October 31, 2025
We released our 2025 Annual Report during our Annual General Assembly on October 10th. We were honoured to showcase the many positive developments in Mi’kmaw education across the province. From new programs and partnerships to the ongoing success of our students, the report highlights the collective work, progress, and commitment that continue to strengthen education in our communities.
On October first we recognized students and graduates with two annual awards. The Donald Marshall Senior Scholarship is presented to Mi'kmaw students from Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw communities at the diploma, certificate, bachelor or graduate level in their field of study. The recipients of this award are selected by.a committee who review each application and base their selection on the applicants two page essay which states their educational goals, career plans, volunteer work, school activities, barriers students has had to overcome to do well in their field of study, and cultural/community activities and awards. Congratulations to the 2025 Donal Marshall Senior Scholarship recipients:
Shylo Marshall - Membertou- Undergraduate
Lauren Jodrey - Glooscap - Graduate
The second scholarship we presented at the Treaty Day awards banquet is the Sister Dorothy Moore scholarship. This scholarship is awarded annually to Mi'kmaw students involved in a teacher education program. Congratulations to the 2025 recipients:
Oliva Caines - Millbroook
Theresa Joe - Eskasoni
Dawn Johnson - Eksaoni
Camilia Googoo - Wekoqmaq
Ellen Christmas - Membertou
Devann Sylvester - Membertou
Academic Services
Vance and Gloria brought our MKSIS data champions together for a networking session on October 17 and 18 at the Delta Dartmouth Hotel. A fun-filled Friday evening with entertainment by one of own, Darren Stevens. On Saturday, our data admin’s were presented with the tools and devices to best carry out the important job of managing community data. We continue to empower our champions with cultural workshops and events.
Student Services
Doreen and Ambrah delivered PD on Co-regulation to early educators at Wagmatcookewey School on October. 23rd. Wagmatcookewey School has a newly constructed addition to their building that will have a new Learning Center to support diverse learners. The following day they traveled to Sipekne'katik and delivered a session on ADHD and Co-regulation to staff.
Ambrah joined the Halloween fun at We'koqma'q School and at Paqtnkek Education Center for a silent disco for some spooky songs and dance.
Mi'kmaw Language and Culture
Yolanda Denny hosted the Mi'kmaw Language Educators Networking day on Saturday, October 25, at the MTCC. Mi'kmaw language teachers, teacher aides, student aides, and some K-P teachers who use language in their classrooms attended the session. The focus of the day was using Quizlet and Blooket and was presented by Angela Christmas of Miawpukek. Angela uses these apps to teach the language and she has found that her students learn to read and speak Mi'kmaw faster than any other teaching method she has used before. The language educators were very interested in the presentation and are looking forward to creating their own games for their students.
