Home to many peoples, many stories
This is Mi’kma’ki.
Mi’kmaq and Acadians shared Nature’s bounty here. French and British fought over it.
Centuries of stories began here.
War and hope.
Peace and exile.
Colonization and resistance.
Stories of souls lost and nations forged.
Mapannapolis was privileged to be part of ‘Beyond Oqwa’titek’ in September, 2021, showcasing Mi’kmaw and Scottish/ Gaelic culture.
Oqwa’titek is the Mi’Kmaw word for “When they arrived.”
Marking the 400th anniversary of the Charter of Nova Scotia in the spirit of reconciliation, its a celebration of place and diversity.
On Sunday, the 12th of September at noon at Annapolis Royal’s Fort Anne National Historic Site, Mapannapolis and Boreas Heritage presented:
Ancient Stories, New Voices: The Future of Mi’kmaw Archaeology A group of Mi'kmaw youth working at Pasi'tuek uncovered the material culture of their Ancestors. They shared their passion for cultural self-refection through a Mi’kmaq Talking Circle followed by a spirited question and answer session.
