Mi'kmaq and Indigenous Relations

They have attained great understanding of history, carry wisdom, and are caretakers of traditional teachings. And now, five Mi'kmaq knowledge keepers are part of a new course that will introduce students to Indigenous practices of being custodians of the land and of animals.

Children took centre stage — or centre quad — on Wednesday at Dalhousie's 14th annual Mawio'mi. Dal photographer Nick Pearce was on hand to capture some of the sights at this year's celebration. 

The Dalhousie notable alum and Aurum Award winner studied music and social anthropology to become a ‘voice from within’ his culture.

Derek Lewis designed an orange shirt honouring Indigenous children who suffered at residential schools across Canada. Now, all profits from sales of his shirt at the Dal Bookstore are going to support a local Mi'kmaw community centre in Halifax.

Medical Sciences student Madison Dunbar travelled to Mi’kmaw communities around Atlantic Canada as part of a summer internship to help spread the word about a Dal program creating pathways for Indigenous youth in health-care professions.

For the first time, an Indigenous medical student and resident found themselves working side-by-side with an Indigenous staff physician at the Wije’winen and Sipekne’katik Health Centres.

Dal alum and current Interdisciplinary PhD candidate shalan joudry’s short film “welima'q” will have its world premiere this September at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Researcher Dr. Stacy Allison-Cassin guided participants in a collaborative effort to enhance Wikipedia entries on notable Mi’kmaw people and organizations at an event during National Indingeous History Month.

A new five-day camp showcased the fun side of math and programming concepts and provided a taste of the Dalhousie campus experience.

The Seven Feathers Crosswalk, or Lluiknek Pi'kunk Assokma'timk, provides safe passage for pedestrians and serves as a powerful symbol of the Seven Sacred Teachings and the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw people that Dal’s campuses sit upon.

To celebrate National Indigenous History Month, learn where you can find campus buildings, spaces and artwork that pay tribute to Indigenous artists, ceremonies, and stories.

Dal President Kim Brooks recruited a Costume Studies student to create a new design for her ceremonial garb, one that better reflects the land Dal sits on, the university's values, and her own identity.

Ann LaBillois long dreamed of going to university. When she finally did so at Dal after entering retirement, it opened new avenues for learning and an opportunity to share her wisdom and life experiences as Dalhousie’s Elder-in-Residence.

The Dalhousie Art Gallery's latest exhibit offers the chance to explore the vibrant multimedia work of Mi'kmaw artist Alan Syliboy — a celebration of Mi’kmaq culture, spirituality, and friendship.

RBC Foundation announces a game-changing gift to Dalhousie that will support more than 800 African Nova Scotian, Black and Indigenous students within the health professions.

A new $4.3 million NSERC Alliance-Mitacs Accelerate Grant will help deliver world-class drinking water and treatment guided by Indigenous knowledge and values.

Seven circular paintings by Millbrook artist Lorne Julien installed on the Killam's exterior are more than just decorative pieces — they embody the Seven Sacred Teachings of the Mi'kmaq or L'nu'k.

The Faculty of Management’s Dr. Stacy Allison-Cassin and project co-lead Camille Callison have received $1.8 million from the Mellon Foundation for their Respectful Terminology Platform Project.

Pomerleau, a Canadian leader in the construction industry, has made a $50,000 gift to support Dalhousie Engineering’s Inclusive Pathways to Engineering Careers Program.

An art collection created by students at a Halifax high school to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people has found a temporary new home at Dalhousie thanks to a unique community partnership.

As Treaty Day approaches, "Treaty-Informed Teaching," a new course from Dal's Centre for Learning and Teaching, is set to offer faculty the opportunity to understand treaty perspectives as they relate to education and learning.

Residents, students and the Dalhousie community came together to bring a colourful street mural to life at the intersection of Larch and Jennings in Halifax designed by Mi’kmaw artist Tayla Fern Paul.

Video: Sitting down with Dalhousie's Elder in Residence to talk about her important role within the university.

The portrait of Mi’kmaw editor, author and activist Elder Daniel Paul, painted by the acclaimed Mi’kmaw artist Alan Syliboy, now hangs in the Marion McCain Arts and Social Sciences Building at Dalhousie.

The inspiration for a new Dal-led website Abajignmuen — which means "giving back" in Mìgmaq — came from recognizing the hard work of students on papers and assignments in Aboriginal and Indigenous law courses and the potential value of this work in providing guidance to others in the broader community.

It's the biggest multi-sporting event to ever take place in Halifax, and Dal coaches and athletes are excited to play a part in making it all happen.

The Indigenous Admissions Pathway helps facilitate entrance into Dalhousie Medical School for Indigenous students, such as Bonnie Cremo from Eskasoni First Nation, by assessing applications using a holistic file review.

A group of Indigenous students from Dalhousie have embarked on a two-week study tour of New Zealand that will transport them deep into the country's rich Māori history and culture.

Dalhousie officially opened the doors on its new Indigenous engagement office in Millbrook First Nation this week, the first time it has taken such a step to connect directly with prospective and current Indigenous students in their own community.

A Mi'kmaw artist from Millbrook First Nation recently completed two murals in Cox Institute on Dal's Agricultural Campus — a small step in a much bigger plan to help Indigenize the campus to be more welcoming and inclusive for all learners.

With the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation coming up this Friday, September 30, we reached out to two of Dal’s Indigenous leaders to share their own personal reflections on what the day means to them.

Alumnus Brad Pickard (MArch 2010) and Architecture Professor Emeritus Richard Kroeker have won a World Architecture Festival Prize for a powwow stadium designed for the Muscowpetung Saulteaux First Nation in south-east Saskatchewan.

This month the Wije'winen Health Centre opened its doors to the urban Indigenous community in Halifax, providing future opportunities for medical learners interested in Indigenous health.

The new installation on Dalhousie's Agricultural Campus showcases how the Mi'kmaq and other Indigenous peoples used natural celestial and seasonal cycles to gauge the passage of time and organize their activities.

A small ground-breaking ceremony was held last week for Dal's new pollinator garden, a project produced by the Dalhousie Art Gallery in collaboration with members of the Indigenous Advisory Council as a tribute to the late Mike MacDonald — a queer Mi'kmaq artist.