Culture and Heritage Working Committee
Mandate and Purpose
The purpose of the Culture and Heritage Committee is to promote an environment in which Mi’kmaq/Nova Scotia/Canada can come together in cooperation to discuss common issues, explore options, and recommend actions with respect to culture and heritage.
The mandate of the Culture and Heritage Committee is to focus on achieveable objectives with respect to language, research, culture and heritage resource management, and the commemoration and presentation of Mi’kmaw culture and heritage.
The Culture and Heritage Working Committee includes representatives from:
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Union of Nova Scotia Indians
Nova Scotia Native Women's Association
Eskasoni First Nation
Membertou First Nation
Canadian Heritage
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Mi'kmaq Association of Cultural Studies
Nova Scotia Office of Aboriginal Affairs
Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage
Parks Canada
» Preservation of Aboriginal Language Audio-Visual Materials - Expression of Interest
2011 - 2012 Work Plan Goals
- Heritage preservation.
- Community identity and language.
- Follow up on recommendations from report on options to secure Mi’kmaw language in Nova Scotia.
- Cultural expression and presentation: implementation of strategic action plan – MCTN.
- To enhance the Mi'kmaw presence on highway signage, the Nova Scotia Doer's and Dreamers Guide and Nova Scotia maps.
STRATEGIC GOALS:
Heritage Preservation
Scope: to foster and support the preservation of heritage sites, building and objects or collections that relate to Mi’kmaw heritage. This would include issues of archaeological sites and artifacts, development of Mi’kmaw heritage collections, archives and heritage site protection.
Recent activities: Bedford Barrens, Malagawatch, St. Anne’s Mission Church, etc.
Community Identity & Language
Scope: to assist and support communities with enhancing and celebrating community identity and promotion. This includes community branding, naming and location aids (maps, signage).
Recent activities: Mi’kmaq language, highway signage, place mats, Place Names Database, community branding.
Cultural Expression and Presentation
Scope: to support and foster the development and presentation of cultural expressions in all forms. This includes literary and performing arts, visual arts, music, dance and cultural celebration.
Recent activities: Chief’s regalia, Mawiomis, MCTN, etc.
Tripartite Language
» January 2009 (PDF format - 2.42mb)
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