Mi’kmaq Treaty Day Celebrations at Halifax, N.S. September 30 – October 1, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009:
12 noon to 4 pm: Craft demonstrations at the Lord Nelson Hotel
8 pm to 12 midnight: Mi’kmaq Cultural Showcase at the Lord Nelson Hotel
- Master of Ceremonies: Lindsay Marshall
- 8:15 pm: Boys from Mala, Eskasoni First Nation, N.S.
- 8:45 pm: Moonie Francis, Eskasoni First Nation, N.S.
- 9:15 pm: Lonecloud, Millbrook First Nation, N.S.
- 10 pm to 12 midnight: The Relatives, Eskasoni First Nation, N.S.
Thursday, October 1, 2009:
10 am: Treaty Day Church Services at St. Mary’s Basilica
11 am: Veterans Parade of Honour from St. Mary’s Basilica to Grand Parade Square
11:30 am: Flag Raising Ceremonies at Grand Parade Square
12:15 pm to 1:30 pm: Mi’kmaq Gathering Feast at the World Trade and Convention Centre
1:30 pm: Observance of Treaty Day at the World Trade and Convention Centre
1:45 pm: Opening Ceremony
- Emcee: Judith Sullivan-Corney, Deputy Minister for the Office of Aboriginal Affairs
- Keptin John Joe Sark to perform the Four Directions
Opening Remarks:
- The Honourable Mayann E. Francis, O.N.S., Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia
- Darrell Dexter, Premier of Nova Scotia
- Federal Government representative: TBA
- Grand Keptin Andrew Denny
- Membertou Band Chief Terry Paul
Presentation of awards:
- Grand Chief Donald Marshall Memorial Elder Award
- Chief Noel Doucette Memorial Youth Award
- Grand Chief Donald Marshall Scholarship
- Fund Award: Mi’kmaq Kina’matenewey
Unveiling of 2009 Mi’kmaq History Month poster
- Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy and Grand Keptin Andrew Denny
Exchange of gifts between all three official parties
National Anthem sung in Mi’kmaq by Arlene Stevens
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