Treaty Day

Every year on October 1^st, Nova Scotian’s mark Treaty Day to celebrate the rich history, proud culture and important contributions of Mi’kmaq.. 

These centuries-old treaties honour the enduring bond of friendship and respect between Nova Scotia’s Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities and reaffirm the historic presence of the Mi’kmaw who have occupied the land for thousands of years. 

October 1^st  also marks the beginning of Mi’kmaw History Month in Nova Scotia. The theme for this year’s Mi’kmaw History Month is A’tukwemk aq A’tukowinu’k – Storytelling and Storytellers. View and download this years Mi’kmaw History Month poster here. The theme honours the distinctive and descriptive stories of Mi’kmaw people—stories shaped by the land and waters, rooted in Mi’kma’kik and passed down through generations. They are not only ways of remembering, but of connecting—to each other, to our ancestors, and to Mi’kmaw knowledge systems that continue to grow and guide us.

Ceremonies and Events 

• On October 1^st City Hall will be lit up orange to commemorate Treaty Day and the start of Mi’kmaw History Month.
• On October 1^st, attend the proclamation reading by Mayor Andy Fillmore at 1:30 PM at City Hall.
• On October 1^st, attend a traditional salmon dinner at the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• On October 1^st, attend the Treaty Day event Every One Every Day: Mi’kmaq Treaty Day at the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre from 3 to 8:00 p.m.