Ke'aknutma'tinej? Can we talk?

This video features presenters from the Nova Scotia Treaty Education Speakers Bureau and community members throughout Mi’kma’ki reinforcing the message “We are all Treaty People”.

Treaty Education Video

Treaty Education Nova Scotia Video is about who are the Mi'kmaq, why are treaties important, what happened to the treaty relationship and how do reconcile moving forward. Featuring the Treaty Education Nova Scotia Speakers Bureau.

Elder Albert Marshall shares his teachings on Netukulimk.

Netukulimk - Peju (Cod) Video

This animation is a history of cod, as inspired by Mi’kmaw storytelling tradition. Little Fish inherits the history of her species from the tales of her Grandmother: from creation, through thousands of years of “Netukulimk” (harmony with nature), to modern industrial devastation. 

Kerry Prosper is a passionate fisher and Mi'kmaq elder, who is teaching his grandchildren how to exercise their treaty rights by fishing eels. But those rights come with sacred responsibilities to care for the land and waters of Mi'kma'ki.

Morgan Toney, a fiddler from Cape Breton dives into the Mi’kmaw teaching of Netukulimk and his song of the same name. 

'Everything Is Circular' explores our fragile relationship with the Earth and how we can all work together in the spirit of reconciliation so that future generations can thrive while living in harmony with nature. 

Mi'kmaq elder Albert Marshall of Eskasoni First Nation (Nova Scotia, Canada) speaks about his concept of Two-Eyed Seeing and how it can be a guiding framework in working towards reconciliation with the Earth. Marshall defines Two-Eyed Seeing as “learning to see from one eye with the strengths of Indigenous knowledges and ways of knowing, and from the other eye with the strengths of mainstream knowledges and ways of knowing, and to use both these eyes together, for the benefit of all”.

Mi'kmaq Elder Albert Marshall from Eskasoni First Nation in Atlantic Canada uses the phrase "Two-Eyed Seeing" as a guiding principle for collaboration between mainstream and Indigenous knowledges and ways of knowing.

Two Eyed Seeing - Kluskap and the Animals

Clifford Paul tells a story about Kluskap and the Animals in relation to Two Eyed Seeing. How scientific research and Mi'kmaq history can work together to reinforce authenticity. 

Etuaptmumk: Two-Eyed Seeing by Rebecca Thomas

Etuaptmumk - is explained by saying it refers to learning to see from one eye with the strengths of Indigenous knowledges and ways of knowing, and from the other eye with the strengths of Western knowledges and ways of knowing and learning to use both eyes together, for the benefit of all.

In the 1999 Marshall Decision, the Supreme Court of Canada upheld the treaty rights of the Mi’kmaq and other Nations along the Atlantic coast. Trina Roache explores how that massive victory has changed life on the ground, and on the water, twenty years later.

Twenty years after a major victory at the Supreme Court of Canada, the Mi'kmaq are still fighting for treaty rights. At the negotiation table. On the water. And when the Mi'kmaq assert rights and go fishing on their terms, the backlash can take an emotional toll.

Mi'kmaw Ways & Conservation- Barrie Bernard

Address the concerns around Moderate Livelihood Fishing, Out of Season Harvesting, and Conservation. Expanding on Netukulimk.

Treaty Rights Video- Barrie Bernard

The purpose of this video is share some knowledge on Treaty Rights, what the keywords beings used are, and some of the events related to these rights and the court cases in which they come from. For more information on Treaty Rights of Treaty Education please contact you Mi'kmaq Education Coordinator in your Region. 

A'se'k - The Other Room (Boat Harbour)

A video on water pollution in Pictou Landing First Nation. A local paper mill is the cause of several problems in the community of Pictou Landing. Being robbed of their natural resources from a surrounding body of water, members of the community share their opinions.

Mi'kmaq Livelihood Fishery

This video shows what those values look like in action, and how they guide and shape healthy relationships with nature, and effective and meaningful conservation initiatives in Nova Scotia

This video highlights how communities work together to protect this culturally significant endangered species in Unama’ki rivers.

The video shows how stories and data are collected to better understand ecosystems and population health, and to suggest ways to best support all our relations in the future.

This video looks at these stories and relationships as shared by Knowledge Holder, Tuma Young.

This video highlights how community gatherings like this annual feast celebrate respectful relationships with Tiam and with the world around us.

This video highlights the Kluskap IPCA, a sacred area based on the legends of Kluskap, and the first IPCA to be developed in eastern Canada.

