Date: Feb 7, 2025
Kina’masultinej (“Let’s Learn Together”), features the work of four distinct, contemporary Mi’kmaq beaders from Eskasoni and Membertou. Incorporating various materials, including beads, sweetgrass, porcupine quills, wood, glass, shells and ceramics into their work, Dannerri Anne Marie Gould, Rosalee Doucette-MacNeil, Jocelyn Marshall and Neve Stevens each present intricate works that highlight traditional techniques and non-traditional subjects to provide a glimpse into the art of contemporary beading in Una’maki. The exhibition runs September 14 – February 21.
FREE | 9am-12pm / 1-4pm
Next Date: Feb 28, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: North Sydney
Main-a-Dieu native Mike Wadden has been involved in Cape Breton’s music scene—on stage, in the studio, and at the soundboard—for 40 ye...
Next Date: Feb 14, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
It’s Valentine’s day and we want you to spend it at Island Folk Cider House! Cam Hollohan will be here too. Cam has been writing...
Next Date: Apr 21, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Ventanas interweaves flamenco, Sephardic and Balkan music and dance, and their own original compositions. Nominated for four Canadian Folk M...
Next Date: Feb 10, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Public skating is available on Mondays and Fridays at Membertou Sports and Wellness Centre. Skate and helmet rentals are available at the Sk...
Next Date: Feb 5, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Membertou
Parent and tot skating is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Membertou Sports and Wellness Centre. Skate and helmet rentals are...
Next Date: Feb 6, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Kina’masultinej (“Let’s Learn Together”), features the work of four distinct, contemporary Mi’kmaq beaders from Eskasoni and Membe...
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