Treaty Day

• Regina Urban Treaty Days honours 150 years since historic signing of Treaty 4

  Indigenous traditional games, powwow demonstrations and neckbone eating competitions are a few activities occurring at this year's Regina Urban Treaty Days.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2024
  
• How to participate in National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Halifax

  Saturday marks the third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation throughout Canada, and several special events are taking place throughout Halifax to honour the occasion.

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2023
  
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• Treaty Day celebration postponed in Halifax due to Fiona storm cleanup

  The Nova Scotia celebration originally scheduled for Oct. 3 has been put on hold due to storm damage. Truth and Reconciliation Day will still go ahead on Sept. 30 as planned.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2022
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• Legislation recognizing Mi’kmaw as Nova Scotia’s first language is proclaimed

  The Mi'kmaw Language Act will take effect on Oct. 1. The province said the new legislation will support efforts to protect and revitalize the language.

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2022
• N.S. introduces legislation to enshrine Mi’kmaw as province’s first language

  The legislation will be proclaimed on a date agreed upon with Mi'kmaw leadership, and it will take effect on Oct. 1, which is Treaty Day in Nova Scotia.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2022
• ‘Family Day’ concludes weekend marking Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation

  The day was an opportunity for children and families to make traditional Indigenous crafts and learn about Indigenous history and culture.

  Canada

  Oct 2, 2021
• Peace and friendship offering in honour of Treaty Day

  The day after marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Nova Scotia is observing Treaty Day.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2021
• Traditional salmon dinner served to K’jipuktuk community for Treaty Day

  Treaty Day celebrated with 200 salmon dinners being served to the community in K'jipuktuk.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2020
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• Second Indigenous-run lobster fishery opens in Nova Scotia on Treaty Day

  Nearly 300 people attended the ceremony to launch the boats loaded with lobster traps out onto the water.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2020
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• Treaty Day celebrations of the Mi’kmaq in Nova Scotia being marked virtually this year

  The theme of this year’s Mi’kmaq History Month is plant knowledge and use.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2020