Courtesy of Kelsea MacNeil

MEMBERTOU, N.S – Following the observances for Treaty Day and the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, Membertou is marking the importance of celebrating and preserving culture for generations to come.

Led by an Elders Advisory Council, their vision is to see this new world class cultural centre built, which has followed their guiding principles.. The centre will be a space for sharing stories, exploring Mi’kmaq history through research and knowledge-sharing, and keeping close the values of our ancestors, all while creating space to welcome everyone to learn.

The concept for Mi’kmawey Debert’s new Cultural Centre is that it will be a central gathering place, focused on preserving and sharing the culture of Mi’kma’ki’s first people. Understanding the need to do so, Membertou is proudly supporting this project with a donation of $60,000 per year for five years for a total of $300,000.

The donation will help to support the build of a centre which will create permanent access to cultural objects, materials, and collections. It will support up to 60,000 visitors annually. The cultural centre will also be a healing space with programming for residential and Indian day school survivors. It will boast year-round educational programming for all ages, and prioritize Mi’kmaw research and knowledge growth.

Chief Terry Paul of Membertou says the donation will have a great impact on the continuation of culture sharing in the province. ...

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