The video “Apistane’wj and the First Pine Trees” brings to life the legend of the first pine trees and the Marten’s role in helping Kluskap make this happen.

Tiam's Promise: Mi'kmaq Legend of the First Moose

An ancient Mi'kmaq legend on how eels may have changed the course of history! Through storytelling and original drawings, this video brings to life an important legend about the close relationship between the French and Mi'kmaq people.

This video tells how eel are traditionally speared during the winter. Eel fishers Kerry Prosper and John Sylliboy explain everything about winter fishing from digging through the ice to how to spear.

The four century relationship between the Mi'Kmaq and people of European origin.

This short documentary, The Mi’kmaq Nation, Story of Survival, was made on the occasion of the 400th Anniversary of the baptism of Grand Chief Membertou, of the Mi’kmaq First Nations Tribe of Nova Scotia. 

Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/221619242

Eskasoni was the home of celebrated Mi'kmaw poet Rita Joe. This Cape Breton village is enjoying a revival of First Nations' traditions and spirituality which inspired much of Rita Joe's writing. 

A documentary about the past and future coming together in Eskasoni, Nova Scotia, the largest Mi'kmaq reserve in the world. This is where they are fighting to preserve language and culture against overwhelming odds by an innovative, grassroots Mi'kmaq language immersion program at the local school.

Sister Dorothy Moore

The Journey of the Mi'kmaq

Mi'kmaw Medicines in Today's World

The Mi'kmaq Journey

Nova Scotia's Sacred Places
Potlotek Island

Indigenous people have used smudging as a form of prayer, healing, and cleansing for years. Elder Lawrence Wells

Traditional Healing- Tuma Young

Introducing the SWEAT LODGE

The Four Sacred Medicines (Tobacco)

Meaning of the Eagle Feather in Mi'kmaq Culture | Aaron Prosper

How to Make a Medicine Pouch - Theresa Meuse

Panuijkatmnej Ep.1 - Puko'si Tea // Mi'kmaq land-based education

Panuijkatmnej Ep.2 - Beaver Trapping // Mi'kmaq land-based education

Kate'kemk - Eel Fishing

In Our Voices: Land Acknowledgement

Eels in Winter (Part 1)

Eels in Winter (Part 2)

Celebrating Mi'kmaq culture and history | Your Morning

Why Native Boys and Men Have Long Hair

Basket Making

Bessie Prosper Makes Luskinikn

Canada's 1st National Ribbon Skirt Day celebrates Indigenous women and culture

Judy Googoo (Mi'kmaq) a member of Apaji-wla'matulinej on traditional medicinal plants

Respecting Mi'kmaq Elders - Joan Christie

Prolonging the Ko’jua Dance- Richard Gould

Rebuilding a Tradition- Eva Nicholas

Teaching the Mi’kmaq Language- Alexis (Pop-I) Bati

Finding Health Through Nature’s Medicine- Joseph Nicholas

Cape Breton’s Fastest Rising Music Star- Morgan Toney

Saving Waycobah’s Oysters- Joe Googoo

Beauty in Basket Making- Dolena Poulette

Honouring the Grandmother of the Mi’kmaw- Tiny Cremo

The Story of Waltes

Mi'kmaw Elder Madeline Poulette plays waltes and teaches us about it's history and significance.

Discover the rich traditions of the Mi’kmaw culture with the game of Waltes! In this video, we dive into the rules and gameplay of this traditional Indigenous game, passed down through generations. Learn how to play Waltes and connect with a piece of Mi’kmaw heritage. 

Chase Nicholas Maloney, a Mi’kmaq hockey player rediscovers his hockey roots and the evolution of the game.

Waltes: More than Just a Game- Isbael Martin and Janey Michael- The Unama’ki Project

Video Created by Students at Ferrisview

Video Created by Students at Ferrisview

When We Were Alone

This video is of the book being read by Jean Meader and Milidrow Joudry-Martel, translating the Cree words to Mi'kmaq words.

Namwayut: we are all one

Chief Robert Joseph shares his experience as a residential school survivor and the importance of truth and reconciliation in Canada.

“The Stranger” is the first full chapter and song of The Secret Path. Adapted from Gord Downie’s album and Jeff Lemire’s graphic novel, The Secret Path chronicles the heartbreaking story of Chanie Wenjack’s residential school experience and subsequent death as he escapes and attempts to walk 600 km home to his family. 

Ma'kit's Doll

A Short Video on the History of Ma'kit's Doll and its link to residential school.

