Ta'n me'j Tel-keknuo'ltiek:
How Unique We Still Are

Ta'n me'j Tel-keknuo'ltiek: How Unique We Still Arereflects how Mi’kmaw people remain connected to the lands and waters of Mi’kma’ki. This exhibit offers a platform for Mi’kmaw people to express their continued experiences with an understanding of the lands and the waters of Mi’kma’ki. Mi’kmaw single-word concepts are represented through personal testimony and histories of individual Mi’kmaw people, featured objects, artifacts, images and symbolic artwork. These experiences and understandings are rooted in cultural expressions that connect past, present and future in this place. 

Read our Land Acknowledgement

Tuesday Night Talks

October 7 to November 25, 6:30 pm

We’ve launched our fall series of Tuesday Night Talks!

All are welcome to attend these free presentations. This season, we have speakers who will share their knowledge and passion for Maritime naval history, Nova Scotian travel adventures, and insightful story telling through culture and song.

Free Tuesday Nights at the MMA!

Starting at 5 pm enjoy a fun night in our museum! As part of our free, community evenings, we are supporting Feed Nova Scotia. We welcome your donations to help curb food insecurity, together!

Treaty Day
October 1

Free Admission

In 1986, the then Grand Chief Donald Marshall Sr. proclaimed every October 1st as Treaty Day. It commemorates the key role of treaties in the relationship between the Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq and the Crown.  Treaty Education creates an opportunity for everyone to learn about our shared history. Please visit Ta'n me'j Tel-keknuo'ltiek:How Unique We Still Are when you visit us to learn more about the lands and waters here in Mi'kma'ki. 

Hours

Monday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Be social

Nocturne Festival at the MMA

October 18, 6 pm – midnight, FREE

Enjoy a night at our museum as part ofNocturne: Ground

Live performance Tying to Remember by artist, Daniel Rumbolt 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm.

Oct. 17, 1-4 pm Net Making with Daniel Rumbolt (at MMA!)

Workshop registration required, due to limited space.

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