Over 60 000 artifacts being curated by the province are soon to be repatriated back to their ancestral home. A recent memorandum of understanding was signed between the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, Metepenagiag Mi’kmaq Nation and the Metepenagiag Heritage Park to reaffirm a commitment to protect and promote the cultural heritage resources of Metepenagiag Nation.
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- 21 June 2022
The following statement was issued today by Premier Blaine Higgs and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Arlene Dunn to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day.
- 21 June 2022
A new website was launched today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, to provide updates on the provincial government’s progress in implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action.
- 21 June 2022
The provincial government has waived the fees related to a legal change of name to help residential school survivors and their families reclaim their traditional names.
Celebrate Wolastoqiyik
Treaty Day
Celebrate Wolastoqiyik Treaty Day by learning more about the historic partnership forged nearly 300yrs ago. More about the Wolastoqiyik culture, heritage and history can be found online.
Historic Ceremony honouring Indigenous traditions and cultures held at Government House
A special ceremony took place at Government House in Fredericton on Tuesday to recognize the importance of honouring Indigenous traditions and cultures, including acknowledging the right to swear an oath on a sacred Eagle Feather, if a person so chooses.
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