This year’s Heritage Day honouree is author Elder Rita Joe. Listen to her poem, “I Lost My Talk”, as read by Ramona Morris of Eskasoni First Nation. 

"Broadcast Date: March 13, 1955 Orphans, convalescents and those who live too deep in the bush for day school: these are the students of the residential school in remote Moose Factory, Ont. For ten months a year, these native children — some taken from their homes — start each day with a religious service before heading to classes. 

Mary Hatfield, Roger Lewis, Michael R. Denny and Dorene Bernard share their experiences as Survivors and descendants of Survivors of Shubenacadie Indian Residential School. This video was developed as a collaboration between Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre (https://www.mikmaweydebert.ca/) and Parks Canada. The former Shubenacadie Indian Residential School was designated as a national historic site in 2020. 

New Heritage Moments have been released to mark National Aboriginal Day. Some worry one of them is too unsettling, but others say it's important to know every aspect of Canada's history.

The history of residential schools in Canada can be traced as far back as the 17th century. Watch the “Residential Schools in Canada Timeline” video to learn about the significant dates in its history — from the landing of Jesuits in what is now known as Quebec, to the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s final report in 2015.

The Seven Sacred Teachings- Doris Googoo- The Unama’ki Project

Pikto'l Learns the Ko'jua

Antle Learns to Skate

Aliet Learns to make Lu'sknikn

Antle Learns to Skate

Kalolin goes to Potlotek

Antle Loves his Antlers

Aliet Learns to Make Lu'sknikn

Kalolin Learns about Baskets

Pikto'l goes to Treaty Day

These Riverview High School students have collaborated on this arrangement of Willie Dunn’s song that, in 1971, told of children’s unthinkable experiences at residential schools through the story of Charlie Wenjack.

The Rita Joe Song Project is a dynamic music initiative featuring young Indigenous youth from across Canada recording and performing unique songs inspired by the poem I Lost My Talk by by Mi'kmaw elder and poet Rita Joe.

Forgiveness- By Richard Poulette

Morning Star - Pow Wow Boogie

Oh Kanata- Kalolin Johnson

In Flanders Fields - Mi'gmaq Version

Ko’jua - Morgan Toney

Kina'mu (teach them) by 2nd Generation

One World (We Are One)

Research has shown that the lack of representation of Indigenous peoples in mainstream society creates a void that limits the understanding and knowledge. We as humans all live in this one world where we have to work and live together.

Gentle Warrior was written by students and staff at Allison Bernard Memorial High School in Eskasoni, Cape Breton, Canada in tribute to Mi'kmaq poet and Eskasoni native, Rita Joe. 

The International Year of Indigenous Languages is a United Nations observance in 2019 that aims to raise awareness of the consequences of the endangerment of Indigenous languages across the world, with an aim to establish a link between language, development, peace, and reconciliation.

"My Unama'ki" is a love song for the island of Cape Breton written by students and staff at Allison Bernard Memorial High School in Eskasoni, Cape Breton (Unama'ki), Nova Scotia, Canada. "My Unama'ki" also features the fiddle tune "Constitutional Breakdown" by late Eskasoni fiddler and composer, Lee Cremo. 

The song echoes the voices of a strong and resilient people through times of innocence and harmony with the earth, through centuries of struggle, oppression and hardship and onwards into a time of rebirth and reconciliation through education and the empowerment of youth.

“I Want to Rise” was created to help bring awareness to the more than 4000 missing and murdered First Nations women and girls from across Canada and the many thousands more #MMIW in the United States of America, and, as well, to help empower First Nations youth to rise above the many challenges they face being indigenous youth in Canada today.

Created during the Fall and Winter of 2020 by students, teachers and guests from across Cape Breton Island "Unama'ki", NS, Canada. 

Emma Stevens: The Ballad of Shubenacadie

Naomi Pierrard - The Crow Song

Mi'kmaq Honour Song- Mi'kmaq Sign Language

This video and the Honour Song Translation project is a collaboration with many community members including Deaf Mi'kmaq singers, Elders and Knowledge Keepers, Language holders, translators, singers and dancers.

STRONG WOMAN SONG - Lisa Muswagon and Raven Hart-Bellecourt

Sing the Water Song

Our Awakening/Gathering Song

This song was recorded Frank Speck collection late 1800's. 

Honor Song of the Mi'kmaq

Mi’kmaq Friendship Song sung by Juanita Muise

Sarah Denny Singing I'ko to the Elders that has past on. Also the dancers she co-ordinated all her live and her children and grand childern and great grandchildren.