BEYOND OQWA’TITEK

Taking its inspiration from the Mi’kmaw word meaning ‘when they arrived’, Beyond Oqwa’titek, is a series of educational and cultural events that will mark Mi’kmaw and early Scottish contact, and the later arrival of the Gaels. As we acknowledge the 400th Anniversary of the Charter of Nova Scotia (New Scotland), we will be exploring our colonial past in the spirit of “A Dialogue of Place and Diversity.” We will reflect upon the impact and the legacy of colonialism particularly on Indigenous communities, as well as other early settler communities, and celebrate the uniqueness and diversity of the cultures of the peoples that have inhabited these lands over time.
This video, by Andrew Tolson, highlights the events of our inaugural event held September 10th to 12th, 2021