Taking a moment to create a beaded art provides a chance for contemplation, daily reflection, expressing gratitude, and unleashing your artistic flair. 🎨 Beadwork is not just an art form, but also a means to reconnect with and preserve the culture and remember history.

In Epekwitk one of the predominant dancing styes is The Crow Hop. 🪶 It's a social dance meant to mimic the crow as he bounces around the field. One legend states that the crow brought fire to our land to keep our ancestors alive through the cold winter. ❄️

Respect for the wisdom and knowledge of Mother Earth is a cornerstone of Mi'kmaq spirituality. The drum serves as a tool for connecting with this wisdom, a bridge between the earthly and the spiritual.

Holiday season decoration idea: use the quillwork piece you've made with us as a Christmas tree ornament! 🎄

Today we at Experience Lennox Island join communities across Canada in observing the National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples. This day coincides with the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a symbol of hope and unity for many. Artwork by Ovide Bighetty.

Look at the rich harvest of our greenhouse on Lennox Island. 🍅 Our gardens and greenhouse bring an extra touch of life and vibrancy to our community. If your travels bring you our way in 2024, be sure to explore this green haven!

From all of us at Experience Lennox Island, we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! 🎄 May this festive season bring joy, peace, and happiness to your homes. Let's celebrate the spirit of unity and love that makes us a strong and vibrant community. 🤝

Although bannock may look crispy on the outside, those who tried them know the softness and light smokey scent cannot be compared with other cooking methods! 🧑🏼‍🍳

As the sun rises on the first day of the year, all of us at Experience Lennox Island extend our warmest wishes for a Happy New Year! 🥳 Here's to another year of exploring, learning, and growing together. 💪 Pusu’l Puna’ne (Happy New Year in Mi'kmaq)!

This #NationalRibbonSkirt Day, we honour the rich history and cultural significance of the ribbon skirt in our Mi'kmaq community. These vibrant garments, adorned with colourful ribbons, symbolize resilience, strength, and the sacredness of womanhood. 📸: nslabour.ca

In the hands of an expert basket maker, these ash splints become a beautiful basket in just a few hours! 🧡 These baskets can last indefinitely and be passed down for generations if stored in a moderate environment. Not too dry (not in an attic) and not too wet or humid.

As part of the Oblates' commitment to transferring all outstanding records to the @NCTR, they've shared that the first batch of residential school records is now live on their public website: archives.nctr.ca/informationobj…

As we welcome Punamujuiku, or 'Frost Fish Run Time' or 'Tomcod Spawning, we celebrate another beautiful cycle in the Mi'kmaq lunar calendar. 🐟 The Atlantic tomcod holds cultural significance for #Mikmaq , especially in January when they are abundant in the water for spawning.

The word for bear in Mi’kmaq is Muin. The bear represents courage. Though the bear is gentle by nature, the ferociousness of a mother bear when one of her cubs is approached is the true definition of courage. She has the strength to overcome fears and danger to achieve her goals.

Each quill on birchbark is more than just art; it's a delicate dance of tradition and history that echoes the heartbeat of Lennox Island. ❤️

Apuknajit, also known as the Mid-Winter Feast Day, is a time when the Mi'kmaq community comes together to offer a feast to Apuknajit, the spirit of winter. The tradition typically involves leaving out food as an offering to honour the winter spirit. 🌬

Stay tuned and keep your calendars ready! 📆 The countdown to the start of booking season is on, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another year of adventure and connection at Lennox Island.

From the heart of Lennox Island, we're sending love your way this Valentine's Day! 🌹 May your day be as beautiful and unique as a quill on a birchbark. ✨

The rattle holds a special place in Mi'kmaq culture, echoing through our ceremonies and rituals with its distinct sound. 🎶 Crafted from turtle shell or birchbark, it symbolizes connection with nature. Each shake carries the rhythm of the earth, the heartbeat of our community.

Happy Islander Day from all of us at Experience Lennox Island! 🎊 Today, we celebrate the vibrant spirit that makes our Island home so special. Whether it's the breathtaking sunsets or the heartwarming community, there's a bit of Island magic in every corner. 🥂