November 28, 2025
Mi'kmaw Language and Culture
This fall, our Youth Engagement Coordinators travelled across the province to connect with young people through a series of powerful culture and language focused sessions. Each gathering offered youth meaningful opportunities to learn, share, and strengthen their identity alongside community knowledge keepers.
During their language nights, youth took part in hands-on cultural activities including prepping and cooking kataq, learning Kojua dances, storytelling around the fire in the tipi, participating in a sweat lodge, and sharing a traditional meal together. The coordinators also hosted the Jr. Mentor Apprentice Gathering, which brought young leaders together to build confidence and deepen their language skills.
These events were made possible through strong community support, including local language specialists, Elders, and partners such as Nepisulti’kul and EFCW. Their guidance and collaboration helped create welcoming spaces where youth could learn, laugh, and continue their journey in Mi’kmaw language and culture.
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Academic Services
The Trauma Informed Lead Team had their gathering on November 22, 2025. We came together to edit the Trauma Informed Guide that is currently being constructed for the Mi'kmaw Kinamatnewey Family of schools. This guide has been a 3 year project and we are hoping to have it completed within the next few months. Missing from the photo are team members Newell Johnson and Pam Marston-Berk.