The Mount is the first Nova Scotia university to add a wikuom to its campus facilities. The wikuom will initially be raised near the Meadows at the top of Seton Road and then move to other locations as required [map].

The raising involves a traditional Mi’kmaq ceremony and media are invited to attend on June 13. The wikuom was traditionally made of birch bark, but are now frequently made of a treated canvas. Expert Tony Solomon, of Mukwa Teepees, will deliver a two-day workshop at the Mount (June 12 and 13) on raising it, welcoming it, protocol and ceremony.

WHERE: In front of the Meadows (off of Seton Road, near the top of the road just before Caritas Residence) at the Mount, 166 Bedford Highway [map]

WHO: Catherine Martin will be joined by Elders from several Mi’kmaq communities in Nova Scotia. Tony Solomon of Mukwa Teepees will also be available to speak to media.

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