Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey, in partnership with Treaty Education Nova Scotia held a creative art contest beginning in October. Students from all schools across Nova Scotia were asked to submit stories, artwork, poems or songs on the importance of treaties and Mi’kmaq culture.

The contest closed on November 30 and approximately 50 entries were received. Poet Laureate Rebecca Thomas, and national award winning artist Gerald Gloade were asked to judge the submissions. They were very impressed by all the entries but were able to narrow it down to the following winners:

Written work:

1st – Matle’n Marshall
2nd – Ashley Dorton
3rd – Shyanna Denny
3rd – Michaela Julian

Creative art:

1st – Joannie Spence (Class project)
2nd – Sy’Ray Christmas & Maria Doucette
3rd – Jennifer Miller
3rd – Kristen Campbell (class project)
Honourable Mention – Kolby Mole (Class project)
Honourable Mention – Sharon Reid (Class project)

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