The Mi’kmaq have lived in this region for ten thousand years and their culture continues to thrive and enrich us. Discover traditions that have been passed down over hundreds of years. Immerse yourself in their story with a smudging ceremony. Listen to tales by Mi’kmaq leaders. Find a warm P’jilasi (Welcome) along with a millennium of culture and customs within our Island’s five First Nations communities.
Region: Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Community: Cape Breton Highlands NP
Hear the story of Sismoqnapui Skwe’j—Sweetwater Maiden, a young Mi’kmaq woman who, based on oral history, was the first to discover an...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Membertou
Immerse yourself in an ancient Mi’kmaq culture at the Membertou Heritage Park, Touch, feel, and learn while experiencing first-hand th...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Membertou
Make and take away a locally handcrafted Mi’kmaq bead work and listen to stories and teachings of our past. Includes entrance to the H...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Membertou
Make and take away a locally handcrafted dream catcher and listen to the story of its origin. Includes entrance to the Heritage Park special...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Membertou
Make and take away a locally handcrafted Mi’kmaq hand drum and learn the story of its origin and teachings. Includes entrance to the Herit...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Louisbourg
Share stories, celebrate traditions, and explore cultural connections. Storytellers invite you to learn about the rich heritage of Unama’k...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Membertou
Community Guided Tour A guided tour of our Community and facilities. Includes video introduction, museum, and Gift Shop. A tour may include...
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Eskasoni
Pjila’si! Nestled along the Bras d’Or Lakes in Cape Breton’s rolling heartlands – where the highlands meet the lowlands – th...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Membertou
Guided Tour A guided tour of our facility, specializing in ancient displays, video introduction, browses Gift Shop. A tour may include a Tr...
About Kluskap Ridge RV Campground: Open & wooded family campground with 33 overnight sites (15 serviced and 13 unserviced sites, 2 campi...
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Englishtown
Traditional Mi’kmaq drumming and dancing is a fun event for all ages to learn and experience the beautiful heartbeat of the drum. You ...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
The Membertou Heritage Park consists of a five-acre site that offers a living history of the people of Membertou along with a large indoor e...
