share educational resources that may help with your cultural tourism business. For the next couple of months, we will be doing a series of informative articles on intellectual property (IP) and how it
Exploring Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism – Opportunities for the New Year
By: Shannon Monk, KMKNO Happy New Year! To begin the new year, we want to provide you with a snapshot of what is happening with Indigenous tourism across the country. Though COVID-19 continues to greatly impact the tourism industry as a whole, there are exciting developments happening in our sector
Exploring Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism and Developing an Authentic Mi’kmaw Brand
By: Shannon Monk, KMK After more than 20 meetings with Mi’kmaw communities throughout Nova Scotia over the last six months, community members are getting a better understanding of the exciting possibilities that exist through cultural tourism. As we noted in previous articles, discussions about Mi’kmaw cultural tourism began in the