The Draft Authentic Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism Guidelines for Nova Scotia are now ready for community discussion and feedback! This includes a longer research report, a shorter community guide, and an infographic – something to suit every reading style and preference.
From our initial discussions with Mi’kmaw Elders and Knowledge Keepers, it is clear that cultural tourism is a wonderful way to share our history and stories with visitors in a way that is authentic and which protects Mi’kmaw cultural knowledge.
Initial community engagement sessions have been scheduled for June and July. Our goal is to share information with community members about what we have heard so far and to get feedback on what authenticity is to them, within a tourism context. We want to hear from Elders, Knowledge Keepers, tourism business owners, artists, crafters, and community members interested in cultural tourism. Additional sessions will be scheduled over the next few months as well.
If you have any questions, or wish to participate, please contact Shannon Monk at KMKNO or connect directly with your community contact. Participants must register to attend.
Here is the current list of scheduled sessions:
MILLBROOK
Friday, June 11, 2021
Community contact Heather Stevens
BEAR RIVER
Monday, June 14, 2021
Community contact Dawn McEwan
MI’KMAW NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Community contact Yolanda Pennell
ACADIA
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Community contact Melanie Purdy
POTLOTEK
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Community contact Tahirih Paul
PICTOU LANDING
Friday June 25, 2021
Community contact Heather Mills
PAQTNKEK
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Community contact Rose Paul
GLOOSCAP
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Community contact Amanda Francis